When the three-masted warship "Explorer" slowly left the port in the presence of the people of Idar, Captain Howson's heart was filled with unspeakable pride and ambition.
This time, he will open up territory for the Principality of Idar.
On this trip, he will explore the unknown land on the other side of the ocean for Bruno Stuart, Duke of Idar.
Although the task of leading an army to sea carries extremely high risks, it is a favorite in the eyes of all Idar admirals.
There is no way, military merit is hard to earn!
As soon as he heard about the mission of the ocean expedition, Captain Hausen, who was busy supervising the construction of the Venice Armory, volunteered to become the commander-in-chief of this ocean voyage.
For Captain Howson, spending all day in the military port doing construction work is really no fun.
Under the influence of Navy Commander Mar Cullen, almost all high-ranking officers of the Idar Navy are eager to return with honors on the battlefield and expand territory for the Principality of Idar.
Moreover, if it weren't for the fact that Mal Cullen, the commander of the Idar Navy, needed to be at the center and was also busy directing the operations in the aristocratic area south of Basel, Captain Howson would not be able to do such a good job.
When he saw the figures of the crowd on the shore gradually disappearing from his sight, Captain Hausen turned his head and faced the boundless blue sea in front of him.
Captain Hausen knew very well that there might be huge dangers hidden under the calm sea.
but,
Even though he knew that ocean voyage was dangerous, Captain Howson still decided to do it.
Opportunities and risks coexist.
Captain Howson believed that with the support given to him by the Duke, the possible dangers had already been minimized.
The nautical charts brought by Mundell helped Captain Howson avoid wrong routes and troubled planning, and the compressed biscuits delivered later solved a major problem in logistical supply.
Thinking of this, he couldn't help but turn his head and look at the soldiers of the Idar navy who were happily carrying compressed biscuits on the deck.
Pieces of compressed biscuits are like "miniature versions" of bricks, stacked squarely on top of each other. At first glance, they look extremely hard.
In fact, at the very beginning, Captain Howson was extremely suspicious of this kind of thing that made him giggle at first glance.
Moreover, this thing is indeed extremely hard to bite, even a bit harder than the black bread that ordinary people eat.
But what Captain Hausen didn't expect was that as long as it was soaked in water or held in his mouth for a while, this extremely hard food would become much softer.
Not only can it be chewed, but the unique mellow fragrance of grains will also burst out in the mouth.
There are almost no shortcomings except that it tastes dry. Not only does it take up less space, but it also makes you feel full.
Coupled with the sun-dried chopped vegetables to ensure that the soldiers can more fully absorb nutrients, the food on the "Explorer" can be regarded as one of the best in the entire Idar Navy.
"Fighters of the Idar Navy!"
Captain Howson stood at the bow of the ship and shouted loudly to the soldiers on the deck.
"The Duke has entrusted this important task related to the future continuation of the Idar Navy to our hands. Naturally, we cannot live up to the great trust entrusted to us by the Duke. Now... boys, get moving! We must strive to do it within two days.
Within, sail out of Merlin Bay and head for the distant sea!"
“*·~&%!*(￥”
As Captain Hausen finished speaking, these energetic naval soldiers couldn't help but cheer loudly.
They didn't know what they were shouting, but they knew that when they returned to this land again, they would be greeted by the cheers and applause of the people, and they would be given honor and wealth by the Duke.
…
When the navy soldiers mustered up the courage to sail the "Explorer" into the boundless sea, the people on the shore were also watching the three-masted warship's voyage.
After all, the mission of ocean navigation is only an internal arrangement of the Idar Navy. Therefore, in fact, the people cheering on the shore did not know the important mission of the three-masted warship "Explorer".
But this does not prevent them from cheering and looking sideways, because in the eyes of these Idar people, all Idar soldiers are good.
In the hearts of the vast majority of Idar people, there is a common point of view.
That is...
It is precisely because of the leadership of Bruno Stuart, Duke of Idar, and the fearless life and death of countless Idar soldiers that the Principality of Idar can always stand in the east of the empire, without fear of the prying eyes of any young person.
so,
Every Idar soldier deserves their respect.
They will spontaneously pay high respect to the Idar Army soldiers on patrol and look at the majestic appearance of the Idar Navy ships with proud eyes.
They will spontaneously tell the story of the Idar people's fight against the enemy to the infant children, and will also pass on the changes brought to this land by Bruno Stuart, Duke of Idar, in the streets and alleys.
Whether it is the army or the navy,
Whether it is the anonymous Idar agent or the dedicated Idar police officer,
These heroic warriors, who belong to Bruno Stuart, Duke of Idar, and will fight for the benefit of all Idar people, are undoubtedly the most respected group of people in this land.
Whether they are poor serfs or common people who barely have enough food and clothing, the vast majority of parents living on this land either hope that their children can become guards who defend this land, or they hope that they can live a life with the talents needed to become a Duke.
In short,
Bruno has successfully presented the image of himself and the Idar army in a perfect way in front of all the Idar people.
"Your Majesty, your instructions have been handed over to Captain Howson."
In the military port, on an inconspicuous watchtower, Bruno was using a telescope to look at the three-masted warship that was gradually disappearing from his field of vision.
Navigation charts have been given, and new military rations have been given. Bruno has done everything he can currently do.
However, after all, this was his first exploration of the Forsaken Land, so... apart from curiosity and expectation, Bruno still felt a little nervous.
Not to mention what exactly is in the Forgotten Land, even though there are routes and charts provided by the wonder construction system, the vast ocean is changing rapidly, and any storm is enough to make the naval soldiers on the "Explorer" drink.
pot.
"I hope they can return safely..." Bruno couldn't help but murmured.
