Moreover, once you buy them and bring them home, they become your people. You can make them do whatever you want, and they have no choice but to obey orders.
After buying the people, Xu Han didn't delay. She left them at the official market to pack their luggage, and then took Lu Chuan to the place where bricks and tiles were sold.
The rooms that were originally more than enough in the house have become crowded again because of the servants that were suddenly bought.
It seems that building the house can no longer be delayed; we must hurry and finish it before the weather freezes.
This time we have more manpower, so it won't take long to build a few houses.
When buying bricks and tiles, Xu Han specifically instructed Lu Chuan to buy more, planning to take advantage of the large number of people to make things easier and build the warehouse in the valley as well.
The three rooms that were originally empty have been temporarily used as storage rooms, and they are currently full of grain, so they can't be vacated anytime soon.
Xu Han and Lu Chuan didn't want to take them back to their old house, so they could only let them squeeze in for the time being.
However, it won't be long before some people move to the county town to live when the shop is ready to open.
After they went to the county town, the rooms in their house became empty.
However, they should still go back to report on their duties during holidays and festivals. After all, the deep mountains are their base, so having extra rooms will always be useful.
After confirming the bricks and tiles, they agreed to pick them up the next day. The two then rushed back to Guanya, picked up the newly purchased people, and headed into the deep mountains together.
Of course, everyone still walked back. There was no other way; they couldn't buy an oxcart or horse-drawn carriage yet. It wasn't that they didn't have the money, but because no one lived in the county town recently, and even if they did, no one would take care of it.
It's impossible to load the oxcart directly onto the boat and take it home; even if it could fit, there's no need for it.
Because the couple hadn't told them in advance that they were going to live deep in the mountains, the newly bought man followed them further and further away. They were almost out of the city gate, but they still hadn't arrived at their destination.
Everyone was completely bewildered, having no idea where their new master was taking them.
What surprised them even more was that the master of the house walked with them, without any carriage or servants by his side.
Despite their curiosity, none of them were tactless enough to ask.
The indenture has already been signed and officially registered; there's no point in backing out now.
Of course, even if you want to back out, you don't have the right to say no; you can only accept your fate.
As the group left the city gate, they began to speculate about the identity of their new master.
I thought he might be a landlord, which is why he didn't live in the city. But since the landlord's family bought so many people at once, they must be quite wealthy.
However, their guesses were shattered when Xu Han and Lu Chuan led them into the mountains.
What kind of landlords would live in the mountains, and what was the status of their master's family?
Xu Han noticed everyone's questions and explained, "Oh right, I forgot to tell you. Our family isn't a wealthy one; we're just ordinary farmers in the mountains."
"So you'll be living in the mountains from now on, and besides doing farm work, you'll be going into the mountains to pick wild vegetables and such?"
He then added, "Do you have any opinions on this? Even if you do, don't say anything, because it's too late now that things are settled, and you have no other choice."
Yes, Xu Han did it on purpose; she wanted to see their reaction.
Fortunately, they did not disappoint Xu Han, and everyone said they had no objections.
Well, at this point, even if someone has an opinion, probably no one would dare to express it.
Since they weren't showing it, Xu Han assumed they had no objections. Lu Chuan suppressed a smile and led the way.
He thought to himself that his wife was ruthless, and he must never provoke her in the future; he really couldn't afford to.
They only told them the truth after they had already abducted them; it's unclear whether this was intentional or not.
But then I thought about it again, and it's really not a big deal. Buying people is the same as buying things. When you buy something, do you ask if you want it or not?
Since they were bought with money, we should treat them as commodities. However, servants are different from commodities because they have flesh and blood and feelings.
Therefore, everything should be done in moderation, as long as you grasp that moderation.
Afterwards, Xu Han thought back on what she had done and felt that she was just like a human trafficker, except that she had paid for it.
That being said, even if I told them they had been chosen, they still didn't have the right to say no.
So whether you tell them or not, the result is the same. The Lord has chosen you, and you have no choice but to accept your fate, whether it's good or bad.
Everyone believed Xu Han's words without a doubt. Knowing that they would only be able to farm in the deep mountains from now on, they were somewhat disappointed, but they didn't say anything.
Now all I hope is that the master is a good person, that he is kind and doesn't mistreat them.
Moreover, after hearing Xu Han's last words, they knew that the master was not someone who could be easily fooled. They immediately abandoned their idea.
We can only honestly accept this fact and try our best to adjust ourselves.
Lu Chuan and Xu Han observed their reactions and expressions, silently assessing them in their minds.
It's normal to have some reaction upon hearing about this; it's abnormal for someone not to react at all.
Seeing that none of them were foolish enough to be offended, Xu Han reassured them, "Don't be afraid. Although we are just ordinary farmers, we will not skimp on your food, drink, shelter, or clothing."
There's no need to worry about being tortured; I don't have the time or the inclination for that.
As long as you do your job well and don't cause trouble, everything else is negotiable.
After hearing this, everyone immediately began to pledge their loyalty, promising to obey their master's orders and work hard.
Meanwhile, the person who had just harbored such thoughts was secretly relieved that they hadn't revealed it, otherwise they would have been in serious trouble.
Intelligent people could see at this point that Xu Han was a shrewd person who knew how to give them a slap followed by a sweet treat, thus keeping them completely under her control.
After hearing what Xu Han said, Li Wen felt that something was not right. When Madam was choosing people, she specifically chose people who could run errands. Why would she send him to farm?
If I can't figure it out, I'll stop thinking about it. Anyway, all I need to do is follow the instructions. I don't need to think about anything else for now.
Ultimately, the madam and master have their own plans, and this is not something I can interfere with.
There's nothing wrong with farming. It's not like I can't do any physical labor. I'll get used to it.
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