Farming in a Parallel World and Becoming a God-Chapter 2047 - 948: Seizing by Force (Part 3)

But the pirates on the Sea of Fallen Stars took the opportunity to make a fortune from the war, and their forces expanded once again. I believe it won’t be long before they become rampant again."

Gaven will study the development issues of the Cesk Kingdom with Seth Merchants, but not now.

Because it’s a bit too early to discuss now.

Although the Tukan People are like turtles in a jar, this turtle is quite large and can bite, and there’s the variable of the Kingdom of Ser outside, so this war is far from over.

No one knows how the Cesk Kingdom, being the main battlefield, will be ravaged.

Post-war reconstruction work has to be discussed after the war.

"Pirates have indeed been a chronic bane for us, and also the biggest bottleneck limiting our further development."

Palado tentatively asked, "Does the Commander’s intention mean that the two cities form a military alliance to jointly combat the pirates of the Sea of Fallen Stars?"

"Yes, but you’ve only got part of it." Gaven no longer kept them guessing and directly laid out his plan, "I’m suggesting that you go a step further and form a strategic alliance. Start from the industrial layout, each capitalizing on its strengths for mutual cooperation and win-win results."

"This... could the General elaborate a bit more?"

Not only was Palado baffled, but Duis also looked confused.

Weren’t they here to hire shipbuilding craftsmen? How did it turn into a discussion about an alliance between two cities? 𝐟𝐫𝕖𝗲𝘄𝚎𝗯𝕟𝐨𝕧𝐞𝚕.𝕔𝕠𝐦

Duis wisely kept silent because he had long known the capabilities of this young commander; his formidable abilities meant that many matters were not on the same level as theirs.

Solutions that seemed unrelated were actually addressing the root of the problems.

It’s probably the case this time too.

Gaven did not directly answer Palado’s question but rather asked in return: "What do you think the advantage of your city is? If you were to develop, what would you use as your pillar industry?"

Palado replied without even thinking: "Tavelan naturally needs to continue to consolidate its position as a trade and commerce hub, especially leveraging Far East trade via the Golden Road, which is crucial.

In the future, we’ll inevitably trouble you, General, to systematically organize and refurbish the Golden Road."

Saying so, he couldn’t conceal the flattery in his words.

Previously, when Gaven led the War Chariot Legion to compete with the Tukan Army for speed, he had used the Road Paving Spell to refurbish a part of the Golden Road.

But he only repaired half of it, just enough for the War Chariot Legion to pass.

To hinder the Tukan People’s advance, it was also planted with explosive traps, making it dilapidated early on.

When the Tukan People retreated from Tavelan, they further destroyed the road to impede the Felen Allied Forces.

Now, the Golden Road is in an appalling state.

Unless King Yasan orders, Gaven’s Gnoll Road Building Team remains idle.

The intention is obvious; he doesn’t want to be like with the Grand Valley Trade Route, repairing free roads for the Cesk Kingdom.

To have him repair roads in the Cesk Kingdom, they must bring out true gold and silver.

Gaven remained noncommittal about Palado’s response and instead turned to Duis, "What about the City of Usmer?"

At this moment, Duis finally understood Gaven’s well-intentioned plan and immediately revealed the strategic plan Gaven had devised for the City of Usmer, "Our future pillar industries in the City of Usmer are twofold.

The first is the export of bulk agricultural commodities.

This one is based on the Commander’s plantation plan in the Great Valley estate.

The other is to fully support and develop the shipbuilding industry.

The port of the City of Usmer is not inferior to that of Tavelan, but it’s deeper into the Eastern Gulf, geographically less convenient externally than Tavelan.

However, it possesses an advantage that Tavelan doesn’t have, which is safety.

Not only do the pirates on the Sea of Fallen Stars seldom raid there,

but the fierce storms on the Sea of Fallen Stars also rarely reach there.

These two points are extremely beneficial to the shipbuilding industry."

Having stood out among numerous competitors and held the position of Lord of Tavelan City for many years, Palado is not ordinary, and he instantly understood Gaven’s true intention of this visit.

The development plan for the City of Usmer was certainly not devised by Duis but by this young man before him, using the other’s mouth to communicate it.

Is it so easy to develop the shipbuilding industry?

It must have the corresponding shipbuilding technology and a sufficient number of skilled craftsmen.

Without a decade or even decades of accumulation, it is difficult to achieve results and catch up with modern technology.

The opposite party simply wants to use the excuse of the alliance between the two cities to adjust the industrial layout by moving the shipbuilding industry of Tavelan City to the City of Usmer.

Yet Palado lacks the confidence to say no.

Because if he dares to refuse the relocation of the shipbuilding industry, the other party dares to sever Tavelan’s commercial backbone.

Palado only felt his eyes blurred, and when he reached up, he found his forehead already covered with a dense layer of sweat.

Purely a reaction to being shocked by Gaven’s grand strategic plan.

"I wonder what Lord Palado thinks about this?" Gaven would not easily let the other party off and began to exert pressure, as everyone here is wise and some words need not be too explicit.

Palado drank up the freshly brewed fourth cup of tea in one go, not even feeling the heat, staring with wide eyes and breathing heavily as he said: "I can facilitate the cooperation of the shipbuilding industry between the two cities, moving the main shipbuilding to the City of Usmer, but I have a few conditions."

Since there is no way to refuse, the only option is to maximize the benefits.

Lord Palado’s response somewhat surprised Gaven, and he curiously asked, "You don’t need to convene a Merchant Council meeting to discuss this with other merchant lords?"

Although Palado is the Lord of Tavelan City, for most matters, he doesn’t have the final say alone.

Especially for relocating an industry as significant as shipbuilding, which involves countless merchant interests.