Rhodes has been obsessed with the development of heavy industry recently. Multiple civil wars and the Greenskin invasion have made Rhodes always think of how important steel and gunpowder are to mankind. If Kislev had grown up during the Ironhide invasion,
A large-scale firearms force might not be defeated so miserably.
Dwarf bombers, imperial tanks, and hell cannons took turns attacking, with solid bullets and rockets flying in the air. In front, the Iron Breakers and the Longbeard Warriors stood there, with iron walls... Rhodes always imagined such a scene, and couldn't help but
Hot blood surged into my heart. However, today's Kislev is still far from that kind of national strength.
The rumbling sound of the railcar brought Rhode back to reality. On the side, the dwarf engineer staggered over and reported to Rhodes the total income of the black iron mine last quarter.
"The use of mine car tracks has accelerated efficiency and greatly increased revenue."
Generally speaking, Rhodes only saw this key point. The purpose of in-depth inspection of the mine was also this.
Back in Blackhammer Castle, where he made his fortune, Rhodes hired dwarf engineers from Dulong City to build a track system for his mine, doubling the working efficiency of the deep pit mine. Now, in
With the cooperation of technicians from Karak and Dulong City, the track system has become more mature. The transportation speed of iron ore is five times that of the original. It also saves a lot of coolie workers.
Looking at the minecart speeding past, Rhodes suddenly turned around and asked the dwarf engineer next to him——
"How much steel does it take to build this set of minecart tracks?"
"Well, the quantity is quite large. It is almost the output of the entire mine in three months."
the dwarf engineer replied.
"You can build tracks in mines, but can you also build tracks on flat ground?"
Rhodes continued to ask questions.
Obviously, the dwarves were confused by the question.
"It should...probably...maybe..."
The engineer answered.
"Great Lord, why are you building these tracks outside? There are no mining areas above the surface!"
Obviously, the dwarves didn't understand Rhode's various weird ideas.
"Oh, it's nothing, I just asked."
Rhodes did not answer the dwarves' curiosity directly. After all, some ideas are better to be implemented silently. There is no need to speak out before they happen. Even if they are spoken out, others will not understand. What's more, Rhodes doesn't
He has no intention of saying it before the railway system is completed. After all, facts speak louder than words. Although it is still a blank piece of paper, Rhodes can already imagine what Kislev will look like in the future. Straight steel avenues will connect the major towns.
Get up, goods and troops are being transported quickly on the track and railway, the steam train is emitting thick smoke, the whistle is blowing, and there are acres of fields on both sides of the railway. Such a picture has simply elevated the entire world's technology to a new era.
When the wave of the industrial revolution comes, even the militia group can reach the point where each man has a gun. That way, even if the army of chaos comes, they can fight with it.
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The next day, Rhodes returned to the city from the black iron mine.
Although it is already a "peaceful era", the city of Kislev still looks a little depressed. After all, after experiencing several catastrophes, the city will not be able to recover from the pain of civil war for a while. Many poor people at the bottom even have to
They rely on the meager daily food rations from the government to survive.
Fortunately, many abandoned manors have begun to operate.
When Rhodes walked into the palace in a good mood, Denise, who was already the queen, was busy with her affairs. When she saw her father arriving, she immediately drove away the ministers. She wanted to spend some time with her father alone. Because, she can only be alone when she is alone.
When they get along with each other, she can take off her disguise and her identity as the queen, and get along with her father as a daughter. Yes, even though she is the Queen of Kislev who is admired by everyone outside, but deep down in her heart, she
I still long to be a little girl with a father to rely on.
"The steel industry seems to be developing well, and Kislev's first large-scale arsenal is under construction day and night."
Rubbing his father's shoulders, Dennis said excitedly. This is his father's dream, and naturally it is also her dream. In terms of financial expenditure, a large amount of money will be invested every year to support the development of heavy industry. Of course, the benefits are also very considerable. According to
In Rhodes' words, this is the investment of the century. Within ten years, the entire Kislev will probably maintain a huge fiscal deficit and the pressure will be great. But ten years later, comprehensive industrialization will bring extremely considerable benefits. Even,
The face of the entire country will undergo earth-shaking changes.
Dennis didn't understand what her father meant by the earth-shaking. But she knew that this goal was not nonsense, but had a theoretical basis. At least, the benefits of every mine and factory that had been improved by technology had been greatly improved.
Improvement. Numbers speak, this is what Rhodes taught her.
"It's not enough. We are running out of time. We must develop rapidly within thirty years so that Kislev can stand firm on this land."
Rhodes replied calmly.
"Father, will the apocalyptic tide you have been describing really come?"
Dennis leaned over, pressed against Rod's ear, and asked.
"What is supposed to happen will eventually happen, there is no doubt about it. It's just that it's not the right time yet."
Rhodes smiled and replied. It's not the time yet... Rhodes couldn't help but smile bitterly in his heart. Yes, there are many things, but the time has not yet come.
"Okay, let's work together to spread steel in every town in Kislev!"
Dennis showed a charming smile——
"By the way, father, have you heard about something? The white count who appeared in the city recently."
"I heard..." Rhodes paused for a moment, "What an interesting person."
Kurbo, a well-behaved Kislev native aristocratic young man who inherited his ancestral business. He took sides in several civil wars, so his family business was not affected, and his population even became more prosperous. Like "more"
"Minding your own business." After the civil war, although the city of Kislev was peaceful on the surface, darkness and violence still thrived secretly. In the civilian areas, thugs and robbers often appeared. The life of civilians was still difficult. Sometimes, those who had just received relief food
Poor people, when they return home the next moment, they may be robbed in the alley.
The aristocratic young man from Culbo couldn't stand this kind of thing, so he spent his own money to organize a patrol team to eliminate violence and peace. There were five knights in the team and about twenty security guards, all led by Keith.
Composed of retired veterans of Reeve. Such a team would be surrounded by ruffians wherever they went. Because the person leading them often wore white armor and walked majestically on the streets, so the people gave him a
The title of the White Earl.
"Then what do you think of this?"
Dennis asked with wide eyes.
"What about you? What do you think? I want to hear my daughter's opinion."
Rhodes turned his head and asked with a smile.
"My opinion is... it is best for the White Earl to be brought under central management. Indeed, he is an anomaly among the nobility. He fights injustices for ordinary people and eliminates violence. In some areas, his appearance has indeed played a certain role in making local ruffians
The gangster dare not be so arrogant. However, the greater his achievements and the greater his role, it proves that the official's ability to maintain public security is worse. This is actually a slap in our face."
Dennis analyzed it coldly. Rhodes nodded as he listened. Obviously, her daughter is no longer the ignorant girl she used to be. If she was still passionate when she first became queen, then she is now.
The courage and insight to rule a kingdom.
"So, my opinion is that we must talk to the White Earl as soon as possible. Needless to say, if he is a smart man, he will naturally know the appropriateness. Moreover, I will win over him and promote him as Kisri
The deputy of the husband’s official security team, let him serve as the peace officer of Bingquan District.”
Dennis said seriously.
"Let the people see the Queen's determination and the importance she attaches to talents."
Rod responded with a smile. A smile appeared on Dennis's lips. Obviously, her father always knew what she was thinking.