Building roads is a very expensive thing.
Most of the time on earth, highway construction is mainly funded by the government and supplemented by private capital. It is rare for private capital to build a road completely independently.
Because the road transportation network can be said to be the main artery of a country, its importance is self-evident. If it is not controlled by the government itself, big problems will easily occur.
If possible, Xu Yi certainly hopes that the road network he plans in his mind will be built by the Lampali Kingdom itself.
But the fact is that the financial situation of the Lampali Kingdom is indeed very bad. The major chambers of commerce and the various nobles in the kingdom may be very rich, but the kingdom's finance itself has no money.
This is reflected in Bangta City, which is that the city owner, Earl Satsuma, and the presidents of the large chambers of commerce can live an extremely luxurious life every day, but Bangta City itself has little money left in its fiscal revenue.
It is obviously impossible for such a difficult financial situation to support the cost of road construction.
So Xu Yi immediately gave up the idea of letting Bangta City or the Lampali Kingdom fund the construction of the road, and instead funded the construction himself.
Viscount Leslie's advice before leaving can also be regarded as a warning to Xu Yi, which makes him have no confidence or expectation to continue to expand the Chamber of Commerce's factory on the territory of Viscount Leslie, or the Stark family. , so it is imperative to develop Luoyu Valley.
Although the Falling Rain Valley is in a good location, right at the intersection of the Falling Rain Forest and the Hengduan Mountains, it can more easily establish contact with the Elf Dreams of the Night Song Forest and several dwarf tribes including the Norma Tribe and the Angola Tribe. , but after all, it is fifty kilometers away from Bangta City, if you want to develop. Transportation must be ensured. Then it is imperative to build a road to Bangta City first.
The total length of the road is expected to be around fifty to fifty-five kilometers. According to the Amuli Chamber of Commerce’s quotation of sixty silver coins per square meter of cement concrete, the total price of building a cement-concrete road that is three meters wide and fifteen centimeters thick and can accommodate two carriages running in parallel, including the cost of building the roadbed, is approximately It is about 130,000 to 150,000 gold coins.
It should be said that this price is not high for a road with a length of more than 50 kilometers, but it is equivalent to all the current liquidity of the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce. Of course, Xu Yi cannot pay all in cash.
"That's not easy. Just follow the old method of using cement to offset the price." President Cruz patted his chest and said to Xu Yi with a proud face: "We are all old friends, and I can trust President Xu. You, our Chamber of Commerce can help you with the project first, and the money can be paid slowly, I am not in a hurry, haha... "
Xu Yi glanced at him and thought that he was not in a hurry.
According to President Cruz's plan, I am afraid that he would like Xu Yi to spend more money on this road so that the Amuli Chamber of Commerce can continue to monopolize the cement produced by the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce. Continue to expand its leading edge in the construction industry.
Of course Xu Yi would not object to this model.
He was unwilling to pay in cash, so using cement to offset the price was an acceptable solution.
Some time after the Noma Tribe’s cement workshop was put into operation. The dwarves have gradually mastered the cement production technology, coupled with the gradual investment in magic grinders and other related magic machinery developed by the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce, the cement output of the Norma tribe has now increased significantly. The production of cement has increased from 3,000 tons to 7,000 tons now.
With the putting into use of the other two cement workshops cooperated by the Angola tribe and the Norman tribe, the monthly cement output under the name of the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce will exceed a full 20,000 tons!
According to the selling price of six gold coins per ton of cement agreed between Xu Yi and Chairman Cruise, it would only take a month or two for the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce to pay the total cost of this road project purely with cement.
Of course, if Xu Yi sells the cement publicly, the price will definitely exceed six gold coins per ton, thus making more profits.
However, the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce now needs to carry out too many construction projects and cannot do without the Amuli Chamber of Commerce. Xu Yi is also happy to rely on cement to maintain a good cooperative relationship between the two chambers of commerce.
Anyway, the production of cement mainly uses the limestone and clay dug by the dwarves in the mountains of the Hengduan Mountains, and the cost is almost negligible.
"Okay, let's do it." Thinking of this, Xu Yi nodded, confirming another cooperation between the two parties. "By the way, President Cruise, I heard that President Morgan of the Chamber of Commerce came to you and said he wanted to cooperate with your Amri Chamber of Commerce in the research of magic machinery?"
