The King Chapter 108

  Chapter 108 One mountain cannot accommodate two tigers

  Salam Mountains, looking at the busy land reclamation crowd from a distance, Master Hudson nodded in satisfaction, and the cub squatting on his shoulders also followed suit with great interest.

  The progress of land reclamation has greatly increased, and the plan to reclaim 20,000 mu of land before spring plowing has a high probability of being overfulfilled.

   His subordinates are working so hard, and Lord Hudson, as the lord, is naturally very happy. It just made him wonder why the cub was so excited.

  Inquiry, it is Mr. Bear Stearns who is happy; further questioning, it is that Uncle Xiong likes it.

   Forget it, the brat can't guess what's on his mind. A guy who can be alone for several days with just a small gadget, obviously cannot be judged according to the thinking of normal people.

  The limits of people are not forced out. Since Hudson ordered to divide the area into units of security to open up wasteland independently, the following security groups quickly followed suit and divided the tasks into each group.

  One level suppresses one level. In this respect, it seems that everyone is self-taught, and the task is quickly disassembled and passed to the lowest level. The more clearly the task is down to the lowest level, the harder it is to be lazy.

   There are ten households in one family, and they know each other very well. Everyone knows who is what.

   It was about rations. Everyone stared at each other. It was clear at a glance who did more work and who did less.

  Even if you don't get advanced and get the reward from the lord, you can't be punished at the bottom!

  The chief security officer at the top was afraid of being punished, the chief armorer in the middle was also afraid, and the serfs at the bottom were even more afraid. The taste of long-term hunger, as long as you experience it once, no one wants to try it for the second time.

  It seems to only cut five pounds of ration supply per month, but it is actually a change from barely full to hungry. Even if it adds another five pounds, everyone can still eat clean.

  In the era of insufficient oil and water, everyone is a big eater. It seems that the young and strong have a daily supply of 1.5 pounds of grain, but in fact two-thirds of it is miscellaneous grains.

   It's not that Hudson is stingy, but that the living standards of serfs are like this these days. A lord with sufficient supplies like him is already the conscience of the lord's world.

  If you want more food, you can only do more work. For example: the daily supply of miners and blacksmiths in mines is 1.8 pounds, and other non-staple foods are also higher.

   There are skilled masters and soldiers, not only the daily ration supply has reached two pounds, but the proportion of staple food has also increased from one-third to two-thirds, and there is even a small amount of wheat supply.

   Compared with the initial ration supply, it has now increased too much. After all, in the beginning, less people distributed cooked food, which seemed to be more in quantity, but in fact the food would expand during the cooking process.

   After adding some wild vegetables and leaves to one pound of rye, it is easy to make two pounds of rye bread. Three pounds of rye bread would not be impossible to make if more ingredients were added.

  Other miscellaneous grains are slightly worse, but they are all used to fill the stomach, so there is nothing to be picky about.

   Difficulties are temporary. Now the supply of oil and meat is tight, mainly because the breeding and planting industries have not developed. The meat brought by hunting alone is naturally a drop in the bucket in front of a five-figure population.

  The expansion speed of the aquaculture industry is limited, but the accelerated development of the planting industry is very simple. Now the newly reclaimed land, Hudson is ready to use it to grow soybeans, peanuts, flax...

   At that time, the oil extraction process will be carried out, and it is estimated that starting next year, the oil supply in the territory will improve significantly.

   Now, just watch from the sidelines. Speaking of the experience of opening up wasteland, the serfs at work are more experienced than Master Hudson.

   Farm tools and livestock are all equipped, and the task of the lord is completed. The rest of the work can be left to the serfs' free play. Anyway, Hudson only cares about the results in the end.

  Introduction is more productive, and it is now being proven. The unscrupulous Master Hudson is ready to expand and promote this experience.

  For example: Grain planting can also be divided into tasks, and then the output can be compared; the mine can also be grouped, and the output and scrap rate can be directly compared later...

