Price of Management

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Sitting across from Jason with his face stiffened makes me feel uncomfortable. What's wrong with this guy? Oh, yeah, yeah. Of course, I went to the fourth floor window a little late at night, but you can understand that, right? We're not even anyone anymore, hahaha.

I suddenly noticed the documents on Jason's desk.

From the shared senses with Noum and Woundee, it appeared to be a spy report for Earl Antares and Earl Lindell. I opened my mouth because I was interested.

“Can I see that? ”

“On whose behalf? ”

Jason insisted.

“That's why you ask so politely, uncle. ”

“I told you not to call me your uncle. ”

“Oh, did you? Earl Lanchel.”

Jason snores and throws a pile of papers at me. Oh, look at his temper. I snatched all four of the flying documents with my Earth Hand.

Jason felt sorry for himself. He wanted to see me pick up the scattered documents. I'm sure he did. He must know a lot about how to kill leftovers. Anyway, it's nasty.

I went through the paperwork quickly.

Reading it, I felt satisfied.

The content was very useful and not loyal.

It was no different from what Evan sometimes reported to me. Evidence that Evan's spy group is never outmatched by Earl Ranzhel's surveillance.

“What do you think? ”

Jason asked for it.

I answered.

“The two families will target the inland market of the Horn Empire in large quantities they have reserved in advance. The question is, how do you get your stuff back after you run out of it? ”

“So?”

“There are three ways that two families can try while the river is blocked. ”

“Three things? ”

Jason was flawed by what he didn't think he had.

I explained.

“The first is that two families continue to travel by road. After largely devouring the inland markets of the Horn Empire, there is strong capital, so even if it is not a trade through the Baden River, it will not be profitable. because they're a bunch of merchants. ”

“But that doesn't mean anything if you turn your back on the Horn Empire." ”

“That's right. You get much less revenue than you did when you took the logistics of the Baden River and taxed it. So there's a second way that they can try. ”

“What's that? ”

I said, staring straight at Jason.

“It's you, Earl Ranzhel. ”

“What?"

“If you conspire with Earl Ranzhel to smuggle, you will continue to benefit tremendously through the Baden River. Earl Ranzhel can also make a profit. The two families will offer more commissions, which will be quite tempting. ”

Earl Ranzhel is in close proximity to the two families of Lindell and Antares.

Of course, if you offer a back deal, the target will be Earl Ranzhel.

“Do you doubt me now? ”

Jason asked with a bold tone, but a fierce look in his eyes. I shook my head.

“That's what they were going to try. We'll see.”

“There will be no response to that offer. ”

“I hope so. ”

“Huh, what's the third one? ”

“Convince the crown. To persuade the royal court to revoke the royal decree prohibiting the passage of the Baden River, that would be the hardest of the three. Most of all, I'm going to say no. ”

If I don't like it, then King Erik doesn't like it either. I don't mean to brag that I'm in power, but that is my position in the Kingdom of Leaden.

In fact, this is why I don't want to retire from the Duke of Duron. I have too much power. If I make a mistake, it will have an adverse effect on the entire country. I just want Lou and Jeron to stop me.

“There's no chance of military action? ”

“Absolutely not. If there is a war that is wrong, the two most violent people are the two families. ”

If the Horn Empire comes to the Baden River as a reason, the two families are in trouble. It's because if you bring them into your territory, they can be eaten instantly.

What if he comes into the house and kills them all and robs them?

Earl Antares and Earl Lindell are the two most close-knit wire walkers in history.

“So, what business do I have? ”

Jason talks.

“We've secured the Tex River Basin. All that was left was to set up the shipyard. ”

“You've done your homework. ”

“Haha, I have to work really hard. ”

“I'm not free either. ”

“Of course. In that sense, shall we conclude a joint venture? ”

“About the signing of the contract, it's not just between us. ”

“Yes? What do you mean? ”

“What do you think I'm saying? ”

Jason has reacted in a stiff tone. Can't you just be clear?

I thought about it and asked.

“Would it be possible for another family to participate in a joint venture...? ”

“You know better. All three families agreed to take part in the investment. I don't like it either, but I have a reputation for being in harmony with the royal family. ”

“Hnng... ”

So what's the investment ratio? This is gonna get you all worked up. I have to own 51% or more of my shares in order to own business.

“I will invite the other three households here, so until then, you can look at something else, or stay here. ”

“I'll stay here. ”

“I see.”

Jason shakes the bell on the table. A servant comes in from outside, with a long rattling sound.

“You summoned me, my lord. ”

“Take me to a home worthy of the stay of Earl Ligand. ”

“Yes, my lord. ”

The servant gestures politely at me. I nodded and followed.

Um, in the meantime, do you want to go shopping?

I bought a gift for cis and julia. Aha, now I have to buy a baby present! The stroller, the clothes, the shoes, everything!

* * *

I played in Earl Ranzhel for ten days.

On the banks of the Baden River in the middle of nowhere.

Very beautifully styled streets, rich people, and upscale shops. Everywhere I went, the gold coins were poured out. The Northern Kingdom of Thissam Ledon was too humble for this place.

Thanks to this, I was able to buy a gift for my family.

I mainly bought precious metals, but I was amazed by the elaborate and beautifully designed ones.

The precious metals market is still one of the most profitable sectors, but the Caroc Merchants Guild was also thinking about moving to this side.

In my past life, Leyra (now his brother-in-law) had experience buying precious metals and was aware of the trend of the precious metals market.

Of course, the trend depends on how the age flows. Because I changed the flow of times, the trend could be different from what I had known.

“Tsk, greed. ”

I didn't want to obsess.

You still don't have to spend money to make more money at an astronomical level.

If Julia's willing to do it later, I'll let her.

After ten days of playing without circles, the other three people finally came to visit each other.

Earl Angus.

Earl Rhodeok.

Earl Duchen.

This is how I met all the six people after I was born.