Holy Roman Empire

Regardless of whether it is ahead of schedule, the "Safety and Health Law" of the New Holy Roman Empire was released and enforced nationwide in the form of law.

The factory bears the brunt of it, and it is necessary to improve the living environment of workers to meet the minimum standards of safety and health laws.

At this time, the advantage of not putting the factory in the city is reflected, and it is very easy to get land from the surroundings.

Anyway, with the development of the African colonies, a large amount of cheap wood has poured into the country, and the cost of building wooden houses is very low. Ten days and a half months can solve the problem.

This is naturally not in harmony with factories staying in urban areas, and the cost of acquiring land in a large city with a lot of money can be much higher.

Franz can't manage these problems. The government has long ordered the factory to be moved to the suburbs to reduce the burden on the city.

Earlier relocations, as well as relocation subsidies issued by the government, now that you have chosen to be disobedient, then you can now take care of yourself.

The city ’s safe water supply has also been put on the agenda. Once the reconstruction is completed, the water supply company will provide unified water supply, and the messy underground water wells can be eliminated.

In order to cultivate the good habit of drinking water, the government compulsorily ordered factories, enterprises, public places, and government agencies to provide all drinking water.

The excuse is to prevent cholera. Two years ago, the British just confirmed that the spread of cholera is related to drinking water, safety and sanitation, and the continental health revolution started.

Cholera has not disappeared, and it still appears in people's eyes three to five times. It is the most horrible and common plague in this era.

Those who dare to prevent the implementation of the safety and health law are deliberately spreading the crime of plague, and bureaucrats are the best at any time.

The trash cans that were common in later generations were also introduced into the streets and alleys of Vienna. There was no fine for throwing garbage and caught, and they were directly fined for sweeping the street.The guarantee is impressive and unforgettable for life.

New Brook

The domestic safety and health have been reorganized, and it is different in the colony. There is no factory or enterprise at all, and there are few even small family-style workshops.If you insist on being there, it is also a mine.

The abuse of workers by capitalists may still happen in the country. If anyone dares to do this, people will leave in minutes.

There are shortages of workers everywhere in the colony. Who is willing to push their workers out?The relationship between supply and demand in the labor market determines the status of both employers and employees.

It is not difficult to implement safety and health regulations in mines. People are afraid of death. The death rate on the African continent is so high. Taking hot showers and drinking boiled water to prevent infectious diseases are small problems.

Anyway, it will not increase the cost. Building a staff dormitory can organize the workers to do the logging by themselves. The fuel for burning water can also organize the workers to do it by themselves. There is no need to buy it.

Lieutenant Colonel Stephen said happily, "Everyone, the country has decided to formally upgrade the colony of New Brook to New Brook. Congratulations to everyone."

The Vienna government intends to focus on the African continent. This "new Brook city" and the domestic city are administratively at the same level.

Lieutenant Colonel Stephen also became the first mayor because of his effective governance. As for the issue of military officers serving as local officials, there are no obstacles in Austria.

It is impossible to convert text to military, but it still exists all the time. The senior officials of the Vienna government basically have military experience.

It is not uncommon for active duty officers to become local chief executives.This can be done in the country, not to mention the colony.

There are not so many messy relations in the country here.Lieutenant Colonel Stephen did not have too much ability. The biggest advantage of him as a soldier is that he strictly enforces domestic orders.

It can be said to be rigid or blunt.The Vienna government didn't care so much, and the end result was: the development of New Brook was organized, and the orders of the central government were carried through.

With the high mortality rate of immigrants in various colonial positions, the situation of New Brook was completely out of control.

In accordance with Franz ’s employment guidelines, they should be promoted, and several surrounding locations were drawn to form Austria ’s first city on the African continent.

After a pause, Stephen continued: "However, don't be too happy, everyone is promoted and our responsibility is greater.

Next, the focus of our work, in addition to promoting safety and health knowledge and reducing the mortality caused by disease, we must also find ways to develop the colonial economy, mainly the development of farm and plantation economy."

Gold, the mining director, asked in doubt: "Mr. Mayor, why is the development of the farm and plantation economy, rather than focusing on the development of long-term mining industry?"

Lieutenant Colonel Stephen replied: "The mining industry is not a long-term plan. The gold mines we have discovered may be empty in a few years or more than a decade. What will happen to the local economy?

The domestic plan is to occupy Guinea for a long time, so it is very necessary to develop a sustainable farm and plantation economy.

Of course, the mining industry cannot be abandoned, which is currently the main source of money for the municipal government.In the short term, the colonial government wanted to achieve a balance of payments, it was in the mining industry."

Tax Director Diago reminded: "Mr. Mayor, in addition to immigration expenses, New Brook's fiscal revenue and expenditure has been balanced.

With the influx of gold diggers, the commercial development of our city is very fast. Commercial taxes account for 7% of fiscal revenue, tariffs account for 1% of fiscal revenue, and special industry taxes account for 100% of fiscal revenue. Sixth, tobacco and alcohol monopoly income accounted for 8% of fiscal revenue, mining tax accounted for 76% ...

In the third quarter of this year, the total fiscal revenue was 94,000 Aegis, the total expenditure was 96,000 Aegis, and the fiscal deficit was 2000 Aegis. It is expected that the fourth quarter will achieve a balance of payments."

This is his political achievement, but it cannot be ignored.Although the mining industry still occupies an absolute dominant position, the income from the development of other industries cannot be ignored.

