Chapter 129 Development (Part 1)
From a high place, overlooking the entire island, the small plain, there are busy workers, and the seven ships moored at the temporary port.
The commander is a tall, dark-skinned young man, at most only twenty-seven or eight years old.
This is Zebrunn Botel of England Putrajaya. In fact, this name already represents the characteristics of some eras. It originally had a surname and was the privilege of the nobles, but it had been developed among the free people and merchants.
"Mr. Zebrun, what do you have any ideas about port construction?" Fang Xin said, as he was an expert in the construction union in the city, and when the Jazz knew about it, he was optimistic about his construction of the island.
Zebrun nodded, withdrew his gaze and shook his hands enthusiastically with Fang Xin: "Yes, I already have an idea. Look, the castle should not be built on flat ground, but on this small hill!"
The building of the castle was originally a privilege of the royal family, but in the future, the nobles also obtained this right. The castle was generally built on steep hills to show defense.
"You are an expert, you are talking about it, but now you don't have the money to build a castle." Fang Xin said.
Zebrun laughed, and said with clean white and neat teeth, "Of course, I just need to ask you to determine the location first."
Fang Xin also laughed and said, "Okay, Zebrun, what's the most important thing now?"
The smile on Zebrun's face disappeared and became very serious. He thought and was silent for a while before saying: "First of all, of course, it is to build a port. Look, there is still a distance from this small plain to that natural port. Therefore, the first thing is to cut down the trees along the way. A small part of these wood can be used as fishing boats, and most of them are only used as furniture or fuel. However, the biggest use at present is to build a dock."
"We have already visited the entire island. There are not many trees that can be used as wooden pillars in the port, but it is enough." He said, pointing to a natural forest.
"It is said that fresh wood will fall apart in more than ten months, but?"
"Yes, because it will deform and loosen the boards." Zebrun replied immediately: "But it is the nearby fishing boat, which is temporarily available."
Fang Xin nodded silently and listened to him continue: "After the wharf area is completed, there will be warehouses and ship repair shops to repair ships. Of course, some small boats can also be built, followed by the wharf area management office, which will charge port entry fees, and again, hotels and hotels, as well as temporary markets."
"Sir, you brought sixty-six men and forty-nine women, which were only enough to build a dock area, and half of the manpower was in operation. When you come here in two months, you can see a dock area that was initially operating. As for the small plains, a large amount of wasteland needs to be cut down and burned to reclaim, but at least one hundred men and women who matched it, with families, can be stable."
Fang Xin nodded silently and said, "How much does that cost?"
"The whole process requires 20,000 gold lakes to be built, not including the castle, but the first phase only needs 2,000 yuan."
Fang Xin said: "2000 has been handed over to you. You are an expert, so you can do it."
"I have to thank you for giving me a chance," he said with a bow.
Fang Xin smiled, paused, Zhan Yan said, "Because your salary is relatively cheap."
The two looked at each other and laughed.
In this era, the guild organization has already developed, including tanning guilds, shoe guilds, knife guilds, glove guilds, saddle guilds, spur industry guilds, garment guilds, carpenter guilds, blacksmith guilds...it cannot be counted.
Of course, the construction guild also has its own rules, strictly control and manage the activities of members. The lowest level in the industry is apprentices. Apprentices are basically no salary, followed by helpers, who have wages. If the assistants who pass the assessment have enough funds to open independently, they will become official members of the guild.
Zebrun said, "My mother, an ordinary worker, has not received any education. My father was born into a family of scholars, so I was given the opportunity to study, but without your care, I would have to be at least ten years before I could officially become a member of the union and be qualified to preside over the entire building."
Fang Xin said with a smile: "Don't doubt this, you have the potential to become an architect."
Zebrun laughed happily when he heard Fang Xin say that and thanked him all the time.
After waiting for thanking, Fang Xin said to him again: "You must also preside over the buildings of the two temples, the goddess of Tabusi, and the god of hidden shadow."
