CH 136

" Rid, I don't understand how much of what you're saying makes sense. What do you mean by doing a poultry farm?"

"Yes, I do. So I will explain the based on this project plan ;.

I turned the document I had left on my desk into a chart and handed it to my father.

When he saw the document he received, he furrowed his brow and rubbed his fingers between his eyebrows, then looked at the paper again and let out a sigh.

He looked at the paper again and let out a sigh, "Huh. ...... Lid, you made this?"

'Yes, I made this and had Chris check it out. I don't think there are any problems with it as a business plan. May I follow along with the papers?"

"......This document has no issues as far as I can tell from a quick glance at it: ....... So, it is a 'problem.' ...... Well, good. Start explaining.:

I was taken aback by his words, but quickly regained my composure and began to explain to him the business plan I had in mind.

In fact, there are animals in this world that are the basic livestock.

These animals are almost the same as I remember from my previous life: cows, pigs, and chickens.

However, mass production has not yet been developed, and even the species are not exactly the same.

Even commoners can afford to eat meat, but it is still a luxury food.

Why chickens?　

One reason is that the steady availability of eggs and chicken meat can greatly increase the variety of dishes.

Also, we can use the olive oil waste as chicken feed, which eliminates waste.

I thought about cows and pigs, but I decided that chickens would have eggs and a wider range of dishes.

Also, the seasonings available at Renalute, such as soy sauce, were a big factor.

Chicken, soy sauce, flour, oil, and as long as I have these, i will be able to make ...... so "fried" chicken.

This is a dish that is still unknown in the world, and it would be interesting to promote it as a specialty in the Bardia territory.

Poultry farming will also improve the diet in the territory.

This should directly lead to an increase in the territory's geographical strength.

Well, I also want to eat it.

When I Finished talking about the benefits of chicken farming, Father turned his head over with his hand on his forehead and let out a sigh.

'Huh. ...... I think this might be the kind of emotion people had when I told them I was going to start olives. ......"

'Father, you are right. You don't always know everything until you try it. Besides, I heard that eating chicken meat is good for muscles. I heard that the part called 'breast meat' is especially good for the muscles. If we improve our meals, it will have a positive impact on everyone living in the territory, including us. Let's do it, father."

Hearing my words, Father shook his head and looked at me.

"I can't give my approval ...... alone. I will make a judgment after I hear all the explanations. There is more, isn't there?"

I was in shock. Let me explain the content of the 2nd page.

I smiled back at him calmly.

As expected, he did not let me pass through easily.

But if my prediction was correct, I knew he would bite on the second piece.

As I began to explain about the second one, my father took a sip of the tea Garn had brewed to take a break.

The second page is ...... the contents of which enable the mass production of 'charcoal'."

"....⁉ -, you say charcoal⁉"

Father choked on his tea after hearing my proposal.

I waited for him to calm down before I resumed my explanation.

The first thing I told him was about the " huge tree," which was the first thing he was angry with me about today.

When I told him that I had the attribute of woof , he put his hand on his forehead and looked down again.

I continued to explain the situation as it was, since I couldn't be bothered to explain it every time.

"If a person who has the qualities of a wood receives proper instruction and training in magic, he or she can make a tree grow. All they have to do is turn that tree into charcoal."

"What about the technology to make charcoal?　There is no such technology in the Bardia territory, is there?"

Father was not very enthusiastic when he was talking about poultry farming, but when I talked about charcoal, his face turned quite positive and serious.

After all, fuel might be a big issue in this land or empire as whole .

I smiled at his question.

'I have already solved that problem. I can't talk about it until you accept all ofmy proposals, but i have secured the technology. As soon as you accept all of my proposals, I will start working on it . "

"I'll have to accept all of your business plan. You're not going to provide me with the technology unless I accept all of your business plan?　You are very devious. ...... Well, good. Continue with your explanation."

I bailed lightly to my father and explained that a stable supply of charcoal could be achieved by using wood attribute magic to secure wood, create charcoal, and train human resources as a set.

But Father's face remained grim.

Rid, I understand what you are proposing. But how are you going to determine whether or not we can use woodsmagic?　Until a person has practiced magic for a long time and is able to handle a certain amount of magical power, we don't know what attributes he or she has, do we?"

"That problem has been solved. as well '

"What?""

I went on explaining him about the "Attribute Appraiser" that Ellen and Alex had developed for me.

If you are able to use a little bit of magic power, you will be able to identify the attributes and qualities that an individual possesses by color.

I also explained that the attribute appraiser is being improved and will eventually be able to determine an individual's attributes simply by placing one's hand on it.

