He spoke with a hint of apology in his words, "Sorry, Lord Lynn."
"There have been a few too many things in the Church, causing a delay in coming to your territory."
"After finishing my busy work, I chose to come over at the first opportunity."
"From now on, I will be replacing Bishop Semo to liaise with you for the collection of the tithe."
Lynn nodded and asked.
"So, Captain Samuel, how much tithe do I need to pay this time?"
Upon hearing Lynn's inquiry, Samuel spoke directly.
"Lord Lynn, you promised to pay the tithe by mid-July."
"You can pay half the tithe every month."
"Your Salt Factory produces three thousand pounds a day, with a monthly output of nine thousand pounds of fine salt, one-tenth is nine hundred pounds, then according to half payment, that would be four hundred and fifty pounds."
"Calculating according to the current market price... that would be Fifteen Gold Pounds."
Listening to the amount of Gold Pounds Samuel mentioned.
Lynn's eyebrows unconsciously raised.
If it weren't for Samuel's steady demeanor.
He might even suspect that Samuel was joking with him.
Fifteen Gold Pounds!
For an ordinary Free People, it might be considered a huge sum.
It could be used to buy seven thousand two hundred pounds of barley!
But for someone in his domain with fine salt, gin, and glazed glass, it's a mere drop in the bucket!
Even when trading with other merchants, rounding off amounts sometimes involves several Gold Pounds!
But now.
Semo, the Bishop of Kakasong City Church, personally came to Morgan Town just for a monthly tithe of Thirty Gold Pounds.
Specifically, he came to his territory to negotiate at personal risk.
Also, he must send Captain Samuel here every month.
Fifteen Gold Pounds for half a month, Thirty Gold Pounds for a whole month.
Even to Bishop Semo of Kakasong City Church, that's a considerable income.
Just by coming to his territory, having a conversation, and doing nothing else, he can get extra revenue.
Moreover.
He doesn't believe that Semo will use this extra income for the daily needs of Kakasong City Church.
These Gold Pounds will ultimately belong to Semo!
Thirty Gold Pounds a month equals Three Hundred and Sixty Gold Pounds a year.
Lynn thought to himself.
He also understood why he felt that Fifteen Gold Pounds seemed like a small sum.
It's because his mentality has changed.
From the very beginning.
Catching river fish to make smoked fish, selling it at two pence per pound.
To now.
The transactions involve tens of thousands of pounds of grain or goods.
Or.
In one deal, there are hundreds of warhorses and slaves involved.
The transaction amount reaches thousands of Gold Pounds!
Lynn has never resisted such mentality and behavior.
Because now he has enough confidence to engage in large-scale transactions and exchanges with merchants who come to his territory.
Lynn exhaled a warm breath and spoke to Samuel.
"There's no problem at all, Captain Samuel."
Receiving Lynn's affirmative response, Samuel wasn't surprised at all.
To a Lord with an Open-pit Salt Mine, Fifteen Gold Pounds is truly insignificant.
But the young Lord's next words made his brows rise.
Lynn turned to a Guard and instructed.
"Find Steward Kuisi and have her allocate Thirty Gold Pounds for the tithe payment."
The Guard, standing not far away, immediately bent over and responded, then quickly walked towards the distant castle.
Listening to Lynn's words and watching the departing Guard, Samuel reminded.
"Lord Lynn, it's only necessary to pay Fifteen Gold Pounds for the tithe."
Lynn nodded calmly and gazed at Samuel, "I am well aware that only Fifteen Gold Pounds is needed."
"The excess Fifteen Gold Pounds is because I want to ask the Captain for a favor."
Samuel smiled, "Lord Lynn, you are too polite."
"As long as you ask, and if it's within my ability, Samuel will surely not refuse."
"Because currently, you are a friend of the Bishop."
"The Bishop specifically instructed me that if you have any needs, you can speak freely."
Lynn shook his head, explaining, "Captain Samuel, that's not the same."
"Bishop Semo and I might be considered friends, but I can also be seen as a subject under his and the Church's supervision."
"It's mostly work-related meetings."
"But it's different with you, Captain Sam Samuel, as you mentioned earlier, you will be responsible for collecting the tithe in the future."
"Being a friend of the Bishop doesn't prevent me from being friends with the Captain."
Samuel showed a smile.
Lynn continued, "In my view, even when asking friends for help, it's necessary to show goodwill."
"Because even if a friend agrees to help, he still needs to spend time and effort, maybe even pay the price of goodwill."
He could indeed rely on his acquaintance with Semo Bishop and his status as a Lord to ask Samuel for help.
But without benefits or incentives as a driving force.
Even if Samuel agreed, simple matters might be fine.
For more complex tasks, Samuel would undoubtedly handle them perfunctorily.
Instead of that.
He would rather pave the way with Gold Pounds!
Money makes the world go round.
Such a saying isn't without merit.
Listening to Lynn's explanation, Samuel's heart was full of admiration.