Global Lords: I Have Information System-Chapter 468 - 347: Bang City Prospects and the Airborne Trade Route Plan

Chapter 468: Chapter 347: Bang City Prospects and the Airborne Trade Route Plan

Currently, it’s still unclear about the range of that swamp. Based on Tiezhu’s report back then, it extends at least ten kilometers, or even several dozens of kilometers.

There are still many areas within this region worth exploring, and as Zong Shen Territory continues to develop, the areas we reach will become increasingly extensive.

Of course, the same applies to other Lords within the region. The most urgent task is to quickly develop the territory, and a trip to Boss Bang is also necessary.

He still possesses many items related to Baron Bezos, and he plans to attempt an initial contact with Baron Bezos, using him as a point of breakthrough to further understand the situation among the nobles. 𝒇𝙧𝙚𝓮𝙬𝙚𝓫𝒏𝓸𝓿𝓮𝒍.𝓬𝙤𝓶

Bezos is merely a baron, belonging to the lowest rank among the noble titles, which itself is a crucial piece of information.

Through Bezos’s noble title, Zong Shen has already deduced the scale of Boss Bang.

Hoy stood quietly nearby, silently observing the changes in Zong Shen’s expression, and he sighed softly in his heart. He, too, once had grand ideals, wishing to realize his own talents and ambitions.

However, after more than a decade of struggle, he has become completely disillusioned.

In this world, it’s nearly impossible for ordinary people without background or status to break through the shackles of their class.

Nonetheless, he still believed Zong Shen could achieve it, because after officially joining Zong Shen’s ranks, he learned much information: the Lord was the Chosen One!

Being unrestrained by any rules granted one limitless possibilities!

Zong Shen lowered his head, organizing his thoughts, and formed a plan in his mind.

"There’s not much of an issue with this matter; firstly, we must establish a good relationship with Baron Bezos."

"Secondly, we must go all out to quickly develop the territory, getting on the right track as soon as possible."

"Those regional families wishing to lay claim here cannot bypass Boss Bang."

"As long as Bezos is willing to shield us, we can secure the most critical period for development."

"As for the rest, I will figure it out gradually."

Zong Shen propped his head with his hand, speaking slowly.

"By the way, besides obtaining permission from Bang City for the trip to Boss Bang, there’s also a crucial matter."

"That’s establishing a trade caravan for our territory to facilitate trade circulation."

"However, our current pace in livestock and agricultural development is not high."

"Particularly with our limited land, we haven’t even produced enough grain to feed ourselves, let alone sell it."

"The number of cattle and sheep isn’t large enough to become major traded goods externally."

Zong Shen added, then brought up a new issue.

Concerning commercial trade, Hoy had his perspectives, and his talents indeed leaned towards resource management and commercial trade; he was extremely sensitive to numbers, which is why he managed tenant taxes for over a decade at the Gothic Castle.

Hoy actually already had thoughts about the territory’s future commercial development, and after hearing this question, he couldn’t help but step forward two steps, coming directly in front of Zong Shen and bowing in salute.

"Lord, in fact, trade caravans aren’t restricted to agricultural and livestock products."

"These are all basic commodities with not much selling value."

"In trade, the most crucial point is utilizing information asymmetry."

"Purchase specialties from different regions to sell in other areas."

"Our territory possesses a Goblin Airship, capable of sustained long-distance aerial journeys."

"We are fully capable of establishing a basic aerial trade route, procuring goods from other regions to sell in Boss Bang for high profits."

"In fact, most traveling merchants do the same."

"Only they opt for land transportation, which takes more time and presents higher risks."

"We take the air route, which is time-saving and has higher safety. However, due to the goblin airship consuming magic energy, careful selection of goods is necessary."

"Confirming an optimal route, selecting some optimal goods for trade along the way, ensuring sufficient profits to cover magic energy consumption and profit expectations."

"On the outward journey, we can procure some distinctive and price-advantaged goods from Boss Bang for trading along the way; the same applies for the return journey, purchasing distinctive goods along the way and locally."

Hoy spoke excitedly. What he mentioned about establishing a trade route was actually similar to the trade rules of those goblin traveling merchants, buying and selling continuously along the route to establish a complete trade path through caravan movement.

As long as one traverses the trade route, each link and every region undergoes a cycle of trading and purchasing, not only accruing a large amount of dinars but also acquiring considerable resources.

Indeed, this plan is viable, but implementation involves certain challenges.

Constructing an optimal trade route catering to reciprocal demand requires a substantial amount of preparation work.

Especially regarding regional intelligence, tremendous effort is needed.

Understanding what specialties and demands each city-state has, the distance from the base, how many specialty or demand points are along the route, all require thorough knowledge.

"You’re right; the aerial trade route is indeed feasible."

"But to achieve this goal, extensive preparation work is required."

"In any case, let’s decide after a trip to Boss Bang."

"I’ll be able to provide you with some informational support at that time."

"The trade caravan will be under your charge, as our territory currently lacks sufficient talent; you’ll need to oversee the territory’s material intake and output."

Zong Shen immediately made the decision, leaving all subsequent arrangements to be considered after the trip to Boss Bang.

Hoy felt somewhat excited and saluted again as Zong Shen’s words basically confirmed his future role.

That is, to develop commerce for the territory, to build his own trade caravan, which was one of his former aspirations.

After chatting for a while longer, Zong Shen waved his hand for Hoy to rest.

There is still a day and a half until the announcement of the new challenge’s rules, and two and a half days until the new challenge begins.

He previously inquired about Boss Bang’s location, situated seven to eight hundred kilometers west of Sitanos Village.

The merchants’ carts require at least two days to travel from Boss Bang to Sitanos Village.

If riding Pigsy or the Andalusian warhorse from the Immortal Gun Cavalry, a full-speed trip would take roughly 6 to 8 hours.

Riding a Grassland Horse requires 12 to 14 hours.

The warhorses of this world differ significantly from those in the original world.

Powerful warhorses possess excellent attributes and capabilities, and they are genuinely easy to keep.

This is probably the difference in breed or so-called lineage.

Some excellent warhorses are akin to magical beasts.

Very easy to care for, with outstanding physical qualities, and they’re not delicate.

Like the Black Panther of the Female Hunter and the Giant Wolf of the Wolf Cavalry, they are, in fact, more formidable than ordinary horses.

A Grassland Horse, with its ordinary speed, endurance, and other traits, is a standard ordinary horse; the differences between the two are significant.

Besides mounts, if traveling via Burden-Bearer Mecha, over twenty hours of continuous trekking is required.

Another option is traveling by Goblin Airship, though it also takes about ten hours, and the consumption of magic energy is not insignificant.

After much thought, Zong Shen decided that riding a mount directly would be the most reliable option.

As for the time of departure, Zong Shen planned to wait until after seeing Shafuri off.

Shafuri was eager to return home and likely would be in a hurry to leave tomorrow once her body recovers.

Zong Shen sat by the long table, seizing the rare opportunity to quietly contemplate some issues.

At this moment, Wenresa and Marie accompanied Shafuri into the Lord’s Small Tower.

After soaking in the hot spring and replenishing her physical strength with food and drink, Shafuri’s condition had significantly improved.

She was now able to walk on her own without needing support from others.

With this rate of recovery, she would probably be almost fully restored by tomorrow morning.

Zong Shen’s intention had indeed been realized.

His expectations for Shafuri were not for now, but for the near future!