Warhammer Wizard - Chapter 851 Imperial Industrial Revolution

"Ren, has the Minister of Industry been selected?" Akland stood up and asked eagerly.

"sit down!"

Before Renn could answer, Belisariu snorted softly, "Akarand, when will you get rid of your impetuousness? The Consul has not finished speaking, why are you in a hurry?"

Akland's face froze, and he immediately reacted. Ren's invitation today was prepared, and he behaved so impatiently that the mechanic union fell into a passive position in the subsequent discussions. He glanced at Belisarius, thinking that the Chief could hold his breath.

"Sorry, I'm too excited, Chief." Akland bowed his head and admitted his mistake, and sat down honestly.

Belisariu nodded.

His eyes returned to Ren and asked, "Consul, what is the purpose of establishing the Ministry of Industry, and what are the powers and responsibilities of this department?"

Sure enough, it's getting old!

Ren secretly praised, and the eyes of the soul were actually very excited when he saw Belisarius' emotions, but he could still stay awake, and he grasped the point in one sentence.

"Frank." Ren gestured to his chief of staff.

Frank took out a document from the ring and handed it to Belisarius, "This is the plan for the establishment of the Ministry of Industry, please take a look at it."

Belisariu caught the light and fluffy document with only a few pages, but his expression was as dignified as he was holding a mountain, he immediately opened it, and read it carefully. Akarand next to him couldn't help but leaned over and stretched his head to watch together.

There is not much content on the document, but each paragraph is highly condensed, which is obviously the result of wisdom after long-term thinking.

The first is to explain the word "industry".

Industry is a processing and manufacturing industry, a social material production sector that mines and collects natural resources and processes various raw materials.

The document expounds the importance of industry, which is the main force driving a country and even a civilization forward.

It can promote agriculture, and it is also the cornerstone of commerce. It plays a decisive role in the economy and development of the entire country. The status of industry is no less than extraordinary power or even higher.

Industry freed humans from limited-output agriculture, replaced human labor with machines, and replaced individual manual production with large-scale factory production. The invention and application of the steam engine is a landmark event, and its significance to human civilization will be more and more clearly recognized in the future, which can be called the "industrial revolution".

A country that has gone through the Industrial Revolution is fundamentally different from a country that is still in the agricultural era.

Seeing this, Belisariu's hand trembled uncontrollably.

Akland was even more excited.

In their understanding, industry is the union of steam and machinery, and Ren has raised the status of industry to the point where it is on par with extraordinary power!

This is simply fantastic!

For a long time, the vast majority of people in the world, including many mechanics, have only regarded steam engines and mechanical unions as a new force, enjoying the convenience and benefits brought by technological progress.

However, few people have thought, what does all this mean?

Now someone has finally said it, and it is clearer than the Mechanic Guild himself said, giving Belisarius and Akalander a sense of clarity, as if clearing the fog in front of them, they once thought hard and couldn't do it. The question, finally got a clear answer.

And this person is not ordinary.

He is the consul and holds the administrative power of the empire!

The two continued to read with excitement. The document divides industries into "light industry" and "heavy industry". Light industry is inclined to people's daily life and produces various common products; heavy industry is to provide materials and mechanical equipment for light industry, including steel, metallurgy, mining and machinery manufacturing.

Industry was so important that it was necessary for the Empire to establish a Ministry of Industry.

The responsibilities of this department include formulating industrial policies, industry management regulations, managing and reviewing industrial companies, guiding, learning, promoting, and applying industrial technologies, managing a series of industrial companies that will be directly operated by the empire, and organizing and cultivating industrial talents.

The institutional composition of the Ministry of Industry is also listed at the back of the document.

The headquarters is directly under more than a dozen sub-departments, from provinces to cities, and corresponding industrial bureaus will also be set up. Just looking at the number of people in the department, you can see that this is a huge department with huge power, almost no worse than the three major departments of internal affairs, finance and military affairs!

After reading it, Belisariu took a deep breath.

Akalander glanced at Ren, who had an indifferent face, and hesitated, but finally decided not to say anything.

The position of Minister of Industry is bound to be won by the Mechanical Union. This is completely the boss of the Mechanic Union in the empire. If the people sitting in the position are not their own, the Mechanic Union will not be able to eat or sleep.

Of course, the establishment and operation of the Ministry of Industry is also inseparable from the Mechanical Union.

So Ren invited himself and the chief to discuss it today. He would not hand over the position of Minister of Industry to others, but he would not easily hand it over to the Mechanics Union.

