Chapter 342: The "dumpling-making" Idar Navy (two in one! Please subscribe!)
Will Roach has always had a dream.
Having lost both his parents at a young age, he suffered greatly from the war. Whenever it was late at night, the scenes of wives and children being separated and sleeping in the open air that he had witnessed would linger in his mind.
It was for this reason that he joined the Church of Light under the influence of the old priest.
He longed to experience the prosperous picture depicted by the Church of Light, and he also eagerly looked forward to a harmonious society where everyone could live and work in peace and contentment.
And in the eastern part of the empire, he saw hope.
As he stayed longer and longer in the Principality of Idar, he had forgotten about the mission of gathering intelligence.
At this moment, Will Roach's thoughts were actually very pure.
He had seen the people's livelihood in the Principality of Idar, seen the roaring machinery, and wanted to take another look at the military port guarded by Idar soldiers behind him to see if he could find more surprises.
Similarly, Bruno also wanted to show the good side of the Principality of Idar.
If Will Roach could be kept in this way, it would naturally be a good thing, because the addition of the Crusader Legion Commander could provide important support for the development of Protestantism.
But even if Will Roche still wants to return to the Church of Light and the holy city of Bethlehem, the Principality of Idar will not suffer any losses.
Some things cannot be understood by simply taking a look at them.
At most, Will Roche saw with his own eyes the three-masted warships owned by the Idar Navy, and saw the powerful warships that far surpassed those of any other forces, but... what does it matter?
Not to mention that the Church of Light is located inland, the Crusaders have no navy at all.
Without blueprints and professional craftsmen, it would be impossible for anyone to successfully replicate such a huge ship capable of sailing on the vast ocean based on a visit supervised by an Idar agent.
Therefore, Bruno's approach was both to win over Will Roach and to intimidate the Church of Light.
Although the two people had different ideas, they hit it off in the end. After finishing the remaining skewers, they agreed on a meeting time the next day and then left.
"Commander, after visiting the naval port, shall we go back?"
On the way, a Crusader soldier hesitated for a long time before speaking out the words that had been holding back in his heart.
The situation in the Principality of Idar had a huge impact on Will Roch, but it was also a big shock to them. As the Church of Light gradually became the target of criticism in Idar, the hearts of several Crusaders had also been shaken...
Even in the minds of several Crusaders, staying in the Principality of Idar was not a matter of being reluctant to leave, but rather... abandoning darkness and joining the light.
"Let's wait and see..."
Will Roach's words were not very confident.
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The next morning.
When Bruno's car slowly arrived at the Idar Naval Port, Will Roche, with dark circles under his eyes, had been waiting here for a long time.
In fact, ever since accepting Bruno's invitation, this Crusader Legion leader who had experienced many ups and downs has been so excited that he can't sleep.
For almost the entire night, his mind was filled with fantasies about the scene in the Idar naval port, and he only fell asleep reluctantly when it was almost dawn.
You know, although the Principality of Idar has always kept a low profile, the war with the Odin people finally made the strength of Idar's army surface.
This was a powerful force that could rival the Odin Empire! Not only did it defeat the Odinians' attack, it also coerced the Odinians to sign the Treaty of Valens, which was in stark contrast to the Second Prince Rez, who begged for peace by ceding territory and paying compensation.
This record alone is enough to inspire awe!
The arrival of Bruno Stuart, Duke of Idar, shocked the soldiers at the Idar naval port.
Perhaps many refugees did not know Bruno, but no Idar soldier felt unfamiliar with the young Duke.
The Idar Army is an armed force led by the Stuart family. It is a loyal guard of the Idar territory, with Bruno Stuart as its core.
Therefore, Bruno's portrait was hung in every Idar military camp.
"Your Majesty the Duke!"
Although they were extremely surprised, the soldiers on duty calmed down in the shortest possible time and saluted Bruno.
"Well-trained, a team that has fought many battles!"
Seeing the soldiers' subconscious reactions, Will Roach couldn't help but cheer in his heart.
The Crusaders, blessed with faith, are already considered one of the few elite legions on this continent, but compared with the Idar soldiers in front of them, they still feel a little ashamed.
Experts look at the details, while laymen just watch the excitement.
As the commander of the Crusaders, Will Roche knew clearly how difficult it was to train such an army.
In addition to financial, food and logistical support, the soldiers must also have a common goal and a sense of belonging to this land. Only in this way can the strength of countless soldiers be united and demonstrate such a spiritual outlook.
When Bruno arrived, the Idar soldiers were conducting their daily training.
The powerful slogans were deafening. In the increasingly hot air, Idar soldiers were sweating profusely on the training ground in the military port in company units.
The intensity of such training is indeed very high, but no soldier is just going through the motions.
It is a common consensus among all Idar people that the training in the Idar army is extremely arduous. However, these Idar soldiers of humble origins have long been accustomed to hard lives and have never complained.
After becoming Idar soldiers, they were well fed and warmly clothed. Although they felt very tired after the training, their treatment was not bad at all.
There are bounties when fighting, and full pay when not fighting. If a soldier unfortunately dies in battle, his family will receive high pensions and job opportunities specially provided by the Duke.
Such treatment is unparalleled even on the entire continent! Moreover, under the influence of the military instructors, the soldiers' patriotism towards the Principality of Idar is growing day by day.
All Idar soldiers know that they are not only defending the Stuart family's rule over this land, but also protecting all the people living on this land and defending the lives of all Idar people today!
The influence of the teachers is like a seed that has gradually taken root and sprouted in the hearts of Idar soldiers!
"How is it? Not bad, right..." Bruno said with a hint of pride in his tone.
