Chapter 40
I was told the advantages of having a medicinal plant trade agreement with the Duke’s house
“Nobles owning a business. It is like its own brand.”
“A brand…”
“When a landed noble owns a business, the people who live on the land will often buy it, because it’s a product from their landlord. Obviously, this would only happen in cases where there is mutual trust. And so a landlord who is loved by the people will have an easier time selling something than the average merchant.”
“Well, the quality of the product will also matter. But people trust that a noble would not sell something of low quality, because that would quickly affect their reputation.”
“In other words, a business that is based on trust between the landlord and the people becomes its own brand?”
“Exactly.”
Brands sold by nobles…would they be like luxury brands?
I suppose that being sold by a trusted noble was part of the brand as well.
Ms. Claire’s family business brought in great profits, so that must mean they had the people’s trust.
“What I am thinking is this. The medicinal herbs that you make, Mr. Takumi, will be sold as a branded product of the Liebert house. By having a duke’s house manage things, people will trust that the product is of good quality. And of course, Mr. Takumi, you will be properly compensated for your work.”
“Hmm.”