Release that Witch

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In the high voice of the people, Roland satisfactorily watched the second cement ship slide into the water.

The two cement vessels seem to be simple in construction, and in fact have made considerable progress compared to the original township number.

For the first time, its interior has joined the dense steel frame, and the quality of the cement has also improved a lot. The overall strength is several times higher than the town number.

In order to speed up the construction, Roland has reserved the installation of the steam engine, the transmission mechanism and the slot and the interface of the paddle wheel when designing the hull. Whenever the corresponding fixed pins are welded on these metal parts, the quick splicing can be achieved. It is like a glue model.

At the same time, the template is also changed from a temporary piece of masonry to an iron mold, which not only ensures the compactness of the concrete, but also improves the waterproof performance of the concrete. It can also make each vessel basically the same, so as to avoid deviation when installing the power system. In order to get a complete template shape, he at least scrapped seven or eight test products. Cement is no longer a scarce product. From grinding stone to mixing into the kiln, steam engines have replaced manpower. It is rare in Bianbu Town. An industrial project that can be produced on a large scale without relying on the power of witches.

With sufficient materials, reliable formwork and skilled workers, only the hardening speed of the cement is limited by the hull production. However, under the accelerated response capability of white paper, the cement ship that originally needed to be placed for one or two months can be launched in one day. In other words, as long as Roland is willing, the shipyard can completely launch a whiteboard ship in two or three days.

If the steam engine manufacturing speed and crew training can keep up, he can have a huge transportation fleet in a short time, so that the entire Chishui River is full of local cement boats, and the legendary dumplings are no different. .

This is the charm of industry.

Now that the hull has been completed, the next step is to install the power components. These mechanical equipments are basically the same as those of the Crescent Bay Chamber of Commerce. The craftsmen have already had practical experience, so he is not worried about this.

"I don't understand, why do you want to tell the people about this kind of thing?" asked the nightingale.

"In order to promote national strength." Roland smiled.

"what?"

"I mean, witnessing the earth-shaking changes in the town." He touched his chin. "Before you haven't seen the town, I'm afraid I won't expect the stone boat to float on the water. The idea of ​​the people is also the same." After the impossible things are realized, their sense of identity with the town will be higher and higher. This kind of mentality is all-encompassing, and may even evolve into nothing that they can't."

"Not... too clear." The sound of the nightingale was a bit confusing.

"You understand it as a means of propaganda." Roland laughed. The days when the nobility and the people celebrated this era were only during the celebrations or major events, but the two were basically related to the nobility. If the porridge water was not distributed free of charge, the participation of the people was not high. The cement ship is the result of the collective collaboration of hundreds of workers, and they themselves are part of the festival.

In addition, as a member of the territory, after seeing the miracle that the territory continues to produce, self-confidence and sense of identity will gradually increase. This is the so-called "great state of mind" in later generations. The strength of a territory will inevitably lead to the people. Positive changes have taken place in mind.

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A week later, Roland met with more than 20 townspeople who applied for the captain's job in the castle hall.

At the beginning, when Barov reported the number of people, he was still amazed. He did not expect that there were so many "high-end talents" among the refugees in the town. Until he looked at the detailed report, he was dumbfounded. The fishing people of small fishing boats even have boatmen who make a living by ferry. In a sense, they also really have the experience of having a "captain".

Among all the recruits, there are only three people with experience in inland river sloop sailing. One of them also claimed to have served as a merchant fleet commander and spent a long time on the sea to discuss life.

Roland thought about it and decided to recruit all of the more than 20 people.

Because the steamship and the sailboat are completely different systems, the operation is very different. Even the experienced old captain does not necessarily get started with the steam paddle boat. In addition, they are ignorant of the issue of boating. Instead of commanding them, it is better to let them learn and learn.

Since it is starting from zero, you have to have the determination and courage to explore.

"I have already seen the experience you have reported," Roland swept through a group of people who were kneeling down in the hall. "Today you are called to tell you that you have passed the initial review and have become the first in the town of Bianyu. A group of internship captains. Stand up."

"Yes... Your Highness," the crowds got up cautiously and looked at each other a few times. It seemed to be quite confusing to the term captain.

The prince took the initiative to explain: "Internship means informal position. Before you actually board the ship, you only have half of the salary on the notice, that is, ten silver wolves every month. The first two months are the study period, and you will be familiar with the new one. The performance, operation method and operation process of the vessel. The third month is the trial operation, which is used to examine your mastery ability. After passing the qualification, it can be promoted to the official captain, and the salary will be paid in full. If you are unwilling to accept, you can leave now. ”

No one in the team moved. After a while, an old man suddenly said, "His Highness, who will teach us, and who will examine the promotion qualification?"

Roland glanced at the other side with great interest. He should be the commander of the self-proclaimed experienced fleet. It seemed to be called Kakusim. If he remembers it correctly, he is a relative of the police who performed well in an assassination more than two months ago. It can be heard from the tone of the old man that he does not think that anyone can teach himself to sail, but it does not.

"The instructor is yourself." The prince nodded.

These words caused a commotion in the crowd.

"His Highness, what does this mean?" Kakusim asked inexplicably.

“How much do you know about the steam engine?” Roland asked. Not surprisingly, no one can answer it. "The steamship is such a new meaning. The past experience does not have much effect, so it is only up to you to explore and summarize. Of course, I will also send a steam engine. The craftsmen of the factory helped you to get acquainted with the machine.” He paused. “The way of investigation is very simple. You can bring a bunch of sailors to make the ship move and complete a transportation task, even if it is qualified.”

Ten years of the army, the centuries-old navy's rhetoric is exaggerated, but it also shows that the navy is not easy to form. If this group of personnel can master the operation mode of the steamship, it will certainly be able to cultivate a large number of applicable crew members for the West. When you build a steam-powered shallow water gunship, you can come in handy when you pull it.

He is very curious. When the civil crew and the artillery are joined together, what kind of army will eventually be formed? .

(To be continued.)