Zebrun's expression was a little unnatural. Seventy percent of this Leaf Continent believed in the God of Light. Three hundred years ago, it even unified all the beliefs of the One Leaf Continent. Even if they gradually faded over the past three hundred years, there were few open temples for other gods. Moreover, Goddess Tabusi, as the goddess of sailing, was worshipped by sailors, but the temple of the God of the Hidden Shadow is almost secret.
Zebrun was of course also a believer of the God of Light. Although he was not that kind of pious, he said with a wry smile: "Sir, I can't do anything about this. Even if I don't talk about faith, I can't build temples for other gods, so as not to cause many troubles for me and my family!"
Speaking of this, his tone was a little dull!
Fang Xin thought for a while, smiled, and said, "Your consideration makes sense. You just need to leave space for construction when planning. You don't have to do anything else. As for the Qianying Temple, it is underground and a small altar, which does not occupy much space."
When Fang Xin wanted to obtain the island, the Jazz said that he could help, but he was earnestly able to let him understand his roots. According to him, he was a descendant of the goddess Tabus, a natural captain, and sent a goddess' priest, Tardif.
As for the Qianying Church, he also contacted him and stated that as long as the temple is allowed to be established secretly, Fang Xin can be directly promoted to the level of Silver Badge members, and there are many discounts and privileges.
Fang Xin agreed to both, and now there are two priests on the ship. Facing his will, Zebrun smiled bitterly: "Yes!"
He looked for it from the briefcase, found a piece of paper, and handed it to Fang Xin to see - this is the schematic structural diagram of the port, although it is quite simple.
Fang Xin only read it and chose two locations.
As the goddess of navigation, Goddess Tabus can be carefully disclosed, and the hidden shadow church will naturally lurk.
After confirming the location, Fang Xin said, "Then I will leave the matter to you. I must take the fleet today. If I don't make money, it won't work. I'll ask you for the matter."
As he said that, he shook hands, then went down the mountain and returned to the dry and hot pier area - the food on the ship had been unloaded, and a new badge was painted on the ship.
A mermaid is in the water, and there is a dove on it. This is the badge chosen by Fang Xin. Of course, although it is used now, it must be widely recognized when it truly receives hereditary title.
When they got off the boat, several people were greeted, and these people naturally included Motste, Hadak, Tebi and others.
"Mott, since you don't want to go out to sea again, then I will appoint you as the captain of the guards in the dock area. How about it?" Fang Xin said directly: "Responsible for the security at the dock."
"Yes, sir, I'm very honored." The salary of the guard captain of the dock area is already quite good.
As for the five ships, Tebby was of course the captain of one ship, and the last time an undead team leader, Anmonds, also occupied a ship. The Jazz introduced a captain, and two captains were hired from the ship union.
At this time, there was no communication equipment or radar. Once you went to sea, anything could happen in the vast sea. Therefore, sailing was a complete adventure, with external and internal factors. Fang Xin frowned slightly. There was no way now, just relying on time to prove it.
The cargo was distributed and inspected one by one, and the captains were ordered to get on board and prepare immediately.
Tardif is a man in his thirties. He is a third-level priest, while Hadak is a first-level priest. Due to his different beliefs, this makes the two a little unnatural.
Fang Xin shook hands with them and talked about the construction of the temple. Both of them immediately smiled happily, nodded and said, "Sir, I think this is enough!"
A temple, even at the lowest level, is a complete system. It is very favorable for a wizard to have a wizard tower and a scientist to have a laboratory, so this is one of the most important things for a priest.
"Then get on the boat!" The captain's room has been renovated. It is a single bed against the bulkhead. This is the space for Fang Xin to rest. In the middle is a long table, this is the conference room, and there are simple glass products nearby. This is a necessary tool for alchemy. Some charts and documents are also piled in the cabin.
Chapter completed!