CHAPTER 176: CHAPTER 174 CONDITIONS OF BOTH

"Count, my lord, I feel that simply recruiting the populace to go may not be appropriate." Robert, with a hint of restraint on his face, hesitated before advising Perfikot: "Northern Territory is currently impoverished, what we need are a large number of experts and skilled workers, ordinary people are not suited to survive in the current conditions of the Northern Territory."

Robert, having visited the Northern Territory once before, has a profound impression of its snow and wind. Although he did not stay long, he was able to deeply understand that without adequately warm housing, sufficient fuel, and food supplies, forget ordinary people, even rigorously trained soldiers or Extraordinary ones find it difficult to survive in the extreme cold environment of the Northern Territory.

If it is just like the past when immigrants were sent to colonies, sending those unable to live in the Empire to the colonies, then letting them fend for themselves and cultivate the land, eight out of ten will freeze to death in the wilderness of the Northern Territory.

Therefore, Robert feels that even if it is just recruiting people to cultivate the land in the Northern Territory, there should be some screening rather than blindly taking anyone.

However, on this point, Perfikot was nonchalant, waving his hand dismissively, making a careless gesture: "That’s your matter. I said, recruit people to go to the Northern Territory, but I don’t care who you recruit or in what manner."

"Even if you are smuggling people, importing black Palu from the Black Continent to the Northern Territory, as long as you don’t need me to pay, go ahead!"

"Of course, those black Palu must be properly managed, I don’t want the streets of the Northern Territory to be full of black Palu in the future, their reproductive ability is too strong, and they are very eager to procreate, that’s not good."

In this world, similar trade happened as it did in the original world concerning Palu. Those early colonialists, to plunder and colonize, took a large number of Palu from the Black Continent and sold them to the colonies in the New Continent, serving as the labor force for colonial development.

However, in the Empire’s homeland, this kind of slave trade was not popular. Noble families, even for servants, demanded high standards, and most black Palu could only undertake heavy physical work. Plus, here in the homeland, regardless of circumstances, some semblance of a civilized nation must be maintained, so these black Palu were not used.

Nonetheless, the trade of black Palu between the New Continent and the Black Continent was still very popular.

"Palu are not suitable for the Northern Territory; they are more suited for tropical than frigid environments." Robert shook his head, then proceeded to respond: "Even ordinary citizens of the Empire are not very suited to the environment of the Northern Territory. How could these native black continent automatic farm tools possibly adapt to the cold of the Northern Territory?"

"I still insist on my view; the Northern Territory needs more professional talents and skilled workers. These should be the focus of Northern Territory’s population introduction."

Regarding Robert’s persistence, Perfikot neither agreed nor disagreed, and did not say much more, merely nodding: "If you insist, then go ahead and do it! As I said, I won’t interfere with whatever methods you use, or what kind of population you send to the Northern Territory, what I want is the result."

Saying this, Perfikot looked at Robert, observing him with a different kind of gaze, and then said: "I don’t like repeating myself three times; I also don’t like being argued with. If you think you’re right, then go do it and prove it to me."

Under Perfikot’s gaze, Robert felt his back grow wet with sweat.

It was very clear that he neglected the fact that Perfikot before him is his lord, and he shouldn’t have spoken to Perfikot in that tone just now.

"Apologies, Count, my lord! It was impolite of me; I understand what to do now." Robert realized his mistake and quickly apologized to Perfikot.

"No problem, I don’t mind my subordinates having some personality and temper. If there are opposing views to my orders, I can tolerate them, but I don’t like being argued with. Right or wrong, use facts to prove it to me." After saying these, Perfikot turned to look at Oliver, who seemed to have gotten fatter again, asking: "And you, Oliver? What have you been busy with lately? Why do I feel you’ve gotten fatter again."

Oliver and Perfikot have had quite a bit of cooperation, making them relatively more familiar with each other, so Perfikot’s speech was less formal.

"There’s no choice; the Pioneer Knight of the Northern Territory is too attractive. Many people have hoped to get to know you through me during this period and also hope to invest in the Northern Territory through that." Oliver showed a fawning smile and complained to Perfikot: "My lord, you don’t know; this period I’ve been almost sick of eating banquets! You know me; my health isn’t good; I really have no love for eating!"

"But for the Northern Territory, I’m willing to sacrifice my health. As long as you need it, no matter how many banquets I attend, I’ll do it gladly."

Saying this, Oliver intentionally made a dignified appearance.

Perfikot knows this dead fat man very well; profit is his only pursuit, and the rest is but this fat man’s disguise.

Even the ’intentional’ dignity he exhibited was merely something he wanted to show off to me.

Thus, Perfikot did not take his words seriously and casually asked: "So, after attending so many banquets, did you gain anything?"

Perfikot does not care how much benefit this fat man obtained; she only cares about what this fat man can bring to her.

Currently, the Northern Territory lacks almost everything. If this fat man could attract some sponsorship or other items for the Northern Territory, Perfikot wouldn’t mind him getting even fatter in the process.

"Thanks to you, my lord, I’ve met quite a few big figures during this period. They want to invest in the Northern Territory, some attracted by the various resources the Northern Territory holds, some investing in the future market of the Northern Territory, and some wishing to obtain titles from you, my lord." Oliver introduced to Perfikot, at this moment, the fat man seemed professional and serious, nothing like the shrewd and deceitful look from before.

"Titles, benefits..." Perfikot couldn’t help but sneer before nonchalantly saying: "Those who wish to invest in the Northern Territory are welcome, organize their investment intentions, along with proposed requests and conditions, into documents and send them for my review.

"If the conditions are suitable, providing them some benefits is no problem at all. The land in the Northern Territory is vast enough; granting some knights or barons is more than adequate."