Chapter 478 Gerd Rodney 2
When Gerd was in Jingyao, he heard Irene describe what measures should be taken to develop industry and commerce.
But there is a lot of content in it that is not suitable for the king's collar.
“In fact,” Gerd said, “His Majesty the King does not plan to start a big fight right away, but to introduce several targeted technologies and build one or two factories first. It depends on the effect.”
“This is a prudent decision, after all, the situation in each region is different.”
Hansel nodded in agreement, "As expected of your foresighted Majesty the King."
"Then, Sir Abbott." Gerd asked: "What technologies can we use and what kind of factories can we build?" How about getting profits as soon as possible?”
“Of course it’s porcelain!” Hansel blurted out without thinking.
"Porcelain is simply a money grab. Even after being exploited by layers of tariffs, it is Alda's most profitable product."
Gelder nodded, "Oh, This is indeed the case.”
He had seen in Jingyao how nobles were flocking to porcelain. Nowadays, anyone who doesn't have one or two pieces of porcelain at home would be embarrassed to say that he is a noble.
Hansel pondered and said: "It's just that the technology for firing porcelain is not easy to obtain."
"Why?" Gerd was slightly confused at first, and then reacted immediately, "That's right, no one is willing to share such a profitable technology with others. So, even with the so-called patent bill, Count Grayman still conservatives the technology of firing porcelain?"
"Yes. "Yes." Hansel nodded and replied, "Even if there is a patent bill, not all technologies are open to the outside world, such as porcelain and muskets and artillery."
Gelder asked: "Guns and artillery?" Are the fire crossbows and thunder hammers of the outside world really that powerful? ”
Hansel confirmed: "They are one of the important reasons why Earl Grayman's force was able to impress the major lords of the Northwest Gulf, including Duke Ferdinand."
Eurico Rowe on the side Denis's eyebrows jumped up, "As a subject of His Majesty the King, Graiman should donate these advanced technologies to the kingdom for free, whether it is porcelain or muskets and artillery."
Hearing what his brother said, Geer De frowned, but still asked: "If we make such a request, can Earl Grayman agree?"
"Uh..."
Hansel didn't answer.
The lords of the kingdom's border territories have always had the obligation to send troops to fight with the kingdom. This is a rule set by Aldo at the beginning of the founding of the country. It is a reward for the lords to go to desolate places to seal and expand territory.
< br>This rule has never changed. Although the northwest bay is no longer a desolate place after several years of development, it is still a border area of the kingdom.
"This is unreasonable! This is a sign of disloyalty."
Eureko Rodney shouted, taking Hansel's hesitation as Graiman's attitude, who let He was also the director of the Department of Agriculture appointed by Gleiman.
"Shut up, Yuriko."
Gerd scolded his brother. Loyalty does not mean unilateral dedication. If Graiman proves his loyalty in this way, can the royal family give him a reward worthy of this loyalty? The current royal family can't even accommodate the southern nobles who lost their territories because of their loyalty.
Seeing Gerd's performance, Hansel had mixed feelings in his heart. Is the royal family really that weak? He groaned inwardly.
Taking the initiative to throw out porcelain and firearms just now, and then choosing not to answer was also a test by Hansel. He himself is a member of the technical review committee, and of course he knows which technologies can be used by others. Cannot give it to others.
All along, in his mind, the Kingdom of Aldo was powerful and glorious, and the king’s rule over his vassals was powerful. Even if there was temporary rebellion from Giles and Veblen DC, It's just a minor problem like itchy skin. The kingdom is only temporarily encountering difficulties. Once it calms down, it can be as simple as scratching an itch to put an end to these rebellions.
But what he saw and heard in the past two years made Hansel suspicious.
Giles and Veblen were still alive and kicking, and they even kicked out the lords loyal to the king in the occupied lands. The kingdom only signed a somewhat decent agreement with them and ended the truce.
The king could not even comfort his landless ministers who were loyal to him, and had to go all the way to the northwest bay, which was previously considered unpopular by the Jingyao nobles, to find a solution.
Facing the newly rising Paul Grayman in the Northwest Gulf, Count Gerd Rodney, one of the heirs to the throne, did not come directly to order him to hand over what he wanted. Plan to approach the situation in a consultative manner.
Ah, if it was the previous generations of kings who were on the throne and the royal power was at its peak, things would have been much easier. The king could make the vassals hand over anything he wanted with a single order. If the king was happy Perhaps you can compensate the other party by rewarding the other party with a large amount of wealth - such as a large territory.
But now the royal family has few bargaining chips that the vassals can give willingly, including the force used for deterrence and the wealth used for rewards.
But Earl Grayman's status among the many nobles in Aldo has really risen, Hansel thought about it.
“I have ordered Earl Gerd to go to the Northwest Gulf as the plenipotentiary representative of the royal family to discuss matters related to the introduction of the secondary industry to the royal territory with Earl Paul Grayman, Duke Henry Ferdinand and other ministers of the Northwest Gulf. . ”
In this letter, the king first mentioned Earl Greyman, politely mentioned Duke Ferdinand, and the other lords were directly included in [other].
Gelder does not intend to continue the question of how Graiman proves his loyalty,
He asked: "Besides the technologies that Count Grayman intends to use exclusively, are there any technologies with higher returns that can be introduced to the king's territory?"
"Oh, the next best thing, In fact, there are many techniques to choose from.”
The atmosphere just now was a bit awkward, and Hansel tried his best to ease it.
“For example, sun-dried salt technology can increase the production of salt by multiples, dozens, or even hundreds of times compared to the traditional salt boiling method, and salt is a necessary seasoning for everyone. This can also make a lot of profits.”
“There are also looms, specifically called shuttle looms. One machine can be operated by only one person and can match the original five or six skilled weavers. ”
"There are also various agricultural equipment. Although the manufacturing technology is not spread outside, it is also very good to buy the finished products back, which can greatly promote the development of agriculture."
"There is also the manufacturing technology of paddleless sailboats, because The development of maritime trade is too rapid, and the supply of merchant ships in the northwest bay can be said to be in short supply. I think Earl Grayman is very happy to see a new shipyard built to alleviate this situation."
"Oh, there is also briquette manufacturing. Technology, this can greatly improve the winter heating of the people in the royal territory. Although Jingyao is located in the south, it will be cold for a while in the winter. "
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