Zhang Feng really wanted to knock Caroline's little head.

Hongye City is so poor, even if he raises taxes, can he collect money!

Besides, he is not doing a one-time business and collects taxes, but he will definitely not do such things as losing the people's hearts.

"Okay, I've already learned about the situation. I'll find a way, but I'm a little curious, why are you sure I have a way?"

Through the conversation, Zhang Feng no longer had hope for these natives and had to do it by himself.

"Because you bought Red Leaf City, if you didn't prepare in advance, you wouldn't be in vain as a shrewd noble."

Caroline's blue eyes shine with a luster of wisdom.

Zhang Feng's mouth twitched. He didn't think so much when he bought it. He was just simply rich.

"I haven't gotten to know Hongye City well yet. I'm going to go shopping. Do you want to go with me?"

Zhang Feng stood up and asked.

"certainly."

When the door was opened, the Marlow Knight stood straight outside the door.

Zhang Feng actually wanted to study Ma Luo's shiny knight armor, which looked so cool. But after all, he was not very familiar with it, so he didn't have the nerve to speak. If he ordered him to take off the armor as the city lord, it would feel a bit strange.

Two soldiers opened the way, and the Knights of Marlow followed closely behind. Caroline was half a step behind Zhang Feng, and the group swayed around Hongye City.

Today's Hongye City and Zhang Feng were obviously different from each other. The market area was empty and there were almost no people. The small vendors who set up stalls were gone, leaving only three or two kittens.

There are much less Oli on the street. When someone opens the road, as long as you don’t run around, you don’t have to worry about stepping on landmines.

Zhang Feng knew that it was not because the quality of these people had improved, but because there were fewer people and less excrement.

The Red Leaf Hotel, which impressed Zhang Feng, was known as the largest Red Leaf City, was already empty.

This is almost the case in the entire commercial area.

"Huh? What's this for? There are still many people?"

Zhang Feng suddenly discovered that there were still many people staying in the northern edge of the trade zone.

However, before he could get here, Zhang Feng smelled an indescribable odor, which made him unable to open his eyes.

Damn it was you going to the toilet?

"Report to the Lord, these are places for livestock and slave traders to gather."

The somewhat muffled voice of the Knight Marlowe came from his helmet.

"Slaves? Are there any slaves in our city?"

Zhang Feng was a little surprised.

Slaves are the lowest-level humans in this world, and many people even do not regard slaves as humans, because slaves have no rights and their bodies do not belong to them. The master can torture, humiliate or even kill them at will. The things produced by slaves, including their children, are also owned by the master.

In Zhang Feng's opinion, Hongye City is very poor, and everyone has little money. There is a market for slave sales here?

"Yes, there are a lot of slaves in our city. It is very troublesome for these slave traders to transport slaves. Many slaves will die on the road, so they don't want to leave. Slaves can't stand the tossing, but if Red Leaf City has not been able to solve the problem before winter comes, they probably will leave these slaves and drive alone."

The arrival of Zhang Feng and others immediately made the slave merchants' eyes lit up. They were like cats that smelled fishy, ​​trotting to Zhang Feng with anticipation on their faces.

"Dear Lord, please allow me to kiss your shoes lightly to express my respect for you."

Seeing these stinky slave traders lying under his feet, they wanted to touch their mouths. Zhang Feng was so disgusting that he quickly took two steps back. Ma Luo was also very beautiful and immediately stepped forward. The knight's sword was unsheathed. The cold light on the sword body calmed the slave merchant's little thoughts much.

"How many slaves do you still have not sold?"

Zhang Feng asked, covering his nose.

"Report to the city lord, we all have about a hundred slaves in our hands together."

"so much!"

Zhang Feng was a little surprised. I don’t know if there are a thousand people in the entire Hongye City, but they actually have more than one hundred slaves.

"When you counted the number of people, didn't you calculate these slaves?"

Zhang Feng turned around and asked Caroline.

"These slaves are personal belongings to slave merchants, and they are responsible for the food issues of these slaves. We naturally will not count them."

Caroline explained in a low voice.

"If these merchants finally give up their slaves and leave by themselves, how would you treat these slaves?"

Zhang Feng asked a tricky question.

"Ah? I..."

Caroline was stunned for a moment and didn't know how to answer. The Knight Marlowe, who was blocking the front, also heard Zhang Feng's words, and his eyes were a little thoughtful.

Although she didn't say it out loud, under the influence of years of feudal system, in her heart, slaves were probably not considered human.

If Zhang Feng didn't ask, she would naturally ignore the survival of the slave.

But when Zhang Feng asked, she felt that it would be too cruel to let the slaves die on their own? But this is the fate of the slaves. If the master gave up them, it means their death...

For a moment, Caroline fell into self-entanglement and doubt.

Zhang Feng laughed a little when he saw this, he did it on purpose.

He does not want to change these rules of the other world now, nor does he have the ability to change them, because he is a vested interest.

But people's thoughts can be revealed first. If Zhang Feng wants to run Hongye City, there will definitely be many modern people's methods. If they still have the same conservative ideas as before, Zhang Feng may achieve half the result with twice the effort.

Zhang Feng ignored her and asked the slave trader directly.

"What are the prices for these slaves?"

If a city wants to develop, the most inseparable thing is people. Zhang Feng never dislikes the number of people.

"Ah! Dear City Lord, if you bought these slaves, I would be willing to sell them to you at the price of fifty copper coins per person! Usually this slave can be sold for a silver coin!"

Fifty copper coins were only half a silver coins. Zhang Feng glanced at the Knight of Marlowe. The Knight of Marlowe immediately gave him a positive look, indicating that the price was fine.

"Okay, I want it all."

"Ah? You want them all?"

The slave traders were a little unbelievable. They knew the situation in Hongye City very well. The city lord had the spare money to buy so many slaves, which was unexpected. They were even worried that the city lord would put a trap on them and make a fortune in vain?

"Do you want to buy all these slaves?"

Caroline also came to her senses at this time, her face a little complicated. To be rational, he did not want Zhang Feng to buy slaves, but she thought that if Zhang Feng didn't buy them, these slaves would probably die in a few days, and she felt a little reluctant.

"As human beings, I don't want to see them die before me."

Zhang Feng took out a gold coin and threw it up gently, and the eyes of the slave traders moved up and down with the gold coin.

"A gold coin, all the slaves belong to me, are there any problems?"

"No, no! No problem!"

"Long live the city lord!"

"Thank you for your generosity!"

All the slave traders were excited. Although the 50 copper coins were lower than the market price, they could still make some money. This was much more cost-effective than they expected.
Chapter completed!