Chapter 360 Enemy Attack

Author: Night Knight

Chapter 360 Enemy Attack

Pointing to the spinning machine placed in the middle of the room, he said: "This is a brand-new spinning machine that we have just improved and designed over there. It is called the Nicole spinning machine. It can spin multiple cotton threads at one time. The efficiency is

It is eight times the size of an ordinary spinning machine, and the manufacturing process is not very demanding. Most old carpenters can imitate it."

"Eight times that of an ordinary spinning machine?" Zalanda's eyes lit up as she looked at the relatively complicated tools on the ground.

As the city lord, of course she knows the value contained in it.

This means that with only one person, she can produce cotton yarn that originally required eight people to work.

"Why are there only spinning machines? No looms?" Zalanda looked around and asked greedily, "This is not like your style. You only improve the spinning machines, not the looms."

"I do have a loom, but I didn't bring it with me this time." Gavin chuckled and said, "I hope to sign an order agreement with my eldest sister. In the past two years, all the cotton yarn produced by Darauma has been sold to me.

And encourage large-scale cotton cultivation."

This was Gavin's method of breaking Sambia's monopoly on cotton in the valley.

The Merchant Council of Sembia has yet to reach Tethyr.

Moreover, Gavin is not ready to purchase cotton directly, but will directly purchase ready-made cotton yarn.

Spinning is a labor-intensive industry, and the Tesselby Valley has a population advantage.

Zalanda's expression showed that she knew there was something behind you, "Why?"

"Last year when the gods came, the pirate fleet in the Sea of ​​Fallen Stars was severely hit. The supply of canvas exceeded demand, but the cotton market was monopolized by Sambia. I am ready to seize the market share with them." Gavin told the truth.

After all, the two territories are far apart, and there is no conflict in interest, only complementarity.

It is in line with what the military book says: make friends from far away and attack close by.

"You are smart. Putting the newly developed spinning machine in Tessel can not only reduce production costs, but also prevent it from being imitated by Sambia in a short time. You can start a price war with them, but it is a pity that the two sides are far away.

Otherwise, your price war will be more advantageous." Although Zalanda did not answer directly, he had already given a reply on the side.

This is a deal with a sure profit and no loss, so there is no reason to refuse, especially when there are still many areas for cooperation between the two parties.

Gavin couldn't hide his pride and said: "Don't worry, I have other cost-saving methods to ensure that the profiteers in Sambia who can suppress prices will have no way out and tear apart their monopoly in the valley. The premise is that

You produce enough spinning yarn here, and I can eat as much as you can, at half the price of cotton yarn in the existing market."

"Half the price of cotton yarn in the existing market?" Zalanda did a quick mental calculation.

At first glance, the price has been reduced by half, which is a very bad thing.

But if this is based on eight times the output, it will be a huge profit, because spinning labor accounts for the majority of the value of cotton yarn.

Gavin suggested on the side: "Before I came here, I didn't expect that the population in Dalauma would be so dense and the labor force would be so surplus, so I only brought those with household funds. I also have industrial ones over there, which can be built with the help of water power.

The one-time yarn output rate is increased to dozens of times.

Therefore, I suggest that we set up a joint venture, a large-scale spinning factory, where I provide the technology and you provide the manpower and material resources.

It can not only solve the problem of part of the labor surplus, but also give yourself a huge and stable income, so that you can do more things."

"Using water power? Providing dozens of times of spinning rate? Setting up a joint venture factory? Surplus labor force?"

She understood every word Gavin said, but when they were combined to form new terms, she felt a little confused.

Industrial sprouts have begun to appear in Faerûn, but they are mainly concentrated in Baldur's Gate, Waterdeep and other large cities with highly concentrated populations.

Tethyr, where warlords fight for years, will not become a fertile ground for industrial growth, but a desert.

Gavin patiently asked Zalanda for a brief introduction to basic economics. In fact, he had not systematically studied in this area. He was just influenced by his ears and eyes, and his knowledge was better than that of the natives of Faerûn.

Not only did Zalanda listen carefully, but Nora and Copperfield also listened with great interest, feeling like they had a sudden enlightenment.

Zalanda finally made the final decision: "This matter is settled like this. You will come up with the plan, and I will be responsible for the specific implementation."

This is where Zalanda is smart.

This aspect is not what she is good at. She doesn't think she can understand it after listening to it once and do it better than Gavin.

Rather than doing this, it would be better to leave the entire plan to Gavin and make the final decision himself.

One is to create something from scratch, and the other is to find faults in it. Which one is simpler is self-evident.

"Okay." Gavin did not refuse and directly agreed.

You should practice in advance to prepare for building a factory in your valley in the future.

"If it's convenient for eldest sister, we can set off for the valley." Gavin suggested.

"So anxious?" Zalanda was shocked, "I haven't made any arrangements yet. If you don't show up for a long time, there may be turmoil."

