Magic Industry Empire

Chapter 34 Let's Make a Bet

In fact, this official document just reported a small matter. It said that there were several villagers in a village outside the city who wanted to work in the Principality of Standing, so they reported to Bangta City in advance and kept their citizens of Bangta City. identity of.

There were some similar things in the previous period, but Earl Stark did not pay much attention to it, but gave approval according to the previous practice of dealing with similar situations.

But this time, after seeing the same report on this official document again, Count Stark suddenly felt a strong sense of crisis in his heart.

After thinking about it for a while, he found out why this strong sense of crisis suddenly appeared.

The reason is very simple, it is the tax issue of Bangta City that he has been worrying about these days.

Because of the withdrawal of the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce, the follow-up of other large and small chambers of commerce in Bangta City, and the influence of the free trade right suddenly promulgated by the Commerce Department, the tax revenue of Bangta City this year will most likely drop to a few degrees. previous year's level.

Losing a lot of taxes paid by the major chambers of commerce, Bangta City is almost equivalent to being dug up by someone forcibly.

And now, the commoners under the rule of Bangta City have to leave Bangta City. In the eyes of the traditional nobleman, Count Stark, that has shaken the foundation of Bangta City.

Earl Stark recalled the official documents approved a few days ago in his mind, and found an astonishing fact that these civilians who applied to leave Bangta City were actually ordinary farmers in the villages outside the city.

For Earl Stark, who attaches great importance to agricultural development, these ordinary farmers are the foundation of support for Bonta City.

The departure of a farmer may not make much difference. Even if ten left, it wouldn't affect anything. But a hundred or even a few hundred left. That would have an amazing impact.

After recalling the official documents approved these days, Earl Stark was surprised to find that in this short period of time, nearly 100 farmers had applied for filing.

If this trend continues, won't Bangta City really shake its foundation?

Thinking of this, Earl Stark re-read the official document in his hand and found that the report stated that these villagers wanted to leave Bangta City. Going to work in the Principality of Standing is all about preparing to go to the land leased by the New Flying Chamber of Commerce from the Principality of Standing to do farming work.

In other words, they switched from farming in Bangta City to farming in the Principality of Standing.

Thinking of the official documents approved a few days ago, the reasons given by ordinary farmers are the same, and then thinking of the recent actions of the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce, Count Stark's eyes flashed coldly and he snorted heavily.

"This damn Xu Yi, dare to snatch these most important experienced farmers from my subordinates, is this trying to dig my corner?"

Earl Stark thought for a while, picked up the pen and made a reply on the official document. The application was rejected outright.

Although theoretically speaking, he does not have this power. But as the lord of Bangta City, he has too many ways to force these ordinary farmers to stay.

Just when he had just finished his approval, the door of the office was suddenly knocked softly.

From the frequency of knocking on the door, Count Stark heard that this was his trusted supervisor Chekov, and let him in in a deep voice.

After Chekov came in, he gave Earl Stark a salute: "Lord Earl, President Xu of the New Flying Chamber of Commerce asks for an interview."

Earl Stark was startled for a moment, then turned to look at the pitch-black night sky outside the window.

How could Xu Yi suddenly ask to see him at this time?

Ten minutes later, Earl Stark met Xu Yi in the small living room of the City Lord's Mansion.

"President Xu, visiting late at night is really rare."

Because the city lord's mansion obtained 3,000 farmland magic machines from the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce as scheduled during the autumn harvest to assist the autumn harvest to be completed successfully, Count Stark's attitude towards Xu Yishi has changed a lot now than before.

Except for the first time he met Count Stark, Xu Yi showed a respectful and polite attitude every time he met with Count Stark, and this time was no exception.

"Sir City Lord, I'm really sorry to disturb you late at night." Xu Yi smiled and said, "But I may be leaving for the Principality of Standing in two days, so there are some things that need to be discussed with you Lord City Lord in advance."

Hearing the words "Principality of Standing", Count Stark's face sank immediately: "Very good, President Xu, since you took the initiative to mention the Duchy of Standing, then I just have a question to ask you. Since your Chamber of Commerce has The land was leased in the Principality of Standing. Why don't you hire local farmers from the Principality of Standing to help you reclaim the land, and have to dig those experienced old farmers from Bangta City? Do you know that this is important for our agricultural development in Bangta City? Will it have a serious impact?"

Xu Yi's smile remained unchanged: "I just know this, so I made a special trip to discuss with you, Lord City Lord, to solve this problem."

"Solve this problem?" Earl Stark snorted coldly. "It's easier for you to say. Do you know how important these experienced old farmers are to our Bangta City? You took them all away. If it affects the food production of our Bangta City, you can afford this crime. ?"

"Of course I can't afford it." Xu Yi smiled and said frankly: "Food production is our top priority in Lampari Kingdom. No matter how bold I am, I can't do such a thing. But Lord City Lord, forgive me. I bluntly said that although food production has a very important relationship with people, it does not require so many people."

Earl Stark frowned: "What? Are you going to sell me your theory of replacing human power with magical machines?"

Xu Yi shrugged: "I don't think there is anything wrong with this theory. If people can do more things with the help of magic machines, wouldn't that be a good thing?"

