Lords Trying to Survive: Strategizing from a Rundown Yard

Chapter 416 Three traveling merchants, two barrels of dinars [Please subscribe]

Zong Shen stood on the cockpit without saying a word.

Because of the snow, he didn't want to touch the ground at all.

Watching Mr. Mars cross his fingers and point at the open space.

The men on the side also nodded.

It seemed that they were very satisfied with Zong Shen's territory.

At least under the first principle of ensuring safety, it still has great potential for development.

Based on the current size of the open spaces, it is entirely possible to establish a pasture with a total of more than 1,000 livestock.

Beef cattle such as prairie cattle are ready for slaughter between 12 and 18 months, and no later than 24 months.

Generally, bulls grow faster than cows, and cows have better meat quality.

Through crossbreeding between different breeds of beef cattle, the meat yield of the next generation can often be increased by 15% to 20%.

These are all knowledge about animal husbandry.

Although Mr. Mars has not officially started investing here.

But in my heart, I am already very optimistic about the development prospects here.

"Lord Zong, there should be no problem with this land, right?"

"If you have no objection, then I will choose this place."

Master Mars turned around and confirmed Zong Shen again.

In just a short time, they had planted flags at the four corners of the circle.

The options they chose were close to the current fringes of the territory.

It is three or four kilometers away from the central area.

Zong Shen naturally had no objection.

Agricultural and pastoral areas must look like agricultural and pastoral areas.

Mainly based on breeding.

As for most of the farmland, Zong Shen still wants to relocate it to the outside as much as possible.

Learn from Bosbon's experience and place most of the orchards and farmland outside the city.

Some farmland should also be retained in the agricultural and pastoral areas within the city.

But it must be the kind of strengthened farmland with a beneficial effect.

For example, the [Elementary Fertile Field] in Zong Shen's hand, or other things with natural magic power that may be obtained in the future.

Several high-yield farmlands were cultivated in agricultural and pastoral areas.

Moreover, Zong Shen also has the [Vine Box of Vitality] on hand.

Magical breeding and strengthening can be carried out through vine boxes, so that seeds whose grade does not exceed the rare level have characteristics such as high yield, accelerated growth, and resistance to weapons.

Regarding the farming and pastoral areas, Zong Shen had already discussed it with Mariel and Howie.

Mr. Mars' request is reasonable.

The amount of land required isn’t outrageous either.

Zong Shen can completely accept it.

"Then use this land as your land to build a pasture."

"In addition, I will reserve some surrounding land for you."

"So that industrial extension and expansion can be carried out in the future."

He nodded slowly and said to Mr. Mars.

Seeing Zong Shen's cooperation, the smile on his face never disappeared.

"Master Zong is so generous!"

"Then let's go inside and talk in detail now."

"About the annual sharecropping tax and matters about my father's generation..."

"We still have to draw up a contract."

Mars rubbed his hands, his round face flushed slightly.

This is a sign of surging blood and excitement.

Now, he was very excited inside.

What can excite a man is not just a sexy and beautiful woman, but also a heavy dinar.

In comparison, Zong Shen's mood was very dull.

Anyway, there has been nothing going on in the territory recently, so just let Mr. Mars do whatever he wants.

"Okay, then let's go back to the small building and talk."

"Get in the car, Master Mars."

"Let those traveling businessmen friends come with us."

"As for the big ranch and the cows you brought, your men can start building it."

Zong Shen said calmly.

Naturally, Mr. Mars would have no objection to this.

He ran back again and got on the loader mecha.

In addition, two or three middle-aged people dressed as businessmen also left the convoy.

He took the initiative to climb into the cargo hold of the loader mecha.

This kind of magic mecha is a rare thing.

These traveling merchants touched the cargo hold curiously, mentally estimating its price.

Zong Shen drove the loader mecha through the snow.

With tons of dead weight and five adults sitting on it, all the dry snow was easily crushed into thin ice, while more snow was pushed out to both sides.

The crawler structure is indeed a very practical driving mechanism.

Although the speed is not as good as that of ordinary wheeled structures, it surpasses ordinary wheeled structures in terms of overall passability and off-road performance.

