Cod, the big businessman in the Carroll region, the family has been doing business for generations. When he was young, he used to go out alone. He is well-known in the northern part of the South, and he is eye-catching, dare to act but not cautious. He is able to seize all interests, but Standard merchants who abide by the spirit of the contract, whose family business covers many fields of fur, spices and pharmacy, have a wide range of friends, and have channels in the plains of the Holy Spirit and the East.

Pal is the eldest son of Cod. If there is no accident, this young man with business talent will inherit his father's career.

Gao Wen looked at the big Carlar businessman in front of him and matched it with the information in his mind. This is the first time he saw Cod himself, but he still knows a lot about the businessman’s intelligence. And the other party has two things that impressed him:

The first was the reorganization of the Carroll Business Association. After the end of the South China War, the Office of Government took over the Carroll area. The original loose alliance of local merchants was reorganized and returned to the Office of Administration for Administration. The merchant is Mr. Cod, and he has also actively promoted the reorganization of the commercial order in the entire region, thus entering the line of sight of the local consul, and has a place in the government office.

The second one was earlier. After the rise of the Cecil Alchemy Potion, cheap industrial chemicals quickly covered the entire South. Almost all merchants involved in the pharmacy business were affected. The family of Cod was no exception, but the merchants were in abundance. When fleeing or diverting or turning to the Count of Hosman, Mr. Cod did an amazing move: he abandoned all the family's finished pharmacy business without hesitation, and then started the wholesale of herbal raw materials and alchemy pharmacy. Trading has become one of Cecil’s earliest raw material suppliers and wholesalers of alchemy syrup...

An excellent businessman.

"Sit down, don't be polite," Gao Wen chose to meet the businessman and father in the study. Naturally, he would not come up with a high attitude. "Betty prepared tea and sent it to the study."

There are hospitality tables and chairs in the study room. Cod and Parpin regain some nervous emotions and sit down as far as they can to sit face to face with such aristocrats. This kind of thing is for businessmen like them. In fact, it is almost an unimaginable adventure. Even if it is difficult to calm down with Cod's mind, the big businessman still has not lost his basic judgment. He noticed that this is a study, which is undoubtedly a good phenomenon.

The living room is the most common place to receive guests, but the study is more secret. The things that can be talked about in the study are often not available in the living room.

There is a big business today.

Gao Wen observed the reaction between Cod and Parr and smiled slightly: "You don't have to be nervous. Today, you are talking about your field of expertise. Padrik has recommended you to me. Mr. Cod, as far as I know, yours. The business road is extensive."

“It’s all about making a living,” Cod carefully pondered every word, “Nothing in front of you.”

“You don’t have to be humble. The value of the merchant is very important to the Principality. Mr. Cod, I heard that you even have business in the East?”

Cod’s heart twitched, and for a moment he didn’t know how to answer it, and he slowly sweated behind his neck.

The East and the Kingdom Army are fighting... Although the South is not involved in this civil war, the merchants with a wide range of trades have been affected more or less.

In addition to the Southland, Cod's business has a large market in the Holy Spirit Plain, and at the same time, he and the merchants in the East have some contacts.

Due to the changing situation of the Rock Fortress, the current road to the plain of the Holy Spirit is slightly unsatisfactory. In order to avoid losses, many businessmen who do business with the Holy Spirit Plain are thinking of other ways. Cod also strengthened the connection with the East. The land corridor in the Gülen area was used as a transit. He recently sent several large items to the other side, mostly potions...

He did not violate Cecil's law, all taxes were paid, all the goods were registered, but the Duke suddenly asked this at the moment... Is the answer yes, or not?

Gao Wen? Cecil is the founding father of Ansu, so who does he support in this civil war? From the perspective of orthodoxy, he may support Wang Guojun... But to be honest, who is now 100% orthodox in both sides of the civil war...

Cod’s mind turned a myriad of thoughts in a moment, and the massive balance of interests was one after another, but he had to answer, so after just two seconds of hesitation, he still spoke: “...there are some channels, but Because of the civil war, the channel is not very smooth..."

"For me, Dong Jing and Wang Guojun are the same," Gao Wen said, not too slow, "the junior fights."

Codd’s face was positive: “But the channel has been much smoother in recent times.”

"That's good," Gao Wen nodded with satisfaction. "The Principality needs your business."

Cod had a good control of his expression changes, but his breathing still could not help but glimpse.

Big! Health! meaning! !

A bigger business than he thought! !

The big businessman’s face is almost full of light: “I am willing to serve you. This is the highest glory of our entire family!!”

Gao Wen nodded again with satisfaction and then said, "So, you should know about this business..."

Cod listened carefully and didn't dare to drop a word.

As he expected, the Duke would do business with Dongjing and sell the potion to the east.

This is a big deal than public, but it can't be done too much, so it needs an agent.

Cod and his family will become the agent to carry out the Duke's will to manage the rogue gold coins.

The conditions prescribed by the Duke are excellent. Although the family's pharmacy business in the east will no longer enjoy all the profits, it will need to pay more than half of the proceeds to the Principality, but this part of the "loss" is compared with the upcoming gains. It’s not worth mentioning.