Belisarius closed his eyes and pondered for a few minutes before finally speaking.

But he did not immediately fight for the interests of the mechanical union, but asked: "Consul, the establishment of the Ministry of Industry is not only a department, is it related to your policy policy for the next ten years?"

"Yes."

Ren nodded, looking at Belisariu a little higher in his heart, and revealed: "Industry and education will be the two most important aspects of my tenure, and I will devote most of my energy."

Aklan heard the words, and there was an undisguised joy in his eyes.

Belisariu's face was stunned, and he sincerely praised: "It is the blessing of the empire and the people of the empire that the empire has you as its consul."

Ren waved his hand, "I just want to make some contributions to the people of the Empire."

"The consul is humble." Belisarius didn't compliment Ren any more, but instead said: "The establishment of the Ministry of Industry is a major event, and it must be approved by the Supreme Council..."

"You don't have to worry about this." Ren interrupted him, "I won't bring it up if I'm not sure. The current structure of the Supreme Council, the chief should be very clear. The Ministry of Industry will be a permanent institution of the Empire, even if I resign, the Ministry of Industry will continue to exist.”

Belisarius nodded slightly.

Who doesn't know that the Modus faction now holds half of the votes of the Supreme Council and almost controls the Supreme Council. With Renn's status in the Modus faction, it is difficult for his proposal to be rejected.

Wren continued: "In the past few years in Glamorgan and the Principality of Augustus, we have been very happy to cooperate. The development speed of the Principality of Augustus, the chief is also very clear, the population and territory of the Principality have not changed much, but In a few years, the national strength has increased several times, and people's lives have also been greatly different, all of which are driven by industrial development."

"Augustus went through the Industrial Revolution, turning from an agricultural country to an industrial country," Belisarius said suddenly.

"That's right!"

Ren smiled, "The chief has understood the true meaning of this document. The economy, military and living standards of industrial countries, as well as all other aspects, are far superior to agricultural countries."

"After all, the Principality of Augustus has a limited territory, insufficient population resources and natural resources, and a small base in all aspects. Even if it becomes an industrial country in the future, its comprehensive national strength will increase dozens of times, which is insignificant compared to the empire..."

Having said that, Ren paused.

Belisarius and Akland's eyes lit up, and their breathing quickened involuntarily.

They already understood what Renne meant.

The Principality of Augustus is too small, and the Empire is huge!

Sure enough, Ren said: "The empire's industry is the most developed and advanced in the world, and it is in the transitional stage of transforming an agricultural country into an industrial country, but the speed is too slow, and there is a lack of comprehensive and clear policy guidance. Distraction and stress."

Belissa couldn't help nodding her head again and again.

Ren's words just came to his heart. For hundreds of years, the steam and mechanical unions have promoted the development of imperial society. They are ubiquitous in people's lives and have a great influence, but they are limited to ordinary people and can never be. Reach the top of imperial power.

The biggest scruple and resistance is naturally the Supreme Council.

The members of the Supreme Council are all holy soul wizards, possessing extraordinary powers that are unimaginable to ordinary people.

With the rise of an emerging force that is completely different from magic, the Holy Soul Wizards may not be aware of the great potential of the Mechanical Union, but instinctively acquiesced to the suppression of the Mechanical Union by the previous consuls. The power of the Supreme Council cannot be shaken, and the mechanical union naturally dare not challenge it head-on, or even reveal a little bit of overstepping ideas, and can only make a fortune in silence.

There are also the Church of Justice and the Church of the Earth, which are also wary of the Mechanical Union.

Because the application of mechanical equipment will make people think and shake their firm belief in God.

The imperial aristocracy, especially the old aristocrats, hated the mechanical trade union even more. The established factories robbed the interests of the nobles, gave the farmers a way to live, and also weakened the importance and value of the land. Cooperate with the mechanic union, subject to the mechanic.

All in all, the mechanic union has offended all the vested interests!

Ryan knew this.

The same situation has happened countless times in previous lives.

His words, and the contents of the documents in his hand, made Belisarius and Akalander almost grateful. The two of them could not wait to introduce Ren as their confidant, and they were the great benefactors of the Mechanics Union!

The Eye of the Soul knows their emotions like the back of the hand.

Ren smiled secretly, but said with a serious expression: "The establishment of the Ministry of Industry is precisely to accelerate the transformation of the empire into an industrial country, and trigger an industrial revolution in the empire. And this is only the first step, I will also launch In the Empire's first five-year plan, promoting industrial development was the focus of the plan."

