Chapter 437 Economic hegemony!
In the previous life, the original site of the West India Exchange was located in Seville in southern Spain.
It is also the only wonder building located in Spain that is included in the atlas of wonder construction, apart from the Alhambra Palace.
Although Tongliao Khan once said:
“Everyone has a glorious history, so don’t take a moment as if it lasts forever.”
But……
This building, built in 1503, is definitely a microcosm and mark left behind by the once vast Spanish colonial empire before it fell apart.
During those hundreds of years, countless Spanish colonists set out from Seville and expanded the population that used Spanish as their national language from the Iberian Peninsula to most of the globe.
It was once the royal institution responsible for dealing with economic and trade matters and legal disputes in the West Indies.
At the height of its power, any ship sailing on the ocean needed permission from the West India Exchange.
As for the other wonder Bruno was going to build, Big Ben...
Its full name is actually Elizabeth Tower, which is an annex of the Palace of Westminster, the Parliament of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
Yes,
This wonder, famous throughout the Western world and regarded as a symbol of London and the United Kingdom, is actually just an annex of the Palace of Westminster.
West India Exchange and Elizabeth Tower,
One of them is a wonder located in Spain, and the other is a wonder located in the British Isles.
No matter from which perspective, the West India Exchange and Big Ben should both be independent wonders.
But……
In the wonder construction system, they are one of the few wonder buildings that can be bound to each other and modified.
Just like the Idar Public University, which is built with the University of Oxford in the UK and the Library of Alexandria in Egypt as its core and incorporates a large number of well-known buildings, the West India Exchange and the Elizabeth Tower can also be combined into a new custom wonder.
To be honest,
After all, the West India Exchange was built too long ago.
The reason why it was rated as a wonder by the wonder construction system is, in fact, largely because of the historical significance it contains! So...
In order to better fit the style of the wonder construction system,
This custom-made building, made up of two wonders, draws on the artistic style and architectural form of the Palace of Westminster and other famous buildings to a certain extent.
This allows the building rating to reach [SSSS] level!
Although this new custom wonder building has one less S than the [SSSSS]-level Idar Public University, the time and manpower required to build it are also countless times less.
And this building, after being reassembled and spliced, also has a new and resounding name - Idar Royal Exchange!
Yes!
That’s right!
Idar Royal Exchange!
This impressive-sounding title had actually been in Bruno's heart for countless days and nights!
Even as early as when he established the Idar Central Bank and the Idar United Savings Bank, Bruno had intended to name it the Idar Royal Bank.
but……
Bruno always felt that this name sounded a little too loud, and even... had a very obvious sense of usurpation.
This is inconsistent with the strategy of "living in peace and seeking development" that the Principality of Idar has always followed.
And now...
It's time!
For the Principality of Idar, the independence of the nobles in the western part of the empire and the establishment of the Kingdom of Cecil are undoubtedly a perfect test!
Since the Norman royal family did not even comment on the establishment of the Kingdom of Cecil, it would be reasonable for them to take a step forward and test the reaction of external forces.
after all……
The overall strength of the Principality of Idar is much stronger than that of the Kingdom of Cecil located in the west of the empire!
(Although other forces may not think so) Moreover,
Idar Royal Exchange,
Although the word "royal" is included in the name, the "royal" here does not specifically refer to the Stuart family, which leaves Bruno room for maneuver.
As long as one is thick-skinned enough, the Alexander family, as the Norman royal family, can completely cover up the truth and take it for granted!
What's more, within the Principality of Idar, the calls for Idar's independence have long been growing, and the senior officials of the Principality of Idar have no good feelings towards the Norman Empire, which is already in name only.
As for the people...
All right,
Whether it was the native Idar people or the refugees who immigrated to the Principality of Idar, they all wished that the Principality of Idar would become independent sooner and that the cruel and unjust Norman royal family would all die! Especially after experiencing the ravages of war and the comparison with the Principality of Idar, the people finally realized how huge the gap was between the other forces and the Principality of Idar! And Bruno's name for this new wonder was also in line with public opinion.
According to his prediction,
As the legitimate Norman Prince, Retz only controlled the central and northern parts of the Norman Empire, and was sandwiched between several forces, so he certainly did not dare to act rashly.
As for the Second Norman Empire of the Great Prince Pitzman...
How can I put it? Anyone with a discerning eye can basically see that Pitzman is just a puppet pushed to the front by the Church of Light.
Anyway, the Principality of Idar has long been a thorn in the side of the Church of Light. Regardless of whether it is overstepping its authority or not, a direct conflict with the Church of Light is only a matter of time...
In this case,
Then Bruno didn't mind adding fuel to the fire. Not only would it make him feel good, but it would also make the people of the Principality of Idar gradually develop a stronger national identity.
Idar people are Idar people!
The Principality of Idar is the Principality of Idar!
There is no need to add the Norman Empire prefix to the name!
What’s more…
This is also Bruno's preparation for the upcoming large-scale expansion.
As long as the tulip bubble is burst, Basel will naturally fall into chaos.
In Bruno's opinion, it would be unforgivable if he did not take advantage of the bubble burst to expand the territory of the Principality of Idar, enrich his own strength, and enhance the comprehensive national strength of the Principality of Idar!
Giving the upcoming exchange the name "Royal" is just the first step Bruno has to take.
When the Kingdom of Basel is completely destroyed, when the territory of the Principality of Idar covers the entire Kingdom of Basel, the Principality of Idar will declare independence! "Idar... Royal Exchange?!"
