Chapter 125 Healthy Development of the Protectorate
Farmer Solim feels like he is living in a dream these days.
He is a single man who is almost thirty years old and has not yet married. In addition to the fact that his parents did not leave any decent family property, it is also because he eats too much.
In the past, he was captured in the king's army because of his huge size, but he was coaxed out within a few days because he was so good at eating, and he continued to live the life of a serf.
Unexpectedly, after signing up for immigration, as soon as he got on the ship, he was selected into the army because of his outstanding physical fitness.
He had never been out of Alterac before, and he had never thought that the world was so big. From the time he set out until now, he had seen so many things that he had never known before, such as seasickness.
"Big man, are you feeling better?"
Angegagagu handed over the water bag and asked with a smile.
"I'm feeling better, thank you, sir."
Holding on to the side of the boat, he rinsed his mouth vigorously and drank half a bag of water before Solim spoke weakly.
After Lothar took charge of Alterac, some of Li De's troops also entered Alterac, which caused some excitement at the time. However, a few days later, the team's lack of success made people reluctantly accept these giants with their heads held high.
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In addition, after these days of turbulent sea journeys, the Alterac people are also used to being on the same ship with trolls.
As for Solim, not to mention Angegagagu is his boss.
"How's it going? Have you eaten enough these days?"
Although he became the deputy minister, Angegagagu still retained some simple values, such as eating means fighting power.
Thorim is taller than Dathrohan, and the average troll is one head taller than a human. Being called a big man by Angagagu shows how tall Thorim is.
"I'm full, I'm full."
When Solim said this, he was still a little embarrassed. He ate the two pickled fish and three kilograms of flour from the previous seminar in one meal after returning. When he got on the boat, he ate the standard meal of other people's families by himself.
It caused such a fuss that Haggard's subordinates in the logistics department went to complain to their friends in the navy.
Later, it was Angagagu who allocated part of his meal standard to make this guy full.
"After you get off the ship, follow me directly to the recruitment office. The other guards will also make proper arrangements there."
Ange Gagu said this, and Solim listened very attentively. Finally, Ange Gagu looked at his shabby leather robe and kindly reminded him.
"When you get to the place, you'd better take off your coat. You'll be unbearably hot if you wear this."
Sorim nodded at first, but then said a little embarrassedly.
"This is all I wear. After I take it off, my upper body will be naked."
Ange Gagu was stunned, he didn't expect this.
When this matter was reported to Li De, it immediately attracted attention.
"This is a mistake on our part. After arriving at Port of Hope, don't rush to organize disembarkation. Send a speedboat and notify Nogfogg that they will send a batch of unlined clothes. Sorim's situation should not be an exception."
In countries with low productivity, it is not uncommon for poor people to use one set of coats for their entire family. Most of the immigrants this time were wearing shabby leather robes. Judging from the degree of shabby wear, they must have been worn for more than one generation.
The voyage was generally uneventful and the destination was successfully reached. The prosperous Port of Hope aroused enthusiastic discussions among the immigrants on board.
Soon Noglfogg personally brought some unlined clothes. While the more than 800 immigrants were changing clothes and disembarking in batches, Li De started talking to Noglofg.
When asked about the current development situation in the capital, various industries are developing steadily, but the biggest problem is the serious shortage of labor.
The lizard farm has now begun engineering management. Whether it is breeding or slaughtering, many processes can be replaced by engineering machinery. The entire farm maintains a stable number of about 5,000 monitor lizards, and only a dozen or so are needed to manage them.
Breeder.
Some of the released labor force joined the insect catching team.
People were a little afraid of those giant bugs at first, but as they discovered that they could bring economic benefits to the local area, people's fears also subsided.
There is also a part of the labor force that has entered a series of factories represented by textile factories. In contrast, Nogfogg suggested that industries such as turtle fisheries can stop developing or even reduce their scale.
The growth cycle of sea turtles is already long. If the scale of immortality increases, it is expected that within two years, the sea turtles offshore Tanaris will disappear.
Now, as the monitor lizard breeding industry matures, Hanhai Protectorate no longer needs to obtain meat from sea turtles, and even other sea turtle products can be replaced with industrial products.
Reed agreed with Noggenfogg's suggestion. Although he had previously rejected Cenarius's druid approach, he had a strong conscience and could not seek development at the expense of excessive destruction of nature.
"Okay, this matter will be discussed at the meeting later. If everyone has no objections, a formal decree will be promulgated and a fishing moratorium will be set. As for the precious species of sea turtles, fishing will be completely prohibited."
On the way from Port of Hope to Gadgetzan, Lid and Nogfogg discussed several things.
In addition to the economic development within the capital, what is more important is military security.
"Since you left last time, we have not had any conflicts with the Bilgewater Cartel. The warships of Kul Tiras' allies have acted as a deterrent.
