Development plan
After hearing the girl's words, Baron Bertel was stunned.
He imagined that Count Castel would try to win him over, or that Count Castel would wait for his declaration of allegiance like other noble lords, or that Count Castel might first give him, the "troublemaker" who was stirring up trouble in the North, a warning, or that under pressure from other nobles, he might suggest that he give up his territory and title and become an idle landless noble...
However, he didn't expect that after the meeting, the other party would directly throw a dozen documents to him.
development plan
Baron Bethel's
Baron Bethel picked up the parchment scroll in confusion and began to browse through it in bewilderment, but after just one glance, he could not take his eyes off it.
There was no other reason, it was just that the things in this development plan really caught his eye.
The entire set of parchment scrolls is roughly estimated to have eighty to ninety pages, with a planned construction period of twenty years. Within the twenty years, it is divided into four steps with a five-year deadline.
The document described the significance and necessity of the development and construction of the Barony of Bethel, the current status and basic conditions of the Barony, and the various existing problems in the territory very clearly, even more comprehensively and thoroughly than what he, the lord, knew.
After that, centering on the various issues analyzed above, the plan lists dozens of pages of measures and suggestions in terms of infrastructure construction, strengthening of fortifications, territory security construction, commercial trade development, farmland reclamation and improvement, and sustainable forest management. These measures and suggestions are closely linked to each other, comprehensive, and flawless.
Some of the suggestions and measures were so inspiring that even he, the local lord, felt enlightened. Or they coincided with some of his long-held ideas. Some of the analyses of the current development difficulties of the barony made him, who had long been worried about the current situation of the territory, suddenly realize his mistake.
In particular, he had already had some ideas about the elimination of undead in security construction and the construction of roads in infrastructure construction.
Baron Betel's place is located in the center of the three territories of Roman, Violet and Castel, and is the only way for trade among the three territories. However, after decades, it has not only failed to develop, but has become increasingly desolate. The biggest reason for this is that the Star-Moon War left behind a large number of undead, and the roads were dilapidated, resulting in population loss.
In addition, in order to make it easier for readers to understand, a large number of schematic diagrams and tables were engraved on the parchment using magic, which was novel in form.
After taking a few glances, Baron Betel was completely attracted by this development plan.
He was immersed in it unknowingly. He read and thought about the feasibility, and when he closed the parchment scroll with reluctance, he found that almost half a day had passed.
Baron Betel reacted immediately, looking embarrassed. He quickly closed the parchment and was about to apologize when he heard Charlotte's slightly smiling voice from behind the desk:
"How is it? Your Excellency Baron, what do you think of this development report?"
"Excellent! Very excellent! Since I was granted the territory, I have never seen such a detailed and rich plan with clear goals and clear organization! Very far-sighted and valuable!"
"Especially this kind of annual planning design and groundbreaking charts. Even people who know nothing about it can understand it clearly as long as they can read!"
Baron Bethel praised without hesitation.
After saying this, he couldn't help but comment:
"Of course, perhaps because the person who wrote it did not have a deep understanding of Barony Bethel, some of the suggestions are still flawed and difficult. But overall, even if one-third of the plan proposed above is completed, the entire Barony Bethel will probably be completely renewed!"
As he spoke, he sighed and asked:
"Ka... Lord Earl, who wrote this development plan? There is no doubt that the person who wrote this plan must be a great talent!"
Charlotte smiled:
"This was written by several cabinet ministers, and their names are attached to the back of the parchment."
"The cabinet ministers did this together?"
Baron Bethel looked surprised, and then couldn't help but sigh:
"No wonder the Territory of Castel is able to develop better and better. With such a professional cabinet, it is only natural that it has surpassed those aristocratic territories that are increasingly corrupt."
As he said this, he turned to the end of the parchment scroll, wanting to see which Castel nobles wrote this report. Perhaps he could pay them a visit and ask for advice sometime in the future.
However, when Baron Bethel turned to the end of the parchment scroll and saw the first name at the front, he was stunned:
"Charlotte de Castel?"
He couldn't help but raise his head and look at the girl, while Charlotte smiled and said:
"I only provided the framework and direction, designed the outline and diagram requirements, and most of the details, including the recommendations, were drawn up by the cabinet."
"They are the main force, I just did a small part."
Tiny job
No! The framework and direction are the most important!
Any of these suggestions and opinions can be thought of by experienced nobles based on actual conditions, but the most difficult thing is to string these things together to form a whole.
Or to be more precise, being able to lay out the overall framework, to make an overall design for twenty years, and to set a direction for long-term planning are the most difficult and critical tasks.
Not to mention the charts.
In Baron Bethel's opinion, what caught his eyes the most were these clear charts and graphs. He could almost imagine that this intuitive form of expression could be applied to almost any part of territory governance.
These charts can summarize the problem in a concentrated and concise manner, making it extremely easy to conduct comparative analysis and discover the connection between data and reality.
Just by comparing the charts, he was able to suddenly figure out some of his previous doubts about the development of the territory, and he felt like he had suddenly become enlightened.
Thinking of this, Baron Bethel couldn't help but look at the girl behind the desk, his expression becoming more and more surprised.
A genius who is less than seventeen years old and whose extraordinary aura is so strong that even a veteran Star Knight like him feels oppressed...
A young leader who consolidated the territory and defeated the coalition forces of two principalities within less than a year of taking the throne...
A wise lord who can easily design such a well-organized development plan, considers all aspects of the problem, and attaches importance to the development of the territory...
Lord God, what kind of monster did the Castel family produce
Baron Bethel had mixed feelings.
"Your Excellency Baron, you mentioned that there are some flaws in this plan. Could you please elaborate on them?"
Charlotte said again.
Baron Bethel was stunned for a moment, then he pondered:
"Yes, some details still need to be carefully considered. Although some plans and measures are feasible and good in theory, they will be difficult to implement and are not in line with the actual situation..."
"For example, the undead. It's not that Violet didn't want to clean up the undead in Bethel, but the pollution in the barony was more serious than expected. If it weren't for Chiyang's help, it would be difficult to solve everything. The cost is too high..."
After hearing what Baron Bertel said, Charlotte nodded and said with a smile:
"Then can you make some further suggestions for revisions to this plan?"
"Of course I do."
Baron Betel blurted out almost subconsciously.
Then, he picked up the parchment again and discussed various questions about the plan with the young earl.
For a moment, I forgot that I was actually forced to come to the Lord to meet him and accept "punishment"...