Release that Witch

After the caravan left, Roland took a long breath.

Finally... the vault is full again.

A total of eight steam engines were delivered to the three chambers of commerce, three of which were produced by the Jiuyuewan Chamber of Commerce. The No. 2 factory, which was built by the Jiuyuewan Chamber of Commerce, had to say that these craftsmen from the fjord had a much higher talent and learning ability than the town’s miners. With the blacksmith, after mastering the operation of the machine tool, the qualification rate of the finished product will rise linearly. Maybe after another two months, the production capacity of the No. 2 plant can catch up with the No. 1 plant. Fortunately, according to the signed contract, the sales revenue of these machines is owned by Roland.

In addition, he also got a new hydrogen balloon purchase order from the Crescent Moon Bay caravan. Marland is very interested in this kind of thing that can greatly expand his horizons. In addition to the single detection balloon, he also specially customized one. It can carry a giant balloon of three to four people and is intended to be used for exploring the new island of the fjord.

Together with the delivery of the first paddle steamer, the three have brought nearly 7,000 Jinlong’s income to Bianbu Town, and spent the purchase of metal ingots, washing stones and food. The remaining 6,000 gold dragons are enough to support Starting his population expansion plan.

Roland called Barov and the iron axe into the office.

"With the money now, it is time to go to the field to recruit more people." He looked at the two effective deputies. "This action is carried out by the City Hall and the First Army. The specific personnel decide for yourself. I only confess. Probably the task content."

"You please say." The general manager nodded.

“Enrollment is divided into two directions, the north and the south.” Roland pulled a map from the table and spread it in front of the two. “Especially the Eagle City to the clear water port... I suspect that Tefko has already taken these people. As a part of the power of Garcia, it is a useless population that can be spent at will, so you have to grab them first."

“The team sent by the City Hall is responsible for recruiting nobles, craftsmen and other literate. The main task of the First Army is to recruit civilians. This is different from the previous propaganda. This means should be more proactive. Do you understand what I mean?”

The iron axe hesitated. "You mean... strong pull?"

"Cough, there is no need to do that step," Roland coughed twice. The style of the sand people was simple and rude. "For example, giving food, actively persuading, paying for living expenses in advance, etc." He glanced at Barov, " You should be very clear about this set."

"Of course, Your Highness, I have assisted ministers and patrols in suppressing and refusing refugee riots many times during the time of Wang Du," the latter said with a beard. "Their demands are simple, sometimes just filling their stomachs. So you don't need to use coins to get together, or even mention that the salary conditions are too good, they will have doubts. It is a lot of trouble for the aristocrats. Although they are now in a tight position, the scenery is no longer, but they are knowledgeable and demanding. A gimmick is wandering with us, and it takes time to lure with money and promise."

Roland took two palms with satisfaction. "Unfortunately, there are so many things in Bianbu Town. You can't go in person, or this task will be completed satisfactorily."

"Please rest assured, Your Highness, I will send the most proud disciple to go." Barov said with a smile. "When you build a city next year, you can have all the houses on both sides of the Chishui River."

"There will be such a day."

After the two men retired, Roland rested on the back of the chair for a moment and decided to go to the backyard of the North Slope to see Anna.

As soon as you enter the door, the first thing that comes into your eyes is the metal block that fills the floor.

Roland picked up a piece and put it in the palm of his hand. They were basically the same size, about five centimeters long and wide, and the surface was not flat, like what was squeezed, and one side was also engraved with a number. For example, the piece in his hand is engraved with the words 256.

"How, is there any better discovery?"

"Nos. 1057 and 2284, one is exceptionally hard, and the other is excellent in hardness and toughness." Anna greeted her, her face overflowing with a bright smile.

"Do you have more than two thousand?" Roland was surprised. He took the record book that Lucia had handed over, and it was full of data. Found 2284 a row, found that the number is written after the carbon content of 0.8%, the fourth unknown element 15.2%.

"Well, this is more interesting than cutting the barrel." Anna blinked. "There is a mixture of other metals in the iron. It can make its nature change dramatically. I really want to know how these metal **** are." Combined together."

The current explorations of Anna and Lucia are a far-reaching task.

Luo Lan first let the little girl break down the ore into a variety of raw materials, and then Anna mixed them with different mass ratios and pure iron to make the test piece and test its performance through black fire extrusion and stretching, Anna can distinguish The amount of magic consumed per operation is judged to determine its strength and toughness.

The first thing added is obviously carbon.

Although Roland knows that steel is an iron-carbon alloy: carbon is more pig iron, no carbon is pure iron, carbon content can be called steel in a certain range, and a little bit of fluctuation can greatly change the metal properties, so the most The first thing to measure is the size of this range.

As can be seen from the records, before 1500, there was pure iron and carbon smelting, and after 1500, new elements were added to the steel. Roland knows that every possible number of digits in a permutation combination will multiply the number of possible results. This is an extremely long process, so he only asked Anna to explore this part when the manufacturing task was not heavy.

He encouraged the two witches to sit down and sit down and quietly admire Anna's busy back.

Although the sunshine after the autumn is still bright, but there is no pungency in the summer season, he feels warm and full of body, a sense of stability that has long been violated.

I don't know how long it took, and the yard gradually calmed down. Suddenly he felt a soft hand on his forehead, and opened his half-eyed eyes. Lucia was gone, and Anna was sitting in front of him. "You have something to tell me."

"..."

"Your eyes tell me," she said, turning her hair down naturally, like a translucent gold wire.

Roland hesitated and finally shook his head helplessly. "I am just a little confused." He told the population expansion plan roughly to the other side. "Compared to the initial free choice, now I have used some to seize the time. Semi-attractive, semi-coercive means. Although this is done to prevent them from being attacked by Tiffco, and finally killed by the erosion of pills, I can seriously think that what I did is not too far away from him... the only thing The only difference is the purpose."

"Does the purpose still not explain everything?" she asked softly.

"but……"

"I know what you want to say," Anna slammed the prince's mouth. "You worry that they don't appreciate it, and you can't guarantee that the future goal will always be misunderstood by the wrong means to achieve the correct purpose." Or, the correct means has caused irreparable mistakes... You don’t know whether the correct means is important or the correct result is important. Am I right?"

"Don't worry," Anna waited for him to answer. Anna took the hand and held Roland's cheek. He whispered in his ear. "I am there... I will look at you." Continued., Your support is my biggest motivation.)