On the Seven Towers

In the outer city of Suero, Xiao Chen and Luo Ling finally found Chen Hansheng and his party.

They occupied a goods yard, and Shi Hao and several companions guarded the door with guns. Seeing Xiao Chen coming, they shouted excitedly.

Immediately, Chen Hansheng and Li Jia rushed out of the goods yard.

Chen Hansheng hugged Xiao Chen fiercely, and Shi Hao and Li Jia also came over and hugged him. The relationship between people is particularly close in this foreign country. Li Jia would never do such an action on earth. However, when he saw Xiao Chen again at this time, he felt that if he didn't hug him, he would be sorry for his worries.

"We are so worried." Li Jia looked at Xiao Chen and then at Luo Ling. When he saw that the two of them were neatly arranged, he showed a happy expression. He said with some regret: "We were all discussing business, but Suddenly there were rumors outside that there was a riot in the slave market, and not long after that, the merchants began to flee. We knew that if you went to the slave market early in the morning, you would definitely be in danger, which scared us a lot. We originally wanted to go find you, but Lao Chen insisted not to let us go. He took us to occupy a warehouse in the outer city and prepared a fast horse. He said that we would wait here for news. If we ran over, it would only cause trouble. "

"Hey, I'm filing a lawsuit now. I've said before that you have to trust your partners. Now you see it? It's okay!" Chen Hansheng chuckled, "But what about the Qalanda people? Why did the three of you go there? Only two came back?”

"Lao Chen, don't worry. She's fine. There are things outside that she needs to keep an eye on," Luo Ling said.

"Let me just say, Karanda is a real master, and you, Xiao Chen, are also a decent magician. It should be no problem to escape. Don't blame me for not sending someone to help you. Shi Hao and the others are ordinary people. "People, Li Jia's magic hasn't taken off yet, I'm afraid I won't find you and will fall into it myself." Chen Hansheng stopped laughing and said sincerely.

Xiao Chen nodded and said: "You did the right thing, Lao Chen. Fortunately, they didn't come. Otherwise, the consequences would be disastrous."

"What happened inside? How is the situation now? Do we need to retreat immediately?"

"No need. In fact, not only do we not have to retreat, we also need you all to help receive people. We have done a big business in there."

Five minutes later, everyone looked at Xiao Chen and Luo Ling in stunned silence.

"Nearly 5,000 people? My darling, you just kidnapped me with nothing? This is a great business!" This was Chen Hansheng's admiration.

"It's not easy to settle five thousand people near our school at once." This is Li Jia's problem.

"It's hard to manage so many people. It's like a time bomb that might explode." This was Shi Hao's perspective on the problem.

"So, I think we have to go in several steps." Xiao Chen analyzed, "We have more than 20 people ourselves, there are more than 40 mercenaries led by Kalanda, Roger and his dozen men can also One use.”

"And Selinda." Li Jia added, "She has more than ten guards traveling with us."

"If you can persuade her, you can also consider it." Xiao Chen said with a smile, "I have promoted some relatively strong and obedient slaves, nearly two hundred people. I will break up the slaves from the same slave camp in a while. Organize into large squadrons and squads. Arrange our people and elite slaves to serve as captains at various levels. As long as the organization is established, the people will be easy to manage. "

Chen Hansheng agreed: "On average, three people have to supervise fifty people, which is about the same as a teacher supervising a class. It can be done!"

"It looks like it's not bad. Besides, we have guns and weapons." Shi Hao felt relieved at this time.

Xiao Chen shook his head and said: "The key to our ability to control these people is not that we have weapons, but because of two points: First, the key to their survival now is on us. Second, they have hope for a good life in the future. It's still with us. I moved a lot of supplies from the slave camp, including food and clothing. As long as these things are in our hands, they have to be obedient when they get to our school. They will be given fields, seeds and tools so that they can have a chance to support themselves. Those who do not farm will also get other jobs, either as soldiers or as workers. This is a much greater hope than running away on their own. In the feudal era, any lord or freeman could execute escaped slaves. They could not move out of Suero unless they went to the wilderness. I promised them that if they work for us for five years or gain military merit, they can escape. Being slaves is how we can control them."

"Xiao Chen. You haven't gotten angry with the people in the committee for what you said. If you directly promise all the benefits, will there be any problems?" Li Jia asked a little worried.

"Those who make big things happen don't stick to trivial matters. If we wait until the meeting is over, the day lily will be cold." Chen Hansheng defended Xiao Chen, "Besides, do you think any official will be there when five thousand slaves stand at the school gate?" Master, come out and say no? Who dares? Let’s stop arguing now. It seems that there are many things.”

"That's right. I already have some ideas. If you don't mind, I may have a lot of work that I need your help with." Seeing everyone nodding in agreement, Xiao Chen began to assign work: "Li Jia, you go to Jin Moli The Chamber of Commerce asked Baron Goya and others to say hello. We want to purchase all their tents, food and clothes. We have an old relationship and asked them to bring out all the goods from the bottom of the box. "

"Okay, we are all grasshoppers tied to a rope, they will do our best." Li Jia promised.

