Qin Duan replied with a smile: "The salt and tobacco in the Northwest County have been monopolized, but I don't advocate that Beiloulan should also handle it in the same way, in terms of tariffs, I think the tariffs in the territory under my management should be the same, I think the proportion of trade tariffs between Beiloulan and Northwest County should be reduced, and the specific situation should be coordinated by the financial department." ”

As soon as Qin Duan's words fell, he immediately won the warm applause of everyone present to show his welcome, you must know that the trade between the Northwest and North Loulan is frequent, and according to the current shape, it will definitely be further strengthened, whether it is the import or export of goods, tariffs are a considerable weight, Qin Dui's words came out, and it was naturally supported by everyone.

As soon as the Indian merchant bowed back with satisfaction, a middle-aged man in Andean national costume stood up and saluted again, and asked: "Lord Qin, I am a cloth merchant, and every year I have to import a lot of silk and cotton cloth from all over the empire, but the road condition from the northwest to the city of Luvito is really bad, especially in the rainy season, it is unbearable, every year I lose more than 10,000 silver due to the moldy cloth, and now the road in the northwest has been repaired, and I have just heard the adults say that we want to speed up the pace of road traffic construction in North Loulan, I wonder if this path is on the agenda? ”

"Yes, the speed up of transportation construction that I just mentioned includes not only the road project from Vito City to Qingyang in the northwest, but also the road from Vito City to Shuangduiji and even to the Indean Kingdom. Qin's plan was very ambitious, not only in terms of commercial interests, but also of great military significance.

Qin Dui's words once again won the warm applause of everyone present.

"My lord, I have long heard that the adults are opposed to the slave trade, and we admire them very much. I wonder if the adults can declare the slave trade in Beiloulan illegal after taking over the management of Beiloulan? We, the Anti-Slave Trade League, will strongly support your Excellency's decision. Another middle-aged scribe stood up and bowed in question.

Qin Duan was a little surprised. There are still people who ask this kind of question at such a time, and it seems that he also understands his attitude very clearly, he fixed his eyes, although the person who asked the question was very polite, but he couldn't hide a sense of arrogance, a thin face. He has a black beard on his chin and is dressed in a dark Andean robe.

This person Qin Duan has also heard of it, he is the most famous antique and jewelry merchant in North Loulan, and he is also a well-known jewelry and antique connoisseur in the whole of Loulan, he is a staunch anti-slave, and he also invited some like-minded people to form a North Loulan Anti-Slave Trade Alliance to oppose the legalization of the slave trade. Since the slave trade was legal and protected by law throughout Loulan, the slave trade was very prosperous. But it also caused a backlash from many of the gentry.

As soon as his words fell, another old man of the Great Qin clan also stood up and bowed in support: "Yes, the old man has also heard of Lord Qin's anti-slave stance, and we strongly demand that Lord Qin declare it illegal in Beiloulan, cancel the slave trade, and effectively protect the personal rights and interests of slaves." ”

This old man of the Great Qin clan, Qin Du, also knew that he was a well-known papermaker and bookseller in Beiloulan, who owned several papermaking and printing workshops, as well as a large calligraphy and painting workshop. Also a staunch anti-slaver.

As soon as the two spoke, several people opposite them couldn't sit still. Immediately, some people stood up and objected: "Today is to discuss the important matter of preparing for the establishment of a local self-government, how can we talk about these irrelevant issues, I will still get down to business, do you say, Lord Qin?" The spokesman had a humble smile on his face.

"How can this be said to be a trifle? Sahelika, you little man with slave blood on your hands. I think you want to obstruct Lord Qin from implementing a policy to legalize the slave trade, right?! The antique dealer immediately stood up and accused the other party, and the two sides immediately quarreled with each other.

"That's it!" Qin Dui raised his voice, and the venue immediately fell silent, although the two sides were still glaring at each other, they were forced by Qin Dui's authority. They all sat back in their places.

"I didn't want to talk about this today, but since you have raised it, I will make it clear. To be honest, I'm not in favor of the slave trade. ”

Qin Dui thought for a moment and put forward his own point of view, but as soon as these words came out, several opponents of the slave trade were immediately overjoyed, while several slave traders were dead-faced, but most of the delegates frowned, knowing that almost everyone here was using slaves in their homes and workshops to some extent, and Qin Dui's words might have a great impact on their business and life.

"However, I don't think it is practical to abolish the slave trade at this time, after all, the slave trade in Beiloulan is now legal, and slaves are essential in your daily life now. Although I do not advocate it, in the northwestern counties, the slave trade still exists, and as long as they pay taxes according to the law, they are legal, and of course the tax rate is higher than that of other goods. Qin Duan said carefully that it was necessary to take into account both the feelings of the opposition and the interests of the slave traders.

"I should follow the example of the northwest when I establish a local self-government, but the tax rate may not be exactly the same as that in the northwest, and the actual situation is different in different places, but I still want to warn everyone not to excessively infringe on the personal rights and interests of slaves, especially atrocities such as arbitrary killing and wounding of slaves, which not only damage the image of the noble people here, but also the local government should also intervene if the circumstances are severe, and I also welcome the supervision of such atrocities by those who oppose the slave trade alliance."

Qin Duan said these words impartially like a tightrope, and Zhuge Fang next to him just put down the stone in his heart, after all, both sides have considerable influence, and the slightest carelessness will damage the interests of one party, and even Qin Duan himself feels that his words are quite level.

Qin Dui's words made both sides feel very satisfied, and the opponent of the slave trade also knew that it was not realistic to immediately declare the slave trade illegal, after all, even the slave trade in the northwest counties had not been canceled, and it was rare to have such a big progress, at least Qin Duan had expressed his disapproval of the slave trade on the spot, and also clearly put forward the article to protect the personal rights and interests of slaves.

And the slave traders are also very satisfied, the slave trade is originally a profiteering business, the tax rate is higher and has nothing to do with the overall situation, as long as the business can continue to be done, this cost is completely negligible, and Qin Duan also made it clear that as long as taxes are paid according to law, the slave trade is still protected, and the business can also be expanded to the northwest counties.

As for the infringement of the personal rights and interests of slaves, killing and injuring slaves was also something that slave traders did not want to see, which was equivalent to damaging their wealth, as long as they paid a little attention. (To be continued......)