Roman Slave Owner

This life is not bad, not only became a big landlord, but also became a big slave owner.

It's just that the world is too chaotic, if I don't work hard, I'm afraid I will become a fish on the felt board of others.

"Good job, we are looking for people to cultivate the land and try to use Roman citizens instead of slaves. We are not short of that money."

Levi said.

"However, one of the wineries has suffered serious losses, and there is a large backlog of wine in the wine cellar. If these wines are not processed, they may be damaged."

Julia said.

In ancient times, due to technical problems, wine could not be kept for a long time. The reason why brandy was born was because of fear of expiration, the wine was distilled, and brandy was obtained by accident.

"Move all those wines here, and let me handle them."

Levi said.

As for how to deal with these wines, Li Wei already had a solution, and that was to take the opportunity to study distillation techniques.

Wine is distilled into brandy, and mead is distilled into rum.

Beets were not a seasonable crop, and without beets he had to find something for the sugar workers to do, and his solution was to make wine.

"OK."

Julia said.

Since Li Wei woke up, she found that Li Wei has changed a lot, becoming more confident and caring about her, which made her look at Li Wei with a kind of admiration.

Li Wei asked about the training of the gladiators. The gladiators he bought were of high quality, but the time was too short, and they were still far from becoming a gladiator.

Among them, the general has made the fastest progress, and has no rivals in the gladiator training school.

But he still accepts Carus's training humbly, and he looks like a man with a strong mind.

At this moment, a guard walked in.

"Report to the master that the taxpayer Cassius (also translated as Cassius) has come."

"Why is he here?"

Li Wei said suspiciously.

Cassius is a well-known knight in Capua. He has made a fortune since taking over Capua's taxes, and his worth is enough to rank among the top ten in Capua.

"Let him in."

Levi said.

Not long after, a fat middle-aged man with gold rings on his hands walked in with a smile on his face.

"Hahaha, dear Levi, what you have done recently has caused a sensation in Capua. Can you share your experience, how did you get so much money?"

Cassius laughed and said.

His face is as round as a Maitreya Buddha, and his face is always full of smiles.

But Li Wei knew that this guy was a real cannibal who didn't spit out his bones. I don't know how many people were ruined by him and became slaves in the end.

"It won't take long for you to find out."

Li Wei said, "What's the matter with you?"

"It's nothing. I want to make a statement first. It's not my intention to come here this time. It's because someone reported you for tax evasion. I have to come here to check."

Cassius said with a smile.

"Tax evasion?"

Li Wei's complexion was a bit ugly, which bastard did something immoral.

How could such an upright and law-abiding citizen like him do such a thing?

"It's absolutely nothing. I recently made something and sold it in Naples for a lot of money. I should pay a lot of tax."

Levi said.

"What did you do? How much money did you make?"

Cassius asked quickly.

Li Wei thought about it, and there was no way to hide this from him, so he told the truth.

"White sugar, is that thing so valuable?"

Cassius asked in shock.

Li Wei immediately asked people to get the white sugar, and then said with great sincerity: "The production of white sugar is extremely difficult, and I have accumulated half a year's production to sell it for so much money.

"

He had always wanted to hide this matter, but he didn't expect to find out in the name of tax inspection.

This is so annoying!

Now that people know about it, let's ship it as soon as possible.

Soon someone came out with some white sugar, in addition to some contract documents signed during the transaction.

Cassius simply read a few contract documents and put them aside. This was not his main purpose.

He picked up the white sugar and tasted a little, and surprise immediately appeared on his face.

"Good stuff! Really good stuff! This is the sweetest thing I've ever eaten!"

"There are not many of these things in Rome now. If someone can transport a large amount of white sugar to the city of Rome to sell, they will definitely make a lot of money."

Li Wei said with a smile.

Hearing this, Cassius was greatly moved.

As a knight, what he likes most is making money, not to mention this kind of business that can make money without losing money.

"And this thing can be used to make bread and cakes, make soup, and add it to milk."

Li Wei continued to seduce.

He ordered the slaves to bring out some bread and cakes, and Cassius was immediately overwhelmed by the food after paying.

It's so delicious, all the bread he ate before was shit.

He was sure that the sugar would sell well, and he believed that the wealthy Roman nobles would not mind paying a few lovely dinars for these delicious foods.

"Li Wei, can you sell me some? If possible, I, Cassius, will definitely remember this favor."

Cassius said earnestly.

"No problem, I want to know who reported me."

Li Wei said with a smile.

Hearing this, Cassius looked embarrassed. It was Dio, the nephew of the Capua administrator, who asked him to come. Maybe this is what the administrator meant?

Li Wei was not in a hurry, but quietly waited for Cassius to make a decision. He believed that Cassius would make a wise choice.

"Let them go down."

Cassius said.

Li Wei nodded, and those slaves left here quickly.

"It was reported by Dio's slave. Remember to keep it secret for me. I won't admit to saying this when I go out."

Cassius said, "He said it was what Dio meant."

If the consul handed it in person, he would think twice.

But this is only Dio's meaning, he and the administrator's deterrence are two levels.

Moreover, the administrator can only work for one year, and he will step down in half a year. He is not particularly afraid of the administrator.

It's that lingering guy again, why doesn't he die, Li Wei cursed viciously.

"Thank you very much for your frankness. I will offer you a favorable price, and my store in Capua will officially open in ten days."

Li Wei stood up and said gracefully.

"Thank you so much."

Cassius said with a smile.

These ten days are the ten days when he monopolizes the Roman market. As long as he is brave enough, he will definitely make a lot of money.

So Cassius almost mobilized a large amount of working capital, ordered 3,000 pounds of sugar from Li Wei, and then rushed to Rome in a hurry.