"Hmph, after all, magic machines are dead things, and people are alive. Many magic machines can't replace what people can do."

Xu Yi smiled slightly, thinking that there are many things that magic machines can do that humans can't do either.

But he didn't come to argue this issue with Earl Stark this time. He thought about it and said, "Lord City Lord. Anyway. I think you should admit it. It is with the help of the farmland magic machinery that we Lampari The kingdom's grain production in the past two years has been able to suddenly increase so much, right?"

Earl Stark was silent.

No one can deny the help of the farmland magic machinery to the increase of food production in the Kingdom of Lampari, even the conservatives headed by the Stark family cannot deny it, because they are one of the biggest beneficiaries.

And this is precisely the most important reason why the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce and Xu Yi have clearly supported Her Royal Highness Princess Sevigny.

"Of course, I'm not here to take credit for you, Lord City Lord. I'm here to show you the reason why our Xinfei Chamber of Commerce brought the farmers of Bangta City to the Principality of Standing." Xu Yi added. .

Earl Stark glanced at Xu Yi and nodded lightly, "Go ahead."

Xu Yi breathed a sigh of relief, thinking that no matter what this Earl Stark thinks about himself and the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce, he will patiently listen to his opinions on issues related to Bangta City and his fundamental interests.

"Lord City Lord, I think the reason why you are worried that we will bring the farmers of Bangta City to the Principality of Standing is because you think this will affect the food production of Bangta City?" Xu Yi asked.

"Nonsense!" Earl Stark snorted coldly: "The number of farmers in Bangta City is limited. If you take away some more, it will not be affected!"

Xu Yi showed a confident smile: "I don't think you need to worry, Lord City Lord. First of all, we only plan to recruit no more than 2,000 people from Bangta City. I think it will be more than 40,000 people outside Bangta City. For farmers. It's nothing, right?"

"Only 2,000 people?" Earl Stark was slightly startled: "Didn't your new flying merchants lease a full 100,000 hectares of land in the Principality of Standing? How can 2,000 people be enough?"

"According to the agreement signed between our Chamber of Commerce and the Principality of Standing, we must recruit no less than 5,000 local workers in the Principality of Standing."

Earl Stark frowned slightly: "Even if you add 5,000 people, I'm afraid it won't be enough, right? A full 100,000 hectares, according to my estimation, at least 10,000 people are barely enough."

Xu Yi shook his head: "Sir City Lord, to be honest, the people of the Principality of Standing are really... too lazy, so I don't expect these 5,000 people to be of any help, because their work ability is probably not as good as mine. Two thousand people recruited by Bangta City."

Earl Stark snorted slightly proudly: "People in the Principality of Standing are so lazy, I know that. Your Chamber of Commerce has to go to that place to invest, and it's your ability to not lose money."

"Thank you, Lord City Lord, for your concern." Xu Yi smiled and said, "My Lord City Lord, what I want to say is that, according to my estimation, the 100,000 hectares of land are cultivated only by the two people recruited from Bangta City. A thousand people can solve it all.”

"It's impossible!" Earl Stark said decisively: "Our Stark family has hundreds of years of experience in farmland cultivation, far more than you know. According to my experience, the 100,000 hectares of land You might be able to reclaim it all with ten thousand people, two thousand people? Don't even think about it!"

Xu Yi smiled lightly and suddenly said, "Then, Lord City Lord, why don't we make a bet?"

Earl Stark showed a look of vigilance: "What bet?"

"If our Xinfei Chamber of Commerce cannot fully reclaim the 100,000 hectares of land with only two thousand people, then our Chamber of Commerce will send all these two thousand people back to Bangta City and pay the corresponding compensation for each of them. , and also paid 500,000 gold coins to the City Lord's Mansion as compensation for affecting the food production in Bangta City. What do you think, Lord City Lord?"

Earl Stark looked at Xu Yi in amazement: "Are you serious?"

"I'm very serious." Xu Yi nodded. "If you don't believe me, Lord City Lord, I can make a contract with the City Lord's Mansion on behalf of the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce as a guarantee."

Earl Stark looked at Xu Yi inexplicably, and asked again, "But how can it be considered as a complete reclamation? How is this standard determined?"

"It's very simple. Of course, it is the grain yield that determines the reclamation standard. The land in the Principality of Standing is suitable for rice cultivation, so according to the annual output standard of about two tons of rice per hectare of farmland in Kalmar City, the annual harvest of these 100,000 hectares of land is calculated. Rice should be around 200,000 tons. If it's less than that, then I'm a loser."

"Do you really want to do this?" Earl Stark looked at Xu Yi with a serious expression, his expression full of incredulity.

In his opinion, it is very difficult to fully reclaim 100,000 hectares of land, and it is simply impossible for Xu Yi to complete this arduous task with only 2,000 people.

Of course, this doesn't matter to Earl Stark. After thinking about it, he asked Xu Yi, "So what if you reached this number?"

"Even if I win, then I hope the Lord of the City will grant me a request." Xu Yi said.

"What request?" Count Stark asked curiously.

This Xu Yiming knew that he was targeting him and the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce everywhere, but he came to discuss with him and asked him to grant him a request. Could it be that his head was burned out?

"This request is actually very beneficial to Bangta City. It's like this..." (To be continued..)

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