Hongye City was already so poor, even if he raised taxes, would he be able to collect more money? Besides, he was not doing a one-time deal, and he would definitely not do something like collecting taxes but losing the support of the people.

"Okay, I already understand the situation pretty well. I'll find a way, but I'm a little curious, why are you so sure I can do it?"

Through the conversation, Zhang Feng no longer had any hope in these natives and decided to take action himself.

"Because you bought Red Leaf City, as a shrewd noble you would not waste money if you were not prepared in advance."

Caroline's blue eyes sparkled with wisdom.

The corners of Zhang Feng's mouth twitched. He didn't think so much when he bought it. He just had money.

"I haven't gotten to know Red Leaf City well yet, so I'm going to go for a walk. Do you want to come with me?"

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

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Slaves are the lowest class of human beings in this world. Many people do not even regard slaves as human beings because they have no rights. Their bodies do not belong to themselves. Their masters can torture, humiliate or even kill them at will. Everything produced by slaves, including their children, also belongs to the masters.

There are fewer traffic jams on the streets. If someone is clearing the way, you don't have to worry about stepping on landmines as long as you don't run around.

Zhang Feng suddenly discovered that there were still quite a few people staying in the northern edge of the commercial district.

But when Zhang Feng asked, she felt that if she really let the slaves fend for themselves, it would be too cruel. But this was the fate of the slaves. If the masters gave up on them, it would mean their death...

"certainly."

Zhang Feng stood up and asked.

"Ah! Dear Lord City Lord, if you want to buy these slaves, I am willing to sell them to you at the price of fifty copper coins per person! Normally, one slave can be sold for one silver coin!"

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

Zhang Feng smiled secretly when he saw this, he did it on purpose.

If a city wants to develop, the most important thing it needs is people, and Zhang Feng never complains about having too many people.

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

Caroline came back to her senses at this time, her expression a little complicated. Rationally speaking, she did not want Zhang Feng to buy slaves, but thinking that if Zhang Feng did not buy them, these slaves would probably die within a few days, she felt a little reluctant.

The arrival of Zhang Feng and others immediately brightened the eyes of these slave traders. They were like cats smelling fish, and they trotted to Zhang Feng with anticipation on their faces.

The slave traders were a little bit incredulous. They knew the current situation of Hongye City very well. They didn't expect that the city lord would have the spare money to buy so many slaves. They even worried that the city lord would set a trap for them and get something for nothing. "Do you want to buy all these slaves?"

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

Zhang Feng turned around and asked Caroline.

But people can think out of this world first. If Zhang Feng wants to run Hongye City, he will definitely use many modern methods. If they still have the conservative ideas as before, Zhang Feng may get half the result with twice the effort.

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

What the hell is going to the toilet? "Reporting to the Lord, these are the gathering places for livestock and slave traders."

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

"Reporting to the Lord City Lord, all of us together have more than a hundred slaves."

"so much!"

"Did you not count these slaves when you counted the people?"

"Ah? I..."

Zhang Feng asked a rather tricky question.

If Zhang Feng didn't ask, she would naturally ignore the slaves' survival issues.

"These slaves are the private property of the slave traders. They are responsible for their own food. We will not be counting them."

Seeing these stinking slave traders lying at his feet and even trying to speak, Zhang Feng was so disgusted that he quickly stepped back two steps. Marlowe was also very smart and stepped forward immediately, unsheathing his knight's sword. The cold light from the sword calmed the slave traders' minds a lot.

Caroline explained quietly.

"Slaves? Do we still have slaves in our city?"

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

The entire commercial district is almost in this state.

"How many slaves do you have left to sell?"

Two soldiers led the way, followed closely by Knight Marlowe. Caroline lagged behind Zhang Feng half a step, and the group strolled around Hongye City in a swaggering manner.

Zhang Feng actually wanted to study Marlowe's shining knight armor, which looked so cool. But since he was not familiar with him, he was embarrassed to ask. If he ordered him to take off his armor as the city lord, it would feel a bit weird.

"What's the price of these slaves?"

"Ah? You want them all?"

"Yes, we have quite a few slaves in our city. It is very troublesome for these slave traders to transport slaves, and many slaves will die on the road, so they don't want to leave. Slaves can't stand the tossing. But if Hongye City can't solve the problem before winter comes, they will probably abandon these slaves and drive on their own."

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

Zhang Feng ignored her and asked the slave trader directly.

Zhang Feng was a little surprised. He didn't even know if there were a thousand people in the entire Hongye City, but they still had more than a hundred slaves.

Today's Hongye City is obviously very different from when Zhang Feng came here. The market area is empty, with almost no people. The small vendors who used to set up stalls are gone, leaving only a few cats and dogs.

Fifty copper coins are half a silver coin. Zhang Feng glanced at Knight Marlowe, and Knight Marlowe immediately gave him an affirmative look, indicating that the price was no problem.

Knight Marlowe's somewhat muffled voice came from his helmet.

However, before he got here, Zhang Feng smelled an indescribable odor, which made it difficult for him to open his eyes.

"Huh? What is this for? There are so many people here?"

Zhang Feng was a little surprised.

Zhang Feng took out a gold coin and tossed it up gently. The slave traders' eyes moved up and down with the gold coin.

"If these merchants finally abandon their slaves and leave, how will you treat them?"

"Okay, I want them all."

The door opened and Knight Marlowe stood upright outside.

Zhang Feng asked, covering his nose.

"One gold coin and all the slaves will be mine. Any problem?"

"No, no! There is no problem at all!"

"Long live the city lord!"

"Thank you for your generosity, Lord City Lord!"

All the slave traders were excited. Although 50 copper coins were lower than the market price, they could still make some money. This was much more cost-effective than they had expected to abandon these slaves! "Bring the people out first. I'm sure there will be no problem. The gold coins will be yours."