Chapter 352 Craftsmen and Magic (Two in One! Please subscribe!)

At every harvest season, Bruno would appear in the fields on time to show his attention to every harvest.

Of course, as a duke, it is impossible for him to do everything personally.

After appearing in front of the public, he will leave by car with Mundell and others.

The conversation with Will Roach was just a small episode.

Rather than talking to Will Roche about the teachings of the God of Light, Bruno preferred to walk towards Idar Public University.

The construction of Idar Public University always occupied Bruno's mind. Almost every few days, when he had nothing to do, he would go to the construction site on the south bank of Idar River in person to check the construction progress of Idar Public University.

After all... this custom wonder that includes the [Library of Alexandria] and [Oxford University] is Bruno's first attempt to break through the level limit of [SSS]-level wonders and attempt to achieve a higher wonder rating.

The area covered by the first phase of the construction plan of Idar Public University alone is more than 3,000 acres, which is similar to most small towns of this era.

Since Master Andy had been sent by Bruno to build the Venetian Arsenal, this architectural wonder located on the south bank of the Idar River naturally became a hot spot in the eyes of the great engineers from the Kingdom of Basel.

But even though these great engineers recommended themselves time and time again, and were even willing to pay for it out of their own pockets, Bruno was still a man of principles after all.

So, at Bruno's suggestion, the great engineers jointly established the Idar Public University Architectural Committee.

The committee is chaired by White Barel from Idar and has many great engineers from Basel as members. They work together to provide advice on the construction of Idar University and supervise the university's construction quality and construction progress.

As if to prove that their own strength was no less than that of others, even Bruno, a time traveler, couldn't help but marvel at the ingenious ideas of these great engineers.

after all……

A building of this scale will surely stand on this land for a hundred years and become a renowned architectural wonder.

As the great engineers who built the building, how could they not do their best? This was a precious opportunity for them to become famous in the future! Many hands make light work, and when Bruno came to the construction site again, the Alexandria Library, which was relatively easy to build, had already taken shape.

According to the plan of the great engineers, Idar Public University was divided into two parts: the East and the West.

The East District is a living and commercial area with the Alexandria Library as its core. In the eastern area of ​​Idar Public University, the city and the university are integrated. There are future student dormitories and classrooms, as well as a large number of shops and houses.

The western part of the university is dominated by Oxford University, which concentrates the most important scientific research facilities and academic institutions of Idar Public University. It will undoubtedly become a gathering place for all kinds of talents in the Principality of Idar and has a more profound academic atmosphere.

Bruno had already seen the design plan for Idar Public University submitted by the top engineers.

According to the ideas of the great engineers, magnificent, elegant and distinctive architectural styles will appear in every corner of Idar University.

but,

It was not until Bruno saw the vast construction site with his own eyes and watched the countless workers busy at work that he was able to experience a more profound touch.

The construction area of ​​Idar Public University is far beyond the reach of any previous wonder. Bruno has not seen a construction site of such scale for a long time since he came into this world.

If it weren't for the wood and stones that were imprinted with the levitation magic array and were floating towards higher places according to the predetermined trajectory, for a moment, Bruno even thought that he had returned to the Earth he once knew.

Bruno has always had very high expectations for the Idar Public University.

And achieving a higher wonder rating as possible is just one of Bruno's goals.

In addition, he also hopes that the first university in this other world established on the land of the Principality of Idar can become an academic holy place known to everyone on the continent!

only……

The wonder rating can be achieved by simply spending money to knock out wonders.

However... becoming a "well-known academic holy land" in this era is far from being easy to achieve.

Not to mention the average level of cultural literacy in prenatal education at this time, even if the Principality of Idar directly tapped ready-made "talents" from other noble territories, it would not be an easy task.

It’s not that other nobles are unwilling to let them go, but because... these "talents" in Bruno's eyes may just be an insignificant marginal figure among the "army" of refugees.

They may flee in the chaos of war, or even die tragically from hunger or illness in some unknown corner.

Therefore, in order for Idar Public University to operate smoothly after its completion, the Idar Immigration Administration and Idar Central Intelligence Agency were almost busy to the point of bursting with activity during this period!

Indeed,

Under the rule of Bruno Stuart, Duke of Idar, this land in the east of the empire gradually became more prosperous and abundant than the inland areas.

However, the newly born principality of Idar still lacks a lot of foundation.

The background here does not refer to wealth or the reputation accumulated by the family over generations, but the talents that Bruno values ​​most.

The Principality of Idar does not distinguish between commoners and nobles in its division of talents.

In Bruno's eyes, there are only two kinds of talents that are in short supply in the Principality of Idar. One is the magicians who join the Idar School, and the other is ordinary people who are proficient in various industries.

Nowadays, with the added bonus of the wonder of the Great Lighthouse, several wizards come to the Principality of Idar almost every month, attracted by the "Light of Enlightenment" emitted by the Great Lighthouse, and devote themselves to the research of magic arrays and magical technology.

So...those lower-class people who are proficient in all walks of life have become the most scarce talents in the Principality of Idar today.

Although the nobles in the interior of the empire are becoming more and more harsh in their exploitation of ordinary people, the war situation and social environment in the interior of the empire are also further deteriorating.

But those refugees who heard of the existence of the Principality of Idar, crossed thousands of mountains and rivers all the way to the east, and finally arrived in this land alive, were ultimately only a minority.

This forced the Idar CIA agents to repeat the activities they had previously carried out in the northern border of the empire.

Countless agents from the Principality of Idar mingled among the distressed crowd, trying their best to search for talents who were proficient in various skills in the interior of the empire.

Once a discovery is made, these people will be gathered at a designated location by agents of the Idar CIA, and then they will be connected by specialists sent by the Idar Immigration Administration. In short...

