Chapter 424 Breakthrough! The Strongest Technological Advancement!
After seeing off the Idar naval fleet, Bruno rushed back to the city of Idar almost non-stop.
As a veteran Civilization player, the Alhambra Palace, which can increase military policy slots and provide general points, is almost one of the wonders that Bruno must create in every game.
After traveling through time, he also saw the renderings of the Alhambra Palace after its completion in the Wonders Atlas.
but……
Bruno was still very excited when he heard the news that the Alhambra Palace was successfully completed.
You know, it’s a wonder!
It is a genuine [SSS] level wonder that can provide wonder bonuses and give Bruno Brilliance Points!
…
Idar City, through ten roads.
When Bruno arrived here, many senior generals of the Idar military had already gathered together.
Seeing the Duke coming, Idar Defense Minister Sarah Colen hurriedly came forward and said, "Your Excellency the Duke..."
Although after the military reform in the Principality of Idar, the Minister of Defense became a civilian position, causing Sarah Colen to lose her status as an active soldier in Idar, but...
As a former general of the Norman Empire, he was able to serve as the Minister of Defense of Idar after joining the Stuart family. This in itself represented Bruno's great trust in him.
In peacetime, representing the Duke and commanding the navy, army, and air force of the Principality of Idar, such an honor and position is not something that just anyone can take on!
after all……
As the population of the Principality of Idar approaches the one million mark, the army of the Principality of Idar is constantly recruiting and expanding.
Today,
Without taking into account the reserve production and construction corps, the number of regular troops of the Principality of Idar has already exceeded 20,000, reaching a size of 23,000!
And in the midst of this...
The army accounts for the largest proportion, reaching 80% of the total number of troops! The navy is composed of the Marine Corps, the Idar Navy Fleet and the Idar Coast Guard, with a total number of nearly 3,000 people.
As for the Air Force...
The Griffin Knights and the Air Force Reconnaissance Battalion, the total number of soldiers in these two forces is close to six hundred!
so……
Once the Principality of Idar faces war, if the reserve soldiers and recalled veterans are added, the Principality of Idar will be able to mobilize an army of more than 30,000 people! To be honest, although the Idar army still does not have an advantage in numbers, if it is 1v1, it can be regarded as a presence that can walk sideways throughout the empire!
As the Minister of Defense of the Principality of Idar, Sarah Colen naturally understood the responsibilities she shouldered.
"Relax! Don't be nervous..."
Bruno smiled and patted Sarah Coren on the shoulder.
It is true that Sarah Coren once worked for the Norman Empire, but Bruno himself is very familiar with Sarah Coren, so... Bruno is very relieved to let Sarah Coren be in charge of many matters of the Ministry of Defense.
"yes!"
Upon hearing this, Sarah Coren's eyes narrowed slightly, and she saluted Bruno in a very standard Idar military salute.
After greeting the Idar officers present, Bruno turned and looked at the Alhambra Palace standing before him:
"Tsk! The new Ministry of Defense looks pretty good!"
In fact, Bruno had already seen the observation tower located at the highest point of the Alhambra Palace from afar while on the road.
The observation tower is located near the "Lion Courtyard" of the Alhambra Palace. It can only be reached by walking through several arches and corridors decorated with arched stalactites, and along a spiral staircase. Its height is high enough to overlook the entire eastern area of the city of Idar.
"If the Duke had not valued the Idar military and asked Old Ford to provide a lot of support, we would not be able to build such a magnificent building no matter how much we wanted to."
Hearing Bruno's words, Sarah Coren spoke quickly.
Seeing this, the Idar officers present, including Sam Layton, nodded in agreement.
The Idar officers were not reckless men who only knew how to fight and lead troops. They knew very well in their hearts that if Bruno had not personally issued an order to the Government Affairs Office, the Alhambra Palace would not have been built in its current state.
Because in the beginning... old Ford really didn't want to approve the money.
If Bruno wanted to build this palace wonder for himself, there would naturally be no problem on the part of old Ford.
Hanging Gardens, Lighthouse of Alexandria, Idar Public University...
Although these spectacular buildings standing on the land of the Principality of Idar are very expensive, they will be of great benefit to the future of the Principality of Idar.
Although no one could figure out why the Duke decided to build these wonders at the beginning, after they were built, they always produced unexpected effects.
But the Alhambra…
When old Ford heard that such a huge wonder was built just to give the newly established Idar Ministry of Defense an address in the city of Idar... he was naturally unwilling in his heart.
