The Metaverse World
Wiro's Request
Today is the first day of school for Rama. After hanging up the phone, Heru Cokro hurriedly took a bath and then brought Rama down for breakfast. They finally arrived at the school before 9 a.m.
As soon as she returned from school, a metaland capsule ordered by Dia Ayu Heryamin arrived and was installed in her bedroom.
Heru Cokro logged the game again at 8 p.m. He practiced swordsmanship and the Eight Fists of Wiro Sableng for two hours, as usual. When she passed by the grocery store last night during a culture spree, she suddenly realized that she had never gotten into it since the store was built.
The grocery store is one of the few basic stores that has not been visited much. The shopkeeper was a basic Sapon merchant. The middle-aged shopkeeper was surprised to see Heru Cokro, and said indistinctly, “His Majesty's arrival, made the little shop shine. Please come in."
The store sells daily necessities such as oil, salt, sauce, vinegar, tea, etc. Nothing can be produced in the region except salt. It was just a magic item rack behind the seller that made the grocery store conjure those items out of nothing.
Such shelves, similar to market functions, can support business and long-distance transfers. Shelves will be increased when the trade amount reaches a certain scale, and sellers as well as general stores can also be increased.
Facing Heru Cokro's visit, Sapon inevitably shares the secrets of the grocery store with her.
"Paduka, the grocery store actually has a hidden function." Sapon said mysteriously.
"Oh? What does it do?”
“In the general store, you can only buy, but can not sell. The only exception is local products. If one's goods are adopted as local products, then it can be sold through the grocery store, with a transaction tax of only 10%.”
“Local products?” Heru Cokro frowned, not knowing whether the wine was a local product of Java Dwipa or not.
"right."
“Yeah, I know. I'll keep my ears to this.” Heru Cokro nodded.
Heru Cokro walked into the mid-market after leaving the grocery store. He would buy some vegetable seeds in preparation for the construction of a vegetable garden. There are many types of vegetables that can be grown in the rainy season. He not only bought one type of vegetable, but instead bought dozens of types of vegetables, such as garlic, cabbage, cucumber, eggplant, spinach, carrot lettuce, pepper, pumpkin, kidney beans, tomatoes, peas, spinach, white mustard, radish, green chili, kangkong, and others.
Then he bought some seeds of common medicines for the preparation of the construction of the herb garden. Since many medicines had to be transplanted from the wilderness, the construction of a herb garden was more difficult than the construction of a vegetable garden.
He found that such items could not be adequately supplied in the region when visiting grocery stores. Taking this opportunity, he spent 30 gold coins to purchase the Vinegar Making Technical Guide and the Sauce Making Technical Guide.
After returning from the market, Heru Cokro gathered Surya Prakasa, Puspita Wardani, and Buminegoro in his office to explain his vegetable garden plans to them.
“Vegetables must be grown in a centralised location, so the Agriculture Division must reclaim 200 hectares of farmland to grow all kinds of vegetables. The Material Reserve Bureau had to prepare a vegetable stall. While the Construction Division must work with the Material Reserve Bureau to build vinegar manufacturing workshops, sauces manufacturing workshops and tofu and tempeh manufacturing workshops to enrich residents' spices and food additives.”
The three Directors agreed without any objections.
It was an instant inspiration triggered by the question of Puspita Wardani. Heru Cokro said with passion, “No need. We cannot build new stores for new types of goods because goods are always abundant. That sounds absurd. In my opinion, we are only building large-scale farmers markets. Then we can sell agricultural products such as vegetables, fruits, fish, eggs, spices, food additives, etc. Basically all goods are in agriculture market.”
Puspita Wardani became excited and said, “Paduka, this is indeed a good idea. In this way, not only is it convenient for its residents, but we can also buy all the items in one place. So that the Material Backup Bureau can manage it more easily and minimize the labor sent.”
Heru Cokro shook his head. "Not only that. The Taxation Division will also be comfortable in collecting taxes intensively. More importantly, the agricultural market will provide a sales platform for households and individuals, so as to stimulate the region's economy further. People who raise chickens and ducks can sell the rest at the farm market for more money. As they benefit from this, they will expand the scale of their farms without us ordering. Then, we will loosen restrictions on agricultural products such as vegetables, fruits, tofu and tempeh, etc. So that every household can develop well.”
The three people nodded and were convinced by the vision of their ruler.
“The reason why we demand intensive planting is not to fight for interests with citizens. But for integrated planning, because when there are vegetable fields everywhere without being able to control it. That's not good for the territory plan. So only when some residents settle on the outskirts of the village, we can loosen the ban on vegetables and fruit.” Added Heru Cokro.
Surya Prakasa nodded, the doubt in his mind had disappeared.
“Submit only agricultural market development tasks to Construction Division. Even though I know that the fort and moat project is entering a critical period, we still have to move the craftsmen to build the agricultural market, including the three workshops mentioned earlier.” Heru Cokro finally said to Buminegoro.
“Paduka, just relax. I guarantee that I will fulfill my mission.” said Buminegoro loudly.
"Alright, please!" Heru Cokro ended the conversation.
At 2 p.m., Heru Cokro was reading a report made by the Administration Bureau, while the gatekeeper came and reported. "Open, the manager asked for an audience!"
"Send him in."
Heru Cokro was very polite to this fist master. She poured tea for him personally, saying with a smile, "This is a new tea for this year, please taste."
Wiro took the cup and drank it a mouthful. “Good tea!” Putting down the cup lightly, Wiro said shyly, "Paduka, I honestly came here for the one thing I need your help with."
“Sama-sama, Mr. Wiro, anything that does not go against my principles. Just say! You have also taught me boxing skills." How could Heru Cokro miss the chance to get closer?
“Fifth of my internships have all completed their internships and I want to find a job for them in the army. I hope Your Majesty can help.”
Heru Cokro was silent for a while, moved by Wiro's character. It was easy for him to set up his apprentice place in the army. Moreover, it did not contradict his principles. But he did not do that and instead lay down to beg Heru Cokro. Such a clear attitude towards work and life really made Heru Cokro convinced.
“The interns at the padepokan have all learned the art of martial arts from Mr. Wiro. Of course it would be great if they could join the army. I assure you, they can become sergeants once they enter the army. If they work well, they can be promoted to sergeant or captain.” Said Heru Cokro while nodding.
"Thank you very much, Your Majesty." It really showed the certainty of Heru Cokro. How does he feel unhappy?