Chapter 195: The same way
Ethan actually didn't know why he came to Rand.
Going to the North, and using his brother's name, were just excuses.
Of course, it was not to show off today's achievements.
If anything, it might just be to put an end to the revenge that he had missed countless times in his heart.
So be it!
With mixed feelings, Ethan got on the carriage for the return trip.
The carriage started slowly.
Without saying a word, he took out a few crumpled documents from his arms and handed them to Papalia.
Papalia took it and looked at it, and was shocked.
There are three documents here in total.
One is a separation agreement, one is a land ownership certificate in Vilen Port, and the last one is a family withdrawal note worth 10,000 gold.
Solve three problems in one morning?
How did the lord do it?
With doubt, Papalia said: "Master, what do you want me to do?"
Ethan thought for a while: "I plan to use the land in Port Vilen to settle those families.
Sophia has promised to implement it step by step and be responsible for the infrastructure.
The person in charge is the financial officer Ashmis, you contact him and follow up on these things."
"Understood! Financial officer Ashmis and I are quite familiar with each other, there shouldn't be any problems."
Ethan nodded and asked: "Has Embiid's military supply statistics been sent up?"
"Not yet! It seems that he is struggling with what weapons to use!"
Ethan sighed: "Ask your people to help him!
He is good at marching, but he is really not good at logistics.
Then equip them with military uniforms and training clothes as soon as possible, according to the specifications of our family."
"Understood!"
Although so many things were arranged at once, Papalia was not annoyed, but very happy, and even excited.
Because this is equivalent to holding both administrative power and financial power!
Which butler has such power?
Thinking of this, Papalia hurriedly put forward conditions, because if you miss this time, you will have no chance in the future.
"Master, the people who came with me this time are all financial staff of the family. After this period of busy work, they will go back, so..."
"How many people do you need?" Ethan asked directly.
Seeing that Ethan was so happy, Papalia was not polite.
"At least 6 financial staff, at least 13 administrative staff, 24 intelligence staff, and 6 more fast horses."
Ethan heard that except for intelligence staff and horses, there was no way to get the others.
So he said: "The last two items are no problem, financial and administrative staff, you go to the academy to recruit them yourself.
However, you have to pay attention that I will only pay for the first half of these people's salary, and you have to support them yourself in the future."
Papalia was ecstatic after hearing this.
Many people may not understand why Papalia is so happy even though he has to support people himself.
This is actually determined by the aristocratic system.
Generally speaking, lords only support their own slaves and loyal knights.
And those knights' subordinates are actually supported by the knights themselves.
This is also the origin of the knight's territory.
Ethan and Papalia told him to support his own people, which actually meant that they would not only confer him the title of knight, but also grant him the title of knight.
You should know that neither Embiid nor Kemp was granted the title of knight.
How could he not be happy?
In fact, Ethan didn't want to give so much at once.
But there was no way. Looking around, there was only one Papalia who could be used, and he was really useful, and everything was arranged clearly for you.
You can't always let the horse run without letting it eat grass!
Put yourself in their shoes. People work with you for the purpose of getting ahead. Even if you can't give it now, you have to draw the pie first.
But Ethan is not drawing the pie. He plans to assign the land of the port to Papalia for jurisdiction, and also equip it with a fishing industry to ensure his income.
Of course, he also wants Papalia to keep an eye on his family members for him.
That is the only way to restrain Embiid and Kemp.
He doesn't want these two to rebel again.
There was an important person missing from the previous letter of surrender, which was like a thorn stuck in my heart and I had to be on guard.
It's just that this kind of thing can't be said openly, but I believe that with Papalia's intelligence, he should be able to understand all this.
Now that the benefits have been given, Ethan also wants to knock Papalia.
"I heard that you are almost thirty years old and still not married. How can a grown man be without a family?
I have a few good classmates. Although their family background is average, they are beautiful and kind.
Do you need me to introduce you?"
Papalia was stunned for a moment when he heard it, and then he suddenly realized it, and cold sweat broke out on his forehead.
"Thank you for your concern, master! My father has arranged a marriage for me.
It's the daughter of a businessman. I will get married after the spring. I hope you can come to the wedding."
"Oh! Then I'll wait for your invitation!" Ethan replied with a smile.
"Definitely!" Papalia smiled awkwardly, "By the way, the seafood market you asked me to investigate has already produced some rough results.
The Trion family has about 70 large and small fishing boats, which are their main source of supply.
As for the fishing behavior of the freemen, as long as they are willing to pay them 11% fish tax, and sell in their market, and then pay 13% sales tax, they will not care.
Otherwise, they will come to cause trouble.
Generally, they break legs, smash fishing boats, threaten family members, etc.
These are all some shady means.
The only good news is that they almost never kill people.
Unless the other party refuses to listen to advice.
They have two large seafood markets in Port Vilen and one in Maro City.
The specific income cannot be detected, but it is estimated to be more than 500 gold per day.
In addition, the large fishing ground southeast of Port Vilen is regarded as a forbidden fruit by them, and they will never allow others to interfere.
If anyone dares to move there, they will definitely risk their wealth.
For this reason, they even dared to go against the Duke.
So, if we want to get seafood, we must be prepared for war, and one family must fall. "
"Haha!" Ethan smiled bitterly: "They are really tight!"
"Yes!" Papalia nodded: "Although the Trion family came from street gangs, they often helped civilians fight against nobles before and after landing.
They still have a high reputation in Port Vilen.
The local people trust them much more than the nobles.
Whether Port Vilen is in chaos or not, they have the final say.
If you have any problems in Villen Harbor, you can definitely go to them.
We often ask them for help.
For example, if you lose something or look for someone, they will help you within a day.
Even the address of the coffee shop before was also asked for their help.
With just one word, they solved the problem that I couldn't discuss for a long time before. "
"Wow! Godfather!" Ethan couldn't help but sigh.
"Who is the boss now? I want to invite him to have a cup of coffee."
"Cosen Trion.
A man who always talks about being careful.
The master wants to see him, I will arrange it immediately.
How about we meet at Bertner Manor tomorrow at noon? "
"I'm not familiar with him. Will he be willing to come to meet at my manor?" Ethan frowned.
"The master is too modest! Summoning a gangster in the name of the Great Sword Saint, he dare not come?"
"Haha!" Ethan laughed, thought for a while and said: "Don't rush about this.
I have some clothing designs on my desk. Take those designs and change all the servants into new clothes before you make an appointment with him.
Be polite when you make an appointment with him.
Since it is a business, let's solve the problem in a business way.
He, a gang leader, can win people's respect. We should also win his respect in the same way, not by force. "
"Understood, Master!"
...
That night, Papalia shouted as soon as he got home: "Dad, where is the woman you introduced last time?
I want to get married, immediately, right away!"
Kloz: "..."
