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Chapter 412: I Want It All!
Chapter 412: I Want It All!
There's a saying that goes, the song of humanity is the song of courage.
Sage now wants to proclaim, the prosperity of humanity is his prosperity!
After all, he is the Overlord.
"First, let's establish a Golden Bank. Let them deposit their money, and once we accumulate enough funds, we'll start on grand infrastructure projects. Build railways, construct vehicles, and transform the commercial streets of Storm City into skyscrapers! Renovate the floors and upgrade the industries!" Sage exclaimed excitedly.
"Sage, we don't have enough manpower."
Lily spoke up, "If we do it this way, Leticia might not even grow taller."
"Who said you should come along? An individual's creative ability is limited, only an infinite number of people have infinite creative power. So I never believed in that so-called Big Mom."
Sage burst into laughter, "Let Leticia simplify some technology and sell it to those who want to do business. Let them handle it themselves. After all, I am that invisible hand, hahaha!"
The idea of businessmen controlling him through capital was non-existent!
The Old Liu Clan back home could do it, but he could do it even more ruthlessly!
"But how do we open a bank? People have worked hard to save up, do we expect them to invest all their savings into it?"
Lily furrowed her brows, "Moreover, isn't that kind of institution unsuitable for the people under our rule?"
To be honest, she felt that their current lifestyle, while not entirely satisfying, was at least a utopia.
In just over a year, in the conquered lands, except for those who had perished, the people under their rule were all well-fed and clothed, with savings to buy extra things, living with great hope.
But now, Sage's words were like a blow that would dash those hopes.
Whether it was a bank or a money house, in her impression, it was a gold exchange.
Responsible for evaluating valuable items and some storage services, but unrelated to commoners. It was mainly used by nobles for withdrawals, and as Sage said, it had only one primary business.
Lending.
And the interest on the loans was extremely high. That was what Du Feld specialized in.
Her education taught her that banks were not something commoners should get involved with.
If Sage was serious, he didn't need to joke around; he could just raise tax rates or even collect it directly since everything belonged to him. Why bother with opening a bank. But due to her trust and understanding of Sage, she didn't strongly oppose it, only inquiring.
"Lily, there's a big difference between my bank and the banks they open."
Sage smiled triumphantly, "I'm the one giving out the money!"
He extended three fingers, "3% annual interest rate. Deposit one million belli, and if they keep it for a year, I'll give them one million and three hundred thousand!"
"I'm not asking them to put all their money here, just the excess. The other day, I went around and saw everyone scrimping and saving, only knowing how to stash money at home. But that money isn't circulating, so what's the point of having it?"
Sage continued, "If we do something big, the expenses will be huge. We must combine our efforts and utilize our resources. I'll lead them to wealth, isn't that good?"
"Sage, you're already very rich, aren't you?"
Lily asked, puzzled, "Then isn't your money just sitting there like theirs?"
There was no disrespect intended, she was genuinely curious.
Sage, her, and the old group from the East Sea, having risen from rags to riches together, had withstood the test of time.
"My money has its uses!" Sage declared firmly.
Lily: "..."
"No, my money is useful. Although I'm a wealthy landlord, this money isn't for me to keep. It's to show them."
"The money and gold I possess are a form of security for those who save with me," Sage said, spreading his hands wide. "Everyone knows I'm rich, right? I've never been low-key about it. From the people here to the common folk, everyone knows I have wealth. I have hundreds of billions of belli and a vast amount of gold, not to mention the valuable collection I've intentionally amassed."
This was indeed true; not only in their territory but even outsiders believed that Sage was wealthy, currently one of the most successful pirates around.
Whether they were dreamers or pirates motivated by money, they all shared this belief.
For the dreamers, it was because Sage was one of the few closest to the Pirate King, being the Pirate Emperor.
For the latter, Sage's achievements were their lifelong aspirations.
"Let me tell you, the purpose of life is to have peace of mind, and my wealth is the guarantee for the Golden Bank's security."
"The people under me have confidence. They can save money and withdraw it whenever they want, and this is backed by my reputation, my belli, and my gold. Because I have so much money, they can withdraw freely, which gives them the confidence to save."
Sage tapped the table. "If millions of people deposit a month's salary, it would exceed my wealth. With this money, I can invest in grand infrastructure, lend money with interest, and develop my territory. It will flourish, they will earn, and I will gain even more."
"What is this? This is a win-win-win situation! I'm winning like crazy, Lily! Wahahaha!"
With his capital as a guarantee, the people below him would never experience a bank run. This Golden Bank became the most reputable bank, at least until his death, with his wealth as its foundation.
The more they saved, the more they built, and the more prosperous it became, stimulating the domestic economy and increasing their earnings.
"In time, I'll have my hands in finance, transportation, entertainment, media, and warehousing. Eventually, they will all be mine!"
Sage reached out and clutched at Lily's chest, laughing menacingly. "Let's wipe them all out!"
He had always wanted to eliminate these underground world pests, especially Du Feld. But killing their physical bodies was of little use.
In this industry, there would always be new players, and killing without taking over their operations was pointless.
However, a violent takeover was even less effective, as it didn't address the industry's core.
Only Sage, by targeting their heart and relying on his formidable strength, could truly engage in a takeover!
Even among pirates, there were different methods of plunder.
Lily's eyes sparkled as Sage's vision moved her. She began to envision the future.
"But the population might not be enough, right?" Lily asked. "Although we haven't fully developed our territory yet, we have many islands. If we disperse them, there won't be many left, even if the World Government agrees to our deal. It's still not sufficient if we continue like this."
"That's a problem for later. We'll deal with it when the time comes. The plan remains unchanged; we just need to keep moving in this direction. Lily, you need to pay attention to this matter."
Sage smiled slightly. "Moreover, aren't we about to go to Zouwu soon? I'll go there personally!"
The Fur Tribe was powerful; even a single untrained member could rival an experienced old pirate.
Whether considering strength, population, or race, Sage wanted that place!
"I want it all!" Sage roared.
(End of Chapter)
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