Chapter 647 Beloberg
The train that Purficott took arrived at Belloberg, the second largest city in the north.
For Purficott, she was not really impressed by the city.
Although it wasn't her first time here, she came and went almost every time and didn't have much in-depth understanding of the city.
Although this city was also built under her planning, Purficott's main focus at that time was on Eagle Beak Cliff. After Chernobog was built later, she basically stayed in Chernobog. Well, I really don’t pay much attention to Beloberg.
This is actually inevitable. After all, Belloberg was originally designed as a port city. It was indeed quite prosperous and busy when a large amount of materials first entered the northern border by sea.
This is also the first stop for new immigrants to land. The first impression many current residents of the North have of the North is the busy port of Belloberg.
However, as the ocean froze and sea routes gradually became blocked, Beloberg's once busy port became a useless display, and the city became a lot more depressed.
After the prosperity faded away, Beloberg was filled with desolation.
Purficott has also paid attention to this, and has even sent people to conduct surveys to collect information to find countermeasures to improve the urban situation.
But before she could deal with this matter, the relocation of the empire center injected new vitality into the city, which was a different kind of mistake.
The empire center and royal family staying in Belloberg brought new economic growth points to the city. After all, those nobles were already accustomed to a luxurious life.
Even though both material supplies and income levels have dropped significantly after coming to the north, they are still trying to maintain the so-called aristocratic dignity.
The large amount of consumption created market demand, and naturally the towns surrounding Belloberg began to provide various outputs to the city, making the entire economy work.
Of course, if this is the case, when those nobles are exhausted, Beloberg will usher in a new round of decline.
However, at this point, whether it is Purficott, the empire center, or the nobles themselves, they are very smart and know not to sit back and rest.
Therefore, the nobles invested in many factories and industries in an attempt to restore their hematopoietic ability so that they would not have to live off the property they brought to the north.
At this point, Beloberg is indeed a good investment choice.
After all, cities are emerging. Although there was a period of prosperity and subsequent depression, they did not last long. Overall, there are many opportunities and sufficient labor force in the city.
It's just that the great changes in the environment have brought many problems to Belloberg, and the investment by the nobles has given the city new vitality.
When Purficott's train entered Belloberg, she could see the lively streets, busy train stations and the flow of people, which gave her the illusion of returning to Langton in the past.
"It seems that Belloberg's economy is developing well, and it's a lot more lively than when I came here last time." Standing in front of the car window, looking at the flow of people coming and going, Purficott had a smile on his face. Somewhat applauded.
Although she occasionally came to Belloberg before, it was always for a corresponding purpose. She often came and went in a hurry, leaving little time to pay attention to the city itself. At this time, I calmed down and paid special attention, and then I suddenly discovered that this city had undergone huge changes without even realizing it.
"The existence of the empire center has brought many new demands to the city, which has promoted the development of business. A large part of the people you see now come to the city from surrounding towns to work." A hurriedly said The Belloberg municipal official who came over explained to Purficott.
As an official in Belloberg, he is an out-and-out Northerner, which is a very common thing in Belloberg's municipal bureaucracy.
After all, this is still a city in the north, and the municipal administration is still firmly in the hands of the northern factions.
However, the settlement of the Imperial Center also brought a large number of nobles, officials and people from Langton and the Empire itself, especially the Imperial Center itself, which had a huge impact on the city.
Especially after those nobles entered the city, they instinctively began to look for their own ecological niche, and naturally there would be some conflicts and exchanges with the local northern factions.
Some officials who were still thinking about their relationship with the empire fell in love with them, but most of them still insisted on their position.
Purficott also knew about this, but she didn't care about it.
Whether it is the northern faction or the central faction of the empire, the two are only entangled in political interests, and there is no conflict of principle.
"Migrants to the city to work? How to solve their accommodation problem? Have you made corresponding arrangements for commuting?" Upon hearing this, Purficott immediately instinctively asked two inevitable questions.
The official nodded quickly and replied: "We have considered these things. Some of the people who work in the city are nearby and take trains to commute every day. We have opened additional small trains to provide convenience for them.
We are also laying narrow-gauge railways in other towns that are far away or have no railway connections to increase transportation convenience as much as possible. ”
"It sounds good, but if they don't go back and forth every day, where do they live? Have you made arrangements?" Purficott still gave affirmation to the response made by the Beloberg municipal government according to officials.
The other party nodded quickly and said affirmatively: "Yes, yes, we have built some low-rent apartments. Although the accommodation conditions are a little worse, they have all the necessary living facilities, and they have also taken sufficient relevant guarantees to ensure that There will be no problems with accommodation for migrant workers.”
"Really? Then take me to take a look later. I want to see with my own eyes what the low-rent apartments you talk about are like." Purficott was not polite, nor did he blindly believe the words of the officials in front of him, but was ready to go to the field. Pay a visit.
The official didn't show any signs of panic, and he still looked confident, which made Purficott feel that he shouldn't be lying.
This is a good sign, at least it proves that Belloberg's situation is indeed good.
"Your Majesty, the city hall has arranged a reception banquet for you. Do you want to attend?" The official saw that Perficott was in a good mood, and then asked about the main purpose of his visit.
Although Purficott has never attended such a banquet before, the Beloberg City Hall dare not not make preparations. What if she is in a good mood and is willing to attend?
"A banquet? This is also an opportunity to get to know the city." Purficott nodded slightly, and then said: "Inform the city hall and I will attend."
(End of chapter)