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Compared to the excitement of the Warcraft Legion training base, the Pharmacist Academy next door is another scene.

At first glance, Hudson thought he was in the wrong place and ran into the slaughterhouse.

There were screams of animals everywhere, and it was hard to imagine that this was a pharmacist training.

"My lord, why are you here?

This place is filthy, and your status is noble, so you have to..."

Before the old pharmacist could finish speaking, Hudson waved his hand and interrupted: "It doesn't matter, I'll just come over and take a look.

Mr. Shabotai, what are you training for, what is the scene like..."

"Dear Lord Earl, these are apprentices practicing bone setting. For safety reasons, let them conduct experiments on animals first.

Some unworthy guys, who have done nothing serious and have disturbed the earl, I will punish them now..."

Shabotai said tremblingly.

Obviously, the long-term suppression by the Holy See has caused pharmacists to lose their pride.

Even in a country like the Alpha Kingdom that does not pay the Holy See's debt, the status of a pharmacist is a lowly profession, and he can only survive at the bottom.

After finally finding a good job, Shabotai didn't want to lose his job just because he offended the lord.

“Don’t be nervous, you’re training yourselves, I’m just here to take a look.

You must know that your master came from the battlefield, and some small scenes do not matter at all.

I will teach according to your plan and train a group of qualified pharmacists for me as soon as possible. If you have any needs, you can mention it to the Ministry of Civil Affairs and they will be responsible for making arrangements.

You go ahead and do your work, I still have to walk around! "

Hudson said helplessly.

The hierarchical world is so cruel. The slightest expression of emotion by those at the top will frighten the people below.

If Hudson didn't explain, many students might suffer unforeseen disasters.

Judging from the situation at the scene, it is not difficult to understand why the pharmacist is in such a miserable condition.

A priest only needs a magical spell to immediately restore the injured, but a pharmacist wants to make such a big scene.

If this is just the case, considering that the side effects are smaller than those of divine magic, it is not unacceptable.

But there is also a "magic pharmacist" competing with them. They are also interested in medicine, but with the addition of two words, their status is completely different.

Although magic potions are not as effective as magical potions, they are faster and more effective than ordinary potions.

There are many diseases that cannot be cured by medicines, but a magic medicine can cure them instantly.

In this context, nobles naturally value more effective magic potions. As for the issue of medical costs, that is not something big people need to consider.

Without the support of the rulers and facing pressure from the Holy See, it was difficult for pharmacists to maintain their inheritance, let alone gain social status for themselves.

It was precisely because of the hard life of pharmacists that after Hudson issued the recruitment order, he was able to gather teachers in the shortest possible time.

Moreover, the quality of all the candidates is not low, and there is no such thing as cheating. In the continent of Aslant, the price paid by civilians for deceiving nobles is often death.

Hudson has always been tolerant when it comes to talent. Even if a pharmacist's social status is very low, the treatment he receives in the Mountain Territory is still not bad.

The effect is also obvious. These pharmacy apprentices who have been studying for a period of time have been able to prepare the simplest pharmaceuticals to treat some common diseases of the people in the territory.

No matter how bad the medical system is, it is still better than none. Thanks to the efforts of these pharmacists, the infant and child mortality rate in the territory has dropped significantly.

The results have been produced, which proves that promoting pharmacy at the grassroots level is correct, so it is natural to increase investment.

Hudson's inspection was actually for the territorial bureaucrats to see. Tell them with practical actions that the lord attaches great importance to the training of pharmacists and must do a good job accordingly.

If development goes well, the medical rescue team will also enter the army in the near future.

From a pure efficiency point of view, priests are indeed more suitable for the army, but that thing costs lives!

Many veterans who received treatment from priests aged quickly and had to retire from the battlefield within a few years.

Magic potions are the most ideal, but the price remains high, and it is not easy to meet the needs of officers.

Given the choice, Hudson still didn't like to use soldiers as expendable supplies.

Even if the majority of the troops under his command are cannon fodder, he will try to reduce casualties as much as possible.

Thanks to this concept, casualties in all the wars in which Hudson participated were kept at a low level.

One-third of his title as a famous general was promoted by the orcs, one-third was the mutual praise between nobles, and the other third was the fans of the lower-level soldiers.

During the war, he was not as famous as he is now. Instead, after the war, after a large group of fans publicized him, his "famous general label" became deeply rooted in the hearts of the people.

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Along the way, looking at the country he had conquered, Hudson couldn't help but feel a sense of pride.

Starting a business was difficult, but he was able to build such a business in just a few years. Looking back, he found it a bit incredible.

The traceless swamp is where his dream began. It has now turned into a large area of ​​fertile farmland. Perhaps the swamp will become history before long.

As he walked down the canal and watched the smoke rising from both sides of the river, Hudson couldn't help but smile.

The canal economy has already begun. Although it is still a seedling and the toll fees are not enough to cover canal maintenance costs, it is also a good start.

Troubled times bring not only "risks" but also "opportunities". Whether we can make further progress in troubled times depends on whether we can overcome the crisis and seize the opportunities.

"My lord, this warship is the first large warship built after the shipyard was relocated.

The design is 72 meters long, 17 meters wide, with a displacement of 2,486 tons. It is planned to be equipped with six magic crystal cannons and a medium-sized magic crossbow...

With a full complement of 923 people, the entire ship needs to be equipped with thirty-six magic arrays of various types. The normal sailing speed is fifteen kilometers per hour, and the maximum speed of the magic array can reach thirty kilometers per hour when driven at full strength.

It is affected by the wind direction. If the wind is tailwind, the speed will increase slightly, and if the wind is headwind, the speed will decrease accordingly..."