Even our own Duke doesn’t have a palace to live in!
Your newly established Idar Ministry of Defense wants to build a palace as its headquarters? ! It is for this reason...
It was not until Bruno personally issued an order and claimed that it was not the time to build a palace for himself that old Ford finally reluctantly agreed to build the Alhambra Palace for the Idar Ministry of Defense.
Regardless of whether old Ford did this intentionally to make the military aware of Bruno's importance and trust, through this small incident in the construction of the wonder, Bruno's importance to the Idar military has been seen and remembered by everyone.
To be honest, although the Alhambra Palace is a wonder that Bruno must build in every game, this is the first time he has seen this magnificent and spectacular building with his own eyes.
then,
With the support of many Idar generals, Bruno strode into the Alhambra Palace.
The Alhambra Palace consists of four main atriums.
They are the Myrtle Courtyard, the Lion Courtyard, the Daraha Courtyard and the Reha Courtyard. The architectural layout is extremely delicate and symmetrical, and they correspond to the Army Department, Navy Department, Air Force Department and Joint Staff Department under the Idar Ministry of Defense.
While building the Alhambra Palace, the great engineers of the Principality of Idar removed a large part of the architectural decorations with strong religious and cultural colors, and added a large number of carved patterns in the Idar style, making it less religious and more solemn and majestic as an important power institution in Idar.
after all……
"Transplanting" the Alhambra Palace, which was originally located at the foot of the mountain, to the city of Idar requires a certain degree of correction and adjustment to the original architectural structure, so it is not difficult to understand.
The first thing that catches your eye is the "Myrtle Courtyard" surrounded by marble columns. This most important group space in the Alhambra Palace is named after the luxurious central fountain in the middle of the courtyard and the myrtle hedges on both sides.
Walking in the Myrtle Courtyard, the exquisite traditional lattice patterns on the outer walls of the corridor and the quiet and clear pool water complement each other, making people feel as if they are in a floating and ethereal holy place.
Next,
Passing through the exquisitely carved arched corridor, the Army Department under the Idar Ministry of Defense suddenly appeared in front of Bruno.
Here... is the location of the "Lion Court".
Twelve powerful white marble lions hold up large fountains with splashing water, and the intricate stone carvings demonstrate the superb skills of the great engineers of the Principality of Idar.
As Bruno's footsteps went deeper into the Alhambra Palace, the officers and generals present could not help but express amazement, and even a feeling of guilt began to spread in their hearts.
With the exception of Sara Coren, Idar’s defense minister, many of them had never been to the Alhambra before.
It was not until this moment that the senior generals of the Principality of Idar finally realized... why the Idar Government Office, headed by Old Ford, was unwilling to allocate the funds and capital needed to build the Alhambra Palace.
Because it was too much! Bruno Stuart, the Duke of Idar, was still living in the Hanging Gardens at the foot of Mount Almis, but the Idar Ministry of Defense had already moved into the Alhambra Palace?!
Apart from anything else, if I were in Old Ford's position, I would never agree to a construction plan of this scale! "The security and stability of the Principality of Idar depends on the loyalty of Idar soldiers, so... don't be nervous, and don't shirk it. You deserve this honor!"
"If you really feel that you have not deserved it... then you must work twice as hard from now on, because only in this way can you be worthy of the title of Idar soldier!"
"yes!"
Upon hearing this, the Idar officers present stood at attention and saluted, feeling deeply moved.
What is this?
This is the Duke's trust and respect!
If they cannot keep the enemy away from thousands of miles, how can they have the face to be called Idar officers?
However, what these senior generals of the Principality of Idar did not know was...
Bruno chose the Alhambra as the headquarters of the Idar Ministry of Defense just for the sake of convenience.
If the Idar Ministry of Defense had not been established, the one who would now be in charge of the Alhambra would be the Idar Government Office or the Idar Central Intelligence Agency.
because……
What Bruno really values... is the wonder bonus that building the Alhambra Palace can bring to the Principality of Idar! The [Alhambra Palace] option is actually one of the first wonders unlocked by the wonder construction system.
Even as early as when the Hanging Gardens of Babylon were built, Bruno could have chosen to build the Alhambra. (See Chapter 40 for details) However, Bruno did not choose the Alhambra at that time, but built the Namur Fortress guarding the Solon River, thus improving the defense system of the Principality of Idar and consolidating the rule of the Stuart family.
after all……
The wonder bonus after the completion of [Alhambra Palace] is to give the wonder owner two technological upgrades that are in urgent need of breakthroughs.
