Reborn as a small European country

Chapter 5 The Grand Duke's Speech

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Looking at the $2.000 above the virtual map, Joseph looked a little embarrassed. He forgot one thing before, that is, the problem of electricity. Although there is a thermal power plant built by Germany during World War II in the Central District, it is already difficult for the power plant to supply the Central District. How to support Beicheng District again?
Of course, some people may say that the citizens of the Central District will gradually move to the North District in the next period of time. At that time, the Central District will be no man's land, and naturally there will be no need for electricity support.However, there is one thing that has been overlooked. The Beicheng District under the system construction is no more than the Central District, and it is a big power consumer.

Ports, low-rent housing, banks, office buildings, which of these do not need the support of electricity?Using the data to compare, then the power demand in the northern urban area is more than three times that of the central area at this time, which is why Joseph is so embarrassed. After all, the funds in his hand are basically exhausted now, and he does not have the capacity to build a new thermal power plant. factory capacity.

There is no problem with the nuclear power plant, but it needs the nuclear test research center to activate it. Looking at the gray nuclear power plant that represents inactivation, Joseph looked helpless.

Just when Joseph was worrying about the upcoming power shortage, an unremarkable scientific laboratory came into his sight: the new resource utilization and research and development project center.

Hey, wind power and solar power are not new energy?Although they occupy a relatively large area, they can't hold these things cheap!How much is a set of wind turbines, solar panels, especially solar panels, it can be installed on the building, it's just time...

In the study, Joseph hesitated to invest the remaining $2.000 in the new resource utilization and R&D project center, and the R&D project center was located on a small mountain on the side of the third block of the North City District, where there was no flat land or Joseph used systematic means to spend $100 to level it out.

At this time, Joseph discovered another function of the system, reclamation and land leveling. Although in reality the cost of the two items differs greatly, the price in the system is the same, both are $10 per 1000 square meters. Of course, the trial period is over. Their price will be restored to $[-] for one hundred square meters.

The approximate geographical location of the Principality of Nord is: the west coast, the east is blocked by a small mountain range and France, the north across the sea is the port of Falmouth in southwest England, and the south is a primitive French The forest, tall trees, vicious mosquitoes and flies make it a natural border line for the Principality of Nord.

The mountain range belongs to the Principality of Nord, but it has always been used as the first line of defense against France because of the relatively steep terrain. The Grand Duke's mansion is the only flat place on the mountain range that can be built. It is impossible to build a group of buildings, but it is no problem to place some buildings similar to signal towers there.

In the future, Joseph plans to open up a road in the mountains, because only in this way will it be more convenient for the Principality of Nord to contact Europe or France, and it will be more conducive to the development of the Principality of Nord.

"Shit, FUCK!"

An angry Joseph walked up and down in the study, why is this so?The problem still lies in the electricity or the new resource utilization and R&D project center. After waiting for several hours, the result is that the school can fully activate the research center. Can he not be angry with Joseph who is in urgent need of electricity?
In fact, anger is anger, and he can understand such a result. Most of them blame him for not thinking carefully. The research center can't just create a few people for you out of thin air!

The system is not against the sky. For example, compared with other research centers in this world, the only difference between this research center is that the building has the effect of academic bonus. It is easier for the New Energy Research Center to figure things out.

Don't underestimate this bonus. Didn't Edison say that genius is 90.00% inspiration plus [-]% sweat?Inspiration comes before sweat. This shows the importance of inspiration. In a systematically constructed research center, the least thing to worry about is inspiration. As long as you work hard, even ordinary scientists can become giants like Einstein and Edison. engine.

Seeing the school, Joseph remembered again that the necessary medical system and education system were not yet available. He patted his head. Joseph really felt the hardship of being a ruler, but fortunately, there is still a buffer zone in the northern city. Wait for the second The shops in the block are auctioned off, and he can do these things if he has enough money in his hands.

In a daze, it has been a month since Joseph came to this world. During this month, Joseph has fully adapted to his identity, and he can't help showing the majesty and demeanor of a superior in his speech.

Early morning, May 1980, 5
The palace was busy early in the morning. Joseph was wearing a small black suit and looked at himself in the mirror and couldn't help smiling. Today is destined to be an extraordinary day for the Principality of Nord.

Kress trotted in with sweat on his face, and before he had time to wipe off his sweat, he asked urgently, "Your Highness, I heard that you are going to speak on the radio today?"

"That's right, I have a month to go before my coronation. It's time for my subjects to get to know Ragnar III. What's the matter, Prime Minister Kress?" Blinking, Joseph said to Kress as if joking. .

"I……"

Kres wanted to persuade Joseph to cancel the national broadcasting, but before he opened his mouth, he saw Joseph's eyes that seemed to be smiling but not a smile, and he was shocked. This might be a trap, and even if he wanted to dissuade him, what reason would he use?You don't want to speak to the whole people, because it is not in the interests of the French Republic, and it will increase your influence in Nord?
He can be sure that if he really said that, 80.00% of Joseph will let the guards outside the door detain him, and the charge is treason...

