In Tang En's plan, Prandal's scattered transportation business in the future would be dominated by land transportation by magic-powered vehicles, supplemented by air transportation by airships, and the transportation of bulk goods and people would be handed over to the well-connected railway network.
Although the laying of the railway track was troublesome, once it was completed, the transportation cost and cycle of bulk goods and raw materials would be greatly reduced, which was of great significance to the development of society.
In addition, the technology of the gnome subway was ready-made, and this technology could be modified into a magic-powered train as long as the power source was slightly improved. Why not?
After the completion of the road network, Tang En's next step was to start the research and development of the magic-powered vehicles and the railway network. Along with that, he would develop various supporting facilities such as traffic signal lights, traffic patrol officers, and other laws and regulations. All of these had to be perfected.
For the time being, since there were only Harley-Davidson motorcycles, there was no need to waste energy on traffic laws, traffic lights, and traffic patrol officers. Instead, he could arrange for them to be recruited and trained in advance. When the time came, they could be put to work directly.
Tang En told Aurelia about his plan, and then added, "As for the recruitment of traffic patrol officers, just say that it's a very difficult job. I don't think the nobles will participate in it anymore. Then, we can recruit and select from the civilians. When the time comes, they can be given the law enforcement authority in traffic. This way, we can slowly reduce the privileges of the nobles."
Aurelia sighed. "No wonder you were chosen. You're the same as Father. Now that you're a king, you don't think about how to protect the power of the nobles. Instead, you're always thinking about reducing their privileges. I'm afraid only the two of you would dare to do such a dangerous thing."
In the current Prandal, the nobles were the main defenders of the royal power. If the king went against the nobles, he would be weakening his own royal power. No one would do such a thing that would destroy their own foundation.
However, the far-sighted Victor and Tang En from Earth did not hesitate to do it.
This was because they both knew that in order for the country to be reborn from decay, they had to eliminate the possibility of such a thing happening at the root. There was no doubt that the nobles' privileged class had to be targeted.
"I'll go and prepare a detailed proposal. I'll let you have a look at it later."
Aurelia had nothing to say about this. Anyway, Tang En was the real king now. What he wanted to do was his business.
Wasn't it just recruiting commoners? Now, Tang En's character of daring to do whatever he wanted had long been known throughout the Irus Empire. After the news spread, no matter how unwilling the nobles were, they could only pinch their noses and accept it.
Recruiting civilians to serve as traffic patrol officers was just the beginning. The next step Tang En had to consider was setting up various government service windows. These government service personnel would also be recruited from civilians in the future.
It didn't matter if they weren't educated. They could be trained to take up a post.
"Sure."
Tang En readily agreed. He was not good at these things, and he was happy to have Aurelia share the burden.
The next day, Jia Lian came to Tang En again.
"Your Majesty, I'm honored to invite you to attend the opening ceremony of the Ellington -Bein- Preston -Paganis Highway. If you want, my partner will be happy to help you. Of course, I don't think you need his help."
"It's open already?"
Tang En had a very strange look in his eyes. "You've already notified everyone?"
Jia Lian's face was flushed. He said proudly, "Of course. The invitation was issued in the name of our Star Diamond Bank. Those people almost broke their skulls trying to get it. However, we also screened them. Only those with assets of more than one million gold coins are eligible to receive an invitation. They have now arrived at the opening ceremony."
"Oh? Where is it? "
"Of course it's Ellington," Jia Lian said matter-of-factly.
"It's where the road paving technology was born. It's also the starting point of the first highway. It's the best place to start the ceremony. My partner opened the portal yesterday afternoon and sent them to their destination. They had a good night in Ellington."
"Well done."
Tang En understood that Jia Lian was trying to be nice to him. After those rich people enjoyed the life in Ellington, they would find how inconvenient their lives were when they returned to their own homes. Only when there was a gap would they have the motivation to move forward. Of course, the products of the Datang Chamber of Commerce would sell better, and the reopened specialty stores would also usher in a wave of sales.
"In that case, I'll go back."
After all, Ellington was the foundation of Tang En. It was better for him to attend such a grand and historic ceremony in person.
Tang En thought for a moment, then turned back and said, "Dear … Dear, come with me."
As the Prince Regent, it would be unreasonable if he did not bring the Queen to a formal occasion.
Olina was stunned. Then, she nodded blankly, which meant that she agreed.
Then, Tang En left the nobles who were waiting for him. He opened the portal with Olina and Jia Lian and returned to Ellington.
