"Moreover, you have already calculated that if we undertake it ourselves, just the paving costs for the road to Darama alone would amount to five million, let alone extending to Efanso. Without ten million, it cannot be done. Compared to a trade route that could generate wealth, what's this slight potential loss in commercial tax?"
"I understand the reasoning," Finance Minister Carden couldn't help but sigh, "but watching money that should have been in our own pockets divert to others always feels painful. I've thought of a way to recoup some of the losses..."
"Is it by organizing manpower and resources within the city's merchant team, carrying a portion of goods and following them north?" Raymond asked in return.
