The Prince Wants To Retire

29. An unusual wind starting from a small port

In the history of the Ignit Empire, there were very few periods where there was an eastern port.

But finally, the Eastern Port was revived again.

The East Continent has the largest trade volume in the West Continent.

Trade is also taking place in the New Continent in the South and in unknown lands in the West, but it is still only a small part, and it is not even 1/10 of that in the East Continent.

That’s why the empire longed for a port located in the east.

That earnest wish has finally come true.

“It is lively.”

The first sight that Kariel saw after arriving in Salem was the massive crowds of imperial citizens and the locals working on large-scale construction.

The appearance of buildings going up here and there and the expansion of the port, which only small boats could barely enter, gave the viewer an anticipation of what kind of place this place would develop.

The problem was that the one who could satisfy that expectation was Kariel.

“… … I’m going crazy.”

Kariel wrinkled his face as he messed up his hair.

In the midst of rebellion and chaos everywhere, the central government was determined to grow this port, and a huge budget was being invested.

“I see you.”

The bureaucrat who was temporarily in charge of the port hurriedly jumped out and bowed his back.

Officially, it was the role of overseeing the conflict area, but no one thought that the bureaucrat who had just popped out was the general manager.

Everyone knew that the unofficial commander was Kariel, so the unofficial commander-in-chief of the conflict area was officially transferred to Kariel.

“This is an appointment letter from the center.”

“Um… … .”

As soon as he saw him, Kariel swallowed his silence as he looked at the high-ranking official who bowed down and politely handed over the letter of appointment.

An appointment that has been delayed.

He intentionally ignored this appointment, which had originally been given to him, by confining himself to a resort.

That’s why high-ranking officials only had this appointment as ‘temporary’.

It goes back to the person who should receive it.

“after… … .”

Kariel let out a long breath and looked at the appointment letter with a nervous expression.

The moment he receives this, he becomes irreversible.

But it’s just stupid to hesitate once you’ve made up your mind.

Cariel, who had received the letter of appointment with a firm expression, opened her mouth.

“Kariel Frederick von Blazer! I obey His Majesty’s orders.”

Cariel got down on one knee and received the emperor’s letter of appointment, and immediately got up and gave the order.

“Tell all the officials to assemble within three hours.”

“Yes!”

If he hadn’t been in charge of the job, he wouldn’t know, but it was Kariel’s nature to make sure he did.

“Tarion.”

“Yes, lower.”

“Stop the pressure on Talos and drop the troops. The deputy commander is also summoned.”

“Yes!”

After giving the order to Tharion, Kariel headed straight to the residence.

There he changed clothes and went to the administration, waiting for all the officials to come.

Finally, when all the high-ranking officials scattered in the city gathered, Kariel spoke.

“It’s called Kariel, who will be in charge of this place from today. First of all, to ease your worries, I’m not going to touch on what you’re doing.”

At Kariel’s words, some officials began to murmur.

Because he knew the notoriety in the capital, it was hard to believe.

“No matter what method you use, as long as it produces results, I will not be involved in much. Of course, crime should be excluded, right?”

Some officials flinched as Kariel spoke while looking around with a cold expression.

He was stabbed at the thought of rolling more workers.

“Secondly, if there is any cost that is lacking, please tell me. If it’s a reasonable line, I’ll fight the central government and give you money.”

Everyone looked excited at Kariel’s words.

This is because there were a lot of things that were being delayed due to lack of funds, materials, and labor.

“Thirdly, I will double the performance pay. Also, if you perform well, we will guarantee you a vacation.”

At Kariel’s words, the faces of the officials were colored with excitement.

“You want more money? Then roll harder. Do you want to go on vacation? Then do it.”

“Are you really giving me a vacation?”

A bureaucrat with a haggard expression asked Kariel with an expression of disbelief.

As if he liked his face, Kariel said in a gentle tone.

“of course! Paid leave for the top 50% of vacationers. The top 10% also paid vacation pay separately. Finally, I give the highest performer a chance to receive special services at my villa.”

At Kariel’s words, the high-ranking officials started shouting and waiting.

“ah! Of course, this is not just for senior officials. This is a story for all the officials here, including the military.”

Then those who thought they could only compete among themselves began to panic.

The competition quickly intensified.

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Just then, a young official raised his hand and said:

“Are only bureaucrats compensated?”

“no. Of course, the workers should also be compensated.”

At the words of the young bureaucrat who was full of dissatisfaction, Kariel smiled and said.

The young aristocrats or young intellectuals dissatisfied with society began to murmur at Kariel’s words.

This is because none of the nobles or bureaucrats ever paid special attention to workers.

Even though Kariel took the lead in eradicating corruption, he hardly showed any special benefits or consideration for workers.

So, not everyone had high expectations.

‘They have a revolutionary temperament.’

Cariel smiled as he looked at the young intellectuals.

From the point of view of the Empire, they were very dangerous.