With the knowledge of vehicle design on Earth, Zong Shen felt that he could develop some interesting magic vehicles.

For example, magic excavator, magic tank, etc.

I heard that goblins and some human kingdoms already have similar things.

This kind of climbing technology tree cannot be rushed.

It is necessary to slowly accumulate a scientific research team and foundation.

Seven or eight minutes later, Zong Shen piloted the loader mecha and took Mars and the others to the outside of the lord's courtyard.

After stopping the loader mecha, Zong Shen walked on the snow again.

This time he walked directly along the path he had taken when he came out.

This made his walking posture much more normal.

A layer of broken ice as thick as a cardboard shell was left on the ground.

Fortunately, there are combat boots and rabbit fur overboots to protect me.

Apart from kneeling down to look, I couldn't tell much difference.

I just feel that Zong Shen is a little taller than usual.

Zong Shen led them into the lord's small building.

The appearance of the entire lord's building is elegant, and the floor height is higher than that of ordinary residential buildings.

Although it is the latest upgrade of the lord system, it has an elegant and simple flavor.

Even if this kind of house is placed in the city, it is still a relatively high-end mansion.

Pushing open the door of the small building, Luna had already returned with Mariel.

Two people were sitting on chairs in the living room chatting quietly.

From time to time, a silver bell-like laughter erupted.

When Zong Shen led Mars and the others into the lobby on the first floor.

Mariel and Luna stopped chatting like frightened deer.

When she saw Master Mars following Zong Shen.

He immediately stood up excitedly and came forward.

I gave Mr. Mars a big hug.

On this occasion, the relationship between father and daughter is still very good.

As long as you don't talk about the tainted filial piety, and I don't talk about the sexy stepmother, then it is a true father's kindness and son's filial piety.

After some pleasantries, everyone came to the long table next to the sand table in the territory.

After taking seats in order of priority.

Luna and Mariel began to take out the exquisite crystal wine glasses that Zong Shen found from the mine from the kitchen.

Bottles of fine wine from the old wine cellar of Mr. Mars’ father’s generation were filled.

In order to show his magnanimity, Zong Shen specially asked Luna to serve them excellent old wine.

The quality of these aged wines is extremely high, and the rich and refreshing aroma alone is extraordinary.

"Lord Zong, let's drink to our cooperation."

Mr. Mars is very skilled in this kind of social interaction.

He took the initiative to pick up the wine glass and liven up the atmosphere.

Everyone picked up their wine glasses and clinked them lightly.

"Cheers to cooperation."

…

Dark red wine liquid sloshed in the crystal glass.

Zong Shen took a sip and moistened his lips and teeth with red wine.

The same goes for Mars and the others.

It was only after tasting them that they began to be surprised by the quality of the drinks.

They all looked at the wine glasses in their hands with surprised and greedy eyes.

"The quality of this drink is really high."

"Even among the lords in the country, he can be considered top-notch."

Since the three traveling businessmen were guests, they did not ask about drinks recklessly.

But Mr. Mars and Zong Shen were acquaintances, so he raised his wine glass and marveled.

"This is the aging wine in your old wine cellar..."

"After so many years of storage, can the quality be bad?"

Zong Shen's mouth curled up, revealing a faint smile.

He could only think about this in his heart.

Regardless of whether Mr. Mars can think of this matter, he cannot take the initiative to say it.

“The quality of these drinks is really good.”

"I bought them all from Bangcheng."

Zong Shen said neither salty nor cold.

After its arrival, it experienced a bleak development.

The first principle that all lords learn is probably egoism.

Mr. Mars smacked his lips with endless aftertaste and nodded while looking at the wine glass.

His mind was not on the drink at all.

There were only two things on his mind now.

The first thing is the wealth left by our parents.

The second thing is the construction of large ranches.

Now that Mariel is no longer around, he doesn't have to go to great lengths to have an affair with the young maid.

You can go play with flowers and twist grass openly.

In fact, Mars is already a good father.

At least he could estimate Mariel's feelings.

You must know that among the aborigines, those small nobles and businessmen with a little savings have more fun than him.

Mr. Mars put down his glass and stood up.

"Master Zong, let me introduce you."

