Kapitel 336: Chapter 256: The Scapegoat

Yes, the farmers' lives would become better.

That was Joseph's goal.

Whether it was a minor riot or a major revolt, they all stemmed from people's dissatisfaction with their lives.

Improve the quality of life for the common folk, and they won't care whether you're the King or the National Assembly, they would be too busy supporting you. Whoever dared to disrupt the nation, they would be the first to disagree.

Indeed, after those farmers repeatedly confirmed with the priest that this was indeed a decree issued by the King, they immediately began to shout "Long live the King" and dispersed to their homes to report the great news to their families.

In the afternoon, the local Stadtholder gathered the villagers in front of the small church and announced the forthcoming "Star of France" contest.

More than ten people registered on the spot.

Three days later.

The chaotic situation in the southern provinces had been initially controlled.