With the support of the Duke, how many times will the family’s pharmacy business in the east expand? ten times? Twenty times?

Only more than that!

Cod knows what kind of business is the agent who became a nobleman. He is a civilian. He knows that there are many people like himself who even want to disperse most of their wealth. They must also strive for such an opportunity: this is a society that can The path of blood and honor.

Good agents can seek a real title for future generations, and for this possibility they are willing to pay a huge price.

Although the aristocrats in the South have no real power, and only the honorary title and limited hereditary treatment are left, on the other hand, the Duke does not need any great price to pay him. He can even earn a lot of nothing in the world. This is a better thing.

After waiting to understand most of the things, Gao Wen looked at Cod's eyes: "So, did you understand?"

"Yes, Duke, I fully understand," Cod said quickly and nodded. Then he pulled his bow tie and asked carefully as he calmed down. "But I don't understand... why do you specifically choose? I?"

"You have the ability, it's a smart person," Gao Wen leaned back on the chair. "In addition, I didn't specifically select you. Padrick recommended 12 people. I just took the 12 options. you."

Cod blinked and his face showed a hint of enlightenment. Then he stood up and lowered his head deeply: "I understand Cod Baldwin, swearing in the name of the family, will be loyal and will never betray you." pledge."

"You will," Gao Wen smiled and nodded, and took out a document. "Then we will sign the agreement and Paderick will contact you to prepare for your next business. As for how to carry out In the east business... you should not have to help others."

Cod took the file with great care and carefully looked at it from top to bottom. The agreement drafted by the Duke was stricter than he had imagined, even more than the contract signed between many merchants. He is so professional that he can't see anything that can be questioned.

So he signed his name on it and with the last one, he took a long breath.

The young man named Pal was just watching it quietly. He remembered his father's teachings. He didn't say a word on this occasion, and he didn't miss a word.

After the contract was established, Cod’s heart was completely put down, and then he carefully looked at Gao Wen, and his face showed a hint of hesitation.

Gao Wen was ready to return to his previous work at this time, but he noticed the reaction of the big businessman. He still asked: "Mr. Cod, what's the problem?"

"I have a very presumptuous question for the Duke of the Lord... It may be a few questions, I hope you don't feel offended," Coddby thought more carefully about the vocabulary. After getting permission from Gao Wen, he continued. When we came, we saw the new vehicle on display in the square... The incredible magic car is impressive, I want to ask... Is it for civilians? If you want to buy it, what conditions do you need?"

Looking at the appearance of the big businessman looking forward, Gao Wen couldn't help but smile: "Of course it is for sale. Like the mining machine, the magic car can also be bought and sold. Of course, it will be very expensive in the early days, just like the earliest mine. The same as machinery, but for the wealthy businessman you need it, it is an affordable price. In addition, because this is a brand new thing, the factory production line is still undergoing further adjustment, and some follow-up management systems have not yet been disclosed, you probably It takes a while to buy it. As for the condition... First of all, it must be trained to master its control method, and secondly it must comply with the traffic regulations that accompany it, because it is faster and more powerful than the cattle and horses. For transportation, we must ensure that it is safe during use."

"Oh, I fully understand this," Cody nodded. "I have seen the mining machine. I can imagine how much the vehicle will be driven by the magic engine. This kind of thing runs on the road, and it can't be done." ”

Gao Wen is very happy to see that after the birth of the same new thing, someone realized its role and actively wanted to contact and use it. He saw that Cod had something to say and encouraged: "What else do you want? Say, even if I am not a strict person, you don't have to be nervous."

"Thank you for your understanding, I still have a question," Cod said as he organized the language. "About the magic net broadcast... There is no broadcasting device installed in the Carroll area, but there is a more southerly side in the north of the city. The Kant area has..."

Gao Wen listened to Cod's words, but his heart sighed slightly.

The businessman is telling the truth. The current coverage of the magic network broadcast device is quite limited compared with the newspaper. This is because the capacity of the magic network terminal is limiting its laying, and the limited number of terminals determines that Gao Wen can only They are first installed in the necessary places, the city of Rock is a frontline fortress, and the city of Kant is an industrial new city. These two places are naturally included, and the development of the Carroll area can only be suspended.

"The magic network terminal is limited, so it failed to cover the Carroll area in time, but you can rest assured that Cecil will not abandon any piece of land and the people there. Next we will start in including Carroll. Terminals are installed in the secondary towns within."

After hearing Gao Wen’s explanation, Cod first expressed gratitude and then said: “If the Carroll Business Association is willing to provide funds... We will pay for the machine, lay the relay tower, pay for maintenance, and give priority to us. Installation? I only have a small request..."

Gao Wen gave a slight glimpse, and then revealed the look of the review: "What request?"

Cod cleared his throat and began to describe his thoughts: "This is the way. On the way, I have inquired about a lot of things related to the magic net broadcast. I think of a kind of thing, and it is similar to the 'program' on the magic net. But the content is different. I want to use it to introduce the specialties of the Carroll region and introduce the business projects of our business association..."

Gao Wen’s expression on his face did not change, but his heart was already horrified. He listened to Cod’s words, but his eyes could not help but fall on the plan that had not yet been written.

