But now, everyone believed the dead were rising outside, and even Leech himself was inclined to believe such things existed. So, he had no intention of forcing anyone out.
"I'll figure out the food situation," Leech said.
He prepared to write a letter to Longship Castle and ask Lady Jie Lin for some grain. Given the abundance of resources in Waterfall Land, supporting 3,000 people wouldn't be difficult.
Then he stressed, "But the food absolutely cannot be distributed for free!"
There was an old saying about how a small favor could earn gratitude, while continuous handouts would only breed resentment.
If Leech truly wanted to develop Iron Wall Castle, he had to establish the concept that one must work to eat. These people weren't refugees; they just wanted to hide behind the high city walls.
Lacy nodded in full agreement and said, "We can put them to work."
