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Due to the timely arrival of the Sirin people, the excavation project was able to reach a thousand meters a day. Cecil originally envisioned an artificial lake with a radius of about 800 to [-] meters and a depth of [-] meters. I can't keep up. After all, chopping, splitting, and burning are all quite a lot of work.

This idea changed after the discovery of underground rock formations. The workers discovered the rock formations within a short time of digging. Cecil experimented. Although water would seep slowly, it could generally be stored. After a while, it saves a lot of man-hours compared to hardwood, and the soil with sufficient density will be transformed into an aquifer after absorbing enough water, just like a natural lake.

Cecil asked the workers to expand in all directions when digging and walk along the rock formation. In this way, a large pit about 1.5 kilometers was dug along the way. Although the depth was less than two meters, the area was large enough to pave the surface of the rock formation. After the earth is rammed, a water storage lake will be dug.

"Is it okay?" Oakes sang against the usual practice.

"Okay, haven't you tried storing water?" After experiencing so many things, Cecil's mentality has stabilized a lot, and he is no longer so concerned about gains and losses when doing things. He is worried about this and that. Anyway, he starts from scratch. If it doesn't work, just change it, "It can be stored for a while if it seeps this season, and it will be safe if it is repaired next year."

After saying this, Oakes looked at it for a long time.

"What?" Cecil asked authentically because he didn't know.

"Your tone...is the same as Langdon." Oakes muttered softly, "I don't know where the confidence comes from."

"Huh, is it?" Cecil said happily, "Is it similar?"

Oakes: "..."

It was already mid-May when the rammed earth road paved from the clay area reached Moon City, and the speed was due to the crowd tactics of the Serin people.

Many of these people from the sea experienced landsickness when they first landed, and they staggered unsteadily. After finally adapting, they encountered a great winter migration, although the climate near Toto Port is not as harsh as that of Moon City. , but eight thousand casualties are enough to show how difficult the journey was.

After arriving in Moon City, the Sirin people showed enough toughness and perseverance, and they didn't take any heavy work seriously. In their words, "this job won't die, so there is nothing to worry about", which made Cecil I can't help but feel that those who have been tempered by the sea are different.

"Their God of Civilization is probably always worried," Langdon said. "If they live inland from now on, civilization will change accordingly. The reduction of believers will be a serious blow to the God of Civilization."

"Will the gods transfer this situation?" Cecil asked curiously, "There are other civilizations in this world that mainly live on the sea."

"It's not as pure as Serling. Coastal countries definitely have it. However, other countries don't understand the unique sailing styles of Serling, such as triangular scissor sailboats and multi-row paddle boats. If Serling turns these into sales business, Then as these ships gradually rise in other countries, imitation is also a matter of time, and eventually, their god of civilization will gradually become the god of civilization of other countries, after all, the inland is not a good place for shipbuilding."

Cecil blinked: "What does inland have to do with shipbuilding? It's not going to sea."

"Shipbuilding requires a dock, and it must be near the sea. Otherwise, after the new ship is built, what will you use to tow the ship into the sea?" Langdon paused after finishing speaking, "What did you think of?"

"It's nothing, it's just a shipbuilding method that doesn't require a dock." Cecil said in an ordinary way. This kind of dialogue has happened countless times between them, and they have a tacit understanding. "We'll talk about it later."

"Well, the water storage pit is basically complete, and the clay transportation road has also been paved." Langdon nodded. "It's time to burn the bricks."

"Yes, before that, let's try the transport capability of the four-wheeled carriage!" Cecil said enthusiastically.

The carriage shape of the four-wheeled carriage is not difficult for carpenters. Although they have not had the opportunity to create this "high-end product", there are always various news in Toto Port. Boasting about the prosperity of the city, and at this moment, I can also achieve a part of the prosperity. The carpenters were very excited, and quickly built the carriage after arguing with Cecil.

On the day of the test run, leaders including King Gray and O'Casey were present. With the O'Casey town site, everyone was more serious, and no one dared to talk or move.

After a period of official contact, Cecil found that Gray was still very responsible in his work. He knew how many people he had under his command, who were the special talents, who were good and who were wrong, daily turnover and various expenses. There are countless, and they are quite majestic in front of the subjects.

It is a pity that this kingly demeanor disappeared once in front of Cecil. Every time he finished putting on airs with his subjects and turned his head to face him, he would look like "how? I am very powerful", The expression of begging for praise is simply unbearable, and he always shares some personal privacy with him, such as——

"Cecil, I tried the hot bath last night, and I feel something is wrong with my back today, can you help me look?"