  A set of plans to guide his subordinates to involve is constantly taking shape in Hudson's mind, and it will be fully promoted in the territory as soon as the plan is perfected.

   "Master, this month's iron production capacity data has been released. A total of 41 pairs of plate armor, 1,324 broadswords, and 1,300 hammers have been produced...

  We have followed your instructions and notified the nobles to come and receive the goods. It is estimated that half of the previous orders can be completed before the day of God's Descending, and the rest can be dispatched before the spring of next year.

  However, several new orders added recently have not been counted for the time being. According to your will, our production sequence has always followed the principle of first come, first served.

  The number of newly added orders is not very large, and it can be completed in about half a month. If there are no accidents, the production task pressure in the mining area will gradually drop after the spring of next year. "

  The words of the old housekeeper made Hudson look serious. The pressure of production tasks has dropped, which is not a good thing.

  Although redundant miners can be sent to land reclamation without wasting labor, land reclamation is a long-term investment, and it is difficult to see benefits in a short period of time.

   According to the development of this situation, the income of the territory next year will inevitably drop significantly. For the heavily indebted Lord Hudson, lower earnings are undoubtedly dangerous.

  Although creditors will not come to collect collections for a while, borrowing with money and borrowing without money are two completely different concepts.

  The situation tends to be stable, and there will be no more explosive market prices. Next, our own products must also be transformed.

  The arms business cannot be given up, but the proportion must be reduced. The main reason is that its own strength is too weak, and it can only spin around in the low-end market.

  The market for serf soldiers seems huge, but in fact there are only a few nobles who are willing to pay the bill. Most of the orders were placed after they felt the danger.

  Looking at the distribution of customers, we can see that the aristocrats of Wright and Wyton Counties, who are not rich in pockets, contributed 70% of the weapons orders.

  If it weren't for the Skeleton Society's toss in Arbor County, which frightened the local nobles to rush to strengthen their military strength, this ratio would be even higher.

   Relatively speaking, the sales of agricultural tools and daily necessities are more balanced. Generally speaking, the two counties of Wright and Wrighton are still the main ones, but this is mainly a matter of market development.

  Since the outbreak of the Skull and Bones rebellion, the Salam mining area stopped selling iron to the outside world. Due to the relationship between supply and demand, the price of iron in the southeastern provinces began to skyrocket.

   There was a doubling in the middle, and even if it fell back later, the price rose by 30% compared to before. Even so, the market is still out of stock.

  In this context, direct purchase of finished iron products has gradually become a new choice for lords.

  Sit at home and wait for business to come to your door, and there are orders coming. If you take the initiative to distribute goods outside, the situation will only be better.

   If you want to smoothly survive the decline in orders and the impact on the income of the territory, building a sales network and distributing goods throughout the province is undoubtedly the best choice.

   There is no doubt that such a network is not so easy to build. Those who have a complete business network in the southeastern province are now selling salt from the Dalton family.

   How lucrative the profit is, Hudson does not know, anyway, the profit of any county is higher than the output of the entire mountain territory.

   After all, iron products can also be replaced by a series of tools such as bronze, pottery, wooden tools, etc., but salt is irreplaceable.

  From the lord to the humblest slave, everyone needs salt. Not only do people have to eat it, but even livestock must be supplemented with a small amount of salt.

  100% rigid-demand products plus monopoly operation, the final result will naturally generate huge profits.

  Hudson sells iron products, and has to give discounts to big customers from time to time. The salt of the Dalton family never brings any profit.

  Not only does it not give up profits, but it also often adds ingredients to the salt. The poor-quality coarse salt eaten by civilians is not only yellow in color, but also attaches such as sand, mud, and sawdust, etc. can be seen at a glance.

   If you want high-quality table salt, there is no problem, just add money. Two silver coins a pound of refined salt, the color will be much better, not only the impurities are gone, even the color has become whiter.

  If the price continues, one pound of magic salt for one gold coin, the appearance will be even better. It is said that the magic active factor is added, and after eating, it can slightly increase the affinity between oneself and magic elements, and has always been the favorite of mages.