"This is Sherwood. His traveling merchant team has six carriages."

"Mr. Sherwood's caravans often traveled between the villages of Bosbon and Citano."

"Mainly selling food and meat."

He pointed to the man next to him with a mustache and introduced him formally.

The traveling businessman named Sherwood stood up quickly.

With a smile on his face, he extended his right hand to Zong Shen.

Out of courtesy, Zong Shen also stood up.

"Hello, Mr. Sherwood."

"Hello, Master Zong."

After the two shook hands, Sherwood nodded slightly and sat down.

At this time, Mars began to introduce the other two traveling merchants to him.

The strength of these traveling merchants is similar.

Some have eight transport carriages, while some have five transport carriages.

The items and types they operate are similar, and they are basically the most basic food.

They purchased relatively cheap food and meat from villages along the way.

Transported to Bossbonne for sale.

All kinds of pubs and restaurants, including domestic market merchants, are their customers.

Then they purchase exquisite textiles, iron farm tools, and handicrafts from the city and sell them along the way.

There are many caravans of this size throughout Bospan.

They are like the blood of the city, bringing together the basic resources of each village in the city.

By the way, the sales problem of those handmade products has been solved.

The circulation between the state city and the village was formed.

Zong Shen simply greeted the three people.

It is dozens of kilometers away from the village of Citano.

All three of them promised that the caravan would include this place as a stopover in the future.

It's just a piece of cake for them.

When they arrived, they saw that they had already assessed the approximate population level of Zong Shen's territory.

From the number of dwellings and stone houses, they could infer that the population here was at least several hundred.

Staying here can be regarded as a potential stock.

Maybe we can also dump some unsold goods.

A few dozen kilometers more is also a good deal.

After Zong Shen got to know these traveling merchants briefly.

Next it was time to communicate with Mr. Mars alone.

This kind of profit distribution situation is not suitable for outsiders.

Because Zong Shen left behind all the magic items

So in the wealth left by Mars’ fathers.

Mars can get more than 600,000 dinars alone.

This is not a small amount of money.

Make sure they get jealous.

Once this news spreads, some powerful gangsters may even take the risk and enter the village to kidnap Mr. Mars.

So Zong Shen gave Mars a look.

The latter suddenly realized it and took the initiative to get up, citing the reason of visiting the territory.

He led the three traveling merchants out of the lord's small building.

Ten minutes later, Mars came back on his own.

There were beads of sweat on his forehead, and he was very tired from this good walk.

"Lord Zong, I have sent them all away."

"Now we can get down to business."

Mr. Mars wiped the sweat with the sweat towel in his pocket.

He picked up the wine glass and drank it all in one gulp, then sat down.

There was a slightly flattering and exaggerated smile on his face.

“Let’s split the money first or talk about the ranch first.”

Zong Shen always had a smile on his face and spoke concisely.

When Master Mars heard this, his eyes rolled.

"First…"

"Lord Zong, let's divide the money first."

"It just so happens that money is a little tight recently..."

Mr. Mars rubbed his three fingers in embarrassment.

Zong Shen looked at him with a half-smile.

He reached out and took out several large wooden barrels.

With a wave of his hand, dinars were poured into the barrel.

Countless dinars fell into the bucket like running water.

There was a crisp sound of "ding, dong, dong, dong, dong, dong, dong, dong, dong".

The dinars withdrawn from the storage compartment are all in large denominations of 100.

More than 600,000 dinars are just enough to fill two barrels.

Mr. Mars was not surprised or strange about Zong Shen's method of withdrawing money.

He had long known that Zong Shen had space magic items that could store items.

At this time, Mr. Mars stared at the two barrels of dinars.

The tears are almost flowing.

He is not a very stingy person, but as a businessman.

The love for money is almost engraved in his bones.

"Master Mars, how are you going to take these two barrels of dinars back?"

Zong Shen suddenly spoke, diverting his attention away from those bright dinars.

This is indeed a problem.

Not to mention the weight of two barrels of dinars, it would be inappropriate just to expose them like this.

Even this time he brought many of his confidants along with him.

But with so much money ahead of him, he didn't even dare to fully trust his own men.

Guess what Zong Shen wants to do?