As the end of the year is approaching, every morning, the earth in early winter will be wrapped in a layer of silvery gauze.
The cold wind in winter makes people feel chilly, and the bare branches sway from side to side in the cold wind, like dancers standing at a high place.
However, no matter how cold the winter day is, it is difficult to stop the excitement in the hearts of the Idar people, and it is difficult to erase the obvious smiles and expectations on the faces of the Idar people.
As for the reason...
The Principality of Idar will be officially independent on January 1, 540 in the new calendar. At that time, Bruno Stuart, Duke of Idar, will also ascend the throne and proclaim himself emperor, reshuffling the situation on the entire continent!
Therefore, after the Idar Government Affairs Office officially issued the "Several Implementation Opinions and Preparatory Work (Draft) on Idar Independence" in early December, the "Idar Daily" devoted an entire issue to inform everyone.
The Idar people announced the most important news at the end of the new calendar year 539!
The Principality of Idar is going to be independent!
From now on,
The Idar people are the Idar people, and they have nothing to do with the former Norman Empire!
Although before this, the Principality of Idar was only a nominal vassal of the Norman Empire.
But……
For the people, this is more than just a name change!
The Principality of Idar represents the future and hope; while the Norman Empire represents the past that they never want to look back and remember!
The Norman Empire once brought suffering and pain to the civilians.
In the past, the Norman nobles only blindly oppressed and enslaved the common people.
Even though the civilians had not stated it explicitly before, in their hearts, they all looked forward to the imprint of the Norman Empire disappearing on this land as soon as possible.
In the hearts of each of them, this country located in the eastern part of the mainland is undoubtedly a country full of hope and infinite possibilities!
Under Bruno Stuart, Duke of Idar,
No matter who it is,
As long as they step into this land belonging to the Idar people, even the most arrogant mercenaries have to abide by the laws of this land; even the former Norman nobles have to give up their former lives in front of the common people.
The pride of aristocrats.
Everyone witnessed with their own eyes the changes that the young Duke brought to this land, and they all enjoyed the peace and well-being that this change brought.
The expectations of civilians are never too high.
They just hope to have enough food and clothing, and to live in peace and harmony.
And that young man from the Stuart family did this, making their past extravagant dreams come true, and truly created a paradise on earth on this land!
Yes,
In the eyes of the common people, everything in the Principality of Idar today is no different from the so-called heaven on earth. In some aspects, it is even more beautiful than the heaven on earth once described by the Church of Light!
so……
Whether a commoner or a businessman, a parliamentarian or a craftsman,
Almost all Idar people are willing to push their Duke, the revolutionary named Bruno Stuart, to the supreme throne of the emperor!
…
Merlin District.
There was a lot of people and a lot of hustle and bustle.
At this time, the crab fishing boat "Deep Sea Monopoly" was slowly docking at the vacated berth of the fishing port pier under the guidance of the staff.
Jah Revere jumped off the deck and tied the ship's cables firmly to the wooden piles on the pier. (Last appearance in Chapter 202 and extra)
many years ago,
Under the leadership of Vice Admiral Mal Cullen of Idar,
The Idar navy relied on its strong ships and cannons to completely control the entire Merlin Gulf, making the Basel pirates who once plundered the sea history.
As for the good people among these pirates, including Jah Revere, they were recruited as members of the Idar Whale Hunting Company.
And now,
This young man who once joined the pirates because his family was ruined and he had no other options, has already become an outstanding employee of the Idar Whale Hunting Company, and his dedicated work attitude is even more impressive.
so……
As the business of Idar Whaling Company gradually expanded into the field of deep-sea crab fishing, Jah Revere was naturally promoted and became the captain of the crab fishing boat "Deep Sea Monopoly".
Almost as soon as they saw the crab fishing boat led by Jah Revere docking, the crab merchants who had been waiting eagerly on the dock swarmed up in a chaotic manner, scrambling to ask:
"Mr. Jah Revere! I wonder how many crabs were harvested this time?"
"Don't worry, everyone! The whole cabin is almost filled with big and delicious giant crabs!" Jah Revere said with a smile.
"Please consider us! Freddy's Seafood Company is willing to buy your crabs at a price of 380 yuan per kilogram!"
"Hey, Freddy's people don't be too greedy, we are willing to pay four hundred yuan!"
"And us! We also pay 400 yuan per kilogram!"
Looking at the merchants scrambling in front of him, Jeh Revere couldn't help but be slightly startled: "Why did the price suddenly increase?"
Because the supply of these deep-sea crabs is relatively scarce, although these crabs from the deep sea are extremely expensive, the main people who enjoy these rare ingredients are the wealthy businessmen and nobles of the Principality of Idar, but...
When he last landed, the price of crabs per kilogram was only hovering around 300 yuan.
But after only half a month of studying, it has increased so much?
"Hey! Brother Jiehe, you probably don't know yet, the Idar Government Affairs Office has issued a document, and our Idar Principality will become independent!"
"Just...independence?!!"
Hearing this, Jeh Revere's expression suddenly became surprised and excited.
"Exactly! The nobles and businessmen are very happy during this time! Although the official independence will have to wait until January next year, everyone can't wait to start celebrating!!"
"Your crabs are big and delicious. They are now a famous delicacy of our Principality of Idar. Naturally, they are becoming more and more popular!"
"And let me tell you, we all..."
The seafood merchants on the pier were still talking endlessly, but at this time, Jah Revere had already blocked out the noise and disturbance from the outside world and fell into memories of the past.
Just a few years ago,
This young man, working for the Idar Whale Hunting Company, landed on the land of the Principality of Idar for the first time and saw with his own eyes the booming Merlin District.
At that time, the construction of the Merin District had just begun, and the south bank of the Idar River was still a wasteland. It was on the side of the fishing port wharf that Jeh Revere tasted the first bite of white bread in his life.
