Your Majesty, the Spectacle Has Missed the Country!

Good news always comes one after another.

original……

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

And now,

The tools headed by Anel brought Bruno an even bigger surprise.

Bruno had actually discussed the steam engine with Arnel and others very early on, but... although this kind of thing that was born during the Industrial Revolution sounded simple, when it came time to actually build it, it was Not easy at all.

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

Which of these things does not require design and development from scratch?

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

This all takes time,

And that’s a lot of time!

You must know that everything in the Principality of Idar is made from scratch, bit by bit with the hands of mages and craftsmen.

Unlike other mage schools, mages are regarded as the chosen ones.

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, mages are innately capable of controlling magic, and they can only be considered the lucky ones.

And as the wonder bonus of the Great Lighthouse continues to take effect, in the past year, more than fifty children with magical talents were born in Idar City alone.

But,

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

Between mages and craftsmen, no one is more noble than the other.

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

so……

During this period of time, the mages headed by Anel 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 magical industrialization methods to provide back-up support for the craftsmen's research.

For example, the "Holden" brand bicycles that are now popular in the Principality of Idar were developed and produced with such cooperation.

As for the steam locomotive…

Although Bruno had always hoped that the application of steam engines could be implemented in the Principality of Idar as soon as possible, he also knew that the production and assembly of various parts was by no means an easy task.

But what he didn't expect was that with just a few words of guidance, the steam engine was actually built by the wizards and craftsmen!

"You mean...steam engines have been developed and can be fitted to trains?"

Bruno suppressed the joy in his heart and confirmed again and again.

Although it was never clear why the Duke called this steam locomotive a "train", Anel still nodded seriously:

"That's right!"

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

For Bruno, the arrival of the steam locomotive is undoubtedly great news. It is even equivalent to someone delivering a pillow if he wants to take a nap. It solves an urgent problem that Bruno faces today - the employment problem of refugees.

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

But you know... building wonders cannot be a lifelong job for these refugees.

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

Factories and workshops that need to recruit workers will recruit capable manpower based on the daily performance of these workers and the ratings they receive.

Most of the time, whenever a wonder is completed, the vast majority of workers have found a suitable place where they can obtain a stable source of income and take root in this land.

But……

Idar Public University is much larger than other wonders, and the manpower required for its construction naturally increased.

So much so that even after the construction of public universities has been completed, nearly half of the workforce still has not found suitable jobs.

Therefore, both Ford, who was in charge of the Government Affairs Department, and Lister, who was in charge of the Idar Immigration Administration, were all very anxious during this period, and even began to proactively suggest that Bruno build a few more wonders to provide enough jobs. .

And just today, the news of the successful completion of the steam locomotive has undoubtedly provided workers with another possibility - building railways!

Now that steam locomotives have been built, railway construction must also be put on the agenda.

Starting from Mann Fortress in the south and ending at Valens Plains in the north, if such a railway running through the north-south direction of the Idar Principality 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 troops of the Principality of Idar are mainly scattered in Idar City, Mann Fortress, Namur Fortress, Valens Plains and other places. If a war breaks out, the dispatch of the army will inevitably take a certain amount of time.

But if the railway 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 mages and craftsmen, and it is covered with a black curtain.

Surrounded by craftsmen and mages involved in the research and development of steam locomotives, there were hundreds of them as far as the eye could see.

"Your gift this time... seems to have been planned for a long time!" Bruno said to himself.

Hearing this, Anel chuckled and scratched his head.

"Open it and take a look!"

"clear!"

After hearing the instructions from his lord the Duke, the craftsmen beside the prototype car happily lifted the curtain covering the car body, and a big black guy suddenly caught Bruno's eyes.

Since it was just a prototype, the craftsmen didn't pay too much attention to the appearance. There were spliced ​​steel plates and screws everywhere on it, making it look particularly ferocious.

To others, this may just be a weird-looking iron lump, which may even look a little scary.

But in Bruno's eyes, this big guy is particularly kind. You know, this will be 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?"

"able!"

Arnel followed Bruno closely, and even Mundell was pushed aside by him, and he said confidently:

"We have done tests near the foothills of Almis. As long as we lay rails under the steam locomotive, not only will the speed not be slow, but it can also carry a lot of cargo."

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

after all……

Most of the design and research and development work is completed by the craftsmen of the Principality of Idar, and the main task of the mages is nothing more than to create corresponding magic machines and produce the parts needed to build magic locomotives.

Until the steam locomotive was officially launched, Anel and the wizards had not actually seen the complete drawings.

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

Unknowingly, they worked with the craftsmen to create such a behemoth!

Arnel originally thought that Bruno would also be surprised and praise him again and again.

