The actual aircraft test flight that lasted for nearly a week can be said to have made the Aerial Knight Academy a critical step from scratch, and the training of the preparatory students has finally been on the right track, but its influence is far beyond the academy.
In fact, that day, someone noticed the "giant kite" hovering over the Nancheng District. Although Tilly occasionally flew the Unicorn over the Lord's Castle, most of the time she chose to test it in a no-man's land. The natural awe of the castle district makes most people only hear about the existence of airplanes, but have not seen it with their own eyes.
Switching to the Aerial Knight Academy eliminated this concern. Curious people headed to the southern district one after another, surrounding on both sides of the road, waiting for the moment the plane rushed out of the courtyard wall. At first, it was limited to residents near the shoal port and the factory area, but as the news spread quickly, on the third day, the college was surrounded by a group of "melon-eating people". Whenever a plane appears in everyone's field of vision, the crowd will burst into enthusiastic shouts and exclamations, as if it is themselves who are rushing into the blue sky.
Honey was even more aware of the timing. With the title "Miracle Reappearance", she reported on a large page the ongoing assessment tests in the academy, and attached a clear recent photo of the biplane, which instantly boosted the sales of "Greycastle Weekly". reached a new peak.
There was even a wave of acquisitions in Neverwinter, perhaps because they realized the business opportunities contained in them. After the weekly newspapers were sold out, many businessmen from other places began to buy newspapers from the public at high prices. Hand-painted together, temporarily attracted the market paper expensive.
Under this round of vigorous turmoil, the name of the Aerial Knight finally spread throughout the entire Neverwinter City.
Roland also got the summary report made by Tilly a week later.
Among the 197 preparatory trainees, a total of 150 passed the review, which means that there were 47 crashes caused by operational errors during the entire assessment period. Considering that there were only four test planes in the first batch, it is equivalent to an average of more than eleven crashes per plane.
This may sound unbelievable, but Roland knew in his heart that these planes were simple in structure and light in weight, and as long as the engine was not damaged, they could be repaired quickly. In addition, most crashes occurred during the landing phase. Either the speed was too slow and the whole shot was on the runway, or the speed was too fast to break the landing wheel and stop by the friction of the belly. Such injuries are common in the era of biplanes. , dragging it back to tinker is another good opportunity.
Of course, the patched planes are not as easy to use as when they left the factory. Tilly also mentioned that the status of the two planes that can still fly has dropped significantly, and it is difficult to meet the training requirements. In order to ensure the quality of teaching, the college urgently needs a new batch of new aircraft. of biplanes. In addition, due to the improvement of training content and the expansion of follow-up personnel, the four aircraft could no longer meet the requirements. In terms of comprehensive training efficiency and actual needs, at least 12 to 15 aircraft must be provided.
This is also the number of a flying brigade in later generations.
Roland found that no matter whether he looked at the report horizontally or vertically, there was a sentence between the lines, "I, the Air Force, make money."
After putting down the report, he shook his head dumbfoundedly. He could only say that Tilly really had talent in this area, and had seen through the nature of the air force just at the beginning. In fact, if you want to form a qualified flying unit, you must have a large population to be screened and enough planes to fall. Both are indispensable.
Nowadays, various industries in Neverwinter are in urgent need of manpower, and it is obvious that a large group of planes cannot be achieved in the short term, so Anna can only get together slowly.
In addition to Tilly, the General Staff Department also submitted an observation report, which was written by Edith Kant.
The report is very brief, but the content is quite interesting.
Beidi Pearl believes that as long as it is used properly, the Aerial Knights will likely change the situation of future wars, and even become the decisive force for the outcome. She hopes to transfer a group of people from the General Staff to set up a research group, stationed in the academy to understand the performance of this new weapon, so that it can be used in future plans. At the same time, she also conceived of some tactics that only Aerial Knights can do. She wants to have a separate detailed discussion with Roland, and her impatient emotion can be said to jump on the paper.
Probably Edith is the ordinary person in Neverwinter who pays the most attention to the aircraft. The moment she sees the mass production capability, she can think of the application in war, not to mention the feasibility of the plan, just this keenness It is really admirable.