The development of the industry returns to development, which can transform the development into fiscal revenue, which is the credit of the tax bureau.In many colonial strongholds, mining taxes directly account for more than 90% of fiscal revenue.

New Brook was able to reduce this ratio to 76% and also achieved fiscal balance. This was not easy, especially since the colonial agriculture is still in the tax-free stage.

Mayor Stephen affirmed: "Yes, New Brook can develop to this stage, the tax bureau is very successful, and all of the seats are heroes."

"Next, I hope everyone will make persistent efforts to make New Brook one step further. I think everyone is very clear about the development potential here.

With rich resources and fertile land, as long as these places are developed, New Brook will be the richest region in Africa in the future, and it will not be worse than many cities in China.

If we can make this place, surpassing the domestic Brook, with the degree of domestic importance to this place, we must have a great chance of getting a knighthood."

It is not difficult to make a fortune in the colony, and part of the colony's financial income will become their bonus.The higher the financial income, the higher their personal income.

It ’s not easy to get a knighthood.Even a lifetime nobleman must accumulate credit slowly.If there is no war effort, basically it will take 20 to 30 years to accumulate enough credit.

Now once the development of the new Brook is successful, everyone's credit will be in place.Practical achievements are in hand. If you fail, you may get a hereditary title.

Everyone is willing to come to the colony, naturally they are ambitious.It may not be possible for other nations to seal the territory, but it is really not difficult in the new Holy Roman Empire.

Those big nobles in the country, if they were willing to replace the fiefdoms with the African continent, they could immediately establish a fiefdom. Franz didn't care about adding a few seats in the Imperial Parliament.

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Encouraged by the morale, Mayor Stephen said seriously: "Quiet! Now we are discussing how to implement the safety and health law to further reduce immigration deaths caused by disease."

Matt Damon, Director of Health, said: "Mr. Mayor, what we have done to popularize safety and health knowledge is in place. Even if it is compared with any city in the country, it will not be much worse.

What can be furthered now is the extermination of insects and rodents. Many diseases are spread through flies, mosquitoes, cockroaches, mice and other pests.

The specific measures are: clearing the vegetation around the residential area and establishing an empty isolation zone of one or two miles to effectively isolate insects.

Incineration of municipal waste to eliminate the living environment of insects and ants.

Invite residents to artificially eliminate rodents, such as putting rat poison, mouse clips, raising cats, etc.

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Environmental protection?No, at least not in African colonies. In order to control insects, plants and trees were not seen in the city from the beginning.

It is a pity that cement has to be transported from home, and the cost of concrete is too high, otherwise the urban area will be hardened again, then the effect will be better.

Mayor Stephen said with satisfaction: "As long as your method is determined to be effective, the city government will grant you funds for implementation."

Health Director Matt Damon replied affirmatively: "We have done experiments, after emptying the vegetation and burning the land, the number of insects will be greatly reduced.

If the promotion is carried out in the whole city, then no foreign insects will enter. If we do a good job of sanitation within the urban area, the number of insects can be reduced."

Mayor Stephen did not hesitate to make a decision: "Since it is effective, then immediately approve the budget, which will be implemented by the Finance Bureau."

The soldier's resolute style is unmistakable.

"Okay, mayor!" Matt Damon replied

Mayor Stephen continued: "Let's discuss agricultural development. The central government requires that within three years, the New Brook area will open 50,000 hectares of farms or plantations.

In theory, the terrain around New Brook is flat, as long as the trees and weeds above are cleared.

Not to mention the development of 50,000 hectares of land, even if it is to develop 20,000 or 300,000 hectares of land, the only difficulty is the shortage of labor.

The country promises to provide us with another 20,000 immigrants next year, but how to allow immigrants to open farms and plantations is our task."

Agriculture Director Engelbert explained: "Mr. Mayor, our people are not reluctant to invest in farms. More of them are still underfunded and unable to open farms or plantations.

The people's financial strength is limited. It is better to organize a lumberjack to cut down trees in a unified manner. The valuable timber is sold, and the rest is left to make firewood for the people.

After clearing these obstacles, the cost of developing these lands in the later period will be greatly reduced, and it should increase everyone's enthusiasm."

The director of mining, Gold, thought about it and said, "The people have insufficient funds to manage. We can come forward to communicate with the banks and use these farms as collateral for loans.

The only problem is that the loan interest of banks in the New Brook area is too high and exceeds the affordability of the people. If it can be reduced to the same level as in the country, then it is feasible."

Engelbert explained: "This is something that can't be done. Our Agricultural Bureau has already communicated with the bank.

Both the price and labor cost in New Brook area are much higher than in the country, and the accidental death rate of immigrants is also high.Banks not only have higher operating costs, but also take greater risks.

Want banks to reduce interest, unless our municipal government comes to guarantee loans to reduce the commercial risks they bear.

Unfortunately, there are domestic regulations that government agencies must not provide guarantees for any individual or enterprise, let alone guarantee loans."

Opening a farm is different from digging a gold mine. Before the farm is developed, the so-called property rights are worthless; gold mines are not the same, no matter whether the property rights are developed or not, people take over.

The loan to the farmer, in case of an accident, becomes bad debts, and it is impossible for the bank to take over the bad tail farm for development.

The risk is high, and the interest cannot be low. This is normal business operation, and the municipal government cannot intervene.

After a moment of silence, Mayor Stephen said: "This problem is not something we can solve, and the city government's finances are not ample to provide this fund.

Everyone will unify their positions first, then report to the country in the name of the municipal government, and apply for policy loans from the central bank.We are in compliance with relevant regulations and should be approved."

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