above the sky

Chapter 702 The Rapidly Developing Xiahui Collar (6000)

"What... Hades?"

Adbert blinked.

He was a little unresponsive.

Terra's underworld mythology is not well developed, probably because some legends were lost due to the disaster of falling from the sky. Nowadays, the system of "heaven and hell" is more common among the people, and most sublimated people are very clear that the final destination of the soul is to return natural cycle.

Except for the Resurrection Sect, not many people are interested in the "afterlife world"-only seeking a comfortable and happy life is the absolute mainstream.

Ian took the thick stack of conceptual and calculation drawings from the young dead king, and scanned the thinking and calculation process on it.

Adalbert's thinking was indeed optimized according to Ian's original thinking.

Initially, Ian thought of using artificial souls to gather numbers to activate the spiritual core.

It is true that ordinary people cannot activate the active offensive ability of the core of the spiritual weapon like the second energy level and the third energy level, but they can also activate the conversion of source matter and spiritual energy to activate the spiritual energy shield.

Of course, the most critical point is still a powerful 'energy core'... and this is actually the best solution.

Whether it's the Earth Vein Furnace, Ian's already possessed Ether Furnace Core technology, or the 'Ghost Crystal Engine' at the bottom of Xiahui Lake, they can all be used.

But the problem with this idea is that it takes time to gather enough people to activate the spiritual shield.

It's okay to deal with natural disasters. For example, there will be signs of a major storm for at least an hour. This time is enough for local residents to gather in key shelters to activate the spiritual core.

But if it was the kind of surprise attack that Ian went to Xiahui, how could ordinary people react?
Once a war starts, it will still cause great casualties.

Adbert saw this from the very beginning, he was keenly aware of the potential and drawbacks of this technology, so he tried to use existing means to make up for it.

Since the body moves and reacts slowly and cannot keep up with the Ascendant's surprise attack, then don't use the body!

Meditation can increase the strength of the soul, and ordinary second-level sublimators can only win in terms of quantity, plus the traction and protection of the spiritual core, it is completely feasible.

Since this is the case, then simply strengthen the function in this area, so that people can leave their souls and wander outside their bodies!

Under the traction of the spiritual tool core, the soul can almost move at a speed almost instantaneous. As long as it encounters danger, it can immediately go to the spiritual tool core to activate the shield to activate.

This idea is obviously much more perfect than the crude idea that Ian conceived at the beginning.

At first, Ian also wanted to praise Adalbert, but then he thought of one thing.

——After entering the spiritual tool core, the soul can return to the body after the asylum ends...

However, shields are not omnipotent, and there are still many accidents.

What if the body is destroyed in a calamity?
Unless Ian establishes a matching national DNA storage and a convenient and fast clone cultivation system, otherwise, this soul can only stay in the core of the spiritual tool.

Moreover, without the support of a trained body, the clone cannot accommodate the soul of a person who has practiced meditation at all-it does not have enough source matter and related spiritual matter channels in its body, and the soul will only consume itself when entering it, and it will soon disappear. Will die, just like staying in the outside world.

But here is the problem.

—Do you really need to go out?

Ian asked himself and answered: Of course it is not necessary. Staying in the core of a spiritual tool can nourish the soul, and casually entering an inappropriate body will lead to death.

——Then, how many souls can a spiritual tool core store?

Now Ian has not produced it yet, but it is estimated that it should be no problem to accommodate tens of thousands of ordinary people. It is the limit of the technology itself of the spiritual core, just like the gap between a mobile computer and a desktop computer, the spiritual core placed in the territory must be stronger.

——The souls of the lost body can enter it to seek refuge, so can the souls of the ordinary old dead?
Of course, the lifespan of the soul and the body are another system. The soul of the old dead dissipates only because of the collapse of the body. Without the support of spiritual matter, the core of the spiritual tool can replace all the supplies of the body.

——Also, how long can the spiritual tool core protect the soul?

The answer is, as long as there is enough energy, it is unlimited.

The more he asked and answered, the more shocked Ian was.

——artificial soul, a sanctuary for storing souls, enough energy and a long-lasting place after death...

This is……

Hades created by man!

"If it is said that Grand Duke Sorin went to the center of the earth to use the heat energy of the planet to create hell in order to maintain a world after death almost eternally——then, the concept you just proposed, Adalbert, is that there is a world on the surface of the earth. Go up, build a temporary 'Hades!'"

"Moreover, the more souls it shelters, the stronger the shield of the core of the spiritual weapon... As long as it reaches a certain order of magnitude, exceeding 30, which is the critical population of the Avak Territory, it can even create The subspace... hiding the core of the spiritual weapon in the subspace maze is another layer of shelter!"

