Chapter 474： Gerd Rodney II

When Gerd was at Jingyao, he heard Irene describe the measures that should be coordinated with the development of industry and commerce.

But there are a lot of content in it that are not suitable for the royal realm.

"In fact," Gerd said, "His Majesty the King doesn't intend to do a big job right away, but chooses a few technologies to introduce in a targeted manner, and builds one or two factories first to see the effect."

"This is a prudent decision, after all, the situation in each region is different."

Hansel nodded his head in agreement, "As expected of His Majesty the King who is far-sighted."

"So, Sir Abbott," asked Gerd, "what technology and what kind of workshop can we use to make a profit as quickly as possible?"

"Porcelain, of course!" Hansel blurted out without thinking.

"Porcelain is simply stealing money. Even after layers of tariffs are exploited, it is the most profitable product of Arda."

Gerd nodded, "Oh, this is indeed."

He had seen nobles flocking to porcelain in Jingyao, now anyone who doesn't have one or two pieces of porcelain in their home would be ashamed to call themselves a noble.

Hansel pondered and said: "It's just that the technology of firing porcelain should not be easy to obtain."

"Why?" Gerd was a little puzzled at first, and then immediately reacted, "That's right, no one is willing to share such a profitable technology with others. That is to say, even with the so-called patent law, Earl Greiman is still conservative. The technique of firing porcelain?"

"Yes." Hansel nodded and replied, "Even if there is a patent law, not all technologies are open to the outside world, such as porcelain and guns."

Gerd asked: "Fire guns and cannons? Are they the fire crossbows and thunder hammers of the legendary sect outside? Are they really that powerful?"

Hansel confirmed: "They are one of the important reasons why Earl Greiman's force can subdue the major lords of the Northwest Gulf, including Duke Ferdinand."

Eureko Rodney on the side raised his eyebrows, "As a subject of His Majesty the King, Greiman should donate these advanced technologies to the kingdom free of charge, whether it's porcelain or guns."

Hearing his younger brother's words, Gerd frowned, but still asked, "If we make such a request, will Earl Greiman agree?"

"Uh…"

Hansel didn't answer.

The lords of the border territories of the kingdom have always only had the obligation to send troops to fight with the kingdom. This is a rule set by Aldo at the beginning of the founding of the country.

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

"That's unreasonable! This is a sign of disloyalty."

Eurico Rodney yelled, he took Hansel's hesitation as Gleiman's attitude, who made him also the director of the agricultural department appointed by Gleiman.

"Shut up, Yuriko."

Gerd scolded his brother. Loyalty does not mean paying unilaterally. If Graeman proves his loyalty in this way, can the royal family give a reward worthy of this loyalty? The current royal family can't even accommodate the southern nobles who lost their territories because of their loyalty.

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

He sighed inwardly.

It was also Hansel's temptation to throw out the porcelain and firearms on his own initiative just now, and then choose not to answer. He is a member of the technology review committee himself, and of course he knows which technologies can be given to others and which technologies cannot be given to others.

For a long time, the Aldo kingdom in his mind is powerful and glorious, and the king's rule over the vassals is strong. Even if there is a temporary rebellion by Giles and Veblen, it is nothing more than itchy skin. It's just a small problem, the kingdom is only temporarily encountering difficulties, and when it is relieved, these rebellions can be wiped out with one sentence, as simple as scratching an itch.

But what he saw and heard in the past two years made Hansel suspicious.

Giles and Veblen were still alive and kicking out the lords who were loyal to the king in the occupied land. The kingdom only signed a decent agreement with them and then ceased the war.

The king couldn't even appease the loyal courtiers who lost his land, and he had to travel thousands of miles to the Northwest Gulf, which was not popular in the eyes of the Jingyao nobles, to find a way.

Facing the newly rising Paul Greiman in the Northwest Gulf, Earl Gerd Rodney, one of the heirs to the throne, did not come directly to order him to hand over what he wanted, but planned to use a negotiation method attitude to contact.

Ah, if it was the time when the previous generations of kings were in power and the power of the king was at its peak, things would have been much easier. The king could make the vassals obediently hand over whatever he wanted with one order. —For example, a large piece of territory to compensate the other party.

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

However, Earl Greiman's status among the many nobles in Aldo has really increased, Hansel thought about it.

"I have ordered Earl Gerd to go to the Northwest Gulf as the plenipotentiary representative of the royal family to discuss with Earl Paul Greyman, Duke Henry Ferdinand, and other ministers in the Northwest Gulf about the introduction of the royal domain to the secondary industry .”

In this letter, the king first mentioned Earl Greiman emphatically, and Duke Ferdinand was mentioned politely, and the other lords were directly included in [Others].

Gerd did not intend to continue on the question of how Greiman had proved his loyalty,

He asked: "Apart from those technologies that Earl Greyman intends to exclusively enjoy, are there any technologies with higher returns that can be introduced to the royal realm?"

"Oh, it's the next best thing. In fact, there are still many technologies to choose from."

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

"For example, sun-dried salt technology can increase the output of table salt by multiples, dozens of times, or even hundreds of times compared with the traditional boiling salt method, and table salt is a necessary seasoning for everyone, and this can also generate a lot of profits. .”

"There is also a loom, the specific name is the flying shuttle loom, and one machine can be operated by only one person to match the original five or six skilled weavers."

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

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

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

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