Lord of Industrialization

Father, I want to eat that!

Okay, okay, I'll buy it for you.

In the botanical garden south of Weissenburg, a boy of almost ten years old grabbed his father's blacksmith's clothes and wanted to buy candied fruit skewers. The vendor selling candied fruit skewers looked the same as the one selling candied haws in Frederick's hometown. He saw that there was business. Lower the pole filled with candied fruit skewers for the children to choose from.

Not far away, Prince Moritz turned to his son, whom he had not seen for more than a year, and asked: Do you want to eat?

Eugene shook his head dejectedly: That's what children eat.

Prince Moritz seemed not to notice, and walked over quickly and asked: Which one is the most delicious?

The vendor replied: Different people have different tastes, so I can't say for sure.

Prince Moritz took out a Kreuz silver coin and gave it to him and said, Then it's just the same two bunches. There's no need to look for it.

Vendors like this kind of customers the most, the smiles on their faces are brighter than the sun in the sky.

Prince Moritz held his portion in his left hand, and thrust the other portion into Eugene's hand with his right hand.

The father and son ate while walking and walked aimlessly in the botanical garden.

This botanical garden is the largest park open to the public in the world today. It is roughly square in shape, with a side of one kilometer. It contains plants from all over the world, as well as low mountain streams, pavilion corridors, wide lawns, glass greenhouses, and children's playgrounds. , and because there is a large lake in the middle that draws river water, the locals call it Nanhu Park.

At first, Eugene was dissatisfied with the traditions of the army. His reforms were gossiped about, and he was accused of being blamed after the defeat. After his grievances were cleared, the blamer was not punished, and then he chased him all the way to the city of Wien in the Osmaga Empire to join Frederick. .

Prince Moritz was very angry that his son was being treated unfairly. However, he was from one hilltop in the country, and the other was from another hilltop. In order to balance the hilltops, King Louis finally turned a blind eye to his son's departure to a foreign country. .

This time he came with the trade group and wanted to take the opportunity to follow and see what his son was thinking.

Prince Moritz asked his son while eating preserves: Do you have enough money now?

Eugene replied: Now I have a stipend of almost 60 livres a year at the military academy. If I rank first in the exam next year, I can be promoted to second lieutenant and go out to lead the troops. I will have more than 230 livres a year.

The river he mentioned is the gold coin of the Kingdom of Gaul, which contains 3 grams of gold, which is slightly smaller than the florin of the Rhine League, which contains 3.5 grams of gold. People who are not familiar with it will make a mistake.

Prince Moritz curled his lips and said: How can this little money be enough?

In his family of eight children, Eugene was the fifth. Each child received an annuity of more than a thousand livres from the family for daily expenses.

Eugene continued: My mother gave me 8,000 livres when I went out. Under the introduction of my friend Metzger, I invested in several factories with 7,500 livres. Soon, I would have about 1,500 livres per year. dividends.

Prince Moritz nodded after hearing this. The income of 20% a year is very considerable, and the capital can be recovered in five years.

His body suddenly stiffened, his face twitched, and he turned his head and asked his son in a trembling voice: Where did your mother get so much money?

Eugene smiled slightly and replied: I found it under the garden fountain.

Prince Moritz looked up at the blue sky, remembering the lost private money.

After he calmed down, he changed the topic: Do you have any thoughts about your marriage?

Eugene is in his twenties this year. If it hadn't been for the Riesenberg defeat and subsequent runaway in the past few years, he would be married now.

He replied: There is no time to think about these things now. There are too many things to do in the army. Let's talk about it in two years.

Prince Moritz nodded and said: Well, a man's career is the most important. Since you have chosen Wesson, then serve him wholeheartedly.

Don't worry about things at home. Although I lost a lot of money on tulips recently, His Highness Louis got a loan yesterday. This time I will be able to make back the money soon by buying a batch of goods and opening up business routes.

Are you thirsty?

The two of them walked near a tea stall. Regardless of his son's lack of answer, Prince Moritz took out his money and points card and bought two cups of lemon black tea. He put a straw in and drank while walking.

Prince Moritz continued: Choose whatever kind of wife you like. It doesn't matter whether she is beautiful or not. You will be away from home all year round when you go to war. It is best to find someone who can take care of the house.

Wesson doesn't have any big families here. I know Baron Eltal, the foreign minister of the Principality of Mainz. Please ask him to help you find out.

Eugene drank lemon black tea quietly, pretending not to hear what his father said behind him.

Prince Moritz asked him again: Have you bought a house here?

Eugene replied: If I can be promoted to second lieutenant next year, I will get the right to rent a piece of land. I plan to rent a manor with a 499-year lease and build a house there.

Prince Moritz nodded and saw ice cream cones being sold on the roadside. The two father and son soon had a drink and ice cream.

After Prince Moritz ate the vanilla ice cream, he remembered something: By the way, Wesson will travel to us as a private person next year. His Majesty will arrange a knight competition in Barris City, and the champion will get the lowland region. a piece of territory.”

If he asks you to go with him, don't refuse. It's a rare opportunity to have a good relationship with him.

After thinking for a while, Eugene said: Did you read the newspaper this morning? After the army expands next year, it will carry out a series of reforms. It is unwise to leave at this time.

Prince Moritz just said, You can make up your own mind, and then went to the roadside and bought two bunches of unicorn candy paintings made of maltose.

You are familiar with this place, he asked his son while chewing on the candy paintings, What kind of business is good at home?

Eugene first ate the easy-to-fall tail of the unicorn and then said: The newspaper said that the easiest way to make money is food, clothing, housing and transportation. Everyone can't live without it, so they don't have to worry about selling it.

I think there will be many people buying ordinary clothes. For food, I can contact Metzger to buy Fuqiang powder. Eating it will make you stronger. The tableware is also good.

By the way, you can buy bicycles and tricycles to go back. He doesn't need horses or mules. He can move them with two human legs. Equipping soldiers is much faster than walking.

You can ask the principal if you can sell a batch of military uniforms based on Weisen Army standards. The military uniforms here are much stronger than those at home. They can be worn for a long time and save money in total.

Prince Moritz nodded and wanted to ask if he could buy weapons for the army, but gave up the idea before he could say anything. Military uniforms are one thing, weapons are another, and they cannot affect his son's future.

The father and son continued to chat about what to buy, and when they walked to the lake, they just finished eating grilled fish ball skewers.

Prince Moritz saw something being sold in front of a small house by the lake. There were packages of food that looked like food, so he went over without saying a word.

He quickly bought a bag and came back, which contained particles the size of beans.

Bah, bah, bah, why does this taste so bad? It tastes a bit like golden beans, more like hay, and also has a fishy smell!

Eugene slapped his forehead, and before he could stop him, his father stuffed the fish feed into his mouth.

It's time to feed the fish. Eugene explained to his father, dumbfounded.

There are many brightly colored fish in the lake. On the shore, many parents take their children to throw feed into the water, which attracts a large group of fish to fight for it.

The people here are really good at playing. Prince Moritz looked depressed, I will give you pocket money later, but don't tell anyone about this.

As soon as he finished speaking, little Louis' voice came from behind him: What the hell is this? It tastes so bad!