Excitedly grabbing the dead king's researcher's shoulder, Ian noticed that the researcher was still a little dazed.

'Temporary Hades' has few disadvantages except that it takes a lot of energy.Of course, for most forces, this is the biggest shortcoming.

This is no wonder to the other party, because no one knows how much energy technology he has in his hands except Ian himself, so it is impossible to think about 'sustainability'.

"Yes, is it that powerful?"

Adalbert is a very smart person. He didn't understand the situation at first, but now that he realized it, he couldn't help but widen his eyes: "Yes, yes—this is a far better method than Grand Duke Thorin! And It doesn't need to be a complete dead king, it's a shelter built by people spontaneously!"

——Do you still miss your Grand Duke Thorin?The old stuff should have retired from the environment long ago.

Ian complained in his heart, but he also knew that it was normal for the other party to worry about it. The dead king researcher kept holding his breath in his heart, wanting to prove that his previous route of Party A was wrong.

However, to be honest, it is also quite strange.

This man, Yardbert, always creates a result that far exceeds what his idea itself requires for a not-so-grand idea of ​​his own.

Just like this time - he just wanted to find a better and faster way to protect the souls of ordinary people, but in the end he created the prototype of the artificial Hades.

The same is true for the dead king and the artificial soul. At first, he simply completed the task assigned by Grand Duke Sorin.

It can only be said that Adbert's talent is really incredible, and it is no wonder that Duke Thorin valued him so much, and even gave him all of his Inaiga inheritance.

Of course, the man-made underworld technology is only a rudimentary form. It can only be said that a new folder has just been created and two PPTs have been written.

There are still many technical difficulties that need to be overcome.

For example, how to adjust the meditation method, how to create a spiritual tool core, and how to use artificial intelligence to speed up the reaction speed of ordinary people-for example, use artificial intelligence to monitor the surrounding situation, and immediately use the psionic network to notify when someone raids Everyone, speed up the speed at which the shelter raises its shield.

In general, there are many problems that need to be solved.

And most importantly...

"Ian, I still need funds."

Adbert looked at Ian seriously: "The last batch of [-] talers is almost used up. Even if the core of the spiritual weapon is a miniaturized experimental version, the raw materials need to be more than [-] talers. Considering the experimental loss And trial and error . . . five thousand five hundred talers are required."

"Okay. But you need to wait."

On the surface, Ian didn’t change his face, but in fact he was already struggling—five thousand and five hundred talers is actually not much, and a house in the imperial capital costs three times that amount. A total of nearly [-] talers were spent on large-scale infrastructure construction.

But Ian is also a researcher himself, so he knows exactly what Adalbert's [-] taler means... This is only the first stage of experimental funding, and there are at least three or four more stages that need to continue to burn money , the final result!

Not to mention, there are other projects that are also independently funded.

Sure enough, after that, Adbert honestly reported the development funds for technologies such as 'artificial intelligence' and 'artificial soul practicality'. Now the total funding needs exceeded the [-] taler mark.

Looking at the expectant expression on Adalbert's face, how could Ian say, 'There is no money!I have no money! 'if?
He could only nod calmly: "Leave it all to me."

It has to be said that Yardbert is a man who will surprise people, whether it is the progress of technology research and development or the intensity of funding.

"I cheated money from my superiors and other people, and then gave money to my researchers... Is this the daily life of the middle-class nobles in the empire?"

After leaving the alchemy laboratory, Ian shook his head and sighed: "Forget it, at least Adalbert won't cheat on funding—if I had so many projects, if I didn't give me 10,000+ Thaler before and after, I wouldn't even do it in the first stage." over!"

It’s really not that Ian Lion opened his mouth—not to mention, the research funding of the empire must exceed several million Thaler for artificial intelligence alone. sum of money.

If Ian hadn't prostituted the most expensive part of technology for nothing, it would have been impossible to even think about it with Xiahui's foundation!
"It is imperative to attract investment."

Back at the Lord's Mansion, Ian thought about it, and decided to contact everyone he knew: "The Marquis of Barton, the Flint Group, the Platinum Iridium Workshop, the Second Prince, and the goblin...all those who are interested in cooperation should be contacted. "

"Although the mountain people are poor, they are still a big market. In this season, I believe there will be people who are willing to open up new markets."

Now, besides the traditional "spiritual nourishing extract", Xiahuiling has produced many more competitive products.

Some time ago, Ian had used the channel of Platinum Iridium Workshop to submit the patents for the rechargeable rifle and the magnetic storm generator, and Flint Group was very interested in these products.

