Lord of Industrialization

This was the second time Rudolf came to Weisenberg City. The last time he was "invited" from the battlefield, he was on tenterhooks all day long. This time he was much better, but his mood was still bad and sour.

On the afternoon of the Spring Equinox, Frederick presided over the signing ceremony for the establishment of the Elbe Treaty Organization in the castle.

The members of this organization are lords and free cities. They are not restricted by nationality. They are united on an equal footing, help each other in harmony, and do not interfere in the internal affairs of others.

Members lowered tariffs on each other, opened schools to each other, and treated everyone equally when recruiting public officials.

Members raised funds to establish the Elbe Bank, which mainly invested in transportation construction within the organization.

The governing body of the Convention Organization is the Council, which is responsible for resolving commercial and trade conflicts among members within the framework, as well as deciding on major issues such as membership membership and withdrawal.

Members other than Frederick felt like they were holding onto the golden thigh.

First of all, the newly established Elbe Bank only needs to contribute a small amount. In the future, it will be able to receive dividends from the income of the entire road network and railway network. If the territory is hit by a disaster, it can also receive interest-free disaster relief loans.

Secondly, opening schools means that you can go to many schools in the Principality of Wesson. For nobles, schools are not only a place to learn knowledge, but also a place to establish social circles, build connections, and recruit subordinates.

They don't need to have good grades, since they have to go home and inherit the family property after graduation, but they can win over students from civilian backgrounds with good grades to serve them.

In contrast, there are not many surprises in business dealings.

In addition to the previous nobles, there were also some later nobles and free cities who were interested in this convention organization, but after some hesitation, Frederick asked them to join as observers.

The signing ceremony was full of joy, but Rudolph was very depressed. He was ignored as an important guest, even though he was the king.

What happened next surprised everyone, including Rudolf. Weissenburg and the city of Ferdinand in the Osmaga Empire became sister cities.

Everyone was asking where the city of Ferdinand was, but found nothing.

This small episode did not affect the way Wesen people spent the spring of 1035 with pride and hope.

"Hoo~"

Frederick lay on the bed and exhaled. The serious massage in the bathroom just now made him relax, and fatigue came over him instantly.

He was exhausted these past few days. After the capping and signing ceremony, he had to accompany Rudolf around on a single day. On both days, he and Anna discussed with Eliud the issue of sending troops to fight the infidels. It was tiring and tiring.

Fortunately, everything has been settled now and everyone has gone back to their homes, finally feeling relaxed.

After a while, a soft and fragrant body came into his arms.

Maria said depressingly: "Well, it's so difficult to go shopping with Her Royal Highness. I want to buy everything I see, but when I choose, I am hesitant and don't know which one to choose."

Frederick reached out and pinched her face, and said with a smile: "She is not as rich as you. If you like it, buy it, and the castle will not be able to fit in it."

Maria runs a comic book club and a hot-air balloon. Her family owns a copper mine and she often sends money to her. She is also a rich young woman.

"Nothing!" she shouted unjustly, "I sold all my old clothes and jewelry."

"Let's not talk about it." Frederick hugged Maria and said, "I want you to start taking charge of the work in the government and serve as the minister of a department."

Maria gave him a strange look and said, "It's too early."

Normally, the first lady of the Duchy of Wesson can be responsible for some work in the palace, but Maria has not held a wedding with Frederick yet, and she is still an outsider legally.

Frederick said to her thoughtfully: "I want you to be in charge of a department, not because of the relationship between you and me, but because I think you have such ability."

Maria was surprised and delighted.

The root of this matter was caused by Frederick. Among the lovers around him, some in China were shining brightly in railway construction and opening snack stalls, some were emerging in the maritime trade, some were rising in the field of pediatrics, and some abroad were He is even more famous on the battlefield.

Because of this, there are rumors in the world that what Frederick really likes are those capable women, and the only ones with good looks and figures are just for one-night love between you and me.

When Maria compared herself with them, she always felt that she was far behind. The hot air balloon was invented by Frederick, and she only drew some comic strips. In comparison, she had no outstanding achievements.

She didn't say it out loud, but she always felt like a dwarf in her heart.

Frederick understood the girl's little thoughts, but he didn't tell her at first. He waited until the time came before arranging work for her.

"Can I really do it?" Maria felt a little unsure, "Do you want to take the exam?"

The source of her unconfidence came from the fact that the relevant laws of the Principality of Wesson stipulated that public officials must pass an examination before they can serve. At the same time, her parents taught her that she could not break the law by relying on Frederick's favor, but she had not taken the examination.

Frederick was very satisfied with this unexpected question. What he feared most was that people around him would break the law and commit crimes.

"It doesn't matter." Frederick smiled and pinched Maria's nose gently, "I have seen your efforts over the years and will keep them in my heart."

"I've been keeping this department for you, and now I think you're good enough to take on this responsibility, so it's time to hand it over to you."

These words made Maria's long-standing anguish disappear. It turned out that she was not useless, but that she was not smart enough before.

Now that he was smart enough, Frederick began to let himself do big things.

With a smile on his face, Frederick gently stroked her long black and smooth hair and continued: "It turns out that I wanted Teacher Psyche to take charge of this department first, but you also know that she will only do what she likes. Now I would rather cultivate ginger than become a minister."

"What department is it?" Maria asked a little nervously, "Is it a new department? Isn't it too deliberate?"

She is still self-aware and has a good understanding of her own abilities. All the ministers in the government departments are famous talents, and there are countless people who come to poach them without success.

Therefore, she could be sure that she would not replace a certain minister, but that Frederick would create a new department for himself.

But in this way, the meaning of caring is too obvious, and I can't live with it.

Moreover, this department was originally intended for Psyche. Maria had studied with her for many years, and naturally knew that she was a very powerful person, but she did not have much confidence that she could do well.

But Frederick smiled evilly and replied: "As long as you obey me tonight, I will tell you."

Maria blushed, reached out and pinched and twisted the guy's waist hard.

Although the two did not take the final step, they had played many preludes, and Frederick had many ways to make her lose consciousness in the end.

The night passed, and the book did not go into details.