Three days later...
At Black Wind Gully.
Miao'er, leaning against the big black bear, was making new shoes for Bai Qi.
A troop of black-armored guards rode in. The more than twenty village heads of Black Wind Gully immediately summoned all the villagers, and Miao'er followed with the black bear.
The leader of the black-armored guards unfolded a bamboo scroll and shouted:
"The Duke of Qin has decreed"
"Bai Qi has protected the Qin people, strengthened the might of our Qin people, and rendered great service to the Qin people!"
"The people of Black Wind Gully have treated Bai Qi well, winning his heart. The Duke of Qin hereby exempts all villagers of Black Wind Gully from corvée labor and taxes for one year!"
Boom—
Instantly, all the people of Black Wind Gully erupted in cheers.
Exe
