Chapter 646 Partner City
Frederick and Maria's next destination was Budwis, the largest city and military fortress in southern Bohemia, where the Osmaga Empire had operated for many years.
Maria said to Frederick: "This place is very suitable for the Fishhook Team."
Frederick agreed very much and said with a smile: "If the Fishhook team comes here to play, I'm afraid they will lose the game because they are late."
In order to defend against the Piast Kingdom's hussars, the Osmaga Empire built countless fish ponds in this area, connected through complex canals, canals, and streams, which not only limited the opponent's maneuverability, but also provided a large amount of meat.
At the same time, the fish ponds moderately lower the local groundwater level, allowing the surrounding marshland to be reclaimed as farmland.
Thanks to this, this area recovered relatively quickly from the war. Almost all the villages smelled of smoked fish, and no land outside the village was abandoned.
But when the Osmaga Empire retreated, the army grabbed a handful before leaving. Misfortunes never come singly. Later, a fire broke out and destroyed the city of Budvis.
The locals were not discouraged and rushed to resume production.
The day Frederick arrived happened to be the day when the local brewery served wine for the first time after it was rebuilt.
The city of Budwis currently belongs to a privileged autonomous city, and the mayor elected by the citizens, Holecek, is also the manager of the brewery.
The arrival of Archduke Wesson made him ecstatic. If his beer could make Archduke Wesson nod, he would be rich in the future.
Frederick welcomed Holecek's invitation and came immediately after hearing the news.
Now that the news of his vacation in Bohemia has spread, many local nobles, mayors, and town chiefs came to Budwisz City to wait for their chance at gold, so they naturally followed him.
The brewery has been prepared. Several beer barrels are placed on the stone piers. A dozen long tables are set up in front. There are only two exquisite glass beer cups, and the others are wooden cups. The girls serving the wine put on The most beautiful dress and a colorful garland on her head.
Holecek introduced his beer to Frederick and Maria: "Our beer uses barrel bottom fermentation, low-temperature storage method, and is fermented for 90 days."
"The water used for brewing beer comes from the best local artesian springs. The barley is the best barley in eastern Moravia. The hops come from the Most Basin two hundred kilometers north. In addition to coal mines, there is also a special of hops.”
"The recipe for beer has a history of hundreds of years, but due to decades of war, barley from the Moravia region and hops from the Most Basin could not be shipped, and production has not been resumed until now."
"Thank you for the blessing of the God of Light. You came to our city of Budwis as soon as the beer was brewed."
Frederick said seriously: "Don't worry, life will get better. Keep working hard, good days are still to come."
The beer barrel was ready. Holecek personally knocked the copper valve into the beer barrel, drank two glasses of beer from a glass, and placed them in front of Frederick and Maria.
The residents of the surrounding Budwis city are a little nervous. If beer can make a name for itself, life will be easier in the future.
Otherwise, you will fall into hell.
Frederick raised the glass and observed carefully. The beer was pale golden in color, with rich and long-lasting foam. It exuded the sweet aroma of malt, accompanied by a slight aroma of hops.
He took a sip and found it very refreshing, with malty sweetness and a slight astringency. It was soft overall. After chilling it, he took a second sip and found that the taste was even better, with a sweet aftertaste in his mouth.
"Very good! It's worth building a railway to transport it back."
Frederick raised his glass with a smile on his face. This beer tasted right to him.
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The surrounding residents cheered suddenly, the girls brought more beer, and the aunts brought grilled fish pieces and fish balls as snacks.
Frederick turned to Afu and said: "You can discuss it with Holecek later, and I will buy my beer from him in the future."
After he finished speaking he took another swig.
Holecek's smile was as bright as a flower. This was the beer that Archduke Wesson liked to drink, so he had the confidence to sell it at a price that was 20 to 30% higher than others.
Other people who came to seek the opportunity to hug his thighs looked at him with envy. There was nothing they could do about it. This beer was indeed delicious. What else was there on their own territory?
Holecek saw that Frederick was very happy and took the opportunity to say: "Sir, our city of Budwis is still very dilapidated. I am afraid that it will be difficult to complete the task of brewing wine for a while."
"We also have another worry. The residents are very insecure." Frederick knew that he was doing something wrong, and he often encountered this when he went to inspect the work in the past.
The city of Budwis is indeed dilapidated, and there are many complicated things to do to restore it, not just money.
After the first one, there will be a second one, and then there will be a third one, and there will be a large group of people waiting next to it.
Frederick had estimated that the investment in the Bohemian region would be a huge amount. However, the funds that the Wesson government could allocate were limited. The original plan was to use them on transportation and other infrastructure construction, and did not consider one city or one place. .
The principality government has no money, but the local governments have money.
At this moment, the mayors and mayors of the Principality of Wesson trembled in unison.
Holecek felt a little nervous when he saw Frederick just drinking silently.
Frederick took another big sip and ate a fish ball, and then asked: "Is the city of Holecek interested in forming a partner city with the city of Weissenburg to strengthen industrial cooperation, agricultural cooperation, educational cooperation, and establish exchanges?" Platform to achieve win-win cooperation ”
Partner cities have a long history. Independent cities will form alliances to help each other and deal with common enemies. The most famous one is the Guild Hall Alliance.
Holecek was stunned by this good news. For Budweis City, cooperation means Weissenburg City helping him.
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But there is no free lunch, he asked cautiously: "So, what should we pay?"
Those envious people next to you were poured cold water on them. Yes, no one is willing to help you at no cost.
Frederick smiled and said: "Don't be so nervous."
"Weisenberg City will provide you with loans with nominal interest to help you rebuild the city, and will build hospitals and schools for you free of charge. They will pay for the salaries of doctors and teachers, and will lead businessmen in the city to invest. You just need to treat them equally." ”
"I can arrange for you to talk to the mayor of Weissenburg about the specific details and the two parties will establish sister cities."
People around me suddenly realized that it was just business and that was nothing.
Holecek immediately said: "I can leave at any time!"
But Frederick said: "Don't be anxious, I still have some ideas."
He turned around and asked people from other places: "What do you think of the cooperation model between Weissenburg City and Budweis City?"
"I can guarantee that this cooperation only involves economy, culture and medical care, and does not involve politics and military."
Everyone, look at me and I look at you, unable to make up your mind for a moment.
Frederick took a sip of beer and said, "Don't be in a hurry, you can think about it slowly."
He counted the time with his fingers and said to Holecek: "I will go to Boeheim City in a few days and I won't stay here long."
"I will immediately notify the Weissenburg City Government by telegram. The mayor may not be able to leave because of the upcoming World Exposition. At least the deputy mayor in charge of economics will come."
Holecek had heard about the size of Weissenburg City. If his place was measured by population and economy, it would be good to have a district mayor. The deputy mayor was already above the standard.
Frederick continued to say to others: "I will ask each town to send a representative, and if you are interested, you can make further contacts."
"As a partner city, everyone is happy after the negotiation is completed. If the negotiation is not completed for a while, it means that the transaction is not based on love. There will be many opportunities in the future."
Many people began to weigh it in their hearts.
In terms of foreign cooperation, Frederick's reputation is still good. Organizations like the Elbe River Treaty are making fortunes along the way, and they don't seem to be bullied at all.
Frederick's proposal to establish partner cities was just an idea, and he believed that the entire Duchy of Wesson should contribute to this matter, and that it would be easier for both parties to absorb it in the future.
(End of chapter)