Power and Empire Chapter 1710: lThundering Spring (6)
Putau coastal town, Laalup
The spring sun is extraordinarily beautiful, like slender lines falling on the calm sea, embroidered with a faint golden light along with the waves.
The cold winter has passed, and more and more merchant ships are docking in the port. The remodeled port is twice as large as the original. The base of the original lighthouse and bell tower has been removed, and the basement of the original lighthouse and bell tower has been removed and expanded along the concave edge. The berths of the commercial terminal discharge a graceful arc, extending from eight to fifty-four
There are also people on the wharf. Inside, there are businessmen looking forward to the future and excited about it, porters wearing port uniforms pushing transport wheels, wearing caravan costumes and marked clothes, colorful What makes people feel a little uncomfortable belongs to the carriage drivers who are napping outside the port cargo terminal
There are so many cargoes recently that the carriagemen are busy all night. The port patrols dressed in black light armor, holding long spears in their hands, standing listlessly on the main roads of the port. These port patrol soldiers are from General Tau The locals put into use after half a month of hasty training. Each team of ten people is similar to the nature of a militia. They are mainly responsible for port security, guarding the goods stored in the port, arresting theft, and paying 15 silver coins per month. It’s not low in the general area, which has just experienced war and economic collapse, but the number of patrols in the port is obviously not up to this standard. Generally, there are six to eight people in a small team. Sometimes there are too many carriages and they have to be sent. Two teams to maintain,
is really due to the rapid development and shortage of manpower. The total population of the coastal areas in general is only 60,000, and the young and strong labors that can be recruited are only 20,000 to 30,000, and the entire coastal area of District, the number of civil docks reported by the Falcon’s Admiralty reached 110.
This is an extremely fine seaport area. In order to completely expand the commercial route of Central Europe, the Falcon Empire invested 3 million gold coins in the early stage of construction. From the original capital of Lisbon to the overseas island chain, the various chambers of commerce The private competition is also very strong,
As the largest economic strategic entity business alliance supported by the empire, this time, under the sign of the fat man, he did not enter this lush area. The Putao area opened the business line of Central Europe, but new business routes need people. To open up, to develop, and even to compete,
The war of the country has ended, and this commercial war has just begun. The means of commercial openness, either light or dark, or even dirty, bloody, will be shown by merchants in order to obtain more benefits. 200% ambition and means, bribing officials, fighting competitors, plundering and occupying resources in other commercial areas, this is a commercial battle that is not a real war, and it is also a need for imperial influence to penetrate into Central Europe and Pakistan. /
Fatty has never been a gentleman, just this guy is very despicable, he is very aware of such things as capital, from the moment it came into this world, the blood flowing in every capillary hole is black. Blood, let go of the shackles of commerce in general areas, let smuggling commerce develop at an extraordinary speed, and finally form an impact on the Central European and Baro business circle.
The premature intervention of commercial oligarchs that do not enforce family law is not conducive to the development of smuggling business in new areas
As a business control entity controlled by the empire, the business alliance should have a more important task to do, that is, for the full economic development of the southwest region, the fat man requires the upper-level eyes of the business alliance to start from the low-end business competition. Expansion and transfer of business centers in mainland China
"If the merchants in the general area are soldiers who are about to attack the enemy with a sword in their hands, then the business alliance should make the southwestern area a base camp equipped for these empire soldiers! They are fighting for the empire, ours Warrior!"
This sentence appeared in the second approval of the Fatty's application for the business alliance to enter the general set of reports, and was carefully recorded by the archivist of the business alliance in the spring of the third year of the Empire’s landing on the Europa continent. Became the motto and source of motivation for countless imperial merchants for hundreds of years to inspire and move forward courageously,
Because the merchants believe that in the eyes of the first generation of the empire's kings, who are known as the empire's **** of war, their status is the same as those of the legendary heroes who opened up their territory and made countless brilliant achievements. , So that countless historians sigh, forge ahead, and the dazzling sky of troubled times
Fatty rode into Laalup, the local magistrate is already waiting
glanced over, the fat man frowned slightly at the recruitment notices posted on the street in front of him, and the local official of Laalup who came to guide him quickly said with a pale expression, "This lord, there is really no way. In order to save costs, the empire’s chambers of commerce focused their recruitment on the local area, but there were only a few people in the local area, which obviously couldn’t be satisfied. Even if the chamber of commerce even hired women and children, in the corners of the port and the city, it was still possible. Seeing the overwhelming notices of recruiting workers, they made noises as soon as they were blown by the spring breeze, and they could be torn off together with a few sheets. We also took the trouble!"
"The labor gap is so big, why not recruit from other regions in general?"
The fat man turned his head and asked the magistrate behind him. He expected a labor shortage in general, but he didn’t expect it to be like this. However, judging from the bulletin, 12 silver coins a month is not a very low wage, at least Prove that the Chamber of Commerce did not overly suppress workers’ salaries,
"The same is true in other regions, and there are even people from other regions who want to come to us to recruit people! I drove them away!"
