The Dark Lord's Guide to Employment at Hogwarts

"You mean..." Professor Slughorn suddenly had some guesses.

Li Weide smiled and said, "Since the British Ministry of Magic doesn't allow it, then we can do it in other countries."

Professor Slughorn shook his head and said, "After all, the Basilisk is a very dangerous creature. The Ministries of Magic of other countries are not fools. How could they take such a risk?"

Li Weide took out a world map from his pocket and spread it out on the desk.

"You're right, but this is only limited to countries that have everything they need... However, there are always some countries that have nothing, and their Ministries of Magic are also extremely poor. They are in urgent need of some industries to generate income... Even if those industries are a little dangerous..."

Li Weide's finger fell on a small country in western Africa.

"The Republic of Liberia... although it's only a small country, it's one of the rare small African countries that still has a Ministry of Magic. However, its wizarding community, and even the Ministry of Magic, are very poor."

Li Weide then continued to point to northeastern Africa.

"Ethiopia is larger than Liberia, so their Ministry of Magic is more functional. However... it's still very poor."

Then, Li Weide's finger fell on the Apennine Peninsula in northeastern Europe.

"The Republic of San Marino... although it is in Europe, its Ministry of Magic is about to be disbanded because its territory is too small and there are few wizards... There are many similar countries. As long as we talk to their Minister of Magic and make a deal... We only need their country to allow the breeding of basilisks, and then we can borrow a piece of land..." Levid narrowed his eyes.

Professor Slughorn's eyes lit up. "I see. As long as basilisk breeding is legal in their country, then we have a legitimate source of basilisk material. Applying to legally import these non-hazardous materials is much easier than applying directly for dangerous breeding domestically! This way, much of our basilisk research will be completely legal!"

"It's just that... Basilisks are dangerous creatures after all. Is it really a good idea to let people from other countries take risks?" Professor Slughorn hesitated again.

Li Weide said calmly: "The choice is in their hands. We just need to explain the pros and cons..."

Professor Slughorn fell silent. This was actually a means of transferring risk, placing potentially hazardous industries abroad...

Moreover, he was certain that among those countries, there would definitely be a Ministry of Magic that would choose to agree.

According to current research results, basilisks are full of treasures, and breeding them will definitely generate huge profits.

It is difficult for those impoverished places to refuse such a low-cost, high-return industry...

Moreover, if there is an industry similar to basilisk breeding in the future, this method can be copied.

"Wade... although this idea is good, we'd better not let others know... It's best to let outsiders think that this is the aquaculture industry developed by those small countries themselves... We must not let other wizards notice this method." Professor Slughorn wiped the cold sweat from his forehead.

"Teacher, are you worried that some dark wizards will use tough measures to force those small countries to submit, rather than exchanging benefits like us?"

"The human heart is the most sinister thing in the world, Vader," said Professor Slughorn seriously.

Chapter 260 How did you learn the Patronus Charm if you are so evil-minded?

In fact, Professor Slughorn and Levid talked so much, but there was an important premise.

That is, Li Weide can breed basilisks!

Moreover, it is not just a matter of cultivating one or two, but cultivating a large number of them!

Only when raising animals in large quantities can it be called aquaculture.

However, Professor Slughorn never asked Levid any questions in this regard.

He has now figured it out. If Li Weide comes to you for something, it proves that he has considered every aspect of the matter.

If there is anything that cannot be implemented, he will not discuss it with you.

Therefore, Professor Slughorn didn't bother asking now.

However, Professor Slughorn did not ask, but Levid took the initiative to express some of his thoughts.

For example, for safety reasons, the basilisk can be put into a deep sleep until it is killed and the materials are taken away.

Or, in other words, just put the basilisk in a petri dish and feed it with nutritional potions...

In short, as long as they don't run out, it will be safe.

Of course, the fairy collar and Tom's presence are the last guarantee of safety.

……

After Li Weide returned to the dormitory, he told Tom about his plan.