President Cruz waved his hand with disdain: "Tsk, this guy has not only approached me, but he has also approached every powerful chamber of commerce in Bangta City. But almost no one agreed to him, because everyone I know that no one can compare with your Xinfei Chamber of Commerce in the research of magic machinery. Rather than working hard and being thankless, it is better to do what you are good at, you say so, President Xu? "
"That's a good point." Xu Yi nodded, but sneered in his heart.
It is said that the Amri Chamber of Commerce rejected Falcao Chamber of Commerce's invitation to cooperate in the research of magic machinery. However, if the Amri Chamber of Commerce has no interest in researching magic machinery at all, even Xu Yi would not believe it.
Now, almost all powerful large chambers of commerce in Bangta City, including the Falcao Chamber of Commerce, which has no intention of hiding its intentions, have begun to invest more or less in the research of magic machines.
Not only for the huge profits brought by magic machinery, but also for the purpose of mastering the relevant technologies of magic machinery and developing magic machinery according to one's own needs.
Now, all the large chambers of commerce in Bangta City have begun to use the magic machines produced by the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce.
Take the Falcao Chamber of Commerce as an example. Just last week, Chairman Morgan personally placed an order for 10,000 small magic drilling machines to Xu Yi.
At the same time, Chairman Morgan also showed strong interest in the magic impact crusher that Xu Yi showed, and said that once the trial is successful, he will place a large order with the New Aircraft Chamber of Commerce again.
The price of a small magic drilling machine is 78 gold coins, and 10,000 units is a full 780,000 gold coins.
The magic impact crusher Xu Yi proposed is even as high as two hundred and sixty gold coins per unit, if you want to order in large quantities. It will undoubtedly cost a lot of gold coins.
If the Falcao Chamber of Commerce can successfully develop these two mining magic machines. Produce their own. It will undoubtedly save a lot of gold coins.
The same situation exists for the Armli Chamber of Commerce and other chambers of commerce except Falcao Chamber of Commerce.
All chambers of commerce want to get rid of this situation where Xinfei Chamber of Commerce is obviously making a lot of profits, but after using the magic machines, everyone has to admit that these magic machines are indeed very easy to use, so that now these chambers of commerce simply cannot We can't do without these magical machines.
Since it is inseparable, the only way left is to develop it yourself. Strive to master the technology of producing these magic machines through your own efforts and no longer be controlled by the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce.
However, so far, except for some achievements in the magic fan, which Xu Yi took the initiative to hand over part of his technology, other chambers of commerce can be considered to have made absolutely no progress in other magic machines, especially large-scale magic machines.
These thoughts flashed through his mind. Xu Yi suppressed the amusement in his heart, patted President Cruise on the shoulder, and said cordially: "Of course, we are partners with good relations. If the Armli Chamber of Commerce is really right If you are interested in studying magic machinery, President Cruise, you can come to me directly and talk to me. As long as I can help, I will try my best to help."
"Really?" President Cruz's eyes suddenly lit up, he woke up immediately, smiled awkwardly, shook his head and said: "No, no, our Amli Chamber of Commerce should just build a house honestly and start construction. . Only President Xu and the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce can handle such complicated things as magic machines, so I won’t join in the fun.”
Xu Yi smiled slightly, stopped continuing the topic, and instead discussed with Chairman Cruise the specific plans and plans for building this highway.
It was already approaching dusk after talking with President Cruz. Xu Yi declined President Cruz's invitation to have dinner and walked to a large courtyard in the south of Bangta City.
In view of the addition of Evita and Akali's five classmates, the small building where the two lived before was obviously no longer suitable for use as a magic research institute, so Xu Yi bought the courtyard in advance in the name of the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce. .
This courtyard was the original residence of a certain viscount in Bangta City. Because the viscount left Bangta City, it became vacant and was bought by Xu Yi.
The courtyard covers an area of more than 2,000 square meters, including three small buildings and several cabins. In addition to allowing the current ten employees of the Magic Research Institute to conduct research work at the same time, it also provides space for Evita and Akali’s five classmates. Additional accommodation.
When Xu Yi walked into the courtyard gate, he happened to smell a fragrance.
