Chapter 62
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When Frey and Audrey saw Alexander acting in front of his mother, they couldn't help but give him a couple of cold looks. But they quickly changed it so Anna wouldn't notice.
In front of his mother he would act like a healthy and well-educated child, but when he was not present he was quite the opposite, one could say that he acted like a wise and powerful old man. They were like two sides of the same coin.
Without noticing the glances of others he began to talk to Audrey and Frey over breakfast. During the conversation, Audrey found a space to mention the concerns that Alexander raised yesterday, as well as their solution.
Anna at first was a little doubtful about it but after Frey and Audrey's explanations, she finally gave in.
At first, Anna just like Audrey wanted to hire ordinary people but Audrey explained that for the moment they could not afford to have spies among their employees, so after a time of discussion, they concluded buying slaves to operate the shop.
But Anna said that when her power was more consolidated, she would hire ordinary people for the positions. She understood that many despise her, so they will try to play tricks on her as Joanna Dunham did.
Anna thought for a moment and decided to go to the slave market of the capital today, anyway for the matters related to the sea palace, Almost no customers, so it would not make much difference to open it and not open it.
In addition to an assistant, Anna remembered that more or less at her age was that Audrey came into her life. So she showed no objection to that.
Anna, of course, did not forget to thank Frey for his advice, but Frey did not accept it he felt somewhat uncomfortable, He was just repeating what Alexander said yesterday. therefore he did not dare to take credit for it.
This child was too bright, Yesterday they talked about agreeing with Audrey to go to the slave market but her mother did not know, and today without agreeing Anna agreed on the same, there was only one explanation, This child since yesterday knew that his mother would be beautiful with going today, adding the fact that he manipulated the conversation a little so that Anna thought it was his idea to go to the market today, Frey could only feel a little bit of fear.
So after breakfast, Anna, Alexander, and Audrey took a carriage to the slave market, Many would think the places were dirty and sad, but they were just the opposite. They were elegant and clean. This was because many if not all of the people they bought were wealthy or noble people, who needed labor for their businesses or population for their territory.
Buying slaves were much cheaper than hiring ordinary people, only have to provide the three meals plus a roof, but governments limited the amount of slave labor that merchants could have. This ensured that there were jobs for people who were not slaves. A kingdom should have plebeians, not just slaves.
The royal family was very protective of the plebeians, the royal families protected small businesses like bakeries, and if there is a conflict between a prominent merchant and that baker, the royal family will be on the baker's side. This has an explanation, many royal families mistrusted the nobles they named.
But it was a necessary thing, If a commoner did not gain anything by serving the kingdom, he will not have patriotism towards the kingdom. Because of that, the royal family gives them noble titles and territories.
Knowing that this was a double-edged sword, the royal family must have something in their favor, and that was the plebeians. If a nobleman were to attempt a coup d'etat, many of the ordinary citizens would support the royal family.
If the present royal family treats you well, it does not mean that the next royal family treats you the same. So many powerful nobles would have to take a great effort to carry out a coup d'etat.
There were also nobles who bought people to go and live in their territories given by the royal family, this was the opposite of the above, the royal family instead of limiting it encouraged it.
This was because many of the slaves came from overpopulated states, in which some plebeians could not pay their taxes, and with this method, the distribution of the population becomes much more heterogeneous within the kingdom.
So buying slaves was common within this world.
Anna looked for the most massive slave shop within the kingdom, the "Niv Trade Store".
Upon entering it, a middle-aged man dressed elegantly greeted them with a small bow: "Welcome, Dear Customers".
After the bow, he led them to a room, in which they were served some tea and some small sandwiches. After serving the tea and sandwiches, the middle-aged man stepped aside, occasionally making conversation.
After a few minutes another man arrived and sat down on the other side of the three of them, and with a smile said, "What can I do for you?"
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When Frey and Audrey saw Alexander acting in front of his mother, they couldn't help but give him a couple of cold looks. But they quickly changed it so Anna wouldn't notice.
In front of his mother he would act like a healthy and well-educated child, but when he was not present he was quite the opposite, one could say that he acted like a wise and powerful old man. They were like two sides of the same coin.
Without noticing the glances of others he began to talk to Audrey and Frey over breakfast. During the conversation, Audrey found a space to mention the concerns that Alexander raised yesterday, as well as their solution.
Anna at first was a little doubtful about it but after Frey and Audrey's explanations, she finally gave in.
At first, Anna just like Audrey wanted to hire ordinary people but Audrey explained that for the moment they could not afford to have spies among their employees, so after a time of discussion, they concluded buying slaves to operate the shop.
But Anna said that when her power was more consolidated, she would hire ordinary people for the positions. She understood that many despise her, so they will try to play tricks on her as Joanna Dunham did.
Anna thought for a moment and decided to go to the slave market of the capital today, anyway for the matters related to the sea palace, Almost no customers, so it would not make much difference to open it and not open it.
In addition to an assistant, Anna remembered that more or less at her age was that Audrey came into her life. So she showed no objection to that.
Anna, of course, did not forget to thank Frey for his advice, but Frey did not accept it he felt somewhat uncomfortable, He was just repeating what Alexander said yesterday. therefore he did not dare to take credit for it.
This child was too bright, Yesterday they talked about agreeing with Audrey to go to the slave market but her mother did not know, and today without agreeing Anna agreed on the same, there was only one explanation, This child since yesterday knew that his mother would be beautiful with going today, adding the fact that he manipulated the conversation a little so that Anna thought it was his idea to go to the market today, Frey could only feel a little bit of fear.