After listening to this, Tom looked at Li Weide as if he were a god.

"Professor Slughorn... does he trust you so much? When you haven't produced anything, and you're relying solely on your words?"

Li Weide smiled and said, "This is the benefit of building a foundation of trust in the early stages."

"But why did you tell Professor Slughorn about this?" asked Tom.

"Tom, didn't I tell you before? If we want to accomplish anything, we can't rely on our own strength alone. We need to unite all the forces that can be united... At the very least, if you ask me to go to Africa to negotiate with those African Ministers of Magic, I can't do it, because at my age, I can't gain their trust. So, we need Professor Slughorn's help... As long as he is willing to help, we can use his connections."

Tom chuckled twice and said, "If anything goes wrong, you can still let the professor take the blame for you, right? After all, no one would believe that such an idea came from the mouth of a twelve-year-old student..."

"Tom...you think too badly of me." Li Weide firmly denied Tom's point of view.

"Ah, right, right..." Tom was too lazy to argue with this guy. "It's really strange... You have a black heart. How did you learn the Patronus Charm?"

"Don't you think you misunderstood me, Tom?"

Tom frowned. He was now somewhat suspicious that the white shadow he saw at the beginning was not a guardian angel, but an illusion created by Li Weide!

After all, Li Weide seems to be very good at making others see what he wants others to see!

Tom continued, "It's not impossible for you to help you with the basilisk, but... I still don't quite understand. You're not short of money now, are you? You get a share of the profits from your beauty potions every month. Besides, you've made some deals with my family, so in the Muggle world, you're considered wealthy... Why bother with all the trouble of breeding a basilisk? If it's just for research purposes, you can just quietly raise one yourself..."

Li Weide rubbed his forehead and said, "Yes, if I only spend it myself, then I am indeed very rich, but... don't forget that our business requires huge funds... Therefore, we need many industrial chains that can bring huge profits. Raising basilisks is just one of them. After that, we have to continue to open up sources of income..."

Tom looked at Li Weide in surprise. "Could it be that you want to save enough money for rebellion before graduation?"

"What rebellion? That's too harsh! This is a revolution!" Li Weide corrected Tom.

Tom spread his hands and said, "Well, to be honest, I'm just a twelve-year-old wizard. I don't understand a lot of what you're saying... I'm only responsible for becoming stronger and urging our people to become stronger as well. As for the rest... I don't understand, absolutely not."

Tom, being smart, decided to give up thinking and just do the task that Li Weide had given him. Li Weide's thoughts were too erratic and he couldn't keep up with them no matter what...

"You really should talk to your dad more often, Tom." Li Weide expressed regret.

……

The days passed one by one.

In addition to his classes during the day, Levid would practice sparring with Dumbledore at night.

Only when the classes are not too tight will I take the time to go to the Chamber of Secrets to do research with Slytherin.

What made Slytherin angry was that Levid found more than ten chicks from somewhere and raised them in the secret chamber.

Moreover, these more than ten chicks are all roosters...

"I'm the greatest of the Big Four! And now you want me to help you watch the chickens?!"

On the day Levid brought back the chicken, Slytherin's roar echoed throughout the Chamber of Secrets...

During this period, Professor Slughorn used his connections to send people to investigate the small countries mentioned by Levid.

He hopes to identify the countries most suitable for basilisk farming.

After finally deciding on a group of candidate countries, we'll send people to test the attitudes of the Ministries of Magic in these countries...

This will take a while.

Professor Slughorn hopes that during this time, Levid can overcome the problem of hatching and reproducing basilisks.

Of course, there is no time limit, and the Ministries of Magic of those countries can afford to wait anyway.

If it is really impossible to conquer, then forget it, there will be no other loss anyway.

On the contrary, finding out the situation in those countries is equivalent to opening up a new path.

Even if the basilisk doesn't succeed, there are still other less legal businesses...

……

Grindelwald has been in a pretty good mood lately.