  As a pseudo-magician, Hudson can solemnly announce that these are false propaganda.

  In theory, it can indeed improve the activity and affinity of elements, but that is when a large amount of food is consumed. If you can eat a few pounds of magic salt every day, it is estimated that you can increase the affinity by one or two, and it is only effective at that time.

  The question is how can salt be eaten in large quantities? Putting aside the issue of wallet injury, the body does not allow it!

   It can only be said that the IQ tax exists in every world. The only difference lies in the IQ tax on the continent of Aslante, which is only for the rich.

  Frankly speaking, with the wide distribution of Koslow family members, it is not difficult to establish a business network in China.

  The problem is that Hudson has always kept one truth in mind-not to do business with relatives and friends.

  One or two transactions are fine, long-term business cooperation, interest friction is inevitable.

  If it is not handled well once, not only will the business be damaged, but even relatives and friends will be lost.

   Relatives and friends cannot be found, let alone other nobles. After all, this is a profitable business. If you give it to outsiders but not to your own people, what will your relatives and friends think?

  In fact, even if Hudson is willing to give up the bottom line, it will be very troublesome to find his own family to cooperate. Who made him have more relatives and friends?

  Everyone is willing to join in a profitable business. No matter how you choose to give or not to whom, you will inevitably offend others in the end.

  The best way is to directly organize people to do it yourself. There is no doubt that playing direct sales in the feudal era is definitely challenging.

  Security is second, and the key lies in the staffing. With so many salespeople, they may deal with noble lords at any time, but not all cats and dogs are competent.

   "Understood, continue to organize production according to the plan. I will take care of other things."

   Hudson replied blankly.

   For such a complicated event, there is no need to trouble the borrowed housekeeper. Identity determines position, if some information that should not be known is brought back, it will not be a good thing for everyone.

  Although he was immersed in the troubles of building a business network, Hudson still did not ignore the major changes in the outside world.

  First, the Alpha Kingdom and the Holy See initially reached a settlement under the mediation of various countries. According to the information he inquired, Hudson directly summarized it in one sentence:

   "In the past, everyone will not hold each other accountable; in the future, everyone will go their own way, and no one should interfere with others."

   With such an agreement, whether the Alpha Kingdom will suffer or take advantage, Hudson, who has limited information, cannot make an accurate judgment for the time being.

  The only thing that is certain is: the two major forces will not fight in the near future, the peaceful years of the Alpha Kingdom can continue, and there is still time for farming in the Mountain Territory.

   Another big event, which is farther away than Hudson's life, but the impact is the most practical.

  Prince Alex, under everyone's expectations, ascended to the position of Crown Prince of the Beamon Royal Court.

   It is really what everyone expects. Except for the fierce opposition within the Bimon Royal Court, everyone from the Orc Empire to the entire Alpha Kingdom is singing praises for it.

  Before he came to power, Alex was a crown prince with such a strong appeal, and it was a historical precedent.

   It is a good thing for all parties, including the mountainous land, that the Behemoth court ushered in a crown prince who spends his days and nights.

  At the very least, it is certain that after this man became the crown prince of Bimon, the balance of power between the main fighters and the main peace faction within the Orc Empire would not reverse.

"Crown Prince" does not only mean the heir, but also has great power and influence in the imperial court. Become the main combat faction.

  The current situation is undoubtedly the best. The old Beamon the Great is unable to lead the army, and Crown Prince Alex, who is also in poor health, is also not the one who can lead the army.

   Neither of the two imperial court chiefs is suitable for leading the army, and the others are not of sufficient status to compete with the four imperial courts for leadership.

   To start a war is to hand over the dominance of the orc empire. Driven by interests, it is difficult for the Bimon imperial court not to oppose the war.

   Regardless of whether these two guys can persist for a few years, it is a rare farming time for Hudson.

   If possible, it's best to let these two guys live a long time...

