Chapter 122. Preparing to build a bank
(3) + Mercenary’s Village (1)
“What should I do?”
That’s the first thing I don’t understand.
“Already, it seems that Arell-sama’s plan doesn’t require manufacturing power.”
That’s not wrong.
I’ve already secretly sprinkled rice cakes on it before.
The rest is a plan that you just have to step through sequentially through execution.
It’s time to come and need someone’s help.
“What a shame~ I need you, Marquis Karet.”
“What is that…
” I want you to be the head of the bank I’m going to establish… as the president of the bank.”
And I will be the hidden power behind you.
I’m behind you
To be precise, it would be more correct to say that I did not come to trade with him, but purely to scout.
“You mean the bank manager?”
“To be honest, I can’t handle managing that far.”
you can do it
‘Cause I’m a kid who can
But is it annoying?
Even the money going around in the territory right now is secretly entrusted to Dia to calculate it.
But how much more troublesome would it be to manage the flow of money that will circulate throughout the kingdom and even across the continent.
I don’t want to die counting money for the rest of my life.
“We need a proper leader.”
I need someone to work for me.
That’s why I decided to put Marquis Carret in that position.
Well, after sitting in the bank president’s seat, as long as you don’t deviate beyond the limit, I’ll close my eyes to the extent of taking care of your own gain.
But only to the extent that it does not harm me.
“I’m sure it will be of great benefit to you as well.”
I asserted
“Suddenly, do you see the limits of just investing in the current way?”
“…I won’t deny it.”
The Karet family’s main job was to lend money to a noble’s business with potential and receive the profits.
However, lately, all of that was flowing toward me, so I must have been thinking about it.
I’m doing all the hot businesses these days.
Nevertheless, you can see his personality when you see that he doesn’t resent me sincerely.
That’s why I tried to reach out to him.
“Certainly, according to Arel-nim’s suggestion, I… my family will be able to obtain great power.”
As expected, you quickly realized the power of the armor I was going to put on you.
Assuming that my plan succeeds, sitting at the top of the bank means reigning over a huge amount of money.
There is nothing strange about being treated as one of the most powerful people in the country, rather than an aristocrat with some wealth.
“But it doesn’t seem like you’re being so tempted for something like that?”
I smirked and looked at his face.
As expected, it’s still a look that doesn’t like something.
Do you like it.
It’s a relief that I’m not a foolish guy who wags his tail simply blinded by greed.
“Arel-sama, do you really think that all of this will go as planned?”
“It is a plan for that. I will make it happen somehow.”
I said emphatically.
Of course, I don’t think that everything in the world goes my way.
then? I just write numbers to make it happen as I thought.
“Monetary reform is not impossible. Marquis Karet, you are probably worried about whether you can really settle this currency properly in the kingdom?”
“That’s right.”
It’s a natural question.
Because reforming the currency means driving out the existing currency and putting them in its place.
If you compare it, it’s different from a coup d’état achieved by money.
Of course, the existing dominating currencies will not give up their place.
“Of course, it would be the merchants who rebelled.”
Some will try to watch the flow quickly.
The large upper house will weigh the losses against the gains and try to decide which currency to support.
“It won’t be easy.”
“But it is not impossible.”
I smiled an ominous grin.
“Who do you think holds the most gold coins in Ernesia Kingdom right now?”
“.!!”
Marquis Carret clenched his fists.
okay.
it’s me
Me and the trading association I manage already have a huge amount of gold coins.
I already have the flow.
It is still flowing in real time there.
As long as the gold coins are in my hands, currency reform is not impossible.
“There, I have already received advice from many great merchants.”
I have assured some like-minded merchants that if they will support the bank I will build on this occasion, the congo will fall accordingly.
They are not the ones who will refuse to give you an advantage.
The superiors were delighted and promised to raise their hands on my side.
“What we are trying to do is not just currency reform. The goal is to completely solidify the economic situation in Ernesia Kingdom by using the function of the bank.”
The financial situation in the Kingdom of Ernesia may have become affluent, but the torrent is just as strong.
Currency in an unstable market.
Unreasonable trading, mindless speculation and illegal gambling.
As much money flows, it is often headed in the wrong direction.
Everything is filled with reins without omission at this opportunity.
appealed to that purpose.
This time, Marquis Carret began to worry about her heart.
It seems that the cause is more important to him than huge gains and desires.
“…I’m sure Arel-sama’s plan is great. It will definitely work.”
“But what do you not understand?”
Even though he praises him, his expression is not bright.
Rather, it seemed to be haunted by incomprehensible questions.
“What is Arel aiming for?”
“huh?”
“Arel-sama’s wealth must be so enormous that someone like me can’t imagine it.”
“no way? Not to that extent.”
But I can’t deny that there are many.
