"Entertainment venues, don't simply regard them as just for entertainment. They are actually a major driving force for stimulating economic growth."
Standing under this giant stadium, Rhodes patiently explained economics to Brandiotto and Mondela.
Although the two of them were a little confused, they slowly accepted many of their opinions.
"This stadium, well, it can be considered an arena. It seems to have no practical value. It can neither be inhabited nor used as a warehouse or military fortress. However, when it holds a large-scale event, it can turn the entire city into a stadium.
Residents, even people from surrounding villages and towns, businessmen and travelers are attracted here. Football matches are not held in one or two days. These people watch football matches here. They need to eat, drink and live, right? Therefore, it also drives the surrounding service industry.
"
"Service industry?"
Brandi Otto asked.
"Yes, to put it simply, everything you see around you now belongs to the service industry."
Rhodes said, pointing to the houses surrounding the arena.
At this time, Brandiotto discovered that most of these houses were not residential buildings. They were either pubs, hotels, or brothels... Brandiotto suddenly realized something.
"The hosting of the football match attracts people from all over the city and surrounding people here. During the football match, these people need various services. So they will spend money here. For example, they go to the pub to drink, talk about the game, go to the hotel to stay, and so on.
Going to brothels for entertainment...these activities are bound to prosper the urban area in this area. The consumption of outsiders stimulates local consumption. Coins flow into the pockets of vendors, attracting more people to open hotels or other service places. The surrounding rents
As a result, land and land prices have risen. Unknowingly, many jobs have also been created, making some people gradually become rich through these activities.”
Rhodes explained patiently. In order to reuse Brandiotto, he must tell him bit by bit what he knows and help him integrate into his team as soon as possible.
What Brandi Otto was thinking about was that Rhodes was also a shrewd man. He planned and built the Coliseum. Although the initial investment was huge, the surrounding land must have long been the private domain of the great lord. The Coliseum prospered
After that, these skyrocketing land prices and rents will definitely flow into the pockets of the great lords themselves.
As a businessman, Brandiotto is sensitive to this. But he also knows that from now on, what he will have to exert is not his ability to make money, but his management ability. It seems that the Kislev next to him
The great lord does not lack the means to make money...
"This is the driving and stimulating effect of the service industry on the economy."
Rhodes continued to explain——
"You can imagine that as dense crowds come here, the trade of goods will become more frequent. Wherever there are crowds, there will be economy. The ball game is just an introduction to attract the crowd. Every summer, the stadium will hold a
A week-long competitive competition. After that, there is the Wine Festival. A feast for the eyes and a feast for the mouth, right?"
Rhodes said with a smile. And Brandi Otto already felt that his knowledge was not enough. He had been in business for many years, but he learned a lot in a remote place like Kislev...
"Then let's talk about management."
Rhodes continued -
"Entertainment is not just entertainment, in fact, it is also a very good means of maintaining social order. It can spend people's leisure time, not only relaxing, but also catharsis. In entertainment, you forget your worries and pain, even if it is only temporary.
."
"However, entertainment must be in moderation. Excessive entertainment can make people indulge and sink. This is worthy of vigilance. You must know that it is easy for a self-disciplined person to sink, but it is difficult for a person who has already sunk to regain self-discipline.
."
Rhodes's words are profound. They are not only a management problem, but also involve future Chaos battles. In fact, in the crisis of world destruction, the reason why Chaos has such a huge legion is that many of them are fallen humans. Sinking,
The Fall not only changed their temperament, but also ultimately changed their appearance, making them look no different from monsters. But no one thought that these ugly monsters were once members of the human race.
"So, whether it is a football game or a wine festival, it cannot last more than a week at most, and the total time cannot exceed half a month. Laziness will become a habit, and relaxation must be moderate. Once the festival is over, patrols must be prepared to clean the streets. The sanitation team also
Get involved and clean up the environment.”
"The week-long celebration will produce countless domestic waste and the environment will deteriorate. This is a condition for disease transmission. It must be suppressed."
As Rhodes spoke, he changed the topic to another aspect - urban environmental sanitation and disease prevention and control. Brandiotto just listened carefully. He had known about these aspects before, but in the empire, these things were not taken seriously.
.However, in the current Elengrad, under the jurisdiction of this great northern lord, all the things that were neglected in the empire have been taken seriously again.
"Your Excellency Brandi Otto, your arrival will bring the empire's advanced technology to this country and this city. However, before that, you must first understand this kingdom. This kingdom is completely different from your impression. Even if you
You can hear a lot about it outside, but to truly understand it, you still have to go there in person. My 'General Manager' will help you get familiar with it."
Rhodes said, smiling and introducing Alves to Brandiotto. This ruthless man who has been silently managing the city and even the entire northern territory behind the scenes.
"It's an honor to meet you, Sir Alves."
Brandiotto turned his head and greeted Alves warmly.
But the shrewd Alves noticed the subtle changes in the other person's eyes. First there was surprise, and then there was compromise. The subtle disdain in his eyes was also keenly captured by Alves. However, he did not point it out. It should be.
He said he was used to it. No normal person would not despise dwarfs. No matter how much preparation the person has made, the moment he meets a real person, this feeling of contempt will inevitably arise. After all, in human society,
, appearance is still very important. Some people, even if they have no skills, are useless. But they can still get along well in human society by relying on their outstanding appearance. But for people with ugly appearances like Alves, it depends on what they have acquired.
Two hundred percent effort to make up for this innate shortcoming.
"It's no need to be honored. I don't think you would be honored to see me. Discussing politics, economy and urban management with a dwarf, oh... it's not very convenient. It's best for us to talk in private."
Alves said, patting the palm that Brandiotto handed over for a handshake. Then he turned and walked forward, leaving Brandiotto with an embarrassed look on his face.
"That's what he is. Once you get familiar with him, you will see another Alves, a genius."