Above The Sky
Chapter 949 - 949 83 My Lord!

949: Chapter 83: My Lord!

Our Territory is Rich Now!

949: Chapter 83: My Lord!

Our Territory is Rich Now!

Feeling one’s way across the river by touching Ian—though it might sound odd, this is currently the thought of Carlos.

“We can learn from this experience.”

With this final evaluation, Carlos said, “Decas, keep an eye on the Xiawei Territory and the ‘Supreme Spirit Sect’.

I want to know everything about their every move, every decision—it is a rather important social experiment.”

“For many years, I have been trapped in the Imperial Capital by the name of Great Prince, unable to implement personally, but it is still possible to learn from the experience of others.”

[Following Your Will]

From the other side of the mirror, Viscount Decas replied respectfully.

The reason he follows Crown Prince Carlos, apart from the other being able to guide him towards the path of dreams, is this attitude that everyone can learn from, and the spirit of chasing the forefront of the era, which he aspires to but finds hard to emulate.

At this moment, Carlos slowly closed his eyes.

“Another dreamer wanting to change the world… I always feel admiration, always want to extol.”

“Unfortunately, one in ten thousand succeed, and over centuries, not even one.”

All these were not hard for him to guess.

Ian’s ambitions, for other Nobles of the Terra Continent, might seem ‘novel and incomprehensible’.

But for the offspring of Inega II, the Setal Imperial Family, what Ian is doing is merely a replica of what the Black Tyrant once aspired to do.

Only, on a smaller scale, with weaker force, more limitations, and slower progress.

Therefore…

It’s safer, more fitting, more stable.

More likely to succeed.

But just ‘more likely’.

Carlos is very clear that Ian, this far-sighted visionary valuing technology, will face what kind of problems—hindrances from the human society, resistance from ancient traditions, people’s own desires defying order, and Sublimators, after adapting to a new era, overturning the rules of the new era once again.

Even though Ian very cleverly uses religion to alleviate many conflicts, if he cannot integrate Sublimators into this system as well, then no matter what changes, everything will eventually revert back.

But this is not important.

Stop it?

Be vigilant?

At such thoughts, Carlos felt like laughing.

Sometimes, there are things the royal family cannot do, cannot do too swiftly.

Wanting too many things done quickly can impede success, as it is with reforms…

Since his own brother supports Ian in carrying out these reforms, then he has no need to interfere.

It’s normal for everyone to learn together.

And he, obviously learns faster.

“Ian…

even I can hardly see the end of your dream, how intriguing.

Even Father and Brother cannot compare with you…”

Upon opening his eyes again, Carlos’s eyes twinkled like the sun and moon, vast like the ocean with bright Spirit Energy Radiance.

He murmured calmly: “The younger brother of those days was merely a dream fire as trivial as mortals, not worth expecting at all, but after returning from walking through the Empire, his dream fire is as bright as the proud sun.”

“And after interacting with you, his brilliance is even greater…

yet I can’t even see how bright your dream fire really is.”

“Interesting, what exactly do you guys have in common?”

“Right.”

Thinking of this, Carlos asked Viscount Decas one last question before ending the call: “Before you left, did Ian ask you any questions?

You can tell me if you don’t understand, as it might not have been a question for you, but rather, through you, a question for me.”

[Yes, Your Highness]

After thinking for a bit, Viscount Decas answered, [There is something sensitive…

Baron Silverpeak asked me, he asked…

how much longer His Majesty will live?]

[This question was too sensitive, I dared not answer, and he did not continue to inquire further]

Carlos was momentarily stunned, then burst out laughing: “Hahaha, I understand—how interesting, this little guy.”

Shaking his head while laughing, Carlos expressed, “His question actually meant to ask me…

why Father is still alive and yet has not reached the end of his life, but I, Michael, and Allegria have already begun competing…”

“Indeed, it’s a good question.

Ian has grasped the essence of why the current political landscape of the Empire is so peculiar.”

Apparently, Carlos had no intention of revealing to Viscount Decas the answer behind this question there and then, and the viscount very tactfully took his leave, ending the communication.

The Great Prince quietly sat beneath the dome of the Sea of Mirror Light Dome, overlooking the cities below the Imperial Capital.

“Actually, anyone who cares to know the answer could find it…”

The man gazed at the most elite part of the country, murmuring softly, “For a thousand years, the Fifth Energy Level of the Setal Imperial Family has never been interrupted.

When the old emperor passed away, the new emperor ascended the throne.

Even when grandfather died, father quickly took the Master Throne to reforge order.”