But it also meant that he was smart.

Kariel, who lacked talent in his previous life, had even rolled in intellectuals who were revolting against the Empire.

Because there was no one to use it.

“I plan to separate the workers and compensate them.”

“… … Separately?”

“okay. Competing with the bureaucrats puts the workers at a disadvantage. So we will come up with a separate compensation plan.”

At Kariel’s words, distrust in the eyes of the young intellectuals.

Kariel, like the other bureaucrats, thought that he would come up with a seemingly plausible compensation plan.

But.

“Five thousand gold. This is the total amount to be given to the workers as bonuses.”

“Ugh!”

When the specific amount was revealed, the eyes of the young intellectuals, who had been stained with disbelief, widened.

“Are you worried that this money will be stolen elsewhere? Then you guys check it out for yourself.”

“that… … Would that be okay?”

“okay.”

At Kariel’s words, the eyes of the young intellectuals began to tremble.

“Don’t be dissatisfied, you guys step forward and solve the problem yourself. I will give you a chance.”

Having said that, Kariel set a specific goal.

“You guys should come up with a plan yourself so that you can accurately divide the workers’ incentives. Also, should we distribute the right work so as not to overdo it? Finally, investigate the problems that arise in the city as well, so that you can prioritize and deal with them one by one.”

At Kariel’s words, young intellectuals hurriedly took up pens and papers and wrote them down.

A high-ranking official who saw this said with a puzzled expression.

“Lowering! To those who haven’t taken the formal bureaucratic exam… … !”

“I am hiring them as mercenaries. Any complaints?”

Kariel, who had shut the mouth of a high-ranking official by calling him a mercenary, spoke to young intellectuals.

“If you are dissatisfied with not being a formal official, pass the exam. Then, I will officially hire you on the spot.”

Having said that, Kariel turned his eyes and spoke to the workers who were watching from afar.

“Did you all hear it? Spread this fact widely. At least as long as I am here, I will provide an environment where there is no discrimination.”

Then he turned around and left.

* * *

As Kariel, who uttered such shocking words one after another, disappeared, those who were listening from afar began to spread this fact in a hurry.

Cariel watched the scene through the window in the office and smiled.

bonuses, and vacations.

Office workers presented both of the two things they most wanted, and bureaucrats and workers began to get excited.

Now they know how to work day and night.

Those who are crazy about money will turn their eyes to performance pay, and those who want a vacation will also work harder to rest.

A chance to receive first-class service at the villa where the first prince stayed.

Even if it’s not that, I’ll take care of it to get a separate vacation pay or at least paid vacation.

“… … Your expression now looks a bit evil.”

“Evil. It’s a look of admiration looking at the workers who will work hard.”

Tarion trembled at the sight of Kariel with a sinister smile.

It is because he himself rolled hard in the capital.

‘I think it’s worse than when I was in the imperial palace.’

Even then it wasn’t like this. At best, it was at the level of forcibly rolling and throwing incentives, but now they were mass-producing voluntary slaves.

When Tarion was afraid of Kariel’s roll, Kariel was looking for a higher level slave.

‘Where is that guy now?’

I remembered the young intellectual who appeared in all kinds of protests when I was crowned emperor in my previous life.

In the end, I coaxed it out and put it to good use.

Perhaps after he died, he became chancellor in Miriel’s era and rolled hard.

“You want a revolution? But what? Your strength is insignificant.”

“… … .”

“Do you want to change the world? Then, don’t do this outside, come inside and change it yourself.”

“The empire is rotten.”

“It means to change that rotten place yourself. Are you not sure?”

“… … .”

“Were you a coward who shouted revolution only with words? Or is it that you just don’t have the courage to try it?”

A genius who got caught and entered the bureaucracy as soon as he stimulated it by scratching.

He recalled the days when he even recruited his followers at once.

Revolutionaries are usually proud people.

If you scratch it gently, it will crawl in and work like a dog.

Instead of recruiting just one person, they recruited a large number of people and provided a foothold where they could try anything, and they all worked with a light on their eyes.

That is why the empire that had been open to the public could only be reconstructed.

“Tarion.”

“Yes.”

“Do you think there is a shortage of talented people here?”

“Well… … It seems so.”

No matter how it goes now, it was not enough considering the size of the city that will grow larger and more people will come later.

“Tell the empire.”

“rumor… … You mean?”

“Yes, the first prince hired those who were dissatisfied with the current system of the empire. Try sneaking it like I gave you a chance to change.”

At Kariel’s words, Tarion frowned and said.

“Aren’t they dangerous? Why do people like that… … .”

“The central government took all the good guys. So, I have to write even these guys.”

Since the empire is currently frantically causing problems here and there, even those who would not normally pay attention to it were being scratched and made to work.

So, only those with impure thoughts or those who are called assholes are left.

Even in an urgent empire, I wouldn’t dare to take them with me.

Kariel was thinking of calling those guys together.