The Adventure of a Boy with the Mind of a Middle-Aged Man

Vol. 4 - Chapter 48 - Maguire territory's town mayor and village chiefs conference

?? Maguire territory, the mansion of feudal lord, Towns and villages executive's conference

May, the head maid of the Maquire family, puts the cup of black tea provided by Sagami Company in front of attendees.

Today's is the day of a joint meeting where the town mayor and village chiefs assembled in one building.

At the proposal of Grey-sama, everyone without fail would gather once a month and decide on whole territory policies.

"Arrest of Count Noval, stripping of court rank and the territory. In addition Grey-kun was the new feudal lord of former Noval territory...... "

The head of the family, Bart Maquire put down the report on the table and muttered in bafflement.

"I don't think there's any reason to be surprised at this point. After all, he's my grandchild who transformed this Maquire territory in such a short time."

Ever since the former head Daimer Maguire has heard that Grey-sama has taken on the position as the new feudal lord of Count Noval territory, whom they had the relationship like dogs and cats for several generations, he's been in a festive mood all time.

"I have been approached by Grey-kun to return the mine in question from Count Noval. Also, the collusion between the Count Noval and the judiciary officer who was in the charge of past lawsuit of 20 billion gold has been confirmed, the property confisticated will be returned from the country"

The hardship of Maguire territory that has been making us so desperate was so easily settled. However none of the attendees of this meeting is genuinely happy.

"I'm sorry if it's rude to head but from the standpoint of village chief and town mayors, it would have been much better if Grey-sama had owned us the loan instead"

The representative of Shirokane village stated on behalf of everyone with a sullen face.

"I also think so. With this, Grey-sama wouldn't have any reason to intervene in this territory"

"Yeah, fundamentally, Grey-sama is not too keen to intervene in the management of other territories. If we don't do anything, it's possible he may end intervening after this"

"That would be awful! We finally have a ranch in our villages proceeding on the right track! It would be so difficult if he leaves now"

Everyone spitted out their complaints one after another. After they have visited other territories once, they have realized just how abnormal our territory development is. And what everyone worries about is the case when their pillar, Grey-sama, isn't here.

"Don't be so spoiled! Didn't Grey have always told us!? You should aim to have the strength to never rely on anyone else!"

Just as the former head has said, Grey-sama didn't just impart knowledge to us and instructed us what to do.

What that person always repeats. That is, the gravity of conveying the knowledge and skills to the next generation. To rephrase, it's about the importance of teaching.

There is a limit to what each person can learn and do. That's why you should definitely convey the knowledge and skill to everyone in the territory and invite them to participate widely. Then the knowledge and skill acquired through intensive research and experiment will be left to the next generation, who will then improve it further.

In this way, although slowly but surely the knowledge and skills of the entire territory will continue to improve. And then, someone is bound to appear among the inhabitants who will open a new door for that knowledge and skill. This is how our management policy is constantly evolving.

The words, which were once unknown to them can be understood now even if you don't like them once you enjoy this development.

"That's right. If we listen to their whining, we would be reprimand by that person"

Shirokane village's representative nodded.

"That's indeed rude of us. It would be inexcusable if we let down Grey-sama"

Rest of the village chiefs and town mayors also nodded in approval.

"Okay-okay, let's focus on the specific agenda for this month's management meeting. The first one is the establishment of heavenly silk's mill"

With Bart-sama taking the lead, the conference begins.

"Father, about the loan... "

"I know. Continue with the repayment to Grey as before and use the money repaid to us in the public facilities. This is the best way to develop this territory"

So that comes after all. The retired head is quite a sly fox. I guess he hasn't survived in this murky aristocratic society for several decades just for show. He should have been looking around for ways to take advantage of this favorable situation.

"Truly. It's still the Grey-kun presence that greatly changes the sense of security"

"No doubt. Let's have the grandson stay with this territory a little longer."

The corner of my eyes unconsciously became hot as I looked at the former head laughing cheerfully. I guess it can't be helped.

Both Bart-sama and former head were deeply remorseful about expelling Grey-sama from this territory until now, and Anna-sama too, never left the bed for the whole time.

The heart of this territory was in pieces. It's only now that it is walking under the Grey-sama as one body. This was an indescribable source of joy for me.

"Everyone, sweets are prepared"

The quiet but carrying voice of Anna-sama echoed in the mansion, and we maids also went down to the first floor.