"Not even a day? Let's leave now and we'll be back tomorrow morning." Gavin arranged everything clearly.

"One day? You are going to use teleportation!" Zalanda instantly understood how Gavin and the others came to Tethyr.

After all, when they are in their position, time is very precious.

It is not uncommon to spend some money and find someone to open a teleportation portal for long-distance teleportation.

Gavin pointed at the dog demon lying in the shadow and said: "It has the ability to teleport. Although it can only be used once a day, it is convenient to travel to Tessel every day."

After Zalanda considered it carefully, she nodded and said, "If it's just for one day, it won't be a big problem. There are no other important matters on Darauma's side."

"Going to Master Gavin's territory? Can I go with you?" Nora asked from the side.

In her eyes, Gavin has been a mystery for the past six months, full of endless attraction.

"The two of us cannot disappear at the same time." Zalanda shook her head and said, "If something happens during my absence, only you can guard it."

Gavin helped: "As you just saw, there are still many areas that need cooperation between our two territories. The exchanges will become more and more frequent. If you want to visit my place, there will be many opportunities in the future. Maybe

One day, I will really second you."

"Okay." Nora said a little disappointed, "If you have such an opportunity in the future, you must take me with you."

"Definitely, definitely." Gavin turned to Copperfield and said, "General, next, you have two ten days of free movement. When the time is up, you can recruit as many old troops and sailors as you can to Darius.

Ma Ji, don’t force yourself, put your own safety first, Nora, the general is going to prepare for the trip, so I’m sorry to bother you.”

Copperfield's influence was mainly along the coast of Tethyr, and he arrived at Rauma first mainly to introduce him to Zalanda.

"Wrap it around me." Nora patted her chest and said.

"Don't worry, Lord, I know what's appropriate. My enemies are mainly at sea, not on the ground. Besides, in the eyes of everyone, I am already dead." Copperfield responded with a smile.

"General, you must not be careless. Many old nobles in Tethyr are rotten in their bones. They absolutely do not want to see a living Last Watcher appear, especially when you are planning to recruit subordinates from them." Zalan.

Da looked solemn.

This was her personal experience in the past six months. After pondering for a while, she said to Nora: "Detach Darren and dispatch a squadron of elite rangers to assist General Copperfield throughout the process."

"As you command." Nora bowed and obeyed.

Hearing the somewhat familiar name, it took two or three seconds for Gavin to face it with the figure of a thin, stubborn and hard-working little boy, and asked curiously: "This Darren you are talking about is the Darren I know."

Lun?"

Zalanda nodded with a smile and said: "That's Darren, the one who helps you deliver letters and books, and receives scraps. He is very promising now. Not only has he opened a professional level, he has become a battlefield spellcaster.

He has a very high understanding of tactics and a very high ability to use them. He is especially good at ranger tactics that combine riding and magic.

He calls himself your student now, so go meet him when you have time."

There was a look of surprise on Gavin's face that could not be concealed, "Even if you didn't tell me, I would have done it. Unexpectedly, I accidentally helped you dig up a good seedling."

"Stop putting money on yourself. Even without you, I would have dug out this seedling myself. It's just because of you that it was earlier." Zalanda did not cover up this time, but undermined the situation behind his back.

"Haha... No matter what, you can't deny my contribution. Let's go." Gavin greeted the dog demon and asked him to open the portal and return directly to Wezemay Manor.

Just as the power of the teleportation spell receded, Gavin's expression suddenly condensed, and he couldn't help but look at Zalanda, "War."

The deafening shouts of killing came from the direction of Yewen Pond.

It was a coincidence that he had left the Land of Three Rivers for only one day. He only went to Tethyr yesterday, and today the enemy came to kill him.

"Andrew, you take the Lord of Zalanda to follow. I'll go to the front to see the situation first." Gavin spread his energy dragon wings and took off into the sky. Without saying a word, he flew towards the direction where the killing cry came from.

Before flying a few hundred meters, there was a long hiss, and Luna flew towards Gavin with emerald green flames.

Gavin didn't waste any words. He rode on her back and asked, "What's going on?"

"It was a group of unnumbered mercenaries who entered Yewen Pond on a merchant ship and suddenly launched an attack. They have successfully landed on the beach and are gathering. Their number is no less than two thousand. Lords Broken Thorn, Black Heather, and Wuliu have already

Lead the Enlightenment Trees to fight."

While Ban Yueju led Gavin to the battlefield with all his strength, he explained the situation. This was another benefit of the smart mount.

"Mercenary without a serial number?"

Gavin couldn't help but raise his eyebrows.

In this case, it is impossible to suspect the second family. It is probably the handiwork of the rich people in Sambia. It is just a question of which one.

"Just two thousand miscellaneous mercenaries? Are they all infantry?" Gavin asked.
To be continued...