Chapter 357: Moving Forward Together! (Two in One! Please Subscribe!)
When the three-masted warship "Explorer" slowly sailed away from the port under the gaze of the people of Idar, Captain Hausen's heart was filled with an indescribable sense of pride and ambition.
This time, he will expand the territory of the Principality of Idar.
This time, he will explore the unknown land on the other side of the ocean for Bruno Stuart, Duke of Idar.
Although the mission of leading troops to sea is extremely risky, it is a popular task in the eyes of all Idar naval generals.
There was no other way, military merit was hard to earn! As soon as Captain Hausen, who was originally busy supervising the construction of the [Venice Arsenal], heard about the mission of ocean exploration, he volunteered to become the commander-in-chief of this ocean voyage.
For Captain Housen, it was really boring to stay in the naval port all day long to do construction.
Under the influence of the Admiral Mal Karen, almost all high-ranking officers of the Idar Navy are eager to return with honors on the battlefield and expand the territory of the Principality of Idar.
Moreover, if it weren't for the fact that Mal Karen, the commander-in-chief of the Idar Navy, needed to stay at the center and was busy directing the operations in the noble territory south of Basel, Captain Hausen would not have been able to do such a good job.
When Captain Hausen saw the crowd on the shore gradually disappearing from his sight, he turned around and faced the boundless blue sea before him.
Captain Housen knew very well that beneath the now calm sea, there might be great danger hidden.
but,
Even though Captain Hausen knew that ocean voyages were full of dangers, he still wanted to do it.
Opportunities and risks coexist.
Captain Hausen believed that with the support of the Duke, any possible dangers had already been reduced to a minimum.
The nautical chart brought by Mundell helped Captain Housen avoid wrong routes and anxious planning, and the compressed biscuits delivered later solved a major problem in logistical supply.
Thinking of this, he couldn't help but turn his head and look at the soldiers of the Idar Navy who were happily carrying compressed biscuits on the deck.
The compressed biscuits look like "miniature" bricks, stacked neatly on top of each other, and look extremely hard at first glance.
In fact, at the beginning, Captain Hausen was extremely skeptical about this kind of thing that made him feel uncomfortable at first glance.
Moreover, this thing is indeed extremely hard when you bite it, even harder than the black bread that ordinary people eat.
But what Captain Hausen didn't expect was that this extremely hard food would become much softer if only soaked in water or held in his mouth for a while.
Not only can you chew it, but the unique rich aroma of the grain will also burst out in your mouth.
Apart from tasting a bit dry, it has almost no disadvantages. It not only takes up less space but also makes you feel full.
Combined with the dried vegetable chops to ensure that the soldiers can get more adequate nutrition, the meals on the Explorer are considered to be among the best in the entire Idar Navy.
"Warriors of the Idar Navy!"
Captain Housen stood at the bow of the ship and shouted loudly to the soldiers on the deck.
"The Duke has entrusted us with this important mission that concerns the future of the Idar Navy. We naturally cannot let the Duke down. Now... boys, get moving! We must try to sail out of Merlin Bay and head for the open sea within two days!"
“*·~&%!*(￥+”
As Captain Hausen finished speaking, these energetic naval soldiers couldn't help but cheer loudly.
They didn't know what they were shouting, but they knew that when they returned to this land again, they would be greeted with the cheers and applause of the people, and the honor and wealth bestowed by the Duke.
…
When the naval soldiers mustered up their courage and drove the "Explorer" into the boundless ocean, the people on the shore were watching the three-masted warship sail away.
After all, the mission of ocean voyage is just an internal arrangement of the Idar Navy. Therefore, the people cheering on the shore actually do not know the important task undertaken by the three-masted warship "Explorer".
But this does not prevent them from cheering and looking at each other, because in the eyes of these Idar people, all Idar soldiers are good.
There is a common view in the hearts of the vast majority of Idar people.
That is...
It is precisely thanks to the leadership of Bruno Stuart, Duke of Idar, and the fearless life and death of countless Idar soldiers that the Principality of Idar has been able to always stand in the eastern part of the empire without fear of any spying by any villain.
Therefore, any Idar soldier deserves their respect.
They will spontaneously pay high tribute to the Idar Army soldiers on patrol and look at the majestic figures of the Idar Navy ships with pride.
They would spontaneously tell their children the story of how the Idar people fought against their enemies, and would also spread the news about the changes that Duke Bruno Stuart of Idar brought to the land through the streets and alleys.
Whether it's the army or the navy, whether it's the anonymous Idar agents or the loyal Idar police, these brave warriors who belong to the Duke of Idar Bruno Stuart and will fight for the interests of all Idar people are undoubtedly the most respected group of people in this land.
No matter they were poor serfs or civilians who barely had enough to eat and wear, the vast majority of parents living on this land either hoped that their children could become the defenders of this land, or hoped that they could become the talents needed by the Duke.
In conclusion,
Bruno has successfully presented the image of himself and the Idar army in front of all Idar people in a perfect way.
"Your Excellency the Duke, Captain Hausen has been given instructions for everything you have given him."
In the naval port, on an inconspicuous watchtower, Bruno was looking through a telescope at the three-masted warship that was gradually disappearing from his sight.
The nautical charts have been given, and the new military supplies have also been provided. Bruno has done all he can do at present.
However, this was his first exploration of the Lost Land, so... apart from curiosity and anticipation, Bruno still couldn't help feeling a little nervous.
Not to mention what is in the Lost Land, even with the routes and charts provided by the wonder construction system, the vast ocean changes rapidly, and any storm is enough to make the naval soldiers on the "Explorer" suffer.
"I hope they can return safely..." Bruno couldn't help but murmured.
