Chapter 2689 Lamb and Flag (Part 1)

Frederick III was the last emperor of the Holy Roman Empire to be crowned by the Pope in Rome. According to normal people's understanding, a lot of things should be prepared for a coronation, such as coronation robes, jewelry, decorations, etc.

Florence in the 15th century was full of splendid things, containing all kinds of treasures from all over the world. Since Cosimo and his two sons were both ill, Florentine officials could only accompany this distinguished guest.

From early morning to dusk, after seeing countless pearls, gems, silks, wool, and velvets, His Majesty did not buy anything. It was not until the Florentine officials broke their legs that Frederick III bought one thing.

, fortunately the officials have good self-control, otherwise they would have yelled.

What he bought was cotton cloth, which cost only one copper coin per foot. Even the servants of the officials were too lazy to buy it. This stingy, stingy, and humble monarch actually had to bargain with the shopkeepers, and the officials accompanied him for such a long journey.

, and I didn’t see him giving rewards to everyone.

Although Georgiana was shopping in every city she visited during this trip, the reviews she received were not stingy, nor generous, and her jewelry was not luxurious enough. Some people even rated her as inferior to the wife of a wealthy businessman.

So Bonaparte directly bought the "Mogul Diamond" and gave it to her.

This diamond weighs 300 carats. It can be set in a crown or a scepter, and all gossip will disappear at once.

No matter how low-key Bonaparte is at home, he is like this abroad. Fortunately, Georgiana has not caused him any trouble so far, and she has always been so "frugal", so everyone just takes her as this style.

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These shining diamonds were not so valuable in the eyes of bankers. Hope Bank traded the diamonds with Queen Catherine and obtained the right to trade sugar in Russia.

In fact, the reason why the British patent system was first introduced to Italy was very simple. The Italians contracted the export of British wool, and the king obtained loans from Italian bankers and continued the Hundred Years War with the French.

In fact, in the Middle Ages, Ireland, which had a similar climate to England, also produced wool. However, in the 16th century, after the King of England became the King of Ireland, various restrictions made Ireland's wool less competitive with England's wool.

Then in the 17th century, after William III drove out James II, the British Parliament managed to get the king to persuade the Irish to abandon wool manufacturing in 1696 and develop flax manufacturing. For this reason, Britain even canceled the linen trade with Ireland.

Tariffs and high tariffs on linen from other countries promoted the development of Ireland's linen industry.

Since BC, linen has been used to wrap the bodies of prominent people. The ancient Egyptians used it to wrap mummies, and the king wore it to welcome the crown of thorns from the Holy Land. Ireland, a mountainous country, is actually not fertile, especially the Cup.

In the highlands, where the soil is poor, only flax can be grown.

Before the start of industrialization, Germany was an agricultural country. In addition to common food crops grown by farmers, flax was the first industry developed in Germany.

During his reign, Frederick the Great realized that in order to restore Prussia's vitality, it must start with agriculture. Agricultural products allowed the population to recover, and industry and commerce could develop. At the same time, he was not satisfied with traditional grain cultivation, but promoted "flax", hops and

Tobacco leaves. The War of the Bavarian Succession was also called the Potato War because the staple food of both warring parties at that time was potatoes.

The current cotton is mainly sea island cotton, and Prussia has no overseas colonies, not even a decent coastline. Cuxhaven in Hamburg can transport British goods to Germany along the Elbe and Weser rivers, and also

German "linen" products can be sent out.

Relying on this way of governing the country, Frederick the Great left a deposit of 51 million thalers and an annual fiscal revenue of 22 million thalers. When the acquisition of Louisiana State did not go smoothly, the United States could not expand, and the United Kingdom had no new raw materials.

Where it is produced, the price of cotton is soaring, and people will look for substitutes. Although flax is inferior to cotton in many aspects, it is difficult to predict what will happen in the future.

Josephine supported the sale of Louisiana, so why should an English woman insist on not selling it?

It was difficult for her to explain to these people what the "mirror world" was. Everything that happened here had no impact on the real world and was just a daydream.

"Do you also believe that linen can replace cotton?" Georgiana asked Dominic.

"No." Dominic said.

"Then what's the point of telling me all this?" Georgiana asked.

"Then why did you tell me that you were with the First Consul out of revenge for your husband?" Dominic asked.

Georgiana said nothing.

"You still want to remain neutral, right?" Dominic said, "Just like Prussia, it still insists on 'neutrality'."

"I'm just a weak woman, I..."

"The First Consul must have had his own intentions in bringing you out instead of Josephine. Do you know how many jewels she brought for this trip? I heard that they included the necklace of the former queen." Dominic said.

Georgiana sighed, "I heard that a woman's tears only work for those who care about her, but not for a hard-hearted person like you, right?"

"I've always heard that you are a straightforward person, let's stop beating around the bush, okay?"

"We met for the first time today."

"You don't need to believe me, we just want to win." Dominic said, "We are sincere at this point."

Georgiana looked at Dominic.

"Why not Leon?"

"He is a boring person. He has nothing else on his mind except work." Dominique looked into her eyes and said, "Remember Collison and Eugenie I told you?"

Georgiana smiled.

"That novel was written when he had "nothing to do", but now he is busy ruling and doesn't even have time to sleep. I think he may not have time to fantasize."

"To be fair, he met her before he met you. He didn't betray you during this trip."

Georgiana stopped laughing.

"You call this fair?"

"From dusk to dawn, he wanders around all day long. Occasionally he meets unfortunate people and lends a hand to help them." Dominic said, "She is just a Genoese who received his help, nothing more."

She gritted her teeth.

"Colison admired the women playing by the spring and their beautiful linen clothes, which made him feel comfortable and relaxed, but Eugenie was to him like a piece of Paisiello that only a person with a certain height of soul can do.

I feel intoxicated, but it won’t affect ordinary people.”

"You are really good at complimenting people," Georgiana said coldly.

"Is it because you are a piece of ice? That's why you attract passionate men, eager to melt you?" Dominic said.

"Have you said enough?"

"Unless you say something useful," Dominic said, "Didn't you just want to talk about some emotional issues? Then let's continue talking."

At this time, she thought of Grindelwald, who found a unicorn and asked it to choose a "merciful leader".

That scene looked really lame, and it was already ruined before it even started. She used to tease him about how he came up with it.

In fact, she was almost the same. No wonder Severus would say that her smile looked fake. After all, he was the real master of acting, and she was just doing the same thing in front of him.
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