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Of these two industries, one is metallurgy and the other is shipbuilding.

William, who had deep pockets, bought four iron-smelting, steel-making, and foundry factories in one go. Among them is a modern steel mill with 80% new steam engine equipment. The machines, along with the skilled workers, will be transported back to Mystia, where they will be consolidated and then formed into a new, much larger and more productive steel mill.

In his correspondence with Duke Otto, William learned that negotiations with the Tartariya Khanate were not going well - this was not to say that Sarida Khan wanted to continue fighting. Rather, Duke Otto was at a loss for what was going on in Tartaria's political situation.

A civil war broke out in the Tartarya Khanate. Kublai led tens of thousands of cavalry to leave, and immediately after returning to Ruthenia, he declared himself the new Tarta Khan. and denounced his father Kublai Lai. He claimed that his erroneous policies had brought countless sufferings and defeats to the Khanate, and that he was no longer worthy to lead the Khanate, nor to be a Khan.

Originally, Kublai sent his henchmen to kill Sarida Khan when he returned to Ruthenia. But he did not expect at all that Sarida Khan did not return to Ruthenia at all, not even to Tronica, but went directly to the more eastern, more inhospitable steppe of Cuman-Chincha.

This surprised Kublai and frightened him.

Surprised, he didn't expect Sarida Khan to be so bold and do something completely beyond common sense. What is feared is that the nomads and wild centaurs of the steppes are more receptive to death than the more "civilized" and "intelligent" inhabitants of Tartaria in Ruthenia and Tronica. Thoughts are also more rigid. It is likely that they will continue to recognize the status of Sarida Khan. Even, if Sarida Khan's wrist was a little more skillful, he could rely on his identity and his ability to pull out 100,000 iron horsemen in the Cuman-Chincha steppe again. Then counterattack, sweeping away all opponents.

In a letter to William, Duke Otto described in detail his concerns about a similar situation:

"This is the case, Kublai really wants our support and agrees that we will exploit the coal and iron resources of the Ruthenian region. What I fear, however, is that our dealings with Kublai will provoke Sarida Khan. I think, although now Kublai has the upper hand. But this advantage is meaningless in the face of Sarida Khan.

He was by no means a match for Sarida Khan. And after the defeat of Kublai Lai, the series of contracts we signed with him will be a piece of waste paper. At the same time, the irritated Sarida Khan will refuse to continue to cooperate with us for this. ”

So, William quickly wrote a reply to Duke Otto. Some agreed with him, others disagreed: "Kublai is indeed no match for Sarida Khan. However, I do not think that our negotiations with Kublai will provoke Sarida Khan.

He was a very rational person. In the vast majority of cases, Sarida Khan does not influence judgment because of personal likes and dislikes. Especially in this situation, if his judgment is wrong, then the Tartariya Khanate will be destroyed.

So, we can sign an agreement with Kublai. And we can also continue to get Sarida Khan to recognize the validity of this agreement after he defeated Kublai Lai. ”

After writing the letter, William stretched and took a sip of the black tea on the table.

He is very happy with the current situation. Polotsk in the midst of the economic crisis is simply the largest treasure trove in the world. He can buy so many good things at such a low price, it is simply a sure profit.

If nothing else, let's just say that the manor he lives in now is first-class in terms of decoration and furnishings. In normal times, this manor would be comparable to the price of a modest county. And now, however, only two thousand five hundred Imperial Gold Coins. William took possession of the estate. This is a few tenths of the normal price. And there can be no more such things in Polotsk now.

As William thought, the economic crisis would bring an opportunity that would establish the Hereford family's dominance in commerce and manufacturing on the Great Frontier.

"Now there are only two steps left. William muttered to himself: "The most important metallurgical business has been negotiated. After that, there are the universities - the reputation of the University of Riga, the number of scholars and the quality of the students, although somewhat inferior to the first-class universities in the interior of the empire, are already about the same - and now there are not a few students, these teachers, and scholars who are living in poverty because of the economic crisis. That's when I jumped in.

After that, there is the gun factory...... Although several merchant groups and chambers of commerce are very strict about these weapons, in this case, they can't care so much. Just give a little benefit. Then, like a steel mill, it is perfectly fine to build a first-class gun factory in Mystia.

