After the servant went down to convey Krober's order, he began to discuss the construction plan of Black Feather Island with Foster.
"I hope to turn Kuroba Island into a purely commercial island."
Kroeber said, a gleam in his eyes.
"The land on the island will no longer be used for growing crops. I want to convert it into a commercial area."
Kroeber went on to explain:
“This will attract more merchants to come and trade and provide a variety of goods and services.”
"I understand what you mean, my lord..."
Foster nodded in understanding.
“Yes, judging by the current area of Scorched Earth Island and Amethyst Island, agricultural production must be sufficient for self-sufficiency.
Therefore, the land resources of Kuroba Island should be better utilized to develop commercial activities."
"So what buildings should we mainly build? Will we still focus on the taverns and entertainment facilities from before?"
Foster asked.
“No, we must first establish shops, where merchants from all over the country can set up shops and sell their goods;
Next is the tavern, where people can rest and have fun;
There are also other entertainment facilities, such as casinos, which are big taxpayers.”
Krober thought and described his future plans.
"Understood, sir. I will arrange these matters as soon as possible."
"Don't worry, there will be an official to help you handle this later. I will ask him to write a plan for you then."
After a delicious lunch, Krober contentedly rode Griffin to Amethyst Island.
It didn't take long for Krober to return to Amethyst Island.
At the camp, he saw Hyell and Samuel enjoying lunch.
Hyer hadn't changed much since Kroeber left, except that he looked a lot tanner, indicating that he had been working hard during this time.
Samuel's changes seemed to be more significant. His face was pale and his body was thin. It was obvious that he had been staying up late a lot during this period.
"grown ups."
"Sir, you are back."
When the two saw Krober, they quickly stood up and saluted.
"Sit down and eat first."
Krober nodded, motioned for the two of them to sit down first, then returned to his seat to inquire about the current progress of the construction work on Amethyst Island.
"Sir, the current construction progress of Amethyst Island has exceeded the plan by about 10%, and the port and surrounding buildings have been completed.
The castle you live in is expected to be completed in a few days. Since you are back, you can personally attend the completion ceremony and name the castle."
Hyer lived up to his reputation for hard work, even bringing the documents he needed to process today with him while eating.
He ate while looking through the documents and finally came to the conclusion that the castle was almost completed.
"Okay, then I'll wait. Samuel, go write a letter and ask the management of the other islands to finish their current affairs within the next few days and go to Amethyst Island for a meeting."
"Yes, sir!"
Samuel swallowed his steak, straightened up, and accepted the order.
"Also, from today on, you are not allowed to stay up late! I will announce in the next few days that I will recruit a few new magicians to work on Amethyst Island, and you will be responsible for leading them.
But if you dare to stay up late again and I catch you, I will remove you from your position as leader of the magician team."
"Please rest assured, sir, I will definitely never stay up late again!"
Samuel patted his chest, but the look on his face made it hard for Krober to believe him.
"Go away... You're hardly convincing like this."
After sending Samuel away, Krober discussed some other trivial matters of the territory with Hyer.
As they talked, Kroeber told Hyer about the new political system he had in mind.
In the meeting a few days later, Hyer and his family will be among the only two nobles to be granted a title, and Krober needs to prepare him mentally.
And things turned out just as Krober had expected. After hearing Krober's thoughts, Hawer showed an expression of disbelief.
"Sir, this? This is inappropriate!"
Hyer immediately rejected Kroeber's proposal because this system would cause too much damage to the interests of their aristocratic class.
"Why? Is there anything wrong with this?"
Kroeber asked.
"Of course, sir, the ownership of the land no longer belongs to the nobles!"
"Then why do you want the land? Isn't it just to collect taxes and increase your family's wealth?"
"this....."
Hyer wanted to say something in rebuttal, but Kroeber didn't let him continue.
"I give you the title of nobility, whether it's Baron or Viscount, it has never been changed.
I will give you the money, and I will bear all the expenses of your fiefdom but only take 40% of the profits, and this 40% will be used on your own territory.
You can exchange cultivation resources at the Amethyst Chamber of Commerce that I am going to set up. As a noble of the Amethyst Islands, you can enjoy the lowest prices on the market.
I can build a castle for you as your family's residence, and your family will have the permanent right to use this castle.
And you, all you have to pay is nominal ownership. Isn't that a big disadvantage?"
Krober's words lingered in Hyer's ears like the devil's whisper.
To be honest, Kroeber's conditions are indeed very favorable.
Being a pioneering aristocrat is not as glamorous as it seems.
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