Building roads is a very expensive business.

On the earth, most of the time the construction of roads is mainly funded by the government, supplemented by private capital, and it is rare for private capital to build a road completely independently.

Because the road network can be said to be the main artery of a country, the importance is self-evident, and if it is not controlled by the government itself, it is easy to have big problems.

If possible, Xu Yi also hopes that the road network he has planned in mind will be built at the expense of the Lampari Kingdom itself.

But the fact is that the financial situation of the Lampari Kingdom is indeed very bad, and the major chambers of commerce and various nobles in the kingdom may be very rich, but the kingdom's finances themselves have no money.

Reflected in the city of Bangta, that is, the lord of the city, Count Satsuma, and the presidents of the big chambers of commerce can live an extremely luxurious life every day, but the financial income of the city itself has little money to spare.

It is obviously impossible for such a poor financial situation to support the cost of building roads.

So Xu Yi immediately gave up the idea of letting Bangta City or the Lampari Kingdom fund the construction of the road, and instead funded the construction himself.

Viscount Leslie's advice before leaving can also be regarded as a warning to Xu Yi, which makes him have no confidence and expectation to continue the expansion of the Chamber of Commerce's factory on Viscount Leslie, or the territory of the Stark family, so it is imperative to develop the Falling Rain Valley.

Although the Falling Rain Valley is well located, right at the confluence of the Falling Rain Forest and the Hengduan Mountains, it can be easier to establish contact with the elven dreams of the Nightsong Forest and several dwarven tribes, including the Norma tribe and the Angora tribe, but after all, it is fifty kilometers away from Bangta City, if you want to develop. Traffic must be secured, so it is imperative to build a road to Bonta City first.

The total length of the road is expected to be around fifty to fifty-five kilometers. According to the quotation of 60 silver coins for one square meter of cement concrete of the Amrley Chamber of Commerce, a strip three meters wide was built. The 15-centimeter-thick cement water-concrete road, which can accommodate two horse-drawn carriages in parallel, costs about 130,000 to 150,000 gold coins, including the cost of building the roadbed.

It should be said that this price is not high for a highway of more than 50 kilometers, but it is already equivalent to all the current liquidity of the New Flying Chamber, and Xu Yi certainly cannot pay all in cash.

"That's not simple, according to the old method, pay with cement. President Cruise patted his chest and said to Xu Yi with a proud face: "We are all old friends. I trust President Xu. Our chamber of commerce can help you do the project first, and the money can be paid slowly, I'm not in a hurry, haha......"

Xu Yi glanced at him, thinking that he was not in a hurry.

According to President Cruise's plan, I am afraid that he will also spend more money on this road, so that the Amrley Chamber of Commerce can continue to monopolize the cement produced by the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce and continue to expand its leading position in the construction industry.

Of course, Xu will not oppose this model.

He was reluctant to pay cash, and using cement to offset the price was an acceptable option.

After some time of operation, the cement workshop of the Norma tribe was put into operation. The dwarves have gradually mastered the production technology of cement, coupled with the gradual investment in the magic grinding machine and other related magic machinery developed by the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce, and now the cement output of the Norma tribe has increased significantly, from the previous monthly output of 3,000 tons of cement to the current 7,000 tons.

With the opening of two other cement workshops in cooperation between the Angolan and Norman tribes. The monthly cement output under the name of Xinfei Chamber of Commerce will exceed 20,000 tons!

According to the price of six gold coins for one ton of cement agreed by Xu Yi and Chairman Cruise, it only takes one or two months for the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce to pay the total cost of this road project purely on cement.

Of course. If Xu also sold the cement publicly, the price would definitely exceed six gold coins a tonne. Hence more profit.

But the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce now needs to carry out too many construction projects, and it is simply inseparable from the Amrley Chamber of Commerce. Xu Yi is also happy to rely on cement to maintain a good cooperative relationship between the two chambers of commerce.

In any case, the production of cement is mainly made of limestone and clay dug by the dwarves in the mountains of the Hengduan Mountains, and the cost is almost negligible.

"Okay, let's do it. Thinking of this, Xu Yi nodded, which can be regarded as confirming another cooperation between the two parties. "By the way, President Cruise, I heard that President Morgan of the Chamber of Commerce approached you and said that you want to cooperate with your Amrley Chamber of Commerce to conduct research on magic machinery?"

