novelraw Chapter 613 416: Saiaka City, Mars Departs
Chapter 613 416: Saiaka City, Mars Departs
Upon hearing Zong Shen's words, Master Mars slightly opened his mouth.
He seemed to have something to say but hesitated, ultimately nodding.
Something like this sounds a bit like a population trade.
But if approached as an employment matter, it should meet his requirements.
"Lord Zong, I will keep an eye out."
"However, there aren't many talents in Sitanos Village."
"There are a few farmers skilled in planting and breeding."
"As for the blacksmith, there's only one in Sitanos Village."
"That guy is crude and only forges some coarse farming tools."
"And are you planning to hire these people?"
Master Mars said a bit awkwardly.
The only place that can completely meet Zong Shen's needs is Bang City.
Too many in the village are ordinary farmers.
Finding so-called 'talents' is a difficult task.
Upon hearing Master Mars say so, Zong Shen gently nodded.
"We'll proceed with the hiring approach."
"For talents who have mastered planting and breeding techniques."
"For each one brought in, I will pay you 50 Dinar."
"As for blacksmiths and tailors, as long as they have basic skills, I will pay 300 Dinar for each one."
"Oh, and for refugees, each will have a reward of 15 Dinar."
"Those aged over 50 or under 14, let's not take."
"No other requirements, just having all limbs intact will do."
Zong Shen casually said, not holding high expectations.
This is just an attempt to expand the territory's population.
"I understand, Lord Zong."
"Sitanos Village frequently receives some refugees."
"From the direction of Saiaka State in the south, refugees often enter."
"The development of that Bang City is not very good."
Hearing the rewards, Master Mars's chubby face immediately brightened.
Other talents may not be many, but there are plenty of refugees.
Especially in recent months, many refugees have trekked hundreds of kilometers from Saiaka State.
Sitanos Village has already received five to six hundred refugees.
Old Village Chief Spike is deeply troubled by this.
Settling these refugees in the village is a burden.
Basic production materials need to be provided.
These refugees usually are penniless fellows.
Once the village chooses to receive them, it must solve their living issues.
Fortunately, the world is not lacking in land, as long as a few months are guaranteed.
Allowing them to cultivate land can help them establish themselves in the village.
If they aren't received, these refugees might easily take risks.
Lurking near the village, gradually turning into roving bandits.
Threatening nearby traveling merchants and villagers with their numbers.
So other talents might be hard to find.
But refugees are easier to manage.
Master Mars can bring in quite a few of them.
The most important aspect is that Old Village Chief Spike also knows Zong Shen.
No one cares where these refugees are taken.
There's a significant loophole to exploit.
In fact, many slave merchants use various means to take these refugees away.
There are even dedicated slave capture teams wandering the wilderness, targeting those unfortunate refugees.
Not every region is as peaceful as Boss Bang.
Even in this world, native nobles have generally accumulated vast wealth.
Living luxurious lives of fine clothes and delicacies.
But the residents under them may not have the same fate.
Their living standards largely depend on the governor's capabilities.
If faced with an ineffective governor, whether in Bang City or under its villages, recession will gradually ensue.
Due to the vast regions of this world, Bang City is the sole core within 700-800 kilometers.
If Bang City fails to play the role of the regional center, revitalizing the area's economic development.
The regional recession becomes unavoidable.
Yet, the lower-level recession doesn't affect the upper-level.
Those roving bandits, bandits, and church heretics rampage even more.
In the absence of Bang City's actions, they take everything from the villagers.
Ultimately causing villagers to lose all production materials and savings, abandoning their homes to become refugees.
Saiaka State south of Boss Bang is in such a recession situation.
Not all nobles are as dedicated to governance as Baron Bezos.
Where Saiaka State serves as a negative example.
Unfortunately, it's an exceedingly cheap slave source method.
But at its core, it's a black endeavor.
In this world, there is no shortage of opportunists.
As long as profits can be made, industries will naturally arise.
Slave trade becomes an undeniable gray industry, with each region having different regulations and tolerances.
At least within Boss Bang, regulations are quite strict.
This makes the attitude toward refugees in Boss Bang's village primarily one of acceptance.
Moreover, Boss Bang's regional economic conditions and security environment are relatively good.
Definitely better than the unworthy southern neighbor.
Just like when Odu Village suffered an attack from the Calamity Raven Church.
Baron Bezos immediately dispatched a company of Bang City Army.
After the Bang City Army was annihilated, he promptly called for help from Lentax Giant City.
This sense of responsibility alone speaks volumes.
It is thanks to Baron Bezos's efforts that the region's development is reasonably prosperous.
Security within the region is also relatively better.