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- After chatting with Black Bear, Zhao Hongyu and Wang Shan returned to Manhattan Island.
Early the next morning, Black Bear took more than 300 slaves from the Mohican tribe and landed on Zhao Hongyu¡¯s territory. These slaves were the product of Mohawk's wars against surrounding tribes in previous years, and now they were all sold to Zhao Hongyu at once.
¡°What Zhao Hongyu needs to pay is only two tons of rice.
How much does two tons of rice cost?
Two tons of old rice is worth two yuan per catty, and one ton is only four thousand yuan (note: one ton is 2,000 catties). Two tons of rice only costs 8,000 yuan. In the 21st century, the monthly salary of more than 300 workers would be more than this.
Therefore, in Zhao Hongyu's opinion, this deal is quite a bargain.
Of course, this is also related to Zhao Hongyu¡¯s different concepts. In the eyes of the Mohicans, they thought Zhao Hongyu had suffered a big loss.
These more than 300 slaves are all women, old people and children. It is of no use to the Mohicans. Now it can be exchanged for two tons of rice, which is an absolutely unexpected good thing.
You know, if these people are left in the Mohican tribe, they can do nothing but waste food.
¡°In the original history, without Zhao Hongyu, these people would have been sold to white people.
It¡¯s better now, because of the appearance of Zhao Hongyu, history has been changed. These people have now become Zhao Hongyu's slaves, and no one would have thought of these things.
"Chief, we can't give these slaves tools carelessly. After all, we have fewer manpower now to worry about things happening."
Thinking of the number of slaves, Wang Shan couldn't help but remind Zhao Hongyu with some worry.
Zhao Hongyu smiled when he heard this and said to Wang Shan: "They are all old, weak, sick and disabled, and they are all women. We will be fine if we are careful. Besides, we don't have the tools to reclaim the land."
He is right, even though they have a lot of products now. But there are really no agricultural tools, not even the ordinary hoe Zhao Hongyu can get them.
¡°Chief, are we keeping these slaves in vain?¡±
Wang Shan feels that these people are at a disadvantage if they are kept in vain. Although they are all old, weak, sick and disabled, they still have a lot of food to eat.
At the same time, in order to prevent these slaves from dying so quickly and create economic benefits for them in the future, Wang Shan had to provide shelter for these slaves and built many large yurts for them to live in.
"There is no way around this. Is it possible for women like them to cultivate the land with their hands? This is unrealistic. Just keep it. Some food doesn't cost much." Zhao Hongyu shrugged helplessly. Shoulder, he said to Wang Shan with a helpless look on his face. "And I will not raise them in vain. Although I am not a black-hearted boss, I will not be a living Lei Feng in 1620."
¡°Chief, if these people can¡¯t do anything, what else can they do?¡±
Wang Shan really couldn¡¯t figure out what else these slaves could do, so he asked in confusion.
"Go logging and let these women log. You have to find something to do for them. I won't keep them in vain. Since I have become a slave owner, I have to give up some conscience. And in this era, I It¡¯s hard to survive if you don¡¯t be ruthless.¡±
The expression on Zhao Hongyu's face changed, and Wang Shan could see that the leader of his family was actually very troubled in his heart.
Although it is easy to say it, there are still some psychological obstacles to actually doing it.
There is nothing wrong with Indians being indigenous, but they are also human beings. They are living people, not animals.
¡° But Wang Shan also knew that Zhao Hongyu had to do this. If Zhao Hongyu didn't do this, Wang Shan would also remind him.
Since you want to be a slave owner, you must have the mentality of a slave owner. It is better to put your conscience aside as soon as possible.
"Chief, you have nothing to feel bad about. Think about those white people, they will not be like you." Wang Shan used the white people's treatment of black people to persuade Zhao Hongyu to let him put down his psychological burden.
"Don't worry, I'm fine."
Knowing that Wang Shan was trying to persuade him again, Zhao Hongyu had an ugly smile on his face.
"Heitong, I will keep these fifty soldiers for you to take care of these slaves. From now on, they will be considered your subordinates. I know you don't have enough manpower now, so please don't refuse."
At this time, the black bear who sent the slave came over and shouted to Zhao Hongyu loudly.
I really watched the pillow, and I asked me to say that the black bear is the live Lei Feng.
Wang Shan lowered his headThen he muttered something softly.
You talk a lot, so stop talking.
Zhao Hongyu pretended to scare Wang Shan with a straight face.
"Thank you so much. I was just worried about how to manage so many slaves." Zhao Hongyu smiled and greeted the black bear. At the same time, he stretched his arms and hugged the black bear, and at the same time hammered the black bear on the back.
Bang bang bang!
Well, the harder you work, the better your friendship will be.
"Grandma's, all the bones are falling apart from being beaten by you."
