Lord of Industrialization

Frederick and Maria's next destination was Budwis, the largest city and military fortress in southern Bohemia, where the Osmaga Empire had been operating for many years.

Maria said to Frederick: "This place is very suitable for the Fishhook Team."

Frederick agreed very much and said with a smile: "If the Fishhook Team came here to compete, I'm afraid they would lose the game because they were late."

In order to guard against the Winged Cavalry of the Piast Kingdom, the Osmaga Empire built countless fish ponds in this area, connected by complex canals, canals, and streams, which not only limited the opponent's mobility but also provided a large amount of meat.

At the same time, the fish ponds appropriately lowered the local groundwater level, allowing the surrounding swamps to be reclaimed as farmland.

Thanks to this, this area recovered relatively quickly from the war, and almost all villages smelled of smoked fish, and there was no land left uncultivated outside the village.

But when the Osmaga Empire retreated, the army robbed a handful before leaving, and misfortunes never come singly. Later, a fire broke out and destroyed the city of Budwis.

The locals were not discouraged and rushed to resume production.

The day Frederick arrived happened to be the first day that the local brewery produced beer after reconstruction.

Budwis is currently a privileged autonomous city, and the mayor elected by the citizens, Holecek, is also the manager of the brewery.

He was ecstatic about the arrival of Grand Duke Wessen. If his beer could make Grand Duke Wessen nod his head, he would be rich in the future.

Frederick welcomed Holecek's invitation and ran over immediately after hearing the news.

Now the news that he was vacationing in Bohemia has spread, and many local nobles, mayors, and mayors have come to Budwis to wait for the golden thigh, so they naturally followed him.

The brewery has been prepared. Several beer barrels are placed on stone piers, and more than a dozen long tables are set up in front. There are only two exquisite glass beer cups, and the rest are wooden cups. The girls who serve the wine wear the most beautiful skirts and colorful wreaths on their heads.

Holecek introduced his beer to Frederick and Maria: "Our beer uses barrel bottom fermentation and low temperature storage method, and fermentation takes 90 days."

"The water used to brew beer comes from the best local artesian springs, the barley is the best barley in the eastern Moravia region, and the hops come from the Most Basin 200 kilometers to the north, where there are coal mines and a special kind of hops."

"The beer recipe has a history of hundreds of years, but because of decades of war, the barley in Moravia and the hops in the Most Basin could not be transported, and production can only be resumed now."

"Thanks to the favor of the God of Light, you came to our Budweis city just after the beer was brewed."

Frederick said seriously: "Don't worry, life will get better, keep working hard, good days are still to come."

The beer barrel was ready, Holecek personally knocked the copper wine valve into the beer barrel, poured two glasses of beer with a glass, and placed them in front of Frederick and Maria.

The residents of the surrounding Budweis city were a little nervous. If the beer could make a name for itself, life would be better in the future.

Otherwise, you will fall into hell.

Frederick raised his glass and observed carefully. The beer was light golden, with rich and lasting foam, exuding the sweet aroma of malt and a slight aroma of hops.

He took a sip and it was very refreshing, with the sweetness of malt and a little astringency, and the overall taste was soft. After chilling it, he took a second sip and found that the taste was even better, with a sweet aftertaste in his mouth.

"Very good! It's worth building a railway to transport it back."

Frederick raised his glass with a smile on his face. This beer suited his taste.

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The residents around cheered immediately. The girls brought more beer, and the aunts brought grilled fish pieces and fish balls as snacks.

Frederick turned to Ah Fu and said, "You should discuss with Holecek later. I will buy my beer from him in the future."

He took another big sip after he finished speaking.

Holecek's face was as bright as a flower. This was the beer that Grand Duke Wessen liked to drink, so he had the confidence to sell it at a price 20% to 30% higher than others.

Others who came to seek opportunities to curry favor looked at him with envy. There was nothing they could do. This beer was really delicious. What else could they have in their own territory?

Holecek saw that Frederick was very happy, and took the opportunity to say, "Sir, our Budweiss city is still very dilapidated now. I'm afraid it will be difficult to complete the task of brewing for a while."

"We have another worry. The residents are very insecure."

Frederick knew that he was just trying to get by without any results. He had encountered this a lot when he went to inspect the work in the past.

Budweiss city was indeed dilapidated. There were many tedious things to restore it, not just about money.

With the first one, there was the second and the third one, and there was a large group of people waiting next to it.

Frederick had estimated that the investment in the Bohemian region was a large number, and the funds that the Duchy of Wessen government could take out were limited. The original plan was to use it in the construction of infrastructure such as transportation, without considering each city or place.

The principality government has no money, but the local government has money.

At this moment, the mayors and mayors of the Principality of Wessen all shuddered.

Holecek was a little nervous when he saw Frederick just drinking silently.

Frederick took another big sip and ate a fish ball, then asked: "Is Holecek interested in becoming a partner city with Wessenburg City, strengthening industrial cooperation, agricultural cooperation, and educational cooperation, establishing a communication platform, and achieving win-win cooperation."

Partner cities have a long history. Independent cities will form alliances to help each other and deal with common enemies. The most famous one is the Guild Hall Alliance.

Holecek was stunned by this good news. For Budweis City, cooperation means Weissenburg City helping him.

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But there is no free lunch, he asked cautiously: "So, what should we pay?"

Those envious people next to you were poured cold water on them. Yes, no one is willing to help you at no cost.

Frederick smiled and said: "Don't be so nervous."

"Weisenberg City will provide you with loans with nominal interest to help you rebuild the city, and will build hospitals and schools for you free of charge. They will pay for the salaries of doctors and teachers, and will lead businessmen in the city to invest. You just need to treat them as equals. ”

"I can arrange for you to talk to the mayor of Weissenburg about the specific details and the two parties will establish sister cities."

People around me suddenly realized that it was just business and that was nothing.

Holecek immediately said: "I can leave at any time!"

But Frederick said: "Don't be in a hurry, I still have some ideas."

He turned to people from other places and asked: "What do you think of the cooperation model between Weissenburg City and Budwisz City?"

"I can guarantee that this cooperation only involves economy, culture and medical care, and does not involve politics or military."

Everyone, look at me and I look at you, unable to make up your mind for a moment.

Frederick took a sip of beer and said, "Don't be in a hurry, you can think about it slowly."

He counted the time with his fingers and said to Holecek: "I will go to Boeheim City in a few days and I won't stay here long."

"I will immediately notify the Weissenburg City Government by telegram. The mayor may be unable to leave because of the upcoming World Exposition. At least the deputy mayor in charge of economics will be here."

Holecek had heard about the size of Weissenburg City. If his place was measured by population and economy, it would be good to have a district mayor. The deputy mayor was already beyond the standards.

Frederick continued to say to others: "I will ask each town to send a representative, and if you are interested, you can make further contacts."

"It's a partner city. Everyone is happy once the deal is negotiated. If it doesn't happen for a while, it means the business is not about love. There will be many opportunities in the future."

Many people began to weigh it in their hearts.

In terms of foreign cooperation, Frederick's reputation is still good. Organizations like the Elbe River Treaty are making fortunes along the way, and they don't seem to be bullied at all.

Frederick's proposal to establish partner cities was just an idea, and he believed that the entire Duchy of Wesson should contribute to this matter, and that it would be easier for both parties to absorb it in the future.