Cod has entered the state, his tension has finally subsided, and the words have become more and more smooth: "People say that Carol has no special products, but we actually have a good cheese on the other side, with the local yellow The wine is simply delicious, but few foreigners know it, and it is difficult to sell it. This time I heard that I am coming to Cecil City, and several of my friends have been discussing it for a long time, they want to The 'newspaper' rented a small place to introduce this special product, but no one knows what to do. We studied all the laws promulgated by the Office of Government Affairs and found no provisions prohibiting this. I decided to come here. I’m taking a chance, but after seeing the Magic Net broadcast, I think it’s better than the newspaper...”

Gao Wen couldn't help but interrupt the other party: "You still want to advertise in the newspaper?!"

"Advertising?" Cod sneaked a bit. This is a vocabulary that has never been heard before, but Gao Wen uses the root vocabulary method, which is a combination of "widely spread" and "information", so he is slightly After a moment of reaction, I realized the meaning. "Ah, you have already imagined this thing?"

"...No, this is what you created," Gao Wen pinched his eyebrows and waved his hand. "Continue, Mr. Cod, continue, all your thoughts, all your thoughts, are said."

"Yes. I think that the magic net broadcast is a better thing. You see, it gives people a deeper impression. The picture of the event can also directly display the goods, and it can spread faster than the newspaper, but if it can also be published in the newspaper. 'Advertising' is even better, because the newspapers are distributed more widely..."

Cod seemed to have the courage to multiply after being encouraged by Gao Wen. He said with excitement that Parr, who was next to him, was stunned: this young man has been so excited that his father has not seen his family for too many years.

"In fact, we have also considered whether we should spend money on printing presses and print their own propaganda, but the Office of Government Affairs told us that it is illegal...

"There are a lot of businessmen in Carroll who are buying machines and want to build textile mills and brick factories. The Office of Government approved our request, but it is very difficult for us to recruit people, and the things we create are not so good. ... We are strictly in accordance with the requirements of the Office of Government Affairs, but it is too difficult to publicize things...

Gao Wen listened to the story of this big businessman, and when the other party finally finished speaking, he sighed softly.

"Duke of the Duke," Cod seemed to realize that he was too daring just now, and his face looked uneasy. "I am just a daring idea, you can..."

“These ideas are very interesting,” Gao Wen interrupted the other party. “And it’s very valuable.”

Cod showed a look that was overjoyed: "That... do you agree?"

"I think it's possible, of course, that requires strict planning and supporting institutional constraints," Gao Wen nodded. "Can you imagine what would happen if newspapers and broadcasters allowed merchants to post their own ads?"

Codd frowned and thought, saying, "Things will be easier to sell, and many people will know the specialties in the distance..."

As he spoke, he hesitated a little, but continued to say: "...someone may make too exaggerated descriptions, or even completely false information... If the situation is out of control, people will no longer believe in newspapers and radio programs. Something on..."

Gao Wen secretly nodded. This is indeed a smart person and a qualified businessman.

When the ad was not really born, he already thought of false advertising, although it seems that he does not intend to use it.

"As you said, Mr. Cod, this new thing needs to be treated with caution," Gao Wen said. "Before letting it go, we must work out more stringent rules to prevent people from falsifying and preventing people from harming the audience. We must set up an auditing system and set up a punishment system. On the other hand, we must also set up a management system for those who are responsible for the review of the Office of Administration, so as to prevent them from using their powers for personal gain and to use the auditing qualifications as a tool for profit..."

The strict system constrained Cod from unconsciously remembering the soldiers who were not receiving any copper plates in front of the post.

Although he did not know what methods the Duke used to bind the soldiers, it was assumed that strict institutions and disciplines played an important role in it.

The big businessman bowed his head in front of Gao Wen and was convinced: "Governing a piece of land is more complicated than I thought. I take it for granted."

“It’s really complicated to manage a piece of land, but I’m even more grateful that there are people like you who are diligent and willing to think. Every question you ask is to make this land more progressive,” Gao Wen stood up. He left the desk and came to Cod and took the initiative to reach out. "Mr. Cod, thank you for your contribution to Cecil. I will remember your needs, please go back and wait for the good news." ”

The big businessman left with his son in earnest and fear, Gao Wen stood quietly in the study for a while, then turned back to the desk and sat down.

He looked at the plan he had drafted and looked at the semi-finished articles above. After thinking for a moment, he raised his hand and smashed it on the paper.

A page that has not been written is instantly turned into ashes.

Then Gao Wen reached for the blank manuscript paper and prepared to rewrite the plan. However, before this, there was a sound of amber slamming from the empty window sill: "Oh, write it."

Gao Wentou did not return to throw a paper ball, listening to the "mother" coming out of the window exclaimed, he picked up the pen again, and took a special notebook from the desk, opened it and wrote it with Chinese characters on it. Words:

Ansu 736 years on the 8th of the fog, a new lesson.

The people don't have to teach you.

Don't make such mistakes again.

(Recommended for a book, "Dungeon Players", a story of the construction of a dungeon filled with sand sculptures (crossed out), the book is scarce.)