From then on, perhaps because of the soft and delicious piece of white bread, or perhaps because of the shock brought to him by the social scene of Merin District, the name of the Principality of Idar was deeply imprinted in his heart.
As long as he docked in the Melint district, Jeremy Revere would definitely go to that familiar shop and buy a piece of white bread from the aunt.
It was through this back and forth that Jah Revere gained his love and family, and married Aunt White Bread's daughter.
Now, not only can he proudly show his identity as an Idar, but he can also dream about and look forward to the future of himself and his family.
Jeh Revere clenched his fists and murmured excitedly:
"The Principality of Idar is independent...finally...independent!"
…
Idar City, west community of the city.
"Dong dong dong!"
Aaron, an old man in his fifties, waved his hand and knocked hard on the wooden door in front of him.
As the wooden door creaked open, Ethan, wearing pajamas, opened the door sleepily.
And when he saw clearly the angry-faced man standing in front of him... Ethan couldn't help but show a hint of surprise.
In fact,
Ever since he passed the first civil service examination of the Idar Principality and became an honorable civil servant serving in the Idar Government Affairs Office, his father, Aaron, had not looked at him so angrily for a long time.
He knew clearly... Nowadays, his father is proud of him all the time.
"Father, why did you call me so early?"
Hearing this, Old Aaron couldn't help blowing his beard and staring:
"You still have the nerve to ask this question? Do you know what time it is now?!"
"Now?"
Ethan was stunned for a moment and hesitated: "It's only about ten o'clock in the morning, right?"
"Well? Why don't you report to the Idar Government Affairs Office now? Are you worthy of the uniform you are wearing?"
"Oh... today is a day off. Since I have been preparing for some things in the past few days, my superiors gave me a day off."
After hearing Ethan's reply, Old Aaron's expression relaxed a little, but he was still very serious:
"What time is it now? Now is a critical moment in preparing for the independence of the Principality of Idar! Even an old farmer like me who digs food from the soil knows that the adults in the Government Affairs Office must be extremely busy!"
"And you...you actually want to rest at this time? At this time, how can you have the nerve to openly accept the vacation given to you?"
"You know, you have the job and status you have now, which one was not given by the Duke? If it weren't for our Lord the Duke, I'm afraid you would still be like me, living by working hard! How can you do things without trying your best!"
While doing this, Old Aaron showed a look from the bottom of his heart that hated iron for not being able to become steel.
Hearing this, Ethan felt a little embarrassed on his face.
Civilians in this era were still very simple, especially civilians like him who became Idar officials after being selected, and they paid special attention to the responsibilities they shouldered.
so……
Under the eyes of old Aaron,
He seemed to recall the time when he suffered from hunger and the hardships he had experienced.
"I'm going to report to the Government Affairs Office now!" Ethan said solemnly.
…
On the outskirts of Idar, aristocratic manor.
As a star project focused on by Riverside Real Estate, the noble manor located outside the city of Idar attracts the attention of nobles and Idar businessmen all the time.
Most of the first batch of villas in the manor have the shape of a steeple with a sloping roof. The external plastered wooden frame and column decoration complement each other. Through the huge and transparent floor-to-ceiling glass windows, you can also clearly see the garden outside the villa.
fountain.
As the first Idar noble to order real estate in a noble manor, Count Dale was also one of the first Norman nobles to defect to the Principality of Idar.
From the initial suspicion and nervousness, to the current trust and support.
Earl Dale has already completed the transformation from the old aristocracy that relied on agriculture and land to the new aristocracy that is engaged in economic production activities!
At the same time, as one of the industries under Count Dale, the "Uncle Dale" fried chicken restaurant with a white-bearded grandfather as its logo has spread throughout the entire Principality of Idar in just a few years, and the total number of branches has even exceeded
More than twenty!
At least in the current Principality of Idar, "Uncle Dell" can be regarded as one of the most famous fast food chain brands!
at this moment,
Earl Dale was sitting on the lounge chair on the second floor of the villa, facing the morning sun, reading for the fourth time the letter that had just been delivered to him not long ago.
That... is an invitation letter.
An invitation letter formally inviting the nobleman of Idar and member of the House of Lords Woolley Dennis (the Earl of Dale) to attend the Independence Celebration of Idar on January 1, 540 in the New Calendar!
As a former Norman nobleman, Count Dale was enveloped by a huge pressure from the moment he chose to defect to the Principality of Idar.
This includes not only the burden brought by continuing the family's inheritance and glory, but also the unspeakable emotions caused by giving up the noble territory.
And now...
As the power of the second prince Reitz was completely overthrown, the Kingdom of Cecil in the western part of the continent gradually declined, and Earl Dale was finally able to put away his originally nervous and uneasy mood.
The Principality of Idar is about to become independent!
Compared with those nobles who chose to flee to the mainland when they faced danger in the eastern part of the continent, Earl Dale felt that he made the most correct choice in his life at that time!
Therefore, some of the nobles who fled inland were killed by the rebels, some continued to flee, and some... even returned to the Principality of Idar and asked for asylum from the Stuart family.
I am always afraid of comparison.
With the development of magical industrialization and commercial economy in the Idar Principality, he has already seen that... the Idar Principality is bound to completely change the history of the continent!
Although he dedicated his family's territory, he gained the friendship of Bruno Stuart, Duke of Idar!
It is precisely because I have always closely followed the footsteps of Duke Idar that at this time, I and the Denis family have not only made a lot of money in the commodity economy, but also won a seat in the upper house of Idar.
Thinking of this, Earl Dale stood up suddenly.
He stood on the terrace of the villa, looking at the majestic and magnificent outline of Idar City not far away...
"Idar is going to be independent. This will be a...new beginning..."