Perhaps because he was worried that Hudson wouldn't understand, Sears tried his best to use plain language, but it was actually of no use.

After saying a lot of words, Hudson finally remembered it and the warship entered the second echelon.

In Hudson's impression, a large ship, a large number of magic crystal cannons, and a high level of magic array equaled strong combat effectiveness.

The largest warship currently has a displacement of more than 3,000 tons. The level of the magic array is unknown, but there are four more magic crystal cannons.

Of course, in addition to increasing the number of magic crystal cannons, some people are also working on magic crystal cannons.

At what specific stage it has developed, Hudson doesn't know.

Anyway, he now needs magic crystal cannons, which are purchased directly from the Ministry of Military Affairs, which basically represent the most advanced technology of the Alpha Kingdom.

Independent research and development, I don’t have that idea yet. The technical content of the magic crystal cannon is too high, and the mountain leaders will not be able to touch it in a short time.

Even if you have a bunch of cannon-casting information in your hand, it is only a theoretical basis, and there is still a long way to go before the current advanced level of the mainland.

Perhaps during the continental war, after some unlucky small countries were destroyed, there would be an outflow of talents of this level.

Before that, don't count on it. As far as Hudson knew, among the great nobles in the Alpha Kingdom, there were only two or three that could cast magic crystal cannons on their own.

Other big families didn't do it themselves, not because they didn't have technical reserves, but mainly because of cost.

Originally, the magic crystal cannon was a niche product. Except for the large nobles engaged in overseas trade and those in northern Xinjiang who had greater demand, the demand of most nobles was very limited.

There are only so many cities in hand. All are equipped, only a few dozen doors.

These big ones don't need to be replaced every day. Once they are on the city wall, their service life usually starts at thirty years. If they are well maintained, they can be used after two or three hundred years.

With such little market demand, running a production line would definitely be a loss.

If one person can't do it, then everyone should work together. Except for a few aristocratic independent shops with deep pockets and high demand, the rest get their goods from the Ministry of Military Affairs.

For Hudson, this is obviously a good thing. This means that in the start-up stage, you can directly buy the finished magic crystal cannon for use without spending a lot of time or investing huge amounts of money in production and research and development.

"Mr. Sears, when will this warship be ready for service?"

Hudson asked, pointing to the keel in the dock.

They were all forced by the war. If the continental war hadn't suddenly broken out, Hudson would have definitely taken one step at a time, first building canal merchant ships and pirate ships to gain experience, and then slowly getting involved in manufacturing ocean-going merchant ships and warships.

Once the continental war broke out, the original plan could no longer keep up with the times. In order to meet practical needs, Hudson must build several merchant ships that can deal with pirates.

It's not for trade, it's just to protect its own merchant ships, which can transport a large number of people back from overseas.

The orc army is back, and without external support, it is only a matter of time before the Seven Kingdoms of the Grassland fall.

Hudson has made statistics. In the past two or three years, the major forces have successively sent a population of at least three to four million to the prairie.

With so many people, it would be impossible to evacuate them all within a short period of time. The powerful men could not protect themselves, let alone the serfs under them.

Whether it was accepting refugees in the past or buying serfs directly from local noble lords, it was a good deal.

Hudson's requirements are not high. As long as it can receive 10% or 20% of the population, it will be enough for the mountain leaders.

In fact, the countries to the west of the Northern Continent have more people, but the journey in between is too long and has to pass through many countries.

Not only is it difficult to transport, it is also prone to various accidents. Even if a large number of refugees are accepted and can travel thousands or even tens of thousands of miles on foot, only a few will reach the mountainous territory safely.

More refugees either died on the way or defected to new masters along the way. Given the choice, who would be willing to stupidly walk all the way?

If you don’t think about yourself, you have to think about your family. Most old people and children cannot bear this kind of long journey.

In comparison, the sea route is more reliable. Although the mortality rate at sea remains high, it is much lower than that of migration on foot.

"Don't worry, Lord Count, we have grasped the construction schedule and it is expected that this warship will be launched by the end of next month.

If the subsequent armament installation on the warship goes smoothly and the arrival time of the magic crystal cannon is not delayed, the installation can be completed in about two months.

The subsequent carving of the magic circle will require help from people at the magic academy. How long it will take is uncertain.

Several other warships have just completed keel laying because they started construction later, and the completion time is expected to be several months later.

However, Lord Earl, you can rest assured that we are doing our best to complete the construction of the warship in the shortest possible time. "

Mr. Sears assured immediately.

While confident, there was also a hint of fear between his eyebrows. Everyone at the shipyard has indeed worked hard, but hard work does not mean that the lord is satisfied.

From the fact that the military sent people over from time to time to urge the ship, Sears knew that the lord paid great attention to this matter and was afraid that the shipbuilding progress would not meet the requirements.

"Um!

While meeting the deadline, the quality of the warship must also be ensured. The vast sea is full of uncertainties. Any carelessness may cause disaster.

As for the issue of the magic crystal cannon and magic array, I will personally coordinate with them and it will not affect your construction progress.

In addition to these warships, don’t forget the merchant ships under construction. No matter how many difficulties there are, all these ships must be put into use within this year! "

Hudson ordered without any doubt.

The construction period is indeed very tight, but it is not impossible to complete. Before coming, he had done his homework and roughly figured out the time required to build warships and merchant ships.

After all, it is just a wooden warship, and its power is mainly driven by human power. The technical content in the process of building the hull is not that high.

The real technical content is the magic crystal cannon that needs to be installed later, and the magic circle that must be arranged by magicians.

Most of the cost of shipbuilding is also spent on the two later stages. Simply building a few ships actually doesn't cost much.

"Please rest assured, Lord Earl, our shipyard will definitely complete the task on time!"

Sears immediately assured.

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