"Sir, I think you know that Suixue City does not grow cotton, so naturally we cannot produce cotton cloth. Also, we do not grow vegetables or fruits. As for candles..."
"That's enough!" Reggie was not satisfied with Decto's explanation, "I know Broken Snow City does not produce these things, but you are the commercial officer, you know what we should purchase!"
"Where can I go to purchase it? My lord!" Decto looked confused, "We are at war with the Lion Country, and everything can only be purchased from the black market. The prices of those goods are astonishingly high."
Reggie said: "I have opened a route to the White Tower Country. These things are very cheap in the White Tower Country."
"I only went to the White Pagoda Kingdom once. It took twenty days to go back and forth. This trip was too difficult. On the way to the White Pagoda Kingdom, we were often attacked by the Golden Eagle Fleet and were robbed.
I bought a lot of gold coins, I really don’t dare to make my own decisions, all the goods are purchased according to your requirements.”
Reggie rubbed his forehead. This matter was really not entirely Dexter's responsibility.
In the past six months, Reggie had devoted all his attention to the war, purchasing materials for making weapons, and increasing food reserves. As for the trivial matters of food, clothing, housing, and transportation, Reggie had forgotten all about it.
However, it cannot be said that Decto is completely without fault. As a commercial officer, he should know how to adapt at least. It should not be difficult to buy some cotton cloth and candles from the White Tower Country.
At present, the fleet has not returned and Decto cannot go to sea. It seems that the post-war depression will definitely last for a while.
Before the fleet came back, Reggie had to draft a new purchase list. After picking up the pen, Reggie wrote two full pages of parchment. After checking it carefully, he found that many things were missing.
A broken snow city has already made Reggie very anxious. Don't forget that there are six other territories. Their economic conditions are much worse than that of broken snow city. Now that Bachelo and Chris are not around, these complicated problems have made
Reggie was exhausted.
Reggie, who stayed up late at night, was at a loss as to what to do. Modesa, who never interfered in government affairs, suddenly made a suggestion.
"To be honest, you are not good at business. That fur trader is better than you, but not much better."
"You are right," Reggie agreed with Modesa's idea. "When old Hill comes back, I will discuss the countermeasures with him. I also want to go to Camel Island, and Batchelor will give me some help.
"
"How much better can a livestock trader be than a fur trader? As for the Grand Bachelor, that old man is not good at doing business either. Why not leave all this to the largest businessman in the Lion Country?"
"The number one businessman?" After a moment of surprise, Reggie understood what Modesa meant. Nipoli had recovered and been discharged from the hospital.
This wealthy businessman is currently living a boring life in the city. It is undoubtedly Reggie's serious mistake to bury such an outstanding talent.
After being discharged from the hospital, Nipoli rarely left his house. The wound healed, but the scars were still there, not only on his body, but also in every corner of his heart.
He lost everything, and all that was left were nightmares, which haunted him every night. He had thought about going to the White Tower Country to live with his family, but he really didn't have the courage to face his family, no matter how complicated the reasons behind it were.
There is no way to avoid the reality that all the glory and status of the Sloan family were ruined in his hands.
But after seeing Reggie's purchase list, at least that night, nightmares did not come to haunt him. He stayed up all night that night. In addition to the purchase list, he also received Reggie's letter of appointment. Reggie decided to appoint him as the business manager.
official.
Nipoli misunderstood Reggie's meaning and regarded it as compensation and mercy. After a night of thinking, he rejected Reggie's invitation and still planned to spend the rest of his life in nightmares.
But Reggie was more patient than he thought, and Reggie communicated with him in a different way.
"I have something to do with what happened to the Sloan family, but I saved your life and gave your family a lot of help. We are settled now."
Nipoli did not agree with Reggie's idea: "The Sloan family's disaster comes from my greed and has nothing to do with you. As for your help to me and my family, it is the kindness you gave me, and I will do my best."
To repay you, but I really don’t need your mercy and charity.”
Reggie sighed and said, "Why do you think this is mercy and charity?"
Nipoli smiled and said: "Because I am a businessman and I only believe in value and benefits. I can no longer provide you with anything of value. Everything you give me has become charity without asking for anything in return."
"Don't be so arbitrary, Mr. Mermaid," Reggie shook his head. "The quality and price of the product are there. I think I can still tell its value."
Nipoli was startled: "The product you are talking about is..."
Reggie pointed directly at Nipoli and said: "It's you, my friend."
"I don't understand what you mean. Do you... want me to be a slave?" Nipoli was somewhat embarrassed by this description.
"Of course not a slave. There are no slaves in my territory. I know these words, but I really need you. I have experienced the quality. You are the best businessman I have ever seen. I will provide you with a suitable one."
