Chapter 115: Build a Railway (Please subscribe, please vote)
In the manor,
In the study.
It is obvious that this is not Miller's usual office, but his private study.
When Luo Yi stepped in, he saw a half-length portrait hanging on the front.
In the portrait, the man is wearing a neat military uniform, with sharp eyes, tightly pursed lips, and deep wrinkles on his forehead.
It was Dorji Petrovich.
When he saw it suddenly, Luo Yi's expression froze, but the next second, he returned to normal.
Turning his head to look at the study, he saw the full body armor in the corner shining like new, as if there was really a knight standing there.
There are several weapons hanging on the wall, including long swords, long bows, and shields.
The mahogany desk was filled with parchment scrolls, and the bookshelf behind it was filled with even more books.
Although he only took a quick glance, Luo Yi discovered that they were all about various battles, some of which were very old.
However, what attracted Luo Yi the most was a medal, which was placed respectfully in the most conspicuous position.
The overall shape is a cross, the whole body is black, and there are red and blue shoulder straps on it.
Iron Cross!
This is the highest award given by the Habsburg Empire to its heroes, an honor that would be passed down from generation to generation even for aristocratic families.
It can even be said that this is the best proof of contribution to the empire, which will bring various conveniences and advantages.
The simplest case is that there are two people competing for a position, both have the ability and the qualifications.
But if you get this medal, you can squeeze out those two people.
Seeing that Roy was attracted by the medal, Miller also walked closer. His eyes were a little complicated, and his voice was a little low when he spoke.
"Luo Yi, you should be able to guess whose medal this is? You should also be able to guess whose study this is?"
Luo Yi narrowed his eyes slightly, organized his words, and said: "Lord Dorji Petrovich is indeed a respectable imperial warrior!"
"Yes! He only has eyes for the Empire, the great King Hohenzollern III, and the promotion and development of magical machinery.
The only one missing is me, and the people of Auckland!"
Miller reached out and touched the Iron Cross medal, a look of pain flashing in his eyes.
He didn't turn around, but his deep voice spread: "With your intelligence, you should have known it a long time ago. Your Lordship has wanted to kill you more than once.
However, after discovering your accomplishments in magical machinery, he asked me to remind you."
"That's just his character. I've advised him, countless times, not to act so extreme.
It's a pity that he never listens to me!"
Roy said, "Sir Miller, I'm sorry, but if he listens to you, he won't be Lord Dorji, let alone the most fearless imperial warrior."
Miller was shocked and nodded, saying, "You are right. You know him better than I do."
Luo Yi hesitated for a moment, then said, "Mr. Miller, I actually know something about some things, so I'm very curious.
Lord Dorji has made all sorts of calculations, shouldn't he have left himself a way out? "
Luo Yi naturally knew whether there was a way out, but he had to ask this question.
Miller said: "Of course there is, the best teleportation scroll in the Imperial Mage Tower, with excellent stability!
But you also know that it’s a battlefield, with extraordinary fighting and cannon fodder washing the ground, anything can happen.”
"I actually didn't want to believe it for a long time, but when my uncle's body was found, only half of it was left, not even a complete body.
This should be the fate of the imperial warriors!"
“To die on the battlefield was his heart’s desire.
In fact, even if my uncle was fine this time, he would still have to bear great responsibility if he opened fire in the city.
Therefore, I was chosen as the new governor of Oakland a long time ago."
“Although I didn’t work in the government office, I actually visited every department.
I know who is playing tricks and how they are doing it, and I know which departments need to change.”
"Of course, if we want Auckland to truly rise, this alone is not enough."
Miller finally turned around, looking directly at Luo Yi and speaking word by word, "So, we need a road, a road that can connect to the outside world!"
"Loy, do you prefer the canal? Or the railway?"
Luo Yi narrowed his eyes slightly, knowing that the highlight was about to begin. His mind raced, but he didn't speak immediately.
Miller did not rush to ask questions, but led Roy to the rest area. He personally poured a cup of black tea for Roy and brought it to him.
By now, many people in Auckland know that Roy no longer likes to add sugar to his tea.
Miller did a very thorough job. Obviously, he had conducted a detailed investigation before this.
Luo Yi held the teacup and finally spoke: "Mr. Miller, you want to build a railway, right?"
“That’s right!”
Miller actually took out a roll of parchment, and when he unfolded it, it turned out to be a partial map of the northern part of the empire.
He placed the map in front of Luo Yi and said, “The geographical location of my city of Auckland is actually not bad.