The Marquis of Barton is very optimistic about the new type of agricultural planting that Ian wants to develop. Of course, it may be purely for investment in Ian himself, but for Ian, the hero who has perfectly completed all his tasks, he certainly does not care about it. Will be stingy with money.

Most importantly, Ian has military status.

If it doesn't work, he can still ask for a military salary - the meritorious army that defeated the Constructed Knights is just for military expenses, can the Marquis of Barton pay it? .

The goblin contacted through Hua An's side was mainly aimed at the goblin lair in the Great Maze of the South China Sea. As the master of the maze, Ian believed that he had a lot of things to chat with.

Only the second prince, the content of the letter written by Ian is purely 'money'.

It's hard to live without money, and alchemy research can't produce results. As long as the second prince still values ​​his status as the "successor of Inaiga's alchemy skills", he, who is now in charge of the main front of the Western Region, will definitely find some excuses to help himself. Money - of course, must be a reasonable excuse, this is the rule of the empire.

If there are relationships and channels, there will definitely be investment, which can also accelerate the formalization of various industries in Xiahui City.

Just, probably not enough.

"There are only so many investment intentions within the empire."

The next day, when Ian called the Xiahuiling management meeting, he pointed to the map and said to Scott Qingchao and Farr: "No matter how much we think about it, at least we have to build the alchemy park in Xiakou District It’s only necessary to gain fame—but it’s different in foreign countries. Feiyandi and the empire are at war, but it doesn’t mean that other forces are also idle. .”

"Not to mention that Canaan Moor and our empire are allies in name. They have recently sold a lot of supplies and have quite cheap raw materials. This is the point."

"If you want to develop rapidly, you have to start with those multinational fleets in Port Harrison."

Ian sets the tone for development, and naturally there will be no other opinions within the territory.

Time flows, and during the development period, there are also some chores.

When Isengarde, located in the eastern Great Plains, received the 'Melted Snake Vertebrae' sent by Ian, he happily communicated directly with Ian across provinces——Ian was still surprised at first, but for the young master of the Ellen family, the princess For the son of a child, a third-level Warcraft material should not be so valuable.

But when he knew that this was probably the first time Ellen received a 'gift from a friend' other than his mother's teacher, he couldn't help but sighed.

——Some people are not short of money, but short of friends.

Every family has scriptures that are difficult to recite.

After chatting with Ian, Isengard also told Ian a piece of good news: Because Ian's armor design about the 'Cyclops' had attracted everyone's attention, and Ian's laboratory in the Platinum Iridium Workshop The several alchemy papers published in the name were also favored by the alchemists in the imperial capital. Now, no one in the Platinum Iridium Workshop dared to question Ian and his professionalism.

Up to now, Isengard has completely secured his position as the director of the South Territory, and the employees in the department are also very obedient and fully controlled by him... This can basically be said to be Ian's credit.

And Ian told Isengarde that this is what it should be. They are allies who help each other. The better Isen develops, the more benefits he will get in the future.

Among other things, the internal price alchemy matrix of the Platinum Iridium Workshop is the reason why Xiahuiling has not suffered a financial collapse due to large-scale alchemy production in the recent period.

Yisen plans to stay in the East Territory for a while, anyway, for a rich man like him, it doesn't matter where he conducts experiments.

In addition, Anfa also planned to return to Canaan Moore after visiting Xiou's Dragon Lair.

The green-haired elf scholar had already obtained all the information he wanted, or in other words, his body should have similar problems to Xiou, all suffering from dragon blood or other toxins.

The two parties are regarded as sick friends, that's why they got along so well.

It is really useful to know the degree of healing and purification of the holy mountain, and he has also obtained the secret healing technique of the dragon god's land. For Anfa, he has gained a lot from himself and from the Canaan Moore Dragon Worship.

"Soon, you and I will see each other again."

Before leaving, the elf bid farewell to Ian gracefully: "The land of goodbye may be Half Moon Lake--the cooperation and negotiation between the Dragon Cult, the Empire and Canaan Moore has entered the final stage, and it is estimated that within the year there will be a competition for Half Moon Lake." Exploration of subterranean cavities."

"And after that, I will return to Nanling again."

"I am looking forward too."

Ian has a good impression of Anfa. The other party is meticulous in dealing with people and is very smart. Many things can be understood without explaining.

Moreover, it is Anfa's channel that allows Xiahui collar to buy a large amount of Canaan Moor's grains, fruits and grains at a par or even cheap price. Otherwise, how many mountain people will starve to death this winter, even Xiahui collar Food reserves will be stretched.