Almost two years had passed since he traveled through time. Not only had he transformed the eastern part of the empire, he also had an Idar army with complete navy, army, and air force, becoming a bona fide noble and powerful man!
If he could quickly find a few girls and have a few children, then the Stuart family would surely become a well-known and powerful family in the empire! "I can probably understand why the Idar people were able to keep the dreaded Odin cavalry out..."
Will Roche was generous in his praise: "With such a powerful army and advanced weapons and equipment, it is naturally not enough for Odin's soldiers to fight with their own brute force."
The weapons in the hands of the Idar people were enough to make Will Roch extremely jealous! Since Odin's defeat, the powerful magical weapons possessed by the Idar people were no longer a secret.
But it was not until this moment that Will Roch witnessed the powerful power of the magic rifle for the first time during the training of Idar soldiers!
Even if it's a hundred meters away, you only need to simply pull the trigger and the distant target will be instantly pierced by the shooting magic energy rays!
If the Idar people's opponent was not the Odin people, but a crusader like himself... thinking of this, Will Roche couldn't help but break out in a cold sweat.
Unless adequate preparations are made in advance, any enemy will suffer extremely heavy losses when facing Idar soldiers!
Bruno naturally heard the hidden meaning in Will Roach's words and said with a smile, "What you see is the 'Persuader I' submachine gun. We have no plans to sell it for the time being. At least... it is not a saleable weapon at the moment."
"You mean... some weapons can be sold?"
Although Will Roche had basically given up the idea of returning to the Church of Light, he still couldn't help but ask.
"For example, the armor and swords worn by the soldiers are all negotiable, and...we have indeed begun to make contact with the Odin people."
"What?"
Will Roche was horrified: "How can you do business with the Odin people?"
"Didn't the Church of Light also have an agreement with the Odin Empire? Besides... doing business with the Odins is a consideration of the Principality of Idar and has nothing to do with the Protestant Church."
Bruno explained, "These are just ordinary swords. Selling them will not threaten the Stuart family's rule over the Principality of Idar. Moreover, the money earned from selling the arsenal can also improve the lives of the Idar people and promote the changes taking place in this land."
Ordinary swords? Although it was just a glimpse, as a veteran Crusader, Will Roche could still tell the quality of the weapons in the hands of the Idar soldiers.
The swords shining with cold light and the shiny armor are definitely weapons of extremely high quality!
"Your Majesty the Duke——"
At this moment, a shout interrupted Will Roach's thoughts.
The visitor was also a familiar face. He was Captain Hausen, the deputy admiral of Idar, who was ordered to train naval soldiers and build naval warships here.
Captain Hausen was previously just an ordinary fisherman in Idar, but was later selected into the Idar Navy due to his rich experience in ship driving. He also led the troops in subsequent wars and achieved considerable military exploits.
Mal Karen only knows how to fight and kill, and he starts fighting at the slightest disagreement. He is a radical in the Idar Navy, while Captain Hausen is a more conservative one. Bruno can rest assured by letting him train the soldiers and build warships.
"Let's go to the shipyard..." Bruno ordered.
Bringing Will Roche here to broaden his horizons was just a matter of convenience. Bruno's main purpose was to take a look at the current progress of the Principality of Idar's shipbuilding, and to discuss some matters related to the construction of the [Venetian Arsenal] with Captain House.
Since the next major task of the Principality of Idar is to develop the navy and explore overseas territories, the [Venetian Arsenal] will naturally become a wonder that cannot be avoided in any way.
In Civilization 6, the wonder bonus that the Venetian Arsenal can bring is to build one ship and give one away as a gift. But this is not a game after all, but a real alien world. There is definitely no such good thing as creating something out of nothing.
Therefore, according to the description given in the wonder construction system, the wonder bonuses that the [Venetian Arsenal] can bring are mainly the following: [Wonder Bonus 1: Within the territory of the Principality of Idar, the construction efficiency of all ships is increased by 40%]
[Wonder Bonus 2: The probability of shipbuilders gaining inspiration increases, the shipbuilders' shipbuilding skills improve, and the difficulty of training qualified shipbuilders decreases]
As soon as these two wonders were displayed, Bruno made up his mind to build the [Venetian Arsenal].
Because this is such an amazing spectacle that it can't be more amazing. If this thing is built, the Idar Navy will immediately enter the "dumpling-making" mode! Look at the bonus! Within the entire Idar Principality, the shipbuilding efficiency will increase by 40%!
In the time it normally takes to build two ships, Idar craftsmen can build three ships!
Shit! This is simply a bug-like wonder bonus!
“Bang, bang, bang—”
"Bang——"
“Bang, bang, bang—”
“Squeak, squeak—”
The Idar Shipyard is located on one side of the naval port. As Bruno approached under the leadership of Captain House, he could already hear the sound of the craftsmen swinging their hammers.
finally,
After turning a corner, the largest shipyard in the eastern part of the empire finally appeared in front of everyone at this moment.
What comes into view is a vast open space along the coast, with numerous ships that have not yet been launched placed one next to the other on this land.
Among them are the main ships of the Idar Navy - three-masted warships, but more are large transport ships for sea transportation.
With the opening of the Hobbs Port route and the expansion of the Idar Navy, sea transportation will surely become an extremely important transportation lifeline for the Principality of Idar.
The mineral deposits of the Odin Empire can only be transported by sea, and the coastal ports of Dorne and the Kingdom of Basel will sooner or later open their arms to the ships of the Principality of Idar.
Therefore, Bruno was determined to build the largest fleet of this era within his capabilities, so as to transport various industrial raw materials and industrial products to the Principality of Idar !
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