Wild North America 1846

Chapter 388 Richard’s Happy Life

The British Empire was the first country in the world to initiate steam industrialization and led a series of major inventions in the steam industry. It was the most developed country in the world and was known as the "World Factory".

At its current peak, Britain's industrial output accounts for one-third of the world's, and with its colonies all over the world, it is the only hegemon in the world. The political, economic, and military fields have reached their peak since the Victorian era.

After entering 1850, Britain started a beast mode of economic development. From 1850 to 1862, the average annual growth rate of British industry was as high as 3.12%.

If the original history remains unchanged

The high-growth period of British industry will continue until 1870, and in the following 40 years, the average annual growth rate is only 1.9%, being caught up and surpassed by the world's emerging industrial powers such as the United States and Germany...

In the British industrial sector, traditional industries such as textiles, food and coal still occupy a dominant position, but their outdated equipment, stagnant technology and slow development have affected the development speed of the entire British industry.

After the 1860s, the wave of the new industrial revolution emerged. Electricity opened up new energy and new power. The emerging capitalist countries, especially the United States and Germany, adopted the latest science and technology to develop emerging industries. Therefore,

The economy is developing by leaps and bounds.

Facing the increasingly strong competition from emerging industries in the United States and Germany, British capitalists are unwilling to spend huge sums of money to update equipment and adopt new technologies, nor are they willing to take risks to establish new industries that are not sure to obtain high profits. Their business methods have become increasingly conservative and rigid.

The British would rather continue to invest funds in traditional industries and rely on the huge colonial market to sell traditional industrial products, rather than try new fields.

The desire for knowledge that once drove Britain from the 17th to the 19th century to continuously explore new fields, try to integrate the technological strengths and advantages of various countries in the world, and learn from others' strengths seems to have disappeared, leaving only full of arrogance and rigid conservatism.

Looking back since the 17th century

Britain's development lies largely in its ability to learn from the technical strengths of European countries, including France's achievements in silk, clothing, architecture, and hardware craftsmanship, and the Netherlands' achievements in linen weaving, woolen weaving, glass, and watchmaking.

, Italy’s expertise in shipbuilding and weapons manufacturing, etc.

As early as the 17th century, the United Kingdom began to implement patent laws, providing legal protection for the commercialization of personal inventions and creations. This is an important legal provision that promotes social progress and human creativity, and its historical significance must not be underestimated.

But as the British Empire reached its peak during the Victorian period, it seemed lost...

The British Government believes that;

As long as some new technologies can be applied to the military industry and the development of new weapons to maintain Britain's status as a maritime power, it does not matter if the civilian industry lags behind the overall situation.

More than 40 days later

October 1862

Qinzheng Hall of Daming Palace

There are more than 10 beasts lying or lying in the tall hall, including three colorful white tigers, two male lions, two huge brown bears weighing more than one ton, and five North American wolves as big as calves and with silver-white hair all over their bodies.

These are the powerful overlords who slaughtered everyone in Wanshou Mountain (note; homophonic to Ten Thousand Beasts Mountain). Here they are all pure beast pets, and they can be as obedient as they want.

Beside the Emperor's Imperial Case

It has always been the core territory of the three beautiful white tigers. They lie lazily beside the imperial desk. As long as Emperor Richard takes a rest, he will docilely put his big furry head on it and place it where the owner can most conveniently enjoy pampering.

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I have to say that the combat effectiveness of tattoos is still stronger than that of perms. The two male lions can only lie under the golden steps. A little further away are two giant brown bears, one on each side with a lazy expression, five North American wild wolves at the level of wolf king.

Only the corner and the passage into the temple are left.

even so

These ferocious beasts are also more considerate than the most loyal guards, because they can smell the sacred aura exuding from their masters. As time goes by, their own strength will subtly increase, and even their spiritual intelligence will increase.

The three white tigers closest to them are almost as intelligent as an 8-year-old human child. They are so smart that they know almost everything, but they just don't bother to show it.

During the day, he accompanied the emperor to handle political affairs, and at night he stayed outside the palace, almost inseparable.

"Nijo, ask the imperial kitchen to bring up a Ningbo glutinous rice dumpling, and fry a large portion of tomahawk steak. Add more cumin and chili pepper. I'm a little hungry."

been busy for a while

Richard raised his head, stretched his arms, and gave instructions casually.

In fact, at the moment he raised his head, the 12 beasts in the Qinzheng Hall raised their heads almost at the same time, turned their eyes to their master, and waited for orders with their ears erect.

And a tall wild wolf named "Nijo" who was patrolling back and forth in the passage heard the order and disappeared in a flash of silver light. His body was so fast that it was unbelievable, and he ran like a silver lightning.

"Baipi and Facai, you two stupid bears, please make a move. Baipi is going to call Deputy Director Lu to report the situation. Facai is going to see who is on duty in the Royal Guards Department today. Call them over and I have something to give you."

Richard's right hand naturally drooped down and landed on the big furry head of the colorful white tiger. He scratched it gently, enjoying the fluffy and soft comfort, and gave orders casually.

After receiving the order, the two giant bears immediately became energetic and ran out with their big swaying buttocks. The speed was not very slow. Don't you think it's irritating?

After winning the North American War

Richard's strategic layout of more than ten years was finally realized, which filled his heart with great joy of success, but at the same time, he also felt a little relaxed.

I had more time to go to Wanshou Mountain to play, and the group of warblers and swallows in the harem were favored more, so I was inevitably a little relaxed about political affairs.

But the "lieutenant incident" reminded him that it was still far from time to relax?