The remaining 20.00%?Poor Kress, it is estimated that he will be executed on the spot. The contact during this period made him understand that Joseph is by no means as immature and harmless as he appears on the surface.

"Prime Kress?"

"No, it's okay, the radio station is ready, Your Highness, go there!"

After some hesitation, Kress still decided not to speak. What if it was nothing more than a speech?But what he didn't expect was that because of this speech, Nord was completely out of the control of the French Republic.

The broadcasting system was left by the German army stationed here. Of course, they left more than just these things, such as firearms, military uniforms, a large amount of food, etc., and most of what Nord citizens eat, wear, and use now. They are all trophies obtained by the Nord Principality as the victor.

A typical example is the firearms and uniforms of the Joseph Guards, which were handed over from the German soldiers who surrendered at the beginning. This is why the uniforms of the Guards are so similar to those of the German Revolutionary Army.

Fortunately, the United States developed the atomic bomb in 1977. Otherwise, whether Germany can be defeated is another matter. Even if Joseph crosses over, it is estimated that he can only be a royal family fleeing the government (the economy is linked to history, and the military is slightly behind. Similar to World War II just ended).

When I came to the broadcasting room, I looked at the busy staff next to me. After a short wait, there was a signal that I could start. After receiving the signal, Joseph took a deep breath. After all, it was the first public speech. It would be a lie to say that Joseph was not nervous.

"Good morning, my subjects."

It's a very simple sentence, but all the citizens of the Principality of Nord who were listening to the radio paused when they heard this sentence, and were very puzzled. Why did the announcer speak so immaturely this morning?

"I'm Joseph Ragnar. You usually call me Ragnar III, but compared to this title, I still like you to call me Your Highness Joseph..."

Joseph's self-mockery did not attract the attention of the citizens of Nord. When the sentence "I am Joseph Ragnar" was heard, the citizens standing in front of the radio were already frozen in place. This is Ragnar's three faults, His Royal Highness Joseph ?The Grand Duke's voice came so suddenly, it was obvious that these Nord citizens did not react.

"As the ruler of the Principality of Nord, the situation in Nord makes me very sad. Fortunately, my grandfather, who is also known as His Royal Highness Ragnar I in your mouth, left me enough wealth to rebuild the city, North District This is a surprise for you, I hope you will like it."

Joseph didn't speak a lot, and he gave up the microphone to the newly appointed director of the radio station in just a few thousand words. This was also the second position Joseph had stepped in since he was crowned.The former director of the radio station?Now he should be called Mr. Cabinet Member, and of course he has only one cabinet member.

Kress was notified of this matter by Joseph ten days ago. Note that it was a notification rather than a discussion. However, Joseph did not say at the time that he would cancel the director of his radio station. When everything became a foregone conclusion, Kress was unable to change it.

Kress discovered one thing. When Ragnar II was in office, the cabinet he had been asking for was completely in his hands at this time, but at the same time Kress also discovered another thing. His influence began to It is limited to the cabinet, and the following officials, large and small, have begun to escape his control, even including the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Transportation that he has always valued.

Staring blankly at Joseph with a smile on his face, Kress really didn't understand where the wealth enough to rebuild the city came from, and what was the surprise in the northern city. Kress felt that he was blind and deaf, and Nord He has no knowledge of many things in the Principality.

The northern city was blocked half a month ago. Both ordinary citizens and Kress knew about this matter. Now Kress is very remorseful. Why didn't he secretly send someone to take a look at it?
Of course, in fact, Kress arranged for someone, but he was shot dead by the Imperial Guard as soon as he approached.At that time, Kress was busy with the affairs of the cabinet. He didn't see the report and thought that the matter was still under investigation. Under his busy schedule, he naturally gradually forgot about it.At that time, his inner thought was that there is no need to pay so much attention to what an eight-year-old child can make.

But now it is this unconcerned matter that brings him strong anxiety. He has an illusion that Nord will undergo earth-shaking changes after today.

After finally regaining consciousness, he suddenly found that his subordinates around him were all in a daze. What's the situation?Involuntarily looking at Joseph, he found that he was smiling and looking at the announcer who was continuing to broadcast, and listened carefully. Just one sentence made Kress fall into a deep slump again.

"A Chinese restaurant in the second block of Beicheng District, the base price is $12.000, a fast food restaurant in the second block of Beicheng District, the base price is 10.000, a slaughterhouse in the first block of Beicheng District, the base price is 30.000..."

A series of auctions not only made the faces of the officials in the radio room uncertain, but even the [-] citizens of Nord were full of doubts. People don't have the ability to buy and sell shops, but low-rent apartments are deeply attracted to them.

"Your Highness, Your Highness, this is not a joke. Once the citizens know that you have lied to them, it will affect the royal family's reputation and influence..."

The one who spoke was also an old man of the Ragnar family, and only these people would think about the royal family. Of course, Kress couldn't be happy at this time, after all, he didn't believe that Ragnar was joking about such a thing.

Joseph did not answer the concerns of the new director of the radio station, and smiled at him and the French officials in the room: "Let's go to the North District!"

(End of this chapter)