After nearly a year of preparation, Wudong City is now running at full speed like a war machine.
The Demon Moon could not stop this emerging king from crazily absorbing surrounding resources. The Executive Office once thought that a population of 100,000 was an unattainable goal, but in just one year, the urban population doubled.
The injection of a large amount of fresh labor has driven the rapid expansion of various industries. Four new chemical plants alone have been added, and machinery-related processing and assembly plants have exceeded double digits.
According to statistics, the monthly salary paid by the Executive Hall has reached nearly 10,000 Golden Dragons. When Roland first arrived here, the largest income was only 24,000 Golden Dragons after plundering the Changge Fortress.
In other words, the Duke of the West has accumulated wealth for half his life, and now it is only enough to pay two and a half months of salary.
Steam engines, paddle steamers, perfumes and Chaos drinks constitute the main sources of income. These commodities are sold to the fjords and the four kingdoms through the Union Chamber of Commerce. Except for the remuneration that must be paid, the remaining money is converted into large amounts of raw materials and handicraft products.
Money has formed a delicate balance, and the savings in the treasury have shown a trend of shrinking.
It can be said that this is an extremely unbalanced development model, but in the face of the threat of the war of divine will, Roland's choice is not generous.
Without pouring resources into heavy industry, machine guns cannot fire at will, and artillery will always lack shells.
Only in this way can he have the strength to arm the entire army.
The First Army, which expanded from 8,000 to 10,000 people, was only the foundation, and the Air Force, commanded by Tilly Wimbledon, is also actively preparing.
In addition, the Militia Solicitation Requirements and the Mobilization Act have entered the drafting stage. These two policies aim to improve the war potential of Winter City and force the most basic discipline training to ordinary students, workers and farmers, similar to later university military training.
Although they cannot be allowed to go to the battlefield with guns directly, they can shorten the training time when they urgently need to replenish their personnel.
Since there has been a significant deviation in the specific time when the Red Moon is coming, no one can determine when the battle of divine will begin. If you are 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 the Red Moon arrives, so that the fire of war will burn on enemy territory.
Therefore, the devil who entrenched in the ruins of Tachila was the nail he had to remove.
In fact, material transportation and personnel transfer gradually began in late winter and early spring.
This is the advantage of rail transit. Even if heavy snow covers the entire fertile plain, as long as the track is cleared, the war needs can be continuously transported to the front line.
Most of the steel produced in Wudongcheng has become rails, and the lines hidden in the hidden forest have been laid. It can be said that the new Northern Expedition will officially start just by waiting for Roland's order.
Both the army and the city are ready to go.
But before that, he has two things to do.
……
The day after the end of the evil moon, Roland received a request from Thunder.
Why, you're leaving so soon?He set up a relaxing afternoon tea shop in the living room. While carrying Anna, he also sent an invitation to Margaret Margaret. For this businesswoman who is quite suitable for Lightning, he can only help.
Can't wait to go to the shadow sea to find out?
I knew I could not hide it from you, Thunder smiled calmly, every moment when I manipulated the steel ship, I was imagining the scene of it moving forward against the sea breeze. If I could, I even wish I could just go straight to the sea line.
In that case, everyone will face the risk of water shortage and short food in half.Margaret shook her head helplessly, and the other chambers of commerce that invested heavily in you would not be happy to see you leave their fleet behind unless you plan to never return to the fjord islands.
Haha, I just want to express my excitement to Your Majesty. He touched his chin and said, "As Margaret said, this adventure is no longer my own business. After all, for the fjords, the development of the new sea area means opportunities and wealth, and no chamber of arms will be moved.This is probably the largest expedition in the history of the Fjord Islands. Only by returning as soon as possible can I make sufficient preparations.
It seems that after Thunder’s publicity and recruitment, this time going overseas has changed from forming a team to starting a team.
Roland smiled and took a sip of tea. He is worthy of being the most famous explorer in the fjord. Just showing his intentions can attract huge investment.
It seems that in just a few months, you have known the steel ship.
Thanks to His Highness Anna, Thunder greeted Anna with her chest, and she helped her subsequent improvements to the hull. If she had not witnessed it with her own eyes, it would be hard to imagine that such a huge iron ship would be more flexible than a three-masted sea ship.
I also want to ask you something. Anna nodded. This ship has only been active in the shallows offshore during its trial sail. If possible, I hope to get a driving report for the deep-sea area. Any problems can be recorded on it.It is best to use the newly launched waterproof ink and sealant bag of Wudongcheng, so that it can be preserved intact even if it falls into the sea.
