Craftsman Slaves
However, if they continued to linger here, the outcome was obvious—sooner or later, they would meet their demise! After all, a Bull Fief Territory could hardly withstand the fierce attack of those decaying creatures. As the lord, he knew this all too well.
Therefore, the only way out for him was to gain the favor of a powerful nobleman and, under the guise of being conscripted into the army, transform himself into a loyal subject under that nobleman. Once he successfully rose to the position of a nobleman's subordinate, according to regulations, he would bear the responsibility and obligation to go to his lord's fiefdom to serve him faithfully and at his side.
In this way, he could legitimately hand over the territory of his family to other members of the family for management. Thus, when he chose to leave, it would no longer be considered as abandoning his territory.
Even if his territory is destroyed one day, he will not have to worry about being held accountable by the Noble Council, and may even receive some compensation. However, obtaining such an opportunity is not easy and will certainly require paying a very high price.
"If we want to persuade those high-ranking nobles to change their minds and make an exception for us..."
"Offering only a small amount of money will probably not be enough!"
"I'm afraid only breaking up and selling off the entire Bull Fief will satisfy their insatiable appetite."
In recent years, aid to Bull Fief has been pouring in from all over the world. A large amount of wealth has flowed into Bull Fief, but surprisingly, rumors have circulated that the Bull Fief's army has not updated its equipment for several years.
Moreover, even the recruitment of new soldiers seems to depend on the support of other territories.
It's not hard to imagine that this huge sum of money may have already been firmly in the hands of that Bull Viscount, secretly appropriating it for himself, rather than being used for legitimate purposes.
After all, as long as he can break away from Bull Fief.
What does it matter to him whether the Bull Fief can hold their ground or not?
As long as he has enough money on hand.
That would allow him to find a powerful noble lord willing to accept him.
Having acquired the status of a vassal of a great noble lord, and possessing a certain amount of wealth, he...
It's entirely possible to open up the joints.
To gain a better territory within the Imperium.
As for whether the family members left behind in the territory will survive this disaster.
I doubt he'd care.
"After all, nobles... have always been a symbol of selfishness and greed."
"Nobles with humanity are extremely rare."
"Find a village nearby and let the team stop and rest there."
"Then take your people and come with me!"
Chen Changhe turned his head and instructed Ma Dexiang.
Today, the Bull Fief own abandoned villages.
Either the residents were forcibly conscripted, or they couldn't bear the exorbitant taxes and levies.
Although these abandoned villages are somewhat dilapidated.
However, it's better to stay there than to camp in the wild.
After all, there are still a large number of elderly, weak, sick and disabled people in the team.
These were all slaves he brought from his family.
He originally planned to sell the slaves he had brought from his family and exchange them for other slaves.
For example, Demi-humans slaves.
Demi-humans are hybrids of humans and Beastfolk.
It is neither human nor Beastfolk.
Their physical abilities are weaker than those of Beastfolk, but much better than those of ordinary humans.
Because of historical reasons.
There are many Demi-humans within the Dragon Empire.
They lived together as a clan, and their lives were very difficult.
Human beings generally despise Demi-humans.
They considered them to be of inferior blood.
Even if they were both slaves.
Strong and robust Demi-humans slaves are priced far lower than human slaves.
If they were all replaced with Demi-humans slaves.
Chen Changhe only needs to spend another 300 gold coins to finish it.
Anyway, he's not a native of this world.
There were few taboos regarding using Demi-humans as subjects.
On the contrary.
He actually found kemonomimi (animal-eared girls) particularly cute.
They're inherently adorable.
Capable and lovable leaders, isn't that great?
As for whether they might secretly escape.
Let's not even talk about how the Dragon Empire had special methods of controlling slaves.
Each slave is marked with a magical Slave Contract mark.
The slave's contract was used to detonate the contract mark.
Once the slaves escaped.
As a slave owner, Chen Changhe could use contracts to make them perform head-exploding acts at any time.
Moreover, once the people begin to Orkification and become believers in the Ork God.
Everything these people own will belong to Chen Changhe.
At that time, Chen Changhe, who represents the Ork God, will be their living god.
They're too busy groveling to even acknowledge him.
How could they possibly escape?
Not long ago, Chen Changhe compiled statistics on the identities of these slaves.
He was surprised to find that many of the slaves were artisans.
In this world, blacksmiths, carpenters, stonemasons, and other craftspeople who earn their living through their skills are collectively referred to as artisans.
Craftsmen should theoretically enjoy a high social status.
They should never have been enslaved.
However, these craftsmen were either too old or had physical disabilities.
He has long since lost the ability to work.
Once they lose their ability to work, they lose all their privileges.
If some disaster were to occur, becoming a slave would not be impossible.
This group of artisans came from a viscount's territory.
They had been working for the Viscount since they were young.
However, the viscount immediately turned hostile when they lost their ability to work due to old age or disability.
They were forcibly transformed into slaves.
They originally thought that slaves with the status of artisans could be sold for a very high price.
But to my surprise, no one was willing to buy it.
In the end, he could only sell it to Lion Count at the price of an ordinary slave.
This time, the official in charge of giving Chen Changhe slaves.
I don't know whether it was because they didn't look closely, or if it was intentional.
They were sent over by mixing them with ordinary slaves.
"The profession of craftsman is one where the older you get, the more sought-after you become!"
Even if they are old and have lost their ability to work.
Their years of experience still hold true.
They could absolutely serve as teachers and train more craftsmen.
That baron is a complete waste of talent.
Moreover, Chen Changhe now possesses the Orkification Lord Talent.
Once they enter the territory, the territory Orkification effect is activated.
As the time spent residing in the territory increases.
Their physique will become stronger and stronger.
At that time, things like rejuvenation and limb regeneration will not be impossible.
That means we got a bunch of craftsmen for free.
As for the elderly, the infirm, and the disabled...
The same applies.
Once they reach the territory, they are guaranteed to survive.
"What kind of people have the highest level of faith in deities?"
Those who receive help in times of need have the strongest faith in the gods!
Originally considered trash, the old, weak, sick, and disabled slaves gained healthy and strong bodies under the protection of the Ork God.
How could they not be extremely grateful to the Ork God?
We can just collect the Power of Faith when the time comes.
"Also send a few trusted men to the market in Bull Fief to buy grain and Corruption Godstone."
He bought some supplies in other cities along the way.
But that's still not enough.
Once he entered the Northlands, into the region shrouded in a fog of Corruption Mists.
Even if he brought a lot of gold coins, he would have nowhere to use them.
It's better to just spend it all here.
"Yes, Your Excellency."
Ma Dexiang nodded in agreement, while also displaying a fawning expression.
He was completely oblivious to the fact that he, as the captain of the guards dispatched by the family, was so obedient to Chen Changhe.
Chen Changhe nodded in satisfaction.
These personnel arrangements certainly do not necessarily require Ma Dexiang.
He simply wanted Ma Dexiang to give him an answer.
Among the people he trained, very few possessed management skills.
Ma Dexiang is the most malleable of them all.
He was also willing to give the other person a chance to grow.