At the price of about 1,500 gold coins for one thousand slaves, Roning could only buy four or five thousand slaves even if he took out all his savings.

It is far from the 30,000 population required for the [Prosperous Population] achievement.

Apart from purchasing slaves, there are other ways to expand the population.

For example, Roning can attract outsiders to join the Ukrainian Northern Territory by promoting some policies.

These policies include but are not limited to leasing fertile land to settlers at preferential prices;

Grant tax exemptions to migrant workers for a period of time to reduce their economic burden; protect the personal and property safety of migrant workers, etc.

Roning will discuss and finalize these policies with Wilson and others in the coming period of time, but before they are formally finalized, some things can be arranged in advance.

"I want to use preferential policies to attract outsiders to join Wubei Territory, but I need someone to help me promote this matter."

Luo Ning expressed his thoughts, "As the manager of the Viper Slave Exchange in Muma City, you must be very familiar with Wushan Territory and other places."

"I want you to help me promote Wubei Territory in these places and attract free people to settle here."

Anthony was stunned. He didn't expect that Roning would talk to him about this matter.

"My lord, although free people have the right to move freely, nobles in various places will restrict their movement to ensure the labor force and tax sources in their territories."

He thought for a moment and showed a difficult expression, "I can help you promote it, but if other nobles are disgusted, I'm afraid I won't be able to do anything."

Luo Ning nodded slightly, the situation the other party described did exist.

Take Swamp Town for example. If any noble promoted policies here to attract free people to live elsewhere, Ronin would probably expel the person who promoted the policy immediately.

But there are always exceptions.

Some pioneering knight territories and baronies that are about to go bankrupt may have their lords sell off their populations in order to cash out.

Also, for example, in some large cities with large populations and where the lords are under food pressure, the relocation of their subjects will be allowed by default.

The key is publicity and negotiation.

"Anthony, how are you treated in the Viper Slave Exchange?" Roning asked.

The slave manager hesitated for a moment, then looked around. The guards accompanying the exchange did not come with him, and the people around him were all from Wu Beiling.

He then whispered, "Excuse me, sir. My daily salary is 20 copper coins, but if the deal is successful, I can get a reward of 3 silver coins for every 10 slaves I sell."

Luo Ning was a little surprised. He didn't expect that there would be sales commission here.

"I won't let you help me for free either."

He said, "I am just like the senior executives of your Viper Exchange. For every ten people you bring to my Wubei Territory, I will also give you a reward of three silver coins."

Ronin smiled and said, "Compared to the slave trade, this method of attracting free people is much easier. I don't need you to train them, and you don't have to guarantee their loyalty to me."

"Of course, I have requests too."

Ronin added: "I allow elderly people who are not in the labor force to join, but these people must be accompanied by healthy labor force."

Anthony was a little moved.

Before Roning made an offer, he was already prepared to help based on the favor of three transactions. Now that the other party has offered a price, he is even more willing to give it a try.

And maybe it would be easier to make money from Ronin than selling slaves.

"Sir, do I need to go through the slave exchange for this matter?"

"I said, this matter is only discussed with you."

Luo Ning didn't say anything. "As for whether you want to inform your superiors, I don't care. The person I'm working with is you."

"But don't worry. If your superiors are unhappy about this matter and kick you out of the exchange, you are welcome to join me. Your daily salary will remain the same, and I will allocate you ten acres of land."

Anthony's eyes lit up. The conditions offered by Roning made him completely worry-free. Even if he changed jobs, his life might not be worse than it was now.

He stood up quickly, "Sir, I am happy to serve you in this matter!"

"Haha, happy cooperation!"

Luo Ning smiled, shook hands with the other party in a friendly manner, and signed a cooperation agreement.

Anthony has no plans to leave the Viper Slave Exchange for the time being. After all, Roning's new order has not been completed yet. He should only leave after getting the commission.

What's more, the nature of his job allows him to complete Roning's side job without abandoning his main job.

How nice it would be to earn two salaries easily.

Roning let Anthony stay in Swamp Town for one night. At night, he brought Wilson, Serin and others together to discuss and finalize the policy to attract foreign population.

The current land tax policy of Wubei Territory is: for those who own their own land, they need to pay 30% as tax to the lord;

For those rented lands, serfs had to pay 50% and free tenants had to pay 40%.

In order to attract population, Roning discussed a new tax policy.

First, for every freeman who joined Wubei Territory, Luo Ning would provide five mu of land to each person. When a family migrated in a group, regardless of gender, age, or age, everyone could get a share of five mu of land; secondly, these lands distributed per person would only be taxed at 10% in the first year, and only 20% of the harvest would be collected as tax in the next four years, and after five years, the tax would be restored to 35% for free tenants.

Yes, Ronin also reduced the taxes on free tenants in the territory.

In fact, if we really want to recuperate, the current agricultural tax is very high.

However, Luo Ning did not dare to adjust the current policy arbitrarily. If he found that it was not right after lowering it, there would be problems if he wanted to raise it again.

Just maintain this level for now, and then make appropriate adjustments based on the situation.

However, even though Ronin thought this policy was high, in the eyes of Anthony, Wilson and others, it was still a manifestation of the lord's kindness.

Because in other territories, the agricultural taxes collected by the lords will only be higher than that in Ronin's Wubei Territory, and will never be lower.

Some lords even exploited the people to the limit. After the people paid taxes and left seeds for the next year, their food rations were extremely limited and they could only eat tree roots and grass to survive.

According to Anthony, as long as Roning publicizes such a policy to the outside world, there will definitely be people who will come to join him.

He was also very sure that this extra income was safe.

For Roning, this is a mutually beneficial and win-win situation.

After all, Wubei Territory is so large, he is not short of land, what he lacks is people.

As long as people come, everything will be easy. (End of this chapter)