Chapter 2044 Krupp Steel Plant?
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A big man with a hairy face who looked like the big Saint Bell looked at Marin with resentment:
"Your Majesty, my family originally named me Kross, but the town clerk in my hometown Essen had a grudge against my father, and deliberately wrote the name on the register as Krupp. And everyone in Essen fawns That clerk calls me Krupp, and until now, I can't change it..."
Marin was taken aback for a moment, and suddenly reacted. In German, Krupp is not a good name. Because, in German, Krupp actually means buttocks. Imagine if you introduce yourself in Chinese - Hello everyone, my name is fart... Gu, considering that most people will spray tea and rice...
Marlin Steel's tea-spraying behavior was also mistaken by the poor Krupp big-breasted brother because he thought his name was funny. But how did he know that it wasn't that the name was funny, but that the name in later generations was too famous.
I have to say that Huaxia's translation is really good. Don't touch me can be translated into BMW, Jiumen can be translated into German, and Amei can be translated into America, which greatly beautifies these terms. And Krupp, in German, originally means buttocks. As a result, when Lao Li introduced the Krupp cannon, he felt that the cannon was so awesome that it should be given a bullish name. Then, the rump translates into loud Krupp.
Of course, in Germany, this kind of surname is actually not unusual. Hoffman, like Marin's surname, is not advanced. Because, Hoffman means long-term workers.
The ancestor of the Hoffman family was originally a long-term worker in a baron's family in Earl Mark, who was responsible for raising horses and plowing land. Later, when he fought with the master, because he killed the opponent's fierce general, he was canonized as a knight with a territory by the then Earl Mark. However, when registering the family surname, because there is no surname, the surname is simply used as the surname of the long-term job in the past.
In addition, the name Kohler means waiter in German. Obviously, Kohler's parents originally wanted him to be a waiter when he grows up.
The Krupp brothers, who have a rough face and a thunderous face, are also unlucky. His father, Gross, had planned to name him Cross (Rose), which sounded romantic. In the end, because of his bad temper, Old Gross once fought with Fox, the clerk, and almost broke Mr. Fox's waist with his ass. Fox held a grudge, remembering his butt kill. Therefore, when registering the name of Gross' son, it was deliberately registered as Krupp. Moreover, they also took advantage of their relationship to publicize that the kid's name is Krupp (hip) in Essen, confirming the name of Brother Xiao Ke.
Therefore, Krupp has been unable to lift his head in his hometown of Essen. When people call him, they always look down at him unconsciously, as if his buttocks are huge.
In fact, Krupp's family is quite good, and Laozi Gross is a well-known blacksmith in Essen, and he has a certain influence in the local handicraft guild.
However, he was targeted because he offended the clerk of the more powerful city hall. Although the clerk couldn't do anything to him, it was still possible to ruin their family's reputation. And old Gross couldn't fight back. After all, if you do something to the people in the city hall, you will be locked up. In addition, because Old Gross had a bad temper and offended many people, there was no one in the city council to speak for him.
When he was a child, Krupp's big-breasted brother grew up in the eyes of being ridiculed. When he grew up, because he was always ridiculed by fellow city residents, he simply left his hometown and ventured outside. It just so happened that Marin needed a large number of blacksmiths to run the Crumhorn Iron and Steel Works, so he was recruited.
Originally, he still wanted to keep his name anonymous, at least, change his name to a nice one. But unfortunately, he was a fellow from Essen who was recruited to the steel factory. People know him, and it is not easy to be confused when registering his name.
Seeing Brother Xiaoke's resentful face because of the name problem, Marin laughed happily. But after laughing, Marin said seriously:
"Krupp, the name is just a code name. What matters is what you do, not what you are called. Also, I think Krupp is a good name. By the way, Krupp is your name." Or last name?"
Brother Xiao Ke replied in a muffled voice:
"Return to Your Majesty, our family is not descended from nobles, and we have no surname. Krupp is my name."
Marin suddenly became interested:
"Why don't you call Thyssen Krupp in the future, and establish the Krupp family in the future..."
