My name is Ren

Chapter 80
Richard was holding the account book, and the pine wood burning in the stove exuded the fragrance of turpentine, which stained his face with a rosy color.The temperature in the study is very pleasant, in stark contrast to the white world outside.Kidd coiled around Ren's ankles, squinting his eyes as if he had fallen asleep. With every breath, Ren felt that the "scarf" around his ankles tightened a little, and then loosened quickly.Maybe some kind of sweet dream came true, Kidd stuck out his pink tongue to wrap his mouth, moved his heavy head, and changed his posture.

In the short three months since he came to Ortrenburg, Rennes pacified the rebellious forces in the city and made a lot of money, about 30.

This money seems to be a lot, but in fact it is really not much. Almost 278 gold coins are used to renovate and renovate the city, which may not be enough.The remaining money is the "only legal" income of the City Lord's Mansion in the next two years, and the average annual income is only [-] gold coins.Ortrenburg has a population of [-] million. Once the security of the city stabilizes and people's living standards improve, they will no longer suffer from cold and hunger, and they will no longer be hungry. There will be a large explosion of population growth in a short period of time. .

Due to the growth of family members, civilians will further increase their funding gap, and their desire for money will become stronger, which will cause a series of torrents hidden under the calm to burst out.If you want to tie Ortrenburg to yourself, besides the cult of personality, the most important thing is the connection of interests.

Humans are always selfish animals, selfless, and Guang Weizheng's characters seem to be out of touch with reality, but everyone's pursuit is different.Some people pursue very simple money, while others pursue power. These people are selfish figures in the eyes of the world.What is Guangwei pursuing?Fame!Fame can be transformed into other things, money or power when necessary.History has proved this irrefutable fact over and over again.

For example, Wang Mang.

How to make the people of Ortrenburg grateful and satisfied, reflect their own value economically, and create profits, Rennes has considered a lot for this.The "heavy industry" of this world is the same as that of the other world. They all belong to the most cutting-edge technology, and the unavoidable part of it is "magic".A large number of applications of solidified magic circles have solved the power problem, and also made many things that require a technological foundation possible to become a reality.However, in the entire Ortrenburg, let alone find a magician who can "eternally engrave the magic circle", there is not even a magic apprentice.

After the heavy industry is eliminated, what remains are intensive light industrial factories, using cheap labor and duplication to create wealth.Looking at the history of another world, many powerful countries in history started with light industry.Light industry does not require cutting-edge technology, high-end technical personnel, and cheap labor that can be employed after simple training.This has an incomparable advantage in other cities in Ortrenburg. The labor force here is almost the cheapest in the entire eastern part of the empire.

Thinking became ethereal, Ren's pupils began to slowly spread, and the focal length of his sight seemed to penetrate the table and the floor, and shot into the distant void.His slender index finger tapped the armrest subconsciously and rhythmically, once and for all, the slight knocking sound was like a drum beating in everyone's heart.

What kind of light industry can drive the economy?
This goal needs to be placed in the necessities of people's daily life, from basic necessities of life to find, and the answer is obvious - clothes.

Ren came back to his senses in a blink of an eye, and his tapping fingers stopped in mid-air. He glanced at the four people sitting in the room and asked, "Do you know any flowers that are white, and the flowers that bloom are like silk threads?" Form a group?"

Just now, I was talking about the financial problems of the City Lord's Mansion, but in a blink of an eye, Ren's topic jumped to flowers. This kind of jumping speed made it difficult for the other four people in the room to react for a while.About 2 minutes later, Cooper breathed a sigh of relief, raised the corners of his eyes slightly, raised his eyebrows high, and said with a smile: "My lord, I know." Ren raised his chin slightly, and he continued: "My late mother believed in the God of Light. I once accompanied her on a pilgrimage to Sunset City. The surroundings of Sunset City were full of the plants you mentioned. They called this flower 'sacred flower', and because of this When the flowers are in full bloom, they are like densely packed stars in the sky, also called 'stars', which are a kind of ornamental flowers unique to the Illuminati Church."

Richard slapped his forehead and said, "That's true, but only Sunset City and the cathedrals grow this kind of plant. It's rare in other places, and few people who don't believe in religion will know about it."

Ren was slightly surprised, but it was true when he thought about it carefully. After the high-quality cotton blooms, there is no variegated color, which is the same as the "pure color" promoted by the church, and it can be called a "sacred flower".He stroked the copper ring on his index finger, and asked thoughtfully, "I remember that people from the church seem to have arrived in Ortrenburg, right?"

The missionaries of the church managed to arrive before the heavy snow blocked the road, and it had been several days.During this period of time, he was busy with the Chinese New Year, and Ren didn't have time to entertain them. He had another intention, to let them air first, and don't think that he was the number one teacher in the empire, so he was domineering. Fort doesn't work.I didn't expect that the church would be involved now. It really didn't take much effort.