Price," Reggie picked up the appointment letter again, "you pay me
Work, I give you a salary, you bring me prosperity, I bring you achievements. Although I am still a stateless lord, I firmly believe that I can create a hegemony. The overlord needs a gorgeous mermaid by his side. Is this the case?
Isn’t business enough to impress you?”
This description is not that harsh. Nipoli likes the businessman's way of communication and sells himself as a commodity to Reggie. This treatment method is easier for him to accept than pity and sympathy.
"I am willing to accept your appointment, but I don't like the nickname Mermaid very much. To be honest, I don't know where this nickname comes from. You just added a gorgeous sentence, which makes me feel a little..."
"But I really like this nickname," Reggie was not going to give in on this point, "you are my gorgeous mermaid."
"Okay... everything is as you wish," Nipoli picked up Reggie's shopping list. He did not express his opinion rashly, "Please give me two days. I need to know more about Shattered Snow City."
Learn more.”
"I like your attitude," Reggie smiled. "Don't let me down, my mermaid."
Two days later, Nipoli came up with a brand new plan, which almost subverted all of Reggie's ideas.
"Not every item needs to be purchased from the White Tower Country, and some items do not require such a huge quantity." Nipoli made significant changes to the list, "Just like clothing materials, you purchased ten entire shipments at one time, and
Or use the Pelican Merchant Ship of the Golden Eagle Kingdom. The cargo capacity of the Pelican Merchant Ship is very amazing. Where are you going to store so much clothing? The clothing will become moldy and rotten, and it will also face damage from rats and moths."
Reggie sneered. It seems that an excellent businessman may not become an excellent official. Nipoli's thinking is a bit too simple.
However, there is no need to be impatient. As long as he is taught and tempered, Nipoli still has the potential to be an excellent official.
Reggie was going to teach Nipoli a lesson first, letting him understand the structure and vision that a business officer must have.
"My mermaid, your thoughts are still stuck in the past," Reggie said with a kind smile, "I can't just think about Shattering Snow City. I now have seven territories, and the people in the seven territories need to wear clothes.
,Ten ships of clothing material is not too much.”
"You don't have to always call me mermaid..." Nipoli smiled awkwardly, "It is precisely because you have seven territories that you cannot handle some things so hastily."
Nipoli was well prepared for Reggie's reaction. He pointed to Drawsha City on the map and said, "Don't forget its name. Drawsha City is famous for its high-quality cotton yarn. Even though it was severely damaged by the war, it can still be found here."
Producing a large amount of cotton and clothing materials, you gave up the resources in your territory and went to the White Tower Country to purchase a large amount of clothing materials. This is tantamount to ruining the livelihood of your people and opening up a way for others to make money."
"Uh... what you said makes sense." Reggie was about to teach Nipoli a classy lesson, but Nipoli choked him back.
"There is also Zhilin City, which is rich in grapes. Although it has suffered from war, there will always be some harvest. Why don't we take the lead in collecting them before the fruit farmers turn them into wine?"
"What you said...makes sense."
"There is also Tuodao. The girls here are not only good at the makeup business, they also know many special skills. They can make candles. The red candles on Tuodao are famous in the mainland. You should know this very well."
"Of course I know, go on." Reggie laughed dryly. In fact, he didn't know at all. In his impression, there wasn't much difference between Tuodao and Zhilin City.
"Tuodao also produces a special kind of clothing. The material is soft and smooth. Even expensive furs can't compare with it. We call that kind of clothing cloud cotton because it feels like wearing clouds in the sky.
, if it can be paired with Tuodao's unique embroidery, it will become one of the most precious luxuries on this continent."
"Uh...Yunmian, I, I don't think I've heard of it." Reggie couldn't pretend anymore. His knowledge of Tuo Island was far less than Nipoli.
"Many people have never heard of this kind of clothing material because its output is very low. In the past, all these clothing materials were sent to the Golden Eagle Kingdom as tribute. I only got a piece of clothing made of cloud cotton through special channels.
.”
"Such a precious thing...should belong to me." Reggie felt a little excited.
"Of course it belongs to you, my lord, that is your territory," Nipoli said. "You can be like the Golden Eagle and let this material continue to be a plaything among the nobles, or you can make it your commodity.
Bring you considerable wealth."
"Of course it has to be turned into a commodity," Reggie rubbed his hands and said excitedly, "I'm going to take it to my store."
"Uh... I've been to your store. It's indeed a good place." Nipoli bit his lip. He didn't agree with Reggie's idea. "If you want to gain wealth, I suggest you choose another city."
Snow City is not suitable for doing business, and I don’t even recommend that you leave your merchant ships in the port of Broken Snow City.”