   It's embarrassing. One of these two old guys is over 300 years old, and the other is almost 200 years old. It doesn't seem appropriate to talk about longevity based on their age.

  In short, Lord Hudson now needs them all alive to maintain the current structure of the orc empire. It is best to be able to live for more than ten or twenty years at a stretch, and extend the peaceful years to the development of the mountainous territory.

  With the backdrop of the two major events, it is nothing at all if a group of orc slaves went south.

  Although he has never seen what an orc looks like, and wanted to see it, Hudson, who is rational online, finally held back.

   The relationship with the nobles of Northern Xinjiang is very ordinary. It would be rude for them to come to watch the fun without an invitation.

   "Master, Baron Sith sent someone to invite you to participate in the commodity fair held in Dardir City next month."

  Looking at the invitation card handed over by the servant, Hudson was also speechless. Is this giving pillows when you are sleepy, or is it a weasel giving a chicken a New Year greeting?

  Although there is no direct conflict of interest, Hudson and Baron Sith are indeed hostile forces. The dispute that happened in Dadir City last time pushed both of them to the wall.

  Maybe the Sith Baron was just having a hothead at the time, but the aristocratic world has no regrets to speak of. Once a choice is made, there must be consequences.

  Dadir City has a superior geographical location and convenient transportation. It has always been the commercial capital of the southern region of the Southeast Province.

   Any lord who takes root here and wants to make a fortune quickly must pay attention to business development. Being able to endure until now before taking action, Baron Sith can be considered calm.

   It's just whether to support this field, but Hudson hesitated. Although he is now interested in what an orc slave looks like, he and the Sith Baron are hostile forces after all.

   As one of the representatives of the local nobles, Hudson has a lot of influence among the nobles of Wright and Wyton counties. Once a reaction is made, it will not only represent oneself, but also affect the choices of some local nobles.

   At such a time, running to cheer for Baron Sith is undoubtedly endorsing the enemy. Even at a trade fair, it is possible to get a new order, and the one who will benefit the most is the other party.

  Just by not participating, can you mess up this trade fair?

   Hudson is very skeptical.

  In the final analysis, the two counties of Wright and Wyton, which are recovering, need a commodity trading place to provide transactions for the nobles in the two counties.

   Hudson also wants to put the commodity trading venue on his own turf, if possible.

  Unfortunately, the mountainous area is too remote. Even the largest iron products production base in the southeastern province does not have the possibility of becoming a commercial center.

   No matter how strong the relationship is, if you want to get customers to buy goods, you will have to travel a hundred miles, and no one will lose face!

  Deep in his heart, Hudson has already secretly scolded all his noble colleagues for being useless. The geographical location of Dardir City is indeed superior, but it does not mean that other people's territories are remote.

  In the past, Dadir City was able to become the commercial center in the southern part of the province. The biggest reason was that the former lord was the most powerful nobleman in the southern region.

  Among the two counties, there are not a few areas that have the opportunity to compete with Dadir City for the commercial center. Although the reputation is not as loud as Dardir City, it does have the inherent conditions.

  Anyway, everyone is rebuilding now, and no one's foundation is much stronger than the other. As long as you plan carefully and are willing to spend money, you can definitely jump out and compete.

   It doesn't matter whether it is successful or not, as long as someone can jump out and do something, it is enough to cause a certain amount of trouble for that Sith Baron.

   If force is insufficient, Master Hudson is willing to help stand on the platform. He is willing to provide all verbal support without involving his own interests.

  One mountain cannot accommodate two tigers, and the small Wright County is destined not to accommodate two mighty dragons. The strong rise of any one is bound to crowd out the political resources of the other.

   Unfortunately, Hudson is in a competitive relationship with Baron Sith. Especially in the last conflict, everyone directly put the contradiction on the bright side, so there is no need to talk about it.

  As for the other nobles in the county, although each of them has a lot of ambitions, but limited by their own strength, they are simply unable to participate in the competition in the short term.

  (end of this chapter)

Chapter end