After hearing Bruno's words, the senior engineers present couldn't help but look surprised.
but……
Although they were surprised, after a brief moment of shock, their minds were suddenly filled with an indescribable ecstasy.
indeed,
Many of them were born in the Kingdom of Basel and, strictly speaking, could be considered former Baselites.
But……
The Principality of Idar is their spiritual home!
This is a country that can make them fight for it all their lives!
In the Kingdom of Basel, no noble would care about the great engineers' ideas, and no noble would have a cordial conversation with them.
Although they have a lot of skills, they can't find an opportunity to display them! Even if they are favored by a noble lord by chance, but... no matter what, their identity can only be civilians, and they can't see any hope for the future! In the Principality of Idar...
The gap between the nobility and the common people is narrowing step by step. As long as they can achieve something, Bruno Stuart, the Duke of Idar, will give them the status they deserve!
“This is a great feeling!”
Master Allison said excitedly: "Don't worry, Your Excellency the Duke, we will definitely make the Idar Royal Exchange the most shining architectural wonder in the Merlin District!"
"One of..." Bruno added.
…
As long as they have a clear goal, the great engineers of the Principality of Idar will burst out with a drive and execution ability that others cannot match.
It only took three or five days for the excited engineers to put a complete architectural plan on Bruno's desk.
Building wonders in Idar City and Merlin District requires consideration of every detail.
after all……
As early as two years ago, Bruno drew a circle around the Merlin District on the map hanging in his study (see Chapter 155 for details). The deepwater port is to the west, and the city of Idar is to the east.
The overseas expansion strategy of the Principality of Idar and the geographical location of the Merlin District will inevitably make this area one of the most economically prosperous regions in the entire Principality of Idar.
so……
Every piece of land in the Merlin District has a designated use, and every zoning in the Merlin District needs to be approved by the Idar Government Office.
The site of the Idar Royal Exchange was eventually chosen by Bruno and the great engineers of the Principality of Idar on the south bank of the Idar River.
Compared to the north bank of the Idar River, which has the Venetian Arsenal, important ports, and a large number of shops, handicraft workshops and houses, the development of the south bank of the Principality of Idar is a little slower.
but……
This does not mean that the southern bank of the Idar River is unimportant.
Quite the contrary.
The south bank of the Idar River, that is, the southern part of the Merlin District, is exactly the new urban area that Bruno will vigorously build in the future! The establishment of the Idar Royal Exchange will undoubtedly bring great impetus to this land in the future!
Idar Royal Exchange,
Just from the name, one can easily infer its function and role.
trade!
But this is no ordinary transaction.
It's stock trading! Securities trading! Futures trading!
The establishment of the Idar Royal Exchange will surely leave a significant mark in the history of this world.
Because this is definitely a milestone in the history of economic development!
Although it seemed a little premature to start trading securities, it was something Bruno had to do.
There is no doubt that
The bursting of the tulip bubble will inevitably bring a huge amount of money to the Principality of Idar.
According to his estimation, the monetary gains obtained by the Principality of Idar through this artificially created tulip bubble will surely reach an astronomical figure that is difficult to measure!
so……
If Bruno can't get the money to the right place,
So……
Even the Principality of Idar, as a beneficiary, will inevitably suffer from extremely serious hyperinflation!
Even if the Principality of Idar can smoothly receive the inheritance of the Kingdom of Basel in the future, the wealth that has always been buried in the cellars of the Basel nobles must be handled in the most appropriate way, without any carelessness! That is why Bruno needs to make arrangements in advance to let the money flow to where it should go.
The establishment of the Idar Royal Exchange was just in time! This money could be used to develop commerce and support the development of small and medium-sized handicraft workshops.
It can be used to invest in scientific research and promote the process of magic industrialization at the fastest speed.
Or it could be used to strengthen the military and improve Idar's overall strength.
Bruno even had to bury part of the money deep underground in order to maintain the normal economic order and social operation of Idar Principality.
Pain and happiness!
This is Bruno’s truest feeling at this moment!
after all……
All of the above are just the driving forces that can be brought to the economic development of the Principality of Idar after the establishment of the Idar Royal Exchange.
And... this doesn't even include the wonder bonus it can bring! As a [SSSS] level custom wonder, the Brilliance Points that can be obtained alone have reached 200 points! The wonder bonus that Idar Royal Exchange can bring is what makes Bruno most excited! [Wonder Bonus 1: Bell of Dawn]
Big Ben (Elizabeth Tower) will ring once every hour.
By then, the ringing of the bell will dispel the greed in the hearts of Idar officials, reduce the corruption in the Principality of Idar, and create a clean and honest administrative agency.
[Wonder bonus 2: Economic hegemony]
GDP growth increased by 5%.
Trade efficiency increased by 15%,
Reduces unrest in overseas territories by 50%.
The production efficiency of industrial and commercial products increased by 15%,
Idar currency acceptance increased by 50%,
The probability of creating talents in related fields increases by 15%.
——
Just ask if it is awesome or not? ! ! !
Even Bruno, who had an open mind, couldn't help but marvel at the long list of amazing bonus effects.
It really is a [SSSS] level spectacle!
Such a spectacle bonus is enough to be compared with Idar Public University! Economic hegemony!
This thing sounds so awesome!
and……
Although the first wonder bonus does not seem so conspicuous, Bruno knows deeply that it is the wonder bonus with the most far-reaching impact on the Principality of Idar! Honesty!
Even though the Principality of Idar is first-rate in terms of action and execution nowadays, ...
When the external threats to the Principality of Idar gradually dissipate, who can guarantee that the officials of the Principality of Idar will still be as upright as they are now? ! "Just build it according to your plan!"
Putting down the plan report in his hand, Bruno spoke to Allison in a deep voice.
(End of this chapter)
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