Bruno's request was very clear, which was to take advantage of the war to recruit elites from all walks of life and use them to expand the talent pool of the Principality of Idar.

not to mention……

The so-called "talent" is just an assessment given by the Principality of Idar.

In the inland of the empire, the nobles treated them no differently from the rest of the lower-class people. Even the craftsmen themselves never considered themselves talented.

Therefore, these people were naturally overjoyed at the recruitment of the Principality of Idar, and fled to the direction of the Principality of Idar with their families.

"The living quarters for the craftsmen should be almost complete, right?"

Bruno asked Mundell while walking on the construction site.

Although Idar Public University is still in the orderly construction stage, many craftsmen from the inland of the empire have already arrived in this land.

"Your Excellency the Duke, the homes of those craftsmen are located to the west of the construction site. According to your request, they are all newly built wooden houses that are enough to shelter them from the wind and rain!"

Hearing this, Mondale quickly replied.

He didn't know why his own Duke was so caring towards these lower-class civilians, but Mundell still faithfully carried out Bruno's orders.

after all……

The Duke's instructions may be confusing at first, but time will always reveal the deeper meaning behind Bruno's actions.

"Let's go and take a look," Bruno ordered.

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The temporary settlement prepared for craftsmen from the interior of the empire is located near Idar Public University.

A large number of low wooden houses are lined up and tightly packed together. If it were in the previous life, this would definitely be a slum.

But... in fact, these houses, which were built on Bruno's orders not long ago, although they look a bit simple, have already made the craftsmen who came from afar very happy.

At least……

It provides a sheltered place for the displaced craftsmen, so they no longer have to worry about their future livelihood.

After all, the craftsmen's dwellings were only temporary structures, and the nearby ground had not been hardened. The mud and puddles left over from the last rainstorm were still visible everywhere.

When Bruno arrived here, it was probably the craftsmen's meal time.

The chefs of the Principality of Idar prepared a large amount of large pot dishes for these craftsmen who came from afar. Although they may not be very delicious, they are more than enough to fill their stomachs.

"That guy... is O'Connell?"

Bruno asked, noticing a figure not far away.

Mondale looked carefully and said, "Yes! That is indeed Isaacs O'Connor, Your Excellency the Duke."

As a craftsman who had lived in the interior of the empire for generations, Issas O'Connor had actually long since given up hope on his life.

The chaos caused by the war tore his family apart.

The eldest son was forcibly taken away by local nobles and dragged to the war, and no news of him was heard since then.

The younger son had been ill for a long time and was very weak. His condition had not improved at all.

If it weren't for the fact that Agent Idar led them to this land in the eastern part of the empire and had not allowed his youngest son to receive treatment from Dr. Idar, O'Connor's last remaining relative would probably have run out of time.

O'Connor didn't understand why he was regarded as a "talent" by this noble lord far away in the eastern part of the empire, but his idea was very simple. Since the Duke of Idar saved his life which was on the verge of collapse, he would work wholeheartedly for the noble lord.

The improved furrow plow commonly used by farmers in the Principality of Idar when harvesting potatoes was designed by O'Connor.

The craftsmen of this generation were not a group of simple-minded, strong-limbed guys. The reason why their technical level was extremely backward was more because of the shackles that imprisoned their thinking and the backward production relations.

Let me ask you, when a person suffers from oppression and bullying, and even has difficulty guaranteeing his daily life, how can he have the time and energy to think about other things?

Moreover, in other places, even if there was a furrow plow, it would be of no use at all because the farmers could not afford oxen.

But in the Principality of Idar, the rulers of this land would provide farmers with oxen and tools needed to harvest crops free of charge, and this... provided the most basic social soil for the emergence of the furrow plow.

So, when Bruno proposed the idea of ​​an improved furrow plow and asked the craftsmen to put it into practice, O'Connor and other craftsmen turned this idea into reality in a very short time.

"Your Majesty the Duke!"

When O'Connor saw Bruno looking around and staggering towards him, he couldn't help but feel something in his heart.

"Your improved furrow plow is doing well. The farmers of the Principality of Idar have benefited greatly from it."

"This is what I should do. Moreover, the Duke has given me and my family so much in compensation..."

Hearing this, O'Connor seemed particularly excited.

Bruno had set the rules long ago that if craftsmen had any good inventions, they would receive bonuses and honors from the Duke of Idar.

Although for Bruno, this bonus is just a drop in the bucket, but for the craftsmen, it is a windfall! "As long as you work hard for the Stuart family, you craftsmen will definitely not be treated unfairly."

Bruno said with a solemn oath.

The development of the Principality of Idar depends on the improvement of magic technology and the popularization of magic in life, but not all machines and tools need to be driven by magic.

In Bruno's opinion, the progress and development of the Principality of Idar is not just the responsibility of the mages. Ordinary people, craftsmen and talents from all walks of life are also indispensable contributors.

After all, all-round mages like Anel and Wright are only a minority. For the entire mage group, the research of magic arrays and the optimization of lines are already the best that mages can do.

The manufacture and production of large-scale machinery cannot be accomplished by just a few mages. All the mages can do is design the magic transmission routes and upgrade ordinary machinery into magical machinery.

However, the most basic parts, such as the principles of mechanical operation, precision control, mechanical upgrades and product replacements... these are not something that mages can easily solve with their innate magical talents.

Only by abandoning one's pride as a wizard and contempt for ordinary people, and learning to cooperate and collaborate with craftsmen who understand the principles of mechanical operation, can the magical industrialization of the Principality of Idar truly take off.

O'Connor and the craftsmen present are the talents urgently needed to promote the development of the magical industrialization of the Principality of Idar.

No more for today. This chapter is mainly for transition. The subsequent plot will be accelerated. Oh oh oh ~ 　　 　 (End of this chapter)