The original site of the West India Exchange is located in Seville, southern Spain.
It is also the only wonder building located in Spain that is included in the Wonder Construction Illustration, besides the Alhambra Palace.
Although Tongliao Khan once said:
"Everyone has a glorious history, don't take a moment as eternity."
But……
This building, built in 1503, can definitely be seen as a microcosm and imprint of the once huge Spanish colonial empire before it fell apart.
During those hundreds of years, countless Spanish colonists set out from Seville, and the people who spoke Spanish as their national language expanded from the Iberian Peninsula to most of the world.
It was the royal body that dealt with economic and trade matters and legal disputes in the West Indies.
At the height of its power, any ocean-going ship required permission from the West India Exchange.
As for the other wonder Bruno wants to build,
Big Ben…
Its full name is actually the Elizabeth Tower, which is an annex to the Palace of Westminster, the parliament building of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
Yes,
This wonder that is famous in the Western world, this Gothic building that is regarded as a symbol of London and Britain, is actually just an annex to the Palace of Westminster.
West India Exchange and Elizabeth Tower,
One of them is a wonder located in Spain, and the other is a wonder located in the British Isles.
No matter which way you look at it, the West India Exchange and Big Ben should be independent wonders.
But……
In the wonder construction system, they are one of the few wonder buildings that can be bound to each other and magically modified.
Just like Idar Public University, which is built with the University of Oxford in the UK and the Library of Alexandria in Egypt as its core and incorporating a large number of well-known buildings.
The West India Exchange and Elizabeth Tower can also be combined into a new custom wonder.
To be honest,
After all, the West India Exchange was built too long ago.
The reason why it can be rated as a wonder by the wonder construction system is actually largely due to the historical significance it contains!
so……
In order to better fit the style of the wonder construction system,
This custom-built spectacle, made up of two wonders, draws in part on the artistic style and architectural form of the Palace of Westminster and other famous buildings.
As a result, its building rating reached [ssss] level!
Although compared to the [sssss]-level Idar Public University, this brand new custom-made wonder building has one less "s", but... the construction time, manpower and material resources it requires are also countless times less.
And this reorganized and spliced building also has a new and resounding name - Idar Royal Exchange!
Yes!
That’s right!
Idar Royal Exchange!
This title that sounds awesome has actually been holding back in Bruno's heart for countless days and nights!
Even as early as when he founded the Central Bank of Idar and the Union Savings Bank of Idar, Bruno had planned to name it after the Royal Bank of Idar.
but……
Bruno always felt that this name sounded a bit too loud, and even...it had an obvious meaning of transgression.
This is inconsistent with the strategy of "sustaining life and seeking development" that the Principality of Idar has always followed.
And now...
It's time!
For the Principality of Idar, the independence of the nobles in the western part of the empire and the establishment of the Cecil Kingdom are undoubtedly a just-in-time trial!
Since the Norman royal family did not even comment on the establishment of the Kingdom of Cecil, it is naturally reasonable to take a step forward and test the reaction of external forces.
after all……
The overall strength of the Idar Principality is much stronger than the Cecil Kingdom located in the west of the empire!
(Although other forces do not necessarily think so)
and,
Idar Royal Exchange,
Although there is the word "Royal" in the name, the "Royal" here does not specifically refer to the Stuart family, which leaves Bruno room for change.
As long as they are thick-skinned enough, the Alexander family, as the Norman royal family, can completely hide their lies and take their seats!
not to mention,
In the Principality of Idar, the call for Idar's independence has been growing day by day, and the senior officials of the Principality of Idar do not have a good impression of the Norman Empire, which has existed in name only.
As for the people...
All right,
Whether they are the native Idar people or the refugees from various places who later immigrated to the Principality of Idar, they all wish that the Principality of Idar would become independent as soon as possible, and they all wish that the cruel and unscrupulous Norman royal family would die!
Especially after experiencing the ravages of war and the comparison between the Principality of Idar, the people finally realized how huge the gap was between the other forces and the Principality of Idar!
And Bruno's name for this new wonder can be regarded as complying with public opinion.
According to his prediction,
As a Norman orthodox prince, Reitz only controlled the central and northern parts of the Norman Empire, and was sandwiched between several forces. He certainly would not dare to act rashly.
As for the Second Norman Empire of the eldest prince Pitzman...
What to say?
Anyone with a discerning eye can basically see that Pitzman is just a puppet pushed to the forefront by the Church of Light.
Anyway, the Principality of Idar has already become a thorn in the side of the Church of Light, a thorn in the flesh. Regardless of whether it transgresses or not, a head-on conflict with the Church of Light is only a matter of time...
In this case,
Then Bruno didn't mind adding a bit of fire to it, which not only made him feel good, but also allowed the people of the Idar Principality to gradually develop a stronger national identity.
Idar people are Idar people!
The Principality of Idar is the Principality of Idar!
No need to add the Norman prefix to the title!
What's more...
This is also the way Bruno is paving the way for the upcoming large-scale expansion.
As long as the tulip bubble is burst by itself, Basel will naturally be in chaos.
If you don't take advantage of the bubble burst to expand the territory of the Principality of Idar, enrich your own strength, and enhance the comprehensive national strength of the Principality of Idar, then Bruno thinks it is simply unjust!
Giving the soon-to-be-built exchange the name "Royal" is just the first step Bruno takes.
When the Kingdom of Basel was completely destroyed, when the territory of the Principality of Idar covered the entire Kingdom of Basel, when did the Principality of Idar declare its independence!
"Idar...Royal Exchange?!"
