In spring, the end of the season has finally arrived.
Duke Otto and most of the nobles have to return to their respective territories to check the status of spring plowing. otbnkotgt During his parting time, William continued to explain in detail to Duke Otto the path the principality should take next: "In terms of administration, you can listen to the words of Bishop Peter.
In addition, these people, including Paul who was a shepherd, are all useful talents.
In terms of military, the expansion of the new army, the selection of talents, and the establishment of military schools, etc.
As for the matter, father, you are capable enough.
I won’t say anything more.
However, the gun factory is our lifeblood and must be firmly grasped.
This is the most important.
After all, half of the new army's combat effectiveness is based on new weapons.
As for the issue of raw materials.
There are small amounts of coal and iron ore in the Mazovia region.
Enough to produce in a short time.
But we still have to look for new sources of supply.
There are two nearest high-quality iron ore mines to us, one in Shilonsk and the other in Ruthenia.
As far as I know, Archduke Henry of Shilonsk was also very interested in developing industry.
He will not give up his coal and iron resources to others.
Even if we are allowed to share, there will definitely be some harsh conditions that we cannot accept.
Therefore, the only place where we can really obtain heavy industrial resources is Ruthenia. " Hearing what William said, Duke Otto couldn't help but frowned: "But didn't I say before that I wouldn't move to Ruthenia for the time being?"
"Not moving to Ruthenia for the time being does not mean not to develop Ruthenia's coal and iron resources."
William said: "The soldiers cannot enter Ruthenia, but the prospecting team and miners can enter.
In other words, with The prospecting team entered in exchange for the Mystian army not entering Ruthenia."
"Threatening them with force to make them hand over the mining rights to us" Duke Otto asked.
"Yes, that's what I mean."
William nodded: "Salida Khan is a smart man, he will listen to us.
And as a reward, we can also provide him with some help.
Before we are ready, he This shield is necessary to exist.
Father, you understand this, right?"
William stared at Duke Otto.
Duke Otto, who felt quite dissatisfied, nodded helplessly: "I understand."
Although the Duke had an upright temperament and did not like to use these tricks, he also knew that William was right.
"Then there is no problem."
William nodded: "I have taken the time to write these policy priorities into documents.
Father can take a look."
As he said this, he handed over a stack of manuscripts that he had already prepared.
To Duke Otto: "Then, that's it."
After William finished speaking, the carriage also stopped.
He and Prince Otto got out of the carriage one after another.
The place where the carriage stopped was the dividing line between the Principality of Mystia and Polotsk.
"Take care of yourself, father, I will write to you often."
William said to Duke Otto.
"Take care of yourself too."
Otto couldn't help but hugged his son, and then kissed his forehead: "If you are tired outside, come home quickly."
"I will come back, father."
William replied.
At the same time, the door of another carriage also opened.
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Shalumi jumped down from the carriage.
They ran up to the two of them, and after saluting Duke Otto, they also said goodbye to each other.
Yes, Charlotte is leaving with William.
This has been said before.
"Then I'll go back."
Although I am very reluctant to leave my son and niece.
But Duke Otto could not keep them.
I sighed secretly in my heart.
After feeling that I was helpless, I forced a smile and said these words.
"We will take care of ourselves, uncle," Shalumi replied It was at this time that the sound of horses running was heard not far away.
The sound attracted the attention of Shalumi and the other three.
They turned around and saw a team of horses running towards them.
"Elise" saw a familiar figure in the cavalry.
William couldn't help but smile bitterly As the cavalry approached, Elise von Trieste, William's fiancée, dismounted.
After that, her legs trembled slightly and she almost didn't stand up.
From this, it can be seen that she was riding continuously for an unknown period of time.
But she still gritted her teeth, walked to William in two or three steps, and then couldn't help but ask:
"Why did William leave me behind?"
"I" Facing Elise's question, William opened his mouth and felt a little speechless for a moment.
Nothing I say feels appropriate.
But Elise is not stupid, nor is she messy.
