Chapter 363: Great Prosperity in the Northwest
“Brother, there’s a lot of money.” Anna said with her eyes wide open.
But it is not an exclamation, but a declarative sentence.
For her who was born in the royal family, this should be just a small scene.
Gothe rubbed Anna's head and said nothing.
Since the money has been received, the Harland Shipyard can be acquired according to the contract.
Just by selling Bingyu Wutong, Ye Gaode could still use a fake identity to hide his identity. For this kind of personal trading behavior, the Plantagenet Dynasty did not have much supervision and could not supervise it.
But the acquisition of Harland Shipyard is not that simple.
This kind of transfer of fixed assets requires official procedures, and many official documents must be signed, which will inevitably leave traces.
Normally, Hai Sentinel would not check his assets for no reason.
The problem is that Gaode is not prepared to develop in a low-key manner in the Sea Sentinel. Instead, he wants to fully demonstrate his "talent" so that he can be promoted quickly and gain a higher status and more resources.
In this case, especially when military ranks are promoted rapidly, "back tone" is almost inevitable.
Some moderately large assets, such as a small shop he planned to buy in Dorne City, which only cost a few hundred gorse coins, would not be investigated in detail even if they were found.
But a shipyard is worth nearly ten thousand gorse coins, which is significantly different from Gaode's theoretical normal income.
Once found, if he cannot explain clearly the whole situation and provide evidence of legal income of funds, he may be arrested as a spy the next day.
Gaode’s original idea was to find a reliable agent or agency to acquire the Harland Shipyard on his behalf.
————This is actually a special business in the Plantagenet Dynasty.
It is a consensus that 99% of the wealth in the world is in the hands of nobles and mages.
However, under the classical doctrine that the Plantagenet Dynasty believed in, in order to prevent the abuse of power and the transfer of interests, the dynasty had additional restrictions on officials involved in business.
Although it is not as one-size-fits-all as Gothe's previous life, after all, under the existing aristocratic system, this is not realistic.
However, officials in certain important departments are strictly prohibited from engaging in business.
For example, officials in the financial department are not only prohibited from engaging in business, but are also required to conduct asset back-checks from time to time and strictly investigate gray income from unknown sources.
As the saying goes, there are policies from above and countermeasures from below.
In this case, agents and agencies emerge as the times require.
These agencies set up shell chambers of commerce outside the borders of the Plantagenet Kingdom to serve officials.
·Officials can choose to directly inject funds into these agencies, purchase properties in the names of these shell chambers of commerce, and register the properties in the names of agencies, thereby avoiding direct connection with themselves.
Or you can carefully select an agent you trust and have nothing to do with yourself, give the agent enough funds, and let the agent purchase the property directly in his or her own name.
The entire transaction process is handled by an agent, which can also conceal one’s connection with the industry.
Many officials who are prohibited from engaging in business have privately controlled a large amount of assets and businesses through multiple agencies and agents.
However, although it is feasible, the risk is still very high: if you do this kind of transaction through an agent or agency, to a certain extent, it is equivalent to handing the handle into their hands.
Gaode also has certain concerns about this.
But now, he has a better choice.
“Elsa, can you ask Dr. Danika to come up?” Gothe first closed all eight boxes filled with gold coins with the hands of a mage, and then said to Elsa.
Aisha's eyes lit up, "Okay, I'm going to call Sister Danika right now."
"Sir, sir." Dr. Danika greeted him as usual, but this time her eyes were fixed on Gothe's face. It was obvious that Aisha had explained Gothe's purpose to her in advance.
"Doctor Danica, how long can the orphanage be able to sustain itself under its current conditions?" Gothe said straight to the point.
“If you’re lucky, three or four months, if you’re not lucky,” Dr. Danika fell silent mid-sentence.
"How many people are there in the orphanage now?"
"There are 132 children, and including me, there are 13 monks from the sect who are responsible for the children's daily life, education and other needs. To be honest, there is a serious shortage of manpower. Fortunately, the children are very sensible and do not need us to worry too much. They will even take the initiative to help share our work."
"Of course," Dr. Danika nodded, "They are basically orphans taken in by Haiyinrong Orphanage. When they grew up, they joined the Chao Whisperer sect and became monks of the sect. They are responsible for the daily work of Haiyinrong Orphanage. They have deep feelings for the sect and Haiyinrong Orphanage."
So even if the sect fell apart and basically existed in name only, they did not divide the sect's assets and go their separate ways like other monks. Instead, they chose to stay in the sect and support the Haiyinrong Orphanage with me. "
"They are all headed by you?" Gao De further confirmed.