However……

Bruno's face did not show the slightest surprise, and remained indifferent and calm.

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

Um,

Just barely, it's okay...

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

Bruno nodded slightly.

As expected of the Duke!

No matter what happens, you can maintain a normal attitude!

"All craftsmen and mages involved in the research and development of steam engines and the construction of steam locomotives will be awarded an additional twenty gold coins each! In addition, a list must be drawn up within three days, and awards and recognitions will be given based on the size of the contribution!" Bruno Shen said the voice.

To put it another way, twenty gold coins are nothing to Bruno.

But……

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

Almost as soon as Bruno finished speaking, everyone present beamed with joy and couldn't help laughing happily.

"but……"

Looking at the cheerful craftsmen in front of him, Bruno changed his subject and continued:

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

Seeing this, the smiles of the craftsmen faded a little, and most of them nodded seriously.

"Don't worry, Your Majesty Duke, we already have an idea of ​​not just steam engines, but also the vehicles powered by magic that you mentioned." Anel said sternly.

Hearing this, Bruno nodded with 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 magic train powered by magic power.

only……

This idea did not exist for long before Bruno dismissed it without hesitation.

Although a train driven by magic sounds more high-end and classy, ​​both the cost and the difficulty of research and development are more than one and a half times higher.

Moreover...if it is used to transport goods and soldiers, steam locomotives are actually quite sufficient.

If it is driven by magic, then the amount of magic required 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 crystals and source stones to lay the rails...

Even if the Idar Principality is rich and wealthy today, it cannot do this.

In addition, bulk cargo does not have high speed requirements, and the construction cost is naturally as low as possible. Therefore, after repeated weighing, the priority was given to choosing steam locomotives for R\u0026D and production, and this was finally decided.

but……

This does not mean that the magic-driven plan was abandoned by the Idar people.

Including Bruno, almost all the mages and craftsmen who know 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 magic car that can achieve four-wheel drive! It is a magic chariot that can be equipped into Idar's army! It is a brand-new creation that can make the Principality of Idar achieve a leap!

Just imagine, given time, if the above ideas can be realized, then the entire Principality of Idar will undergo earth-shaking changes!

Not only the Principality of Idar, but also the situation on the entire continent will undergo huge changes!

"Also... a special Idar Railway Management Bureau may be established in the future, and several capable civil servants will be sent to study and inspect it."

Bruno thought for a while and added:

"In addition... I plan to hold an additional 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, perhaps it will be commended. Masters and craftsmen who have made outstanding contributions, please prepare in advance."

Taking advantage of the completion of Idar Public University and the arrival of steam locomotives, Bruno planned to publicize it well and cultivate the hard-working craftsmanship spirit of Idar people as soon as possible.

Hearing this, Anel quickly agreed: "As you wish, Your Majesty the Duke!"

Perhaps before that, Anel didn't care about ordinary craftsmen and was proud of being a mage.

But his experiences during this period had long since changed his views and made him clearly realize... Even ordinary people who cannot apply magic can also create amazing miracles.

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

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From the Radcliffe Reading Room to Hertford Bridge, to the Bodleian Library, Alexandria Library and other buildings included in the campus...

The campus area of ​​Idar Public University is so vast that as evening approached, he had not been able to visit the entire campus.

From time to time, you can see great engineers involved in campus construction on the road. Perhaps Bruno does not recognize them, but none of these great engineers does not recognize the young Duke in front of him.

Almost as soon as they saw Bruno, these great engineers who were usually extremely arrogant would run over to ask Bruno, and by the way, they would also learn about the construction time of the next wonder.

You know, even though they personally participated in the construction of Idar Public University, they were still moved by the vast campus in front of them.

Everyone does not want their name to be praised by the world, and as participants in the construction of Idar Public University, they are naturally grateful to Bruno for his promise at that time. (See Chapter 307 for details)

So when Bruno finished dealing with these big engineers with a smile, UU Reading www.uukanshu.net returned to the main entrance of the campus... Night had fallen, and the Idar Public University behind him was already lit up with lights.

Those solemn and elegant campus buildings look even more majestic under the light of the lights, making people unable to help but feel awe.

Above his head were the brilliant stars in the night sky, and the bright moonlight was shining down. Looking at the scene in front of him... the scene of the gods tearing the sky apart that Bruno had seen in the movie seemed to be replaying before his eyes.

"Mundale..."

Bruno said suddenly.

"Yes, Your Majesty the Duke."

"Do you think...Captain Howson can come back safely?"

"With the protection of the Duke, they will definitely be able to come back!" Mundell seemed to have noticed that Bruno was worried, and said cautiously.

"I hope so……"