Chapter 326: Out of Control Situation (2-in-1, Please Subscribe!!!)_2

Baron Frederick said, "The key to industry lies in innovation and improving productivity. How can slaves bring innovation and root motivation? They can work the fields, but are not suited to be laborers."

"Additionally, the industry requires a workforce. Many emerging industries appeared such as shipbuilding, steam engines, and canning factories. The trend shifted from mercantilism to free trade, attracting a large number of peasants into cities to become lower-class laborers."

"On this basis, the increasing productivity had already surpassed the national consumption level. Goods needed to be sold, and plantation monopoly economy that utilized slavery became an obstacle, necessitating its abolition."

Smith exclaimed with surprise, "So that's the reason! The Kingdom of Windsor didn't just abolish slavery to accelerate its own industrialization but also to restrict other countries' development!"