"Yes," Doctor Danika sighed, "They are all just junior monks of the sect, and they are all just mage apprentices, and I was once a deacon of the sect."
"Then they should all be literate and have a certain amount of knowledge, right?"
"Monks of the sect need to read and copy doctrines and sect classics. They also need to perform duties such as recording church affairs and preaching doctrines. Literacy is the most basic requirement. In addition, Haiyin Rong Orphanage has always provided basic education to children, so they have to teach every day."
Dr. Danika is very familiar with the teachings, "It mainly focuses on basic reading, writing and religious courses, and also teaches some basic life skills and art courses."
"Needless to say, reading and writing courses, religious courses are also compulsory courses for children, mainly teaching the doctrines, prayers and other contents of the sect."
"Then, depending on the gender of the children, they will also teach sewing, embroidery, weaving and other sewing courses, or handicraft courses such as woodworking and simple metal processing."
"Art courses mainly provide some basic music education and teach children to sing, but generally they teach sectarian hymns or classic recital music."
Gaode's eyes brightened again and again.
It is said to be an orphanage, but in fact it is equivalent to a small Hope Primary School.
"If you believe me, I can help you." He looked at Dr. Danika and said seriously.
"Now that it's reached this point, the situation can't be worse than it is now, can it?" Danika said very calmly.
"That's easy," Gothe paused and said, "You and Aisha Anna leave here together and go to the North."
"Once there, I can't guarantee anything else. Basic food and clothing are still available."
His idea was simple. Pack up the entire orphanage and send it to the North.
The 13 sect monks, including Dr. Danica, are the teacher resources that Phoenix is currently in urgent need of.
Strictly speaking, there are not many of these monks.
But for Phoenix, it is enough.
Because what Phoenix currently lacks the most is teachers who are proficient in lingua franca.
Although they don't understand Aisi, it doesn't matter much, so they just treat it as "foreign teachers".
"Northern Territory" Dr. Danica opened her mouth, but hesitation still flashed across her face.
This is not because we don’t believe in Gao De, but the name of the North itself represents "hunger and cold".
Just like when someone tells you to go to the North Pole and you will have enough food and clothing when you get there, even if your most trusted parents tell you this, your first reaction will be to be skeptical.
"Mother Danika, what will Master Gothe gain if he lies to you?" Bystanders clearly knew that Aisha made a pointer at this moment.
The fact is also true. If Gao De lied to her, it can be said that he gained something.
But it makes no sense at all to deceive more than a hundred children and a dozen junior monks from an orphanage to the north.
At least in her opinion.
"Sir, can I ask what we need to do when we get to the north?"
There is no free lunch in the world.
It is said that once they reach the northern border, they will be able to provide them with their daily necessities, but there must be things they need to do. It is impossible to support them for free, right?
At this age and having experienced so many things, she still has this basic understanding.
"What do you need to do to invigorate the northwest?" Gothe said with a smile, and then he looked serious, "Just kidding, there is an urgent need for teachers over there. When we get to the north, the monks from Rongguyuan need to be teachers to teach the children there."
"That's it?"
"That's it."
Doctor Danika took a deep look at Gothe, leaned over slightly, and saluted: "Sir, I believe you."
Gothe clapped his hands and said, "However, it is not easy to send the children to the north. "The procedure must be formalized. In my capacity, I will not do illegal immigration."
"What do you mean?" Dr. Danika naturally understood what Gothe said.
As a Sea Sentinel mage, he has a bright future, so how could he do something that would destroy his future?
"I have studied the decrees of the dynasty. According to the Apprenticeship Law of the Plantagenet Dynasty and the newly promulgated "Poor Law Amendment", indentured labor of children is already a legal and reasonable thing, especially orphans without relatives, who can voluntarily sign a contract and go overseas to make a living." Gao De said seriously.
"Furthermore, the Plantagenets were relatively tolerant of the autonomy of religious groups, and they could escape a lot of scrutiny in the name of religion."
h "Although the Trendspeaker sect has ceased to exist in name only, at least it still exists in name, and all it needs now is the name."
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"This is in line with Article 12 of the Poor Law Amendment Act, which allows parishes to send poor children overseas as apprentices."
He expressed his thoughts in one breath.
At the same time, this can also completely cut off one's connection with Harland Shipyard, and will not affect one's subsequent development and promotion in the Sea Sentinel.
"Okay." Dr. Danica agreed directly without any hesitation.
Long nights and many dreams.
