Rise of the Empire Total War

Chapter 225: Firearms Research Institute

Urif led, Arielt Silver Mine, resident of the Second Heavy Sergeant Brigade of the First Army.

After half a month of construction, this silver mine named Arelte by Richard finally mined the first batch of silver ore (because the name of the person who discovered the silver mine was called Arelte, in order to In recognition of his achievements, Richard named him the name of the silver mine), the silver ore will be transported to the Royal Mint on the outskirts of Nord City for refining and extraction under the **** of two heavy sergeant companies.

After sending away the two companies that transported silver ore, the commander of the Second Heavy Sergeant Brigade, Beaufort Bowen, welcomed another unexpected guest-His Majesty the King of the Kingdom of Winster. Richard Stuart.

Richard came here not only to inspect the development of the new silver mine, but also to build the royal research room and select the site. As mentioned above, Richard should collect the black powder that is automatically refreshed by the firearms camp every day. , Used to develop and test new weapons, and since it wants to develop and test, a new site is needed, and this site must also be a place off the beaten track, otherwise the rumble explosion sound when the gunpowder is used will cause panic among the surrounding residents. Therefore, Richard set his sights on the area of ​​Arelte Silver Mine. This area is at the foot of a small mountain range in the territory of Urif, but also in the depths of dense forests, except that it may go deep into the forest to hunt. There are naturally no other residents in the hunting outdoors. In addition, the site here is relatively large and not easy to approach, so it becomes a suitable location.

And Richard must also consider the factor of secrecy, studying in other places is likely to be mixed into spies or others, and here, the strictest military martial law will be adopted, anyone dare to approach without authorization and shoot directly.

This is the first time Richard has come to a silver mine that is being mined. Accompanied by Beaufort, the commander of the Second Battalion, he passed through a three- to four-meter-high fence and entered this emerging mine. It’s worth the restaurant, so the miners gather to eat rough lunches. Why should they say rough lunches? This is why they have to mention the brown bread and clear soup they eat, although under Richard’s rule, brown bread is no longer It is the traditional kind that can be used as a weapon, but it is also very rough. It can't stand the throat alone. It can only be used with a particularly light soup with only a few leaves floating. The miners who were eating gathered together and chatted while eating. Many people saw Richard and his party. Although they could not recognize Richard, they could guess when they saw Beaufort with the highest identity here. Come out the special identity of Richard.

"Your Majesty Caesar, there are a total of 621 miners in this silver mining area, and there are 560 garrisons in the garrison. They consume a lot of food shipped from Fort Khovinj every day, which is really a bit tight."

Listening to Beaufort’s complaint, Richard smiled slightly and said: "My dear Captain Beaufort, as far as I know, the resources in this forest are very rich. Why don’t you organize a team to enter the forest for hunting? What about wild beasts and wild fruits?"

"Before this, we did this to ease the urgency of food, but as time goes by, the weather gets colder and fewer animals in the forest. The soldiers I send out can only be empty-handed. Return--even a few days ago, another soldier happened to step on the sleeping snake, but was bitten by the snake, and is still lying in bed to recover."

"Hmm." Richard was silent for a while before he said: "Well, I will inform Fort Hhowini to increase the food delivery ration as much as possible, but you also know that winter is coming soon, if it snows. , The road is blocked by heavy snow, I think the food transport team may not be able to enter." "What do you mean?"

"I mean, hoard more food while you are now, otherwise it will be more difficult for you to wait until winter," Richard said.

While talking, a group of people came to one of the mines. Due to the problem of light, the inside of the mine was very dim. Only the burning torches inserted on the wall could provide a faint light. It is worth mentioning that, The way to strengthen the mine is the same as Richard’s previous life in the TV series. It is reinforced with wooden boards.

"Your Majesty Caesar, this is Mine No. 1." Beaufort pointed to the mine and introduced: "A large part of the first batch of ore was mined here."

"Yeah." Richard nodded, with his hands behind him, and asked: "How about the safety performance? I don't want to receive reports of mine collapse from here."

"Although 100% safety cannot be guaranteed, as long as the pillars supporting the mine are not deliberately destroyed, there is generally no danger." Beaufort said.

"That's it." Richard said, then turned around and walked towards the road when he came, and said, "Take me to the neighborhood. Do you know if there is a larger site suitable for construction nearby?"

Hearing Richard’s question~lightnovelpub.net~ Beaufort thought for a while and replied: "Yes, there is a clearing open by us not far from the brigade station to the northeast. I often let the soldiers be there. Train then."

"Oh? Go and see." Richard said.

Soon, the group of people came to the open space that Beaufort said. The scene here is really big, but only part of the site was opened up by Beaufort’s second brigade. If Richard wants to build a research institute here, he will have to Empty the excess trees.

After just one glance, Richard decided to build a research institute here.

"The Firearms Research Institute is located here, right." He turned his head and said to Mobutu, a gunpowder expert who was behind him, who was dragging a disabled right leg, looking a little awkward.

"This is your freedom." Mobutu said.

Seeing that he had no objection, Richard nodded and said to a guard knight: "Simons, go and inform Sandro, the firearms battalion commander, to bring his troops to station here and prepare to clear the weeds and trees. ."

"Yes, Your Majesty." The knight named Simmons promised and turned and ran to the place where the firearms camp was.

Forgot to say that before setting off, Richard asked Sandro and his firearms camp to follow him, so that he could start the project directly after choosing a location. About ten minutes later, the group of infantry entered the field. After reporting to Richard, Sandro gave an order. The hand artillery and arquebus of the firearms battalion put down their weapons and picked up tools to remove the extra space on the field. Before the construction craftsmen and laborers arrived, their task was to clear the ground and set up the garrison barracks by the way.

Well, the garrison system of the Arrelt Silver Mine and the garrison system of the Firearms Research Institute will not interfere with each other, so the two barracks will also be established independently.