For caravan management, Liszt has no intention of letting the town residents spontaneously organize it. He intends to form a caravan exclusively for the castle. He has no motivation and ideas for reform and innovation, and he has no intention of forming a free trade system. He just follows the practices of most nobles and operates his own territory.
Old Grandet was elected as the caravan leader.
Harpagon and Shylock assisted.
"The only content you can operate currently is seafood. I hope that starting from Coral City, Flower Town's seafood can gradually be sold in all cities." Liszt said.
"As you wish, Lord."
"Then tell me how you plan to sell seafood. This is a new thing. Most people have never eaten it, so they will obviously be afraid of it."
Old Grandet thought for a moment and then replied, "Lord, we can publicize it on the street and say that the earl is full of praise for seafood. I believe there will be countless people in the territory who will flock to the food that the earl praises." This is to use celebrities to hype. It is not creative but it is very useful.
Shylock added a little to Old Grandet's method, "You can also contact the kitchens of most noble families first and send some free seafood to let them taste it."
"Coral City There are a large number of free people, and they are also potential buyers of seafood. We can set up stalls on the streets, steam Boil Sea fresh food for free, and let the free people passing by taste it. I believe that it will not be long before everyone in Coral City knows the deliciousness of seafood." Harpagon suggested.
Liszt thinks both methods are good. "It seems that you already have a complete idea of doing business. When Thorn Ridge's road is opened, you can start doing business."
Old Grandet hesitated for a moment and said, "Lord, we don't have a carriage, how can we transport seafood to Coral City?"
"After the road is opened, I will buy a few carriages as soon as possible." Liszt said thoughtfully. There are still sixteen gold coins in the castle. Generally, a carriage with a cargo shed and a cargo shed costs 1 gold coin.
He could buy six, but no more would be enough because there wouldn't be enough horses to pull the cart.
After sending the Old Grandet trio away, Liszt sighed slightly.
He originally thought that the castle's gold coins were enough, but now he found that it was not enough at all. Five hundred serfs cost him one hundred and twenty gold coins. To make the town reach a scale of five thousand people, he would have to prepare at least more than six hundred gold coins. To reach a town with tens of thousands of people, he would need nearly two thousand gold coins.
"Otherwise, I sell Red Blood Sword to Levis, or Captain Mickey? It's too expensive and they can't afford it. At the price of a thousand gold coins, they should be able to afford it, right?"
However, when he held the Red Blood Sword hanging on his waist, the warm Magic Power felt so soft that he could not make such a decision.
This is Gemstone Weapon.
Gemstones produced by dragons represent strength.
And matching his fighting spirit attribute, even if he becomes Sky Knight in the future, this Red Blood Sword is still worthy of his identity.
"We can only develop slowly. I hope Flower Town can have a good harvest this year by relying on compost farming. In addition to the Elf Bug I brought and the Elf Bug I bred on my own, the tax revenue for the next quarter should exceed fifteen gold coins, right?" This quarter's tax revenue has been handed over to the castle.
After careful calculation by Isaiah, the various crops and handmade crops harvested in the spring season are probably worth about seven gold coins.
In previous spring taxes, the tax was usually around three gold coins.
There are almost no taxes in winter, about four in summer, seven in autumn, and less than fifteen throughout the year.
With Elf Bug this year, and relying on compost farming and fishing for seafood, Liszt is confident that summer tax revenue will reach the level of last year.
In autumn, taxes will definitely be higher, and it is not impossible for Falcon Town to surpass Lvera.
"Master, your milk tea has been brewed." Butler Carter walked into the study carrying a cup of milk tea brewed with fresh milk. A cup of milk tea before going to bed every day is Liszt's habit.
"Thank you."
After taking the milk tea, Liszt happened to be a little thirsty and drank it directly, drinking half of the milk tea at just the right temperature in one breath.
Licking a little milk tea foam on his lips, he hesitated slightly. "Mr. Carter, is today's milk tea brewed by Mrs. Morson?"
"Yes, sir, is there something wrong with the milk tea brewing today?" Carter became a little nervous.
Liszt shook his head. "The brewing is fine, but I always feel that Mrs. Morson's craftsmanship is getting better and better, and the milk tea is getting better and better."
"I will convey your compliment to Mrs. Morson. I believe she will be very happy."
On the first day of July, the afternoon sun was lazy, and the clouds covered the sun from time to time, like a naughty child secretly covering his partner's eyes.
The weather is not too hot and the wind is blowing.
Liszt, who was inspecting the logging work, stood on the other side of Thorn Ridge, with a handsome smile on his face, and solemnly announced, "All the trees at a distance of one hundred meters on both sides of the road have been cut down. The logging team has completed my instructions very well. As the lord, I express my respect to you."
Respect is just lip service.
Next, it is up to the civilians to continue working, "The opening of the Thorn Ridge road means that Flower Town will be connected to the outside world. It no longer has to be blocked in a corner of Coral Island. Anyone can go out and have a look. However, in order to further enhance road safety, we must insist on completing the fence."
After a pause, he said, "So, the original logging team will not disband for the time being, and will directly build the fence to completely isolate the woods on both sides of Thorn Ridge from the fence."
The wood needed for the fence is sourced locally. There is a large amount of cut wood that is still on the ground.
The best wood was transported to the castle for storage, the second wood was used to build Oyster Hamlet residences, the next wood was used as fences, and the final leftovers were taken directly back to the civilians to make pots for cooking.
The opening of the road is a moment worth celebrating.
Liszt summoned Gortai, Marcus, Isaiah, and Blair to arrange the next work.
The first is of course the problem of the caravan. After buying the carriage, they will start selling seafood immediately; the second is procurement, Liszt is going to spend the last ten gold coins to purchase a batch of food that is in short supply, including hops and beer; and then it is to publicize to the caravans in Coral Island cities, telling them that Flower Town can come and go freely.
The castle's caravan is responsible for the large-scale transactions assigned by Liszt. Under normal circumstances, it does not involve too much trade between civilians.
When caravans from other places enter Flower Town, they will activate the atmosphere of the town and bring about the circulation of wealth and daily necessities.
"Finally, there is one more thing that needs to be noted. Flower Town will welcome free people to settle here by reducing taxes. This message must be passed on in various cities." Liszt is eager to see the population now. He really doesn't care about the tax. The development of the territory is the first priority.
Several people were busy writing down Liszt's instructions carefully.
Marcus suddenly said, "Sir, I am going to take a day off and bring my family to live with Flower Town."
After hearing this, Isaiah sighed, "I'm afraid my stupid son doesn't want to come to Flower Town. He's used to messing around in Coral City."
Blair said cheerfully, "Then I will take my family over as well. Life here is a bit monotonous, but the air is fresh and fragrant."
Gortai smiled awkwardly, "Liszt, I also want to take my family over, but... Freya is pregnant, and I can't handle it well."
Liszt solemnly said, "Teacher Gortai, although keeping a mistress outside is a common problem among nobles who claim to be romantic, it is immoral after all. I have no intention to advise you to stop immediately. Besides, Freya is pregnant, so, Flower Town, you can treat Freya as your wife."
After pondering for a moment, he added, "If her child is a boy, I hope he can become my Retainer Knight in the future."
"I am ashamed of your generosity. Sir, Gortai is willing to serve you!" Gortai stood up, walked to Liszt, and saluted solemnly.
This is the same etiquette as before Marcus, a true follower.