So after breakfast, Anna, Alexander, and Audrey took a carriage to the slave market, Many would think the places were dirty and sad, but they were just the opposite. They were elegant and clean. This was because many if not all of the people they bought were wealthy or noble people, who needed labor for their businesses or population for their territory.
Buying slaves were much cheaper than hiring ordinary people, only have to provide the three meals plus a roof, but governments limited the amount of slave labor that merchants could have. This ensured that there were jobs for people who were not slaves. A kingdom should have plebeians, not just slaves.
The royal family was very protective of the plebeians, the royal families protected small businesses like bakeries, and if there is a conflict between a prominent merchant and that baker, the royal family will be on the baker's side. This has an explanation, many royal families mistrusted the nobles they named.
But it was a necessary thing, If a commoner did not gain anything by serving the kingdom, he will not have patriotism towards the kingdom. Because of that, the royal family gives them noble titles and territories.
Knowing that this was a double-edged sword, the royal family must have something in their favor, and that was the plebeians. If a nobleman were to attempt a coup d'etat, many of the ordinary citizens would support the royal family.
If the present royal family treats you well, it does not mean that the next royal family treats you the same. So many powerful nobles would have to take a great effort to carry out a coup d'etat.
There were also nobles who bought people to go and live in their territories given by the royal family, this was the opposite of the above, the royal family instead of limiting it encouraged it.
This was because many of the slaves came from overpopulated states, in which some plebeians could not pay their taxes, and with this method, the distribution of the population becomes much more heterogeneous within the kingdom.
So buying slaves was common within this world.
Anna looked for the most massive slave shop within the kingdom, the "Niv Trade Store".
Upon entering it, a middle-aged man dressed elegantly greeted them with a small bow: "Welcome, Dear Customers".
After the bow, he led them to a room, in which they were served some tea and some small sandwiches. After serving the tea and sandwiches, the middle-aged man stepped aside, occasionally making conversation.
After a few minutes another man arrived and sat down on the other side of the three of them, and with a smile said, "What can I do for you?"
When Frey and Audrey saw Alexander acting in front of his mother, they couldn't help but give him a couple of cold looks. But they quickly changed it so Anna wouldn't notice.In front of his mother he would act like a healthy and well-educated child, but when he was not present he was quite the opposite, one could say that he acted like a wise and powerful old man. They were like two sides of the same coin.Without noticing the glances of others he began to talk to Audrey and Frey over breakfast. During the conversation, Audrey found a space to mention the concerns that Alexander raised yesterday, as well as their solution.Anna at first was a little doubtful about it but after Frey and Audrey's explanations, she finally gave in.At first, Anna just like Audrey wanted to hire ordinary people but Audrey explained that for the moment they could not afford to have spies among their employees, so after a time of discussion, they concluded buying slaves to operate the shop.But Anna said that when her power was more consolidated, she would hire ordinary people for the positions. She understood that many despise her, so they will try to play tricks on her as Joanna Dunham did.Anna thought for a moment and decided to go to the slave market of the capital today, anyway for the matters related to the sea palace, Almost no customers, so it would not make much difference to open it and not open it.In addition to an assistant, Anna remembered that more or less at her age was that Audrey came into her life. So she showed no objection to that.Anna, of course, did not forget to thank Frey for his advice, but Frey did not accept it he felt somewhat uncomfortable, He was just repeating what Alexander said yesterday. therefore he did not dare to take credit for it.This child was too bright, Yesterday they talked about agreeing with Audrey to go to the slave market but her mother did not know, and today without agreeing Anna agreed on the same, there was only one explanation, This child since yesterday knew that his mother would be beautiful with going today, adding the fact that he manipulated the conversation a little so that Anna thought it was his idea to go to the market today, Frey could only feel a little bit of fear.So after breakfast, Anna, Alexander, and Audrey took a carriage to the slave market, Many would think the places were dirty and sad, but they were just the opposite. They were elegant and clean. This was because many if not all of the people they bought were wealthy or noble people, who needed labor for their businesses or population for their territory.Buying slaves were much cheaper than hiring ordinary people, only have to provide the three meals plus a roof, but governments limited the amount of slave labor that merchants could have. This ensured that there were jobs for people who were not slaves. A kingdom should have plebeians, not just slaves.The royal family was very protective of the plebeians, the royal families protected small businesses like bakeries, and if there is a conflict between a prominent merchant and that baker, the royal family will be on the baker's side. This has an explanation, many royal families mistrusted the nobles they named.But it was a necessary thing, If a commoner did not gain anything by serving the kingdom, he will not have patriotism towards the kingdom. Because of that, the royal family gives them noble titles and territories.Knowing that this was a double-edged sword, the royal family must have something in their favor, and that was the plebeians. If a nobleman were to attempt a coup d'etat, many of the ordinary citizens would support the royal family.If the present royal family treats you well, it does not mean that the next royal family treats you the same. So many powerful nobles would have to take a great effort to carry out a coup d'etat.There were also nobles who bought people to go and live in their territories given by the royal family, this was the opposite of the above, the royal family instead of limiting it encouraged it.This was because many of the slaves came from overpopulated states, in which some plebeians could not pay their taxes, and with this method, the distribution of the population becomes much more heterogeneous within the kingdom.So buying slaves was common within this world.Anna looked for the most massive slave shop within the kingdom, the "Niv Trade Store".Upon entering it, a middle-aged man dressed elegantly greeted them with a small bow: "Welcome, Dear Customers".After the bow, he led them to a room, in which they were served some tea and some small sandwiches. After serving the tea and sandwiches, the middle-aged man stepped aside, occasionally making conversation.After a few minutes another man arrived and sat down on the other side of the three of them, and with a smile said, "What can I do for you?"
