Chapter 297 Treasure Girl!(1/3)
In Westeros.
Because of the existence of the Seven Gods' beliefs, slavery was hated by people and was severely banned.
And in the continent of Essos.
It is still popular in many Liberal Federation cities.
Just like Pantos, although slaves are also prohibited on the surface, as long as they are given the new title of "free slave", they can openly sell slaves.
This is not only because the rich and slaves took advantage of the legal loopholes.
It is not so much that the huge chain of interests is trampling on the majesty of the so-called law.
But there is an exception to a free city-state.
That is the "Brafoss" city-state located at the northwest end of the continent of Ersos.
Bravos is the most special and powerful city-state among the free trade city-states.
Because the rights and wealth of "Brafoss" all come from sailing, the ruler of this city-state is also called "Aquaman!".
And because "Brafoss" was founded by escaped slaves.
Therefore, they did not allow the existence of slavery and did not make transactions with Slave Bay.
Pantos.
On the first day after Morgan crossed the narrow sea and arrived in this city, he encountered a public auction of slaves, no, it was an auction of "free slaves".
Stop and stand on the edge of the auction venue.
Listening to the commentary of the middle-aged auctioneer who was dressed in exquisite and brightly, and the discussion of the crowd around him.
Morgan quickly gained a preliminary understanding of the so-called "free slave" on the high platform in front of him.
For example, he knew that female slaves were the most valuable, especially young and beautiful female slaves, and the same was true for underage female slaves.
But the number is relatively small.
Then there are male slaves in their prime, because they can work.
As for underage boy slaves, it is the cheapest.
Because they don't have the strength.
Of course, there are exceptions for every child, and the same is true for underage slave boys. As long as they look handsome and beautiful, the price is also expensive.
"Everyone, this auction..."
The bloated middle-aged slave trader is still in Balaba.
But today's weather is very good, the sky is cloudless, it is noon, and the sun is a little hot.
Some of the buyers watching below couldn't stand and couldn't wait.
"I know, I know..."
"Stop talking, start quickly..."
"This damn weather is so hot..."
"If it weren't for these girls, I wouldn't have come..."
“Start quickly…”
“…”
The urging of the onlookers not only did not make the bloated slave merchants on the stage angry, but was even happier because his products were popular.
"Since you are so enthusiastic, let's start..."
The middle-aged bloated slave merchant showed the iconic profiteer smile and waved his hand behind. The guards guarding the slave immediately brought a thin and dirty boy to the front of the platform.
"At the age of eleven, thirty silver coins will start, and each price increase must not be less than one silver coins. Now start..."
The bloated slave merchant finished speaking.
The quotation sounded immediately below.
"thirty..."
“Thirty-one…”
“Thirty-one time…”
“Thirty-one or two…”
"Thirty-one and three times... the deal!"
“Bring the next one…”
Looking at the slave boy who was taken to the public for auction on the platform to lose weight, his eyes were terrified, and the auction process that the slave merchants and the people below were extremely familiar with.
Morgan felt a little touched.
But he didn't say anything.
As he had heard before, the first boy was sold at a low auction price, indicating the value of these slave boys.
Soon, the second boy was brought up.
"Four years old, thirty silver coins are starting, and now it starts..."
"thirty..."
“Thirty-one…”
“Thirty-four…”
"Thirty-four third time... deal!"
“…”
Watching slaves after slaves are auctioned.
Morgan gradually saw a lot of things when he stood off the stage.
For example: The older the boy, the healthier he looks, the higher the price he sells;
The boys and slaves were worn out and dirty, while the five girls' clothes were also the lowest-level linen, but the clothes and bodies were obviously much cleaner.
The auction continues.
Although Morgan did not have the need to buy these slaves, he did not move away.
[Let me briefly talk about the currency situation in the entire world. Because the monetary system of Game of Thrones is somewhat unscientific and in order to make writing more convenient, the exchange rate of gold coins to silver coins is fixed here: 1 gold coins = 50 silver coins]
Time passes slowly.
When the last boy was sold for thirty-five silver coins.
Finally, the auction of the five girls began.
Morgan could clearly feel that the atmosphere of the crowd around him had changed a lot.
Obviously, many people here are coming for these five girls.
"I know you've been waiting for it for a long time..."
"But you all know the price of girls, so I won't talk nonsense..."
The bloated slave trader said and waved his hand again. The first girl with an ordinary appearance and thin body was taken to the high platform.
"At the age of twelve, seventy silver coins will be auctioned. Each price increase must not be less than five silver coins. Now..."
“Seventy-five…”
“Eighty-five…”
"One hundred..."
Looking at the intense scene of everyone bidding enthusiastically in front of the high platform.
Morgan has seen that these girls are indeed much higher than boys.
“One Hundred and Twenty…”
"One Hundred and Twenty First...Second..."
"One Hundred and Twenty Third...Trade!"
"Take the next one..."
"One Hundred and Seventy..."
"One Hundred and Seventy Cells Third...Trade!"
As the auction of the five girls began, the atmosphere on the scene became higher and higher.
The middle-aged slave merchants obviously knew very well that the better the quality of slaves, the more they were placed behind them.
This is true for the boy in front and the girl in back.
This has led to the fiercer competition among the crowd.
To be continued...