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The year-end meeting was still ongoing. After Bhuvan finished his report, it was the turn of the Minister of Trade and Commerce, Rajesh. Rajesh rose from his seat in the parliament and approached the dais, bringing with him a stack of documents.

"Good evening, respected parliamentarians and His Majesty the Emperor. I am delighted to inform you all that trade in the Empire has been exceptional over the past few years."

"On that note, I would also like to thank His Majesty the Emperor for his continued support towards the businesses in the Empire and for implementing further reforms to make trade more conducive. I would also like to extend my gratitude to Admiral Gangadhar for his continuous support in providing security to the merchants of our Empire," Rajesh concluded, as Vijay nodded his head in acceptance.

Gangadhar rose gracefully from his seat and accepted the praise, saying, "No need to praise me, Your Excellency the Minister. I am just doing my job."

Rajesh nodded his head with a smile in response to Admiral Gangadhar as he continued his report. "Due to various advantageous factors, trade has been booming in the Empire. After the reform of businesses, there are currently 9000 companies in the Empire involved in various industries, from the food industry to the construction industry and even to the metalworking industry. Due to these companies starting only a month ago, there is still no tax collected, but even at the current moment, the changes brought about by the liberalization of trade can be seen throughout the empire, as products from the northern end of the Empire easily travel to Sri Lanka through merchant ships within a day. Thanks to His Majesty\'s push for road construction, inter-Empire travel has also become more convenient, which has further increased the trade volume. Also, with the establishment of trade relations with Europe, our exports have reached 5 million varaha, equivalent to almost 20 tons of gold."

*Clap clap clap*

Everyone in the parliament clapped their hands as they were very excited by the number of exports. Only a couple of years ago, this figure would have been unimaginable; now, it comprised a large chunk of the empire\'s GDP. Of course, only Jagannath Mohan knows the actual numbers, which he will reveal when it is his time to speak.

Vijay was also pleased with this figure. It had been centuries since Bhartiya products had dominated the European market. In the past timeline, Bhartiya products should still be dominating in the 17th century. Unfortunately, due to various reasons, exports were not as popular in the empire he inherited. Perhaps his ancestors had aimed to keep a low profile. Well, Vijay couldn\'t complain, considering how everyone wanted a piece of Bharat in his past life. He could only say that his ancestors were wise.

Rajesh continued, "As the lifeblood of industry, iron production is a crucial part of the Empire\'s strength. Iron is used in every sector of industry, and most importantly, it plays a significant role in military applications."

"Now, before I disclose our production capabilities, let me provide the annual production figures of European countries as a reference: Portugal produces 25,000 tons, Spain produces 30,000 tons, England produces 25,000 tons, France produces 20,000 tons, the Ottoman Empire produces 20,000 tons, the Mughal Empire produces 10,000 tons, Sweden produces 18,000 tons, the Holy Roman Empire produces 12,000 tons, the Venetian Republic produces 15,000 tons, Russia produces 10,000 tons, Polish Lithuania produces 8,000 tons, the Dutch Netherlands produces 6,000 tons, and Denmark Norway produces 5,000 tons."

Everyone in the crowd was taken aback by the numbers. Some were impressed by the strength of certain European countries, while others thought it was no big deal. There were also a few who wondered how they acquired the information.

Well, it was Vijay\'s doing. He had personally sought out these intel from the Venetian Republic. Although the Venetians couldn\'t understand the Dakshin Bharat Empire\'s interest in such data, they complied, deeming it a minor request, especially since this information wasn\'t typically concealed. Upon receiving the data, Vijay was particularly intrigued by the figures regarding the Portuguese. Recalling historical records, he noted that their annual iron production during this era was significantly lower than what was stated, it was 15,000 tons, not 25,000. Yet, as he delved into the details provided by the Venetians, a smile spread across his face. The revelation dawned on him—it was his own influence. Through the techniques and knowledge shared by the Dakshin Bhartiya Empire, the Portuguese had ascended as a prominent supplier of top-notch arms to Europe, capturing nearly 30% of the market. Empowered by this newfound financial prowess, their conflicts with the Spanish Empire unfolded with remarkable ease.

Gangadhar continued, "Respected members of the parliament since you have understood our competition, let me now explain our own production capacity."

"At the end of 1653, we had 10 blast furnaces. Each furnace could make 400 tons of iron every year, giving us a total output of 4000 tons by the year\'s end. At the beginning of the following year, the Bhartiya Academy of Military Science, along with Raya Iron Works, worked together to upgrade these blast furnaces. Now, the furnaces are 30% more efficient than they were before."