And the money will continue to accumulate.
“Arel’s estate will continue to grow richer. Why are you trying to get your hands on a bank now?
He doesn’t understand.
Now, even if I sit still, I am sitting in a position where I continue to make money. What is it that I regret that I continue to pursue money?
“I cannot cooperate with you if you are simply interested.”
It is a reasonable point.
“Your question is perfectly valid. so teach me The reason I want to do this is different.”
Perhaps this man will never understand unless I tell him honestly.
Now is the time to show you the picture I drew.
“For me, the bank is just a vehicle for me to hold my money and control the flow.”
“What is it for?”
“city.”
“yes?”
“I’m going to build a huge city in Fahilia.”
The land freezes over in the winter.
A place that other ordinary nobles laughed at as useless.
From the first time I was appointed as the lord of Fahilia, there was only one thing I decided to do.
make this place my paradise.
I will make it the best city to suck honey.
And I live comfortably with everyone in the best city where nothing is lacking.
I am satisfied with that.
This is my current goal in life.
Building a city is a lord’s greatest wish.
“Do you mean the city?”
“However, building a city is not easy, even for a country. That is why detailed preparation is necessary.”
It’s money, I just have to keep making it.
It’s a technology you have to devise.
As for the population, when Fahilia becomes a good place to live, it will naturally flow in.
So I was removing obstacles one by one.
Recently, enough land was acquired to build a city on.
“As far as banks are concerned, they are one of the cornerstones for me to build a city.”
Even that bank?”
“okay.”
I will hold the economic power and put order in order so that you do not dare to damage my city.
The city I will create will be an unexplored place that will never be faulted anywhere, whether it is economy or military force.
“Is that your dream…?”
He genuinely has a look in awe at me.
It must have been shocking to see someone who was determined to do everything in his power to build the city.
“Are you saying that you’re building a city in Fahilia?… Ordinary lords would laugh at me saying that.”
“You can laugh.”
“no. If Arel-nim says it, it cannot simply be a joke.”
Perhaps he noticed that I had the ability and the obsession to really do it.
“so? Did Marquis Carret understand the reason I gave you?”
“…For now, I understand. Rather, it is more realistic that it is not a noble purpose.”
The most reliable motive in the world is desire.
For the sake of the world or for the greater good, rather than a talker.
The one who works hard for tomorrow’s breakfast is more realistic and trustworthy.
Well… that’s purely my subjective opinion.
“then?”
“Let’s accept Arel’s proposal.”
Unlike the long agony so far, the decision was made very quickly.
“It is a wise choice. With this, your family will not be far from revival for generations.”
“I didn’t necessarily hold hands hoping for that. From the lord’s point of view, this is a happy word.”
We shook hands firmly.
The detailed story was then decided to be divided step by step through the communication channels I handed over.
“By the way, Mr. Arell? If you set up a bank, what are you going to do with the expenses?”
I asked if he was suddenly curious.
You’ve probably remembered that the plans I’ve laid out so far are good, but you haven’t heard the most important thing.
No matter how big the safe is, it is dangerous without a gatekeeper to guard it.
Not only the manager, but also the force to properly protect the bank is needed.
“Should I find out on my side?”
“No, you don’t have to worry about it that much. You already have that in mind.”
Of course, I’m thinking of a gatekeeper candidate to protect the safe.
“Sooner or later, you too will go to the negotiations.”
“Is that so? It was a bit of a no-brainer.”
As long as I assure you, you can trust me.
He seemed to think so.
‘Well, the negotiations over there have to work out somehow.’
As I thought to myself, I thought of the people I would have to negotiate with later.
Mercenary’s Village (1)
However, not everything in the world goes according to one person’s expectations.
In order to get people to take care of the bank security, I sent Seina to ask for cooperation first.
After a while, Seina returned to the castle with the answer.
“Sena? How did it go?”
“Ah… that’s what I mean.”
Unlike usual, Seina had a puzzled expression on her face.
Seeing him scratching the back of his head and feeling embarrassed, he seemed to know the result without having to listen.
“Have you ever been rejected?”
“I have no face. I used to try to talk well. Hmm, there is a little problem.”
It seems that the negotiations are not proceeding with Seina alone.
“I think it would be difficult to expect cooperation there.”
“okay? I can’t. I have no choice but to go myself.”
“yes?”
“I said I was going myself.”
You can’t give up just because you’ve been rejected once.
If Seina went and it didn’t work out, I’ll just go find it myself this time.
“So I’ll go myself. …. To Seina’s hometown.”
I was thinking of hiring the people from Seina’s hometown… as guards and bodyguards, people who have made a living doing mercenary work for generations.
However, he sent Seina to negotiate, but failed.
then i have to step in
“I will go and negotiate myself.”