“The inheritance of the Fifth Energy Level…

It is the most powerful force in the world, but also the most stubborn curse.”

The events in the Imperial Capital did not directly affect the Xia Hui Territory, but the large number of foreign merchants who arrived and established cooperative channels rapidly changed the spirit of the entire territory.

To say nothing else, the simplest and biggest change was just one thing.

“My lord, our territory has money now!”

From the funds requested by Colonel Maress, boxes of Silver Taler and precious Alchemy Matrix were shipped to Xia Hui Territory, instantly overwhelming everyone, including Ian.

As the real person in charge of the various administrative affairs of the territory, moving from Harrison Port to Xia Hui Territory, Scott, who was used to tough days, had only one thought ‘I’ve never fought such a wealthy battle!’.

What about the materials for the construction of the New Agriculture Building?

Buy!

What about the full-time training program for the professional military?

Train!

What about the complete upgrade of the Alchemy Workshop?

Upgrade!

Food subsidies?

Issue!

Salaries for hired workers?

Full!

Overtime pay?

Give it all!

Without nitpicking, it was possible to fully arrange various production tasks, and not only the high levels of the territory were happy, but also all the workers working there.

Lately, the atmosphere in the entire Xia Hui Territory has visibly become celebratory, even the usually reclusive craftsmen and technical staff in the Alchemy Workshop were astonished due to ample funds.

Adalbert even came over to report progress to Ian—informing him that his research would soon produce results with enough materials and funds, reassuring Ian.

Ian was more than reassured, he was truly at ease!

“With money, all is harmonious; without money, all is sorrowful.”

Although nearly a quarter of the funds sent by the Firestone Group were spent in a moment, Ian was not worried at all—he had just sent part of the research report and samples related to Alchemy Plating Agent to Colonel Maress, delighting him immensely, ensuring he would earn more accolades upon completing his mission.

With this, not only was he happy about earning the money, but the Colonel would get commended, and the Firestone Group would be clear that in two months, Ian would definitely deliver the answer they wanted.

Everyone was happy, and that was the power of Ian.

But, not all things were like this.

“My lord.”

After delivering the good news to Ian, Scott brought up a quite pragmatic issue: “The order from the Thin Green Trade Association that previously signed the cooperation agreement with us needs to be prioritized, but can we really keep up with the orders from other small trade associations afterwards?

Each of them wants not much, but together, it sums up to a massive amount.”

“Our Alchemy Workshop has not fully upgraded yet, not to mention the limited number of skilled craftsmen.

If it continues like this, even working twenty-four hours in three shifts might not be enough to complete production!”

“Don’t worry about this, Gu Ying and I have already studied a new production process that can save a lot of time.”

And Ian had already thought about this point; he handed over a handwritten production manual to his deputy from the Iron Folk and explained, “This is a new assembly-line production process and it simplifies many procedures.

The work assigned to each person is very simple; anyone with hands, after a week of training, can guarantee completing their tasks.”

“But the most important thing, actually, is how to conduct proper ‘training’.”

Here, Ian seriously patted Scott’s shoulder, “This is going to be your most important task for the coming period—establish a formal training school, hire old workers to teach new workers, and quickly cultivate a batch of ‘new workers’ who can adapt to the assembly-line production.”

“At first, they might only know this set of procedures, but the school will gradually teach them the full production process.

In this process, they can become more official alchemy workers, producing more and more complex products for us.”

“If they don’t learn or practice, then as the Alchemy Workshop’s industry changes, these people will gradually be phased out…

It’s harsh, but it’s necessary.”

“This is essentially the starting point of the entire cultivation process, Scott, do you understand what I mean?”

Scott certainly understood, being the only self-taught successful person among Ian’s subordinates, he sharply realized the focal points of Ian’s series of training systems.

Using vocational technical colleges, cultivate a group of workers who master simple crafts, and as these workers master the crafts and earn money, continue to train them to master higher crafts.

And if they want to master more complex crafts, they need to learn literacy and other knowledge, such as mathematical inscriptions and some alchemy knowledge…

unless they are willing to take the simplest salary for a lifetime, they will always have to learn.

—If they don’t learn, they will be eliminated.

Not just to Scott, Ian also shared this core idea with his core team during the meeting.

“Boss, I’ve been learning!

I can now read the newspaper and understand some specific mathematical terms!”

Thinking he was hinting at himself, Green Tide immediately stood up to report his learning progress to Ian.

And Ian glanced at him, sighed, “Mmm, you’re doing wonderfully—but that’s not the main point I want to talk about today.”

“Green Tide, and Scott, I’ve already prepared your Magic Potion.”