industrial lord

Chapter 652 Is he crazy?
Almost all lords want to know why the Duchy of Wessen was able to rise in a short period of time. It has supported countless scholars, so much so that a subject called "Wessen Studies" has emerged in recent years. The city of Wessenburg also publishes an academic journal called "Wessen Studies" with a high impact factor.

Many scholars have conducted in-depth analyses of the Duchy of Wessen's economy, politics, military, people's livelihood, culture, officials and Frederick from all aspects, even down to the dawn when he ate and drank for free at the zoo every day.

The research has drawn a variety of conclusions, such as that leaders must be orphans, so much so that recently some aristocratic families have adopted the orphan-style raising method, sending children out of their homes when they turn eight to fend for themselves.

In addition, it has recently been discovered that there is a budget agency in all levels of government departments in the Principality of Wessen. Accurate and ruthless budgets allow decision makers to better coordinate the use of funds, reduce waste in government spending, and spend limited money on more places.

The paired assistance operation between the Principality of Wessen and the Bohemian region naturally requires the budget department to prepare relevant budgets. By comparing the current damage and restoration goals in various places, the content of the work to be carried out is analyzed, and then the relevant quotas are applied to estimate the required expenses.

Maria summarized the relevant documents, calculated the budgets for operations at all levels, and finally came up with a comprehensive aid plan with a seven-digit aid amount.

Frederick put his arms around Maria's neck from behind, rested his chin on top of her head, and looked at the final amount in silence.

Maria said: "If we want to restore production and life in Bohemia in the shortest possible time, we need to invest a total of 131.5 million florins in four years."

Her voice gradually became lower as she spoke, which meant that the Duchy of Wessen would invest almost all of its central fiscal revenue in Bohemia over the next four years.

Fortunately, half of the funds are borne by local governments, and the central government can still ensure that those who rely on the central government's budget will not starve to death. However, at least all public infrastructure projects will have to be suspended, and a large number of construction workers will be unemployed.

If Wesson notes are mature in the market in a few years, the printing presses can start to work, but that is not the case now.

Maria whispered, "This plan is too hasty. It's too much money to invest at once. Let's just forget it."

She saw that Frederick remained silent for a long time, obviously thinking that this plan was too outrageous and impossible to achieve.

Frederick suddenly asked her: "Do you want to make this plan come true?"

Maria was about to say forget it, but after a moment's hesitation, she finally said, "People here live in such a miserable state. I want to help them."

"but……"

She was unable to finish her words, for Frederick pressed his finger to his lips.

Frederick said solemnly: "Since you want to help, then help, I will take care of the money issue."

"Ah?!" Maria didn't expect him to say that. "It will be a problem if we take out so much money at once."

Maria was in an idealized state when she made the plan just now. This is a common method. First, assume that the plan can be implemented perfectly, then add factors, big and small, that can have an impact, and finally continue to modify and improve it.

The biggest problem with this plan is where the money will come from. In order to solve this problem, modifications such as cutting the amount and extending the investment period are needed.

Previously, a war broke out in the north, and the Duchy of Wessen had to spend a large amount of additional military expenditure, which had a great impact on the operation of the government.

Maria, as the Minister of Culture, understood this very well. She naturally knew how much damage would be caused to the entire Principality of Wessen if it took out such a large sum of money all at once.

"Forget it." She didn't want to embarrass Frederick, "Let's extend the time to ten years."

By extending the time, you can develop the gold mining area first, which can make up for the loss, and the actual investment will be much less.

Frederick pinched her nose and said with a smile: "Who do you think I am? Money is not a problem."

"Just start promoting this plan, and I'll be able to get the money for you next year."

Frederick’s idea now is very simple. He will naturally provide all-round help for whatever his wife needs to do.

Ten minutes before the end of get off work today, an urgent telegram was delivered to Psyche's desk.

After reading it, Psyche was silent for a moment, then rode her motorcycle to the telegraph office, stood by the transceiver and used various code words to confirm the identity of the other Frederick, even using the "Palace Jade Wine".

"Crazy!" Psyche shook her head. "It's really crazy."

The next morning, the Supreme Ministerial Council held an emergency meeting. Twenty minutes into the meeting, all the participants ran to the telegraph office to confirm whether the person on the other end was Frederick. Old Franz even asked how old Frederick was when he last wet the bed.

Frederick replied "Get lost", and old Franz said that it was really him. The meeting resumed, and even Frick had a headache. He kept flipping through the book of Frederick's quotations, not knowing what to do.

Others were also frowning. The extra expenditure of more than one million florins in four years was not only a serious blow to the principality's finances, but also a bone-draining blow.

The actuaries and analysts of Wesson Bank sent in the assessment report with the ink still wet. Now the bonds issued by the Principality of Wesson are close to the warning line. Issuing additional bonds exceeding 100,000 florins will lead to an increased repayment risk.

Everyone finally looked at Dinghaishenzhen. At present, only Psyche could persuade Frederick.

Psyche frowned, handed a document to the others, and said, "This is Wesson's confidence."

Father Arms joked to ease the atmosphere: "Isn't Grand Duke Wesson going to the Holy City to kidnap everyone from the Pope to the monks and demand a ransom? In that case, he can get twice as much money."

No one took up the issue and read the document carefully.

Psyche said: "This is a secret, just keep it to yourself and don't tell anyone else."

After reading the document, Frick was surprised and said, "Hundreds of tons of gold are actually there!"

Omate had already stretched his head over impatiently and said with equal surprise, "This matter really needs to be kept secret. If we can go there, others can go there too."

“But can our current transportation get us there?”

Psyche sighed and said, "If you are all willing to go crazy with Wesson, it is possible."

Everyone looked at each other. That was hundreds of tons of gold, and more than one million florins was only about five tons.

That afternoon, the hourly news on Wesson Radio Station suddenly broke a piece of news that shocked everyone.

In Londinium, Count Duval rushed into the palace with a telegram. He didn't care that Charles was having dinner, and said anxiously: "The Duchy of Wessen has announced the 'Maria Plan', which will provide 1038 million florins of economic assistance to Bohemia for four consecutive years starting from next year 4 for the reconstruction of the region."

Charlie was stunned for a full five minutes before he said, "Can you say it again?"

Count Duval presented the telegram, and Charles read it and said, "Is he crazy?"

In the Kingdom of Piast, Casimir choked on his wine when he heard the news.

After the Osmaga Empire withdrew from the Bohemian region, he regarded it as his own property and ate it up when he had time.

Previously, the secret envoy of the Kingdom of Anglia said that Frederick had discovered a large amount of gold there, but he did not believe it. His country had fought wars there for decades, so he had no idea how much gold there was. It was estimated that Frederick just regarded it as another Helvetic Federation.

However, now doubts began to arise in Casimir's mind.

Given Frederick's style, either there was a treasure worth at least two million florins, or he was crazy.

The question is, is Frederick a madman?

At the front line of the Kingdom of Tarragona, old Louis had just arranged this year's autumn offensive. After receiving the news, he was silent for a long time, and then sent a special envoy to the Kingdom of Piast.

In the city of Diplomat, in the Kingdom of Sardinia, Francesco is having dinner with Pope Valentine.

The two looked at each other when they heard the news.

Francisco said, “It’s just propaganda, right?”

Valentine said uncertainly, "Is he crazy?"

Many people thought that Frederick was going crazy, however, in the Duchy of Wessen, there was a group of people who were going crazy with him.

(End of this chapter)