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At this time, the dental shops were all formal businesses under the governance of the government. Buyers and sellers all pay taxes, which is also a major source of government tax revenue.

Most of the land in Biyang County is enclosed as pasture and used to raise horses. Naturally, the more outsiders who are good at raising horses, the better.

Magistrate Ma County has been buying slaves from outside the customs since he built the horse farm more than 20 years ago. In this way, it also greatly ensures that the racecourse can continuously breed good horses.

Therefore, the dental industry in Biyang County is very prosperous and has long become the pillar industry of Biyang County.

After all, all the good horses raised at the racecourse must be handed over to the Nanyang Prince's Palace. Only the inferior horses left behind can be sold out. The tooth shop business had no such worries and developed extremely vigorously.

The dental shop, which has been in business for more than 20 years, has its own way of buying and selling people. The man Ya led the nobles to a house, where there was a strong man with a dark complexion, curly hair, and indeed green eyes. The woman next to the strong man has a thick body and equally dark skin.

They were obviously a couple, with four young men and women of varying heights behind them. The eldest was sixteen or seventeen years old, and the youngest was only two or three years old. Hearing the sound of the door being opened, he quickly threw himself into the woman's arms.

"This family of six is ​​from the Kumoxi tribe." Ren Yazi talked eloquently: "Their family originally had cattle and sheep, but they encountered a pack of wolves and everything was ruined. They had no way to survive on the grassland, so they voluntarily sold them Both husband and wife can raise horses, and their eldest son and daughter can also raise horses. As for the two younger ones, they have to be bought together."

Whether it is "voluntary" or not, no one will delve into it.

Jiang Shaohua nodded slightly when he saw that the family was fairly well-dressed and did not look emaciated from hunger.

Ma Yaozong raised his eyebrows and immediately whispered: "Miss Jiang, most of the people who raise horses in the horse farm are like this. Once you buy them, they become a family. Although you have to raise more children, with them here, the horse slaves can I will stay with peace of mind and focus on raising horses.”

“When the children grow up, they can take over from their elderly parents and continue raising horses.”

The whole family stays together in one place, has enough food and clothing, and can concentrate on raising horses and grazing. It is also a good life for some poor herdsmen.

Jiang Shaohua looked at Ma Yaozong: "Do they get paid on weekdays?"

Ma Yaozong replied: "There are some, but the wages are not much."

He refused to give specific figures, which shows that the wages are not worth mentioning. At least I can't save the amount to redeem myself.

Jiang Shaohua asked no more questions and followed Ren Ya to the next room.

There are also several members of the family in this room. The difference is that there are no men in this family, they are all women. The older one looks to be in his thirties, and there are two teenage girls of a different race, with exceptionally white skin and emerald green eyes. There are also two girls, only six or seven years old, both of whom are beautiful.

"Miss Jiang, please take a look," the smart Ren Yazi flattered Jiang Shaohua enthusiastically: "This family is from the Khitan. The man was recruited as a cavalry, and later died in the war. A family of old, weak, women and children were left behind. Originally, we were such people. They refused to take it, but they begged and begged for a way to survive, so we reluctantly bought them.”

Jiang Shaohua glanced at Ren Yazi.

Although he didn't say anything, Ren Yazi was stunned and felt a chill rush from the soles of his feet to Tianling Gai.

Out of a small person's keen sense of danger, Ren Yazi immediately told the truth: "Actually, these women are all going to be sold to wealthy families as maids."

Being a waiter in Israel is not a good way out.

But what’s the point of being reduced to being sold as goods? Selling to a wealthy family is much better than selling to a brothel.

Jiang Shaohua frowned and said nothing.

Chen Jinyu suddenly turned around: "Master Ma, how much money do these women cost? I bought..."

"Sister, there is no need to buy it." Jiang Shaohua interrupted Chen Jinyu unexpectedly: "Such things happen everywhere. We can buy these days today, but can we buy them all back in the future? It's not like this if we have money. For all kinds of flowers.”

Chen Jinyu said: "Since we meet them, this is their opportunity. In short, we must rescue them from the fire pit first."

Jiang Shaohua acquiesced. Can Ma Yaozong make Chen Jinyu pay?

"I'll take care of this matter." Ma Yaozong is young but behaves seasonedly: "You two ladies, please wait a moment."

Then he went to negotiate with Ren Yazi, agreed on the money for selling the five women, and signed the deed. The deed must be sent to the government office to be stamped with the official seal, and a tax must be paid, and the transaction is considered to have gone through the government office.

Those women were all foreigners and could not understand Daliang dialect. However, Ren Yazi gave their deeds to Mr. Ma, so they could understand them. They knelt down and kowtowed together.

Ma Yaozong said hurriedly: "The one who bought you is Miss Jiang and Miss Chen. You have the wrong master!"

"Master Ma," Jiang Shaohua suddenly opened his mouth: "The deeds for these five women will be left in my sister's hands and handed over to you. You are responsible for placing them in the racecourse."

Ma Yaozong was stunned.

Chen Jinyu was also startled and turned to look at the princess.

"They look different from ordinary people. They look like foreigners at first glance, and they can't speak Daliang dialect." Jiang Shaohua patiently explained: "Bring them to Nanyang County, how can they establish themselves? It would be better to go to the racecourse. There are many foreigners in the racecourse, maybe they I can meet people of the same tribe.”

"Besides, women in nomadic tribes also raise horses. Since we bought them, we should let them work as errands."

In short, the princess never raised idle people.

Chen Jinyu understood and nodded with a smile: "That's a good idea. Mr. Ma, I've already troubled you about this matter."

Ma Yaozong opened his mouth and responded.

……

In less than half an hour, what happened in Yaxing reached the ears of Magistrate Ma.

Ma County is dazzling, but my mind is clear. I closed my eyes and breathed a sigh of relief. This young Nanyang Princess is very smart and powerful, but she also has a kind heart that pities the weak.

He only hoped that the princess would be merciful, and since he was still working hard for the palace at his age, his wish would be fulfilled.

That night, a reception banquet was held in the Ma family mansion.

All the officials from the county government arrived, as did several big families in Biyang County and prominent squires. Of course, they are not qualified to sit at the same table as the princess.

At the seat where the princess was sitting, there was Chen Changshi and Song Tongtong Wen Zhubin. As for Lu Junma and Yang Ju, they were sent back to Nanyang Prince's Mansion when they left Ye County.

Magistrate Ma also sat at this table, and Ma Yaozong stood beside Magistrate Ma, responsible for pouring wine for everyone.

After some pleasantries, the reception banquet officially began.

Jiang Shaohua did not drink, and Chen Changshi and others only drank a few drinks to show off their drunkenness.

Halfway through the feast, Magistrate Ma suddenly stood up and held his hands in his hands: "I have something I want to ask of the princess."

Jiang Shaohua's gaze fell on Magistrate Ma: "What a coincidence, I also have something to discuss with Magistrate Ma."

Magistrate Ma: "..." (End of chapter)