"..."

Of course, this kind of question cannot be answered, and Cecil is not good at chasing a king all the time, so he can only walk away as if nothing happened, pretending that he didn't hear anything.

On the day of the test run of the four-wheeled carriage, Gray finally maintained his self-esteem as a king in public, and Cecil was very satisfied that he no longer had to deal with the king.

There was a small commotion among the watching crowd as the carriage came out.

"Is it too big?" Langdon whispered, leaning his upper body closer to Cecil.

"I want to transport more cargo." Cecil said excitedly, "I checked, the road surface is flat and hard, and the bumps are not bad after running a few times with an empty car."

The Ebo yak was already as tall as a person and a half, but the height of the carriage was two yaks. Standing in front of it, Langdon had to look up.It is made of hardwood, and it was burnt after it was finished. Unfortunately, the screws and hinges only exist on Cecil's paper, and the lathe failed. It is impossible to make these industrial standard parts. Now we can only use various things. The braided rope is connected with the tenon. As soon as Cecil mentioned it, the carpenters called it ingenious. They not only made a lot of drawings according to his drawings, but even spontaneously researched it from the one-shoulder square tenon. Square mortise on the shoulders.

There is no shortage of smart people anywhere, just to see if there is Bole.

With such gratifying thoughts in mind, Cecil watched the huge carriage start slowly under the lead of the yak.

The speed of the horse is faster than that of the cow, and the speed is dominant. This is generally the case. The Ebo yak is much larger than the average horse-of course, this is the average horse in Cecil’s mind, and the heavy-duty draft horses on the earth can also To reach nearly a thousand catties, Niu wins in patience and tameness - the Ebo yak can pull heavier things than ordinary horses, and is more tame, so it is a very suitable power for four-wheeled carriages.

The carriage was full of clay and stones, and there was a deafening trembling sound as it ran. The leaders kept a certain distance, watching the carriage gradually accelerate, bump, and unhook... Then, the carriage flew away like a lump of sugar Going out, it fell heavily on the ground along the joints and fell to pieces, clay and gravel were scattered along the cracks, and the frame of the four-wheeled carriage was pulled out of sight by the crazy yak .

leaders:"……"

It was the first time that Cecil experienced the mood of the satellite repairman who dropped $2 million, and he didn't dare to look at other people's expressions.

At the beginning of the design of the carriage, the carpenter was very worried about the inertia of acceleration, "I'm afraid it will fly out if you run." However, Cecil felt that the self-weight after loading the cargo should be regarded as a kind of fixation. The reality has proved that laymen just can't command it. Experts, fortunately, this is falling backwards. If you encounter an emergency stop such as an obstacle, it will not be a problem of falling a compartment.

"The steering of the carriage is very good." Gray's voice sounded, "There is no magic, it's amazing!"

As soon as these words were said, the others immediately found the right direction.

Oakes: "It's okay, at least the carriage didn't turn over when it ran."

Russell: "Just need to find a way to improve the material."

Moyer: "What kind of enmity do you have with magic? You already have a four-wheeled carriage."

O'Casey: "Practicality could be improved, but the lack of magic is still surprising."

Langdon: "It's great to turn the corner, Cecil dear."

Cecil just wanted to dig a hole and get in.

The test run of the four-wheeled carriage is thus over. The carriage must be reduced and reinforced, and the top cover can be removed to reduce its own weight. The carpenters have to cooperate with the masters of the flames—or fight—to find a way to solve the problem of combining metal and wood. Casting all-metal carriages is an inevitable trend in the future.

The clay transportation had to be started immediately. Cecil spent several days in a row overnight, pulling Oakes and the carpenters to constantly test the reinforcement of the carriage. The final result was very frustrating: the one-piece metal casting of the carriage is the strongest.

Isn't this nonsense, who doesn't know!The problem is that it can't be made!There is no welding technology in this world. Large metal products are made as a whole according to the method that the flame goblins originally wanted to build the bathroom water inlet pipe!Isn't it nonsense that a big thing needs a big venue and a hearth!

"Even if I give you such a big place, how do you operate it!" At the end, Cecil almost roared, "Jump into the fire to operate?"

The flame goblin looked serious, and said with tears in his eyes: "If there is such a day, it will be my honor! I will dedicate my life to it!"

Cecil: "..."

I shouldn't be talking about technology with these lunatics!

"In this way, let's make the front wheel a little smaller, so that the impact of the bumps when the cow runs is less." Cecil nodded to the carpenter who made this suggestion, "This has been proven, you have one more month this month A gold coin."