Local official Rocardi nervously took out his handkerchief and wiped the sweat from the top of his head. He is a relatively hòu-looking middle-aged man, wearing a gray and blue gown, riding on an ordinary gray horse , His envious eyes drifted over the handsome and eye-catching horse under Fatty’s crotch from time to time,
Military horses, such expensive strategic materials, are not something that an ordinary local official can support, but as a nobleman, it’s a hobby to like famous horses, just like watching the luxurious carriages of those nobles. It’s true. Is difficult to control
He didn’t know who the Fatty was, and the order he received was only that a senior officer of the Empire was going to inspect. He took five followers and waited at the intersection for a morning. The sun was a bit big, and he took the entourage. The kettle took a sip and was muttering what kind of person is coming,
The entire row of black cavalry that appeared in the distance still scared this well-prepared local official,
These black cavalry are wearing combat armor, with a vicious and murderous curved sword slung at their waist, and a fluttering red cloak behind them. The earth is like thunder to the east, and the red clouds and gusts are rolled up with a flying black thread. The smoke billowed and rushed directly towards me,
"Mom!"
Rocardi almost fell on the ground in shock,
"Papa"
The warhorse group suddenly stopped 20 meters in front of him, and then separated neatly to the two sides. A fat man wearing a general armor slowly rode out his horse, looked at him up and down, and said slowly. "Your Excellency is the local sheriff Rocardi?"
"Don't dare, the little one is Rocardi!" Rocardi replied with a pale face while supporting the ground with his hands.
"I'm sorry, the little ones are not sensible, I scare the adults! Please lead the way, let's enter the city!" The fat man raised his hand, and Rocardi quickly stood up and patted the dust on his body. He felt that the senior empire officer himself was not the kind of arrogant and domineering person, at least not the kind of person who gave people a serious look,
was followed by a woman with a dark green hood on her head and a white scarf on her face. She couldn’t see her face clearly, but her graceful figure, even in a robe, couldn’t hide the heart-pounding beauty. ,
"It should be a holiday with a lover!"
Rocardi led the way, and his hesitating heart guessed that he was not a local official during the Principality of Phu Tau. Later, he assisted Gangfei in the management, and did not act too much, and occasionally assisted in some troubles. The general tax collectors fled, and their reputation in the local area is not bad. He thought that if he changed his master, his position as a local official would not be preserved, but he did not expect that the Falcon Empire he took over did not send a new local official, but instead appointed him to continue his work. Rocardi was very concerned about Falcon. For the empire, it feels great, and there are a large number of general local officials like him. The empire’s policy of tolerance has invisibly gained the loyalty of these general officials!
"Such a gap should gradually ease after the arrival of new immigrants!" The fat man looked left and right, and said to himself,
Putau area is far away from the empire's mainland and southwest area. The empire controls the coastal areas and also took over the management personnel of these areas. Except for some people who criticized and criticized in some areas, most of the local officials did not move. One is these people. Be familiar with the local situation and be able to work immediately. The second is to show the Empire’s respect for the Putao area and to reduce the resistance of the local Putao people to the empire after the takeover. The third is that Putao has been developed into a smuggling base camp by someone deliberately. Naturally, I wouldn’t think of letting my men go down this muddy water,
In this omnipotent environment, even if you throw the strongest stance of the old man, I’m afraid you can’t hold it anymore. Instead of doing this, it’s better to let the generalists take care of them. After being fattened up, after a period of time, catch a batch, kill a batch, and all property confiscated. In addition to making a windfall, you can also get the support of more general people in the shortest time. Ordinary people often only When it comes to punishing the wise men who are greedy for ink, few people think about the true ideas of the monarchs who suddenly become wise.
"New immigrants?’
Local officer Rocardi was surprised when he heard it. He was pleasantly surprised by what the senior imperial officer said. There shouldn't be any fakes! But it is. I didn’t feel it before, but now it’s becoming more and more obvious. Rocardi put his head around. The population of the coastal areas in general is too small. The area is typically large and sparsely populated. The suppression has made it a famine area for the population. If more population can be added, who dares to say that La Alup will not develop into a "big city" like Lisbonto in a few years.
Rocardi also has his own ambitions, his face shows a touch of joy, but he does not know that in the eyes of this amiable senior officer, he is entering the ranks of "fattening"
"Are there any people from the Strand Sea State among the ships that recently called at the port? "The fat man stopped his horse at a fork in the road and started to get into the subject,
" Yes, just three days ago, a Strand Sea State fleet stopped into the port! "Rocardi was taken aback by surprise. I didn't expect the fat man to ask this, so he answered quickly." I heard it was. The one who came to welcome the relatives was very pompous and caused a little chaos!"
What does " " mean to cause a little confusion? "The fat man blinked,
" This time the Strands had six large merchant ships and two warships full of sailors. There were almost 200 people in total. They used force to forcibly contract accommodation in most of the port area and drive them away. A lot of sailors have almost caused turmoil in the entire port area!"
