15: Chapter 14 Yunyan on the side couldn’t help interrupting Kuaixue’s words.
15: Chapter 14 Yunyan on the side couldn’t help interrupting Kuaixue’s words.
“As for opinions, there’s nothing much to say; I’ve pretty much said it all just now.
The Ministry of Civil Affairs being hidebound is not a matter of a day or two.
As for business opportunities…
it’s still the same as before, with primary energy placed on the tertiary industry.
Both Baiju Inn and Wangshu Inn must continue to be followed up and strengthened.” “Still not planning to venture into the ore industry?
You must know that the reopening of The Chasm this time is a once-in-a-lifetime great opportunity.” Yunyan on the side couldn’t help interrupting Kuaixue’s words.
As a person of Liyue, Yunyan always thought of developing business into the ore industry, perhaps because of its vast market or cultural influence.
“Unnecessary.” Kuaixue shook her head and analyzed the current status of Liyue’s ore industry: “Previously, before our business had grown strong, we didn’t even have the qualification to participate in the relevant bidding for either Mt.
Tianheng or Mingyun Village.
Now that The Chasm looks like a piece of sweet pastry, it is actually a hot potato.” “How so?” Ningguang was somewhat curious about where Kuaixue’s conclusion came from.
“According to the Records of Jueyun, the formation of The Chasm dates back to ancient times, before the Archon War even began.
Conservatively estimated, it was 3,700 years ago.
Now, a thousand years have passed, how many mineral resources are left in The Chasm after a millennium of development?” “Moreover, because Khaenri’ah’s monsters attacked The Chasm five hundred years ago, the underground areas of the main mining zones of The Chasm have now been sealed by the Qixing.
This tender is presumably for the surface mining rights.
For the sporadic minor ores on the surface, it can only be said to be a loss outweighing the gain, just like chicken ribs.” “Chicken ribs?” “Tasteful of nothing when eaten, yet a pity to discard.” “An interesting metaphor.
It seems the two of us share the same opinion; now the voting result is two to one.” Ningguang looked at Yunyan.
“…Sigh, alright.
I know, I will continue to lay out the related work for inns and escort agencies.” Yunyan was not a stubborn person who insisted on her own way; facing the opposition of the two, she had no choice but to drop it.
“Liyue’s ore industry is already a red ocean today.
With fierce competition and the daily depletion of ore resources, many time-honored brands are not having an easy time either.
If time-honored brands with technological accumulation and historical heritage are like this, people with nothing of value entering this market will only find a dead end.
If one must enter, it’s not entirely without a way.” “What way?” Yunyan bought into Kuaixue’s suspense, and even Ningguang couldn’t help being curious, pondering secretly.
“Become one of the Qixing, participate in the Blackcliff Forge project; technology, talent, and market can all fall into your hands.” Kuaixue joked.
“…Forget it.
We are just small merchants; to become the Qixing, we’d probably have to wait for the next lifetime.” Hearing Kuaixue’s idea, Yunyan rolled her eyes.
“Indeed, to become the Qixing, the right time, advantageous geographical position, and harmony among people are all indispensable.” Ningguang thought about it seriously, found the feasibility low, and had to give up.
“…Ningguang, you really dare to think big?” Yunyan was also speechless at her childhood friend’s ambition.
“The Qixing is still too far away, let’s discuss it another time.
Next is my personal request to Elder Brother Ningguang and Elder Sister Yunyan.” Hearing Kuaixue’s addresses, Ningguang and Yunyan’s expressions immediately turned serious, and the momentum of Liyue Harbor’s cutting-edge major merchants flowed out: “Tell us in detail.” Regarding Kuaixue’s request, both Ningguang and Yunyan were very serious.
After all, Kuaixue rarely asked anything of others.
“Consider it my personal wish.
I hope that if Elder Sister Yunyan has excess hot money in the future and cannot find an industry to invest in, she might as well invest it in agriculture.” “Agriculture?
Kuaixue, why is that?
Our Liyue already has enough food now.” Yunyan expressed incomprehension at Kuaixue’s statement.
“Sigh, is there really enough?
The food produced locally in Liyue cannot even be self-sufficient, relying heavily on imports from Mondstadt and even Inazuma, isn’t it?” As the nation of rock, Liyue’s terrain is predominantly mountainous.
The only large plain area—Guili Plains—was abandoned due to wars.
Liyue’s current food production areas are only left with Qingce Village and Chenyu Vale.
Qingce Village’s current situation is not very good; the prosperity of Liyue has masked too many things, and the aging and hollowing out of Qingce Village is one of them.
Chenyu Vale’s situation is even worse; farmland has gradually been replaced by tea gardens.
Compared to rice, tea is obviously more profitable.
Now in Liyue, raw materials like Wheat rely on Mondstadt, and the demand for rice relies on Sumeru thousands of miles away and Inazuma isolated overseas.
Moreover, because Inazuma and Sumeru are located remotely, the price of rice on the market has risen sharply, causing people in Liyue to consume more Wheat-based foods nowadays.
Once upon a time, rice as the staple food on the tables of Liyue’s citizens has now become a luxury; isn’t it something to sigh about?
“People take food as their heaven; food security concerns the safety of the entire Liyue.” Kuaixue suggested with a righteous aura, “So I hope Elder Sister Yunyan pays a little attention to purchasing surrounding land during the construction of Wangshu Inn, replanting rice in Guili Plains, and the same goes for Chenyu Vale.” “Guili Plains is easy to talk about, but Chenyu Vale probably won’t find any farmers; the people there now only have tea in their eyes.
Oh, and Mora.” “Therefore, we need to subsidize and hire farmers to till our land.
Under heavy rewards there must be brave men.
I believe there are still people inside Chenyu Vale who like to grow rice; give them the same salary as growing tea, and I believe they will accept our recruitment.” “But like this, I’m afraid we won’t break even.” As a merchant, Ningguang instinctively calculated the profit and found that expenses exceeded income.
Liyue’s food dilemma lies right here.
Mondstadt’s spring-like climate throughout the year coupled with endless plains created the myth of Mondstadt’s fine wine and world-renowned warhorses.
You must know that whether it’s wine or horses, they are industries that waste food extremely; Mondstadt’s food production can be seen from this.
Therefore, in Liyue, Mondstadt Wheat that came from afar is even cheaper than Liyue’s own self-produced Wheat.
Although Inazuma is isolated overseas, the locals love eating rice—sushi, sakura mochi, bento—therefore rice cultivation has been popularized in Inazuma, and there is even surplus grain exported to Liyue.
Needless to say about Sumeru, the high temperature and rainy climate characteristics have made rice production always the top in Teyvat.
This is the external trouble of Liyue’s food supply.
“That’s right, so this is a request, a wish; whether to do it or not is up to you.” Kuaixue said sincerely.
The two looked at each other in dismay.