After saying something that made William feel embarrassed, she threw herself into William's arms the next moment: "Take me with you.
I will follow you wherever you go."
Although she was shy and embarrassed, Elise still said this without hesitation.
"I won't let you down."
Finally, William gave this answer.
""Being around them, Shalumi was naturally very unhappy and angry.
Want to talk but don't know what to say.
He stamped his feet and turned his head away from them.
On the other side, Duke Otto smiled bitterly and shook his head, also not knowing what to say.
That's it, there are two more people in the Hereford family's motorcade, Elise and her personal maid.
At the beginning, William was a little worried.
But if you think about it carefully, it doesn't seem to be a big deal.
It's relatively high.
There's nothing to hide in what I want to do this time.
These are all fair and square things.
And even if she did something outrageous, Elise should be able to trust her.
In addition, William decided to find an opportunity to take a further step with Elise.
After the marriage, she was tied to the Hereford family's chariot.
This way there is no problem at all.
That's it.
Along the way, except for the fact that Elise and Shalumi didn't deal with each other, which gave William a headache, nothing else was a big deal.
Because William believed that this small difficulty would eventually disappear with his own efforts.
Elise and Chalumi may not be as close as sisters, but they would never want to kill each other like they do now.
Reluctantly accept the other person's existence.
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William felt that as long as he did this, it would be enough.
Of course, now it seems that even this seemingly "simple" task is very difficult to complete, and it may even be more difficult than defeating the Tartariya Khanate and wiping out its 200,000-strong army.
Fortunately, William had plenty of time to make this happen.
After all, this is a lifelong mission, and the mission time limit is a lifetime.
In fact, the distance between the Principality of Mystia and the Polotsk Federal Provincial Republic is not very far.
After Mystia claimed sovereignty over several forests, swamps and wastelands, the two sides' territories became bordering.
The territory of the Polotsk Federal Provincial Republic is not very large.
From the southern border to the capital Riga, it only takes three days by horse-drawn carriage.
William walked for twenty days in a three-day journey.
He was very busy, busy and happy.
Just like all the foreigners who go to bankrupt countries to hunt for bargains.
It feels very comfortable.
After experiencing a speculative frenzy and the bursting of the bubble, Polotsk suffered from numerous economic syndromes.
The once bustling cities, business districts, workshops, prosperous towns and villages have all become lifeless.
Of course, this is not what William needs to worry about.
What William cares about is that he can buy things from all over Polotsk at unimaginably low prices that even money could not buy before.
From various bankrupt workshops to even some steam engine factories that have begun to take shape.
William acquired a large amount of machinery and equipment.
In addition, those bankrupt factory owners and skilled workers who lost their jobs were also recruited by William.
These are workers who make farm tools, weave cloth, make pottery, make art, forge iron, make wood products, furniture, tables and chairs, and other skilled workers.
Some people, their families, and machines and equipment were all moved away and prepared to go to the Principality of Mystia.
There are also some products that are preparing to resume production in situ.
In fact, the products are not without sales.
As a manufacturing center that radiates the entire large border area, the sales of the products of the Polotsk Federal Provincial Republic have always been very good.
In fact, after a large number of manufacturing factories had insufficient cash flow and had to close down, business became even easier.
Large numbers of dealers who were eager to take delivery of goods but could not find the source of goods were willing to beg their grandparents to increase their prices by several percent. , are only willing to get the goods before they default on their debts.
So William came at just the right time.
If he arrives a few months later, suppliers whose supply chains are broken will also go bankrupt in large numbers due to debt defaults and contract breaches.
By that time, the entire industrial chain will be completely broken.
The market in Polotsk is really at a loss.
William quickly understood the problem Polotsk faced.
They do not lack raw materials, mechanical equipment, skilled workers, supply channels, dealers or markets.
They just lack the funds to get the entire industry going.
The whole of Polotsk was like a steam engine that was intact but without fuel.
All William had to do was invest enough money before the machine was completely scrapped.
As long as he does this, he can make a profit without losing money. 160420oshow7: