Steel Empire
Checking Various Things

Berengar was currently in a sparring session with Eckhard with a wooden sword. It had been quite a while since Berengar had first picked up the sword and incorporated his practice into his weekly training routine. Now, he was starting to become competent in swordsmanship, at least from a basic level. Although Berengar was still very fond of the use of bayonets, he felt it was still necessary for him to master the basics of swordsmanship.You never know when you will be forced to use a sword in battle.

Eckhard slashed with a vertical slash towards Berengar; the young master quickly repelled the punch before swiftly counterattacking. In the end, this action was successfully thwarted by Eckhard, who unleashed a series of blows that Berengar had to face. After a moment of intense sword fighting, Berengar stumbled to the ground, and Eckhard pointed his sword at the young master's vital organs. Berengar was confused and gave up on his opponent.

"Damn it. I gave up once again."

Eckhard chuckled as he took off his training gear and helped Bernegar get up from the ground; after the two hid their equipment, they headed to the kitchen, where Berengar bought a pint of beer for each man. As a man with refined tastes from his previous life, Berengar was very dissatisfied with the quality of alcohol in this world. In addition to distilling alcohol for medical practice, he recently started distilling alcoholic beverages for regular consumption. In fact, he recently acquired a plot of land from his father to create a large, dedicated brewery with a view to mass-producing various beers and alcoholic beverages. The fact that his favorite beers are Doppelbock and Oktoberfest is not yet in this world is a shame. Unfortunately, he would need at least a year to brew the first batch of Doppelbock and approach it for the Oktoberfest. So, for now, he regularly consumes light beer, which is common in this world. It is difficult to enjoy his favorite food to the fullest without his most valuable alcoholic drink and missing dishes that use chocolate or potatoes. Still, it was acceptable for now; he was just afraid that he would have to wait years before he could once again taste some of his favorite dishes that were unfortunately not in his food.

After sharing a drink, the two men made their way to the training field, where they quickly put on their combat clothes and began to lead the troops to combat exercises in private. Berengar usually carried flintlock rifles, pistols, and side swords. If he lost the use of his main weapon for any reason, he wanted backup if he was in danger. Berengar's equipment was relatively unique; he had a black bandolier holding two flintlock pistols and a sword belt containing a simple side sword. It was not the elegant sword that would later become his wedding gift from Ludwig and his workers. Instead, it was an rudimentary design that served as an additional weapon. His belt also contained a cartridge bag that stored paper cartridges for his rifle. When you take into account his extra norish attire, he easily stands out from the other soldiers in his army, the good and the bad. It made it easier for his troops to understand where their commander was, but it also made him a more conspicuous target for his enemies.

Nevertheless, the Young Master stood beside his troops and did shooting drills with them. Now, the earliest troops had passed basic training and were undergoing special training. The training field was built with makeshift buildings and barriers that served as simulated villages when they were in urban combat. The grenades would clear the buildings by throwing their grenades inside and waiting for an explosion before charging in with their rifles loaded and ready with bayonets attached. Berengar did not care about civilian casualties in war zones; he only cared about how efficiently his troops could handle the task with minimal casualties on his own part. Thus, the tactics he used would be considered excessive and perhaps even war crimes in his past life. However, there was no such thing in this feudal era,

Line tactics, anti-cavalry tactics, city war tactics, siege tactics, these were all things he wanted his men to get used to. The peaceful days he was living in were quickly coming to an end, although Berengar had yet to receive any updates on the King's status. It won't be long before German-speaking regions find themselves embroiled in a bloody conflict for title succession. It is even possible that the war could spread to other regions of the Holy Roman Empire. Nevertheless, for an ambitious young man like Berengar, this war was an opportunity to seize power. When all is said and done and the war is over, the feudal power of German territory will weaken, and he will have a chance to rise like an eagle. Thus, the young master had a cruel smile on his face as he watched his men perform the task he requested of them easily. Soon a new era will emerge, the era of steel and gunfire, the era of industry.

After a long day of arduous training, Berengar returned to the village where he visited Gunther, who oversaw the implementation of his farm. When he visited the man's farm, he saw that all his advances had been applied and that Gunther's farm, in particular, was very prosperous. With the introduction of animal-powered mechanization, nearby farmlands were put under his supervision as their previous workers began to shift to industrial labor. So many families working on one piece of land are no longer needed. Although these tools have not been mass-produced and have not been installed on all farms in the village of Kufstein, the fact that Gunther and his own extended family were able to take care of such a large farm is a good sign. future date.

When Gunther noticed Berengar's approach, he immediately stood up straight and smiled as he spoke to the young master.

"My lord, this year's harvest must be abundant! Livestock are also increasing in number now that they can be bred all year round!"

Berengar patted the man on the shoulder as he greeted him. It had been some time since he had checked his progress directly.

"It's good to see you, old friend! That's good news."

Gunther smiled and received Berengar's greeting

"So what can I help you with, my lord?"

Berengar smiled and started walking around the farm, checking his progress directly while Gunther followed behind him.

"Tell me, how is the application of the four-field system, phosphate fertilizers, and irrigation in much of Barony's farmland?"

Gunther tracked progress throughout the city, and word eventually spread from contact with other townships and villages within the Barony to Gunther.

"As far as I know, your innovation is fully implemented here in the city of Kufstein. In other regions, we have seen a system of four fields and fertilizers used. Although irrigation is on the rise, it will still be a little. months before it is used thoroughly. Many unemployed farmers in other areas flocked to the city of Kufstein looking for work; as far as I am concerned, they fit in well with the locals. Soon, this city might become a real city!"

Berengar smiled after hearing such news. Clearly, construction was underway, and the city development plan he submitted to his father for use was currently underway. Before long, a new city will appear here in the heart of Kufstein. Berengar has many plans in place to reduce squalor and homelessness. Keeping the city organized is a top priority.

"That's exactly what I want to hear! Now tell me, Gunther, when are we going to see the new machines implemented into farms across the city?"

Gunther smiled and shared the good news with Berengar

"Approximately three months my lord, and the city farm will be mechanized as you say. Maybe a year later, the rest of Barony will follow suit."

Berengar was pleased with this news; hopefully, his Barony would create a mechanical farm powered by animals at the time the war broke out. If not, at least it will approach him. He couldn't be happier with the way things were going. After talking a little with Gunther about what he had done since Berengar's last visit, the two parted ways for the day. Berengar still had to examine Ludwig and the industrial sector.

After returning to the industrial sector, it was a completely different sight from the time he was last there. He now owns two steel production lines, an arms factory, an armory, an agricultural equipment factory, and a textile factory. The industrial sector is preoccupied with hundreds or even thousands of workers who work hard to produce the products needed to usher in a new era. The machines used to manufacture the equipment are all water-powered. Wherever the necessary assembly line is available to make the manufacturing process more smooth. As such, it was quite an operation; Berengar imagined no city on the planet with such an advanced industrial sector. The best part is that it grows day by day.

As Berengar approached Ludwig's old shop, which was now his office, he saw the old man working hard looking at a set of blueprints Berengar had given him. The office was completely cluttered with designs, and documents were strewn about. Berengar knew very well how difficult it was to take care of the documents; after all, he filled his nights with it. Thus, he could empathize with the old man who worked so hard that he did not notice Berengar's entry. Only after Berengar cleared his throat did the man realize the young master was standing in front of him.

"My lord!?! Sorry I didn't see you there."

"What brings you here, my lord?"

Berengar chuckled and looked through the documents Ludwig was working on before speaking his mind.

"I'm just checking a few things. How are you?"

Ludwig let out a deep breath and vented his frustration at the young master whom he knew would accept him calmly.

"I'm fine, just a little overworked, although I'm sure you're the same. Of course, I don't have a beautiful young lover to vent all my frustrations at the end of the night..."

Berengar could not help but laugh at the old man's comment. It was true that he released pent-up emotions through his night adventure with Linde, and therefore, always woke up refreshed. The same cannot be said for others.

"So, what about my factory?"

Ludwig quickly smiled with a hint of pride on his face; his hard work paid off.

"What's the saying you used before? Everything running like a well-oiled machine?"

Berengar chuckled when he heard that sentence, it must be out of place in this medieval world. However, he is known to use idioms from his past life, which have caused confusion on several occasions.

"That's great to hear; I see a lot of men working here. Are they properly paid and given the necessary time off?"

Ludwig nodded with a wide grin on his face as he answered Berengar's question.

"Of course, and they're pretty grateful for that. Many of the newcomers were men from other areas of Barony, and they thought they had been enslaved to death here in the factory, like many miners used to be. before you begin to impose your Reformation on the world. Despite the hard work, they are quite happy with their pay and working hours, for the most part. Unfortunately, there will always be some ruffians complaining about their lives no matter how good they have them."

Berengar nodded at Ludwig's words; he was telling the truth, you can't please everyone in this world, but at least they are given decent wages, working hours, and safety standards, more than can be said about the whole world today. The exponential growth of his family's wealth from all the businesses he's made over the past few months has allowed him to raise worker wages and set up performance bonuses. Thus, a new middle class finally formed in the Kufstein region. Although still in its early stages, the Barony of Kufstein began to shift from the feudal era of nobility and peasants to an industrial world with a multi-class structure.

After drinking with Ludwig and talking about the past, present, and future, Berengar parted ways with his friend and returned to the Castle. Everything is going smoothly; now, all he needs is Linde's report from the spy network he manages, and he can finally call it a night. The life of an ambitious man is never idle. Berengar took a shower before returning to his room; before long, Linde approached as usual, but before he could pounce on Berengar's voice, he stopped her and asked the question in his mind.

"So, how are you?"

He instantly knew what Berengar meant and pouted before he sat down next to him.he sighed deeply and gave him the latest report.

"Your network has penetrated the entire Barony and the vassals under your father. If something similar to the plot against you appeared, I'll find out. I've contacted my half-brother in Innsbruck and instructed him to set up a cell in his area. Pretty soon, we'll know everything that's going on in Tyrol's seat of power. As for Ludolf, he almost became a priest, and when he did, he got orders to do what you asked. In addition, your mouth is currently producing propaganda throughout the region about your exploits and inventions. They have come up with some interesting stories about how you were blessed by the divinity of gods with knowledge of the future and will usher in a new era of peace and stability for the German people. I don't know who made that shit, but people ate it."

After reporting to Berengar about his activities, he leaned over to his d*d and whispered in his ear.

"Have I been a good girl?"

Berengar smiled and stroked his shiny strober blonde hair before inviting him to the place t*dur and whispering back to him.

"You've been a very nice girl, and I think you deserve a reward."

After that, he spent the rest of his preserved time with warm love. He wondered how long this peaceful and abundant life could last before the storm arrived. However, for now, it was none of his business. He needed to enjoy this time as long as it lasted, one thing was certain his future would be filled with bloodshed, he said, and it was not something he could avoid now that he had embarked on the path to power.

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