Chapter 117: Death before Success

While Yaocheng consumed massive resources to export its faith, Yancheng has been committed to urban infrastructure.

Today, the population of Yancheng has reached about 5,000, nearly half of Yaocheng.

In the city, libraries and sanatoriums have become places frequented by little people.

Shops became more complete, with pubs seeing the most traffic, followed by clothing stores and food shops.

There are many paddle boats moored at the pier, and the expanded lighthouse is taller. A low wall and a night watchman's house are built under the lighthouse, which has long been a landmark building in Yancheng.

However, these are the results accumulated previously.

Since some day, Yancheng's development suddenly slowed down.

Now the mayor of Yancheng has become Shang Li.

Lu Yao couldn't see Yu Lian anywhere, but finally he found Yu Lian's name on a monument built in Yancheng in imitation of Yaocheng.

"Yu Lian: The first mayor of Yancheng, the pioneer and leader of the city. He invented the paddle boat and led everyone to the sea. He found paper from the gift of God and reduced the weight of memory for everyone.

He invented arithmetic and weights, which gave fair standards to transactions, and he built libraries, so that everyone could learn from the experience and knowledge of their predecessors.

He was a pathfinder who was always looking for change. He was the founder of Yancheng and we will always miss him."

Without any warning, Yu Lian died.

The Yu Lian in Lu Yao's memory is still the young boy who was thinking facing the water.

Yulian believes that boats are people's shoes. His earliest wish was to make shoes for everyone to walk further in the water.

Lu Yao has already adapted to the brevity of a villain's life.

He just felt a little regretful.

It's a pity for Yulian.

He had finally laid a solid foundation for Yancheng, but before he had the chance to make further progress, he passed away.

Lu Yao looked at the screen.

After talking with Commander Yan Geer, the new mayor Shang Li rode past the monument and stopped.

A square box appeared above Shang Li's head, containing his thoughts.

"...I originally wanted to wait for you to build this rich city, and then make a fortune from you. Now I've suffered a huge loss."

"I didn't make any money, but instead had to shoulder the heavy burden you left behind. This is the most unprofitable business I've ever had in my life. You, did you do this on purpose..."

"Fishing Company..."

"It would be great if you were still alive."

Shang Li rode away.

Lu Yao locked his gaze on the top of his head.

Shang Li is now quite old and his hair is all white.

The new mayor traveled all the way to Yaocheng and had a private meeting with the prophet Yaoshao in the temple.

Shang Li got straight to the point with the prophetess: "Yu Lian drew a sketch of the textile invention before his death. I hope to develop the cotton textile industry with Yao Cheng."

Yaoshao said: "Of course it's good for cities to cooperate. But since you have mastered cotton textile technology, why do you want to cooperate with us?"

"The shortage of manpower disrupted our original plan."

Shang Li put it succinctly: "Many cotton growers, farmers, and merchants have begun to buy or board ships to sail north in search of gems and gold."

"People in Yancheng are adventurous and are extremely interested in making extra profits. Normally, Yancheng could develop its own textile technology... but now Yancheng can no longer do so independently."

"Of course, there is another very important point."

"To be honest, the drawings left by Yulian are incomplete. I have searched all over Yancheng, but no one can understand Yulian's invention. Only you, as an inventor, can complete it completely."

Yaoshao asked, "How did Yulian die? Did he really die of illness?"

“…”

Shang Li was silent for a moment. "Yulian was in the cotton field checking cotton when he was hit by a mad bull and died. When he was dying, he forgave the boy who was herding cattle. Such a death is not suitable to be announced to the public."

"I see. What a pity."

The two city leaders quickly agreed on the terms.

One tenth of the profits brought to Yaocheng by textile technology will be transferred to Yancheng for a period of ten years.

Yaoshao got the drawing and immediately looked at it carefully.

"What a wonderful invention, what a sophisticated and ingenious design..."

"It's such a pity that Mayor Yulian died."

A light bulb lit up above the prophetess's head, and she couldn't stop sighing.

A prompt appeared on Lu Yao's screen.

【The medicine spoon invented the original waist machine. 】

There is no mistake in the poem, post, content, and read the book on 6, 9, and bar!

[Yaocheng's textile technology has entered a new stage, and everyone's knowledge has improved slightly. ]

Then, Yaocheng began to manufacture primitive waist looms.

This is a very simple weaving tool, consisting of wooden sticks with twisted cotton and hemp threads wrapped around them. The weaver uses the sticks to spin the threads into cloth, and it can be easily used by both men and women.

After many weavers appeared in Yaocheng, a large amount of cotton and linen entered the market and became one of people's most popular and commonly used commodities.

Lu Yao discovered that this businessman was extremely shrewd.

Shang Li couldn't understand the incomplete blueprint, which was just a piece of waste paper in his hand. However, after cooperating with the prophet Yaoshao, he suddenly had a large and stable income, which was undoubtedly the result of his business acumen.

After receiving subsidies from Yaocheng, Shang Li quickly opened a shipyard at the dock, specializing in manufacturing and repairing ships, and continued to make money from the numerous treasure hunters at sea.

Then he worked non-stop and discussed cooperation with the White God prophet Doronunu to start making the White God figurehead and amulet.

The White God's figurehead and amulet were symbols of wealth and safety, and were personally certified by the prophet. Merchants and sailors flocked to buy them, paying for them one after another... Who wouldn't want to be protected by the gods?

Business is not as good as invention.

But when it comes to making money, Yu Lian is far behind.

The economic base determines the superstructure. A wealthy city will always develop faster in all aspects. Shangli is making full use of its advantages and expertise.

Lu Yao thought there was nothing wrong with it.

He remains optimistic about business profits.

…

While recuperating, Lu Yao suddenly received a report from Isabel.

"My Lord, a heretic god has been spotted."

On an island in the southern sea, Isabel found a statue, which attracted some islanders to gather around and settle down, and they built many huts around the statue.

Lu Yao selected the map coordinates and looked down at the island.

The stone statue on the island is in a sitting position and its face is blurred.

Click the mouse and [Unknown Statue] will be displayed on the stone statue.

Lu Yao was excited.

The players here have refreshed again!

This time, Lu Yao planned to take his time and not act ruthlessly right away. He could even let the other party develop for a while, gather more people, and then he would take over...

Lu Yao ate an apple that he had cut over low heat and watched patiently in front of the screen.

But the more he looked at it, the more he felt something was wrong.

Why does that statue have two heads on its shoulders?

(End of this chapter)