Age of Apocalypse

In the study, Perth couldn't help but frowned as he listened to the advice given by Nader.

After all, as Nader said, Tulip Town is actually facing comprehensive construction and renewal, which all require money.

So after thinking for a moment, Perth said, "Mr. Nader, your opinion is very good. Now, can you tell me how much money or things are still available that can be converted into cash?"

At this time, Nader looked at the parchment he had been holding in his hand and read it carefully, "Dear Lord, due to the loss of part before. The wealth you brought from Florence Castle also includes 300 gold Madrid and

100 gold cakes.

If you include the 500 gold Madrid and 600 silver Madrid obtained from killing the horse thieves before, you have a total of 860 gold Madrid and 100 gold cakes. (1 gold Madrid = 10 silver Madrid)

The rest are three boxes of jewelry and six elven gems left by your mother, Countess Nagy.

These are all things and money that you can cash out.”

Immediately, Perth asked, "How big is Tulip Town's financial gap?"

"Including the cost of hiring workers, you will need about 300 gold Madrid, which is barely enough." Nader said quickly, obviously having calculated it in advance.

Perth frowned, obviously dissatisfied with such remarks.

Seeing this, Nader sighed. He knew it would be like this, and continued, "If you want to build a better and bigger waterwheel and city hall, then at least 50 more gold Madrid are needed."

After all, the last farming of the year is about to begin. Only by hiring more workers can we shorten the construction period and catch up with the last wave of grain harvest.

This does not include the daily expenses and maintenance costs of the castle. But for these, you need to ask Mr. Ston."

As soon as Nader finished speaking, Perce picked up the handbell on the table and started ringing "Dingle bell!"

After a while, Steward Stone knocked on the door and entered the study, saluting, "Your Excellency Perth, what can I do for you?"

Perth looked at the still elegant old Ston and asked, "Mr. Ston, I need to know the daily expenses and maintenance costs of the castle. This is very important now."

"Yes, Your Majesty, your Tulip Castle has a total of 16 servants and 30 serfs. Including monthly maintenance and daily needs, it costs about 100 gold Madrid." Perhaps feeling the master's eagerness, Old Stone tried to be clear and simple.

replied.

Perth listened to Oldston's answer, and after silently calculating it in his mind, he thought it was pretty good.

Immediately, he thought of the muddy cement ground in Tulip Town that could hardly be called a road. He pointed at the map on the table and asked, "If I want to do some repairs on the roads in the town, how much more will be needed?"

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Nader followed Perth's gaze and walked forward, looked at the parchment map with red ink on his desk, and then looked at Perth who looked serious, after making sure that Perth was not joking.

He couldn't help but shook his head and smiled bitterly, "Your Excellency Perth, I admit that these measures of yours are beneficial to the town.

But as your consul, I have to remind you. According to your method, at least 50 gold cakes will be added!

After all, transporting and buying large amounts of stone requires money."

After listening, Perth sat on a chair and held his forehead helplessly, sighing melancholy.

You know, 1 gold cake in Hogwarts = 10 gold Madrids; 10 gold Madrids = 100 silver Madrids, 100 silver Madrids = 1,000 copper liras.

In other words, these few things alone spent half of his money!

As for the remaining money, even if he does nothing else, he probably won't be able to last for a year!

For a moment, the atmosphere became extremely heavy.

After all, in Hogworth, there is probably no lord or noble who is so poor that he cannot survive for a year!

In desperation, Perth had no choice but to look at the map of Tulip Territory over and over again with hope.

Seeing the edge of the territory, Perth suddenly excitedly slapped the table and said with a smile, "Aha! Come and see, God has not completely failed to care for me!"

Nader and Oldston looked at Perth in unison, Nader's eyes in particular were full of suspicion.

Then, both of them followed Perth's gaze in surprise.

After seeing this area, Perce was pointing at the map and smiling, "Look here, the edge of the mountains at the end of the Yuxi River on the map."

It is marked on it that there are rocks everywhere, hemlock trees grow there, and even the mountain is made of stone. I think it can be used as long as it is mined!"

Oldston immediately praised, "God bless you!"

Nader reacted quickly, looked at Perth excitedly and said, "If this is the case, we can form serfs as quarrying teams and logging teams to collect materials locally!

Not only can costs be reduced, but a larger and stronger waterwheel and a more decent city hall can be built!

Besides, we don’t have to pay attention to the salary arrears before, so we can save at least 30 gold cakes!”

After hearing this, Perth shook his head and did not agree with Nader's point of view. He looked at Nader with a serious expression and said, "Listen to me Nader, building a better waterwheel and a decent city hall is for better satisfaction."

It is necessary to irrigate farmland and facilitate people's lives.

But we must continue to pay the salary arrears as usual, this is the principle!"

