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Chapter 363: New Trading Route
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"Setting out froaret asked curiously "I didn't know that there's a good harbor that leads to the sea here"
"There isn't yet, but we can build one"
Her eyes widened, "Your Highness, are you serious?"
"Of course By next spring, we should be able to begin the construction" Roland smiled and said
In this era, harbors were, without exception, natural Construction projects which required transfor the natural landscape, such as man-made harbors, were practically impossible
However, now that he had obtained Tilly's full support, he si Island was coion, and furthermore, the crisis caused by the demonic beasts should have subsided by then It would then be a suitable time to start work on the harbor
He stood up and pointed to abehind him "In the south of Border Town, there's a shore where the depth of water is ideal and the surface area is highly suitable, sufficient to accom only a fewthe coast, I'll be able to transport goods froion to the harbor"
"Modifying the shore and flattening the ridges? Why is it that when you speak of these astonishing plans, I seeet the iaret said with interest "However, do you have a merchant fleet? You should know that sea ships and inland river ships are very different"
"At the moment, no" Roland spread his hands "This is also one of the reasons why I hope that you'll participate"
"I'll provide the ships?"
"And also be responsible for shipping and selling," he added, "while Western Region will only provide the goods"
This was equivalent to possessing the exclusive dealership in the fjord region, and with her experience, Margaret could smell the potential profits If he created his own oods to the Fjords hiher, but Roland did not want to expend too y and manpower in this area He simply wanted to obtain some funds as soon as possible, in order to maintain the rapid development of his territory After the primitive accumulation was completed, it would only be a matter of time before he introduced credit
As expected, the businesswo it all to me?"
"If the price is reasonable" Roland nodded "If you're willing to take care of Western Region's overseas trade, we can discuss the details right now The selling area is li price must not be lower than the price at which we're currently selling to the Crescent-Moon-Bay Caravan"
"That's for sure The steam-powered boat, which doesn't rely on wind power to sail continuously, has aloneteah prices" She said in a highly assured voice, "If selling directly to the Fjord Islands, I' the price"
"We can share the excess profits together" Roland laughed "And, aside froine, there's also another uard aiting outside the hall immediately walked in with a plate in hand On top of the plate was four or five glea crystal bottles, and each of them was only about the size of a thu curious, Margaret pulled the cork from the top of the bottle and sniffed Her eyes iosh, you actually created perfume!"