The Ocean Lord Is Unusually Powerful

“The reason is simple. Back on Earth, if you want to produce and sell alcohol, you need to obtain a series of licenses to qualify for sales. It’s similar here.

But the problem is that obtaining a sales license here is not a simple matter.

The Maple Principality is located by the sea, with a climate and soil perfectly suited for grape cultivation, resulting in a large production of wine.

And, as you know, products like alcohol yield profits that can make any merchant jealous. Therefore, some of the influential figures in the Maple Principality have joined forces to issue alcohol sales permits to only a very small number of people aligned with them.

As for other alcohol merchants, they simply can’t obtain permits, so they have no way to sell alcohol. They are even forbidden from importing foreign alcohol into the local market…”

Ji Chen furrowed his brow. This sounded like trade barriers and market access restrictions.

By using official rights to prevent other alcohol from entering the market, they achieved a monopoly effect.

Previously, the specialty products brought by the Crown of the Ocean were things that the Maple Principality lacked, so there was no conflict of interest. But when it came to alcohol, it was a different story.

This was indeed a matter worth considering.

Ji Chen thought for a moment and felt that he needed to consult with a merchant like Gilder to understand the situation better.

“Alright, I’ll take care of this matter.”

Luo Yang nodded without asking any more questions. He was fully aware of what was appropriate to discuss and what wasn’t.

Ji Chen kept this matter in mind and continued to focus on what was happening outside..