Magic Industrial Age

Having the insights of her past life, Loyer clearly understood the importance of transportation for the development of an empire.

Especially in the era of the Industrial Revolution, the frequency and quantity of material transportation far exceeded that of thousands of years before.

It would not be an exaggeration to say that transportation is the lifeblood of industry.

However, according to Loyer's understanding, the transportation network of the Habsburg Empire was not well-developed.

Land routes were mostly dirt roads, and transportation relied on horse-drawn carriages, which became muddy after rain.

As for the competition between railways and canals, it had only just come to an end.

Although both were being built, they had not yet reached the point of covering the entire country.

Want to know the reason?

In a word, the empire didn't have that much money!

Take the magic-powered train as an example, it is now considered a mature product.

Even the design of the railway, the opening of routes, the laying of wooden sleepers, and the construction of rails have formed a complete process.

But the problem is that only the Imperial Cabinet can promote such a large project.

And the railway construction is indeed planned, designed, constructed, and arranged by the empire in a unified manner.

But even if the empire has a deep foundation and a lot of tax revenue, there are still many places to spend money, so it is naturally focused on important areas.

Like the Ruhr area, there are many large ore veins of Wilderness Stones that can support the consumption of magic pools.

As such, it has become a key focus of the empire, with various magic factories, railways, and canals all arranged for it.

As for other places, they can only be put on hold and sacrificed for now.

Therefore, the speed of railway popularization is not fast, and can even be said to be very slow!

Miller's idea was very bold, he wanted to build a railway himself.

As long as this railway is connected to the empire's railway network, the transportation capacity can be greatly improved.

At that time, Oakland City and Fisherman's Port can become important northern hubs, not only stimulating development and popularizing magic industry, but also creating countless jobs.

As long as there are more jobs, people can have work, and if they have work, they have money to spend and can consume.

The more consumption, the more it can stimulate production again, allowing more people to take up jobs and support more people.

As long as everyone has a job and is busy every day, even the public security environment can immediately improve.

It must be said that Miller has a lot of ideas and is willing to do practical things, which is very different from Dorjee.

But without the support of the empire, it is really difficult to build a railway.

And the method proposed by Loyer is, in essence, fundraising!

No one will do things without benefits, but what if there are sufficient benefits?

For example, if this railway is built with funds raised by Oakland City, then let the freight fees in the future belong to these people.

Over time, their investment will inevitably be recovered, and they can even have a large amount of extra income.

As long as the railway continues and transportation does not stop, it represents a continuous stream of freight fees, equivalent to a hen that lays golden eggs, which can be passed down from generation to generation.

Seeing Loyer talking eloquently, Miller's eyes also lit up.

Because, along this line of thought, he felt that it was really feasible.

However, although that's the case, he was still quite hesitant.

"Loyer, I can accept what you said, but I'm afraid the empire won't accept it?"

Loyer became energetic and asked, "What's the problem? Tell me."

"Before, I was thinking of handing it over to the empire after it was built, free of charge.

I believe the Imperial Cabinet would be very happy.

After all, they didn't spend any money, but they got political achievements, which is a great bargain."

After a pause, he added: "But if we follow your model, it is actually like snatching food from the empire's mouth.

I'm afraid some people will have opinions on us, thinking that we are taking advantage of the empire."

"Moreover, if the railway is connected to the empire's railway network, it means that the subsequent arrangements and scheduling will have to be done by the empire.

They provide manpower and resources, but the benefits are all taken by us, I'm afraid, I'm afraid the cabinet will be even less willing!"

A flash of inspiration came to Loyer's mind, and he thought of a solution: "Then let's change the approach again, how about we cooperate with the empire?"

"Cooperate with the empire? Loyer, isn't your idea too bold?"

Miller was taken aback, with a look of horror, only feeling that Loyer was whimsical.

The Habsburg Empire is advanced, but not so advanced.

The empire is the empire, even if there are compromises on interests, it must at least be a great nobleman.

Where do you little merchants and free people get the qualifications?

However, Loyer didn't care, he pondered for a moment, and said: "How about this, for this railway, we can build a new company.

This company is invested in by the empire, accounting for 51%, so that the empire has absolute control and actually controls this railway.

In the future, whether it is scheduling or arrangement, it is also justified, and, belonging to the empire's railway, the empire can naturally obtain 51% of the profits."

"Of course, in this case, it is best to let the empire also give some investment, even if it is symbolic, at least it must be justifiable."

