Soon, Qin Ziwen figured out the purpose of the settlement slots.
They could be used to make temporary workers like Liu San and Chen Pi into permanent residents. It was just like the four job positions at the tavern; as long as they were willing to stay forever, they could become part of the Home.
He wouldn't have to worry about them deserting at a critical moment.
He planned to save these four slots for artisans or skilled personnel.
After asking around privately, he found that not everyone was willing to stay forever. Among the salt workers, only Da Zhuang and Liu San were interested.
Liu San quietly told him, "My lord, the others aren't willing to stay for good. They're probably still hoping for a new emperor to ascend the throne and grant a general amnesty so they can return to their hometowns. Some of them left home to escape conscripted labor and taxes. If a new emperor grants an amnesty, they'll have a chance to go back."
