Chapter 336: Cowett

The words of the Black Dragon Emperor on the West Coast were quickly amplified and spread to the outside through the propaganda department, and the craftsmen in the shipyard also worked hard, even if they could not get a huge reward of 10,000 gold, but as long as they could give Groundbreaking ideas and techniques, I believe that the evil dragon monarch will not hesitate.
A trading city, a city on the Inland Sea, and a capital of Nice.
This city, once famous for its shipbuilding technology, is now increasingly dilapidated and undeserved.
In the middle of the third era, the magic power began to rise. This era is also a good time for those ambitious ambitionists, but it is no less than a nightmare for those who have no strength at the bottom of society and try to live in peace.
Nice is one of the oldest cities in the trading city. This coastal capital is located on the coast. Because of the storms that occur every year, the main materials that support the shipbuilding industry, wood and steel, are not available. Other cities coordinate imports.
At the beginning, the successive heads of state of the trading city supported the development of Nice and provided various conveniences to the city. However, with the changes in recent years, the maritime power of the city has reached the threshold, and the ruler's main energy will be transferred to land. After the construction, Nice was gradually neglected, and slowly fell down.
Increasing material prices have made shipyard profits continue to decline, coupled with the economic downturn and unsupported national policies in the overall industry environment, leading to continuous decline in business. In order to survive, many shipyards have begun to actively transform.
As a result, the number of unemployed people is increasing, and a large number of unemployed people are forced to lay off. As a result, public security in the entire city is deteriorating, and external reputation is deteriorating. Necessary, very few people are willing to come to this city again, and the decline of the floating population has further caused the unemployment rate of other industries to rise, and a vicious circle has emerged.
The government is indifferent to this, and people cannot rely on themselves to get out of this predicament. The frustrated residents give up on their own, indulge in alcohol anesthesia, indifference to family and children, and the whole city is dead.
Many people who grew up here and loved the city faced this situation with a pessimistic view. Unless the maritime war broke out and the demand of the city-state increased sharply, the city would sooner or later become a flooded seawater. Island, completely dead.
Many people with the conditions are going out, trying to escape from this city where there is no hope or future.
Corvette walked into the dockyard.
"Mr. Tutor." After seeing him, several scattered apprentices bowed their heads and saluted.
He waved his hand: "You continue."
The apprentices crouched down again, or sat on the ground, busy with the work in their hands.
The outermost part of the workshop is the showroom. The ship models from all over Eladia are displayed one by one. The design of the rooms is also very clever. The cabinets spiral up along the stairs. The magical guided warship representing the highest technology of the era is placed on the top. Like a bright pearl.
Light from the window holes on both sides of the wall, reflected on the slate floor, and sang a strip of light across the room. The overlapping silhouettes of light and darkness are like dragon markings.
The apprentices will study here for three to five years. Only after they have a thorough knowledge of the theoretical knowledge of ship construction, working principles, basic data, and so on, will they have the opportunity to be selected as a disciple by their tutors to learn deeper manufacturing techniques.
In its heyday, more than a hundred apprentices at Cowitt's workshops studied here, and now there are only seven children still studying in the dockyard workshops.
Corvette stepped into the light and dark spots and entered the foundry room in the core area of ​​the dockyard.
The door was opened, and the sight suddenly opened up. Twelve fused-cast giant steels acted as load-bearing columns, supporting this extremely spacious room. The four stone walls had windows, and the roof was covered by a sophisticated design ventilation system. The indoor furnishings are extremely simple and even a bit confusing. All kinds of castings and fasteners are randomly stacked in the corners. Some have been covered with dust and have been left unattended for a long time.
"Charlie, how are you talking to them?" He asked.
A young man in his twenties came over and shook his head. "These businessmen are vampires. They think we have no ability to pay our debts and we don't want to give money."
After speaking, the young man paused and then added: "Teacher, why don't you want to go to the north to have a look. From the time we sought help to the present, we haven't found any support in this city, but if we go to the north, With your experience and technology, who can stop you from getting that bounty? "
"From the external propaganda over there, Northland attaches great importance to the marine industry, and your work can be strongly supported there to ensure that you can concentrate on the research of new marine vessels."
"I've heard enough of you."
Corvette took a look at the only disciple who was willing to stay with him, and he was a little disapproved: "What about the level of shipbuilding in the Northland is not clear. What if we need to start from scratch? We do n’t build ships for money. If you build a ship for money alone, you ca n’t make good ships, because sooner or later you will make more crude products in order to make more money.

"Shipbuilders don't need money, but shipbuilding requires money, mentor."
The young man quickly retorted: "Before talking about dreams and feelings, we must guarantee that we can survive."
He took a bite of bitter coffee and went on to say, "This city cannot be saved by your insistence alone. Even if your technology is at the top of Elladia, it cannot reverse the fact that Nice is declining. I have seen enough ugly faces, without the support of loans, I am afraid that our expenses will not be able to survive this month. Going to the north is not to let you give up your dreams, it is just to change to an environment that can better achieve your ideal ambitions. "
After listening to it, Corvette didn't say anything, but looked at his proud disciple and asked quietly, "Charlie, is this your idea?"
Under the gaze of the instructor, the young man hesitated for a while, and finally nodded.
"You have no reason to think like this. Young people should go outside. If you want to go, go for it. I support you."
Corvette smiled gently: "But I choose to stay here, Charlie. If everyone chooses to escape, this city will truly become a dead city. This is my home, my acquaintances, friends, memories It ’s all here, how do you let me leave it? You should understand me. Do n’t worry, let an old guy like me stay here, as long as there are people, there is hope in Nice.

Corvette's words fluttered and the room became quiet for a moment.
It took a long time for the young man to sigh: "Since this is the case, I will think of a solution again." He is an orphan, seeing Cowitt as a master, how could he leave this old man over sixty years old alone to leave.
But as soon as his words fell, he heard a riot from outside.
"What are you doing!"
The apprentice's frightened and angry voice came in, accompanied by the muffled sound of heavy objects falling to the ground.
Both were shocked, and Corvette stepped forward, opened the door, and checked the condition of the display reception room.
Ming's dangling sword reflected the sunlight, and he could not open his eyes. A group of guards wearing full body armor rushed in, pushing the apprentice to the ground with a rude gesture.
"Stop, soldier! What are you doing here?"
Corvette shouted loudly. As a well-known shipbuilder, he had travelled south and north in his youth and had met many great people. These soldiers could not frighten him.
"Mr. Corvette."
The lead canned body paused for a while ~ EbookFREE.me ~ There were only two eyes exposed in the helmet, and he glanced expressionlessly, saying stiffly: "Given the city plan, your dock was requisitioned."
"requisition?"
Corvette laughed angrily, staring directly at the soldiers without fear, scolding: "This land, the dock, I bought and built 20 years ago, is a private property protected by the city-state law, you have no right Requisition, no one can do it! "
"I know."
The soldier's eyes were smiling, with a bit of irony: "So Mr. Corvette, you can take your voucher from that year and go to the city hall to receive the subsidy of twenty gold coins."
Twenty?
What a joke!
But no matter how much Corvette resisted, in a blink of an eye, he was driven out of his dock by a strong soldier until his was in intimate contact with the cold ground. He still didn't believe the brutal treatment he suffered, his eyes were all Incredible.
This city is really not saved.