Liszt did not intend to let the fief's residents establish a caravan of their own. He intended to establish a caravan exclusive to the castle. Without the drive and idea of reform and innovation, he would establish a free trade system. He would just operate his fief in accordance with the practices of the majority of aristocrats.
Old Grandet was elected as the caravan's leader.
Harpagon and Sherlock assisted him from the side.
"At present, the only thing you can operate is seafood. Starting from the Coral City, I hope that the Flower Town's seafood can be gradually sold in all cities." Said Liszt.
"As you wish, Sir Lord."
"So, how do you plan to sell seafood? This is a new thing. Ordinary people, who have never eaten it, would obviously be afraid of it."
Old Grandet pondered for a moment before replying: "Sir Lord, we can advertise on the streets that even Sir Count is full of praise for seafood. I believe that there will be countless subjects who will flock to the food praised by Sir Count. "This was using celebrities to hype things up. It was not creative, but it was very useful.
Sherlock added a little to Old Grandet's method: "You can first contact the kitchens of most aristocrats and send them some seafood for free so that they can taste it."
"The Coral City has a large number of freedmen, who are also potential buyers of seafood. We can set up stalls on the streets and cook seafood for free so that the passing freedmen can taste it. I believe that before long, everyone in the Coral City will know how delicious seafood is. "Harpagon suggested.
Liszt felt that both methods were very good: "It seems that you already have a complete business plan. Once the road to the Thorns Ridge is opened, you can start doing business."
Old Grandet hesitated for a moment before saying: "Sir Lord, we do not have carriages, so how will we transport seafood to the Coral City?"
"After the road is opened, I will buy a few carriages as soon as possible." Liszt pondered and said. There were still sixteen gold coins in the castle. Generally, a carriage with a shed to pull goods cost one gold coin.
He could buy six, but no more as there were not enough horses to pull the carriages.
After seeing off Old Grandet and the other two, Liszt sighed slightly.
He had 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. If he wanted the town to reach the size of five thousand people, he would have to prepare at least six hundred gold coins. If he wanted the town to reach the size of ten thousand people, he would need nearly two thousand gold coins.
"How about I sell the Redblood Sword to Levis or Captain Mickey? If it's too expensive, they won't be able to afford it. A thousand gold coins should be enough, right? "
However, when he grasped the Red Blood Sword hanging at his waist, the warm magical power made him unable to make such a decision.
It was a gemstone weapon.
The gemstones produced by dragons represented power.
Moreover, it matched his Dou Qi attribute. Even if he became a Sky Knight in the future, this Red Blood Sword would still be worthy of his identity.
"I can only develop it slowly. I hope that this year, the Flower Town will have a bumper harvest by relying on the compost. Coupled with the sprite worms that I brought and the sprite worms that were born on their own, next quarter's tax revenue should be able to exceed 15 gold coins, right? "This quarter's tax revenue had already been handed over to the castle.
After careful calculation, Isaiah estimated that the various crops and handicrafts harvested in this spring season were worth about seven gold coins.
In previous years, the spring tax revenue was generally about three gold coins.
In the winter, there was almost no tax revenue, about four gold coins in the summer, about seven gold coins in the autumn, and less than fifteen gold coins in the whole year.
This year, with the sprite worms, relying on the compost for the fields, and fishing for seafood, Liszt was confident that the summer tax revenue could reach last year's level.
In the autumn, the tax revenue would definitely be higher, and it would not be impossible to surpass Li Weiwei's Falcon Town.
"Master, your milk tea is ready." The butler Carter walked into the study with a cup of milk tea brewed with fresh milk. It was Liszt's habit to drink a cup of milk tea before going to bed every day.
"Thank you."
After receiving the milk tea, Liszt, who was a little thirsty, drank half of the milk tea with just the right temperature in one gulp.
He licked the milk tea foam from the corner of his lips and said with some hesitation: "Mr. Carter, is today's milk tea still brewed by Mrs. Morrison?"
"Yes, Master. Is there a problem with today's milk tea?" Carter became a little nervous.
Liszt shook his head: "There is no problem with the brewing. However, I feel that Mrs. Morrison's craftsmanship is getting better and better, and the milk tea is getting better and better."
"I will pass on your compliment to Mrs. Mawson. I am sure she will be very pleased."
… …
On the first day of July, the afternoon sun was lazily shining. Clouds would cover the sun from time to time, like a naughty child quietly blinding his friend.
The weather was not too hot, and there was still a breeze blowing.
Liszt, who was inspecting the logging work, stood on the other side of the Thorns Ridge. With a handsome smile on his face, he solemnly announced: "The trees 100 meters away from both sides of the road have all been chopped down. The logging team has completed my task. As the lord, I would like to express my respect to you."
Respect was just lip service.
Next, it was up to the commoners to continue working: "The opening of the road to the Thorns Ridge means that the Flower Town will be connected with the outside world. It will no longer be isolated in a corner of the Coral Island. Anyone can go out and take a look. However, in order to further strengthen the road's safety, the fences must be completed. "
After a pause, he continued: "Therefore, the logging team will not be disbanded for the time being. Instead, the fences will be built and the woods on both sides of the Thorns Ridge will be completely isolated from the fences."
The wood needed for the fences was locally sourced. There was a large amount of wood that had been cut and thrown on the ground.
The best wood was transported to the castle for storage, the second-best wood was taken to build the oyster settlement's dwellings, the second-best wood was used for the fences, and the leftovers were taken back by the commoners to cook.
The opening of the road was a moment worth celebrating.
Liszt gathered Gort, Markus, Isaiah, and Blair and arranged the following tasks.
The first was, of course, the issue of the caravan. After purchasing the carriages, they would immediately start selling seafood. The second was the issue of purchasing. Liszt was going to take out the last ten gold coins to purchase a batch of food that was in short supply, including hops and beer. The third was to publicize to the Coral Island's various cities that they could freely enter and exit the Flower Town.
The castle's caravan was responsible for the large transactions that Liszt had instructed them to do. Under normal circumstances, it would not involve too much trade between commoners.
The arrival of foreign caravans into the Flower Town would enliven the small town's atmosphere and bring about the circulation of wealth and daily necessities.
"Finally, there is one more thing that needs to be noted. The Flower Town will welcome freedmen to settle down by lowering taxes. Be sure to spread this news to the various cities." Liszt was now eager to increase his population. He really did not care about the little bit of taxes. The development of the fief was his first priority.
The few of them were busy carefully writing down Liszt's instructions.
Markus suddenly said: "Sir, I am going to take a day off and bring my family to live in the Flower Town."
After hearing this, Isaiah heaved a long sigh: "I am afraid that my stupid son is not willing to come to the Flower Town. He is used to messing around in the Coral City."
Blair said cheerfully: "Then I will also bring my family over. Life here is a bit monotonous, but the air is fragrant."
Gort smiled awkwardly: "Liszt, I also want to bring my family over, but … Freja is pregnant. I can't handle it."
Liszt said solemnly: "Teacher Gort, although keeping a mistress outside is a common problem of aristocrats who boast of being dissolute, but it is still immoral. I have no intention of advising you to stop immediately. Besides, Freja is pregnant. Therefore, in the Flower Town, you can treat Freja as your wife. "
After pondering for a moment, he said again: "If her child is a boy, then I hope that he can become my retainer Knight in the future."
"Your generosity makes me ashamed, Sir. Gort is willing to serve you!" Gort stood up, walked up to Liszt, and solemnly saluted.
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