At that time, the Principality of Idar had no technological advancement at all. Even if it had any advancement, the most it could do was to build a four-wheeled carriage that could turn on its own.
But this is of no use to the Principality of Idar! As long as a group of craftsmen are gathered, Bruno can come up with this kind of upgrade himself. There is no need to waste the precious opportunity of technological improvement.
But……
It’s different now!
Magical industrialization is developing rapidly, steam locomotives are running smoothly, and the Tower of Babel is being built...
In addition, the Principality of Idar is facing an external threat from the Church of Light. If the Alhambra Palace can bring two powerful technological upgrades to the Principality of Idar at this most critical moment...
That's probably not rapid development, that's just like riding a rocket to the sky! Thanks to the system old iron for sending the rocket!
Thinking of this,
Bruno listened to the senior Idar generals beside him express their loyalty with great emotion while activating the wonder construction system, and then...
He just stood there in a daze.
Right on the homepage of the wonder construction system interface, the names of the technological upgrades brought about by the construction of the Alhambra Palace were clearly listed, as if to prevent Bruno from missing them.
Then...
Following the Great Elder Sherman Goodberg...Bruno was also shocked!
And this wasn't just an ordinary shock, it was the kind of extreme shock that made Bruno's hands and feet numb and his whole body hot! "My Lord Duke? My Lord Duke?!"
The Idar generals present at the scene keenly noticed Bruno's abnormality and quickly surrounded him.
Could it be that my previous flattery was too cheesy and caused the Duke to feel unwell ?
They thought about it...
The flattery I just gave seemed a little...
vomit--
"It's okay!"
Looking at the group of middle-aged men who were surrounding him more and more tightly, Bruno waved his hands quickly and said, "I just suddenly have a headache. I'll go back and have a rest first..."
Upon seeing this, the generals on the scene made way for him and carefully escorted their Lord Duke to the carriage.
Then……
Watching Bruno's bicycle frame gradually disappear into the distance, Sarah Coren suddenly realized! "Everyone!"
The powerful roar almost frightened all the generals present.
If Sarah Colen had not been the Minister of Defense of Idar appointed by Bruno himself, they would have gone up to have a physical and friendly exchange.
"What's wrong?"
Sam Layton frowned. Sarah Coren's roar almost made his blood pressure soar.
"Your Excellency the Duke...shouldn't you have an heir?"
Hearing this,
Even these men who were originally a little angry couldn't help but fall into deep thought.
Although Bruno knew very well that he was just shocked, the generals present did not know that.
When the generals present thought about how His Excellency the Duke worked day and night for the country and the people, they felt a deep admiration and respect for him.
Although the Duke is only in his early twenties, he is no longer young in this era.
If anything goes wrong...
Thinking of this, even Mal Karen, who had a somewhat eccentric personality, couldn't help but become serious.
The development of the Principality of Idar to its current level is absolutely due to the great contribution of Bruno Stuart, Duke of Idar, who is the core and leader of the entire Principality of Idar.
but……
People will always grow old, get sick and die. What if the Duke... ahem... then who will inherit the Principality of Idar? !
You know, Bruno is the only child of the Stuart family! "The Duke should get married! We need a Duchess!" Sam Layton said first.
“That’s right!”
“I agree!”
"My daughter is in good health. If Your Excellency the Duke..."
"Your daughter's big waist? You'd better stop thinking about it..."
"Mal Karen! Don't think I'm afraid of you. Back then..."
All right,
During the argument, the topic of Idar's generals seemed to have gone off topic.
but……
The issue of the successor to the Principality of Idar and the selection of the future Duchess were finally taken seriously by the top leaders of the Principality of Idar at this moment.
Of course they hope that Bruno can stay healthy forever, but... succession is undoubtedly a very serious issue. They can't expect all of this to be solved by Bruno's immortality!
…
Sitting in the carriage leaving the Alhambra, Bruno sneezed without warning.
“Who is secretly talking about me behind my back again?” Bruno frowned and rubbed his nose.
Of course, he didn't know that his physical discomfort just now had caused the generals of the Principality of Idar to imagine so many things, but...
Even though he knew this, he had no time to think about anything else at this moment.
The only thing he wanted to see now was the technological advancement that the Alhambra Palace brought to the Principality of Idar—
[Technology Improvement 1: Magic Engine]
[Technological improvement 2: mental signal receiving device]
(End of this chapter)
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