Perhaps he didn't expect the other party to make such a serious request. Lei Ting was stunned for a while before he smiled and said, "I understand, please put it on me, Your Highness."
Roland touched Anna's head docilely, then looked at Thunder, and it happened that I also wanted to entrust something to you.
Just tell me.
I want to recruit a group of explorers.
Has nothing to do with this adventure?Thunder quickly realized.
That's right, Roland put down the teacup, I want them to go to the Endless Cape to see.
I remember there was nothing but yellow sand and black water there.Margaret said in surprise.
I thought so before... Roland shrugged, Endless Cape can hardly encounter any risks, so there is no need for experienced experts. It can be said that the number of people is more important than skills.
Seeing that he did not explain the reason in detail, Thunder Ting did not continue to ask. There are many such people in the fjord, and I don’t know the screening rules are…
No.Roland replied, saying that he was an explorer, but in fact, anyone could do it as long as he discovers novel relics in the Endless Cape, no matter what it is, he would get rewards.
Is it OK to even a piece of brick and stone in the remains?
Naturally, but only if it must come from the Endless Cape.He affirmed that the more information the relics contain, the more rewards it is.This news is valid for a long time, and as long as I am still King of Grayburg, it will surely be fulfilled.
With your words as a guarantee, that place may be crowded in the future.Margaret covered her mouth and smiled, I was wondering if I should take the opportunity to open a tavern in Daqing Port first?
Very welcome.Pushing the economy of oil ports is indeed one of Roland's goals. After all, the civilization in the painting has a history of at least 1,400 years. Whether it can be left behind is still unknown. Initiating a reward-style recruitment is undoubtedly a way to kill two birds with one stone.
By the way, Your Majesty, Thunder Ting said, Since the steel ship has passed the sea test and has been officially put into use, does it have a name?
Of course, I plan to call it the Snow Wind.
Snow wind...?The explorer pondered for a moment. It was indeed a good name, but would it look too gentle and not match its steel body?
The combination of hardness and softness is the ultimate truth. Roland couldn't help but raise the corners of his mouth. More importantly, this name contains auspicious meaning, which is sure to bring good luck to your trip to the sea.
The Demon Moon could not stop this emerging king from crazily absorbing surrounding resources. The Executive Office once thought that a population of 100,000 was an unattainable goal, but in just one year, the urban population doubled.
The injection of a large amount of fresh labor has driven the rapid expansion of various industries. Four new chemical plants alone have been added, and machinery-related processing and assembly plants have exceeded double digits.
According to statistics, the monthly salary paid by the Executive Hall has reached nearly 10,000 Golden Dragons. When Roland first arrived here, the largest income was only 24,000 Golden Dragons after plundering the Changge Fortress.
In other words, the Duke of the West has accumulated wealth for half his life, and now it is only enough to pay two and a half months of salary.
Steam engines, paddle steamers, perfumes and Chaos drinks constitute the main sources of income. These commodities are sold to the fjords and the four kingdoms through the Union Chamber of Commerce. Except for the remuneration that must be paid, the remaining money is converted into large amounts of raw materials and handicraft products.
Money has formed a delicate balance, and the savings in the treasury have shown a trend of shrinking.
It can be said that this is an extremely unbalanced development model, but in the face of the threat of the war of divine will, Roland's choice is not generous.
Without pouring resources into heavy industry, machine guns cannot fire at will, and artillery will always lack shells.
Only in this way can he have the strength to arm the entire army.
The First Army, which expanded from 8,000 to 10,000 people, was only the foundation, and the Air Force, commanded by Tilly Wimbledon, is also actively preparing.
In addition, the Militia Solicitation Requirements and the Mobilization Act have entered the drafting stage. These two policies aim to improve the war potential of Winter City and force the most basic discipline training to ordinary students, workers and farmers, similar to later university military training.
Although they cannot be allowed to go to the battlefield with guns directly, they can shorten the training time when they urgently need to replenish their personnel.
Since there has been a significant deviation in the specific time when the Red Moon is coming, no one can determine when the battle of divine will begin. If you are 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 the Red Moon arrives, so that the fire of war will burn on enemy territory.
Therefore, the devil who entrenched in the ruins of Tachila was the nail he had to remove.
In fact, material transportation and personnel transfer gradually began in late winter and early spring.
