Price of Management

“I have a proposition from Lord Vale, actually. We want to make a military agreement between the territories in preparation for the invasion of the Horn Empire. It's not a matter of time, it's a matter of time before we decide. ”

“Military agreement? ”

Neil Perry was surprised.

“In fact, when the Horn Empire invaded through the Baden River basin, the Lord Ligand dreamed of a strategy that would completely block the rise of the capital, King Leaden. ”

“Huh, is that possible? ”

“It was a military agreement, including the royal Special Forces, the Confederates, led by our Kunt family and Rick. They claimed that even an attack of hundreds of thousands of troops could be defended if the troops were to defend against the rough mountains in ligand territory. ”

“You're not an unusual man. ”

Neil Perry was surprised and thought it was fresh.

I was surprised that a young man who was neither of noble birth, nor ruler of a large territory, but merely representative of a lord, had devised a strategy to illustrate such a large scale.

“So I want to know if I'm trustworthy, if I have enough insights and abilities. ”

“I'm not sure I've ever met him in person, but Earl Ligand hired him himself, who was nothing more than a bandit groupie, and gave him his place as his lieutenant. If you take someone who's had problems in the past so seriously, I don't think he's that talented. ”

“Well……. Come on, he's never failed a salutation before. The Ferry Merchant Guild Master, you are not the case that Carroc has succeeded. ”

“Phew, that's a compliment. He's like me. He's everywhere. ”

Neil Perry did that, but Arthur was different.

Whether due to his discreet nature, Arthur envied Neil Perry's charisma as a chief manager who valued the stability of his organization's operations the most.

"Looks like Caroc really has a sense of recollection. Patrick Condol, Evan Taylor, and the Neil Ferry Merchants Guild. ’

In Arthur's position to rule the territory going forward, I was just envious of his youngest brother's tolerance.

Especially the most envious and coveted talent was Neil Perry right in front of us.

Over the years, the Kunt family grew increasingly lacking in managerial talent. Despite strong articles such as Richard Buck and Harden, there were many unaccounted for, but Arthur's work became increasingly burdensome in managing the territory.

Arthur thinks for a moment and opens his mouth.

“Merchant. Why are you saying this, but I need a favor. ”

“Tell me anything. ”

“If there's anyone in the Merchant Guild who's competent, would you send them to the Kunts?" I want to put in charge of managing the Iron Ore Mine. ”

Then Neil Perry's face hardened.

“…… Grand Duke. I'll do anything you ask me to fund, but we're a little overwhelmed. I want you to think a little bit about why I work 15 hours a day……. ”

“50% of the Iron Ore Mine shares belong to the Kunt family. In other words, the Caroc Merchants Guild owns the other half. So isn't it right for both sides to share the responsibility of management? ”

“We have an unlimited trust in the management capabilities of the Kunt family that have been operating the mines so far, and we will not intervene in the future. The administrative costs apply to the distribution of profits from the mines. ”

“lend me a man in place of infinite trust. I'm also a person who only works for four hours of sleep and meals, so I won't be pushed by the merchant in terms of my workload. I'm not as sturdy as the merchant guild that Expert came here for. ”

“You have a more valuable youth. Moreover, even though you stopped doing swords, I think you still have control over them, and that's enough to keep your health intact. Just looking at the necklace you're wearing, I'm relieved of your health. ”

“Hnng.”

Neil Perry's stubbornness that he couldn't give up as much as the rest of his men was disappointing.

As Neil Perry said, Arthur was able to digest enormous amounts of work every day thanks to the energising necklace he received from Caroc, the ‘Necklace of Energy’. I couldn't have been so desperate without it.

Their labor difficulties were not solemn, but actually severe.

In the case of the Kunt family, it has only been a family that has so far owned a small farm-centric land. Suddenly, the family gained several times as much territory, territory, and invested in businesses such as iron ore mining.

Not long ago, there could have been such intellectual manpower in Kunt territory that was just a village. The Caroc Merchant Guild, which operates as the home of Kunt territory, was the same problem.

“Times change, but people can't keep up. ”

Neil Perry smiles and replies.

“People change times, too. It's just that one person is changing time so fast that we can't keep up. ”

“I think I know what he did. ”

The two of them smiled at each other.

A week later, the Grand Duke Arthur sent a letter to the ligand's territory saying he would accept the military treaty.

Three days later, the Kunt family and the Caroc Guild agreed to drive a new business through joint venture. We decided to build an educational facility to teach basic academics for free against the colonists.

It was an investment to catch up with the era of increasingly emerging commerce in agriculture-dependent societies.

Along with him, Neil Perry has made another major investment decision. Of course, I sent a letter to Carroc in advance asking for his permission, and as soon as I got his permission, I took action.

It was about securing transportation.

More precisely, I focused on wagons and horses.

“Earl Ligand has paved the way for this country, and as a merchant, if you can't read what this flow means, you should retire. ”

Expansion of the distribution network.

Increased logistics.

In line with this flow, the merchant guild was able to secure the means of transport.

In doing so, the capacity of Neil Perry as a merchant shined. He took full advantage of all the advantageous conditions of the Caroc Merchant Guild.

First, I asked the Lumberjack to build a wagon at a Lumber Post located in ligand territory. In addition to the lumberjack securing the timber, the Lumberjack was also hiring carpenters, so it was not difficult to build a wagon.

The metal parts used to craft the wagon, including the Wagon Wheels, were entrusted to the artisans at the Caroc Armory.

Spent the most money on buying horses in bulk However, the problem of managing those words was easily solved.

Nomads settle in the Western District of Kunt!

For those who were born with horses for the rest of their lives, horse management was really just part of their daily lives. Neil Perry personally asked the nomads to take care of the horses.

The nomads were happy to agree. It was natural for them to cooperate with the Merchant Guild of Caroc, and it was welcome to increase the means of earning money for those living in large families.

As a result, the Caroc Merchant Guild was successful in securing a 30-year-old wagon.

The effect immediately appeared.

The ability to move quickly increased the order volume to digest and resulted in higher order volumes. The effects of the Caroc Armory, the Egg Merchant Guild, and the Caroc Pharmaceutical League greatly increased sales.

In addition, he was asked by other nobles and merchants, including the Kunt family, to deliver goods. With the full cooperation of the Condol Cavalry guarding the Southern Expansion Road, we were able to transport safely without the need for mercenaries.

Neil Perry was greatly encouraged to learn that it was far more effective than he expected. I had no idea that transportation itself would become a new and powerful source of income. He immediately set up a 'Caroc Transportation Conference’ and began carrying out his transport request professionally. He also increased the heat of the wagon.

It's been a year.

The Caroc Merchant Guild has become the merchant guild with the most wagons on the continent.

Sales peaked every quarter and finally jumped more than twice over last year.

It was a result of a bold investment. Caroc's decision to appoint Neil Perry as Merchant was once again a success.