There are many issues to address in the territory after winter, and a meeting must be held to explain these matters.
As with this meeting, some people were still not seated, but that's okay, because some people actually brought their own stools.
Ed really wanted to ask, "Are you being polite?"
However, it was probably just politeness; after all, you held three meetings and didn't even arrange seating. The other person had no choice but to do it this way.
After everyone was seated, Ed first looked at the old butler.
"Butler Marcus, the upcoming spring planting season is quite important. The land in the territory can only be used to grow staple crops, while individuals can grow whatever they want on their personal land. The 10% tax can be paid in copper coins. In the future, the Peace Hotel can purchase ingredients from the villagers using copper coins. Also, all copper coins received and spent by the Peace Hotel must be carefully recorded and kept in good order with Adelaide."
"Yes, my master."
"Also, a special place will be built to sell the salt in the territory, and you will need to buy it with copper coins."
Previously, salt from the territory was practically given away for free; it was free to eat at the Peace Hotel; and you could exchange a little bit of food at home for a lot of salt.
"All farming tools and seeds can be purchased with copper coins, either from others or from their own territory."
More and more villagers now own their own land, leading to a greater demand for this service.
This is just the beginning, and there are many problems that can be solved gradually as things develop.
However, as the territory develops, Ed feels that he needs some people to cultivate the land. He'll research that later. There's definitely enough food for now.
After saying this, some people whispered among themselves. This would drastically change the territory. Was it a good thing or a bad thing?
Ed looked at everyone and continued:
"Andrew, go back to the gypsum mine and check on the situation. We don't have much gypsum left, but be careful. We robbed them last time, so watch out for them." Ed was planning to use the mine as an ATM.
"Yes, my lord. I will be careful."
"Spruce, how's your police squad doing?" Ed asked, looking at Spruce.
"My lord, we are currently training, and it won't be long before we are finished."
"Okay, from now on you can leave the work at the farm to Oak. You just need to focus on what you're doing now."
"Yes, my lord." Sugiki wanted to rub his eyes again, but he suddenly held back.
"Will, you'll still be in charge of the copper coins for now, but when you have free time, you can send someone to check out the southern part of the territory and observe the situation there."
"Yes, my lord." Will was just lamenting having nothing to do all day.
"Roderick, your main focus now is on repairing the houses, toilets, and mint at the ranch. Don't worry about anything else for now."
"Yes, my lord." Roderick is probably the busiest person in the entire territory right now, but there's nothing he can do about it; after all, he's so capable.
As the saying goes, with great power comes great responsibility.
Finally, there was the issue of Red Iron Village. Ed looked at Smith, whose somewhat chubby body was sitting on a small stool—no, the stool was no longer visible.
"Smith, have you encountered any problems lately?"
"My lord, there are many problems. I'm just a blacksmith, and now everyone is coming to me with all sorts of things. I'm a bit overwhelmed. I haven't picked up a hammer for several days."
Ed looked at him; no wonder he was getting fatter and fatter.
"Chitie Village is still missing a village chief, and I think you're pretty good."
Smith "........."