Chapter 127 - The Gr.a.p.e Ale Project(2)

"That's actually a brilliant idea. But we need to consider that they won't be simply able to produce perfectly shaped Ale bottles if they never had experience."

Said Seer pointing out the flaw on this shortly thought out plan.

"With Practice comes progress. They will learn it eventually. Plus i figure Clay isn't expensive."

"It Depends where we buy it. But actually our mines can provide almost half of the clay we need. A lot of it is just stock piled due to it not being such a requested product.

We just need to buy 1,500kg of clay since 3 bottles can be made from one kg."

Said Seer explaining the simplicity of obtaining clay with such great detail.

Well the man does have a personal library at home and he knows a lot about market prices. What are the odds of him even reading a book about clay?

"How much will that cost if we buy it from Lav Kingdom?"

"Clay commonly runs 2 Gold Coins per kg here but even if it is sold for more there, it isn't a big issue. We can send the rest of the payment through the next shipment. So the clay would 3,000 Gold Coins or 5,000 at max.

Making this first purchase a total of 7,000 to 9,000 Gold Coins."

The numbers were already making Zar weary but still he tried his best to pay attention and keep up with Seer

"Paying for this amount is way better, don't you think? 20,000 is a lot for bottles."

Said Zar jokingly.

"I wish I thought of it myself. You have better ideas even though you aren't certain of the prices! Inspirational open mindness."

"Thank you."

As the King said this sentence, Seer was humbled. Zar is a King but is talking to Seer like a brother. Which feels so fulfilling.

"Now we need to fill a Recruitment paper."

Zar said swiftly and added

"Lav Kingdom will fulfill our purchase requirements easily, and they might even buy when the Ale is ready, but most importantly we will have ale to sell all year around. So this is a good form of advertis.e.m.e.nt for a startup business.

But we need to start this project as soon as possible if the Gr.a.p.es are to produce fruits this year."

"Certainly. I'm ready to write, just speak out your requirements."

"The minimum Age requirement shall be 16 years old and the workers should be able bodied to carry gr.a.p.e crates, so people under 45 years old, can't apply."

"That sounds reasonable. People above 45 can't make a profit before retirement from this job at such age But how many Farmers do we need?"

"We can't risk blowing the entire profit from this project, so we need only 20 for now."

"We will eventually be under staffed due to this, but if we expand the farm, that issue can be solved easy later, it's easy to get these sort or farmers."

"Exactly what i thought!"

Said Zar enthusiastically as he banged his fist on the arm support of his throne.

"Splendid. But what about the Salary?"

"The Salary will be 100 Gold Coins a month. It isn't a back breaking job. But they will get a 30 Gold Coin bonus every 4 months.

Experience doesn't play a part in the salary and the experienceless can apply with no issue as long as they don't have a criminal record. We can't risk Ale getting stolen."

"It will be easier to get experienceless employees like this, but i'm not sure about the experienced ones. This can affect the productivity rate and can cause constant minor setbacks if not big ones."

Said Seer pointing out another hole to the King's plan.

"There are many people in the streets. The hired farmers shall be given priority once new houses are built. That would attract anyone. I would be surprised if at least 50 don't try to apply! A few Experienced farmers will be applying if not half of them being of the applyers."

"The working hours are the same as for everyone else, I assume!"

"Yes. 8 working hours a day with 2 days off each week. Employees need time to refresh themselves. We are under staffed but we can't risk productivity problems."

Said Zar, proving that he has at least spend a few moments of his sleeping schedule to think this over.

"People rarely have these work circ.u.mstances. This will attract many no doubt.

If that's all, I will be on my way. My job around here is never finished."

Said Seer Kindly, indirectly asking to be excused from the King's presence.

"You may go. Bring me good results old friend!"