The empire's system is not impeccable. The army has been riddled with holes. This is a sign of danger!

inspired by this incident

The Imperial Army has entered into a "comprehensive army reorganization plan" since August, covering 8 areas including loyalty to the empire, loyalty to the monarch, military discipline, military skills, military concept of honor and disgrace, knightly character training, military quality development, and military-civilian family.

On the other hand, a one-year systematic training for all officers and soldiers in the army will be carried out.

The focus is on officers, including senior officers. All officers must undergo a series of rotational training and education, which also includes confidentiality and counter-espionage education. The purpose is to improve the overall quality of officers and prevent the occurrence of such incidents.

After this training outline, the imperial army was really complaining from top to bottom, and almost hated the instigator, the little Japanese Fuso.

All trainings require examinations, and those who fail to pass will face the loss of a bright future and can only retire sadly.

think about it

Isn't this a disaster that comes out of nowhere?

But no one dared to hate His Majesty the Emperor and the military bosses. In the end, all this endless hatred fell on the Fuso Kingdom, which was thousands of miles away, causing many major events that went against the original historical trend.

event.

It has profoundly changed the face of history, but this is a story for another day.

As the supreme ruler of the empire, Richard was very proud of this set of measures to strengthen ideological education, which could prevent the slightest change and suppress the arrogance of the imperial army.

There is no harm in letting more sediment settle.

Although the giant silver wolf named "Two" was very fast, the first ones to arrive were Lu Dawei, deputy director of the Royal Secretariat, and Major General Mo Chengcai, deputy director of the Royal Attaché. They stood respectfully at the foot of the golden steps.

"Mo Aiqing, the steam ironclad "Tempest" has been launched into service. I haven't inspected it yet. You can make arrangements for tomorrow. We will leave for Oak Bay Port early tomorrow morning. The San Francisco Bay is too

It’s really eye-catching. It’s quieter over at Oak Bay Harbor, so I’ll stay there for one night and return to the palace the next day.”

"In compliance with the decree, I will arrange your Majesty's travel arrangements with the Royal Guards."

Major General Mo Chengcai did not dare to neglect. He bowed and accepted the order and left in a hurry. From now until tomorrow morning, he would be so busy that he would hit the back of his head with his feet.

The emperor's trip is no small matter, involving all aspects of matters. Not only must the cabinet be informed, but also the secretariat and the Royal Guards must be closely coordinated, and every detail of the itinerary must be carefully scrutinized to ensure that everything is perfect.

Advance personnel will be dispatched immediately. Starting tonight, they will be vigilant along the route. Local police forces will cooperate along the way. There are also a lot of other things to take care of.

Not to mention that His Majesty plans to spend the night in Oak Bay Port, so the entire Oak Bay Port will be under a curfew for these two days, and no unauthorized persons will be allowed to pass.

This is a typical example of talking at the top and breaking the legs at the bottom.

Oak Bay Port is a coastal port in Pana County north of Chang'an City (San Francisco). It is a complete military port and the station of the Royal Navy fleet. The nearby Oak Bay Town is a small town with a population of more than 80,000. The largest local enterprise is

Royal Naval Dockyards, Naval Stations and Naval Stores.

The Royal Navy Ship Repair Yard has three 10,000-ton shipyards, which can repair various types of steam iron-clad warships equipped by the navy. It also usually receives some repair business for civilian ships, and the business is very prosperous.

Because the shipyard has strong technical strength, excellent quality, and is close to the international port of Chang'an City, civilian ships waiting to enter the royal ship repair yard have to wait in line for a year and a half. This is its strength.

After a few words, Major General Mo Chengcai was sent away. Richard sat on the throne with a leisurely expression, stroking the head of the colorful white tiger with one hand, and asked;

"Lu Aiqing, has the 1863 International Policy Research Report led by the Secretariat been released?"

"Your Majesty, the manuscript has been completely finished. I was still staring at this matter just now. After two revisions, I am currently working overtime to rewrite it. The first volume "The End of the Turmoil in China" has just been bound, and the second volume has just been bound.

The volume of "British New Year's Prospects" is being bound, and the next three volumes will definitely be finished tonight, so that it will not delay His Majesty's reading at any time on the road tomorrow."

"That's very good. Bring the first volume first. The second volume will be bound and sent to the Baixiang Hall of the West Palace. I will rest there tonight. Um... Is there anything you want to report?"

"Your Majesty, the letters of credence written by the kings of Fuso, North Korea and Vietnam have recently arrived. In addition, the King of Ryukyu has written a letter of gratitude and plans to send a mission to the Imperial Tianyan. The cabinet has dealt with each one one by one. The specific memorial is

, and then submit it.”

"Yes, I already know."

"Your Majesty, we, the Tang Empire, have ordered the Fuso Kingdom to return the Amami Islands in the north of the Satsuma Domain. The country has withdrawn all government personnel and troops within three months of the order, returned the islands to the Ryukyu Kingdom, and signed a formal

Regarding the handover treaty, the cabinet has a positive attitude towards the Fuso Kingdom’s well-behaved performance and hereby reports.”

"Well, the little devils pretend to be very human, so let's leave it like that for now. I don't have the time to mess with them now." Richard said casually, and then waved Lu Dawei to retreat.

He felt a little hungry in his belly, and he couldn't help but look outside the hall. Why haven't the Ningbo glutinous rice dumplings and tomahawk steak arrived yet?

"Um... "Wu Tiao", you go and make a trip. The tomahawk steak will be grilled slower. Ask them to bring me a bowl of Ningbo glutinous rice dumplings first. Remember to add more fermented osmanthus."

The silver-headed wolf named "Five" responded with a "ouch", which meant "I understand", and disappeared like lightning...

(End of chapter)