History of the Greatest Territory Design - Episode 341
341fury. How to clear a road through a mountain range (1)
“Jim tells me.”
a voice of determination.
King Alicia's voice caught everyone's attention..
Her eyes turned to the Marquis of Alcante, the head of the faction in favor of implementing the revelation..
“Jim knows it well. First, the Marquis of Alcante must be concerned about the curse, bad luck, and tilt in the country's fortunes that the royal family will receive if they do not follow the revelation. Is it right??”
“So it is, Your Majesty..”
“good night. Next is the Marquis of Cordoba.”
The king's gaze this time turned to the head of the opposition, the Marquis of Cordona..
“I also know the reason why the scriptures oppose the implementation of revelations. The king may be concerned that the royal family will lose its reputation and authority because of the revelation. Is it right??”
“yes. It is so, Your Majesty..”
Representatives of the pros and cons.
The two nobles bowed their heads one after another..
A faintly satisfied smile appeared on King Alicia's lips..
“indeed. Jim's guess was correct. You are true loyalists who have nothing to be ashamed of. Pros and cons, both sides..”
“Seong-eun is devastated..”
Nobles from both sides respond with one voice.
The King's declaration followed.
“Jim is truly happy. How could one not be happy that the royal family has such strong loyalists? Also, that's why I'm so worried. With these great loyalists divided into two camps, each arguing with the correct opinion, I spent the last night anxious about which side I should take. And just now, upon entering this place, Jim came to a conclusion. Lloyd Frontera..”
“Yes, Your Highness.”
Lloyd quickly lowered his head..
I quickly hid the smile that was about to appear at the corner of my mouth..
I perked up my ears at the king's subsequent declaration..
“My loyal subject, the eldest son of the Count Frontera family. I would like to ask you a question. Are you ready to receive the royal family's new item, Summer Eyes, according to the revelation? No, will you be able to prove that you are ready before then??”
“Yes, Your Highness. Just give me a chance to prove whatever it is.”
I said something solemnly.
I clenched my fist internally..
‘As expected, it's okay.’
It really worked as intended..
I felt that the proposal I presented to the king two days ago worked..
‘Actually, the fact that the King's sister came to the plenary room means that she will accept my proposal..’
He pricked his ears in anticipation..
Soon the long-awaited declaration was heard..
“good night. Lloyd Frontera. Jim makes a suggestion to you. I highly value your many successful achievements so far, and I sincerely hope that you will utilize your outstanding abilities to contribute to the prosperity of this royal family and the nation. So I propose to you, Lloyd Frontera, that you open a large-scale trade route through the Pantara Mountains, the barrier to the southwestern part of the kingdom..”
The moment the king's declaration is made.
Lloyd internally shouted ‘Yes!’.
The rest of the nobles' eyes widened..
A meaningful smile appeared in the corner of King Alicia's eyes..
“Lloyd Frontera, this is a test of your burden and an intervention for everyone here. I hereby declare that if Lloyd Frontera meets my test and successfully opens a trade route to the Pantara Mountains, I and the royal family will honor the revelation and bestow upon him the divine summer eye..”
Again, again.
The king's steps turned toward Lloyd..
Lloyd's head bows even deeper..
Her solemn voice fell towards the chestnut-like back of his head..
“How about you, Lloyd Frontera? If you successfully open the trade route, you will receive the Eye of Summer according to the revelation; if you fail, you will not receive it. Are you willing to accept this offer??”
“Seong-eun is devastated..”
There is no reason to hesitate after receiving it..
As soon as the king's proposal was made, I fell flat on my face..
I licked and swallowed the offer like a cat receiving a snack from its owner..
A satisfied smile appeared on the king's lips..
“It's good.”
King Alicia was also satisfied..
Actually, she was the one who really stayed up all night..
This was because he was deep in thought as he pondered over Lloyd's proposal and weighed the benefits and losses that would come to him and the royal family as a result..
‘Because it was such a good offer. So I was rather suspicious..’
Since ancient times, one should be suspicious of foods that are merely sweet..
At least, I lived under the impression that that was how it was done in the royal court..
Lloyd's proposal this time was exactly that..
It was too good.
There was nothing to lose here..
If Lloyd succeeds in construction?
In exchange for the apple of summer, he would gain a trade route that would prosper the royal family for hundreds of years..
Even if he fails in construction?
You won't get the trade route, but you don't have to give up Summer's Eyes..
At least you won't suffer any losses..
‘No, there will be additional benefits for me in the meantime. My political influence will become more solid by mediating public opinion and nobles who are divided on both sides like now..’
