madnovel Chapter 149 Blue Star Never Sleeps
Chapter 149 Blue Star Never Sleeps
Summer June 11th.
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The sun was already high in the sky when Wendy returned to her quarters from the construction site, carrying a stack of newly compiled data.
Her temporary residence and temporary town hall were both in the stone house inside the gate of the residence.
When I returned, I saw Richard yawning as he walked towards the construction site, occasionally rubbing his lower back as he walked.
She was filled with emotion.
The lord's manor was quite lively last night; Betty's rousing and strangely rhythmic music didn't stop until almost midnight.
Above the lord's manor, beams of light occasionally pierced through the roof, flickering precisely to the strange rhythm of the music.
Sunlight streamed through the windows and onto the perimeter wall, vaguely illuminating the silhouette of a girl with rabbit ears, swaying to the music...
Wendy sighed softly. Richard must have stayed up all night, studying the effects of the maids' newly acquired job-change skills.
He had just come of age, yet he had to worry about the overall direction of the territory's development and personally guide everyone's growth in strength.
Even the maids' skills had to be personally reviewed and tested to find the optimal skill combinations so that combat missions could be better arranged later.
The burden on his shoulders is too heavy...
She secretly planned to find an opportunity to properly persuade him later; even his extraordinary body couldn't withstand such continuous work, and he needed to rest when necessary...
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Richard had no idea about Wendy's inner monologue; he was indeed experiencing some back pain, simply because he had had too much fun at the party last night.
Betty's live DJ.
Maserati turned on the lights.
Snow and moon dance a seductive dance.
Let him really enjoy the nightlife of Blue Star.
but...
Originally, I only wanted to fight Martha, but in the end I fought seven in a row. Unfortunately, Martha is still too sleepy to keep her eyes open.
Otherwise, I could use a "Light of Life" to replenish my energy before going out...
He stretched, took a deep breath of the air filled with the scent of dust and grass, and strode towards the bustling construction site.
With the full assistance of the scholars at the Academy of Mysteries, the literacy campaign ended three days ahead of schedule.
Construction has restarted, and the site was already bustling with activity just as dawn broke today.
For better observation.
He flew to a height of fifty meters, his clothes fluttering in the wind, looking down at the ground and taking in the construction progress of the entire inner city.
The planned stone house city wall, except for the reserved city gate, has been completed in other sections, and it already resembles a small town.
Now all that's needed is for the serfs to continuously fill in the gravel and clay mortar until it takes shape.
The ground inside the city was also leveled, and Dayun strolled back and forth with small steps, compacting the soft soil.
Several rock crabs became excavators, wielding their giant pincers to dig grooves along the planned route for laying drainage pipes.
Beside Richard, Henry, who was in charge of the overall project, sat in a specially made basket, with four hard-shelled flying insects steadily suspending him in the air.
This was the first time in his life that he had been so high off the ground. His face was a little pale, but he still tried to remain calm and pointed to the sketch in his hand to report the design plan to the lord.
"My lord."
I added a transverse avenue to the original plan, creating a cross-shaped layout, which will make traffic more convenient.
"Building a circular plaza at the intersection of the two main roads would be ideal for hosting celebrations or gatherings in the future."
"The residential area is divided into four sections by a crossroads, three of which are large enough to accommodate 5,000 households. Each section is planned with small gardens and ponds according to your requirements."
"The remaining section will be used to build public facilities such as guesthouses for foreign guests, hospitals, and bathhouses. This will make management easier and avoid disturbing the residential area due to noise."
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Richard glanced at the sketch, then looked up at the layout of the ground and nodded in satisfaction.
Henry's proposed modifications were reasonable; the crossroads would facilitate traffic flow and also delineate functional zones.
The circular plaza can also become a core landmark of the inner city, and the planning of public facilities takes into account the actual needs of the residents, making it even more comprehensive than his initial idea.
"Great, let's do it this way. How long do you estimate it will take for the inner city to have a basic structure and be ready for occupancy?"
He asked the question that concerned him most.
Once the main structure of the inner city is completed, the families of all 580 soldiers of the Chiffon Legion can be brought over.
Roughly estimated, the total number of people in this migration will reach around three thousand, which, if broken down into adults, would amount to more than two thousand households.
With this population, he was able to launch the long-planned construction of the artisan assembly line.
The large-scale export of Qifengling's craft beer, delicious food, exquisite clothing, and other local specialties will improve the fiscal structure and create a virtuous economic cycle.
Only then will chiffon cakes truly be on the right track and begin to operate.
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Henry was invigorated by the lord's praise, and even the dizziness caused by his fear of heights subsided somewhat.
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Henry was invigorated by the lord's praise, and even the dizziness caused by his fear of heights subsided somewhat.
He immediately lowered his head, his fingers quickly tracing the name on the sketch, and after a moment of contemplation, he gave a conservative timeframe.
One month.
Of course, this was only the initial completion of the construction of all the stone houses in the inner city and the laying of stone paving on the main roads.
Many details still need to be refined, such as connecting three pipes to each stone house, carefully cutting grooves, laying pipes, connecting them inside the stone house, and then covering the walls.
This requires many stonemasons to carry out meticulous construction, and we also have to wait for the craftsmen's workshop to forge enough pipe fittings and joints.
Other tasks included rearranging the layout of each stone house and adding stoves, among other things.
This is the most time-consuming step; it would probably take at least half a year.
In addition, the improvement of outdoor facilities such as small gardens, green belts, and roadside public stone benches also requires a lot of time and effort.
At last.
There is still one major problem.
--City gate.
According to Henry's plan, in addition to the south of the lord's mansion, a gate should be built in the east, west, and north directions to facilitate future connection with the outer city.
Building a city gate is not as simple as just piling up a few stones.
It requires huge metal door hinges, heavy door panels, and a complex winch shaft and locking mechanism.
Forging these core components alone requires the combined efforts of at least ten skilled blacksmiths and craftsmen.
This is only the forging stage; the subsequent hoisting, splicing, grinding, and installation are all time-consuming and labor-intensive delicate tasks.
Henry estimated that it would take at least six months to install the three sturdy city gates.
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Richard had anticipated that the city gates would be a major problem, but the time it took still exceeded his expectations.
Fortunately.
He also had a contingency plan for the city gates.
Who says stone flooring can only be used for laying on the ground?
Simply stand them upright and stack them in a staggered triangular pattern, interlocking layer by layer, and you'll have an incredibly sturdy spliced door panel.
Then, use dozens of forged iron bars, each as thick as an arm, to firmly tighten and fix the barrel, layer upon layer.
The stone floor is a system creation, endowed with a certain degree of hardness, so even running a few laps on it is not a problem.
When Richard was laying the copper pipes under the city wall, he remarked that the hard floor could be used as a shield.
[Iron floor] Forget about it, those things are too bulky, and it takes a lot of effort to open and close the door.
and...
In Richard's mind, the city gate was just for show, and he would definitely arrange several teams of archers to patrol and defend the city walls later.
If the enemy were to invade the inner city gate, it wouldn't matter whether the gate existed or not.
It's like you've taken off all your clothes, got into position, and there's only that final push left.
Furthermore...
He also had other defensive measures for the inner city; the city gates and walls were merely the first line of defense.
As for the large components such as door hinges and winches that are needed, the current craftsmen department is indeed unable to produce them.
Then just go buy it outside!
Frost is right next door!
He doesn't have any. There aren't many sets left in the entire North. As long as you can buy them with money, it's not a big problem.
but...
Since the city can be inhabited within a month, we need to find time to bring the soldiers' families over.