"Don't worry, Lord Duke, our three-masted warship is the most powerful warship in the world. Coupled with well-trained soldiers, we will definitely be able to find the land that your ancestors once mentioned." Mondale quickly
said.
"I hope so..."
Bruno changed the subject and confirmed again: "Except for the charts, have you sent all the compressed biscuits you asked to deliver to the Navy?"
"They have all been sent over. Captain Hausen is very excited about this new type of rations, saying that it can greatly enhance the survivability of the Idar Navy."
"Not only for the navy, but also for food factories in the south to further expand production. Not only must the compressed biscuits produced be covered by all Idar troops in the shortest possible time, but even the public's demand for this new type of food must be gradually met.
." Bruno said seriously.
The southern food factory that Bruno mentioned is actually the place where compressed biscuits are produced.
After returning from the French Islands, Bruno, who had personally experienced the difficulties faced by the soldiers, began to turn his attention to the army's food, grass and supplies.
In this era, the transportation of grain and grass has always been an important issue that hindered the progress of the war.
Including the Principality of Idar, in addition to sea and canal transportation, if you want to transport grain, grass and baggage for the army, you can only choose to transport it through ox carts, horse-drawn carriages and other methods.
The more food and baggage is escorted, the more manpower is needed.
But this gave rise to a problem that had to be faced, that is... the manpower escorting the grain and fodder also needed to eat.
To give a chestnut,
When setting out, we prepare ten units of food, grass and baggage. When we arrive at the destination, we usually only have seven or eight units left.
This is not because someone is deliberately greedy, but because the lack of food has entered the stomachs of the soldiers responsible for escorting the food and grass.
In the absence of freight transport vehicles such as trains, this is almost an unsolvable problem.
therefore,
Bruno had to find another way.
The emergence of compressed biscuits has greatly reduced the volume of grain and grass baggage, and accordingly reduced the manpower required to escort military grain.
It not only reduces the losses on the road, but also improves the efficiency of food and grass transportation. Soldiers far away from the front line can also travel lightly, reducing the weight of the soldiers.
The Southern Idar Food Factory was first built under the leadership of Ford.
Since most of the northern part of the Idar Territory is an industrial area, and the grain-producing areas are mainly concentrated in the south, the food factory that requires a large amount of grain as raw materials was chosen to be located in the small town of Malfoy in the southern part of the Idar Territory.
The small town of Malfoy was originally the territory of Baron Malfoy, but more than twenty years ago, when the only remaining bloodline of the Malfoy family was killed in the Highlands, the town was also occupied by the then Stuart family.
Patriarch Adam Stuart was given back.
Today, the Idar Avenue connecting Mann Fortress and Idar City passes through the town of Malfoy, making this originally inconspicuous town one of the most important transportation hubs in the southern part of the Idar Territory.
As the core town in the southern agricultural region, Malfoy Town is not only the location of the granary of southern Idarland, but also began to delve into the agricultural field under the leadership of the southern food factory, and achieved remarkable results during this period.
"And also provide it to... the people?"
After hearing Bruno's words, Mundell confirmed repeatedly.
As Mundell's time with Bruno gradually increased, he also roughly understood some of Bruno's ideas and logic.
Producing more compressed biscuits requires more manpower, more farmland needs to be opened up, and more jobs are created for refugees who have no means of production.
but……
In Mundell's opinion, is it really necessary to provide this kind of compressed biscuits to ordinary people?
Although in some aspects, Mundell can keep up with Bruno's pace, but according to his consistent thinking, good things like compressed biscuits must be left to the Duke's own preparation.
As for whether the people need it or not... anyway, black bread can feed them, so why bother.
"Yes, not only the army, but also the people will need this kind of food."
Bruno nodded seriously.
The existence of black bread has indeed saved many Idar people from hunger, but the living standards of the Idar people cannot remain where they are forever.
It's not because Bruno is such a saint.
Rather, it is because only when the Idar people have spare money in their hands, the living standards of the people will be improved, the tax revenue that Bruno can collect will increase, and a virtuous cycle can be achieved.
If we just blindly bury the wealth in our hands deep underground, then as a time traveler, what is the difference between Bruno and the noble men in this world?
Only by spending the money in his hands can Bruno's wealth truly realize its value.
Therefore, since the war with the Odins came to an end, in addition to building wonders, Bruno began to invest a large amount of money in the fields of people's livelihood and some industrial fields that had not been paid attention to before.
As a time traveler, Bruno has seen the lessons learned from the bear, so he knows very well that blindly developing military industry will only cause the industrial structure of the Principality of Idar to become more deformed.
Therefore, Bruno spent a huge amount of money to build Idar Public University and sent Idar agents to recruit talents in the interior of the empire.
Only when the Principality of Idar advances in all fields can it truly establish a foothold in the eastern part of the empire and make the Principality of Idar a powerful force that no one can destroy.
During the period after the war, not only compressed biscuits, but also scattered daily necessities such as soap and toothbrushes began to gradually enter civilian life.
besides,
The Idar Textile Factory, jointly funded by Count Bailey and Bruno Stuart, Duke of Idar, has also been officially established in the Cologne Industrial Zone.
A large amount of wool imported from the eastern highlands of the Odin Empire was transported to the factory, and countless extremely low-cost garments were transported to various parts of the Principality of Idar through Jenny machines and assembly line operations.
The cultivated land of the Idar people is no longer just about the few kinds of food that can fill their stomachs. Although various vegetables and fruits are still expensive compared to a single staple food, the Idar people have more vegetable baskets.
Lots of choices.
And these obvious changes are what really makes Bruno feel happy.
because,
The appearance of the Idar Principality presented to Bruno gradually coincided with what Bruno hoped it would look like as time went by.