Just like that, this deal is full of benefits.
Should we really view the intention as pure?.
By any chance, the author may be having a different mindset..
I suspected and analyzed.
I predicted the worst case scenario that might happen..
I came to a conclusion at the end.
‘If the author really has a different mindset and rebels against this royal family... … Neither I nor the royal family can stop the author..’
If you try to resist, your throne will be taken away..
In order to minimize the damage, the independence of the Frontera territory must be acknowledged and appeased..
So now I can no longer pretend to be Lloyd Frontera and the author..
Like a person who got on the back of a tiger.
‘Have I grown it too much?.’
A bitter thought that suddenly comes to mind.
The only and most certain solution that suddenly emerges.
‘Would it be better to make the author a member of the royal family?.’
maybe that's better.
Although it is still a strong political partnership,.
Such a relationship can be divided depending on benefits at any time..
So it might be safer to tie it securely with a rope..
‘……Tsk.’
Alicia, who had been thinking about that far, clicked her tongue inwardly..
I wondered how he came up with something like this..
Was it because of that feeling?.
The back of Lloyd's chest-like head, which was bent down, somehow looked even more disgusting..
Two days ago when we sparred, I felt regretful that I should have hit him hard..
But those thoughts were short-lived.
She quickly erased the complicated expression that appeared for a moment..
He looked back at the plenary room with his characteristic arrogant and overbearing gaze..
“Very good. As we have all seen, Lloyd Frontera, a wise man of merit, readily accepted Jim's test. So now it is your turn. Is there anyone who has any complaints or objections to my mediation??”
“…….”
Of course it couldn't have happened.
Both those in favor of implementing the revelation and those opposed bowed their heads politely and expressed their respect..
However, the expressions and expressions of both camps were quite different..
The eyes of those in favor were bitter..
There was a bitter taste in the mouth..
they thought.
‘Ha, in the end, Your Majesty wants to side with the opposition..’
It's an arbitration plan..
In reality, it sounded like a declaration that Lloyd would not be given the new summer eyes..
It felt like he was declaring that he would ignore revelation..
It was not unreasonable for those in favor to think that way..
‘A trade route to the Pantara Mountains. No matter how much Lloyd Frontera has outstanding talent and track record in civil construction… … That would have been an impossible project to begin with..’
Many previous kings of the Magentano royal family.
Among them, as many as nine former kings attempted to open the Pantara Mountains trade route..
I tried 9 times and failed 9 times..
So this time, the 10th time, I will fail again..
Lloyd will never get Summer's eyes.
Everyone already accepted the result as a fait accompli..
Such thoughts were also shared by the opposing nobles..
‘good. Your Majesty has listened to our mantra.!’
The opposing nobles secretly cheered..
A project that will never succeed.
I entrust it to you and if you succeed, you will be given a sacred item..
Isn't that a declaration that we will never give anything sacred?.
The opposing nobles nodded their heads in a happy mood..
‘As expected, you are wise. yes. Even if an angel came down and gave a revelation, how could the royal family's precious belongings be given to a mere subject? That doesn't make sense even for the royal family's prestige. Even if I break the revelation.’
Of course, it's really just a coincidence.
If Lloyd abruptly opens a trade route,?
The opposition also thought that it would not be bad for the national interest..
‘Of course that won't happen.’
Thinking that way, everyone said that they had won, that our opinions were unanimous, and the opposing nobles looked at each other and quietly shared the joy of victory(?).
And on the other hand, Javiel and Julien were whispering, barely making eye contact..
“Hey, Lord Asrahan.?”
“Yes, Julien.”
“The declaration that His Majesty the King just made..”
“yes.”
“At first glance, that declaration appears to be unfavorable to you, but it's not true, right? This is clearly the situation and result that my brother intended.?”
“I guess so..”
“That's right. Because my brother is that kind of person.”
“yes. I will never do anything that is mean, petty, thorough, or causes a loss..”
“……When you say it like that, it sounds amazing..”
“In what sense??”
“Well, in many ways.”
“……I agree..”
Is this an insult or a compliment?.
Julien and Javiel thought that even if they said it directly, they wouldn't know..
And I looked at Lloyd, thinking of the same question at the same time..
‘What kind of thoughts does that person have in their head?.’
How clever do you have to be?.
What calculations do you have to make to be able to do something like this?.
I couldn't even guess.
However, there was one thing that felt certain..
The king, who deftly responds to the rhythms of that snarky Lloyd every time and even joins in, is also not an ordinary person..
Maybe those two people.
