In the days following the train's public appearance, Neverwinter was in a high spirit.
Even sitting in the castle, Roland could feel the high mood of the people. This was not from his speculation, but the actual data from the city hall report.
"In the past three days, we received 60% more settlement applications than usual, and nearly half of them, that is, 725 people, were newcomers who had been relocated for less than two months! This is equal to the average of the settlement applications. The submission time has been shortened from five months to three and a half months!" Barov said with a frown while holding a report, "And after the devil's attack, the data dropped slightly, and now not only has the drop been filled in, but there has also been a significant The increase shows that the public's worries about the devil are no longer a concern! Your Majesty, this exhibition event can be described as a great success!"
Since Roland brought the concept of data statistics and comprehensive analysis to the management, the numbers on the city hall manager's report have become more and more specific, as if no conclusions can be drawn without two sets of comparative data. Not only that, he also created many analytical formulas, one of which is the "arrival-settlement interval".
According to Barov, it reflects the determination of the migrants to join Neverwinter City. Due to the establishment of the ID card system, the migrants must apply to the city hall if they want to become official residents, on the condition that they have a certain skill, or Get permanent residence. In addition, residents who have passed the audit and have lived for one year without any bad records will also be accepted by the city hall.
For new arrivals, it is almost an instinct to wait and see. In addition to the difference in work salaries, the time to save enough housing down payment is not the same, so the average value method is adopted. The shorter the interval, the more loyal to the king and the more confidence in the new king.
Roland had a different opinion on this conclusion. He never believed in the loyalty of strangers, and his confidence was justifiable, but in the final analysis, what the people were most concerned about was whether their own future interests could be guaranteed.
Hugging your thighs is a beneficial choice at any time, so showing your strength at the right time can greatly increase the cohesion of the people. The train is undoubtedly such a tool, even if most people are ignorant of its essence, it does not hinder the burly body, the roaring cylinder, and the oppression of the hundreds of tons of weight.
When it drove through the crossing of the castle district with unremitting momentum, even the thunder was amazing. Unlike the sea, the confrontation with gravity on the ground has always restricted the upper limit of the traffic on the landing road, and the appearance of the train obviously broke this situation. He even joked that in the future, when he is too old to take risks, he must move his whole family to Neverwinter City. After all, there are so many new things here, and living here is an adventure in itself.
Even the most famous explorers of the fjords are so amazed, let alone ordinary people.
With such a promising place waiting, where else can you choose to go
"In addition, the city hall has also received invitations from many businessmen, including many large chambers of commerce in Chishui and Yinguang." Barov continued, "They are eager to meet you, and they probably want to find out more about the train. content."
"All rejected," Roland smiled. "Trains are not a commodity at the moment, and even if I were willing to sell them, the price would not be affordable for them. But you can sell them other goods, such as the first-class goods that were exchanged from the mining area. First and second generation steam engines."
Today's Neverwinter City is no longer the poor frontier town of the past. Even a chamber of commerce can get an audience from the lord. If there is no special friendship, it is enough for the chief of the city hall to deal with them.
"I see," the latter said, stroking his beard.
"Since the public's emotions are high, can the new reserve force system be implemented?" Roland changed the subject.
Barov nodded, "I think there should be no problem. But... Your Majesty, do you really think we'll get to that point?"
"Just in case. It's a war that decides the fate of mankind, shouldn't you be serious?"
To formulate a new reserve force system was a task he handed over to the staff after he returned from expedition. Its main contents include the popularization of military training and the expansion of reserve force sources. The former requires that military training be added to primary education to cultivate the most basic sense of discipline and common sense of combat, while the latter is aimed at organizing people to conduct various combat training in batches without affecting production, which is a disguised militia system.
Since the new system is mandatory, it is obviously most appropriate to carry it out while the atmosphere is hot. Once the system is in operation, the Greycastle army will become a self-healing organism. When the front-line soldiers are insufficient, they can directly get supplements from the rear, thus avoiding the need to spend two or three months for each new batch as in the past. Time to teach from scratch.
As for the Second Army, which was originally a reserve force, Roland also planned to transfer to Neverwinter City. The Changge District has lost the need to defend against the invasion of Tifeko and the Church. At the same time, the previous two-sided operation also made him feel that it is necessary to establish a second combat force. The army rushed to the front.
"We can also start preparations for a new round of army recruitment," Roland instructed. "After the end of the evil moon, I hope to see more than 10,000 combat troops in the official army, and the supporting resources cannot be left behind, understand?"
"Yes, Your Majesty." Barov agreed immediately.
"Very good, you go down... Wait!" Roland frowned suddenly.
"Do you have any other orders?" The manager hurriedly stopped.
At this moment, Roland's attention has been completely attracted by Nightingale's words, "There is news from Sylvie, there is a new movement from the devil! The terror beast seems to have expanded the patrol area, and a new camp is suspected to be under construction."
"Let them come back quickly," Roland urged in a low voice, then looked at Barov, "Immediately convene ministers of various departments to come to the castle for a meeting, there is trouble in the north."
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Soon the castle conference hall was full of people.
It was the first time for Sylvie to participate in such a meeting, and she looked a little nervous, but fortunately, Lightning stood up in time and helped her to tell the whole story together.
This was originally a normal routine investigation.
Due to the existence of the flying terrifying beasts, Roland forbids Lightning, Maisie, and Lorgar from approaching the Taquila ruins alone again for safety reasons. But the movement of the devil had to be monitored, so every three days, Maisie would carry Sylvie on board to conduct a side-by-side reconnaissance. This was also the problem caused by the previous failure of the phantom instrument to accurately locate it, and it could only rely on the witch's ability. to make up.
Fortunately, the insight distance of the magic eye far exceeds the range of the enemy's activities. In addition to requiring frequent dispatch, this move has no other shortcomings. Basically, it is only necessary to take a glance at a safe distance.
But this time, the reconnaissance team found traces of the terrifying beast in an area that is usually absolutely safe.