Xiao Chen said to Shi Hao again: "Shi Hao went to see the city lord and asked him to come forward to allocate tents and supplies for Baron Gregory's army. I know this is a bit difficult..."

Luo Ling smiled slightly, "There won't be any difficulties. They will understand that if they don't cooperate, the slaves will be cold, hungry, and if they make trouble again, this city wall may not be able to stop them. You can be tougher."

"I understand." Shi Hao chuckled, "If you ask me to negotiate or something, I probably won't be able to do it well. If I put on airs and scare people, I'll definitely be fine. Xiao Chen, among the guards you're looking for, pick a few of them. If you're brave, put on your equipment and follow me as a background. Don't scare them to death."

Xiao Chen gave a thumbs up and said to Luo Ling: "Other than me, Master Icasa is the only one who is familiar with you. We don't need him to do anything. We just need to explain the situation to him and let him maintain stability in all parties." "

"Don't worry. Maybe I can help you borrow a few magic apprentices to help you."

Xiao Chen was stunned: "Can you still play like this?"

Luo Ling blinked, "Look at me."

"By the way, we also want to inform the dwarf blacksmith Farrell and his family to evacuate with us."

"Don't worry, he has been a member of the Golden Jasmine Chamber of Commerce for a long time."

"Old Chen. Now there is another opportunity for you to make a fortune. As long as the slaves have not left and are still stranded outside the city, many merchants will be uneasy. Those merchants who come from far away will definitely want to leave this place of right and wrong as soon as possible. . Some of them must be willing to sell the goods at a low price. Take a few people from the business group to ask around. We want all the goods at a low price. We have a big plate now and we are short of everything. We will transport it from the slave camp. There is a lot of money coming out, so feel free to spend it.”

"I like this business. I will let them make some money." Chen Hansheng agreed as soon as he patted his chest.

"Then what are you going to do?" Li Jia asked Xiao Chen.

"There are nearly five thousand slaves outside. Only when they see me can they rest assured."

Just when Xiao Chen was about to leave, Li Jia grabbed him and whispered to him: "Xiao Chen, Selinda wants to talk to you about slaves."

"She took the initiative to ask someone to help us take care of the slaves, right?" Xiao Chen thought about it and knew there was something wrong.

"Hehe. The people there are idle, so just listen to what she has to say."

"You guy, you value sex over friends. I don't know when I will be betrayed by you."

Li Jia blushed and without saying anything, she quickly pulled Xiao Chen to an open space at the corner of the cargo yard. Selinda was waiting there wearing a light leather armor.

When she saw Xiao Chen, she said straight to the point: "I want some slaves from you."

"want?"

"Yes, want it, not buy it. In other words, I hope you will give me some slaves." Selinda said.

Xiao Chen was surprised. He didn't understand the current situation. He glanced at Li Jia, who spread his hands.

Xiao Chen asked: "Can you tell me the reason?"

"You destroyed our house and occupied my land. Now you transport these people back to Montenegro. The houses they want to live in and the land they want to farm are all on my family's land, right? You didn't have much supplies originally. , turnover is difficult, I did not force you to compensate and buy land, but now that you have made a fortune and have so many slaves, aren't you ready to settle this matter?" Selinda's tone was calm, but her words were calm. The implication behind the words is a bit aggressive.

However, Xiao Chen knew that what she said was correct. This was also an issue that the school had been considering, that is, how to seize the land around the school without going against Count Arias, or creating a fait accompli. Let the school have its own development space. This is the most important purpose of the foreign affairs team's visit to meet with the count. Now that the count's only daughter has made this request, it is understandable. But..., Xiao Chen thought for a while and asked: "What do you want a slave for?"

Selinda was stunned when she heard this question, and asked: "What else can be done? Of course, it is to increase the population in the territory. The earl territory is actually very large, and there are still large areas of uncultivated land. The only way to cultivate these lands is to send people to plant them. To gain food and wealth.”

"Don't you nobles always purchase slaves? I think those slave traders are doing very well."

When Xiao Chen asked about this, Selinda said with a straight face: "Slaves need money, and they are not afraid of your jokes. The nobles all know that this Count Arias only knows how to live and drink... He has never had enough money. How can he? How much money do I need to buy new slaves? Some of the slaves my family has purchased in the past four or five years are not what I thought of. In short, I only want a small head this time, which is less than one-fifth of a thousand ordinary slaves. 1. The market price is about 10,000 gold coins. From now on, the Montenegro area to the Ruiz Viscounty will be yours. You are a magician. We don’t need you to regard the Arias family as your lord. It is just a simple land. Deal. What do you think?"

From Selinda's point of view, this was a decent deal for both parties. Since Xiao Chen's slaves were easy to come by, why not just settle the matter of the territory?

However, Xiao Chen pondered for a while, shook his head and said, "Sorry, I can't sell it."