In that respect, I think he would be the perfect business partner(?)..
As you might guess, King Alicia and Lloyd.
The two were looking at each other with meaningful smiles among nobles who were expressing mixed feelings of joy..
They smiled as if they were declaring to each other, ‘Negotiations are complete!’.
♣
The next day dawned.
Lloyd, who had attended the plenary session of the House of Nobles the day before, left the royal capital immediately..
‘Because the negotiation with the King's sister went well. Now I have to work, work!’
Of course, there was no time to rest..
Negotiations with the king have been successfully completed..
So now is the time to work hard to achieve the results we want..
‘……When I think about it, I think it’s good, but it’s also a bit sad..’
Lloyd suddenly sighed..
When will I be able to rest?.
When will I be able to live comfortably and just drink honey?.
Will the leisurely life of an unemployed building owner ever come to fruition?.
Suddenly, wise man time(?) has arrived.
My shoulders trembled in skepticism..
‘I want to rest. I want to play. I just want to roll around. I want to play games in the corner of the room, watch TV, eat chicken, and giggle aimlessly..’
When was the last time you lived like that?.
I couldn't even remember much anymore.
But that wise man’s time is short-lived.
Lloyd slapped both cheeks with his palms..
I checked the route of Yongyong, who was in full flight..
And I raised my head.
Huuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu-!
A bitter cold wind blew that seemed to freeze both cheeks..
Between the fluttering hair.
The scenery unfolding below the flying Yongyong filled my field of vision..
It was the Pantara Mountains..
“……Whoa.”
It's no joke to watch again and again.
Everywhere, like sharp blades.
Or like an ax blade stuck in the ground.
Otherwise, it's like hundreds of potato chips lined up..
There were endless sharp cliffs and cliffs..
That was the view of the Pantara Mountains that Lloyd saw..
‘It's not just the slope that's steep. Everywhere is covered in ice and ice..’
It was slippery everywhere..
Even if we bring in the world’s No. 1 rock climber,.
No, even if you bring a spider person.
Wouldn’t everyone start by checking the terms and conditions of the life insurance policy they signed up for?.
It was a rough terrain that made me think that way..
‘Tsk, I’m crazy too. They set out to build a railroad in a place like this..’
Even thinking about it to myself made me laugh out loud..
But I think Javiel in the back felt the same way..
A suspicious question immediately popped out from the guy watching the scenery below..
“Hmm, Lloyd..”
“uh.”
“Indeed, here… … Can you lay a railroad track??”
“It seems impossible?”
“yes.”
Javiel nodded without hesitation..
“Now I know well what kind of train and railroad Lloyd envisions. Because we made it through hell together. So I don't understand. No matter how great a railroad is, it cannot be placed on a place with such a steep slope. Even if you let go, the train won't be able to go up properly..”
“Uh, right.”
Lloyd also nodded obediently..
It was an accurate and excellent point..
No matter how great the railroad is,.
Even if a narrow-gauge railway is used and a loop-type track or switchback system is used,.
In the first place, trains cannot run on cliffs with a slope like this..
absolutely impossible.
That's true, that's the truth.
Lloyd also knew this better than anyone else..
‘of course. The train has to roll on iron rails with iron wheels. Because it's slippery. But what if the slope is too steep? No matter what I do, I can't climb up and I'm slipping. You won't be able to brake well, and you'll be more likely to have an accident..’
So, when constructing a railroad in Korea, the maximum limit gradient of the track was set at 35 permil (‰ = 1 in 1,000)..
‘The elevation difference was limited to no more than 35 m while the railway was running for 1 kilometer. What if I pass that? I saw that the train was slipping and becoming dangerous..’
The elevation difference is only 35 meters over 1 kilometer..
Even a slope exceeding that level can cause disruption to train operation..
That was the limit of the train..
But here?
‘Well, even if it were a really gentle place, there would be an elevation difference of 35 meters per 100 meters, not 1 kilometer..’
It was literally terrain that could never be crossed without the train having wings..
But Lloyd wasn't too worried..
“Why would I have proposed such a thing to His Majesty the King if construction was impossible?.”
“Does that mean there is a way?.”
“of course.”
“What method do you use?.”
“curious?”
“yes.”
Javiel nodded..
I was genuinely curious..
Lloyd has introduced a variety of clever and groundbreaking civil engineering technologies..
What new method will he use to overcome this difficult terrain this time?.
The moment the silver-haired knight harbors curiosity and anticipation.
Lloyd said with a shameless smile..
“Mountain range, I'm going to tear it down and demolish it..”
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