A Mid-level (Middle-aged) Office Worker’s Laid-Back Industrial Revolution in Another World

Everyone was gathered on the doorstep of the Elvis mansion.

"Well, shall we go home?

"Right.

The Counts of Godwin board the carriage.

"I'll be back for Alice and Mr. Takeo's wedding next.

"Yes."

Alice answers in the light.

"Really... we'll have even more delicious sweets next.

"Oh? The main guest cooks??

"You're coming around the corner... so you want a new one, right?

"Yeah, I'm looking forward to it.

Jesse nods.

"Lunch is in the carriage, so take it appropriately.

Takeo tells him so.

"Really? Thank you."

"Okay, we're leaving.

That's what your man tells you. The carriage starts to run.

"Grandpa, Alice, Smith, Mr. Takeo, Frederick, see you later.

Says Jesse as he waves.

The carriage headed towards the castle gate with freshness.

"Ha... I'm tired when my granddaughter comes back to keep standing up.

Grandpa Elvis says stupidity with a tired look.

"Ha, isn't it better than not coming home at all?

"No, no, Takeo, it's been two years since I've seen you two, hasn't it?

"Really?

So, Alice, since your lady's award?

"Uhm."

"Really... it's hard to come and go when the distance is far.

"Hmm..."

Smith is troubled.

"What's up? Smith boy."

"No... Layla, your sister will be difficult... but Jesse, I was wondering if you should be able to travel a little faster if you're as far away as your sister is?

"Hmm... maybe we should make sure it doesn't take a little longer even in the sense of cooperation between the three counts.

"Dear Takeo, do you have a good idea?

Smith asks.

"There is, but... you can't say it because you're afraid of Mr. Frederick.

"Is that me?

"My proposal costs a lot of money.

"No.

"Here."

Takeo laughs bitterly.

"Hehe, I thought I'd ask in the guest room about that.

Grandpa Elvis, Alice, Smith, Takeo and Frederick moved into the guest room.

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We're all in the right place while we grab lunch in the guest room.

Frederick makes tea, puts it in front of everyone, and falls back a little from everyone.

Mia was served freshly squeezed orange juice.

"Phew, it's a matter-off.

Everyone snorts at Grandpa Elvis's words.

"Is Takeo and Frederick meeting this afternoon?

"Around the bell at 9: 00, we plan to attend a meeting. Master Takeo, do you mind?

"Yes, it's no problem.

"Alice and Smith are perfect.

"I study, don't I?

Smith answers with a bitter smile.

"Um, don't encourage me.

And, Takeo, what was the way you said earlier to shorten your time with Count Godwin's territory?

"Hmm? It's easy, isn't it?

All you have to do is make a straight path.

"Straight?"

"Yeah, straight.

"What about mountains and rivers?

"The mountains will chop up, and you'll have to dig holes and bridge the river, right?

"I can't. We need a huge budget.

"Yeah, I guess.

"... Takeo, your place is not..."

"I was, wasn't I? I told you before, didn't I?

From here to Wangdu, you can go between the bells.

"Um, I told you.

Everyone nods except Smith.

"This isn't just purely about improving the performance of the box of travel, it's impossible without getting the road ready.

This begins with drawing lines almost in a straight line between cities.

So, if you really can't do it in a straight line, don't let it bypass you and we'll decide.

"I see... by the way, how far do you think the road is good?

"You'll need a width for four carriages.

"It's huge. What are the implications of that?

"The short travel time between cities has a positive military and economic impact.

How long till the Earl of Godwin realm with a horse?

"I'm expecting four days on a horse.

"If you go at the shortest straight distance, you should be able to travel in two or three days.

In doing so, ingredients that have never been delivered can be distributed, and we can hope for the development of industry.

In addition, because the distance traveled is shorter militarily, it is expected to reduce the cost of warfare by reducing the amount of food consumed.

"You can also mention that the fatigue accumulation of soldiers is lighter.

Frederick supplements Takeo's explanation.

"I see, the benefits seem enormous.

What's the downside, by the way?

"It's a huge cost.

"... there or..."

Grandpa Elvis gets discouraged.

"Besides, our country should only have a few precedents for drilling holes in the mountains.

That technical method also needs to be considered... hmm? Does Master Takeo know?

"Yeah, I know the outline.

"Sounds easy enough in terms of technology.

How do you do that?

"Right... the shielding method was generally popular.

"Shielding method?

"Yeah, well... let's say the diameter that opens to the mountain... is 12 meters?

"Yes."

"We will build and dig a 12m circular excavator from the start of the digging phase.

That's a way to dig a 12m hole at once instead of gradually making it bigger.

"Huh? That's amazing. What about the wall when you dig it? You're not gonna collapse?

"After digging 1m, install bricks all around so that the holes do not collapse.

The gap is concretely... uh... viscous, water-resistant, and if cured, it will be filled with 20 years of durable mud.

So it's a method of digging 1m to consolidate the outer wall, digging 1m to consolidate the outer wall...

"I see. It is necessary to collect large quantities of excavated soil while maintaining its treatment methods and brick quality.

That's going to be a hell of a lot of money.

"You've been watching my place for 10 to 30 years on the state budget.

"We can't even do that at Takeo's.

So... what can you do if it's a little less expensive?

"Hmm... would it be an expansion in road width and an improvement in road quality..."

"I know the width of the road... but what is road quality?

"How about building a carriageway?

On the same road, the horse passes through dirt and the wheels of the carriage pass through bricks.

I think that would make it hard and reduce the burden on the horse.

"I see... there are ways to do that.

In the meantime, I think I'll think about it when I'm done with the three Takeo projects.

"Right.

Grandpa Elvis and Frederick snorted.