Chapter 418. Peace and Suggestions (5)
“I was a little short of words. Again, we plan to have a separate vehicle on the ground.”
I pointed to its blueprint.
This is the blueprint for the new means of transportation I propose.
“…a wagon…isn’t it.”
It had wheels, but there was no way a carriage like this could exist in the world.
“It’s too long and huge for a wagon.”
“If it’s this big, can a horse pull it?”
“Even if I could turn it off, I wouldn’t be able to speed it up.”
“Yes, as you can see, it is not a carriage.”
I slapped the blueprint lightly with the palm of my hand and said its name.
“We will develop, install and operate trains with power, speed and transport capacity that are incomparable to wagons.”
Yes.
The plan I propose to them here is a plan to install a large-scale distribution network that develops, operates, and uses trains.
It means to spread a wide range of lines and use them to spread faster trade between each kingdom.
Their complexion, assuming the meaning, became seriously darker than the color of earth.
“…It’s called a train…”
“I’m not sure, but is this iron carriage-like thing moving?”
“That’s it. Of course, as I said before, you don’t need words.
On the contrary, it is faster than a horse, much stronger and will never tire unless it is neglected in maintenance.”
“…What are you using to move this steel vehicle?”
“I should have already shown you earlier.”
“?…”
Indeed.”
they noticed
It must mean that information about the ship has already spread to many places.
Rumor has it that there have been attempts and movements to imitate them in their own way in order to make a ship like ours in each country.
But aside from the iron boat, I couldn’t make the most important one.
“You mean that engine?”
“Actually, it was originally intended to be used for the development of trains before ships.”
However, due to some circumstances, the story behind the development of the steel wire led to the completion of the ship first.
Unexpectedly, train development is more troublesome in terms of interests.
If it wasn’t for this opportunity, I would have talked about it after proceeding step by step.
“Surely… that device called the engine also moved the huge ship.”
“Compared to that, moving a vehicle like this is not a job.”
“I don’t think that power is normal either.
However, is there any advantage to operating such a thing by land rather than a ship?”
I knew that question would arise.
It’s not just asking because you don’t know.
A beggar to find an excuse to avoid if possible.
As long as they have a brain, they must have guessed to some extent from the point of view of the blueprint.
“First of all, let’s organize the current trade routes and distribution networks of each kingdom.”
I instructed the maid to bring a map, spread the prepared map on it, and pointed to this place, the center of Ernesia Kingdom.
“Currently, the most common operation in each kingdom is horseback transportation. In particular, most merchants are using this.”
“Um… that’s right.”
“That’s why thousands of horse-drawn carriages go to and from every corner of the kingdom, including the capital, every day.
Well, if you include the peddler’s, it will be a little more.”
I drew a line with a fountain pen as if to describe the distribution route.
Of course, this path is bogus.
Crazy, will you teach me the real distribution channels? I’m just pretending to draw it as a performance.
“For example, let’s say we travel from the capital to the southern border gate here.”
I drew a line so that the pen with the royal road pointed all the way to the south.
“Based on the current Arnil Chamber of Commerce, it will take about a month.”
It is a period considering the weight, rest of the horse, and various costs and time.
Of course, this is pretty fast.
“Of course there are faster means. It’s a teleport.”
On the contrary, I only marked a dot from the border to the royal capital.
“This takes less than 10 seconds to arrive. But there is a problem.”
“It is a concern about product deterioration and loss.
And the wizard’s hiring cost is also not insignificant. Unless it is a fairly expensive product, the balance calculation is not right.”
“That is true.”
Teleportation is not necessarily a means of expedited delivery.
First of all, there are extremely limited wizards who can teleport itself enough to safely deliver goods.
Arnil Firm also employs dedicated wizards, but all they do is transfer VIP-only goods, and they are never suitable for mass distribution.
And a waste of talent.
If you have that ability, it’s right to use it elsewhere.
“I don’t think this situation will be very different in other countries, do you?”
“…Um, yes, but.”
The answer came back, as if it could not be denied.
“Then, how much shortening will it be if we introduce that train?”
“Half a day.”
Their pupils became round.
“Transportation is possible in half a day at most.”
Oh
that’s true.”
“It’s incredible speed.”
