Release that Witch Chapter 1060: Quotes
After nearly a year of preparation, Neverwinter City today is running at full speed like a war machine.
Months of Demons can't stop this emerging Kingdom Capital from madly absorbing surrounding natural resource. The Administration Department once thought that a population of 100,000 was an unattainable goal, but just one year later, the urban population has doubled. The injection of a large amount of fresh labor has led to the rapid expansion of various industries. Four chemical plants have been newly added, and machinery-related processing and assembly plants have exceeded double digits.
According to statistics, the monthly salary paid by the Administration Office is close to the 10,000 gold royal mark, and when Roland first arrived here, the largest income was only 24,000 gold royal after Longsong Stronghold was searched. In other words, the Western Region Duke has accumulated half a lifetime of wealth, and it is only enough to pay two and a half months.
steam engine, Stream Ship, perfume and Chaos Drink constitute the main source of revenue. These products are sold to the fjord and Four Great Kingdoms through Allied Trade Union. Except for the remuneration that must be paid, the remaining money is turned into a large number of raw materials and handicraft products. Money came and went to form a delicate balance, and the savings in the treasury have been shrinking.
It can be said that this is an extremely uneven development model, but in the face of the threat of War of Divine Will, the choice of Roland is not generous.
If natural resource is not poured into heavy industry, machine guns will not be able to shoot at will, and cannon will always lack artillery shells.
Only in this way will he have the strength to arm the entire army.
The expansion of First Army from 8,000 to 10,000 is just the foundation, and the Air Force under the command of Tilly Wimbledon is also actively preparing. In addition, the "militia Solicitation Request" and "Mobilization Act" have entered the drafting stage. These two policies aim to increase the war potential of Neverwinter City and force the most basic discipline training for ordinary students, workers and farmers, similar to those of later generations. University military training. Although they can't get them to carry the gun directly to the battlefield, they can shorten the training time when they urgently need to replenish their manpower.
Because the specific time when Red Moon is approaching has clearly deviated, no one can be sure when War of Divine Will will start. If it is optimistic, there may be four to five years, and the worst should be about one or two years. For Roland, the biggest strategic goal at present is to turn defense into offense when Red Moon arrives, so that the flames of war are burning in enemy territory.
So the Devil of the ruins of Taqila is Nail that he must remove.
In fact, the delivery of materials and the transfer of personnel began gradually in the late winter and early spring.
The advantage of rail transportation lies in this. Even if the entire Fertile Plain is covered with heavy snow, as long as the track is cleared, the war needs can be continuously transported to the front line.
Most of the steel produced by Neverwinter City has become a single rail, and the lines hidden in Hidden Forest have also been laid. It can be said that only after the Roland orders, the new Northern Expeditionary War will officially start.
Whether it is the army or the city, it is ready to go.
But before that, he has two things to do.
...
The day after Months of Demons ended, Roland received a meeting request for Thunder.
"Why, I have to leave so soon?" He set up a relaxed afternoon tea station in the living room of the club, and at the same time brought Anna, he also sent an invitation to Margery. For this business woman who fits Lightning quite well He can only help so much. "Can't wait to take a look at the Hidden Shadow waters?"
"I know I can't hide it from you," Thunder smiled frankly, "Every moment when manipulating a steel ship, I imagine it going forward against the sea wind and waves. If I can, I even hope to be so straightforward Head to Sea Line. "
"In that case, you will have to face the risk of lack of water and short food at half the time." Margery shook his head helplessly, "In addition, will the group of chambers of commerce that have invested heavily in you be happy about your boat? The team is behind, unless you plan to never return to the fjord islands. "
"Haha, I just want to express my excitement to Your Majesty," he said, touching his chin. "As Margery said, this adventure is not my own business, after all, for the fjord, The development of new seas means opportunities and wealth. No chamber of commerce will be tempted. This is probably the largest expedition in the history of the fjord islands. I can only make adequate preparations if I return as soon as possible.
It seems that after the promotion and recruitment of Thunder, the sailing has changed from team formation to group opening. Roland sipped his tea with a smile. It is indeed the most famous explorer in the fjord. Just by showing his intention, he can attract a huge investment. "It seems that in just a few months, you know all about steel ships."
"Thanks to His Highness Anna," Thunder said to Anna, "Her follow-up improvements to the hull have been tremendously helpful. It would be difficult to imagine that such a large iron ship would be more flexible than a three-masted seaboat, if not witnessed firsthand . "
"I also want to ask you something," Anna nodded. "This ship has only been active in shallow waters during sea trials. If possible, I hope to get a report of driving in the deep sea. What's the matter? Questions can be recorded on it. It is best to use Neverwinter City's new waterproof ink and sealed plastic bags, so that even if they fall into the sea, they can be completely preserved. "
I didn't expect the other party to make such a serious request. Thunder took a moment to laugh and said, "I understand, please wrap it on my body, Your Highness."
Roland pettly touched Anna's head, then looked at Thunder, "I just have one thing I want to entrust to you."
"You command."
"I want to recruit a batch of explorer."
"Not related to this expedition?" Thunder quickly realized.
"Yes," Roland put down the tea cup, "I want them to go to Endless Cape to see."
"I remember there was nothing except Huangsha and Black water." Margery was surprised.
"I thought so before ..." Roland shrugged, "Endless Cape hardly encounters any risks, so it does not need any experienced experts. It can be said that the number is more important than the ability."
Seeing him did not elaborate on the reasons, Thunder did not follow up, "There are many such people in the fjord, I don't know what the screening rules are ..."
"No." Roland replied, "Say it is explorer. In fact, anyone can do it. As long as they find novel relics in Endless Cape, no matter what they are, they will be rewarded."
"Even a brick with ruins?"
"Natural, but only if it comes from Endless Cape." He affirmed, "The more information the relic contains, the richer the reward. This message is valid for a long time. As long as I am still Greycastle King, it will be able to cash."
"With your words as a guarantee, I'm afraid that place will be crowded in the future." Margery covered his mouth and smiled, "I wonder if I can take the opportunity to open a pub in Daqing Port first?"
"Welcome to the extreme." Driving the economy of oil ports is indeed one of the goals of Roland. After all, the civilization in the picture has at least 1,400 years of history. Can you leave anything unknown? Reward-style recruitment is undoubtedly a two-pronged approach.
"Yes, Your Majesty," Thunder said, "Since the steel ship has passed the sea test, it is officially put into use, does it have a name?"
"Of course, I intend to call it H.M.S. Snow Wind."
"Snow wind ...?" explorer groaned for a moment, "It is indeed a nice name, but will it be too soft and not very compatible with its Body of Steel?"
"It's the most rational thing to be healthy," Roland couldn't help but raise his mouth. "More to important, this name contains the meaning of auspiciousness, and it will surely bring good luck for your trip to the sea."