Rocardi shook his head and smiled bitterly at the corner of his mouth. "But there is no way. Everyone dares to be angry and dare not speak. The other party is a Strant. There are few merchants on the ocean who dare to provoke St. The Lantes! Everyone knows the naval strength of the Strands, but they are number one in Central Europe and Pakistan! If you offend them, you don’t need to run at sea."
" Is it true that in the seas of our empire, we also need to be afraid of the Strands? This joke is not funny!" The fat man squeezed the reins of the horse, his eyes narrowed into a jumper, his tone was cold, his tone suddenly calm Horrible, the air suddenly became depressed,
"No, please don’t get me wrong, my lord, I definitely didn’t mean it!" Rocardi’s face changed miserably, his head swayed like a rattle. Not a general man, but a senior officer of the Falcon Empire, and his body shivered with fright.
" Did they forcibly contract the accommodation area of the port? "The fat man rolled his eyes. He wanted to explore the attitude of the Stranders. The other party is so arrogant, it's a good opportunity.
"Yes!" Rocardi replied in a trembling voice
" Then it will be easy. No matter what price they offer, I will pay twice the price! I have covered the entire port. Tell the Strand people that there is no place for them. Let them quit. "The fat man was riding on the horse, his nose snorted, his whip raised, and his tone was cold and decisive!
" There, there, since it's adults who want to use it, I will let them go!" Rocardi nodded and bowed, his face was flattering, and sweat was rolling on his forehead. He could feel the black behind the fat man Cavalry, full of murderous eyes rolling on him, that feels like a knife splitting on him,
Who didn’t know that the Falcon Empire’s naval fleet even stabbed the mighty Gangfei-Kyoto, and even said that the Strand was the number one in the navy. It’s not because he was looking for death! It is said that the soldiers of the Falcon Empire are fanatical militants, killing people and beheading or something, it is just as casual as a daily meal, who knows if this seemingly ordinary fat man in front of him is a murderous lunatic! Maybe when one eyebrow is raised, he will be cut into meat by the subordinates who are about to punch him with the fierce and evil eyes behind him!
" Come here, immediately go and clear out all the Stranders in the accommodation area!" Rocardi said eagerly to the entourage behind him.
" My lord, those Strandites are armed! And there are 200 of them! "The entourage looked at him with a sad look." The patrol team in the entire harbor adds up to less than a hundred, and Still a weak militia, the Strand sailors are very famous for their toughness. These warriors who have lived on the sea all year round are not only strong in body, but also good at fighting. Even when they meet pirates, they will evade, because the pirates also I know, whoever offends the Strand Sea Nation, the Sea Nation's fleet will hunt them down and they dare not go to sea."
"This..." Rocardi's face turned awkward, and he couldn't afford to offend him on that side
" Feralas! Take a hundred cavalry soldiers with you, rebels, let alone kill." The fat man yelled coldly, and a slender guard cavalry captain with a fierce scar on his face responded. I went out, with a hundred cavalry guards and went with that entourage,
Fatty accompanies Rocardi into a mansion that was prepared long ago near the port area. The environment is good. In fact, Fatty didn’t expect to be in such a small place, there is such a good place, the exquisite ornate iron gate, inside It is a row of evergreen pine along the road, a small fountain with a trumpeter, the water is clear, and the long circular road leads to a three-story white villa. It is small and chic, especially the cross attic in the backyard, which gives people a bright feeling. , Behind the attic is the vast sky, this villa is actually located on the cliff by the sea~IndoMTL.com~The scenery is charming!
" This was the house where Gang was not a manager. Right after Fei evacuated, it has been empty! It has always existed as a public property of the empire! Here you can see the sea in the distance." Rocardi respectfully introduced, "My lord If you’re tired from a long distance, just rest here, and it’s not too late to move in until the port area is cleared out!
" The sunrise on the sea at La Alup, known as the lover’s hug, is very famous along the coast of Phu Tau!" Rocardi stopped, his eyes stopped for a moment on the woman next to the fat man, like After the point is said, bend down and leave
When Rocardi left, Turritt Collene couldn't help but pull down his hood and looked curiously at the fat man standing in front of the window looking at the sea view, and asked with a frowning eyebrow." Your Majesty, what are you doing? We rent the accommodation area and drive the Strands away. What about my second sister’s wedding ceremony? Should she be held on a sea boat? Although my relationship with her has never been good, this After all, it’s a family affair. Isn’t it a bit too much to do this!"
"What's the rush, rent out the accommodation area, and the Strant people will find it by themselves. The initiative is in our hands, which can save a lot of things!"
The fat man smiled and turned back from the window. "Since it is a negotiation, we must let the Strands know that in the area of the empire, it is not what they want to do! This is a national interest, not a private grievance. "(To be continued) [This text is provided by the Qihang Update Team@极度懒人] If you like this work, you are welcome to vote for recommendation, monthly pass, subscription, reward, your support, that’s My biggest motivation. )