"Industry is inseparable from the application of mechanical technology, which requires the support of the Steam and Machinery Union."

"So, I invite the two of you to discuss."

As soon as he finished speaking, Belisariu immediately made a statement, and his voice raised his voice unconsciously, loudly saying: "The Mechanic Union will definitely support the work of the Consul! Whatever the Mechanic Union can do, as long as the Consul needs it, we will never shirk. ."

"I can rest assured that."

Ren nodded with relief, and the wind suddenly changed, "Gotham is also the territory of the empire. Recently, Gotham's construction lacks some materials..."

Belisarius understood immediately.

Gotham is Ren's city. It belongs to the Empire in name but is completely autonomous in essence. Ren used Gotham as an excuse to put forward conditions.

"The Mechanics Union is willing to contribute to the construction of Gotham." Belissa replied knowingly.

Frank took out another document just in time.

Belisariu took it over and read it quickly. This is a list of materials, hundreds of materials are written on a dozen pages, and each is marked with the required quantity. The most is a kind of high-grade refined steel, which is as much as 500 million pounds, making his eyelids jump.

The volume of this refined steel is high and it is widely used, but half a billion pounds is an exaggeration, equivalent to two to three years of the total output of the machinist union.

Moreover, in recent years, for some unknown reason, the refined steel on the market is very good, and the price has risen a lot.

The other materials on the list are also huge, Mithril, Adamantite, Arcanite and dozens of magical alloys, ranging from tens of thousands to millions of pounds. There are also various alchemical materials, rune stones, precious magic gems, minerals, a large number of mechanical equipment and so on.

Some things cannot be bought with money, and can only be obtained from the mechanic union's warehouses across the empire, or purchased at high prices elsewhere.

According to a rough estimate, the total value of the materials on the entire list exceeds 100 million gold shields!

With such a large amount of materials, Belisarius and Akalander have an idea in their minds, Ren is going to build a floating city!

Apart from the floating city, they couldn't think of any other possibility.

Belisariu said without hesitation: "Please rest assured, Archon, starting from the first day of the new year, a batch of supplies will be delivered to Gotham City every month, and it is guaranteed that all of them will arrive within a year, never Delay the construction of Gotham."

While speaking, he put away the list.

Ren's eyebrows were raised.

To be honest, Belisariu's refreshment was beyond his expectations. This was not a small amount, but a hundred million, which was enough to build a brand new floating city. He thought Belisarius would at least bargain a little, but the other party turned out to be. Agreed right away.

Belisariu's tone was also very relaxed, as if he had just filled out a check.

Still underestimating the financial resources of the Mechanical Union!

One hundred million for the position of the Minister of Industry, Belisariu didn’t even blink an eye, and he didn’t discuss it with the mysterious president. It can be seen that this money is not difficult for the mechanic union. What is rich and powerful? Soaring to the sky, I saw it today.

Of course, in the industrial revolution of the empire, the future mechanic union will easily be able to earn back this hundred million gold shields, and even get more benefits.

No one loses anyway, this is a win-win deal.

"it is good."

Ren had a smile on his face. The materials on this list were enough to build a second Star Destroyer himself. He praised: "I thank the Mechanical Union for Gotham City's support." Then he turned back, "The Minister of Industry. Does the chief have any recommendations?"

Hearing this sentence, Akland unconsciously puffed out his chest, his eyes full of anticipation.

However, Belisarius nodded, but said: "The Minister of Industry must have a stable personality and a flexible mind~www.novelbuddy.com~ and have a comprehensive understanding of mechanical technology and industrial development. Therefore, I recommend a consul. The most suitable person, another vice president of our Mechanical Union, Fasting."

Akland's expression froze.

"Fasting?" Ren was also surprised.

He has heard of this name. There are many vice-chairmen of the Mechanical Union. Fasding’s qualifications and fame are second only to Belisarius, but there are rumors that Fasding and Belisarius are in a competitive relationship, but they are more paranoid. , not as beloved by mechanics as Belisarius.

Ren glanced at the disappointed Akland.

"Consul, I insist that Falcon is appointed as Minister of Industry. He is more suitable for this position than Akland." Belisariu emphasized his opinion again.

The person who pays the money has the final say.

Ren could only nod and say: "Since this is the chief's wish, then I agree with the candidate you recommend."