Ren nodded. This matter is over. He looked at Richard, the tax officer of Ortrenburg, who was actually the financial staff of the City Lord's Mansion and Ren's retainer.He said: "Next year's budget will be made as soon as possible, and I will approve it. You have to pay attention to it. The budget must be reasonable. All unreasonable budgets will be overturned and redone by me, so as not to embarrass you."

The budget system in the reorganization of the City Lord's Mansion can be said to be the first in the world. Although Richard didn't quite understand why he had to complicate simple things, he still carried it out very well.The City Lord's Mansion is in charge of all the government affairs of a city, including road repairs, house renovations, urban construction, sanitation and cleaning, the salary expenditure of the people in the City Lord's Mansion, and so on.Including all aspects of the garrison and the city defense army. After Prince Kant left, he and Joberg completely torn skins, crossed the Governor's Palace, and directly intervened in the affairs of the city defense army. Now the city defense army can be said to be Ortrenburg His army is his personal army in Wren.

Now the salaries and benefits of all the privileged classes in the entire city come from Rennes, and Rennes' control over the city has thus reached a new level.

He turned his head and looked at Marvin, "I need to expand the army. The goal is [-] knights and [-] elite infantry. You make a plan and give it to Richard. After approval, you will be allocated funds immediately."

After hearing this, Ma Wen was stunned, rubbing his callused hands, his smile was full of embarrassment, "Then what..., I don't know how to do it." It's okay to ask him to go into battle to kill the enemy, or ask him to train those young people , But when it comes to copywriting, a big boss, a soldier with bloody hands is really not good at it.He also understands that the city lord has a lot of ideas and has a strong desire to control. You can question his ideas, but you can't refuse to implement them.As soon as he thought that this would involve the food, drink, and clothing of the 3000-person team in the coming year, he could no longer pretend to be a background.

Ren smiled and said: "I will arrange a few documents for your city defense army. When the time comes, you say it and they write it."

"Thank you so much, Lord City Master." The old man smiled like a chrysanthemum, which was a big advantage.There are very few literate people in Ortrenburg, so arranging a few to come here at once is not to take advantage of it?
Then, Ren looked at Harvey, "I intend to carry out a large-scale slave hunting after the beginning of spring, please arrange it."

Harvey, like Marvin, had been playing a background impersonation show, sitting there silently, when he sat up straight.In the past, Harvey was like a hooligan leader who was crowned with a monkey. After just over a month of changes, he had already taken off the layer of dirt and scum on his body, and he was more like Salcomo. merchant.It's just that his eyebrows are more cruel than Salcomo's shrewdness. After all, this kind of person treats his own kind as livestock, so he is doomed to be a gentle gentleman.

Ren's words made him nod his head. Every year before the advent of winter, the slave trade is a climax. A large number of slaves in stock are sold and become consumables in winter.After the beginning of spring, the gap for slaves will open again, which is one of the reasons why the spring slave hunting movement is prosperous.In fact, even if Ren didn't say anything, Harvey and his slave traders would go into the mountains to catch slaves after the ice and snow melted.It's just that Ren said that the scale will not be as before, it will increase a lot.

Having said that, Ren waved his hand and let the three of them leave.After they left, only Ren and Alma were left in the room. Some things are not suitable for too many people to know. He still knows this truth.

"What is Joberg doing recently?" At this time, it has been almost a month since Prince Kant's visit. His Royal Highness and Salcomo have reached a series of cooperation agreements, but none of them will involve Ortrenburg. The profit split is just a transaction between the Chamber of Commerce and His Royal Highness the Prince.

Alma had already had a clue, and she immediately replied: "Joberg hasn't moved much since he returned to Milin City. The private situation has not been detected for the time being, but generally speaking, he is still very honest."

This is of course, because His Royal Highness was hated, and he was inexplicably beaten. Joberg immediately came to his senses. It's okay to deal with Ren, but he can only do it himself.The demise of the Boer family did not set off a political storm. The imperial capital acquiesced to the conclusion given by the Bell Province, and determined that the Boer family died at the hands of rogues.

In fact, everyone knew it well, but no one thought about lifting the cover. It would not do them any good but offend a group of powerful nobles in Bell Province.Now that everyone has become smarter, it is obvious that Yoberger has no chance to use them as weapons again, and the cruel reality has blocked his way.

But you can't rest assured, the more stable this kind of person is, the more careful you should be.

"Keep an eye on him, I want him to report back every night in whatever posture he uses." Ren changed the subject, "How is the training of the newly recruited?"

Every year when heavy snow falls, it means that a large number of poor refugees die in the cold winter. This season is also the busiest time to sell children and daughters in exchange for winter resources.With only a small amount of money, Alma bought more than two hundred girls with good looks, and they have just entered the training stage.Although the profession of technicians is lowly, everyone does not discriminate against them too much. Even His Royal Highness is constantly calling for technicians to satisfy his selfish desires. This shows that the entire country and even the entire continent do not discriminate against technicians too strongly. At most, I feel that this kind of occupation is not so decent and less dignified.