The carpenter's original smiling face suddenly disappeared, his eyes widened and his lips trembled.

Cecil thought for a moment that he had violated some unknown taboo, and when he was about to ask, the carpenter suddenly pulled off his coat, waved the clothes and ran away while shouting "Annie, I earned a gold coin, let's get married" , ran back after a while, and said with an embarrassed look: "My lord, Anne asked me to confirm that this is my salary or an extra salary?"

"In addition, this is a reward for your new discovery." Cecil also felt amused, but he had to maintain a little demeanor, "Whoever discovers new technologies and rewards can get a salary increase. For things I haven’t seen before, once I make a profit, I can get a share.”

According to Cecil's vision, the next scene should be that the carpenters bowed and bowed, and the talents belonged to him from then on.

The carpenters did not cheer, but whispered for a while, and then an elderly worker came out: "Master, please forgive me for being rude, we just want to ask, does this count as a conversion? We are now... ...are they still Ebo?"

Oh, yes, and this shit.

Cecil said confidently: "Don't you guys still despise the God of Civilization too much?"

The carpenters looked at each other for a moment, and said in unison: "Not too many!"

After that, the cheers that Cecil was looking forward to finally sounded.

After redesigning the bottom axle and carriage of the four-wheeled carriage, Cecil did not dare to tell anyone that the last "leadership inspection" event was too embarrassing. He decided to do things in silence in the future. never mind.

Fortunately, or unfortunately, the second test run was a success without any twists and turns. The carriage dragged a box full of clay and gravel to complete the one-way trip in two days and one night. This is because the material of the carriage is If it is made of wood, it can be accelerated if it is made of metal.

Cecil proudly reported the progress at the dinner meeting that day.

"Two days? It doesn't seem that fast." Oakes said hesitantly. He no longer dared to taunt Cecil, and was easily slapped in the face. Much faster than that."

"Why didn't you say that all the magic slots were spent on it during that time? That's the speed that can only be obtained by a magician. Now, I only need a skilled driver. Besides, there is only one car now. If there is one What about a hundred four-wheeled carriages? There are so many cattle, we will double the number of carriages, and we will work in shifts day and night, not to mention that there is more than one carriage running on a road. Oh, by the way, we have to study the distance between the front and rear carriages.” Cecil hurriedly took out his small notebook and wrote it down, "You will find that there is not enough soil to be harvested in due time."

Cecil wrote as he memorized, entering a state of broken thoughts, and the others looked at each other with funny expressions.

"Teacher, I have to admit that you have a good eye." Russell approached Langdon and whispered.

"That's right, otherwise, why would you be such an unworthy disciple?" Langdon replied with a smile.

Russell: "Hee hee."

Langdon: "Huh."

The carpenters put all their efforts into the production of the four-wheeled carriage and worked overtime crazily day and night under the incentive of money. At this time, the rainy season described by Karohe finally ravaged Tambuni Tower and came to Ebo.

After two days of light rain, now and then, and often overcast, Cecil was awakened in the middle of the night by the patter of the rainstorm.He got up, wrapped in a rough quilt and opened the window to see what happened, his face was instantly covered by the raindrops rushing in, and he closed the window indiscriminately, closing his eyes and holding his breath like a blind man.

Fuck, is this a typhoon?

If you insist on a metaphor, it's like the water that sprays towards your nose when cleaning your teeth, which is unavoidable.Cecil wanted to go out to have a look, but when he poked his head out, he was completely drenched. This was no longer a problem of being wet, but that he was so drenched that he couldn't open his eyes!

Cecil couldn't help worrying about the houses in Moon City. Ebo's house has passed the test of the rainy season and should be fine, but the houses in Moon City were all newly built by gay knights last year. They have never experienced the rainy season in this grassland. I know if it works or not.

The worry soon became a reality, in an unexpected way: the roof suddenly cracked, and a large amount of stagnant water rushed in, quickly flooding the house into a swimming pool!

Hold!Hold!Hold!

Cecil kept cursing in his heart while quickly rescuing the parchment and the small book. These two things were of value to him, and he didn't need other uniforms at all.When he ran out of the house, he happened to run into Langdon running over, and it was hard to say anything in the rainstorm, so he quickly followed Langdon into the house.

As soon as he entered the house, Cecil hurriedly said before he had time to tidy up: "Gather all the knights and look at the houses of Ebo and Serin."

"Don't worry, your house is a special case." Langdon recited the incantation lightly, and brushed Cecil's head with his hand, and the water in his body disappeared.

