Your Majesty, the Spectacle Has Missed the Country! - Chapter 406 Steam locomotive

Good news always follows.

original……

The completion of the Idar Public University has already made Bruno very excited.

And now,

The tool people, led by Arnell, brought Bruno even greater surprises.

Bruno actually discussed the steam engine with Arnell and others very early on, but... this kind of thing that was born during the industrial revolution sounds simple, but when it really starts to build, it is It's not easy at all.

Boring machine, cylinder, mold, gas pipe, condenser...

Which of these things does not need to be designed and developed from scratch?

Which one does not need to spend a lot of manpower and material resources to improve and produce?

It all takes time,

And it's a lot of time!

You should know that everything in the Principality of Idar was created from nothing, with the hands of the mages and craftsmen, bit by bit.

Different from other schools of mage, the mage is regarded as the general character of the chosen son of heaven.

In the Principality of Idar, mages are just a special profession. They can indeed enjoy a higher social status than ordinary people, but they are no different from other people.

After all, sorcerers are born to control magic, and they can only be considered lucky.

And as the wonder bonus of the Great Lighthouse continues to be effective, in the last year, only Idar City has produced more than fifty children with magical talents.

But,

The skills of the craftsmen are acquired through their own efforts, and they are harvested through their own dedication and sweat.

Between the mage and the craftsman, no one is much more noble than the other.

Even under Bruno's deliberate guidance, craftsmen with skills can often get more respect.

so……

During this time, the wizards headed by Arnell have gradually formed a tacit understanding with the skilled craftsmen.

The craftsmen are responsible for designing complex construction drawings, while the mages are responsible for creating various parts through the means of magical industrialization to provide backup support for the craftsmen's research.

For example, the "Holden" bicycle, which is now popular in the Principality of Idar, was developed and produced under such cooperation.

As for the steam locomotive...

Although Bruno has always hoped that the application of steam engines can land in the Principality of Idar as soon as possible, he also knows that the production and assembly of various parts is by no means an easy task.

But what he didn't expect was that with just a few words of his own call, the steam engine was actually made by the mage and craftsmen!

"You mean... the steam engine has been developed and can be assembled on a train?"

Bruno resisted the joy in his heart, and confirmed again and again.

Although it has never been clear why Lord Duke called this kind of steam locomotive a "train", Anel nodded seriously:

"Yes!"

"Then take me to see!" Bruno said quickly.

For Bruno, the landing of the steam locomotive is undoubtedly great news. It is even equivalent to someone coming to deliver pillows when he wants to doze off. This solves an urgent problem that Bruno is facing today-the employment problem of refugees.

As we all know, in the process of establishing the Idar Public University, Bruno received a large number of refugees and asked them to work on this land.

But you know... the construction of wonders cannot be a lifetime job for these refugees.

Therefore, in the process of building the wonders, the supervisors responsible for supervising the progress of the construction will also make a comprehensive evaluation and score the performance of these refugees.

And factories and workshops that need to recruit workers will recruit competent staff based on the daily performance of these workers and their scores.

In most of the time, every time a wonder is completed, the vast majority of workers have found a suitable place to obtain a stable source of income and take root in this land.

But……

The Idar Public University is much larger than other wonders, and the manpower used to build it is naturally a lot more.

Even after the construction of public universities has been completed, nearly half of the staff have not found suitable jobs.

Therefore, whether it is the old Ford in charge of the Government Affairs Office or the Liszt in charge of the Idar Immigration Administration, they are all overwhelmed during this period, and even began to actively recommend Bruno to build a few more wonders in order to provide enough jobs. .

And just today, the news of the successful completion of the steam locomotive undoubtedly provides workers with another possibility-repairing the railway!

Now that the steam locomotive was built, the construction of the railway must also be on the agenda.

From the Mann Fortress in the south to the Valens Plain in the north, if such a railway running through the north-south direction of the Principality of Idar is built, then the entire Principality of Idar will benefit greatly from it whether it is the dispatch of soldiers or the transportation of goods!