This is the advantage of rail transit. Even if heavy snow covers the entire fertile plain, as long as the track is cleared, the war needs can be continuously transported to the front line.
Most of the steel produced in Wudongcheng has become rails, and the lines hidden in the hidden forest have been laid. It can be said that the new Northern Expedition will officially start just by waiting for Roland's order.
Both the army and the city are ready to go.
But before that, he has two things to do.
……
The day after the end of the evil moon, Roland received a request from Thunder.
Why, you're leaving so soon?He set up a relaxing afternoon tea shop in the living room. While carrying Anna, he also sent an invitation to Margaret Margaret. For this businesswoman who is quite suitable for Lightning, he can only help.
Can't wait to go to the shadow sea to find out?
I knew I could not hide it from you, Thunder smiled calmly, every moment when I manipulated the steel ship, I was imagining the scene of it moving forward against the sea breeze. If I could, I even wish I could just go straight to the sea line.
In that case, everyone will face the risk of water shortage and short food in half.Margaret shook her head helplessly, and the other chambers of commerce that invested heavily in you would not be happy to see you leave their fleet behind unless you plan to never return to the fjord islands.
Haha, I just want to express my excitement to Your Majesty. He touched his chin and said, "As Margaret said, this adventure is no longer my own business. After all, for the fjords, the development of the new sea area means opportunities and wealth, and no chamber of arms will be moved.This is probably the largest expedition in the history of the Fjord Islands. Only by returning as soon as possible can I make sufficient preparations.
It seems that after Thunder’s publicity and recruitment, this time going overseas has changed from forming a team to starting a team.
Roland smiled and took a sip of tea. He is worthy of being the most famous explorer in the fjord. Just showing his intentions can attract huge investment.
It seems that in just a few months, you have known the steel ship.
Thanks to His Highness Anna, Thunder greeted Anna with her chest, and she helped her subsequent improvements to the hull. If she had not witnessed it with her own eyes, it would be hard to imagine that such a huge iron ship would be more flexible than a three-masted sea ship.
I also want to ask you something. Anna nodded. This ship has only been active in the shallows offshore during its trial sail. If possible, I hope to get a driving report for the deep-sea area. Any problems can be recorded on it.It is best to use the newly launched waterproof ink and sealant bag of Wudongcheng, so that it can be preserved intact even if it falls into the sea.
Perhaps he didn't expect the other party to make such a serious request. Lei Ting was stunned for a while before he smiled and said, "I understand, please put it on me, Your Highness."
Roland touched Anna's head docilely, then looked at Thunder, and it happened that I also wanted to entrust something to you.
Just tell me.
I want to recruit a group of explorers.
Has nothing to do with this adventure?Thunder quickly realized.
That's right, Roland put down the teacup, I want them to go to the Endless Cape to see.
I remember there was nothing but yellow sand and black water there.Margaret said in surprise.
I thought so before... Roland shrugged, Endless Cape can hardly encounter any risks, so there is no need for experienced experts. It can be said that the number of people is more important than skills.
Seeing that he did not explain the reason in detail, Thunder Ting did not continue to ask. There are many such people in the fjord, and I don’t know the screening rules are…
No.Roland replied, saying that he was an explorer, but in fact, anyone could do it as long as he discovers novel relics in the Endless Cape, no matter what it is, he would get rewards.
Is it OK to even a piece of brick and stone in the remains?
Naturally, but only if it must come from the Endless Cape.He affirmed that the more information the relics contain, the more rewards it is.This news is valid for a long time, and as long as I am still King of Grayburg, it will surely be fulfilled.
With your words as a guarantee, that place may be crowded in the future.Margaret covered her mouth and smiled, I was wondering if I should take the opportunity to open a tavern in Daqing Port first?
Very welcome.Pushing the economy of oil ports is indeed one of Roland's goals. After all, the civilization in the painting has a history of at least 1,400 years. Whether it can be left behind is still unknown. Initiating a reward-style recruitment is undoubtedly a way to kill two birds with one stone.
By the way, Your Majesty, Thunder Ting said, Since the steel ship has passed the sea test and has been officially put into use, does it have a name?
Of course, I plan to call it the Snow Wind.
Snow wind...?The explorer pondered for a moment. It was indeed a good name, but would it look too gentle and not match its steel body?
The combination of hardness and softness is the ultimate truth. Roland couldn't help but raise the corners of his mouth. More importantly, this name contains auspicious meaning, which is sure to bring good luck to your trip to the sea.
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