Just when Roland was about to call Pearl of the North to talk about her opinion on the Aerial Knights, the voice of a personal guard came from outside the office door, "Your Majesty, the Minister of Construction, Mr. Karl Vanbert, asks to see you."
He pulled back the hand holding the phone, "Let him in."
"Yes."
"Your Majesty," Carl bowed respectfully after entering the office, "your "Miracle Building" has been successfully completed. "
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Standing under the podium and looking up at the majestic subject, Roland really felt the charm of the word spectacle.
It took nearly two years before and after, tens of thousands of golden dragons, enough steel to build three Chishui bridges, and concrete that can be piled up into hills, so that the building was finally completed. If it weren't for the assistance of witches such as Lotus and Hummingbird, it would have consumed several times more manpower and resources.
The wonder of the country is not just a joke, but at the same time, the shock it brought to the people of Neverwinter after its completion is absolutely unparalleled. This can be seen from the people who came from all directions to watch the completion ceremony.
The so-called gap is only clearer in comparison. Compared with the large two- to three-story residential areas in the surrounding area, the Miracle Building, which is 56 meters high and has 15 floors, is almost a thriving one. Even Roland, who was used to seeing tall buildings, couldn't help but feel a surge of excitement in his heart.
As the new landmark of Neverwinter City, it is not a simple and useless vanity project, but the pinnacle of various new technologies. For example, in the water supply and drainage problem, Carl adopted the method of setting up multi-level water tanks on the floor to solve the problem of too large a height difference and no water can be pumped.
In addition, there are four external "elevators" installed in the four corners of the main building. They are driven by the steam engine in the basement and can carry dozens of people back and forth between the top floor and the bottom floor at a time. Although it cannot be as smart as a modern elevator, it must be controlled by a special person, and it cannot be stopped on every floor, but it is still an amazing design for this era. In particular, the lift ladder uses a large number of floor-to-ceiling glass, and it can also overlook the beautiful scenery of the city while riding, which can be regarded as a kind of enjoyment.
"Your Majesty, say a few words," Carl said while rubbing his chest after climbing the podium, "Your people are waiting for your appearance."
Roland nodded, walked to the fence and waved to the dense crowd below.
The crowd suddenly cheered enthusiastically.
"Everyone of Neverwinter, good afternoon."
"Today is the day when the Miracle Building was built. It has created the best of countless worlds. History will remember this day. But what I want to say here is not how great its significance is, but the question you are most concerned about, who To live in it? Or... for whom is it built?"
"Noble? No, Greycastle has cancelled the power to entrust nobles; the royal family? Of course not, I don't need such a big place to put my bed. The answer is actually very simple, that is, the residents of Neverwinter City are you all."
"You created the Miracle Building, and you can enjoy this miracle without a doubt!"
"Every room will be clearly marked in the Executive Office. No privileges or family background is required. As long as you bring your resident ID card, you can apply for purchase and live in this building destined to be recorded in history!"
As soon as the voice fell, deafening shouts broke out from the crowd.
"Long live Your Majesty!"
"Long live Neverwinter!"
After the voice died down, Roland continued to speak loudly, "Now, I will light the torch on the roof, and whenever darkness falls, it will be lit up and become the most dazzling starlight in the sky above Neverwinter!"
Amid the overwhelming voices of the crowd, he took the City Hall group into the "elevator" and climbed to the top of the main building.
There is a huge stone basin in the center of the roof, and the middle is filled with dark oil. This viscous heavy oil has been specially treated, so it can not only burn for a long time, but also does not emit foul odor and smoke. It is the most suitable for Changming torches. of fuel.
"Your Majesty," Nightingale held out a torch.
Roland nodded, took the torch, and walked slowly towards the stone basin.
There seemed to be gentle music and the familiar lines in his mind.
"From the first germ of life underwater...you've been through a lot..."
He raised the corner of his mouth and lowered the torch.
If this is the continuation of the fire of human civilization, then hopefully it will never go out. 8)