The last question is the easiest. In normal times, Polotsk had a large number of sailors, shipwrights and shipowners who were struggling to make ends meet. In this case, of course, there is no problem...... Dock berths, warehouses, fleets, and dockyards, all of these things are in my pocket. ”

William was in a very happy mood. Because he realized that in Polotsk he was able to get the vast majority of what he wanted. Whether it's metallurgy, cannon casting, or ships, academics. He can play the role of savior in Polotsk, and at the same time use Polotsk's resources to feed his newborn country, his Mystia, which is still in its infancy.

The only fly in the ointment is that Polotsk doesn't have one of the most lucrative businesses out there.

That's the textile industry.

In this era when heavy industry has not yet been fully formed and its importance is insufficient, light industry, as well as the representative of light industry "textile industry" is the top priority of industry, economy, manufacturing. Every country that controls the textile industry is a matter of course, and is able to grab untold amounts of wealth. Every spindle of cloth woven by the textile machine is a coin of white flowers......

It's just that, unfortunately, there are no large-scale modern textile factories in Polotsk at present. The people of Polotsk are content with their current status as a center of commerce, manufacturing and transit, and dismiss the new wool textile industry. A very small number of textile workshops have outdated equipment and insufficient skills of weavers. In fact, Polotsk has always been in a weak position in the textile market of the Old World. They also had to buy textiles from Briton or Shilonsk to meet their needs......

"But it doesn't matter. I've gotten enough benefits here. You shouldn't be too greedy. William thought to himself. At the same time, he is planning a blueprint for the future of Mystia in his heart.

Having taken control of Polotsk economically, Mystya would also conquer Holmgard militarily, along with Novgorod. After this, Duke Otto could be crowned king. A large new human kingdom will be located on the eastern shore of the Polotsk Sea, including the Duchy of Mystia, the Polotsk United Voivodeship, Kholmgard and Novgorod. After integrating the resources of these countries, the new kingdom no longer has to fear the dark elves, and can calmly go south and annex Ruthenia and Pyrm.

The land of Slavi will be united once again in the hands of the Hereford family. At the same time, with the powerful power in their hands, the Hereford family is also enough to win the throne of the King of the Wende Kingdom. A huge country that encompasses the entire Great Frontier region can even be called an "empire". At the same time, he was a strong contender for the throne of the Ostrogothic Emperor.

"If you conquer the Slavites, you can conquer Wende, and if you conquer Wende, you can conquer Ostrogoth, and if you conquer Ostrogoth, you can unify the entire human world - internally, externally, Tartaria, and defeat the dark elves of the Ottomans. Tap into overseas colonies and control maritime trade and the New World. In this way, my merits will surpass all the great men of the past. Reach the realm of no one before and no one after you!"

Thinking of this, William felt excited. He can't wait—

That's it, the next day, the University of Riga.

The rector of the University of Riga was very excited when he heard about William's investment intentions. He immediately agreed to William's request to send teachers to Mystia and build an overseas branch of the University of Riga. In addition, he repeatedly assured William that he would give priority to the graduates in recommending the Duchy of Mystia. As their first choice after graduation.

At noon, I had a simple lunch at school. In the afternoon, William gave a lecture at the University of Riga:

"The problems of Riga, Polotsk, and even the problems of humanity as a whole can still be determined by the fact that human beings do not have enough productive capacity to obtain sufficient resources to meet the needs of human production and life. In addition, it is the lack of human knowledge and understanding of the natural world and human society itself. Lack of sufficient knowledge to adapt and transform nature and human society.

It also promotes the development of human productive forces and increases the level of understanding of the natural world and human society. It is the most important thing for all of you here, young scholars, to do – both for yof and for the well-being of all of humanity......

And the Duchy of Mystia is the best place for you to realize your ideals......"

In the university auditorium, William spoke to the graduates of the University of Riga. After talking about ideals, hope, hope, social responsibility, social responsibility, practical treatment, and future prospects. A group of graduates who have never seen much of the world are fascinated. I can't wait to go to the Duchy of Mystia right away, and then do a good job.