149 国益と税金と…。

After selling off as much as he could and enjoying his shopping, Masaru had a meeting with Axiom and Adelina.

In the meantime, because of the population problem, Vintaria doesn't have the power to sell large quantities of products to other countries, and even if we want to charge taxes, we need to build a system that will enrich the people first. But trade in diplomatic relations is not the same as trade.

"But trade in diplomatic relations is not possible without buying and selling each other. But trade in diplomatic relations is only possible if people buy and sell to each other.

"So I thought, what is our current strength in Vintaria? It's technology. Technology.

"Technology...indeed, we would love to have superior armor and construction technology. But is it good? Technology can't be sold for a sustained profit.

I have a plan for that. Where I grew up, there was the idea of patents to protect inventions and new technologies. The idea is that the developer of a new technology has the right to the technology and profits for a certain period of time and cannot use the technology without permission... Do you understand that much?

"Somewhat. "Somehow...

I'm not sure if this is a good idea or not.

If you want to use the technology, you can pay a portion of the profits to the person or organization that owns the patent to use it. .... I don't know.

Do they protect those rights?

I'm sure you'll agree that the sooner you do this, the better, although it's also true that countries that don't protect the rights to new technology are less likely to create new technology. I think it's a fact.

I see, and by spreading this kind of thinking, we can encourage technological development. I see.

You're a quick thinker.

Vintaglias are going to be squeezed out in the future. .... I'm sorry.

Aksyon muttered and Adelina looked at Masaru's face. I think he's worried because this is where the standard of national interest of Vintaria will be determined for a while.

In the event that you've got any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. Axiom.

Aksyon and Adelina's eyes changed to Masaru's words.

Aksyon and Adelina's eyes changed when Masaru said, "20% for a 10-year term is not much. That's 20% for a 10-year term.

"Isn't 20 percent for a 20-year term more like 15 percent?

Masaru is puzzled... "If you take that much out of the profits, the people who work at the end of the line won't be able to make a living.

The term of the right is 30 years, the first 3 years are 10%, after that up to 10 years is 7%, and after that is 3%. "Hmmm.

"Hmmm... .......... Hmmm...

I don't know if you've ever heard of a seven-party system in the Kingdom of Greitas. At least 6 or 4 people.

......... What does the future hold for Vinteria, ......?

Three goverments and seven people. Of course, the tax rates will be different for high and low income earners!

Axiom and Adelina are both starting to get headaches. If you're a farmer, the merchants will take another 30% of your profits to make money from your harvest.

A prosperous economy is one in which all the people, even the lower ones, spend their money properly. The country exists for the people! How can you throw away the people for the sake of the state?

I'm sure you'll agree with me. I'm not asking you to do it suddenly.

I'm not saying to rush it... well, aim for 10-15 years and get the system in place, I'll be happy to discuss it with you. I'll consult with you.

But if you do it right, you'll be richer than you are now, right?

We'll work towards better technology, easier work, and better quality. We need to get richer, don't we? But the way the aristocrats are pouring money into their useless vainglory is kind of... ugly. I wish they'd wake up to more functional beauty. I wish they would wake up to functional beauty.

"In that sense, Masaru's temple is a bit lacking in decoration. Masaru's temple is a little less ornate in that sense.

It's a lot for my living space. ...Oh, by the way, the life-size Mithril statue is ready. Where do you want it?

Of course, it's a statue of Victinius and Ayla Sephira. It has a natural stone base and is not hollowed out, so it weighs an uncomfortable amount, and is excellent for theft prevention alone.

It's life-size... well, we've only just started building the temple, so there's nowhere to put it. I've just started building the temple and I don't have room for it.

"Well, I guess I'll just put it in the assembly hall, where it will be used for morning meetings as well as to stimulate work. I'll just put it in the assembly hall, where it will be used for the morning meeting.

Please don't do this to me!

Axiom made a beautiful display of kneeling and managed to get it as Masaru's item box management.