Seen on Red Note

The landlord's son asked his father, "What if the pigs at home complain that the feed is unpalatable, the chickens complain that the coop is dirty, and the cows complain that the work is too tiring?" The old landlord said, "Son, just tell them there are wolves outside, and then give them ballots to choose between you and your wife to manage them. They will think they are the ones in control and managing this farm.