Lord of the Oasis

After Kant returned to Dehreim.

Many high-level meetings were held to solve Durandal's engineering problems.

Judging from Kant's survey results in Durandal, Durandal has rich geographical resources and sufficient potential to develop into a accessible heavy industry city. But for Dehrem, who is still in a period of steady growth, it is still a bit difficult to invest a lot of human and financial resources into it.

"Dehrim can currently be self-sufficient, with the fresh water resources transferred from Cumberland in the south. There is no need to add another burden to itself." A minister spoke strongly.

"But the population in the main city has almost reached a critical point. If the scope of the territory is not expanded in the past two years, the living space of the citizens of Dehrim will also become precarious." Another minister retorted.

"Although Durandal has enough coal resources, it is okay to use it as a follow-up reserve of raw materials, but we want to build Durandal into a complete industrial city. It is impossible to do it with our current capabilities." Another minister stood up.

"Industry is the reserve force that supports a country. In the early days of the founding of the country, it should be cultivated regardless of the cost. If this opportunity is missed, the future of Dehreem will be unpredictable." A minister advocated.

Kant sat silently at the head of the table and listened to their debate.

Bandak and Derrick were also sitting at the table, seriously thinking about the conditions proposed by the ministers.

But in the end, the meeting did not reach a definite result.

The civil servants who were equally divided into two factions left the Senate Hall with their incomprehension towards each other.

Derrick walked up to Kant and saluted: "Lord."

"Yes." Kant nodded. He was exhausted from the consecutive days of meetings.

"I'm here to say goodbye to you." Derrick said respectfully.

Kant rubbed his temples and said, "Are you ready to set off?"

"Yes. We will set off for Durandal tomorrow morning." Derrick replied.

"Be careful on the road. I've been really busy with things in the past few days. I won't be able to see you off tomorrow." Kant looked at Derrick and said.

“Thank you Lord Kant for your hard work.

It was my first time to attend such a meeting today, and I was really shocked by the spirit of the ministers' heated debates. "Derrick described it to Kant.

"It's the same as before. They considered it based on their position and tried their best." Kant replied.

In fact, the intensity of the ministers' opinions this time really surprised him.

The meeting lasted for several days, and the heat of the debate had not subsided.

It seems that the impact of Durandal's investment is quite profound.

"It is you, Lord, who will make the final decision on this matter. I wonder, Lord, what do you think after listening to the opinions of the ministers?" Derrick asked tentatively.

"Construction in Durandal is indeed troublesome, but it is unavoidable. What kind of city Durandal needs to be built may be the key. At present, maintaining local natural resources is the most important thing." Kant did not He answered directly, but made some summaries of what the ministers said.

"Well, I believe that the lord will make an appropriate decision in the end." After hearing about it, Derrick said to Kant with trust.

"How many people are you planning to take to Durandal this time?" Kant changed the subject and asked.

"About eight hundred people. These are the people I selected from my own men after learning about Durandal's current situation from Commander Bandak." Derrick answered carefully.

"I see, you have thought it through quite well." Kant nodded in approval: "This time I am going to Durandal. By the time you come back, it will probably be late autumn. Be sure to pack your necessary luggage and pay more attention. My own body. Give my condolences to the accompanying soldiers." Kant instructed.

"Yes, Lord." Derrick resigned after receiving the order.

By the time he returned to the military camp, the evening training had almost begun.

Derrick supervised the soldiers' exercises and completion of training tasks as usual.

When the command from the general stage is sounded, all the soldiers need to gather under the stage.

After Derrick dismissed the other soldiers, he left behind 800 soldiers who would go with him to Durandal tomorrow.

"We are leaving tomorrow, please make preparations before leaving tonight." Derrick ordered.

"yes!"

"The lord asked me to send greetings to you on his behalf. I hope that no accidents will happen to you during the few months you will be stationed in the field. You will be able to complete all tasks in Durandal. Do you hear me?" Derrick preached.

"I heard it!!" the soldiers replied loudly: "Thank you, lord!"

"Okay, let's adjourn!" Derrick saluted the soldiers in the audience and said, "Everyone, please go back to the dormitory and rest early."

After the disbandment, Derrick walked alone outside the training ground.

He found Bandak standing there waiting for him.

"Commander Bandak." Derrick walked up to Bandak and greeted him.

"Commander Derrick, you must go to Durandal tomorrow," Bandak said.

"Yes."

The two walked side by side towards the rest area of ​​the military camp.

"I heard that in Durandal City, most of the city is a construction site." Bandak said worriedly.

"The conditions at the construction site are much better than sleeping in the wild during the war." Derrick chuckled softly: "I heard from the lord that General Adonis still wants to stay there."

"Actually, it would be better to leave such a task to me. You are not fully familiar with the army management of the main city. I should leave more time for you to manage the military camp in the center." Bandak expressed his doubts. .

"The lord must have seen my shortcomings now. He wants me to practice more outside. There is always Commander Bandak in the main city to help take care of you. Even if you are lazy, you won't be able to tell." Derrick Reflected.

"How could it be? I feel like I haven't helped you with anything, and you have always worked hard." Bandak shook his head and said, "I feel that if I give you time, you will definitely become a better person than me." A good leader."

Derrick denied: "I am satisfied to be on the same level as you, Bandak. As for transcending, that is beyond my imagination."

Bandak continued to shake his head and said nothing more.

When they walked to the entrance of the rest area, the two said goodbye to each other and returned to their respective residences to rest.

Early the next morning, Derrick set off from the military camp with his troops.