"Currently, a single blast furnace can produce 520 tons of industrial iron, and the number of blast furnaces has increased from 10 in 1653 to 20 in 1654, bringing the total iron production of the Empire from 1654 to 1655 to an impressive 10,400 tons. With this number, we have already surpassed Denmark-Norway, the Dutch, who tried to invade us, Polish Lithuania, and, by a small margin, Russia, and even our hateful neighbour in the north."

*Clap clap clap clap*

Everyone was very happy with this number, as within a few years, they were able to defeat countries that had inherited iron-making techniques from a long time ago. Although India was originally an industrial powerhouse producing steels and metals for Europe, the techniques had been lost in the long river of history. Now, within only a few years, they were able to catch up with some of the European countries. It is no wonder everyone was proud and happy. Even Vijay wore a smile, though not surprised, given the scale of the Empire. No European country, with a population of less than 10 million, could compete against the Dakshin Bhartiya Empire, with the empire\'s constantly rising population of 37 million.

With the same smile adorning his face, Rajesh shared his vision for the future. "I\'m delighted to announce that alongside the iron production in our Empire, we\'ve achieved a milestone of producing 2000 tons of steel, exclusively dedicated to military applications.

Looking ahead to the upcoming year, my vision is to expand our number of companies to 12,000 and to surpass not only the Venetian Republic and the Holy Roman Empire but possibly even Sweden in the volume of iron production by the year\'s end."

There was a loud applause in the parliament as they were very happy with the ambitious target set by the Ministry of Trade and Commerce.

Vijay wholeheartedly supported this goal. Achieving it would position the Dakshin Bhartiya Empire among the top 10 iron producers globally. As for concerns regarding raw materials, he harboured none, given that the empire encompassed the state of Odisha, renowned for its abundant iron deposits. Moreover, the subcontinent boasted ample reserves of high-quality coal. With all the necessary raw materials for initial industrialization readily available within the Bhartiya Empire, Vijay believed that success was within reach, contingent upon his determination to make it a reality.

After Rajesh left the stage with applause and increased popularity, it was the Minister of Communication who led to the stage.

Kumar, the Minister of Communication, began his report with enthusiasm. "Esteemed ministers and Your Majesty the Emperor, I am pleased to share that our efforts have resulted in the establishment of a comprehensive network of 4000 post offices spanning the entire empire. We have ensured that every city within our vast territories is now equipped with at least two post offices, while all major towns have been furnished with this indispensable service. Furthermore, I must emphasize the significant strides made in communication infrastructure, thanks to the diligent coordination with the transportation department. Recognizing the paramount importance of efficient communication, dedicated lanes have been meticulously arranged to cater specifically to information dissemination, medical deliveries, and military logistics. These specialized lanes have considerably expedited the delivery of items, facilitating seamless communication and logistical operations across the empire."

Due to the support of government departments, which use post services very regularly, and due to the liberalization of businesses, companies have eagerly embraced the swift postal system. Businesses utilize this postal service to enhance communication with their branches all over the Empire. Currently, the post office has delivered 38,000 individual posts throughout the year, totalling a weight of one ton 140 kilograms.

For the next year, the post office aims to increase the number of carriages, anticipating that this number is likely to double or even triple in the coming year. We are also looking forward to reducing the cost of postal services with the increase in orders.

"Thank you for your time."

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Everyone in the parliament applauded, showing their appreciation for the postal service provided by the Ministry of Communication. Despite each post costing five gold Varaha to deliver, the speed of delivery was remarkably fast. It was the postal service that made them understand the value of time. Although the cost seemed significant, the benefits far outweighed it. Multiple orders could be sent to any part of the Empire within the same day.

Surprisingly, it was not the government departments that first took advantage of this service; it was actually the private sector. A person doing business based on logistics capitalized on this communication service and established offices throughout the Empire, obtaining numerous orders for his company.

Vijay was intrigued by this company, So when he looked at its details, he was surprised by the coincidence. The company was called VijayAnand Roadlines Limited, or VRL Logistics for short. Not only that, but even the owner of this company painted all his carts yellow, with "VRL" written on them in Bharti script.

He couldn\'t help but laugh at the joke played by fate.

P.S. There was an internal today, I did well because I wrote a chit, tomorrow is the last, and after that, the next week is the lab Externals, I haven\'t even started the record #sadife.