On the morning of September 26, outside the east gate of the small town of Iowa, a large number of people in the city stopped outside the first rail station in Yeqi City, looking forward to the first train here.
From the small town to the river terminal a few kilometers away, there was originally only a stone road nearly 10 meters wide. This road used to be the only passage from Iowa to the east, and it was also the biggest factor restricting the access of materials.
However, now, next to the stone road, there are two 1-meter-wide railroad tracks side by side connecting Iowa and the warehouse area of the dock.
For this rail line, specially built stations, gantry cranes and steam boiler rooms were installed in the two places, and a series of signaling devices were established.
Under the gaze of many residents, a train consisting of 10 carriages pulled by 8 draft horses entered the station. Yes, the first train in the territory was powered by draft horses.
The first section of the car is the cockpit, which is where the groom is located. The second and third sections are passenger compartments, followed by 3 bulk cargo compartments and 4 container compartments.
Since all the carriages are added with weight-saving magic patterns, the eight draft horses are full of power and can run 5-10 kilometers per hour.
After the train arrived at the station, Lant, Laniya, Petreu Lanyuan and others got off the passenger compartment of the train together, announced the official opening of the first passenger and freight track on the Benma Plain amidst the applause of the crowd, and then invited The passengers got on the carriage.
Before the official departure, Lant also played a guest role as the signalman on the platform, waving a small green flag and asking the grooms in the cockpit to drive the vehicle forward.
Watching the train go away, Petreu couldn't help but ask: "Sir, I don't think this car is anything special? 8 horses pull 10 carriages, which saves at most 3 draft horses. , I think you seem to be particularly concerned about this matter!"
"Master Petreu, this horse-drawn carriage is not as simple as you think. First of all, it saves a lot of manpower and several coachmen," Laniya said with a smile before Lant could answer.
"Secondly, the train carriages are specially designed. Each freight carriage can directly place at least 3 magic pattern containers, and these containers can be put into the cargo ship through the gantry crane, or sent onto the carriage into the castle area. This can avoid loading and unloading in bulk. A lot of time wasted during delivery.”
"Not only that, with the further mining of coal mines, we can add steam locomotives to make transportation on the road faster. In the future, trains will be the fastest mode of transportation on the east-west trunk line, and goods produced at various stations can pass through this Mainline transportation." Lant looked off into the distance.
"Lord Lant?"
While Lant was still dazed, he suddenly heard someone calling him from behind. The attendants and guards let in a priest from the Temple of Fortune, but blocked the orc behind him.
"Lord Lant, these are the relatives of Priest Panita. They came here specifically to serve the demon wolf Tuotapala and take care of Priest Sanji." The priest introduced.
"Oh, by the way," Lant suddenly realized and walked towards several orcs and shook hands with them one by one, "Priest Panita said specifically two days ago that you are really welcome!
Whether it's Iowa or White Wolf City, there are many orcs. Don't be polite if you come here. If there is anything we don't take good care of, feel free to mention it! "
"No, no," Sangji's father, Dorsey White Wolf, smiled and shook hands with Lant. "I have heard of the reputation of Marquis Lant for a long time. Now that we have met, it is really well-deserved!"
Duo Xi gave his son Sidaka White Wolf behind him a look, and Sidaka quickly took out several boxes of Warcraft meat.
Duoxi said with a smile: "My daughter Sang Ji has not behaved well since she was a child. During this period, she has relied on Lord Totapara and you to take care of her. This bit of monster meat is disrespectful!"
"You are so polite," Lant sent someone to accept the gift and said quickly: "Sangji is a very elegant favored person, and she understands the nobility better than we do."
A representative of the royal court who was responsible for liaising with the Hindukel orcs to attack the Galloping Horse Plains, and the other was a war marquis who was responsible for fighting against the orc army on the Galloping Horse Plains. After the two met, they chatted and laughed happily, talking about children, gods and education. If It wasn't for Duo Xi's furry face, others even thought they were two friends who hadn't seen each other for many years.
Lant put the members of the White Wolf family on a new train. They will take a boat on the canal and arrive at White Wolf City within two weeks. From there, they will go to the Frostwolf Forest to develop Lucoa's followers.
The orcs west of Iowa have become the favored ones of the devil wolf and the priests of the god of life in the forest. The priest and his son Sidaka seem to have given up their status among the orcs, but they have brought great hardship to the family. wide living space.
For Lant, these two orcs are not his core members and cannot enjoy the privilege of traveling to and from the territory at any time through the teleportation circle, so he can only enjoy the scenery of Galloping Horse Plains by boat.
At 10 o'clock in the morning, in the business hall of Iowa, Rand entered the secret room before Mr. Jushu announced his imperial capital information. In today's secret meeting, many people brought good news, such as the workers in the southeast region. Orders for mills have increased significantly; in the main grain-producing areas in the south, new grains will not be left in stock. Even rand brings good news: Yeqi City needs more cargo ships.
Every order is related to Yeqi City, war, and orcs. The huge economic stimulus has caused every workshop to operate at full production capacity.
"Gentlemen, many families in the imperial capital are spreading rumors: war makes the empire young!" Mr. Jushu concluded, "Although there is no doubt that war will cause sacrifices and suffering, it is also war that changes the members of the empire. Even closer. Let us pay tribute to everyone west of Yeqi City!"
Today's public time ended with Mr. Jushu's summary. Since everyone's business is good, more space for private communication is needed.
"Mr. Bailang, does Yeqi City still need more cargo ships?" Mr. Lujiao hurriedly chatted with Lant privately as soon as he got the opportunity, "In recent months, a large number of grain ships have passed through the route we discussed before. "
"Mr. Lujiao, Yeqi City does need cargo ships, but I'm afraid what is needed is the ship itself, not just the transportation capacity. At most, the purchased specialties will be transported by the middle of next month," Lanter explained with a smile.
"No, special products are not only available near Baishu City, but also in other places. Recently, there is a shortage of food, and a large number of special products are backlogged. The current price is particularly suitable!"
"Oh?" Lant probably understood the mystery. Since it was all about slave trade, there must be more than just White Tree City.
From the Marquis of Elk in the South of the Dragon Kingdom to the Southern Kingdom in the southernmost part of the empire, there are naturally many cities similar to White Tree City on the border of thousands of kilometers of forests and plains, among which there will also be more cities similar to the Feilong, Blue Lion, and White Tree families. Such slave owners are waiting for someone to take over their slave camps.
"If that's the case, then we can discuss it and maybe everyone can come up with a suitable plan."