“There is also no comparison in volume.”
When I told them the approximate average load, they broke out in a nonstop cold sweat.
I just guessed that the issue I’m discussing is usually not a serious matter.
“Half-day time and load capacity and stability that cannot be compared to wagons. You will understand what a difference that alone can bring.”
They could no longer hide their groaning.
“It could also be used for purposes other than simply transportation.”
“.!!”
For example, what about the use of transporting troops?
Unless you have a high class mage, even moving a large army quickly takes several months.
However, with just this, even without a wizard, a large number of troops could be transported in a day or a few days.
its usefulness and possibilities.
And knowing the danger, they couldn’t even dare to wipe the cold sweat.
“I don’t think it’s an ordinary proposal to decide here…
“I know.”
you know well
“It is a suggestion anyway. You don’t have to decide on the spot. I just want you to take this proposal and return home to carefully consider it. I also don’t want to make decisions easily.”
However, even if they go back like this, they cannot easily reject this offer.
It’s not just because of the dominance relationship.
Even if you don’t force it, you have no choice but to seriously consider it.
Just increasing the speed and quantity of supplies yields great benefits.
If you don’t like this, let’s say no.
But what if neighboring countries accept?
If so, what difference would it make?
They can’t say no because they worry about it.
‘Looks like he’ll be worried for a while.’
It’s obvious that I’m giving it time on purpose.
Still, you have to voluntarily stamp it to look good.
“And the completion of the train is still taking time. So you can think about this topic slowly.”
“…Well, that’s fortunate.”
“It’s not a normal issue, so I want to discuss it carefully.”
Trying to buy time won’t do you any good.
Because there are guys who will sleep separately even if I don’t pressure them.
“Above all, it seems that each grand meeting is accepting this offer favorably.
It would be a good enough project if it catches their eyes.”
Daesanghoe based in each country.
In fact, I had already unpacked them before making this offer.
In normal times, it is a means of distributing goods, so of course they have no choice but to bite the most sensitively.
“It’s surprising… that they looked good first.”
It’s a slightly embarrassing reaction.
Well, they might have expected the opposition from the superiors first.
Sometimes, the influence of the merchant holding the money is stronger than that of the nobles.
If they die against it, they expect that they will have a reason to go against me.
But that doesn’t happen.
Never.
Because the story is already over.
“Yes, you seemed wary at first, but you must have recognized the benefits of this, right?”
Whoop whoop whoop it will be
At first, they were reluctant because they were concerned about the monopoly of the distribution network, but no one is as quick to calculate profit and loss as they are.
He must have seen that the benefits of giving up the slow carriage and choosing the train were more enormous.
Above all, it is difficult to transport with a wagon.
For example, food materials with a short shelf life or rare items can be easily shipped in large quantities.
You’d think this would be more profitable.
In that respect, merchants are also easier to talk to.
“Then…if you introduce this, in what form will you provide that train?”
“First of all, a separate fee… well, in this case, I should say shipping fee.
We will receive and use it.”
It is too early to sell the train itself.
So, the freight is thoroughly managed by this side, but the transportation fee and tax are paid separately to suck honey.
That alone is a huge benefit.
As long as you don’t take too much profit, each business association will be happy to pay the shipping fee.
Rather, even if it is a bit expensive, I think it will be used enough.
However, since I’m not that much of a robber, I intend to take it only to the extent that I doubt my conscience.
“Are there any plans to sell the train itself?”
Instead, they focused on trains.
Even if you make some concessions, do you think it’s not bad if you get it?
“We see it as difficult at the moment.”
Since we plan to maintain a monopoly system for the time being, there are no plans to do so even if mass production becomes possible in the future.
Well, actually, it’s difficult.
The maintenance technology is also a problem, and the materials are not easy.
Just like the boat, it won’t be easy to imitate it.
Of course, after about 10 years, the monopoly will be released.
At that point, it’s better to just let it go.
In other words, it means sucking honey for 10 years.
“Anyway, I just wanted to talk about this project today. Why don’t we discuss the rest of the story formally and carefully afterwards?”
Let me quietly say this.
Everyone just nodded, barely moving their stiff necks.
It was a moment when I was already worried about a sound I would hear when each of them returned to their home countries.
