Good Landlord of the Tang Dynasty.

Summary

In Chang'an City, slaves constituted a quarter of the population, with around 100,000 individuals among a total of 300,000 to 400,000 residents. The city served as a hub for the elite, who relied on slaves for various tasks. Slaves were not registered and were treated as commodities, akin to cattle. Zhang Chao sought practical slaves for his household, purchasing a family of five from a trader named Wang, who was connected to influential figures. The family had experience in servitude, making them desirable. The transaction highlighted the convenience and status associated with slave ownership during the Tang Dynasty.

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