"And the remaining 49% can be raised by Oakland City, the City Hall will contribute a part, and then the major wealthy merchants will also contribute a part,

At that time, different shares will be obtained according to the amount of investment."

"Once the railway is built, this company will be responsible for operation, and everything other than the cost each year is profit."

"Then, we can all take dividends according to the profit."

"The method is good, but, but..."

Miller frowned, obviously still hesitant, Loyer asked again: "But what?"

"The question is, will those people be willing?

In this way, the empire takes the lion's share of the profits, they contribute money and effort, and in the end, they have to wait for who knows how many years to recover the cost, will they be willing?"

"Haha, you're worried about this? You're actually worried about this?"

Loyer laughed, making Miller's face look a little bad.

He retracted his expression and said: "Miller, I'll just call you Miller, and don't use 'Your Excellency', 'Your Excellency', it's too distant!"

"As you wish, I hope we can become very good friends."

"Aren't we already?"

"Yes, yes, my friend, Mr. Loyer, don't keep me in suspense."

"It's very simple, this is cooperation with the empire, equivalent to having the empire as a backer.

Speaking of it, that prestige, that glory, can deter countless people.

The latest novel is first published at six, nine, books, bar!

Just this point alone, I believe some people with vision will not give up."

After a pause, Loyer added: "Moreover, you can also lure them with benefits!

For example, you want the Caroline family to join, their family's magic factory produces rails.

Then, can we give him a certain purchase contract outside the company, designating his family's magic factory as the rail supplier, do you think he will be tempted?"

Before Miller could speak, Loyer added: "Of course, if we do it this way, we must have our own quality control department, strictly stipulate product quality, and if there is any fooling around, we have to punish!

Punish them until they are terrified!"

"You think really far!"

Miller muttered this sentence, only feeling that his mind was a little chaotic.

Today, he originally wanted to trick Loyer into coming.

As a result, after being tricked by Loyer, he was left with a feeling of being neither up nor down.

On one hand, his instinct told him that this matter is difficult to succeed, too difficult.

Because this model has no precedent, no one knows what impact it will have, and it needs a lot of communication with the Imperial Cabinet and the full support of His Majesty the Emperor.

But on the other hand, he felt that this model has great potential!

Because, it almost takes into account the interests of all parties, and can give almost everyone benefits, and save the empire's funds to the greatest extent.

If this really succeeds, then the benefits are really not just a little bit!

Two kinds of thinking 'fighting' in his mind, so that Miller's head was as muddled as a paste, his brows tangled together.

"No, there are still problems? If there are problems, tell me, I'll solve them for you?"

Miller could only tell the truth: "I think, mainly, mainly, this kind of thing needs the consent of the Imperial Cabinet, and it can only be implemented with their initiative.

If I want to make this matter a success, I have to lobby those ministers in the Imperial Capital, and it's not certain that I can succeed!"

"If my uncle, Dorjee, was still here, he could speak to His Majesty the Emperor.

But I, I'm too far off."

Loyer smiled, squinted slightly, and said: "If you say that, then I have another trick, you can try it!"

"What?"

"You can write a letter to His Majesty the Emperor, or to some ministers in the cabinet who are eager to perform and need credit.

Just say that the empire is developing too slowly now, largely because of the drag of transportation, and the speed of the empire's railway and canal construction is too slow."

"This point is almost universally recognized, and no one will criticize you for saying it wrong.

Then, you throw out the fact that the empire is short of funds and has not made full use of private funds, causing great waste."

"Then, you can throw out my model just now, we can also give it a name, call it 'Win-Win Model'.

Yes, just throw out the 'Win-Win Model', and be sure to explain that in this way, it will inevitably greatly increase the speed of railway and canal construction in the empire in a very short period of time.

And accelerate the promotion of magic machinery."

"Believe me, grasping these two points will surely make the royal family and the cabinet excited.

However, they will definitely have concerns, fearing that some uncontrollable factors will occur in the process of doing so."

"Then, you can propose to take Oakland City as a pilot.

As long as the empire provides policy support and a small amount of wealth, it can try to operate."

"If the empire really agrees, then, I can do my best to help you!"

Miller was dumbfounded, at this moment, he looked at Loyer, stunned.

Loyer waved his hand in front of him and asked, "What's wrong with you?"

"Loyer, has anyone told you that it's a pity you don't go into politics!"

"Haha, no one has ever said that, and, politics is not what I like."

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