President Cruise waved his hand disdainfully: "Cut, this guy has not only looked for me, but I am afraid that he has found all the chambers of commerce in Bonta City that have some strength." However, there are almost no promises to him, because everyone knows that in the research of magic machinery, I am afraid that no one can compare to your Xinfei Chamber of Commerce, rather than thankless, it is better to honestly do what you are good at. You say yes, President Xu?"

That's a good thing to say. Xu Yi nodded, but a sneer came out in his heart.

To say that the Amrley Chamber of Commerce rejected the invitation of the Falcao Chamber of Commerce to cooperate in the research of magic machinery, but if it is said that the Amrley Chamber of Commerce is not interested in the research of magic machinery at all, it is not believed to kill Xu Yi.

Now, in Bonta City, including the Falcao Chamber of Commerce, which has no intention of concealing its intentions, almost all the powerful chambers of commerce have begun to devote themselves to the study of magical machinery to a greater or lesser extent.

Not only for the huge profits brought by the magic machine, but also in order to be able to master the relevant technology of the magic machine, and develop the magic machine according to their own needs.

Now in the big chambers of commerce in Bangta City, without exception, they have all started to use the magic machinery produced by the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce.

In the case of the Falcao Chamber of Commerce, just last week, Chairman Morgan personally placed an order for 10,000 small magic drills to Xu Yi.

At the same time, President Morgan also expressed strong interest in the magic impact crusher shown by Xu Yi, and said that once the trial is successful, he will submit a large number of orders to the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce again.

The price of a small magic drill is 78 gold coins each, and 10,000 units is a full 780,000 gold coins.

And the price of the magic impact crusher Xu is even as high as 260 gold coins per unit, if you want to order it in large quantities. It will undoubtedly cost a lot of gold coins.

If these two kinds of mine magic machinery Falcao Chamber of Commerce can successfully develop their own products, they can make their own zuò. It will undoubtedly save a huge amount of gold.

The same is true for the Amrri Chamber of Commerce, which has the same situation as other chambers of commerce.

All chambers of commerce want to get rid of this status quo of being clearly made a lot of profits by the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce. But after using the magic machine, everyone has to admit that these magic machines are indeed very useful, so much so that now these chambers of commerce can't do without these magic machines at all.

Since it is inseparable, the only way left is to develop it yourself, and strive to master the technology of producing these magic machines by your own efforts, and no longer be subject to the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce.

It's just that so far, in addition to Xu Yi's initiative to hand over some of the technology's magic fan, some results have been achieved. In terms of other magic machines, especially large ones, the other chambers of commerce can be regarded as completely unsuccessful.

These thoughts flashed through his mind, Xu Yi couldn't help the amusement in his heart, patted President Cruise on the shoulder, and said cordially: "Of course, we are good partners, if the Amrley Chamber of Commerce is really interested in researching magic machines, President Cruise, you can come to me directly." As long as I can help, I will do my best to help. ”

"Really?" President Cruise's eyes lit up, and he snapped up and smiled awkwardly. Shaking his head, he said: "No, no, our Amrley Chamber of Commerce still honestly went to build a house and did a good job." This kind of complex thing can only be played by you, Chairman Xu, and the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce. I'm not going to join in the fun. ”

Xu Yi smiled slightly and did not continue the topic. Instead, he and President Crews discussed the specific plans and plans for the construction of the road.

It was nearly dusk after talking to President Crews, and Xu Yiwan declined President Crews' invitation to dinner. Pacing to a large courtyard in the south of the city of Bangta.

In view of the addition of Evita and Akali's five classmates, the small building where the two lived before was obviously no longer suitable for the Magic Research Institute, so Xu Yi bought the courtyard in advance in the name of the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce.

This courtyard was the original residence of a certain viscount in Bonta City, and because the viscount left Bonta City, it was only vacant and was bought by Xu Yi.

Covering an area of more than 2,000 square meters, the compound includes three small buildings and several cottages, and in addition to allowing the current ten employees of the Magic Research Institute to conduct research work at the same time, it also provides additional accommodation for five of Evita and Akali's classmates.

When Xu Yi walked into the gate of the courtyard, he happened to smell a burst of aroma.

