Chapter 634 There are smart people everywhere
"Back?"
"Back."
Psyche pointed to the refrigerator and said, "Get your own drinks."
Frederick opened the refrigerator and found that there were many trial products of drinks that were not yet on the market. He took a bottle of grape-flavored powder and drank it.
"It tastes pretty good." He was very satisfied with the new drink. "What's the latest news?"
He left in the summer of 1036 and came back in the spring of 1037. A lot of things must have happened during that period that he didn't know about, so he went to Psyche's office as soon as he came back.
Psyche leaned back in the chair, pushed back a strand of brown hair around her ears, looked at him seriously with her light brown eyes, and said: "Starting this year, the Principality of Mainz and the Principality of Bain have enacted serf self-redemption policies. , a large number of nobles followed, and more than half of the serfs paid free money and became freedmen.”
"This means that you are now a boulder rolling down from the top of the mountain, and there is no way back."
Frederick was mentally prepared for the news, but the numbers exceeded expectations.
"More than half?" He was a little surprised. "Where did those serfs get their money?"
He still knew about the living conditions of the serfs. Not to mention that the families had no money, some even didn't have much firewood, and the whole family froze to death in winter.
I also took this into consideration when I discussed this matter with the Archduke of Mainz and the Archduke of Byrne in the south, thinking that only a few people could redeem their freedom at the beginning.
Now there are more than half of them, where does the money come from?
Psyche said seriously: "Of course it's your money."
Frederick was confused and asked: "I have never approved such a payment. Has anyone picked up the money order?"
There is a budget within the principality and himself every year. Although it is not in the country, the overall items will basically not change. If additional money is to be increased, he must sign it.
Of course, Psyche can also sign on your behalf.
Psyche spread her hands and said, "I didn't approve this payment for you."
"Also, don't underestimate the heroes of the world."
Frederick had a question mark on his face, waiting for her to explain.
Psyche told him a story that he got after sending someone to investigate recently.
There is a preferential group in the Principality of Wesson - veterans.
With the wars going on everywhere these days, Frederick improved their treatment in all aspects, otherwise no one would be willing to help you fight.
One advantage they have is that their loan amounts are higher than others.
These veterans had their own tavern where they met, and the serfs' self-redemption became a hot topic.
Many of them were mercenaries from the Black Forest. As soon as Mao grew up, he followed his father and brother to become mercenaries, and later joined the Wesson Army.
Ruitpold is in his twenties. He followed his father's mercenary team to many places since he was a child. Later, his father joined the Wessen Army. He came to Wesenberg City to study and joined the army after graduation. He joined the army not long after. The Battle to Reconquer Constantbul.
During that war, his left leg was severely burned when he attacked the Galini offensive position, and his calf was amputated. After retiring, he drove an elevator in a luxury hotel. He often boasted that Fatih, the emperor of the Ghazi Empire, had treated him to drinks and even Let a very beautiful maid serve you.
He was discussing the topic of self-redemption of serfs with someone that day. After drinking a few glasses of beer, he suddenly said: "I think pulling people out of the Black Forest to fight is about the same as pulling people into factories to work."
The people around him just laughed, it was indeed quite similar.
Luitpold also laughed at first.
After the tavern closed, he walked on the street and woke up when the cold wind blew.
He didn't sleep well that night. He tossed and turned in bed, and his mind was filled with the words he had just said unintentionally.
When a new day came, Luitpold put on his prosthetic leg, got dressed, combed his short hair neatly, took a deep breath, and headed to the hotel where he worked.
A few days later, he showed up at a chicken farm. Spike and Luitpold met by chance outside the football field.
At that time, fans of the two teams were fighting, and Luitpold took off his prosthetic leg and used it as a weapon to fight against the crowd. Everyone around him, including the police who came to maintain order, were dumbfounded.
However, this did not prevent the police from arresting him and locking him up for one night. At that time, Spike was locked up with him for the same reason.
As soon as Spike finished his work, he came to the reception room to wait for him and asked: "You don't have to go to work today, why do you have time to come here?"
Ruitpold said: "I resigned yesterday."
Spike asked in surprise: "Did you hit someone with your leg again?"
Lutpold waved his hand and said: "No, I resigned on my own initiative."
Spike nodded and asked again: "Did you find the money or was it kept by some noble lady?"
Lutpold made a move to take off his legs, and Spike moved to hide back.
"No kidding." Lutpold said, "I found a new business opportunity and decided to do something big. Please give me some ideas."
Spike got serious and waited for him to finish.
Lutpold asked him: "Have you heard about the redemption of serfs?"
Spike nodded.
Luitpold continued: "I know what those serfs are like. They basically have no money to redeem themselves."
"You said before that you wanted to open a new chicken farm, but it's hard to find a place in the Principality of Wesson, and it's hard to find manpower outside of town."
Spike somewhat understood what he meant and said: "You mean, I pay to redeem the serfs and then let them work for me?"
"But I can't afford that much money. The construction of facilities requires a lot of money, and there is no money to give to their lords."
Lutpold shook his head and said: "I will pay for the redemption. At the same time, I will sign a contract with the redeemed serfs. They will work for me and I will pay them wages."
"I will introduce you to the lord to invest in a chicken farm, but you must sign an employment contract with me. The wages will be paid directly to me and I will give it to the workers."
Spike understood and said: "You are just like the gangsters at the dock in the past. The gangsters let the porters do the work. They took the captain's money and withheld part of it and gave it to the porters."
Lütpold did not take up the challenge and continued: "I have a lot to do. It is impossible for those serfs to work in the factory from the beginning, so I need to train them so that you will be willing to use them. Right? ”
Spike fully understood what he meant, thought for a moment, and said, "If you can provide qualified workers, I wouldn't mind recruiting them from you."
“But you also have risks, not everyone can be a worker.”
In recent years, many people have come to the Principality of Wesson and want to work in factories, but some people are really unable to work as workers due to various reasons and can only do other jobs.
Luitpold nodded and said: "Indeed, this is one of the risks."
"I plan to start from the Black Forest. Over the years, vocational education schools have been built to allow young people there to come to work in the Principality of Wesson. My father knows the people there."
Spike remembered something and said: "I remember I heard you say that there is a military academy over there and your father works there."
Lutpold nodded. The Black Forest is one of the sources of troops for the Wesson Army, but his father is just a dormitory administrator, so there is no need to talk about this kind of thing.
He continued: "So I plan to send the redeemed serfs there first, so that they can master the appropriate skills, and then negotiate with the factory."
After hearing this, Spike thought for a while and said with some worry: "You have to pay the free money, support people first, and help them pay their tuition."
“If you want to gather enough workers, you need to have a large base, which means higher start-up capital.”
Lutpold nodded and said: "Yes, we have to continue to think of a solution."
"I want to ask you a favor. Don't you have a salon for small factory owners? Can you take me there next time?"
(End of chapter)