There is a fisherman's port in the northwest, where the daily cargo throughput is an exaggerated amount, especially after the signing of the Multinational Convention.
However, it is transportation that is limiting the development of Fisherman’s Harbor.”
"Then there's Oakland, home to eighteen magical machinery factories of varying sizes. While their products vary widely, the value they create is undoubtedly extremely high."
"However, it's very troublesome to ship these products. They are easily damaged by land, and the price of sea transport is very high."
“So, I came up with an idea.
I want to build a railway from Fisherman's Harbour to Auckland City, and then to Kamoti City, from where it will connect to the Empire's railway network."
“Although Auckland is close to the Silver Sea, there are no major rivers, so it is impossible to build a canal.
Therefore, if we want to go out, we must build railways.”
Luo Yi clapped his hands and cheered: "This is great! It's a great thing. I still say that if you want to get rich, build roads first."
"If the traffic is not smooth, it's all empty talk."
Looking at Miller, Roy didn't expect that this man could have such insight and courage.
He patted his chest and said, "Mr. Miller, tell me, how can I help?
As long as you open your mouth, I will still say the same thing, and do my best."
At this moment, Luo Yi let down his guard.
Because he was sure that Miller had discovered the truth about Dorji's death.
This guy has a lot on his mind and wants to ask him for help!
However, facing Luo Yi's words, Miller showed a bit of embarrassment: "Well, of course, I'm short of some money."
“How much is needed? You tell me. My reputation as Luo Yi is also very famous in Auckland City.
If it were a thousand or eight hundred gold treasuries, I would have gone out on my own, and even if I had to support the Executive Office, I would have supported you."
Miller's voice became even quieter: "Well, that's quite a difference!"
"How much is some more?"
Luo Yi tilted his head and asked, "Mr. Miller, why are you being so shy now? Just say what you want to say!"
Miller finally raised his head and shouted, "Actually, there's not a penny!"
"What?"
Luo Yi finally realized: "In other words, this railway was not part of the Empire's plan, but was built on your own initiative?"
"As you know, the empire's finances are not abundant. I have also applied, or to be more precise, my uncle has applied.
But they were all rejected!"
"The Empire is currently focusing all its energy on running the Ruhr Magical Machinery Industrial Zone, and they can't consider us for the time being."
Roy could no longer hear Miller's chatter. He looked up at Miller's young face, then looked down at the map.
His gaze traveled from Fisherman's Harbor to Auckland City, and then to Kamoti City.
Although his eyes were not a ruler and he could not estimate the specific distance, he knew clearly that the distance was not short.
At least hundreds of kilometers!
The amount of wealth, manpower and material resources consumed in building the railway is simply astronomical!
Not to mention that Roy doesn't have any money now, even when he was the richest, that is, when he had just obtained the pirate treasure, his money was far from enough.
In an instant, Luo Yi jumped up and turned around and walked out without saying a word.
Miller reacted quickly, raised his hand and pulled him back, saying, "Luo Yi, Luo Yi, where are you going?"
Luo Yi said: "I'll find a place, a higher place, jump from it and die!"
"Falling to death would be a much simpler solution!"
"Not really, really not!"
"Not yet? Have you ever thought about what you just said?
You want me to pay for building such a long railway. My preliminary estimate, really just a preliminary estimate, is 100,000 gold tyres, which is definitely an understatement.
The problem is, even if you sell me, I don’t have that much money, right? "
"Ahem, what I mean is, can you take the lead? If you take the lead and mobilize it, then ask other nobles and wealthy merchants to donate a little.
Of course, the biggest boss must be the Executive Office.
I'll tell you the truth, if I hadn't copied the Marquis family, I wouldn't even have dared to think about this railway plan."
“However, I cannot take all of the Marquis family’s wealth. I have to keep a portion to ensure the operation of the Executive Office.
There isn’t much left, so I need someone to support me.”
Luo Yi's eyes flashed, and he asked again: "What's the benefit?"
"Benefits? What benefits? Isn't this a benefit for the entire city of Auckland?
How about I erect a monument so everyone knows about it?"
"That's definitely not enough, absolutely not enough!"
Luo Yi looked at the map, and an idea flashed in his mind. He suddenly grabbed Miller and asked, "Do you really want to build a railway?"
"I really do!"
"Then I have a very bold idea. Would you like to listen to it?"
"Come on, tell me."
"Since it's beneficial to the entire city of Auckland, why don't we raise funds?"
The blood of the Industrial Revolution!
(End of this chapter)
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