Chapter 114: Clown

Ethan leaned against the wall of the hot spring, thinking about what talent could bring up another industry, and suddenly found that Angelina looked like she wanted to say something but stopped talking.

So he asked: "What's wrong? Why are you suddenly silent?"

Angelina hesitated for a while and said: "Ethan, I don't want to pour cold water on you, nor do I want to hit you.

But I still want to say something.

Even if there are other industries, we can't recruit northerners anymore.

Otherwise, if we absorb a large number of northerners, the Duke will be angry."

Ethan knew Angelina had misunderstood when he heard it.

She probably thought that developing industries was to absorb more northerners.

But Ethan never thought about it that way.

No matter how good the northerners were, they were not under his jurisdiction, and it was not in his interest to recruit too many.

"I never said that I wanted to absorb more northerners. What I want are the people in the rear of the empire. In the early stage, it is best to have various technicians."

"How is this possible?" Angelina looked embarrassed: "The conditions here are too difficult. How could those people be willing to come?"

"Don't worry!" Ethan said with certainty: "Someone will come in a while."

Angelina completely trusts Ethan. Since Ethan said it's okay, it must be okay, so she nodded: "I believe you!"

Ethan is very sure that someone will come. There are high-tech talents willing to go to that ghost place in northern Myanmar, and they are voluntary.

I am an independent lord anyway. If I can give better conditions, how could no one come?

Of course, the premise is to have an industry. As long as there is an industry that meets people's expectations and provides people with room for development.

It will definitely attract talents.

Now the key is to consider what industry to develop?

The first thing Ethan thought of was that if he picked up an item like a forging hammer, would he also have a skill similar to [Fishing].

Then develop an industry based on its characteristics?

Maybe!

I'll try it another day.

However, even if it is feasible, it is estimated that a lot of funds will be needed. After all, it is not easy to find an industry like fishing that has almost zero cost.

Alas, everything will eventually come down to money.

I don’t know when the coffee business will see profits?

Just when Ethan was lost in thought, Angelina pointed to the horses tied in the woods: "Ethan, why are you borrowing a horse from the transport team?"

Upon hearing this, Ethan remembered that he had something important to do.

So, he said with a smirk: "Let's go and try something new. I just learned it."

...

In Maro City, the study of the financial officer Kloz.

Kloz was drinking milk coffee leisurely. He liked the taste of coffee more and more.

It can even be said that he was addicted.

Therefore, he became more and more optimistic about the coffee business.

At this time, the door was pushed open, and Papalia, who had been busy all day, walked in with a tired body.

"Father, you're looking for me!"

"Yes!" Kloz nodded: "Sit down!"

As he said that, Kloz was about to pour a cup of coffee for his son.

Seeing this, Papalia hurried over and also refilled his father's cup.

"What's the matter, father!"

"I just want to ask about the coffee business, is it going well!"

Mentioning the coffee business, Papalia became more energetic: "It's going well, to be exact, it's going unusually well.

Both skilled workers and material supplies are very sufficient.

Especially in terms of finance, several chambers of commerce have given loans far below the market price.

And, for some reason, several chambers of commerce that provide stores have been looking for me recently, asking for changes to the contract.

I thought they wanted to increase the rent, but I didn't expect them to take the initiative to ask for a rent reduction, and it was unconditional.

This greatly reduced the main costs.

I was very confused at first, and later I went to find out.

The reason They knew that it was Miss Sophia who rented the storefront, so they asked for a rent reduction.

Some families even refused to pay the rent.

They also said that if Miss Sophia liked any of their storefronts again, she could just tell them and they would clear it out immediately.

I have to say that Miss Sophia's reputation is really good! "

"Haha!" Kloz smiled slightly: "You think too simply.

Miss Sophia doesn't have this ability.

It is probably the eldest son of Duke Stein who took action.

In Maro City, only the Stein family has this power. "

"That's right!" Papalia nodded: "After all, he is Miss Sophia's fiancé."

Kloz doesn't think that the eldest son helped because of his fiancé.

If I guessed correctly, he probably wanted Miss Sophia to develop Maro City with peace of mind and not get involved in the affairs of Northland Shipping.

The reasons for this are quite complicated.

Kloz didn't want to tell his son, but he was afraid that his son didn't know the truth and might suffer at any time, so he said: "Things are not that simple.

You have to know that the Duke and the eldest son have different governing philosophies.

The Duke cares about how to develop his own territory. As long as it is beneficial to the development of the territory, he is willing to do anything.

Once his own interests conflict with the interests of the empire, his own interests must be the top priority.

But the eldest son is different. He grew up in the imperial capital since he was a child and was deeply influenced by the environment of the imperial capital. He is more inclined to the empire in governing.

If there is a conflict of interest, he is more inclined to the interests of the empire, or in other words, he is more inclined to the strategy of the empire.

Take shipping as an example. The Empire prohibits shipping, which essentially prohibits shipping to the North.

The Empire does not want the North to develop because it will threaten the safety of the Empire.

This is also the main reason why the Empire has always acquiesced to the high tolls charged by land transportation.

And our family has been doing shipping in the North. Although the eldest son did not say anything, he must be uncomfortable in his heart.

You see, the Duke is seriously ill now, and the eldest son is in charge of Maro City.

He specially commended the cheating lady.

It seems to be for official business, but in fact, it cannot be ruled out that the eldest son wants to disgust our Lawson family.

Now, he sees that Miss Sophia is willing to develop in Maro City, which is exactly what he wants.

So no matter what the price, he is willing to help.

This is a hint to Miss Sophia to give up shipping in the North as soon as possible. "

When Paparia heard it, he was stunned: "Doesn't this mean that if Miss Sophia continues to ship to the North, all the benefits will disappear!

No wonder when I told Miss Sophia about these things, she only agreed to reduce the loan interest, and refused everything else. "

"This is inevitable." Kloz smiled: "Free is actually the most expensive!

Miss Sophia may not understand business matters, but she is more sensitive to the truth than anyone else.

So, son, put away your covetous heart, do your work well, and don't use your position as a person in charge to run to Miss Sophia whenever you have something to do.

She knows your little thoughts very well.

You have to understand that even if Miss Sophia doesn't have a fiancé, you are not worthy of her.

And Miss Sophia doesn't like you at all.

Everything you show, in her eyes, is just a jumping clown. "