Just as I became the Emperor of Humanity, the system appeared?

Chapter 16: Population is a precious source of nourishment

"Tell Tester that from this day forward, any conversion of the poor into slaves in the vicinity of the capital must be reported to the court and approved by me personally!"

Li Ang snorted coldly.

Every individual is a precious source of nourishment for building faith.

The "Yellow Weasel System" consumes a huge amount of resources. If surrender factions like Tester were to purchase and convert large numbers of slaves and send them to other races, not only would their own faith value increase be greatly reduced, but the potential of the entire Grant Kingdom would also be greatly weakened!

Li Ang will definitely crack down on such behavior.

The portly butler and the others trembled with fear: "Yes, Your Majesty! We will certainly convey this to Lord Tester..."

After driving away the fat butler and the others, Li Ang waved and summoned Old Fu Ye.

Old Fuye himself felt extremely honored that His Majesty the King had not only chased away the fat butler and the others, but had also come to see him alone.

With a mix of trepidation and excitement, Old Fuye entered Li Ang's carriage.

After some conversation, Li Ang gained a better understanding of the plight of the poor in these slums.

In the kingdom's population system, the poor were of higher status than slaves, but sometimes they lived worse than slaves.

Slaves who worked for their owners were generally guaranteed a basic daily ration.

The poor are essentially free people without any means of production. They have no land, no shops, no property, and no servants. If they also lack skills, they will find it very difficult to survive in the current environment of the kingdom. They can only beg for a living or scavenge for scraps from the nobles in the garbage dumps of the slums.

"The crux of the problem lies in the fact that the poor and starving people in the slums haven't found stable jobs and are constantly struggling to make ends meet!"

Li Ang put it succinctly.

Old Fuye nodded: "Yes, Your Majesty! That's the situation!"

Indeed, after Li Ang drove away the fat butler and the others, the eyes of the many poor people were filled with even more despair and even disgust!

As slaves to Tester, they could at least get a little black bread to eat, but in the slums, they could only endure endless hunger.

Li Ang thought to himself: What a waste! So many idle people, not making use of them, what a waste!

However, upon closer reflection, Li Ang was able to understand. The entire kingdom, or rather the entire world of swords and magic, was at a "medieval" level of technology, with extremely low productivity and poor commodity circulation, making it impossible for a large population to work.

Of course, Li Ang also knew that the most crucial point was that the nobles of this world liked to hoard large amounts of gold coins, causing a large amount of wealth to be unable to circulate.

"If money doesn't circulate, then gold coins are just gold coins! But if money circulates, it can create an endless supply of gold coins!"

Li Ang recalled a famous quote from an economist in his previous life, and a plan formed in his mind.

After disembarking from the carriage, Li Ang channeled his battle aura and, with the aid of his magical amplification equipment, his voice booming throughout every corner: "My people! I am about to establish a factory in the capital. Anyone with the ability to work can enter the factory to work!"

"The factory's minimum daily wage is 3 copper coins! Those with outstanding performance can be paid on a piece-rate basis—the more you work, the more you earn, and there's no upper limit to your salary! I can assure you that excellent performers will definitely earn four or five silver coins a day!"

Li Ang's words instantly caused a stir among the crowd!

"You can get copper coins! Those who perform exceptionally well and are diligent will also receive silver coins!"

"His Majesty the King is truly too benevolent!"

"One copper coin can buy one slice of cheese bread or ten slices of black bread! Once you enter the King's factory, you can achieve black bread freedom!"

"Hail, Your Majesty the King!"

The slum dwellers, who were once numb and desperate, now have eyes full of hope.

"Your Majesty, are there also opportunities for us older people to work in factories?"

Old Fu, having served as a deacon in a philanthropic association, thinks about things more deeply than the average person.

Li Ang smiled slightly: "There's no need to worry about that. There will be a wide variety of positions in the factory, and there won't be any elderly or infirm people without jobs."

Old Fuye was finally relieved and prostrated himself with utmost devotion, singing, "Praise be to the great King! Long live the King!"

Old Fuye's prestige and influence remained strong, and many poor people, seeing him leading the way, sincerely praised him, saying, "Praise be to His Majesty the King! Long live the King!"

This time, Li Ang felt his faith value begin to surge again!

"Faith Points +3000!"

"Faith Points +10000!"

………………

This wave of faith points has been rising to over 50,000!

Moreover, the rate of increase is extremely fast.

Li Ang was well aware that all he needed to do next was to get the slum dwellers to work in the factories and start receiving their wages as usual, and then the accumulated faith points would begin a new surge!

Andrew frowned slightly and advised in a low voice, "Your Majesty, the salary you've offered is too high. It's almost a third of the salary of a regular guard in the capital."

"Although I don't know exactly what kind of 'factory' you're referring to, you don't need to be so kind to these destitute people. Giving them a few extra pieces of black bread would be enough."

Li Ang waved his hand and solemnly warned, "In the past, the poor might have been a dispensable group for the kingdom. But now it's different. Every loyal member of the population will be a valuable source of nourishment for the kingdom!"

"Yes, Your Majesty, I will always keep your teachings in mind!"

Andrew responded respectfully.

In the world of swords and magic, building a "super factory" is something that Li Ang has wanted to do since he ascended the throne.

The level of technology in the Middle Ages was very backward, and human resources were wasted to a great extent.

The establishment of the "factory" will greatly improve human resource efficiency.

Just then, the aphid crisis in the wheat fields of Amber Town also needed to be addressed.

The first thing Li Ang had Andrew lead the establishment of was the "pest control factory".

Old Foye became one of the first senior managers in the factory, responsible for supervising the poor and accepting them for reformation.

The entire process was highly efficient, and Foyer reported the latest data the next day.

"Your Majesty, according to the latest statistics, there are more than 380,000 young and middle-aged men, more than 350,000 adult women, and more than 70,000 elderly people and children in the slums."

Old Fuye respectfully reported to the guide.

Population classification was a requirement put forward by Leon. In the customs of the Kingdom of Grant, adult women among the free people usually do not engage in farming or handicrafts, and women rarely show their faces in public.

Li Ang considered this an extreme waste, so he asked old Fuye to list the "adult women" category separately.

"Very good. There are over 730,000 young adults and women. They must be put into production as soon as possible! Every person in the kingdom is a precious resource. We absolutely cannot allow them to sit idly by and squander our resources!"

Li Ang solemnly gave the order.

At the same time, Li Ang handed over the formula for the "insecticide" to be used in the wheat fields of Amber Town.