"All of you, be on high alert! Today is a big day! Don't embarrass our lord! "
Depp shouted as he led the patrol team. "If you see anyone who's dishonest, arrest them immediately!"
Danny laughed and said, "Uncle Depp, you're wrong again. Our lord is now the king. He should be punished."
"Alright, alright, alright," Depp said helplessly. "Write it down, Elsa. Deduct … deduct five … no, deduct one gold coin from my salary this month," he said. "Fine, fine, fine."
"Eh?"
Danny and the others laughed strangely. Depp's face turned red. "What are you doing? Do you think I'm like you? You think I'm not hungry? I still have a family to feed! "
"Ahem, Captain Depp, don't judge everyone with one sentence …"
He coughed softly, indicating that he was going to have a family soon.
"Oh, I almost forgot. You and Greda are going to get married soon. Didn't you tell His Majesty? When the time comes, you can let him witness your marriage. What a great honor! "
Locke shook his head. "No, it's not a big deal. His Majesty is very busy now. Don't give him any trouble."
"What trouble?"
Twain and the other two sauntered over. Locke immediately turned around and saluted. "Locke pays his respects to His Majesty — and Her Majesty the Queen."
Tang En waved his hand. "We're all on the same side. No need to be so polite."
On the same side!
Tang En's words caused the faces of the Ellington Guards to glow with excitement. Look at His Majesty's words, how heartwarming!
What did he mean by 'on the same side'? In other words, they had become His Majesty's confidants!
In other words, they were His Majesty's personal guards!
How could they be the same?
Elsa raised her hand and said, "Locke and Greda are going to have their wedding in three days, but they haven't decided on a witness yet."
"Oh, that's great. You want me to be your witness?"
Tang En raised his eyebrows and said regretfully, "Unfortunately, I don't know much about this. I can't help you."
Locke and Greda hurriedly said, "We wouldn't dare to trouble you, Your Majesty."
They didn't have much hope in the first place, so they weren't disappointed.
Tang En said casually, "But you can go to the Pope. He's a professional."
A professional?
Olina blushed and felt a little embarrassed when she thought about what happened the other day.
Locke smiled bitterly. "His Holiness the Pope is. I'm not qualified to go to him."
"Oh … Don't worry. Leave it to me. He'll agree."
Tang En smiled and looked at Galian. He suddenly remembered something and said to Depp and the others, "By the way, you know about the Harley motorcycles produced by the Research Institute, right?"
"Yes, yes!"
Danny immediately jumped up and shouted, "Your Majesty, the Harley motorcycles are amazing! When will they be sold? How much are they? Do we get any discounts? "
As members of Ellington, Danny and the rest were naturally qualified to test drive the Harley-Davidson. As a Ranger, Danny immediately fell in love with the feeling of turning into the wind. As the wind blew past him, it was as if he had become one with the wind. He loved it so much.
Tang En smiled strangely. "You all like it?"
The group nodded. Tang En saw that even Elsa blushed and nodded. He couldn't help but be a little surprised. Although Elsa was strong, she usually had a soft personality. It was a surprise that she liked the wild Harley motorcycles.
"Since you like it, then it's simple."
Tang En smiled and said, "In the next few days, the Harley-Davidson motorcycles will be distributed to you. And your training mission for these few days is to use the fastest speed to master riding the Harley-Davidson motorcycles, as well as the techniques of riding them in combat. Any questions?"
"Distribute, distribute!?"
Danny was sensitive enough to capture this keyword, and he immediately trembled with excitement. "Your Majesty, do you mean that the Harley motorcycles are standard equipment that is directly issued to us? They belong to us in the future!? "
Tang En corrected him. "They don't belong to you. The Harley motorcycles still belong to Ellington, or rather, they belong to me. But as long as you are still a member of the guards, you can use one. Of course, the daily maintenance is also your task. How about it? If you find it troublesome, you can apply to not have them. "
"How is that possible!?"
Danny immediately shook his head and said firmly, "We will always be the Lord's guards!"
Tang En deliberately teased him. "It's for the sake of the Harley motorcycles, right?"
Danny blushed and said a little shyly, "Of course not."
"Alright, all of you just need to prepare yourselves. I might have to make a trip to the Ronitan Kingdom in a while. I'll be bringing all of you along. Train well and don't embarrass Ellington, got it?"
"Yes!"
Jia Lian, who was next to him, was confused.
Harley motorcycles? What the hell?
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