Moreover, I discovered that the Bilgewater Cartel seemed to be gradually giving up the business of selling raw silk. They began to specialize in the finished cloth business and purchased yarn from the Hotsand Group.
After a meeting with Haggard and others about this matter, we finally thought that we could acquiesce to this result, but we would not accept the Bilgewater Cartel buying it directly from us.
They started the war unilaterally, and now they want to unilaterally cease the war and continue doing business with us. How can you say this?
Besides, if we sell the yarn to them, it will be equivalent to tampering with the interests of the Hot Sand Group. From now on, we will not have any friends in Kezan."
Li De is still very satisfied with this arrangement.
"That's right, you have a good grasp on this matter. We have already broken up with Bilgewater, so don't take any chances that our relationship will get better, and don't stop them from making money where we can't see it. But in the future, wait and see
Now that we are stronger, we still have to avenge the original revenge.
Our navy is still very weak. Although our relationship with Kul Tiras is very good, we cannot make enemies everywhere because of this. We cannot do such things as cheating our friends.
We may be able to benefit once or twice, but if we keep doing this, sooner or later we will have no friends around us."
In the final analysis, the crux of the problem still lies with the navy, and Noggenfogg became more energetic when he mentioned this matter.
"It is too difficult to build a ship independently. Not only is the core technology difficult to conquer, but it also requires a large number of senior technicians. Although we are currently training them, after consulting Bigwitz, I think it will take two years at the earliest.
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Li De knew all this, but judging from Nogfogg's expression, Li De knew that he was definitely not telling him bad news.
"Although serious independent shipbuilding is not possible now, we can take the easy route first. Now our military academy has gathered a group of what can be said to be the world's top weapons experts.
We can first take the route of refitting the ship and upgrade all the weapons on the ship. Although we can't build new ships, we can turn the existing warships into the strongest ones of their class!"
Li De was greatly encouraged after hearing this. This method is a bit tricky, but it has to be said that it is very effective.
Moreover, during the process of refitting the ship, the technical personnel of Hanhai Protectorate can deepen their understanding of warships and pave the way for future independent shipbuilding.
Listening to Li De's admiration, Nogfogg also couldn't help but sigh.
"I have to say that in the process of communicating with the technical staff, I myself am also receiving education and inspiration. The friends the Knicks brought back this time have helped us a lot."
When Nogfogg said this, Li De was stunned.
"The friend Knicks brought back? Who is it?"
"Ah? Don't you know? It's that dwarf engineer: Ryzel Copperbolt."
After the name came out of Nogfogg's mouth, Li De suddenly realized it.
Ryzel Bronzebolt was the friend Nyx made during the encounter in the Taiga of Khaz Modan, when he and the gnomes fought against the Bleeding Circle Clan.
While fighting side by side, Nyx saw the ingenuity of dwarf technology, and Ryzel also expressed interest in the power of goblin technology.
Later, when the Second Orc War was completely over, Nix also mentioned to Li De that the friends he had made among the dwarfs wanted to come to the Hanhai Protector to develop, and he hoped that Li De could give him instructions.
Li De didn't take it too seriously at the time. He was in a hurry to go to Northrend to visit the Red Dragon, so he forgot about it.
It was only now that Noggenfogg mentioned this that Li Deci thought about it again. And he never thought that this Risel Copperbolt would be recognized by the goblin experts at the Military Academy for his excellent engineering skills.
And also became a weapons designer.
Of course, the one who admires Rhizzel Copperbolt the most is Noggenfogg, because this dwarf is not only proficient in designing weapons, but is also quite talented in motorcycles.
It seems that this dwarf enjoys the pleasure of high speed. He not only helped Noggenfogg improve several engines, but also proposed the concept of aircraft in a dwarf-like manner.
Nogfogg was very excited about the kind of aircraft that was better at flying than the Flying Golem. After the repairs were completed and he resumed running the racing track.
But now there is a serious shortage of talents in the Imperial Guard, and all departments need people, so Nogfogg can only suppress these and let the design of Ritzel Bronze Bolt remain on paper.
After listening to Noglfogg's report, he returned to Gadgetzan's office and read several reports in detail. Li De couldn't help but praise everyone.
"Okay, you all did a great job while I was away. It looks like I can go out with confidence in the future."
However, everyone strongly disagreed with Li De's statement.
"Don't be joking. Although we can do a good job in the specific work, the Hanhai Protector still needs you to take the general direction."
Haggard spoke very solemnly, and Li De waved his hand to indicate that he should not be so serious. It was not a conference now.
"As for the big direction, I still have no problem. For example, our current problem is that although we are self-sufficient in meat, we cannot eat meat as food. In the long run, we will become nutritionally unbalanced. We are too dependent on foreign countries for food.