The money has been prepared and the "agent" has been found.
Gothe didn't delay any longer, counted the money needed, hailed a carriage, and took Dr. Danica to the Harland Shipyard.
Harland is a very busy businessman. He has arranged everything he can in advance, including the drafting and filing of the contract, the arrangement of the contract signing location, and the appointment of the notary. He is just waiting for Gaode to officially start the transaction.
The contract was signed in Harland's spacious and bright office. The oak table was polished and the contract was brand new, exuding the scent of ink.
Haland did not do anything in the draft contract due to his status as the sentinel mage Gao Dehai and the previously promised investment.
The terms are accurate and complete, in line with the interests of both parties, and also in compliance with laws, regulations and industry norms.
Haland did not raise any objection when facing the change of Party A from Gaode to Dr. Danika - the most important thing is that the money is in place, and it does not matter who Party A is.
The notary invited by Harland witnessed the signing of two contracts between Dr. Danica and Harland, and said in a solemn voice: "Today, Ms. Danica and Mr. Harland formally signed a contract regarding the acquisition of Harland Shipyard. As a notary, from this moment on, the contract takes effect immediately."
The contract took effect, and the owner of Harland Shipyard changed to Danika from this moment on.
Subsequently, in accordance with the contract, Harland took Goude and Danika to first inventory the assets in the shipyard.
After ensuring that all assets were intact, Harland handed over important documents such as the shipyard's property rights documents, land deeds, contract documents, and technical information, as well as fixed assets such as machinery and raw materials.
Gothe took out the metal box he had prepared a long time ago and opened it, revealing that it was filled with gorse coins.
The purchase price of 9200 Plantagenet coins, deducting the 50 gold deposit, transferring 10% of the shares to Harland according to the valuation, and deducting 920 gold, paid a total of 8230 Plantagenet coins, and obtained 90% of the shares of Harland Shipyard.
Even with the [Heavy Burden Technique], it still took Gothe a lot of effort to carry this box of gorse coins.
But seeing the shipyard getting it, he still let out a long breath.
It can be considered as owning your first property.
"Mr. Harland, please invite the shipyard workers back as soon as possible, and then contact the original suppliers, purchase raw materials, and resume work as soon as possible," Gothe said: "I will invest another two thousand gorse coins into the shipyard account as the shipyard's initial operating capital."
In addition to the crew necessary for navigation, a Harland ketch can carry a total of 15-30 additional passengers.
This carrying capacity is obviously far from enough to meet the needs of Amap.
Hence, shipbuilding must continue, and Gaode’s initial goal is to form a small fleet.
"No problem." Haaland quickly settled into his new role.
Strike while the iron is hot and complete the ownership change of Harland Shipyard. Gothe and Dr. Danika worked together to draft a management charter for the "Trendy Whisperer Children's Aid Association", fabricating the association's operating rules, charitable purpose, organizational structure, financial terms, etc. out of thin air.
Subsequently, in the name of Danica and the Trendspeaker sect, the management charter, project planning documents, explanatory documents, etc. were submitted to the Lagos City officials to apply for registration of the "Tide Whisperers Children's Aid Association."
However, the review is not that fast.
Even though Haaland was asked to come forward and clear the relationship, and money was used to pave the way, it still took three full days for the association to pass the review and register successfully.
Of course, Gaode has not been idle in these three days.
On one side, he issued notices in the name of the shipyard, recruiting crew members to go to sea, and hiring craftsmen at high prices to follow the ships out to sea to "aid construction."
One side is to purchase the materials needed for Phoenix's current construction in the city.
The term of "reconstruction assistance" starts from three years, and since he has to go overseas, it will definitely be difficult to recruit this craftsman, so Gaode directly offered a high salary of 400 gorse coins per year.
"The nobles and officials in Lagos City are like this, arrogant, lazy and greedy. This is because the rescue association you want to register can solve their troublesome orphan rescue problem. The review will basically not be difficult for you, otherwise"
After the registration approval of the association, Harland, who had done a lot in the process, complained to Gothe in a mocking tone.
“Thank you for your hard work.” Gao De thanked him sincerely.
In addition to helping Gaode go through the association's approval procedures these days, Haaland is also busy applying for sea-going licenses necessary for ships to go to sea.
Not surprisingly, there are also things to take care of.
· Based on the habits of local officials, if you don't get some benefits, the department responsible for review and inspection will not let you go to sea, but at least it will delay the entire approval process for an extremely long time.
Halland has long been accustomed to this, and has also been resentful for a long time.