After a week of deliberation and preparation, the Baths of Caracalla will finally be officially opened to the people of Idar Territory.
The Baths of Caracalla, built in the eastern part of Idar City, can be said to be one of several wonders and the one most closely connected with the people.
Therefore, the successful completion of the Baths of Caracalla undoubtedly aroused great interest among the people of Idar.
The tall Roman aqueduct almost crosses the entire city. It not only provides sufficient water for the Baths of Caracalla, but also provides stable domestic water for the newly built water supply station in Idar.
Coupled with the water wells scattered throughout Idar City, the people of Idar City no longer have to go outside the city to fetch water in the cold winter, so they can devote more time to work!
According to Bruno's order, within two years after the completion of the Caracalla Baths, the people of Idarland can receive a free admission ticket to the Caracalla Baths (public bath part) every quarter, that is to say... one year
You can go to the Caracalla Baths and take four baths for free.
At first glance, issuing one free ticket every quarter seems a bit small, but what Bruno wants to do more is to use such measures to improve the hygiene awareness of the people in Idar.
People in this era didn't take baths very often, not even once or twice a year.
However... this has nothing to do with so-called religious beliefs, and the Church of Light does not regard bathing as a taboo.
The main reason why people are not interested in bathing is because people's lives are generally poor. When they don't even have enough to eat, how can they have any free time to care about hygiene and cleanliness?
Furthermore, most people dig food from the fields, and their bodies are covered with dust at the end of the day. Even washing them is in vain.
However, as the living standards of the people in Idar improved and the urban environment became tidier, people gradually took baths more frequently.
Moreover, among the wonder bonuses possessed by the Baths of Caracalla, there is also a description of improving public hygiene awareness, so...
If you think the tickets are too few, you can buy them with your own money!
It’s not expensive anyway…
According to Bruno's thinking, even if the spectacle bonus of the large bathhouse can subtly improve the hygiene awareness of the people of Idar, it cannot be achieved overnight, so...
Naturally, Bruno also wanted to add fuel to the fire, and was given free admission tickets for two years, which was also the icing on the cake.
The news that the Baths of Caracalla would be open to the public spread early on.
So... early in the morning on the opening day, the Caracalla Baths were crowded with Idar people queuing up.
Fortunately, Bruno had the foresight to not only widen the roads around the Baths of Caracalla, but also build a large square in front of the main entrance of the Baths of Caracalla.
Otherwise, even the newly established Idar Public Security Bureau would be unable to withstand the gathering of such a large crowd, and something might happen.
And as Bruno expected, the shops around the square and roads are also doing brisk business. Although they have just opened, they are already showing signs of becoming the commercial center of Idar East City.
Georgia came here early with her family, and she couldn't help but feel particularly excited when she saw the crowds of people in front of her.
For him, after being able to have enough food and clothing, what could be more exciting than watching his hometown become better and better?
For a time, the pride of being an Idar person arose spontaneously.
The most important thing is...
Although there may be buildings of this size in other cities, they are all prepared for noble men!
The Caracalla Baths and the shops around them are all open to civilians!
Once upon a time, most of the shops where common people shopped were just broken wooden houses huddled in alleys. How could a lord build a neighborhood specifically and build a super luxurious bathhouse for the lowest common people?
Naturally, Bruno also attended the opening ceremony of the Caracalla Baths. After a soul-stirring and thought-provoking speech, the name of Bruno Stuart, Count of Idar, became louder and louder, and was firmly remembered by more and more Idars.
Keep it in mind.
In Bruno's opinion, he does not need to know the civilians of Idar Territory, but the civilians of Idar Territory must know him.
Only in this way can his bright and majestic image become the object of worship of the people of Idar.
Although from the perspective of future generations, personality worship will cause certain problems, but... this is at least much better than a wholesale belief in the Church of Light!
Looking at the eyes full of hope for the future, Bruno also felt extremely proud, because it represented the heartfelt recognition of him by the people of Idar! It represented that the series of measures he had implemented in the Idar Territory had already gained recognition.
The support of the broadest people in Idar!
This is the foundation of your rule!
Just when the people of Idar City were shocked by the majesty of the Baths of Caracalla and enjoyed the gradually prosperous life of Idar City,
Baumiril Braun, deputy director of the Central Intelligence Agency in Idar, finally passed the port of the Solon River and rode a fast horse that he had just replaced to gallop towards the city of Idar.
…
"What did you say?"
In the lord's castle, Bruno couldn't help but frowned tightly when faced with the important information brought by Baumiril at full speed.
"The second prince Rez reached an agreement with the king of the Odin Empire, Alio O'Sullivan, and ceded the eastern region of the empire, including the Idar territory!" Baumiril Braun replied anxiously.
"The journey has been tiring and difficult. You should go down and rest first. I want to think about it carefully..." Bruno waved his hand and said in a deep voice.
"yes!"
Since Baumelier is so sure, it can be said that the matter is almost certain.
But... Bruno couldn't help but reveal a wry smile when he thought that the first important intelligence brought to him by the CIA, which he had worked so hard to cultivate for so long, was such unfavorable news for the Idar Territory.
Some people may think that for the local lords, this is just a matter of replacing a boss with allegiance, but the fact is that it is by no means that simple.
Although the Norman Empire and the Odin Empire were both "empires", their political systems were very different.
The Norman Empire was an empire composed of countless nobles, while the Odin Empire was an "imitation" derived from countless barbarian tribes.
King Odin Alio O'Sullivan represents not so much the royal family of the Odin Empire, but rather the most powerful tribe in the Odin Empire.
Just like the update of Civilization 6's "New Era Season Pass", barbarian camps will also transform into independent city-states over time and become members of civilized society.
The Odin Empire is a barbarian royal court composed of countless barbarian tribes.
It is precisely because of this that in the Odin hierarchy, the Norman nobles have no place at all, so... war has become the only choice Bruno faces!