Nowadays, the army of the Principality of Idar is mainly scattered in Idar City, Mann Fortress, Namur Fortress, Valence Plain and other places. If there is a war, the deployment of the army will inevitably take a certain amount of time.

But if the railroad tracks can be laid smoothly and the steam locomotive is completed and opened to traffic, then every corner of the entire Principality of Idar will be closely connected!

...

The prototype of the steam locomotive has been placed on the square in front of the Radcliffe Reading Room by the mages and craftsmen, covered with a black curtain.

Surrounded by craftsmen and wizards who participated in the development of steam locomotives, there were hundreds of people in the distance.

"Your gift this time...seems to be a long-awaited plan!" Bruno said to himself.

Hearing this, Anel smiled and scratched his head.

"Open it and take a look!"

"clear!"

Hearing the orders of the Lord Duke of his own, the craftsmen next to the prototype car happily opened the curtain covering the car body, and a **** guy suddenly caught Bruno's eyes.

Since it is only a prototype, the craftsmen did not pay much attention to the appearance. There are spliced ​​steel plates and screws all over it, which looks extraordinarily hideous.

In the eyes of others, this may be just a weird-looking iron bump, which even looks a bit scary.

But in Bruno's eyes, this big guy is extraordinarily kind. You know, this is the source of power for the Principality of Idar for a long time to come!

Bruno stepped forward, knocked on the steel plate, and asked, "Can this thing run?"

"can!"

Arnell followed Bruno closely, even Mundell was squeezed aside by him, and said confidently:

"We have done a test near the foothills of the Armis. As long as the railroad tracks are laid under the steam locomotive, not only the speed is not slow, but also a lot of cargo can be loaded."

To be honest, when the prototype of the steam locomotive officially landed, even Arnell himself was shocked.

after all……

Most of the design and research and development work is done by the craftsmen of the Principality of Idar, and the main task of the mages is to manufacture the corresponding magic machine and produce the parts needed to build the magic locomotive.

Until the steam locomotive officially landed, Arnell and the mages had not seen the complete drawings.

So... when the steam locomotive finally roared and gradually accelerated on the rails of the proving ground, almost all the wizards were confused.

Before they knew it, they worked with the craftsmen to create such a giant!

Arnell originally thought that Bruno would be surprised and admired again and again.

However……

Bruno's face did not show the slightest surprise, he still had a calm and calm expression.

In fact, Bruno was also very excited in his heart, but when he thought of the train in the previous life... the excitement faded a bit.

Um,

Reluctantly, it can be considered improvised...

"So... it's really good!"

Bruno nodded softly.

As expected, Lord Duke!

No matter what happens, you can maintain a normal state of mind!

"All craftsmen and masters who participated in the development of steam engines and the construction of steam locomotives will each receive an additional 20 gold coins! In addition, a list must be drawn up within three days, and then rewards and commendations will be made according to the size of the contribution!" Bruno Shen Said the voice.

There is one thing to say, maybe for Bruno, twenty gold coins are nothing.

But……

For ordinary civilian craftsmen, this is a huge sum of money!

Almost the moment Bruno's voice had just dropped, everyone present was all smiles and couldn't help but laugh happily.

"but……"

Looking at these cheerful craftsmen in front of him, Bruno turned around and continued:

"The successful development of the steam engine does not mean the end of scientific research tasks, the improvement of the steam engine, the reduction of losses...These aspects require continuous research and experimentation. As long as you work hard, the Principality of Idar will not treat you badly."

Upon seeing this, the craftsmen's smiles faded a little, and most of them nodded earnestly.

"Don't worry, Lord Duke, not only the steam engine, but even the magic-powered vehicle you mentioned, we already have the eyebrows." Anel said sternly.

Hearing this, Bruno nodded in satisfaction, and said nothing more.

In fact, before developing the steam engine, Bruno had other ideas in his mind, such as... skipping the steam locomotive directly and developing a magical train powered by magic.

only……

This idea didn't exist for long, and Bruno eliminated it without hesitation.

