Big Capitalist

Just as the head of the Xiguang Chamber of Commerce was thinking this, a figure walked up quickly, snatched the document from Pete's hand without saying anything, and then began to read it carefully.

The person in charge of Xiguang Chamber of Commerce was stunned for a moment by this sudden action. He subconsciously raised his head and saw a young man who was so handsome that he looked like he had walked out of a painting.

The young man had a tall and straight figure, a handsome face, and his eyes revealed an innate confidence and unruly nature.

Merlin quickly scanned the document, frowning as he said bluntly, "What a load of crap! It's all just useless plans."

As he said this, he casually threw the document to his father and said firmly: "Don't pay attention to these things. They have no effect on the development of our territory."

Pate was stunned by his son's actions and words. He said with a puzzled look on his face, "I think the Xiguang Chamber of Commerce's plan is quite good. How can you say it's useless? They've done a lot of practical things for the territory, and this plan seems very comprehensive."

When the head of Xiguang Chamber of Commerce heard Merlin's words, he immediately looked anxious and even a little angry.

His face flushed red as he spoke eagerly, "This is the result of the tireless efforts of me and the other leaders. As long as we develop the territory according to this plan, the Earldom of Rio will never again be impoverished. We've considered the actual conditions of the territory and planned from all angles. This is a step-by-step, practical solution."

Merlin glanced at the person in charge and said slowly, "If we follow this plan, how many years will it take for the Earldom of Rio to become prosperous? Three years? Five years? This is an excessively long-term project. Moreover, many of the plans are too conservative and fail to fully utilize our existing resources and conditions."

"Take the cultivation of grapes and walnut trees, for example. You've only considered traditional planting methods, but overlooked the application of elven magic in agriculture. We can utilize elven magic to accelerate growth, allowing these crops to mature in just a few months, rather than relying on the long-term modification and cultivation required by natural growth cycles, which then requires years of waiting. Furthermore, using alchemical fertilizers to improve soil fertility can greatly increase yields, rather than relying on the slow and limited effectiveness of traditional fertilization methods."

"Looking at the medical aspect, you've only hired priests from the Church of Light and established a conventional church treatment system. But with our resources, we can completely emulate the Arcane City and establish a People's Hospital. We can use magical medical methods to refine potions that can not only treat common illnesses, but also some difficult and complicated diseases. Furthermore, we can establish a remote medical system through magic circles, so that the people in the territory can receive more professional medical diagnosis and advice without having to travel long distances."

"In terms of education, we can't just focus on recruiting teachers from the Empire to teach basic knowledge. The Empire's knowledge is relatively backward. We can use magical video recording technology to record the excellent courses of the Arcane Academy and broadcast them in schools within the territory, allowing children to access the most cutting-edge knowledge. At the same time, we can use magic training equipment to improve students' practical skills, rather than just relying on textbook theory."

"There's also significant room for improvement in public infrastructure. Why are street lighting systems relying solely on ordinary magical lighting technology? We can use more advanced, permanent light magic arrays, providing a permanent solution with far greater brightness and stability than ordinary lighting. City defenses can also be reinforced with magical runes, making them stronger than simple stone walls and capable of withstanding even greater invasions."

"In economic and industrial planning, we can't just focus on traditional agriculture and trade. We can use magic and alchemy to develop emerging industries, such as manufacturing magical handicrafts and refining magical potions for export. The profit margins of these products are much higher than traditional agricultural products. Moreover, by establishing a magic teleportation array, we can strengthen ties with other territories, attract more merchants and tourists, and drive commercial prosperity in the territory." Merlin finished speaking in one breath, and Pete was so excited.

Pate was very excited when he heard Merlin's plan, and a picture of the prosperity and wealth of the Leo family's territory had already been outlined in his mind.

He thought that if he could really do as Merlin said, the Leo family's territory would be completely transformed and become one of the richest regions in the empire.

After hearing Merlin's words, the head of Xiguang Chamber of Commerce was silent for a long time.

Just when everyone thought he was thinking seriously about Merlin's suggestion, suddenly, someone behind him couldn't help but burst out laughing.

Immediately afterwards, laughter broke out among the Xiguang Chamber of Commerce team, as if they had heard a huge joke.

The person in charge of the Xiguang Chamber of Commerce also tried hard to suppress a smile, saying with a forced smile, "Yes, your plan is really good, so good, we hadn't even considered it."

But the words were full of sarcasm.

He looked at Merlin and continued, "You are the son of Count Leo, right? What you said is really a bit fanciful."

The head of the Xiguang Chamber of Commerce couldn't help but sigh, "I'm still too young." He said earnestly, "Young Master, your ideas need to be grounded in reality. Take the elven magic cultivation you mentioned, for example. Elves are a proud race, always solitary. The Empire has repeatedly sought cooperation with the elves, only to be ruthlessly rejected. How could they possibly come to our small earldom to help? The elves cherish their magical skills, viewing them as the jewel of their race. How could they easily pass them on to others?"

"Let's talk about medical care. I've never heard of the hospital you mentioned, let alone the residents of the territory. Even if they knew, what would they know? Alchemical potions are always expensive. A bottle of ordinary healing potion costs enough for an average family to live on for several months. How can the residents of our territory afford it? The Church of Light is different. They provide free treatment. The residents of the territory only need to believe in the Goddess of Light to receive treatment. This is a truly feasible solution for most poor residents."

"As for education, the Arcane Academy is the continent's premier institution, boasting the world's most advanced knowledge. But why would they cooperate with a mere earldom like ours? Oh, don't get me wrong, I'm not looking down on you. I'm simply stating the truth. The Arcane Academy has limited resources, and their focus is on cultivating top-tier magicians. Why would they share their precious resources with children from remote territories like ours?"

The head of the Xiguang Chamber of Commerce was talking non-stop, completely unaware of the strange expressions on the faces of the people behind Merlin. They all looked like they were trying hard to hold back their laughter, and their expressions were very funny.