After Kant returned to Dherim.
Several high-level meetings were held to solve Durandal's engineering problems.
Judging from Kant's survey results in Durandal: Durandal has rich geographical resources and has enough potential to develop into a well-connected heavy industrial city. But for Deherim, who is still in a period of steady growth, it is still a bit difficult to invest a lot of human and financial resources in it.
"Dherim is currently self-sufficient, plus the freshwater resources transferred from Cumberland in the south. There is no need to add another burden to yourself." A minister spoke strongly.
"However, the population in the main city has almost reached a critical point. If the scope of the territory is not expanded in the past two years, the living space of the citizens of Dherim will become precarious." Another minister retorted.
"Although Durandal has enough coal resources, it is okay to use it as a follow-up reserve of raw materials, but we want to build Durandal into a complete industrial city. It is impossible to do it with our current capabilities." Another minister stood up.
"Industry is the reserve power to support a country. In the early days of the founding of the country, it should be cultivated as much as possible regardless of the cost. If this opportunity is missed, then the future of Dherim will be unpredictable." A minister argued.
Kant sat silently at the head and listened to their debate.
Bandak and Derrick were also sitting in the table, seriously thinking about the conditions proposed by the ministers.
But the meeting did not come to a definite result in the end.
When the civil servants who were divided into two factions were puzzled by each other, they left the Senate Hall.
Derrick walked up to Kant and saluted, "Lord."
"Yeah." Kant nodded, the days of meetings made him burnt out.
"I'm here to say goodbye to you." Derrick said respectfully.
Kant rubbed his temples and said, "Are you ready to go?"
"Yes. We will leave for Durandal tomorrow morning." Derrick replied.
"Be careful on the road. I've been busy with business these days, so I won't be able to see you off tomorrow." Kant said, looking at Derrick.
"Lord Kant has worked hard. This is the first time I participated in such a meeting today, and I was really shocked by the vigorous debate of the ministers." Derrick described to Kant.
"It's the same. They can be regarded as standing in their positions and thinking about it, and they have done their best." Kant replied.
In fact, the intensity of the ministers' opinions this time really surprised him.
The meeting lasted for several days, but the heat of debate has not been subsided.
It seems that the impact of Durandal's required investment is still quite deep.
"You are the lord who makes the final decision on this matter. I wonder what you think, lord, after listening to the opinions of the ministers?" Derrick asked tentatively.
"Construction in Durandal is really troublesome, but it is unavoidable. Perhaps the key is what kind of city Durandal needs to be built. At present, the most important thing is to maintain the local natural resources." Kant did not Instead of answering positively, I made some summaries of what the ministers said.
"Well, I believe the lord will make an appropriate decision in the end." Derrick said trustingly to Kant after listening to the general situation.
"How many people are you going to bring to Durandal this time?" Kant asked, changing the subject.
"About 800 people. These are the people I selected from my own staff after learning about Durandal's recent situation from Commander Bandak." Derrick replied carefully.
"So that's the case, you've thought it through." Kant nodded in approval, "I'm going to Durandal this time. By the time you come back, it will probably be late autumn. Be sure to pack your necessary luggage and pay more attention to it." My own body. Give my condolences to the accompanying soldiers." Kant asked.
"Yes, Lord." Derrick left after receiving the order.
After he returned to the barracks, the evening training almost started.
Derrick supervised the drills and completed training tasks of each soldier as usual.
When the command from the commander's platform sounded, all the soldiers had to gather in the audience.
After Derrick dismissed the other soldiers, he left behind the 800 soldiers who would go to Durandal with him tomorrow.
"We're leaving tomorrow, everyone, please pack up before leaving tonight." Derrick ordered.
"yes!"
"The lord asked me to greet you on his behalf. I hope that you will not have any accidents during the few months you are stationed here. You can complete all tasks in Durandal. Did you hear that?" Derrick preached.
"I heard it!!" The soldiers replied loudly, "Thank you, Lord!"
"Okay, the meeting is over!" Derrick saluted the soldiers in the audience, and said, "Everyone, go back to the dormitory to rest early."
After disbanding, Derrick walked out of the training ground alone.
Bundak was found standing there waiting for him.
"Commander Bandak." Derrick walked up to Bandak and greeted him.
"Commander Derrick, you are going to Durandal tomorrow." Bandak said.
"Yes."
The two walked side by side to the rest area of the barracks.
"I heard that in the city of Durandal, most of the urban area is a construction site." Bandak said worriedly.
"The conditions at the construction site are much better than sleeping in the wild during the war." Derrick said with a soft smile, "I heard from the lord that General Yadonis still wants to stay there."
"In fact, it's better to entrust me with such a task. You are not yet fully familiar with the army management in the main city. You should leave more time for you to manage the barracks in the center." Bandak expressed his doubts .
"The lord must have seen my shortcomings now. He wants me to hone more outside. In the main city, you will always have Commander Bundak to help you take care of it. Even if you are lazy, you won't be able to tell." Derrick Reflected.
"How come, I don't think I have helped you, and you have been working hard all the time." Bandak shook his head and said: "I think, if you are given time, you will definitely become a better person than me." Good command."
Derrick denied, "I'm already satisfied to stand at the same level as Bandak leading you. As for surpassing, that's beyond my imagination."
Bandak continued to shake his head without saying anything.
When they walked to the entrance of the rest area, the two said goodbye to each other and returned to their respective residence areas to rest.
Early the next morning, Derrick set off from the barracks with his troops.
(end of this chapter)