When my father heard what I had to say, he looked up with a stern expression on his face and muttered,

"...... I didn't expect you to come so far ...... with a business plan while I was in the imperial capital."

'?　How about it, Father? Would you allow me to start poultry farming and charcoal production? ...."

I asked fearfully, but he looked at me and said in dismay, .

'I understand, but show me the way to make the charcoal first. . I will make a final judgment after I see the quality of the charcoal produced according to your idea. Is that all right with you?"

"Yes, thank you, Father, ...... ."

I was so happy that my father had given his approval, even if it was with conditions, that I had a big smile on my face.

I thought Father smiled a little when he saw my smile, but he immediately started his next question.

'By the way, Rid. Your plan for human resource development, how do you plan to recruit people?"

"...... It is with some difficulty that I am going to gather the slaves via the Christie Trading Company. I think slaves will be the best choice this time, since it will be the first time we are doing this, and also because there are many things that should be kept confidential."

When I finished, my father looked a little surprised, as if he had not expected me to say anything about gathering slaves.

"What to do with human resources?　"

From the very beginning, I had been thinking of handling this problem by gathering "slaves.

If it was before I had reached an agreement with Renalute, gathering slaves might not be good for my reputation.

But I had made a connection with Fara and Elias.

After that, there would be no problem as long as I made sure to inform them of the situation in advance.

Father thought about my answer for a moment and then said suddenly,

"Even if we gather slaves through the trading company, how do you intend to treat them in our territory?　In the Empire, it is forbidden to handle slaves, you know.　I don't think you will be able to make good use of the slaves even if you gather them.'

"Yes, I do. So, we will ask the people we have gathered as slaves to pay us back the amount of money they have cost us to gather them".

"Repayment?"

Hearing my words, my father's expression was dubious.

I slowly and carefully explained the way I was going to treat the slaves I had gathered.

First, I calculated the cost of gathering the slaves.

Then, I would allocate it equally among the slaves and ask them to repay it little by little by working in the Bardia territory.

In other words, the Bardia family would ostensibly lend them money in order to buy back slaves' positions.

Of course, by having them work, they would receive a monthly salary.

We would pay them a monthly salary, minus repayment of the loan.

In return, they will study the curriculum we have created for them and work on developing the territory, such as charcoal production and poultry farming.

In order to prevent any technical outflow, they will be allowed to live as they please in Bardia after the debt is repaid.

However, they are not allowed to go out of the Bardia territory.

If the Bardia territory is in trouble in any other way, we can help them by asking them to lend us their power, so that they will be a force to be reckoned with when the time comes.

When I finished speaking, Father rubbed his fingers between his eyebrows and exhaled, turning his head down.

"Whew......... I'll invest in a slave and have them buy back their status. Then, in order to make them repay that capital investment, we will teach them skills in our territory and make them useful subjects who can help us develop our territory ...... or ...... we will come up with a system that will be ...... terrifying. ......"

"I believe that ...... people seek peace and security. If coming to our territory frees them from slavery and gives them a peaceful and secure life, no one will leave the Bardia territory. Poultry farming and charcoal are the only businesses that have that much potential. Father, I beg you. Please allow me to do it. ......⁉"

I bowed my head deeply as I finished.

If we can proceed with this business plan, the Bardia territory will surely grow by a great leap in the future.

"Rid, raise your head. All right, ...... do as you wish. But as I have told you many times, report what you are going to do in advance. I will bear the burden, but there are some things I can't stand for unless I know in advance."

"Thank you, Father, ......."

I looked up and thanked him with a big smile on my face.

The father smiled for a moment when he saw my face, but then he immediately returned to his usual strict face.

". But, Rid, as I told you earlier, you must first try to make the sequence of 'charcoal' that you have thought of. I'll make the final judgment there, okay?:

"Yes, I understand, '

Convincing my father about the poultry raising farm and charcoal manufacturing was the hardest part, but he gave his approval, even if it came with a condition.

I was so happy that I couldn't help but smile.

I think my father's mood softened a little when he saw me smiling and being happy.

At that moment, Father noticed something and asked me a question.

:Rid, is a chicken farm and charcoal production your main proposal?　But what is this third one?"

'Oh ...... !!, I forgot. It's a proposal for the building of a mansion and a design brief."

"What's ......?"

Father looked over the papers lightly, and his soft mood vanished.

The soft atmosphere disappeared as he looked over the papers lightly. Then his expression became stern and he looked at me with stern eyes.

'Rid...... naturally, there will be an explanation for this as well......?"

'Yes, of course, Father."

Father seemed to be feeling a little tired, but I didn't care and decided to continue with the topic of building the mansion.