After sniffing hard, Xu Yi immediately confirmed that tonight's dinner must be Evita's craftsmanship.
Sure enough, as soon as she walked into the hall behind the main entrance, she saw Evita taking off her apron and getting ready to sit down and have dinner.
Seeing Xu Yi suddenly approaching, a group of people were stunned.
After a while, Akali jumped up and greeted Xu Yi excitedly: "President, why are you here?"
Xu Yi smiled slightly: "I don't have anywhere to eat, so I came here to eat."
After glancing at the dishes on the table, Xu Yi pointed at one of the dishes that were a little burnt and smiled: "Let me guess, this dish should be made by Akali, right?" ?”
Akali immediately glared at Xu Yi with shame and anger, and snorted: "I'm sorry, President, you guessed wrong."
"Oh? Besides you, is there anyone else who can make a plate of stir-fried vegetables look like a barbecue?" Xu Yi pretended to be surprised.
Everyone around the table burst into laughter.
"President, you really guessed wrong. Cecilia volunteered to cook this dish, and it has nothing to do with Akali." Bella on the side laughed.
"Ah?" Xu Yi looked at the blushing Cecilia in surprise. He really didn't expect that this taciturn girl who made him think she was even several times quieter than Evita could cook better than Akali. Still bad. "This is really surprising. I thought quiet girls would be as good at cooking as Evita, but there are exceptions."
Cecilia's head hung lower and she just nibbled on the bread in her hand without saying a word.
"President, please don't bully Cecilia, she is very shy." Claire, who has black natural curly hair, smiled: "What if she can't think about it tonight and runs into my room crying again? I’m going to ask you, President, for compensation.”
Cecilia raised her head suddenly, punched Claire on the shoulder, and said angrily: "You're the one who's going to cry!"
Seeing Cecilia's appearance, everyone couldn't help laughing even louder.
Xu Yi couldn't help but feel relieved when he found that even Xiu Qi, a guy who always had a bad face, couldn't help but chuckle.
It seems that after this period of working and getting along, these young people have fully adapted to life here.
It is precisely because of their vitality and talent that the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce has been able to develop various amazing magical machines again and again.
These young people may not know it themselves, but Xu Yi is sure.
As long as they work hard enough, they will definitely become powerful magic mechanical engineers in the future and become a vital part of the magic industry system.
Looking across the young faces, Xu Yi suddenly discovered a problem.
"By the way, where is Wella? Why didn't you see her? Did she go out to eat?" Xu Yi asked.
In order to facilitate research work, after buying this courtyard, Xu Yi asked Wella to move from the office in the factory to work here.
Because Wella is now alone in Bangta City, her food and accommodation are settled in the same courtyard as Cecilia and others.
"Sister Wella went out before dinner. She said she was going to meet someone, but she didn't say when she would be back." Evita replied.
"Meeting someone?" Xu Yi was a little confused.
After returning from Saltan City, Wella didn't even want to leave the door during this period. She just didn't want to see her acquaintances in Bangta City. Why did she suddenly go to see someone again today
"Sister Wella might be going out to meet her boyfriend, so we don't have to wait for her." Akali waved her hand. "President, you are also sitting down to eat. It just so happens that Evita did a little more today. But why don't you go back to eat today? Where is Vivian?"
"There are activities in the college today, but Vivian stayed in the college to have dinner and did not come back. Otherwise, why do you think I would come here to have a meal?" Xu Yi answered casually and sat down with doubts.
"This is wrong. Even if you want to find a place to have a meal, you should go to Steele's house. You are Steele's boyfriend now. If you go to her place to have a meal, Steele will definitely welcome you." Bella said .
Xiu Qi, who was sitting opposite Xu Yi, stiffened and looked up at Xu Yi. A complicated look flashed across his eyes before he lowered his head and ate silently again.
"I'd like to, but Steele went to Kalma City today to promote our Chamber of Commerce and hasn't come back yet. I can't have a candlelight dinner with Archmage Camilla?"
Everyone laughed again.
Just as the laughter stopped, footsteps suddenly sounded at the door.
Xu Yi looked back and saw Wella and someone walking in side by side.
After seeing the person next to Weina clearly, Xu Yi was stunned.
"Rem? Why are you back again?" (To be continued...)