The magic-driven train certainly sounds more high-end and high-end, but the cost and the difficulty of research and development are more than a little bit higher.

And... if it is used to transport goods and soldiers, the steam locomotive is actually enough.

If it is driven by magic, then the required magic is definitely a large amount, and the only solution Bruno can think of is to combine the magic transmission system with the railway.

But……

Use magic spar and source stone to lay the rails...

Even today's Idar Principality is wealthy, but it can't be such a trick.

In addition to the fact that there is no high speed requirement for bulk cargo, the lower the cost of construction, the better. Therefore, after repeated weighings, the priority to choose steam locomotives for R&D and production was determined.

but……

This does not mean that the magic-driven solution was simply abandoned by the Idars.

Including Bruno, almost all the masters and craftsmen who understand the relevant aspects have a dream of building a car!

But this "car" does not refer to a train that can roar on the rails, but a magical car that can achieve four-wheel drive! It is a magical chariot that can be equipped into the army of Idar! It is a brand-new creation that can make the Principality of Idar take a leap!

Imagine if, in time, if the above ideas can be realized, then the entire Principality of Idar will undergo an earth-shaking change!

Not only the Principality of Idar, but the situation on the entire continent will change dramatically!

"There is also... after a while, a special Idar Railway Administration may be established, and then a few capable public servants will be sent over to study and inspect."

Bruno thought for a while, then added:

"In addition... I plan to hold an opening ceremony at the Idar Public University at the end of the month. Your steam train can be regarded as one of the most important inventions since the establishment of the public university. At that time, I may have to commend it. Masters and craftsmen who have made outstanding contributions, you should be prepared in advance."

Taking advantage of the completion of the Idar Public University and the landing of the steam locomotive, Bruno intends to make a good publicity and cultivate the craftsmanship of the Idar people as soon as possible.

Hearing this, Arnell quickly agreed: "As you wish, Lord Duke!"

Perhaps before this, Arnell still didn't care about ordinary craftsmen and had the pride of being a mage.

But the experience of this period of time has long changed his views and made him clearly realize... Even ordinary people who can't apply magic can also create amazing miracles.

Moreover, if more Idar people can be invested in scientific research through further publicity, the pressure on Anel's shoulders will undoubtedly be much easier.

...

From the Radcliffe Reading Room to Hertford Bridge, to the Bodley Library and Alexandria Library that are included in the campus...

The campus area of ​​Idar Public University is so vast that he has not been able to visit the entire campus near the evening.

From time to time on the road, I can see the great engineers involved in the construction of the campus. Perhaps Bruno did not know them, but none of these great engineers did not know the young duke in front of him.

Almost the first time they saw Bruno's land, these great engineers who were so proud and arrogant in ordinary days would rush over to ask Bruno for warmth, and by the way, they would also knock on the side to learn about the construction time of the next wonder.

You know, even if they were personally involved in the construction of the Idar Public University, they were also impressed by the vast campus in front of them.

No one does not want their name to be celebrated by the world, and as participants in the construction of the Idar Public University, they are naturally grateful for Bruno's answer at the time. (See Chapter 307 for details)

So that when Bruno smiled and dealt with these great engineers ~ www.novelbuddy.com~ and returned to the main entrance of the campus again... night had fallen, and the Idar Public University behind him was already lit by lights.

Those solemn and elegant campus buildings are becoming more and more magnificent under the shining lights, and people can't help but be in awe.

Above his head is the brilliant galaxy in the night sky, and the bright moonlight is swaying down, watching the scene in front of him... The scene of the gods tearing the sky that Bruno had seen in the film, seems to be playing back in front of his eyes again.

"Mundell..."

Bruno said suddenly.

"Yes, Lord Duke."

"You said... Can Captain Hausen come back safely?"

"With the protection of the Lord Duke, they will definitely be able to come back!" Mundell seemed to see Bruno's serious thoughts, and said cautiously.

"I hope so……"