The words of the Black Dragon Emperor on the west coast were soon amplified and spread to the outside through the publicity department, and the craftsmen in the shipbuilding factory were all rubbing their hands. Even if they could not get a huge reward of 10000 gold, as long as they could give pioneering ideas and technologies, I believe the Dragon King would not be stingy.


    Trading city-state, city of inland sea, nisdu.


    This city, once famous for its shipbuilding technology, is now more and more dilapidated and unworthy of its name.


    In the middle of the third era, the magic guiding force began to rise. This era is also a beautiful era for those ambitious careerists, but it is no less than a nightmare for people at the bottom of society who have no power and try to live a stable life.


    Nisdu is one of the oldest trading city states. It is a water capital located on the coast. Because it is hit by storms every year, there are no main materials supporting the shipbuilding industry - wood and steel. Everything can only be imported through coordination from other cities.


    At the beginning, the successive heads of state of the trading city supported the development of nisdu very much and gave the city various conveniences. However, with the changes of the world in recent years, the maritime power of the city-state has reached a critical point. After the rulers turned their main energy to land construction, nisdu was gradually ignored and slowly depressed.


    The increase of material prices has led to the continuous decline of shipyards'' profits. In addition, the economic downturn in the overall industrial environment and the lack of support from national policies have led to the continuous reduction of business. In order to survive, many shipyards have begun to actively transform.


    As a result, there are more and more unemployed people, and a large number of unemployed people forced to be laid off are hoarding, which leads to the continuous deterioration of the public security of the whole city and the deterioration of its external reputation. Nice has been the bottom of the ten cities. Unless necessary, few people are willing to come to the city again, and the reduction of floating population further leads to the rise of unemployment in other industries, A vicious circle emerges.


    The government is indifferent to this, while people can not rely on themselves to get out of this dilemma. The discouraged residents abandon themselves, indulge in alcohol anesthesia, and are indifferent to their families and children. The whole city is dead.


    Faced with this situation, many people who grew up here and loved the city also pessimistically believed that unless a sea war broke out and the demand of the city-state rose sharply, the city would sooner or later become an island submerged by the sea and die completely.


    Many people with conditions are going out and trying their best to escape from this city where there is no hope and future.


    Corvette went into the dock workshop.


    "Mr. mentor." after seeing him, several scattered apprentices bowed their heads one after another.


    He waved his hand: "you go on."


    The apprentices squatted down again, or sat on the ground, busy with their work.


    The most peripheral part of the workshop is the showroom, where ship models from all over aladdia are displayed one by one. The design of the room is also very ingenious. The cabinets rise spirally along the steps. The magic guided warship representing the highest technology of the times is placed on the top floor, like a bright pearl.


    The light enters from the window holes on both sides of the wall and is reflected on the stone floor. The long light spots across the room sing together. The silhouette of light and dark is like the stripes of a giant dragon.


    The apprentices will study here for three to five years. Only after they know the theoretical knowledge of ship structure, working principle, basic data and so on, can they have the opportunity to be selected as disciples by their tutors to learn deeper manufacturing technology.


    In its heyday, Corvette''s workshop had more than 100 apprentices studying here, but now there are only seven children still studying in the dock workshop.


    Corvette stepped into the casting room, the core area of the dock workshop.


    When the door was opened, the view suddenly opened. Twelve molten and cast giant steel acted as load-bearing columns to support this extremely spacious room. There were windows on all four stone walls. The roof was covered by a set of exquisitely designed ventilation system. The decoration in the casting room was extremely simple and even chaotic. All kinds of castings and fasteners were stacked in the corner at will, and some were covered with dust No one has been interested for a long time.


    "How are you talking to them, Charlie?" he asked.


    A young man in his twenties came over, shook his head and said, "these damn businessmen are vampires. They think we don''t have the ability to repay our debts and don''t want to give subsidies."


    After that, the young man paused and then added: "mentor, why don''t you want to go to Beidi to have a look? We haven''t found any support in this city since we asked for help, but if you go to Beidi, with your experience and technology, who can prevent you from getting the reward?"


    "Judging from the external publicity there, Beidi attaches great importance to the marine ship industry. Your work there can get strong support and ensure that you can concentrate on the research of new marine ships."


    "I''ve heard enough of what you said."


    Corvette looked at the only disciple who was willing to stay with him and said with some disapproval: "You don''t know what the level of Beidi shipbuilding is. What if we need to start from scratch? And Charlie, you should remember that we don''t build shipbuilding for money. If we build shipbuilding just for money, we can''t build excellent ships, because sooner or later you will make more rough products in order to make more money."


    "Shipbuilders don''t need money, but shipbuilding needs money, mentor."


    The young man quickly retorted: "before talking about dreams and feelings, we must first ensure that we can survive."


    He took a sip of bitter coffee and continued: "This city can''t be saved by your persistence alone. Even if your technology is at the top of Aladia, it can''t reverse the fact that nice is declining day by day. I''ve seen enough ugly faces of those in power. Without loan support, our expenses may not last this month. Going to Beidi doesn''t make you give up your dream, but to change one that can better realize your ideal It''s just my environment. "


    After listening, Corvette didn''t say anything, but looked at his proud disciple and asked softly, "Charlie, is this your idea?"


    Under the gaze of the tutor, the young man hesitated for a while, and finally nodded.


    "It''s understandable that you have such an idea. Young people should go out. Go if you want. I support you."


    Corvette smiled gently: "But I choose to stay here, Charlie. If everyone chooses to flee, the city will really become a dead city. This is my home. My acquaintances, friends and memories are here. How can you let me leave it? You should understand me. Don''t worry. Let an old guy like me stay here. As long as there are people, nice will have hope."


    Corvette''s words were resounding, and the room became a little quiet for a moment.


    For a long time, the young man sighed, "in this case, I''ll try again." he was an orphan. He regarded Corvette as a teacher and father. How could he leave the old man over 60 alone.


    But as soon as he spoke, he heard a riot outside.


    "What are you doing!"


    The apprentice''s frightened and angry voice came in, accompanied by the dull sound of heavy objects falling to the ground.


    Both of them were surprised. Corvette stepped forward quickly, opened the door and checked the situation of the showroom.


    The bright sword reflected the sun and blinded him. A team of guards in full armor rushed in and pushed the apprentice to the ground with an arrogant attitude.


    "Stop, soldier! What are you doing here?"


    Corvette scolded loudly. As a well-known shipbuilder, he also traveled north and south when he was young and met many big people. These soldiers could not frighten him.


    "Mr. Corvette."


    The leader''s tin body paused, only two eyes showed in his helmet, glanced at him expressionless, and said stiffly, "in view of the urban planning, your dock has been requisitioned."


    "Requisition?"


    Corvette smiled angrily, looked directly at the soldiers without fear, and angrily scolded: "this land and dock, which I bought and built 20 years ago, are private property protected by the city-state law. You have no right to expropriate, and no one can!"


    "I know."


    The soldier''s eyes were laughing and somewhat sarcastic: "so, Mr. Corvette, you can take your certificate of that year and go to the city hall to receive a subsidy of 20 gold coins."


    Twenty?


    You''re kidding!


    But no matter how Corvette resisted, in the twinkling of an eye, he was driven out of his dock by strong soldiers. Until his ass was in close contact with the cold ground, he still didn''t believe the outrageous treatment he suffered, and his eyes were full of unbelievable look.


    The city is really hopeless.