Harry Potter Morning Light

Chapter 1386 "Industrial Celebration"

Historians in the Middle Ages once counted people's average consumption. A city with a population of 3000 people needs about 1 quintals of food throughout the year.

In 1792, Raymond Le Bon estimated that an adult consumed about 3 colors of thiere flour per year, and the annual consumption was about 3.8 quintals, roughly unchanged from the average quota in the Middle Ages.

People who enjoy meat and other foods eat less than 1 pound of bread per day. Assuming that the population of France before the outbreak of the Great Revolution was 2900 million, deduct the children who rarely eat bread, and then deduct those who have other foods. There are 2500 million to 2600 million or so.Wheat consumption will amount to 2600 million sétiers, and rye to 3900 million sétiers, with a value of 5.2 million and 5.85 million livres respectively, for a total value of 11.05 million.

In addition to human rations, 4.25 million livres should be added to the seeds of early spring crops and oats for raising livestock. From this, the mayor of Lyon, Lange, concluded that 12.75 billion livres were needed to establish the General Administration of Grain, and because 1 livre is equal to 1 franc at present, so 12 billion francs, and only a little more.

In addition, more roads need to be built, and the inconvenient transportation makes the price of food vary between provinces and even neighboring provinces. The price difference is sometimes absurd.Distance and road conditions cut France into fragments, which made life difficult for residents. Among the 32 provinces in the early days of the Great Revolution, 12 of the most populous provinces were often short of food, 10 had a balance of supply and demand, and 10 had remaining.This unbalanced state cannot be resolved through inter-provincial adjustments, because the transportation is slow and the cost is high, and the distant water cannot save the nearby fire.

The war added fuel to the flames. The forced collection and looting of military supplies merchants disturbed the normal grain circulation, and the army's collection of transport vehicles also hindered the normal work of farmers. Law shipped.

After Lange finished speaking, Nafchatto went on to say that last year the First Consulate said that an industrial fair would be held in Paris every April, and that if the talks with the government were successful, the British would also participate.

The railway in Liverpool, England uses steam engines, so they may exhibit steam engines at the exhibition, while France considers using horses, which means that a large number of imported livestock is needed to solve the problem of fertilizer.

Northern France also had horse-drawn threshing machines, harvesters, and balers, but these were not so "respectable" when put together with steam engines.

Originally, the Senate was discussing the location of the first railway for smelting. There are more than one cities that produce ore and coal. After this road is repaired, the two cities and along the line will develop rapidly, but Napoleon took away the proposal. Will the textile industry still be exhibited at the Industry Fair in April?
Georgiana asked Nafchatto, where is the fair going to be held?Nafchato said that the First Consul has only issued an order, and the location has not yet been determined.

Georgiana remembered that London built the Crystal Palace in Hyde Park in order to host the first World Industrial Products Fair. It was an exhibition hall similar to a greenhouse and a railway station. The exterior walls and roofs were made of glass. enough money.

She remembered that it took a year to build the Crystal Palace, and then she calculated the time. 1802 happened to be the 10th anniversary of the founding of the French Republic, so she decisively postponed the Industrial Fair in April.

Holding an industrial expo is a good opportunity to shift the focus of issues, neither the church nor the peace treaty, provided that peace can really be achieved.

She needs architects, glass manufacturers, and steel companies that need to build steel structures. As for the location of this "greenhouse", it needs to be hand-picked by "His Majesty the Emperor".

After Michelle sent the two guests away, Georgiana asked Sophie to pour herself a cup of black tea. Maybe it was because she was not surprised, and Sophie had the ability to calm down now.

The 12 billion budget is based on a population of 2900 million. The population of France is now 3600 million. Adding the 7500 million franc bill received yesterday, 13 billion francs will be taken away from Napoleoni for at least three years. total tax revenue.

"Write down what happened just now." After Sophie put down the teapot, Georgiana said to her, "Call Poitwin."

"Yes, ma'am." Sophie bowed to her according to court etiquette and left the study.

It was only the second day after Napoleoni left, and she wanted to write.

"You are very sick." Georgiana said with emotion, not knowing what kind of person she was in the eyes of other liberals.

Montesquieu mentioned the spirit of extreme equality in "On the Spirit of Law". Montesquieu believed that true equality does not mean that everyone gives orders, nor does everyone obey orders.In the primitive state, all people are born equal, but it is impossible for people to stay in the primitive state for a long time. The society makes people lose their equality, and only the law can re-realize equality.

Rousseau also mentioned in the book that it is impossible for everyone to engage in political life. Citizens have given power to some people through ballots. The few exercise the right to rule and the majority are ruled. This kind of majority rules and the minority is ruled. against the laws of nature.

For example, in a construction site, nine out of ten people are supervisors, and one is a laborer. Who would dare to hire such a contracting team?

In the absence of Napoleon, hidden forces from all walks of life began to come out. Georgiana believed that the parliament must be very "lively" now.

The natural place of virtue is next to liberty, but it is as far from extreme liberty as it is from slavery.

She can't just sit around and let the activists out there do whatever they want, wait until they stir up the passions and overthrow the "King".

Napoleoni has not yet reached the full-fledged time, and at this time the eagle will fall to his death like last time.

She sat and meditated for a while, and Sophie's fiancé, Godin, came. He didn't dress gorgeously when he became powerful like others, but a Dandy-style dress, simple in style but well-cut, the clothes The quality is also good, so it looks more pleasing to the eye.

"Do you know what's going on in Parliament now?" Georgiana asked.

"Yes," said Poitvin. "Sies is agitating for a judicial review chamber in both houses to review existing laws."

Georgiana's drowsy mind suddenly woke up.

For example, the law promulgated by Napoleon restricting women from wearing trousers. If the Judicial Review Board is established and has real power, they can delete this law on the grounds that it is unconstitutional.

The Declaration of Human Rights is based on the US Bill of Rights, "Liberty, Equality, Fraternity", and the right not to wear pants for women is inequality.

In addition, they can also delete other laws. However, the constitutional review system of the two houses of legislation is not stipulated in the constitution, just like the constitution stipulates that the first ruler cannot lead the army, but there is no provision that he cannot follow the army. Si led the majority party to pass the vote, unless Napoleon used force to dissolve the parliament like the foggy coup, but Napoleon would not be a hero to save the fruits of the revolution if he did so.

"Should I be worried?" Georgiana asked Poitvin.

"The drafters of the civil code are more anxious than you are. They are all legislators." Poitvin said with a smile.

"I have something to arrange for you. I want to hold this year's Industrial Expo in a more luxurious way. I need a venue for your relatives..."

"I think it's possible to pass the tender." Poitvin interrupted Georgiana. "Vincent can take care of the organization."

"I want you to continue monitoring over there. If anything happens, tell me immediately, and I will lead my troops there," Georgiana reminded.

"They dare not." Poitwen said coldly, "With the current reputation of the head of state, it is impossible."

"He's not just going to the west this time to review, it's possible that he will fight the British." Georgiana said, "You know how bad our navy is."

"It may also become the second battle of Toulon." Poitvin said calmly.

"Keep an eye on me, will you?" Georgiana begged. "Now we have only you to rely on."

"You don't seem like the kind of woman who depends on other people to live. On the contrary, 'there' needs to worry." Poitvin smiled strangely. "You want me to watch her?"

"As long as she doesn't go out," Georgiana said wearily. "Let the women go, Leon doesn't like young, handsome men at Malmaison."

Poitvin bowed and retreated, looking like a palace minister.

(End of this chapter)