Zhao Hongyu complained in his heart about this mohawk's meeting etiquette.
Although he was complaining in his heart, his face had to show a very happy look, which was really uncomfortable.
Released Zhao Hongyu, Black Bear said with a "hehe" smile: "These slaves will be handed over to you. We, Mohawk, will not care about their life and death in the future. But I still have some doubts. What do you plan to ask them to do?"
Black Bear was very curious, he didn¡¯t know what these women could do.
In his opinion, Zhao Hongyu¡¯s purchase of these slaves was actually a loss-making transaction.
But one is willing to fight and the other is willing to suffer, and this matter is also good for the Mohican tribe, so Black Bear agreed.
However, Zhao Hongyu is his friend and someone he considers to be a brother from the bottom of his heart. Therefore, he felt that Zhao Hongyu had been 'cheated' this time, which made him feel very uncomfortable.
"I plan to let them cut trees. I need a lot of wood. Originally I was a little worried because I didn't have enough manpower so I didn't know if I should give them tools, but now with the fifty men you sent, Now I don¡¯t have to worry.¡±
Go cut wood!
Black Bear looked at the slaves who were so weak that they even trembled when walking and shook his head.
You are so weak, how can you still work?
The black bear is a little unsure about this.
¡°However, it¡¯s good to be able to do things, otherwise Zhao Hongyu will really lose money.
As for how Zhao Hongyu uses these slaves, and their life and death, it¡¯s none of my business.
After thinking about this, Black Bear stopped thinking about this problem.
"Okay, as long as they can do something. I feel relieved. You have to know that these people are just a waste of food. They can't do anything in the Mohican tribe."
Black Bear raised his hand and patted Zhao Hongyu on the shoulder.
"Just because you can't do things in Mohawk, doesn't mean you can't do things here. I don't support idlers here. If you want to eat, you have to work. Of course, I won't be very harsh on food. , will definitely make them full."
Zhao Hongyu is right, although he does not intend to be a good person. But based on the concept that treating slaves better would allow them to create better economic benefits, Zhao Hongyu still did not intend to become that kind of extremely cruel and dark slave owner.
After all, a living slave is more valuable than a dead slave.
And if you want people to work, then having enough food becomes a prerequisite.
You can¡¯t just let people work without giving them enough to eat. How can a person work more if he doesn't have a full stomach?
Zhao Hongyu still understands this truth.
"Oh, by the way, Brother Heitong, I won these fifty people from the old leader. They look after these slaves for you, you have to take care of their food."
Black Bear suddenly remembered this matter and reminded him specially.
Zhao Hongyu nodded: "Don't worry, I will never treat them badly when they work for me."
With Zhao Hongyu¡¯s guarantee, Black Bear is quite relieved.
In the Mohican tribe, everyone knows that Heitong is a person who keeps his promises very much, so Hei Xiong will not think that Zhao Hongyu will deceive him.
"If you want them to stay, it's not impossible, just bring their families over. Place the families on Manhattan Island, so that they will be more attentive to their work."
Black Bear lowered his voice and said to Zhao Hongyu with a strange expression.
Um?
These words surprised Zhao Hongyu.
"Bringing their families here?" This matter is not a big problem for Zhao Hongyu, it is just a matter of building a few more yurts. But the question is, what will the elders in the Mohican tribe think if these people's families come over.
But don¡¯t misunderstand yourself. It¡¯s not good if you are poaching Mohawk.
If you are realistic?When he gets stronger, he doesn't have to worry about what others think.
But the problem is, his strength is not strong at all now. Therefore, he had to be careful to maintain friendly relations with the Mohican tribe.
And the most important point is, if these people live here, wouldn¡¯t their deceitful words be exposed?
You must know that he is deceiving the Mohicans. The goods he sells are transported by his own tribe from the sea.
¡°And after these fifty Mohican warriors live in Manhattan, their lie will definitely be exposed.
Black Bear doesn¡¯t know that Zhao Hongyu is thinking about these things in his heart now, nor does he know how troubled he is at this moment.
"Actually, these warriors are unsuccessful people in the Mohican tribe. Like me, they hate white people extremely. Unfortunately, their ideas are not accepted by others in the Mohican tribe, so they are ostracized. ", Black Bear continued to speak to Zhao Hongyu in a low voice.
"I am better than them. After all, I am a warrior in the tribe. But they are not good enough. Their life is very unsatisfactory." Zhao Hongyu suddenly came back to his senses and listened quietly to Black Bear's words. "I can guarantee that they are all brave warriors. In fact, I brought them out this time to find a place that can accept them. I can see that you also hate white people extremely, right?"
An idea flashed in Zhao Hongyu¡¯s mind, and he asked out of nowhere: ¡°You mean, they want to break away from the Mohican tribe!?¡±
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