Dumbledore and Headmaster Dippet were powerless to stop his series of reform measures.

Grindelwald is confident that through these reform measures, students will be subtly influenced by his ideas!

Then, Grindelwald began to pay attention to Professor Slughorn's moral education class.

Because after knowing that he was tricked by Levid, Grindelwald figured it out.

This so-called ideology and morality class was not opened by Levid for Grindelwald's career!

This guy took advantage of Grindelwald and opened a moral education class to recruit members for himself!

In order to counter your own brainwashing, you instill "correct" ideas into your classmates?

How justified this is!

Dumbledore and the others would never suspect...

As for why this kid wants to indoctrinate his classmates...is there any need to say more?

Every time Grindelwald thought of this, he felt a little emotional. He should have seen it earlier.

Regardless of whether there is a master behind Li Weide giving him advice, how could he, a person who has such thoughts at the age of twelve, be willing to be inferior to others so easily?

Of course, Grindelwald still believed that his prophecy was accurate! Even if Levid was unwilling to follow him, he could still use his abilities to further his career!

At the very least, after listening to Li Weide's advice, the path he is taking now is indeed much smoother!

Otherwise, according to his previous style of doing things, he could only hold on for a few more years before he would fail...

However, what puzzled Grindelwald was that quite a while had passed since Levid was carried back after rescuing the Obscurial.

The content of Professor Slughorn's moral education class remained unchanged.

Does this mean that Li Weide hasn't taken action yet?

But why? Logically, if he knew the truth, he should have intervened sooner!

Since the content of Professor Slughorn's moral education class has not changed until now, it proves that someone has temporarily prevented Levitra from interfering.

Grindelwald suddenly remembered something. He accidentally heard some students talking about how Professor Dumbledore would take Levitra for special lessons every night.

Then Grindelwald understood, that is to say... Dumbledore hoped that Levitra would be able to face him confidently before allowing Levitra's changes to appear in the moral education class.

"Hmph... That's just your style, Dumbledore. You're still so worrying." Grindelwald sneered at Dumbledore's behavior.

Given how slippery Li Weide is, does he really need to worry about him to this extent?

Oh, just keep training that little rascal! If he goes berserk again next time, I wonder how you'll ever subdue him without my help!

At this moment, there was a knock on Grindelwald's office door.

"Please come in." Grindelwald composed himself and spoke in a voice as gentle as possible.

Here, he hopes to try his best to reverse his image in the students' minds.

However, the person who pushed the door open was not a student, but Mr. Ogg, the gamekeeper of Hogwarts.

"Mr. Director...all your things have arrived." Mr. Oger said nervously.

"Oh?" Grindelwald heard this, and the slight displeasure on his face disappeared instantly. "Take me to see it!"

Grindelwald stood up, but then stopped again. "Wait a moment, I need to send a letter first..."

Grindelwald turned around and wrote a letter, then sent it away by the owl in the office before following Mr. Ogg out of the office.

At the same time, in the headmaster's office, Dumbledore and Headmaster Dippet both looked serious.

"Albus, why don't you become a minister... After you deal with Grindelwald, how about coming back to take over my position as headmaster? Anyway, I think I can still be the headmaster for decades more." Headmaster Dippet said helplessly.

"Armando... stop talking. You know me. If I really become a minister... maybe I won't come back to Hogwarts..." Dumbledore sighed.

"Okay, okay... so what are you going to do? Grindelwald has already moved all his treasures into the Forbidden Forest!"

Chapter 261 Mo Mo Ran also needs to eat!

Grindelwald followed Mr. Ogg and walked into the Forbidden Forest from a small path.

As we gradually went deeper into the forbidden forest, the treetops that blocked out the sun made the environment gradually darker.

Mr. Ogg walked to the end of the road and turned to the right.

The scenery in front of me suddenly felt bright and clear.

The originally dim scene filled with tall trees suddenly became spacious and bright after turning a corner.