Sniffing hard, Xu Yi was immediately sure that tonight's dinner must be Evita's craftsmanship.

Sure enough, as soon as I entered the hall behind the main entrance, I saw Evita unzipping her apron around her waist and preparing to sit down for dinner.

Seeing Xu Yi suddenly approaching, a group of people were stunned.

After a while, Akali jumped up and greeted Xu Yi excitedly, "Lord Grower, why are you here?"

Xu Yi smiled slightly: "I have no place to eat, so I came to eat." ”

After glancing at the dishes on the table, Xu Yi pointed to one of the plates that was a little charred and smiled, "Let me guess, this dish should be made by Akali, right?"

Akali suddenly glared at Xu Yi angrily, and snorted coldly, "I'm sorry, Lord Grown, you guessed wrong. ”

"Oh, is there anyone else besides you who can make a plate of dishes that should be stir-fried like a barbecue?" Xu Yi said with a pretended surprise.

Everyone at the table burst into laughter.

"Elder, you're really mistaken, Cecilia volunteered to make this dish, and it's none of Akali's business. Bella laughed on the side.

"Huh?" Xu Yi looked at Cecilia who blushed in surprise, and couldn't imagine that this taciturn girl, who was even several times quieter than Evita, would actually cook worse than Akali. "It's a real surprise. I thought that quiet girls could cook like Evita, but I didn't think there were exceptions. ”

Cecilia's head hung lower, and she nibbled on the bread in her hand without saying a word.

"Grown, don't bully Cecilia, she's shy. Claire, who has natural black curly hair, smiled: "In case she can't think about it tonight and runs to my room to cry again, then I will have to ask the elder for compensation." ”

Cecilia jerked her head up, slammed her fist on Claire's shoulder, and said angrily, "You're going to cry!"

Seeing Cecilia's appearance, everyone couldn't help but laugh even louder.

Finding that even Xiuqi, a guy who had never had a good face, couldn't help but snicker, Xu Yi couldn't help but feel very relieved in his heart.

It seems that after this period of work and getting along, these young people have fully adapted to life here.

And it is precisely because of their vitality and talent that the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce has been able to develop all kinds of amazing magic machines again and again.

These young people may not know it themselves, but Xu Yi is sure.

As long as they work hard enough, they will definitely become powerful magical mechanical engineers in the future, and become a vital part of the magical industrial system.

His eyes swept over the young man's face, and Xu Yi suddenly found a problem.

"By the way, what about Wella? Why didn't you see her? Did she go out to eat?" asked Xu Yi.

In order to facilitate the research work, after buying this hospital, Xu Yi asked Weina to move from the office in the factory to work here.

Because Wella is now alone in Bonta City, her food and lodging are also solved in the same courtyard with Cecilia and others.

"Sister Wella went out before dinner, saying that she was going to meet someone, but she didn't say when she would be back. Evita replied.

"See someone?" Xu was a little puzzled.

After returning from Saltan City, during this time, Wella didn't even want to go out of the gate, she just didn't want to see her acquaintances in the city of Bonta, why did she suddenly go to see someone today?

"Sister Wella might be going out to meet her boyfriend, so let's not wait for her. Akali waved her hand. "Sir, sit down and eat, too, it just so happens that Evita did a little more today. But why don't you go back to dinner today?

"There's an event in the academy today, and Vivien stayed at the academy for dinner and didn't come back. Otherwise, why do you think I'm here to eat?" Xu Yi replied casually and sat down with doubts.

"That's not right, even if you want to find a place to eat, you should go to Steele's house. You're Steele's boyfriend now, and Steele will be welcome to eat with her. Bella said.

Xiu Qi, who was sitting opposite Xu Yi, stiffened, looked up at Xu Yi, a complicated look flashed in his eyes, and lowered his head again to eat silently.

"I'd like to, but Steele hasn't come back from Kalmar City today to promote our Chamber of Commerce, so I can't have a candlelight dinner with Grand Magician Camilla, right?"

The crowd laughed again.

The laughter had just stopped, and suddenly footsteps sounded at the door.

Xu Yi looked back and saw Wei Na walking in side by side with a person.

After seeing the person beside Wei Na clearly, Xu Yi was stunned for a moment.

"Rem, why are you back?" (To be continued......)