After hearing Bruno's words, the great engineers present could not help but look surprised.
but……
Surprise, surprise, surprise,
After a brief moment of surprise, their minds were suddenly enveloped in an unspeakable ecstasy.
indeed,
Many of them were born in the Kingdom of Basel and can be counted as former Baselites in a strict sense.
But……
The Principality of Idar is their spiritual home!
This is a country that they can fight for for their entire lives!
In the Kingdom of Basel, no noble would care about what great engineers think, and no noble would talk to them cordially.
Although they have a lot of skills, they can't find the opportunity to display them!
Even if they get favored by a noble lord by chance, but... no matter what, they can only be civilians, with no hope for the future at all!
And in the Principality of Idar...
The gap between the nobles and the common people is gradually narrowing. As long as they can achieve something, Bruno Stuart, the Duke of Idar, will give them the status they deserve!
"This feeling is so good!"
Master Allison said excitedly: "Don't worry, Duke, we will definitely make the Idar Royal Exchange the most shining architectural wonder in the Merlin District!"
"One..." Bruno added.
…
As long as they have a clear goal, the great engineers of the Idar Principality will burst out with action and execution capabilities that others cannot match.
In just three to five days, the excited and excited engineers placed a complete architectural plan on Bruno's desk.
When building wonders in Idar City and Merin District, every detail must be taken into consideration.
after all……
As early as two years ago, Bruno drew a circle for the Merlin District on the map hanging in his study (see Chapter 155 for details).
There is a deep-water harbor in the west and the city of Idar in the east.
The Principality of Idar's overseas expansion strategy and the geographical location of the Merin District are bound to make this area one of the most economically prosperous areas in the entire Principality of Idar.
so……
Every piece of land in the Merin District has a defined use, and every zoning in the Merin District requires approval from the Idar Government Affairs Office.
The address of the Idar Royal Exchange was finally chosen by Bruno and the great engineers of the Idar Principality on the south bank of the Idar River.
Compared with the north bank of the Idar River, which has the Venetian armory, important ports, and a large number of shops, handicraft workshops and residential buildings, the development of the Principality of Idar on the south bank is slightly slower.
but……
This does not mean that the south bank of the Idar River is unimportant.
On the contrary,
The south bank of the Idar River, that is, the southern part of the Merlin District, is the new city that Bruno will vigorously build in the next period of time!
The establishment of the Idar Royal Exchange will undoubtedly bring great impetus to this land in the future!
Idar Royal Exchange,
From this name alone, you can easily infer its functions and effects.
trade!
But this is not an ordinary transaction,
But stock trading! Securities trading! Futures trading!
The establishment of the Idar Royal Exchange will definitely leave a mark in the history of this world.
Because this is definitely a milestone in the history of economic development!
Although it may seem a little premature to trade securities, it is what Bruno has to do.
no doubt,
The bursting of the tulip bubble will inevitably bring a huge amount of money to the Principality of Idar.
According to his estimation, through this man-made tulip bubble, the monetary benefits obtained by the Principality of Idar will surely reach an astronomical figure that is difficult to measure!
so……
If Bruno can't get the money to go to the right place,
So……
Even the Principality of Idar, which is a beneficiary, will surely suffer extremely severe hyperinflation!
Even if the Principality of Idar can successfully receive the inheritance of the Kingdom of Basel in the future, the wealth that has always been buried in the cellars of the Basel nobles must be handled in the most appropriate manner, and there is no room for sloppiness!
It is precisely for this reason that Bruno needs to make arrangements in advance to let the money flow to where it should go.
The establishment of the Idar Royal Exchange comes at the right time!
This money can be used to develop business and support the development of small and medium-sized handicraft workshops.
It can be used to invest in scientific research and promote the process of magic industrialization as quickly as possible.
Or it can be used to enhance military power and improve Idar's overall strength.
Bruno even had to bury part of his money deep underground in order to maintain the normal economic order and social operation of Idar.
Painful and happy!
This is Bruno's most real feeling at this time!
after all……
The above are only the promotion effects that can be brought to the economic development of the Principality of Idar after the establishment of the Idar Royal Exchange.
And...this doesn't even count the wonder bonus it can bring!
As a [ssss] level custom wonder, the number of brilliance points that can be obtained alone has reached as many as 200 points!
The miraculous bonuses that the Idar Royal Exchange can bring are what excites Bruno the most!
[One of the wonder bonuses: the bell of dawn]
Big Ben (Elizabeth Tower) rings every hour.
By then, the ringing of the bell will dispel the greed in the hearts of Idar officials, reduce the degree of corruption in the Principality of Idar, and create a clean and honest administrative agency.
[Wonder Bonus 2: Economic Hegemony]
GDP growth increased by 5%,
Increase trade efficiency by 15%,
The rebellion level of overseas territories is reduced by 50%.
Industrial and commercial product production efficiency increased by 15%,
Idar currency acceptance increased by 50%,
The probability of talent birth in related fields increases by 15%.
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Just ask whether it’s awesome or not?!!!
Even Bruno, who has a broad vision, couldn't help but marvel when he saw this long list of wonders and bonus effects.
It is indeed a [ssss] level spectacle!
Such a spectacle bonus is comparable to that of Idar Public University!
Economic supremacy!
This thing sounds so awesome when it sounds like it!
and……
Although the first wonder bonus does not seem so conspicuous, Bruno knows very well that it is the wonder bonus that has the most profound impact on the Principality of Idar!
Integrity and integrity!
Regardless of the current situation, the Idar Principality’s operational capabilities and execution capabilities are among the best.
But……
When the foreign troubles in the Principality of Idar gradually dissipate, who can guarantee that the officials of the Principality of Idar will still be as upright and upright as they are now?!
"Just build it according to your plan!"
Putting down the plan report in his hand, Bruno said in a deep voice to Allison.