Eagle Byzantium

"On this piece of loose-leaf paper, there is a very obvious contrast. If black Moorish slaves are used to work in citrus plantations, then after the steps of planting, maintenance, harvesting and even sales are completed, the entire cost will be lower than that of using farmers with stipends. It has been reduced by three-tenths, and it is reduced by four-tenths compared to hiring farmers in communes." After Gao Wen said this, there was a lot of discussion in the seats. Those who had been opposed to this heard how much the reduction would be. The cost could not help but start to hesitate again.

Anselm raised his hands angrily, and Gawain and Anna allowed the patriarch to speak, "Once the slaves enter here, the peasants on the pension and the peasants in the commune will inevitably face the danger of unemployment. In this case, the whirlwind of rebellion will sweep across the entire country. Tarsus.”

But it is obvious that Gawain has already prepared for this, "Dear Patriarch, don't worry about this, because I have three principles regarding the use of slaves. First, private slaves are prohibited, and families are not allowed to use slaves; second, slaves They only exist in plantations, mines and certain military workshops; third, the army does not allow slaves to exist. "

In fact, when it came to the third point, Wright, who originally supported the purchase of slaves, shook his head greatly, because the Adigai people from the Caucasus and Uxen just now were young soldiers. Wouldn’t those Seljuq regimes all use slave soldiers to fight? ?

But the great patron must have his reason for saying this, and then Gawain added two more points to everyone, "We also treat the three types of slaves differently - those Frank slaves, because we have always been with the ***** Bathing House The past is not particularly close. Not only is the 'supply' not guaranteed, but it also has to face public condemnation from the Holy See (the Pope will not sit idly by and watch. We bought this group of people but continued to use them), so we will not consider it - that is to say, we will only buy 'self-born slaves'. This group of people were either sold as slaves, or they were born into slaves. In terms of status, Slavic slaves from Prague and Bari were mainly used as free people who were not plundered by the pagans. They were used in docks and shipyards to perform tasks such as twisting boats, twisting ropes, and making sails and oars. Supervision was given to Andreev and Jarguba; Adigai slaves were used in various workshops, allowing men to manage water wheels, Millstones, lumberyards, saltpeter fields, mining equipment, etc. Women can be used in joinery, metalworking and collective canteens. This kind of beauty should be used most widely. As for the cheap goods, the supervision rights belong to Samuelfa and Agnes (Little Sunfish said she was very surprised because she heard that Adigai is rich in beauties, and Gawain opened a harem for her); Moorish slaves were used in large quantities in citrus plantations, as well as in city building and road paving projects when necessary, and the power of supervision was vested in the reform organizations everywhere. "

"I reiterate that the Holy See will condemn such behavior." Anselm couldn't help but continue to protest.

"Of course I have a reasonable explanation for the city of Rome. First of all, I don't regard them as 'slaves' in name. I will still sign a contract document with this group of people, that is, once these people faithfully perform their duties as tower After working in the city of Tarsus for a certain period of time, fifteen years for rough work and eight or ten years for fine work, they can obtain the freedom of Tarsus citizens and be granted a bequest, real estate, or a sum of money. With considerable funds, he can do whatever he wants, even go to St. I will study at the Pauline College and seek a position in the country in the future. And secondly, of course I understand the painstaking efforts of the city of Rome in rescuing Christian slaves, so I will use one-tenth of the money saved every year after using slaves to really exchange them. Sent in coins The Holy See in Rome serves as a fund for His Majesty to rescue the slaves in the bathhouses of ****. Therefore, Your Excellency, Patriarch, please tell the Holy See that this world is inherently tortuous, and please save it first. The captive slaves of believers are supreme.”

Hearing Gawain's eloquent talk, Anselm was so angry that his heart was smoldering but he could not refute. He could only stare at the guarantor and said, "His Highness spoke so carefully, which shows that he has been prepared beforehand."

"I will never throw immature or difficult issues to you irresponsibly." Gawain smiled.

"Ah...what should I say? Could it be that I really want to engage in the Varyag barbarian industry..." Anna took a long breath and leaned on the back of the chair, then twisted A piece of citrus pulp on the plate was put into his mouth, "My husband, there is another question you haven't answered me, that is, how can we buy your favorite Adigai slaves in large quantities? Because Trabu The relationship between the region and us is not friendly.”

Gawain turned around and vowed to his newly married and pregnant wife, "Today is different, my wife. The original Sivas trade route was wiped out with the second Pilgrim's expedition - Merrick will never Let this trade route pass through your own territory, enriching the emperor and the Marash Kingdom. and Italian merchants, but harmed his own interests. So now Theodoro has only two choices. One is to return the trade route to Constantinople, and Trabzon retreats and only engages in resale trade; Continue to cooperate with me and change the Sivas Trade Road to the new 'Iconium Trade Road'."

Then, Gawain waved his hand, and Muzafiadin took out the huge map scroll with Anatolia, the Holy Sea, the Levant and the Euxin Sea from the open pottery pot beside the pillar, unfolded it and hung it between the pillars for everyone to see, "We have all the goods in Marash, and the quality is better than that of the Armenian caravan. Besides, does Marash have an outlet to the sea? It's so funny, just a group of monkeys living in the mountains. And we have - that is Beirut and Jubail occupied by the Gimges Brigade, which produces rose oil, jam, and grapes locally, and can also resell a large number of luxury goods from Egypt. After the ship is shipped to Seleucia or Baldwin's Marrus Port, it can continue to sell to Italy, or directly follow the Mut River Valley and go to Iko The trade route from Nium, Kayseri and Amasya to Trabzon to spread trade around the entire Euxin Sea, and honey, salt, wax, copper, pottery, saffron, etc. native to our country will be included in this trade route. Similarly, slaves, birch (bows and ships), war horses, and saltpeter (which Gawain paid special attention to, and which is abundant in the land of Kiev) from Kiev, Alania, and Adyge will also be continuously transported to us through Trabzon - Theodore will not refuse. "

"The 'big triangle' trade of Egypt, Beirut and Seleucia? You told me before, and the answer to this mystery is finally made public today." Anna ate another slice of citrus calmly, looking very satisfied.

"No, it seems that it is not enough now. It should be the Holy Sea, the Euxin Sea and the Levant Sea, all connected by the 'Iconium Trade Route' from land to form a real golden triangle. In the future, it will be further extended to control Italy, Gabon, the Red Sea, and even farther away, India and Persia." Gawain gestured on the map with the tip of his whip, obviously thinking further. (To be continued ~^~)