"Don't worry, Your Majesty. Our three-masted warships are the most powerful warships in the world. Coupled with well-trained soldiers, we will definitely be able to find the land that your ancestors once mentioned." Mundell said hurriedly.
"I hope so..."
Bruno changed the subject and confirmed again and again: "In addition to the nautical charts, have all the compressed biscuits you were asked to hand over to the navy been delivered?"
"They have all been delivered. Captain Hausen is quite excited about this new type of military rations. He said it will greatly enhance the survivability of the Idar Navy."
"Not only should it be given to the navy, the food factories in the south should also further expand production. Not only should the compressed biscuits produced be distributed to all Idar troops in the shortest possible time, but they should also gradually meet the people's demand for this new type of food." Bruno said seriously.
The southern food factory that Bruno mentioned is actually the place where compressed biscuits are produced.
Since returning from the Franconian Islands, Bruno, who had personally experienced the difficulties of the soldiers, began to focus on the army's food and supplies.
In this era, the transportation of food and fodder has always been an important issue that hinders the progress of war.
Including the Principality of Idar, apart from sea and waterway transportation, if one wants to transport food and supplies to the army, the only option is to use ox carts, horse carts and the like.
The more food and supplies that are escorted, the more manpower is needed.
But this creates a problem that has to be faced, which is... the people escorting the food also need to eat.
For example,
Ten units of food and supplies were prepared when setting out, but when arriving at the destination, usually only seven or eight units were left.
This was not because someone was deliberately embezzling money, but because the missing food had already entered the stomachs of the soldiers responsible for transporting the food.
In the absence of freight tools such as trains, this is almost an unsolvable problem.
therefore,
Bruno had to find another way.
The emergence of compressed biscuits greatly reduced the volume occupied by food and supplies, which correspondingly reduced the manpower needed to escort military rations.
It not only reduces the loss during the journey, but also improves the efficiency of food and grass transportation. Soldiers far away on the front line can also travel light, reducing the soldiers' burden.
The Idar Southern Food Factory was first built under the management of old Ford.
Since the northern part of Idal Territory is mostly industrial areas and the grain-producing areas are mainly concentrated in the south, the food factory that requires a large amount of grain as production raw materials was chosen to be located in the small town of Malfoy in the south of Idal Territory.
The town of Malfoy was originally the territory of Baron Malfoy, but more than 20 years ago, when the only remaining bloodline of the Malfoy family died on the Grand Highlands, the town was taken back by Adam Stuart, the then head of the Stuart family.
Today, the Idar Avenue connecting Mann Fortress and Idar City runs through Malfoy Town, making this originally inconspicuous town one of the most important transportation hubs in the southern part of Idar Territory.
As the core town of the southern agricultural zone, Malfoy Town is not only the granary of the southern part of Idar County, but has also begun to delve into the agricultural field under the impetus of the southern food factory, and has achieved remarkable results during this period.
"And provide it to... the public?"
After hearing Bruno's words, Mundell confirmed it again and again.
As Mundell spent more and more time with Bruno, he began to understand some of Bruno's ideas and logic.
Producing more compressed biscuits requires more manpower, opening up more arable land, and creating more jobs for refugees who have no means of production.
but……
In Mundell's opinion, is it really necessary to provide this compressed biscuit to ordinary people? Although Mundell can keep up with Bruno's pace in some aspects, according to his usual thinking, good things like compressed biscuits must be left to the Duke's own preparation.
As for whether the people need it or not...black bread can feed them anyway, so why bother with so much trouble.
"Yes, not only the army, but also the people will need this kind of food."
Bruno nodded seriously.
The existence of black bread has indeed saved many Idar people from hunger, but the living standards of Idar people cannot remain stagnant forever.
This is not because Bruno is some saintly person.
Rather, it is because only when the people of Idar have spare money in their hands, the people's living standards will be improved, the taxes Bruno can collect will increase, and a virtuous circle can be achieved.
If he just buried his wealth deep underground, what difference would there be between Bruno, a time traveler, and the nobles of this world? Only by spending the money in his hands could Bruno's wealth truly realize its value.
Therefore, since the war with the Odinites came to an end, in addition to building wonders, Bruno began to invest a lot of money in people's livelihood and some industrial fields that had not been paid attention to before.
As a time traveler, Bruno had seen the lesson of the Soviet Union, so he knew very well that blindly developing the military industry would only lead to the industrial structure of the Principality of Idar becoming increasingly distorted.
Therefore, Bruno spent a huge amount of money to build Idar Public University and sent Idar agents to recruit talents in the interior of the empire.
Only if the Principality of Idar makes progress in all areas can he truly gain a foothold in the eastern part of the empire and make the Principality of Idar a powerful force that no one can destroy.
During the period after the war, not only compressed biscuits, but also miscellaneous daily necessities such as soap and toothbrushes began to gradually enter the lives of civilians.
besides,
The Idar Textile Factory, jointly funded by Count Bailey and Duke of Idar Bruno Stuart, has also officially landed in the Cologne Industrial Zone.
A large amount of wool imported from the eastern highlands of the Odin Empire was transported to the factory, and through the Jenny machine and assembly line operations, countless low-cost ready-made clothes were delivered to various parts of the Principality of Idar.
The farmland of the Idar people no longer only produces a few kinds of food that can fill their stomachs. Although compared to a single staple food, various vegetables, fruits and melons are still expensive, the Idar people's vegetable basket has now had a lot more choices.
And these obvious changes are what really make Bruno happy.
because,
As time went by, the appearance of the Principality of Idar presented to Bruno gradually overlapped with what Bruno hoped for.
No more today, thanks to "唐油咔" and "银snake" for the 1500 points!
(End of this chapter)
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