163 5.52 Logistics To Aizuwakamatsu, Yonezawa and Shibata. (2/2)
”Another 2 more days then all the Karada Soap would have been packed and once we have the 29 scents, it would be sent to the patents and trademark department. Once we had done so, the deliveries of the Karada Soap would then be made to the cosmetics shop along with the kurin and feroa kurina.”
Hiko-sama nodded and took the notes for the guards to make a stand for the pallets in order to be stacked. This kid has a lot of ingenious ideas, he thought to himself.
After we had cleared the 9 pallets of Karada Soap to the real world and had set aside the 3,000 plates of [Refined Iron] to be stored, decided to make the first batch of 1,000 pieces after dinner.
The girls had taken away the pot of dessert and brought it back to their house and the rocket stove had been replaced back in my kitchenette. There were some balances in the pot and the girls would like to have it for their supper and I let them be.
The girls had prepared for us, steamed rice with boiled eggs, stir-fried leeks with bits of minced chicken and a bowl of miso soup. It was quite sumptuous since there had been some meat inside the meals.
The girls seemed to improved on their cooking and since they prepared their lunch and dinner ahead of time, they just preheat them in the steamer basket when it's time to consume their meals.
I asked them how was their meals so far and they replied they do not complain, even if they just had plain rice for their lunch or dinner it would be better than nothing. At least their condition was much better than before.
After dinner, we went to our house entered the bedroom and went into a meditative state while sitting cross-legged. A while later we had reached the Realm of Mind and got to work to make the batch of 1,000 pieces of [Refined iron].
After preparing the first batch we logged off and return to the real world. Over 2 hours had passed and it was still early and we do not feel so tired, unlike last night. We had our shower and went to bed.
+-==The next morning in Shibata+-==
The two ambassadors were about to leave for Kitakata by 8 am when they were approached by the messenger that they had engaged to send a note back to Kitakata. He approached the ambassadors and told them that he had met the boss and explained to them that they should take an alternative route instead.
The messenger advised them to take the mountain region instead of the other route because the normal route had too many turns and detours. The ambassador thanked the messenger, took the advise and began their journey back.
+-==Meanwhile at Kitakata ==-+
We didn't feel so lethargic unlike before and waited for the 4 men to arrive at the warehouse and helped to pack the remaining 3 crates of [Refined Iron]. After they have done so, they fixed the horses to the wagons and drew them out from the warehouse.
Our first outbound delivery has yet to be made!
While having breakfast that had been prepared by the girls, we saw our 2 ambassadors had arrived. They quickly dismounted and saluted to us and sat at the table.
Hiko-sama informed the men that the 3,750 [Refined Iron] would be made today to Aizuwakamatsu and the total amount of gold coins would amount to 18,750 gold coins.
”Pay the property down-payment of 300 gold coins and get their contract from them and the receipt. Deposit 18,000 into the treasurer and bring back the slip and the balance of 450 gold coins. Please take care and God Bless!”
The men nodded since they need to spend nearly one day there to distribute the orders. After ensuring that the goods had been properly secured, the ambassadors and the 4 men on 2 horse-drawn wagons moved out. I checked the time and it was just slightly over 6 am.
I asked the girls to assemble in the warehouse for a short briefing on the next 9 processes. It was the same as yesterday and since the storekeeper was not around they need to help by storing the individual Scented Karada Soap into the crate after packing.
The girls nodded as it was the same procedure as yesterday and went to have their breakfast and continue their work in the house before they resume their work in the warehouse.
Hiko-sama and I then went back to the room and dived into the Realm of Mind and made another 1,000 pieces of [Refined Iron] before heading back to the real world just before morning break.
We repeated the process once again after morning break and made another 1,000 pieces of [Refined Iron] just before lunch. I decided to visualise another 80 moulding plates of 5s for the plates so that we have an exact number of 4,000 pieces. So far we had 3,000 still in the Realm of Mind and a batch of 3,450 still waiting in the warehouse to be stored.
Just slightly before the lunch break, we saw Miroku and Kami arrived on foot guessed they had sent their horses back to the stables. They approached and saluted to us before settling down in the garden to send in their report.
They showed their sketchpad for both reports on Yonezawa and Shibata and told us that if not for the messengers, they would have not reached here by 3 hours or so. There is another route that passes in the mountain regions. We showed them another route for Yonezawa was thankful that their journey would be shortened.
The two guards were still packing the [Refined Iron] in the crates and since the 4 men had not returned, Hiko-sama mentioned that the men would help to pack for the delivery in Yonezawa and complete the transaction for the 3,000 pieces of [Refined Iron].
The ambassadors were told to pay up for the down-payment of the locale and the balance of 280 gold coins despite not being able to find a good locale in the central business district. A balance of 14,500 coins are to be deposited and the slip to be returned to us so we can bank in accordingly.
The balance of 220 gold coins would be made into petty cash for our use to buy other necessary stuff.
I looked at the sketchpad and found that there are two locales in Shibata. Even though the price of the lease is definitely very high, but considering the major trading spots that take place are mainly in the east.
702 gold coins are such a huge investment but considering the fact that we would be churning out quite a number of batches in the next few days, the investment is worth it. We told the ambassadors that they would be delivering the first 4,000 pieces to Shibata once they had delivered to Yonezawa.
Once the first drop had been completed at Shibata, they would use the funds to pay the down-payment and deposit the balance 19,000 to the Treasury and bring back the balance of 298 back.
From the first 3 transactions, they would have a total of 51,500 gold coins deposited and float cash of 968 gold coins altogether. Swell! Hiko-sama stared hard at the figures written in the sketchpad that his eyeballs nearly popped out.
51,500 gold coins! Not 51,500 bronze coins! And our float cash at nearly a 1,000 gold coins would enough to buy the whole sake jars in the brewery for at least a few years. Hahahahahaha...
The ambassadors for Yonezawa and Shibata would have a break for a couple of days since Hide, Toshi and the 4 men had to distribute the items to each individual orders. This whole process would take about one whole day before they make their way back after making a deposit to the Treasury.
Upon returning the men would have their rest and start back on their usual work timings before proceeding to their destination in the next following day to Yonezawa.
Since the four men would be working overtime, Hiko-sama made note of their monthly worksheet so he does not underpay to those under the payroll. He had learnt the payroll part under me while I showed him how to calculate the overtime pay if the men worked continuously unlike the other day when we released them off work earlier during afternoon tea.
To be fair for those who worked with us, so that they could be loyal and trust would be bond.
I wrote the timings for the production of the [Refined Iron] that would take place in the next 3 consecutive days as 3,000 pieces would be made daily to hit the minimum stock level. Sometimes, it depends on our mood since we would be able to make each batch almost after breakfast, morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea and after dinner.
Then for the next 2 consecutive days, we would just make 2,000 pieces per day and then we could make the fruity Essense for the hae shanpu since 80 litres of base soap, water and Essense would be able to make about 320-400 bottles of hae shanpu.
The problem is how to bring it back to the real world! So we decided to recycle the barrels that the coconut and olive oil had been brought in. Once the Kurin and Feroa Kurina sacks had been cleared, it had been washed away and dried for future use.
We stayed for supper to get foods from the yatai to tickle our taste buds while we drank a jar of sake and keep 2 for the following day. In the end, we ended up having more than 10 jars by the end of the month.