Duke Eddie's fortune was finally emptied, and Owen prepared to return to Frontier Town on the Frontier first, while the People's Army, led by Viscount Jarvis, returned by land.On the edge of the dock, Kuros and the others came to see Owen off."
Owen, I didn't expect you to issue that decree before you went back, and you also eradicated the Yi Pavilion, which made it a little difficult for me to do."
Listening to Kuros's tone, there seemed to be a hint of complaint."
How?"
Owen looked at Kuros in surprise and asked, "Do you also want to buy a female slave from the Yi Pavilion?"
”"What?!
Brother, are you that kind of person too?
”The younger sister Sinia on the side was surprised."
No, it's not, how could your brother be that kind of person."
Kulos hurriedly denied it, "It's just that Yiguan has good connections with many nobles in private, and this was suddenly banned, and there are already some people who are dissatisfied." ”"Humph!"
In this regard, Owen snorted coldly, and then said: "Let them go to the Red Pavilion to find willing women to play, I have issued a decree to strictly prohibit forced women into prostitution." ”"That is!
This time I fully agree with Owen's approach. ”Hinia blushed slightly and agreed, "They obviously don't want to, how can you force them to do it......
That kind of thing!
”In fact, Owen issued this decree not only to protect women, but also to prepare for the abolition of slavery in the future.The existence of Yiguan is closely related to slavery, because the women held in the dungeon are actually slaves, most of them are captured and sent in, and only a few are bought for money.Having learned so much from Winster, Owen had come to realize that production under slavery was extremely inefficient.Slaves are more afraid of the whip in the hands of the slave owner and go to work, and all the income of labor belongs to the slave owner, and he can only get some food to ensure his survival.This kind of passive labor is impossible to have initiative and enthusiasm, and it is also a serious waste of human resources.Slavery, which is undoubtedly an obstacle to industrial production, must be eliminated.That being said, if Owen forcibly pushed through the abolition decree now, he would definitely meet with strong opposition from all the nobles, and there would be great resistance, and it was very likely that he would fail.Therefore, Owen had to dismantle slavery little by little, and the ban on Yee Kwan was only a small step at the beginning.Yiguan was only a small part of the existence of slavery, and its ban only dealt a blow to a small part of the slave trade, and the trade of labor slaves such as serfs could still be carried out normally.In this way, the nobles may be a little dissatisfied, but they will not be vehemently opposed.After that, every time after that, Owen issued a new decree to shake the tree of slavery little by little.When the time finally comes, he will be much less resistant to the abolition of slavery in full force.As for those women who voluntarily engage in prostitution, most of them are more compelled by life than voluntary.If they can't find a suitable job, and they don't do such work in the Red Pavilion, what do they rely on to support themselves?
Therefore, providing more employment opportunities for women can also reduce places like the Red Pavilion to a certain extent.There are so many things that Owen needs to do to make a good life for his lords."
Kuros."
Thinking of this, Owen stepped forward and whispered to Kuros, "This is also a difficult hurdle that must be experienced to make a big cake, and I hope you can strictly enforce the decree I issued." ”"I see."
Kuros nodded, "I'll put down those people's grievances and manage the Eastrise Fortress." ”"Well, the Dongsheng Fortress is handed over to you."
Owen took a few steps back and said goodbye: "Then I'll board the ship and go back, and the two officials of the fortress city hall, I will also take it with me." ”The reason for taking away the two officials of the Dongsheng Fortress City Hall was to let them learn the management model of the Border Town City Hall in the past.After the two learned, they were sent back to the town hall where the fortress was reorganized to ensure that the administrative model of the two places was consistent."
Understood."
Kuros said goodbye, "Then take your leave, Owen." ”"Goodbye......"
Sinia was a little reluctant.Owen got on board first, and the rest of the group then boarded the Frontier.After the two officials of the administrative hall of the fortress went up, they also looked at the strange cement ship curiously, after all, it was completely different from the usual wooden sailing ship.Seeing the Frontier Commander gradually moving away, Kuros suddenly turned his head and said to Sinia: "Sister, I see that Owen is often surrounded by two beauties who are not inferior to you in appearance, and if you don't make a move, you may not have a chance." ”"What do you say, Kuros Yum!"
Siniaa lifted her foot and kicked Kuros in the shin."
Ouch!
Why are you kicking me?
”Kuros' eyes widened, "Brother, I'm kind enough to warn you." ”"Humph!
Makes you talk nonsense!
”Dropping the words, Hinia turned around and went back in a huff.Upon arriving at Frontier, Owen immediately returned to his castle.Although the castle of the lord of the Dongsheng Fortress is luxurious and atmospheric, it does not feel as free to live in this small castle as it is, after all, he has lived here since he was a child.Upon his return, Owen called Clive over and told him to report on the recent situation in the town and the amount of treasure he had received."
Lord Marquis, you have finally ...... back" Owen waved his hand impatiently, not wanting to listen to Clive's polite words, and went straight to the point."
Have you properly arranged all the craftsmen who came from Dongsheng Fortress in the last few days?""
It's all settled."
Clive naturally understood what Owen meant, and immediately took out a stack of papers from his pocket and began to report the situation in detail."
As of yesterday, a total of fifty-six artisans who have come from Dongsheng Fortress to report have been provided with accommodation for them and their families, assigned to the Ministry of Industry or the Ministry of Construction according to the artisan category, and their work is arranged by Viru and Geeta.""
Good."
Owen nodded with satisfaction, and then asked, "Have you counted the Duke's property that was transported back?"
”"Hey, hey."
When asked about this, Clive couldn't help but smile like a profiteer, and look like a treacherous kind of happiness."
Lord Marquis, the wealth of a duke is really exaggerated."
He sorted out the paper in his hand and found a statistical data sheet."
I organized the people of the Ministry of Finance to toss for two nights, and they only counted and proofread the number of good coins, which was converted into the amount of gold coins, and there were more than 72,000 coins in total.I've been dealing with money for so long, and I've never seen so much money. ”That was because the border town was too poor before, and the past was unbearable.In short, Owen is now not short of money, and the problem of funds for the development of the town has finally been solved."
Nothing else has been counted yet, has it?"
He asked again."
Yes."
Clive explained truthfully, "Those gems, jewelry, crafts and magic stones need to be converted into market prices to calculate the approximate value.This is a troublesome task and is still ongoing. ”This lord is backed by a tech tycoon