Chapter 478 Gerd Rodney 2

Gerd had heard Irene describe the measures that should be taken to develop industry and commerce when he was in Jingyao.

But there were many contents that were not suitable for the royal territory.

"In fact," Gerd said, "His Majesty the King does not intend to do a big job right away, but to select a few technologies to introduce in a targeted manner and build one or two factories to see the effect."

"This is a cautious decision. After all, the situation in each region is different."

Hansel nodded in agreement, "Your Majesty is worthy of being a far-sighted king."

"Then, Sir Abbott," Gerd asked, "What technologies should we use and what kind of factories should we build to make profits as soon as possible?"

"Of course it's porcelain!" Hansel blurted out without thinking.

"Porcelain is simply robbing money. Even after layers of tariffs, it is the most profitable product in Alda."

Gerd nodded, "Oh, this is indeed."

He had seen the nobles flocking to porcelain in Jingyao. Now, if anyone does not have one or two pieces of porcelain in his home, he would be embarrassed to say that he is a noble.

Hansel pondered and said, "It's just that the technology for firing porcelain shouldn't be easy to obtain."

"Why?" Gerd was a little confused at first, then immediately reacted, "That's right, no one is willing to share such a profitable technology with others. So, even with the so-called patent law, Count Graman still keeps the technology for firing porcelain secret?"

"Yes." Hansel nodded and replied, "Even with the patent law, not all technologies are open to the outside world, such as porcelain and muskets and artillery."

Gerd asked: "Musketeers? Are they the fire crossbows and thunder hammers of the legend outside? Are they really that powerful? "

Hansel confirmed: "They are one of the important reasons why Earl Graman's military force can convince the major lords of the Northwest Bay, including Duke Ferdinand."

Eurico Rodney's eyebrows jumped up, "As a minister of His Majesty the King, Graman should contribute these advanced technologies to the kingdom free of charge, whether it is porcelain or muskets and artillery."

Hearing his brother's words, Gerd frowned, but still asked: "If we make such a request, can Earl Graman agree?"

"Uh..."

Hansel did not answer.

The lords of the kingdom's border territories have always had the obligation to send troops to follow the kingdom to fight. This is a rule set at the beginning of the founding of Aldo. It is a reward for the lords to go to the desolate land to be sealed and expand the territory.

This rule has never changed. Although the current Northwest Bay is no longer a desolate place after several years of development, it is still a border area of ​​the kingdom.

"How ridiculous! This is a sign of disloyalty."

Eurico Rodney yelled, he took Hansel's hesitation as Graman's attitude, who made him the head of the Ministry of Agriculture appointed by Graman.

"Shut up, Yurico."

Gerd scolded his brother. Loyalty does not mean unilateral contribution. If Graman proved his loyalty in this way, can the royal family give a reward worthy of this loyalty? The current royal family can't even settle the southern nobles who lost their territory because of their loyalty.

Seeing Gerd's performance, Hansel felt mixed emotions. Is the royal family really so weak?

He sighed in his heart.

Just now, he took the initiative to throw out porcelain and firearms, and then chose not to answer. It was also a test for Hansel. He himself was a member of the technical review committee, and of course he knew which technologies could be given to others and which technologies could not be given to others.

All along, in his mind, the Kingdom of Aldo was powerful and glorious, and the king's rule over his vassals was strong. Even if Giles and Veblen rebelled temporarily, it was just a minor problem like itchy skin. The kingdom was just in trouble temporarily, and when it recovered, it could suppress these rebellions with one word, just as easy as scratching an itch.

But what he saw and heard in the past two years made Hansel begin to doubt.

Giles and Veblen were still alive and kicking, and they drove out the lords loyal to the king on the occupied land. The kingdom only signed a truce with them with a merely decent agreement.

The king couldn't even appease his loyal ministers who lost their land, and he had to travel thousands of miles to the Northwest Bay, which was previously considered inferior in the eyes of the Crystal Nobles, to find a solution.

In the face of Paul Graman, who had recently risen in the Northwest Bay, Earl Gerd Rodney, one of the heirs to the throne, did not directly go to his door and order him to hand over what he wanted, but planned to approach him in a negotiating manner.

Ah, if it was the previous generations of kings who were in power and the royal power was at its peak, things would be much easier. The king could make the vassals obediently hand over anything he wanted with just one order. If the king was happy, he might compensate them by rewarding them with a large amount of wealth, such as a large piece of territory.

But now the royal family has few chips that can make the vassals willingly contribute, including the force used for deterrence and the wealth used for rewards.

However, Count Graman's status among the many nobles in Aldo is really rising, Hansel thought about it.

"I have ordered Count Gerd to go to the Northwest Bay as the royal family's plenipotentiary representative to discuss the introduction of the secondary industry into the royal territory with Count Paul Graman, Duke Henry Ferdinand and other nobles in the Northwest Bay."

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In this letter, the king first emphasized Count Graman and politely mentioned Duke Ferdinand, and the other lords were directly classified as [Others].

Gerd did not intend to continue the question of how Graman would prove his loyalty.

He asked: "In addition to the technologies that Count Graman intends to use exclusively, are there any technologies with higher returns that can be introduced to the royal territory?"

"Oh, as a second choice, there are actually many technologies to choose from."

The atmosphere just now was a bit awkward, and Hansel tried his best to ease it.

"For example, the technology of drying salt can increase the output of salt by several times, dozens of times, or even hundreds of times compared with the traditional method of boiling salt. Salt is a necessary seasoning for everyone, and this can also generate a lot of profits."

"There is also a loom, specifically called a flying shuttle loom. One machine only needs one person to operate it, which can replace the original five or six skilled weavers."

"There are also various agricultural machinery. Although the manufacturing technology is not passed on, it is also very good to buy the finished products back, which can greatly promote the development of agriculture."

"There is also the manufacturing technology of oarless sailboats. Because the development of maritime trade is too rapid, the merchant ships in the northwest bay can be said to be in short supply. I think Earl Graman is very happy to see a new shipyard built to alleviate this situation."

"Oh, there is also the technology of making honeycomb coal, which can greatly improve the winter heating of the people in the royal territory. Although Jingyao is located in the south, it will be cold for a while in winter."

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