Nader didn't feel there was anything wrong in his heart, but this did not prevent him from praising Perth's noble character.

At the same time, he reminded, "Your Excellency Perth, you have done enough kindness for them.

If you do this, you will hardly be able to save even one copper lira!” (1 silver Madrid = 10 copper lira)

"Listen Nader, as managers of the territory, we still have a lot to do.

And, I want to know how many people are still in my territory after the horse thief incident?" Perth said, waving his hand.

At the same time, I couldn't help but feel glad once again that he had become a born noble, rather than a commoner who could be trampled on at will.

"The previous consul was a slut! The population report they used was even from ten years ago. There is no difference at all whether he said it or not!" Nader said angrily when Perth asked about it!

Perth thought, "What's the matter with this?"

After thinking for a moment, he found that there was no better way than to sail the boat straight to the bridge. He could only say helplessly, "I will figure out a way about the money."

But even so, in the face of the current situation, Perth still ordered after silence, "Mr. Stone, starting from today, Tulip Castle will suspend all non-essential expenses and stop maintenance and expenditures on unused areas.

Fully support the development of the town.

And Governor Nader Booker, I will allocate you 600 gold Madrid and 60 gold cakes for the construction of the town.

In addition, you must do a new census. Even accurate to their names, family members, addresses, occupations and ages!

I think, as the consul chosen by my father personally for me, you should know that if you are sent back to Florence Castle,

What will happen to you?"

As Perth's orderly instructions were issued, Nader put away his usual gentle smile, and even felt a little admiration in his heart. After all, who could refuse such a generous and benevolent lord?

He stood up, solemnly performed a noble salute, and said devoutly, "As you command, my lord."

He knew that from the moment he was sent to Perth Medici, he completely belonged to the Tulip Baron. If he was sent to Florence Castle, his fate would be self-evident.

At this moment, Oldston faced Perth's frown, but smiled and reminded him indifferently, "Perhaps, your Excellency, you have forgotten.

You also have three elf gems left for you by Baroness Naji. As well as a red jade elf with a life span of 60 years, two wheat elf bugs, two grape elf bugs, and one gifted to you by the earl.

A tulip fairy bug.

In three months at most, they can contribute to the prosperity of your territory."

Unexpectedly, as soon as Oldston finished speaking, Nader shouted loudly, "Oh, my God! Mr. Perth, why didn't you tell me earlier!"

The surprised expression and excited tone showed Nader's heart at this time.

Perth quickly said, "Okay, Mr. Nader, it seems you have made the most appropriate plan for the elves, right?"

"As a qualified consul, this is of course!" At this time, Nader's heart seemed to be blooming, and he immediately said with a smile.

He even danced uncontrollably, "First of all, I must say, your father is so generous to you!

This is the essence of nature, the gift of the earth, and represents the accumulation and heritage of a family.

Especially the red emerald elf, which can evolve only one elf among dozens of elf bugs. Not to mention the precious red emerald elf, which is the favorite of the flame knights and magicians!

And that tulip fairy bug, just place it directly in the back garden of your castle. I believe that you will harvest a magic tulip plant before long!"

Upon hearing this, Oldston immediately said proudly, "There is the best tulip garden in the tulip collar, I guarantee it!"

Then he looked at Perth and continued, "Even if you want to vigorously develop agriculture, I suggest that you plant the three elf gems that Her Majesty the Baroness left for you. After all, nothing is more suitable for nourishing than spring water, plants and soil.

field."

After listening to Oldston's words, Nader secretly scolded Oldston for being cunning and cunning. At the same time, he couldn't help but sigh at how the goddess of fate favored Perth!

After all, as an elf gem that can hatch elf bugs, it is a treasure with a price but no market!

But obviously, what excited him more was the red jade elf.

I heard Nader's eyes gleaming, and he excitedly pointed at the map and said, "Then the red jade elves can be placed in the mountains of Yuxi River. I believe that beautiful red jade will gradually grow there, and even slowly turn into

Red Emerald Mine Factory!”

After saying that, he hugged Lao Ston beside him and laughed loudly, "Oh my god! This is so lucky. I praise God and thank the Earl for his generosity! Hahaha~"

This surprised and even surprised both Oldston and Perth. After all, these things cannot solve the problem of fund shortage in a short time.

After a while, Nader, who calmed down, seemed to realize that he was too excited, and hurriedly let go of Old Stone, and said seriously, "You may not know much about it, because the farmland in Tulip Town is so pitifully small, and every year even from other places."

Locals buy a lot of food, which makes some families unable to afford the high food prices, and some children don't even have enough to eat!

But with your new waterwheel and generous gifts, the town will be able to have more fields to cultivate and feed the entire town and even more residents!"

"If that's the case, that would be great." Nas heard this and said with a smile.