Alma lowered her head in awe, staring at the gorgeous leather boots she had just ordered, "I have gathered 200 people according to your instructions, and I am very optimistic about the current situation. It's...it's great." A feeling of fear grew deep in her heart, and Ren told her that if she bought those girls alone, her control over them might not be able to achieve her goal. The best way is to buy them together. The most important family members bought together.

Although manpower is cheap, there is a great demand for it. There are many things that ordinary citizens are unwilling to do, such as transporting excrement. These things are all entrusted to these people.On the one hand, it solves the problem of the shortage of dirty and poor jobs in the city, and it also makes those girls bond, and at the same time, it also gives them a goal, a future, and a hope.As long as several important intelligence collections are completed as agreed, they can be given freedom and let them and their families live a prosperous life.

The devil who plays with people's hearts!
This was Alma's evaluation of Rennes, but she dared not say it. As the devil's accomplice, Alma actually felt a little excitement.

Ren nodded and said: "Very well, remember not to treat them harshly, give them enough food, clothing and respect, you go back and hire two bachelors to teach them literacy and knowledge, Alma, remember, women can't impress men. Be sure to take off your clothes, sometimes temperament can attract men's attention more than body." He paused, "Also, Salcomo and I have already talked about preparing a batch of the most outstanding girls. Elcomo will send them to the imperial capital."

Alma was startled, and raised her head suddenly, but saw Ren's eyes that were as calm as ancient wells, she quickly lowered her head and said yes.

The cold wind was raging outside, and it had been snowing heavily for two days. Several unrenovated houses in the city were crushed, and more than a dozen people were injured.At the same time, a group of refugees flooded into the city. Compared with other cities that strictly prohibited refugees from entering the city, Ortrenburg's open attitude attracted a large number of people to come here without hesitation.

Iger looked up at the shed above his head. The heavy snow made the shed creak. He just picked up the broom to clean up the snow on the shed when someone grabbed the broom in his hand and climbed up. Go to the shed, "Master Iger, why do you need to do this yourself? Just leave it to us."

Smiling at these refugees Iger, some snowflakes fell on the white and silver-edged cloak, and he raised his hand to flick it off lightly, the silver bracelet on his wrist was extraordinarily dazzling in the heavy snow.The silver cross pendant swayed back and forth with his movements, attracting some people's attention.

The donation in the shed is still going on. The average quality wheat kernels are crushed and mixed with vegetable leaves, as well as minced meat. After a large pot is boiled, it will be thick enough to be inserted into a branch without falling down.Priests poured spoonfuls of scalding wheat porridge into various vessels, and were thanked for it, but with aplomb.

Picking up a folded broken leather jacket and handing it to an old woman, the old woman looked at Iger with tears in her eyes, and the flame in her eyes seemed to ignite the whole world.He didn't mind patting the back of the old woman's dirt-covered hand and giving him a warm smile.

At this moment, his heart was greatly satisfied.

Looking at the refugees around the shed who survived because of their charity, Iger let out a sigh of satisfaction.

Ortrenburg is much better than he imagined. At least since he came here, he hasn't seen any crimes, and he hasn't been cheated of his wealth.This was a city completely different from the church records, and his gloomy mood became brighter.

"Iger, the Lord City Lord wants to see you." A guard entered the shed against the wind and snow, stomped his feet, and the snow on his body fell to the ground.

He smiled, took a wooden cup from the side, filled it with hot water and handed it over, "Please, please drink some hot water to warm your body." The guard smiled kindly, took the cup and held it in his palm , the heat is passed into the hands through the thin cup wall, driving away the cold.Iger asked, "Do you know what you want to see me? I'm going to get ready."

The guard shook his head, "I'm not sure, it was explained by the captain."

Iger thought about it, and came back to his senses and told the priest next to him, and put the hood on his head, "Let's go, go see the Lord Santo."

It was already the fourth day after arriving in Ortrenburg, and the city lord did not want to see him in these four days, and he was extremely anxious.He didn't come here for tourism, nor did he simply do good deeds. The establishment of the church and the arrangement of personnel required him to negotiate with the city lord. Only after the negotiation was completed, could the construction proceed.

After walking against the wind and snow for more than half an hour, his body had already started to heat up, and he also saw the city lord's mansion covered in white in the wind and snow.Solemn and dignified.

Before entering the door, he watched the guards leave, cleaned off the snow on his body, and then stepped into the side hall.

A man who surprised him smiled and said to him, "Your Excellency is waiting for you in the study, please follow me."

"Trouble you." Iger responded politely.

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Just one update today, something delayed me tonight.

(End of this chapter)