System: Build My Own Territory Chapter 879 - 272: Mistress (10,000)
Previously on System: Build My Own Territory...
Amid everyone's stares, Lynn kept his concentration unwavering.
He proceeded to toss additional ingredients into the stir-fry nearing completion...
Next, Lynn hefted the iron pot from the stove and set it aside.
Summoning a nearby chef, he delegated the plating of the dish.
Only after that did Lynn exit the kitchen.
Stepping from the kitchen, he reached Lord’s Square.
A short distance away.
George and Boer chatted together.
Laughter occasionally erupted amid their words.
George, sharpest of sight, spotted Lynn right away.
He approached in greeting.
Boer, close at hand, advanced too.
Standing before Lynn, George bowed slightly, saying respectfully, "Master."
Boer lowered his head likewise, uttering, "Master Lynn."
Lynn eyed the pair and asked, "Has the trade been completed?"
George replied, "It is completed, Mr. Boer has delivered barley and wheat again."
"I have also confirmed with Mr. Boer the amount of fine salt to be exchanged and additional purchase according to market prices."
Lynn nodded, "That’s good."
"Mr. Boer is currently the trader with whom I have the longest acquaintance."
"So, I’ll speak frankly."
To be precise, George standing beside him was the very first trader Lynn had met.
Yet now, George served as a retainer within his territory.
Hence, George no longer counted as an external trader.
Boer responded, "Master Lynn, you need not be polite."
"The success of Boer today is all thanks to your support!"
Lynn stated, "Mr. Boer, as you often pass through Kakasong City, you must be aware of the news about Morgan Town, right?"
Boer asked tentatively, "Are you referring to Bishop Semo acknowledging Morgan Town’s land as part of your domain?"
Lynn nodded.
Observing Lynn’s nod, Boer affirmed confidently, "Yes, Master Lynn."
"This is already known not only to me."
"Without a doubt, everyone in Kakasong City knows it too."
"Because not long ago, the Church’s bells of summoning rang."
"Bishop Semo read out a decree to the congregation in the Church."
"Bishop Semo expressed gratitude to you, Master Lynn, for paying the Tithing to the Church, appreciating your devotion and offering to the God of Light."
"Furthermore, Semo clearly stated that Morgan Town will resume production and development under your notice..."
Hearing Boer’s account, Lynn sensed some surprise.
But realization struck him shortly after.
Semo going to such lengths.
Had to stem from Samuel relaying details of the Salt Factory’s fine salt output back at Kakasong City Church.
Churning out three thousand pounds of fine salt daily!
Merely one-tenth surrendered as Tithing.
Represented hefty gains for Semo.
Far preferable to antagonizing this budding lord.
Avoiding future tensions.
Better to back him openly.
Lynn nodded, "I need Mr. Boer to recruit Free People for me in Kakasong City!"
Boer’s brows lifted as he echoed Lynn’s request, "Recruit Free People?"
Lynn clarified, "Yes, just like you recruited Free People for me in Morgan Town."
"However, this time is different...The recruited Free People will be in a cooperative relationship with me."
Confusion furrowed Boer’s brow.
Lynn pressed on, "It’s already late June, and soon it will be the harvest period in July."
"I want you to hire a large number of Free People in Kakasong City to help me harvest the crops in the fields of Morgan Town!"
"But, you need to inform them."
"This employment is only for the summer harvest, which is two months."
"Moreover, there’s no daily wage, nor is food and accommodation provided."
Boer’s frown grew deeper.
No wages offered, and merely temporary.
Lacking the earlier perks.
With terms like these, scarce few Free People would agree.
Before Boer voiced objection, Lynn shifted his pitch.
"However, as compensation for harvesting the crops...they can receive one-tenth of the harvested crop weight."
"Simply put, if they harvest five hundred pounds of barley in a day, they can get fifty pounds."
"For a thousand pounds harvested, they can get a hundred pounds."
"If they don’t want the crops, they can exchange them for corresponding pence."
"Of course, exchange can only be made at the lowest price."
Boer’s eyebrows soared instantly, shock gleaming in his eyes.
Compensation at one-tenth?
Wasn’t that overly generous?
No calculation changed that fact.
This reward surpassed what Master Lynn would spend on 3-4 pence daily per Free People harvester.
Doubts lingered, yet Master Lynn’s steady, solemn demeanor reassured him.
Boer comprehended.
Master Lynn surely had sound motives.
Boer agreed, "No problem, Master Lynn."
"Once the cart's goods are loaded and unloaded, I'll rush to Kakasong City to deliver your employment notice."
"But Master Lynn, about the Free People we're recruiting..."
Lynn declared, "Make sure all recruited Free People arrive in Morgan Town by July first."
"I'll get people ready to handle their organization!"
Just a few days remain before the fields' crops ripen in July for the grand summer harvest.
Awaiting Boer's caravan from his territory to reach Kakasong City and offload this premium salt batch.
Even if Boer begins recruiting Free People right amid the sales.
No matter the count of Free People he gathers in that brief span, it'll take at least ten days to escort them back to Morgan Town.
By then, Morgan Town's crops will be fully ripe.
Ideal timing to deploy the new Free People arrivals for the harvest rush!
After giving a nod, Boer paused briefly before inquiring, "Master Lynn, any cap on the hiring numbers...?"
Lynn replied instantly, "None at all!"
"Any Free People eager to join Morgan Town for the summer harvest."
"No matter gender, age, fitness, or handicaps—everyone's welcome!"
He'd never impose a quota on Free People numbers, of course.
Since.
This group of Free People was destined to stay in his grand scheme.
To later form the garrison at Frank Manor Castle through drafted troops!
Hearing Lynn's bold proclamation, a daring thought sparked in Boer's head.
Master Lynn plans to lure Kakasong City's Free People straight to Morgan Town!