114 Episode 21 Mercurenomics 1st Arrow State-Owned Pro... (1/2)

”Even if you say so, I'm not your homeroom teacher.

Hercule read the letter that came from Cecilia and let out a sigh.

In a nutshell, there were pages and pages of content to the effect that ”Anyway, I had a fight with Nia because of the Mebukijiji, and it was Nia's fault in the ratio of 7:3, right? In fact, I had written it a few weeks ago.

In fact, Hercule had been told the same thing by Near a few weeks ago.

”As far as I can tell from both sides of the story, I feel like I'm the one at fault. ......

I'm not sure if it's because I slipped up or because I'm the main cause,.......

I'm not sure what to do.

I'm sure you'll be able to understand why I'm so excited about this.

I'm not sure what to do, but I'm not sure what to do.

I'm not sure what to do.　If it were me, Carolina and Lunalee, we could settle this with s*x.

If it were me, Carolina and Lunalee, we could settle this with s*x.

That's how Hercule had managed it so far.

When that didn't work, he apologized anyway.

You can't reason with an angry person.

The best thing to do is to apologize and get them in a good mood.

But Cecilia and Nia are women.

Cecilia and Nia are both women, and there is no way they can solve their problems in bed, because they both think they are at fault.

You can tell that you want a mediator when you tell me.

Hercule leaned back in his chair with a sigh.

If he really wanted to break up with her, he would not have said this to Hercule.

The intention of both of them to ask Hercule, their mutual acquaintance, to intercede is obvious.

”We're both b*tc*es, you know. Totally ......

Nia does not have any close friends in Lemuria, partly because she is a Nightmare.

It is one thing to not be discriminated against outwardly, but another to have friends.

Cecilia also has no friends in the true sense of the word, as she is the next princess maiden (medium).

Both of them don't really know how to socialize.

I've never had a friend in my life. ...... Well, Hercule is the Emperor of Botch, so I can't say much about him.

You have to do something about it. ...... It's my responsibility, too.

But Hercule is not their homeroom teacher.

He doesn't have that much time on his hands.

I'm sure you'll be able to figure out what's going on. I'm not that busy.

...... Just then, someone knocked on the door.

”Your Majesty, this is Antonio.

”Your Majesty, it's Shylock.

Hercule put down his pen, put away the letter and ordered them to enter.

Slowly the door opened and they entered.

Hercule got out of his chair and sat down on the sofa. ......

He asked them to sit down as well.

Then he rang the doorbell and called Cifanie ......

He ordered the tea to be made.

”Well, first of all, ...... before we get to the point, Antonio. Can you give us a report on the sheep breeding?

”Yes, Your Majesty. I think it's safe to say that the breeding process has been largely successful. I think we're almost there.

”That's very good.

Hercule nodded with satisfaction.

Hercule had been ordering the breeding of ...... sheep ever since he hired Antonio.

This is because the textile industry is the easiest industry to increase the national wealth.

It was only natural to introduce cotton and to improve old fibers such as sheep.

Now let's get down to business. Actually, I'd like you two to start a business.

A business, sir?

Just the two of us?

Antonio and Shylock tilted their heads.

Antonio was originally a trader and Shylock was a money changer and money lender.

The former is the Minister of Commerce and Trade, the latter the Minister of Finance.

They both have similar jobs, but ......

Strictly speaking, they are different.

Oh. I thought it was time to focus on trade.

There are three reasons why Hercule wanted to focus on trade.

First of all, it is the basic policy of Hercule to gain national wealth through trade.

No matter how much he boosted industry and commerce, it would be meaningless if he did not sell it to foreign countries.

Secondly, the repeated wars have had a negative impact on the national treasury.

It is time to focus on domestic affairs.

Third, we have the Taurica Peninsula, Rosa and other islands in our hands.

Now that the maritime threat had been eliminated, it was time to focus on trade.

First of all, I'm thinking of introducing a marine insurance system. Some of the guilds have already implemented it, but ...... this time it will be a state-led initiative.

Hercule then explained the ...... marine insurance system.

Marine insurance system.

In other words, it is a system to compensate for the loss of ships and cargo when ships run aground or are attacked by pirates.

You can think of it as a marine version of life insurance or medical insurance.

The loss of a ship or cargo is a great blow to a merchant.

It is a great loss that would turn a millionaire into a pauper in one fell swoop.

However, with the insurance system, the fall of the city can be avoided.

The merchants will be able to engage in commercial activities more actively than before.

”Well, of course, you have to make sure that profits will increase. By the way, ...... is going to include foreigners in the insurance system.