Although Anfa himself is always self-deprecating, "this matter is not worth mentioning", but in fact, this elf's help to the development of Xiahui is no less than anyone else.

According to Ian's news in Nauman City, Anfa's departure coincided with the departure of Master Oak.

It seems that Master Oak is nominally here to capture the members of the Nanling Dragon Worship Sect, but in fact, he is probably sent by the family behind Anfa to escort them.

Friends leave, life goes on.

After the war, Xiahuiling entered a period of rapid development.

Many mountain tribes need to rebuild, lack of food, and spring plowing after a few months also needs to be prepared in advance. This requires a lot of tools and materials, and the Xiahui collar can fully supply them.

A large number of tools, fertilizers, and processed bricks; boxes of sugar and carts of grain were collected from all over the country to Xiahuiling, and then various caravans set off to deliver these goods from Xiahuiling to worship Deep in the Sen Mountains.

The mountain people don't have many Thalers, but they have other materials: ores, herbs, monster materials...these are all hard currencies.

Xiahui couldn't digest all these materials, so he resold them to the alchemy workshops around Nauman City, got cash, and continued infrastructure construction and business activities.

Of course, Ian is not simply a blood-sucking mountain people, he is also planning for the development of the mountain people.

To put it bluntly, the answer is simple: give full play to the advantages of location and develop characteristic industries.

The interior of the Baisen Mountains is really not suitable for farming. Even though there are three intermountain basins and excellent farming areas such as riverside land, if you want the mountain people to be self-sufficient in food, you can only rely on new technologies.

So, only minerals.

In this era, if a territory with a large number of uneducated low-end population wants to obtain development funds, it can only start by selling resources.

It has to be said that it is a blessing that the mountain people happen to be sitting on a large number of mines in the Baisen Mountains.

However, they do not have modern mining technology, and it takes a lot of effort, so they may not be able to get a third of the profit.

This was a restriction of the empire in the past, but now, because of the activities of the Marquis of Barton, the restriction has been opened.

Ian naturally would not miss this opportunity.

It just so happened that among the several dwarf brothers Roland brought from the Falling Star Hills, one was a professional in a related field. Although the dwarves were all mining and blacksmiths, it was Terra's racial prejudice, but it had to be said , the best mining workers in the world are all dwarves.

Under the guidance of this professional, the mountain people quickly determined the relevant mining rules and regulations, and Xiahuiling was also working overtime to produce related machinery and equipment. At one time, you can use the alchemy track and the mine cart to transport the ore instead of using manpower to carry the ore out.

The time is fast approaching the end of January.

During this period of time, Ian once again felt the insufficiency of the 'barony' of Xiahui Territory - the population and talents are too small.

Except for Old Farr and Roland, Ian did not find any other talents that could be used in the Xiahui collar, and Old Farr and Roland were not actually trained locally, they were all 'students' who returned from other places .

This is why the frontier nobles may not be able to develop any careers for several generations: the real cutting-edge technicians will be siphoned away by the imperial capital or a few other big cities, and the frontier areas have neither research conditions nor funds. Support, academic atmosphere is a mess.

Staying in this kind of place will gradually lose touch with the forefront of the industry.

Unless the local aristocrats become professionals and, like Ian, take charge of all matters of reform and construction by themselves, they may not be able to change anything in decades.

For this problem, Ian can only try to make his own name a little bit more, make some big discoveries and inventions, and attract talents, otherwise there will be no solution.

But if you want to cultivate yourself, you need time - even he himself spent four or five years learning the entire alchemy inscription system.

However, the population is easier to solve... Whether it is to attract some labor force from the mountain people who want to work in the "Holy Land" to serve the envoys of the Dragon God, or to accept those refugees from the western border who are short of food due to the food disaster, it is a good way .

As long as they do a good job in auditing and training, they will soon be able to join the development of Xiahui Lingda, which is in full swing.

Of course, there are problems, but there are also gains.

In addition to dealing with various territorial matters, Ian, who is optimizing Lord of Steel, got two good news from Scott who came to report.

The first one: Thanks to the overtime hard work of an earth system sublimator and a professional construction team, the skeleton of the first "hydroponic farm building" beside Xiahui Lake has been built, and is waiting for him to inspect and determine the key If there is no problem with the structure, the details can be optimized to speed up the construction of other hydroponic farm buildings.

The second one: Viscount Timothy Dikas took a stroll around Nanling, and after waiting for several new news from the imperial capital, he came with the imperial capital's rewards, rewards and a whole support team.

Along with him, there are several heads of different caravans,
They were all attracted by Ian's recent fame and wanted to investigate investment.

(End of this chapter)