Chapter 166 166. Yuanmou
"Do you hate women? Or is there some other reason?"
"I think girls shouldn't ride on men's heads. They are in large numbers and stick together too much. It's hard for men to integrate into their class." Otto lowered his voice and put a hand to his mouth: "Men are few in number. If they fight on their own, they will be manipulated. You must have this problem."
Luo Wei nodded slightly and said vaguely: "Men also need to unite."
Otto's attitude successfully won him a certain degree of trust. They were all comrades with the same aspirations, people who were born to stand on the same front and had common interests.
In fact, gender conflicts are unnecessary and far less acute than class conflicts.
But girls in this world go too far and stick together too tightly.
Lord Lovi had no sense of security at all, not to mention Mosophie, who had become a toy and mascot.
It has been a long time since I had the chance to show off my authority as a butler.
Free Territory, Too Free Under the leadership of the most lax lord, everyone's life is becoming more and more comfortable.
Located at the edge of the world, far away from the threat of war.
Apart from fighting against the cruelty of nature, life was like heaven.
The time of year when wine is produced.
As large amounts of new wine continued to be delivered to Donggang City, the distillery, which had been silent for a long time, began to operate again.
The Red Maple Tavern is no longer just a place for socializing; the new wines on the shelves are being snapped up by citizens.
Obviously, the grape production has increased, and the wine price should be lower than last year. But this year, everyone is too rich and willing to spend money.
The boss had to raise the price to ensure a balance between supply and demand.
In Donggang City, news came that someone had broken the limit again.
A traveler who came from afar to ask for wine has always been very low-key. If she hadn't suddenly broken the limit, no one would have noticed her strength.
Fulinbao tried to recruit him, but was rejected.
Confirming her intention to settle down and having no ill intentions, the matter was put aside.
This kind of thing always happens.
Lowe knew very well that it was impossible for every strong person to be loyal to him.
It has to be appropriate. Donggang City now has one more or one less strong man. The key is the defense line of Donglin City, which needs manpower to sit and watch, which is a bit of a headache.
Perhaps after a few years when the Swift Dragon Cavalry starts to improve, these problems will be solved.
At dusk, Lowe woke up and went downstairs to the restaurant for dinner.
Bruno spoke up in high spirits, "Master, according to this year's census, the population of Donggang City exceeds 72,000."
"Are you sure?" Lowe widened his eyes.
Last year's population was only over 50,000, but this year it has increased by 20,000! You have to know that he relocated 10,000 people to open up wasteland!
"Maybe it's more than that." Bruno said these are just the total number of registered population plus temporary registered population.
There are also some caravans and vagrants who are not counted, so the actual number would be even higher.
"Is there enough room for the house?" Lowe thought of the first thing.
"Now everyone is discussing building houses every day. People who don't have houses are very anxious. Brick factories and cement factories have been expanding their recruitment and scale," Bruno mentioned.
"How's the garment factory?"
"The textile machine invented by the young master is very useful. Now the price of clothes has dropped a lot."
“Has the number of employees increased?”
"Not yet. This summer is so hot that people don't want clothes."
"If we don't prepare early, what will we do in winter?"
"You are right."
Bruno thought about last year's weather and felt that it was necessary to prepare for a rainy day.
There is no such derogatory word as "worrying about the future" in this world. Those who can think long-term are all wise without exception.
Ordinary people can only focus on the present, and at most a few days into the future. Laudel, among them, lives in a muddle-headed state, with a weak sense of time.
A few days later, the Duke of Dafen anchored in the harbor. Unlike previous times, this time it was followed by two wooden boats without sails, and the three were connected together by iron chains.
The iron lock is a new product launched by the Donggang City Blacksmith Shop. Except for Donggang City, other places do not have this technology.
“Finally here!”
Leah looked at the port of Eastport City and cheered.
Sailing upstream, she was inevitably worried that sea beasts would sink the two wooden boats, or that a storm would suddenly hit. It was too much to carry two boats alone, and it took an extra week to arrive.
The freighters, loaded with linen and cotton, were not very popular.
Xiqi hurried over and was responsible for counting the goods and handing them over.
Evelyn did not show up as usual. After clearing out the rat infestation, she went into seclusion again.
The next time I wake up is probably a few months later.
Accompanied by Xiqi, Leah walked on the street, and it felt much more lively than a few months ago.
The streets and alleys were filled with crowds of people.
There was a long queue outside the Fulin Department Store.
"What is that?" Leah asked in surprise.
"Mercury mirror." Xiqi smiled mysteriously and took one out of her pocket.
This is Lowe's recognition of her hard work and can be regarded as a souvenir.
Leah was shocked when she saw her face in the mirror, and absentmindedly stroked the acne marks on her face.
"Young Master, you actually took out such a valuable item to share with everyone. Aren't you afraid that it will get damaged?"
"Things only become more valuable when more people use them." Xiqi said with a restrained smile.
Mirrors are not expensive, and their cost is so low that it makes businessmen question their lives.
She just found out about this recently!
Mercury mirrors with such good effects actually cost much less than bronze mirrors! Low enough for ordinary people to own! Yet they can be sold at sky-high prices in the upper class.
It's like a technique that turns stone into gold.
Xiqi could foresee the sensation the mirror would cause in high society. Thinking of the crazy harvesting scene, her palms were sweaty.
Liya reluctantly returned the mirror to Xiqi: "How do you sell it? I personally want to buy one."
"It's in short supply now and the price is high. If you want, I can give it to you at cost price." Xiqi smiled and raised her index finger, shaking it slightly.
"One gold royal? Or ten? I think a hundred is possible! How much is it?" Leah was unsure, and finally she could only reveal her trump card: "I can only afford a hundred gold royals. If they really want a hundred gold royals for one side, I won't pay. I'll think about ten and I'll probably agree. I'll take as many as one gold royal as you can get."
It's actually a silver coin! Xiqi shouted in her heart, even if it's lower, it's not unacceptable.
Because the profit is more than dozens of times, it is simply unbelievable.
"I told you, we're just charging you the cost." Xiqi lowered her eyes and curled her lips slightly: "Actually, it's okay to give it to you. You'll have to buy more goods later."
"Haha, I won't be polite then." Leah laughed heartily, as if she had gotten a great bargain. She glanced at the big mirror at the entrance of Fulin Department Store: "All kinds of sizes, what should the price be? You haven't told me yet."
"No price, or a price based on market conditions." Xiqi was silent for a few seconds, as if she was organizing her words: "We ask for a commission."
Leah narrowed her eyes slightly.
(End of this chapter)
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