One Sneeze Destroys A Magical Civilization

Chapter 51 Business Genius

In the early morning, when the first ray of sunlight rises from the sea level, Calimport finally bid farewell to the perilous night and ushered in the noisy and lively day.

The slaves who had been waiting on the pier for a long time began to carry the goods under the whip of the supervisor.

As a large city with a permanent population of more than 200,000, it welcomes countless ships from various places in Faerun Continent every day.

They will bring special products thousands of kilometers away, and they want to sell them at a good price in the most prosperous port in the Southwest Sea.

When returning to the voyage, fill them with local special spices, scimitars, chain plate armor, books, pearls, silk and lesser magic items, etc., and bring them back to their hometown to earn huge profits.

Of course, some ships bring in large quantities of living things in addition to normal cargo.

For example, all kinds of exotic beasts and slaves of different races.

As one of the few countries that still practices slavery, the strong demand for slaves from the Calimshan nobles and wealthy merchant class is enough to make adventurers, mercenaries, black-hearted businessmen, and gang members in areas where slavery is prohibited take risks.

After all, catching slaves is a no-cost business.

All they have to do is to get people on board by deception, abduction, kidnapping, etc., and then transport them to a place in Calimport that specializes in training slaves for domestication for a period of time, and then they can be sent to the market to sell at a high price.

The nobles and wealthy merchants of Calimshan even regard the number of slaves as a symbol of strength and status.

A slaveholder who owned a large tract of farmland and estates outside the city near Ka Lin He, whose estate could have included as many as several thousand slaves of various races.

In addition, the arena also needs a large number of slave fighters to perform cruel gladiatorial performances.

It can be said that slaves have become an indispensable and important part of this country.

If there were no slaves, Calimshan's production and economic activities would stagnate or even collapse completely in a very short period of time.

Whether it is agriculture or a large number of handicraft workshops, they will not be able to function normally due to the lack of sufficient labor.

At this moment, Zuo Si, who just got up from the bed not long ago, was sitting in the hotel guest room, looking at the purchase intention list sent by businessman Bernard himself, and asked in a very puzzled tone: "Why are there slaves?

And there are as many as 150 people?

If I remember correctly, both Tethyr and Amn in the north seem to prohibit slavery. "

Bernard was obviously prepared for this, and explained without thinking: "Because according to calculations, our cargo needs at least 500 to 700 camels to barely pass through the desert.

If you add the food and water that needs to be carried, the team will become extraordinarily large.

And with so many camels and goods, if all of them rely on local people, the cost will be too high.

Far less cost-effective than buying slaves directly.

The most important thing is that we have no way to tell whether there are bandits' eyeliners among the hired locals.

After all, the Carlin Desert is not a safe place, and caravans die in the hands of robbers every year.

In contrast, slaves who had no chance of contact with the outside world were safer.

Of course, some civilians with special skills will also be hired, but the number must be controlled.

As for the laws prohibiting slavery in Tethyr and Amn, there is no need to pay too much attention to it.

The first is the Kingdom of Tethyr, which is currently in a state of division and turmoil.

The nobles are desperately trying to defeat their opponents to expand their territories, and even seize the crown from the disgraced royal family.

They don't care if there are slaves in the caravan.

Several noble lords in the immediate vicinity of Calimshan even secretly sold civilians captured and looted from rival noble territories to slave traders.

Although Amn banned the slave trade on the surface, in fact, there were countless nobles and rich merchants who secretly traded slaves.

As long as you are careful not to be discovered by adventurers and paladins who like to meddle, generally speaking, there is no problem.

Also, I have no intention of bringing these slaves into Askatra.

When they arrive at the last transit city, Cremur, they will be given the status of freedmen, and then arranged to go to a rural manor to cultivate fields, breed and take care of livestock.

Anyway, the Chamber of Commerce has a large area of ​​land and fixed industries that need a healthy labor force. "

It has to be said that this man who looks to be just over 30 years old is definitely a genius in the business field.

Not only does he know the specialty products of each region and the price fluctuations of various commodities, but he can also minimize his operating costs.

Even in terms of hiring manpower and transportation, you have to find ways to make a little difference.

Take a look at the proposal under this purchase intention list!

The capitalists on the earth have to call the experts when they see it.

Just starting from Carlin Port all the way north, there are more than three means of transportation that need to be replaced along the way.

Among them, camels were the first to be used.

After crossing the desert to Memnon, all the camels were immediately sold to local caravans wishing to travel south.

Since these caravans also need to cross the Karin Desert, they often offer a very high price.

At least one-third to one-half higher than the price of Calimport, which is rich in camels.

The cargo that followed the team would be loaded into a carriage, and the heavy packhorse, a specialty of Tethyr, would be pulled across the Verdas Forest and the two Hengduan Mountains full of monsters and beasts.

Wait until you arrive at the city in Amn—Creemul.

Everything including slaves and pack horses will be sold at a high price, and then transfer to a river transport ship to go downstream to Askatla, which has the title of "Gold Coin Capital".

Almost every time he changes vehicles, Bernard earns a fortune.

Not only that!

Along the way, he also listed in great detail what goods were sold and what goods were purchased in different towns.

Each trade takes into account the price fluctuations that may result from large volumes of selling and buying.

Even from the perspective of modern people, Zuo Si couldn't find any faults, and could only nod approvingly: "That's right! It seems that you have considered all the details. I have no reason to object, just follow the formula Here comes the plan."

"Thank you very much for your trust. Please rest assured, with my reputation as a businessman, I promise that this trip will definitely make a lot of money." Bernard patted his chest and promised.

"Of course! I never doubted this. After I get the ransom from Hallett in a few days, I will hand over the money to you to operate."

Zuo Si also reassured the businessman in front of him.

He understands that Bernard is actually quite insecure now.

After all, the little sister I trusted and loved suddenly became a ruthless conspirator overnight, and even wanted to unite with outsiders to kill all brothers and sisters in one go.

This kind of nightmare-like situation makes one's scalp tingle just thinking about it.

Coupled with the fact that there are many thieves' guilds in Calimport, the ghost knows if the girl named Isadora will arrange for a follow-up when she learns that the captain of "Blood Hand" has failed.

This is why, after selling all the goods on hand, Bernard rushed to report immediately, and without reservation, produced a detailed list of purchase intentions and plans.

He is so desperately trying to show his own value that he hopes to tie Zuo Si to his warship as soon as possible through the interest relationship.

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The businessman who got an affirmative answer quickly left happily.

Not long after he left, the werewolf girl Fanges who was waiting outside the door walked in, knelt down on one knee and bowed deeply.

"Master. According to your request, I went to the slave and pet market with two older members of the clan, but we didn't find the creatures you mentioned."

"Oh? There is no one in the market to drive or embarrass you, right?" Zuo Si looked at the other party with great interest.

Since she took a bath last night and slept soundly, the werewolf girl looked much better.

In addition, she was not ugly at first, and her three-dimensional facial features and sharp eyes made people feel that she had a wild beauty that could not be described in words.

Obviously, this is the effect of lycanthropy on a person's appearance and temperament.

It is said that some lycanthropes who completely succumb to the domination of animal instincts will even permanently transform their bodies into half-human and half-animal appearances.

(end of this chapter)