Krupp opened his mouth, as if he wanted to object. At this time, Stephen, the director of the Crumhorne Steel Works, slapped him sharply:
"Silly boy, what are you thinking? His Majesty gave you a surname, you are going to be prosperous!"
Although the surname Krupp is not pleasant, it is an honor to be given a surname by the monarch, and it can be blown up by the descendants of the family all the time. Moreover, since Marin gave him a surname, he would not just go there. Maybe, it will give him a big chance. If he dares to refuse, it will make Marin lose face, not to mention whether he will be unlucky, but there will definitely be no future in the future.
Krupp thought about it and figured it out. At first, he just instinctively resisted the word Krupp, but thinking of the consequences, he had to accept it if he didn't.
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"The Krupp family will always be loyal to His Majesty and His Majesty's blood!" The young man was not stupid, so he quickly adjusted his mentality and expressed his loyalty to Marin.
"Well, a child can be taught. Director Stephen, how is this guy's business ability?"
Stephen thought for a while and said:
"Among the young generation, he is a top-notch one. He was born in a blacksmith family. His father taught him to read and understand some calculations since he was a child. The blacksmith's skills are not bad, and he can manage a little bit. He can manage a workshop by himself..."
"Top among the younger generation? Well... So, Mr. Krupp, would you help me build a new steelworks near Essen?"
"Establish a steel plant in Essen?" The new Mr. Thyssen Krupp looked confused.
After thinking about it, Krupp asked:
"Your Majesty, the funding problem is easy to solve, but where do the craftsmen come from to build a steel factory? Are they drawn from Krumhearn?"
Stephen waved his hand immediately:
"No, no, I don't have enough manpower here. At most, I can support you a few great craftsmen. Moreover, it is a loan from you, and I have to pay it back."
"Then where do I get the manpower to build a steel plant..." Krupp was very aggrieved.
After taking a sip of tea, Marin said leisurely:
"You can go to the city of Essen to recruit blacksmiths..."
Essen is not an ordinary small city. This city is located on the north bank of the Ruhr River. There are large coal mines, and the water transportation is convenient, which is conducive to transporting iron ore.
Moreover, Essen itself has had a coal mining industry since the 14th century and has a history of more than one hundred years. Moreover, the original blacksmithing handicraft industry was also developed. There are more than thirty blacksmith shops in the city alone. His father, Cross, is just a member of the blacksmith handicraft guild.
The blacksmith industry in Essen is currently mainly making swords and farm tools, and there are also several companies that can make matchlock guns. According to the original history, in the 16th century, this place would develop into an important town of weapons, and it would be able to make guns in the future.
However, in this time and space, Marin included all the land around Essen, and surrounded the imperial city of Essen.
However, people in the city of Essen just refused to rely on Marin and were very independent. But Essen is just next to Marin's hometown Bochum. How can Marin allow an uncontrolled weapons manufacturing base next to his hometown? What's more, most of the weapons manufactured by Essen were sold to the princes of German countries. Many of those people were enemies of Marin.
Therefore, Essen, who was there first, was a thorn in Marin's side. But due to its identity as an imperial city, it can also speak in the imperial parliament. Therefore, Marin cannot annex it blatantly.
No, I saw this guy named Krupp, and he was born in Essen, and he still has resentment towards his hometown Essen... Well, it's you! To set up a Krupp steel factory to produce steel, and in the future can also produce artillery... All the blacksmiths in Essen will be recruited with high salaries. In this way, Essen will lose the foundation of the weapon manufacturing industry as a pillar industry and decline It is inevitable...
Then, within a few days, Mr. Krupp, the ugly-faced man, took several big blacksmiths supported by Stephen, as well as various supplies, and went south to Essen, preparing to build a new one on the banks of the Ruhr River near Essen. The Krupp Iron and Steel Works is specially used to dig out blacksmith talents in Essen, and they follow Essen's path, leaving Essen with nowhere to go. In the end, forcing them to surrender to Marin...
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