"What happened to my house?" Cecil asked suspiciously.

"Your house has a flat roof."

"..."

Oh yes!

It was only then that Cecil remembered that the houses built by the knights were all pointed roofs, including the barn, and only his house had a flat roof. From this point of view, Cecil really did not plan to live here for a while. Year.As soon as he relaxed, he suddenly felt cold all over his body. Although it was already spring, it was really uncomfortable to get out of bed in the rain. Although the water had dried up, the feeling of hot and cold still lingered.

"Go to Rubens tomorrow, take precautions first." Langdon was the first to speak, "If you don't see Rubens, you don't want to work."

On the one hand, Cecil wanted to refute, but on the other hand, he felt heartwarming. Thinking about it carefully, if it wasn't for Langdon, he wouldn't be here at all. This kind of unconditional support and care made him extremely grateful.

"It's a good thing you're here," Cecil said.

"Ok?"

"That's right, it's great that the Temple sent you here. Fortunately, it's not someone else. If someone like O'Casey is sent, I'm going to go crazy." Cecil lay down on the bed naturally as he spoke. Langdon's house As simple as his, there is nothing but a bed and a pair of tables and chairs. He wraps the quilt tightly around his body and closes his eyes. The daily work intensity is too great, and he can't hold it if he lacks sleep. "Thank you Langdon, I love you forever."

Langdon stood by the bed and watched the huddled people on the bed. He sighed and covered himself with the quilt, kissed Cecil's forehead and said, "I hope you will only see the light forever, dear Cecil."

Cecil went straight out the next day as soon as he opened his eyes--this is a bit of an exaggeration, but he really didn't have time to think about anything else-he was anxious to know if the cistern was working properly, and the condition of the carriage in the heavy rain How, is there any problem with the house in the city, etc., there are too many things.

There is no problem with the four-wheeled carriage except that the speed must be reduced. However, the rear compartment turned into a swimming pool is really impressive. Cecil and the coachman are speechless looking at the carriage running and sprinkling water all the way. In addition, the torrential rain is too heavy Well, the rammed earth roads without drainage ditches are prone to water accumulation, and the tires with no grip will drift on the water from time to time. If it is not for the skilled driver, the car will probably overturn and kill people.

These were all easy to fix, and it was only when Cecil got to Ebo that he started to freak out.

The cistern worked well, or so well, that the heavy rainfall in a short period of time quickly created a lake on the border of Ebo, with waves rolling in the light rain, and Surrins surfing.

Cecil has always felt that the Gay Knights housed all kinds of weirdos. When the flame goblins arrived, he began to think that the gay knights were not particularly weird. After the Serlings came, he clearly realized that there is no weirdest thing in this world. , only more wonderful.

These Serlings just stepped on a rotten board, excitedly doing all kinds of difficult rolling movements along the waves, and some people were naked from freestyle to butterfly to backstroke. When Cecil saw the backstrokers were swimming and competing When someone pissed higher, he thought it was time to end the drama.

For God's sake, this is a reservoir, not a real lake, and it has no self-purification ability!

After letting the knights of the legion use the magic of loudspeaker to call the Serin people to go ashore, Cecil walked around Ebo. As he expected, Ebo's house has passed the test and stood upright in the rainstorm. There should be problems The slum houses were knocked down again. To his surprise, except for a few streets, most of the places had very good drainage, and there was no stagnant water at all until he came near the White Tower.

Huh, what a lake!

The White Pagoda and the surrounding houses were all flooded, leaving a vast expanse of whiteness.

Cecil stood silently for a while, then stammered, "Did everyone come out?"

Ebo's resident legion knight said: "We moved together last night."

"This... is it like this in Ebo every year?" Cecil asked in confusion, "Have you asked the Ebo people?"

"I asked. They said that the water did flow here in the past, but it will disappear, and the White Tower will absorb this part of the water."

It seems that the magic on the White Tower is more than one air conditioner.

Cecil raised his head to look at the regularly beating dragon heart. The heat from the eruption evaporated a lot of rainwater, making the middle of the remaining White Tower wrapped in a sheet of water vapor.He has also thought about this thing, wanting to get it down as a power source, but everyone said that it can't be done. It is feasible to directly smash the white tower and let the dragon's heart fall. The problem is that no one can guarantee that the dragon's heart will not explode. After much deliberation, he still decided to let Long Xin stay on it, and maybe someday he could be a favor to the Long Clan.

None of the above is a problem, just a small obstacle to progress. Cecil didn't know what a breakdown was until he wandered into Ebo's wheat field.