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

"Is that it?... Now I'm sorry, but it's a good decision, but aren't they going to reject it from that department?

Takeo asks questions.

"I checked with the General Affairs Bureau.

If you choose a few people from each station in Royal Relations HR, they say it takes precedence over your current workplace.

Correct, they said that a discussion would be set up when all of that department or something, but basically they said no whole department or anything.

"I see."

Takeo nods at William's explanation, but immediately begins to worry with the feeling of "hmm".

"Mr. Takeo, what is it?

Leila asks.

"Oh, it's not about Mr. William and the others.

... Mr. Leila, is the establishment of the institute almost definitive?

"Yes. Mr. Takeo's inauguration as director has been decided.

"Really... then it will include the establishment of a test platoon...

I was thinking about what to do with that HR.

"Do you want to pull out of Grandpa's place?

Alice asks.

"It must also be a hand to recruit from soldiers in Elvis territory...

The personnel who were the lords of the test platoon would like to choose from the Wang Capital.

"Why is that?

Alma asks.

"The research institute I plan to be entrusted with is royal.

Then I think the royal castle's civilian breath-taking martial artists or researchers will be sent in.

"Surely you can think of enough.

William nods.

"There will be more surveillance than being royal.

But it's a limited budget. You don't need a person who just complains head-on.

Then I thought I'd actively hire a Wang Du warlord from here before they send me in to take a body that won't hide anything from Wang Du.

The test platoon will also evaluate the weapons and devise tactical ideas.

My surveillance report will be written as well.

Is it still a better place to be watched by those I hired since the interview than by those who were elected on their own by the civil servants of Wang Capital?

"... if we're going to have the same surveillance, Mr. Takeo wants to be monitored by someone he likes...

By the way, what are Mr. Takeo's recruitment criteria?

Alma asks.

"My recruitment criteria... are they rich in ideas and practitioner abilities... interesting?

I guess it would be better if you were old and experienced above... "

"Interesting?... do you have such recruitment criteria?

"Well, I know it's funny... but I want to have fun and do research, so it would be nice if people didn't offend me.

"I see.

Would Mr. Takeo also like to choose from this bunch of resumes?

William asks.

"... this resume is only Mr. William and the rest of you, isn't it?

Is that something you could hire for a test platoon...

I'd be very grateful if I could choose from this resume.

"Hmm, let's check with your father there.

This afternoon it's a meeting with the royal and aristocratic council and a civilian.

I'm going to ask everyone what Takeo thinks.

"Best wishes.

Takeo bowed his head to William.

"Well, you've decided on the top of the martial and civilian ranks.

The next thing we know is the city we're moving to.

"" Yes.

Alma and Leila reply.

Takeo and Alice are listening in silence.

"We've squeezed in as many as two from city candidates in the territory in the past week.

One is a town in agricultural land and the other is a town facing a river.

Brother Cliff, given the relocation of the proprietary bureau above, I chose these two only places near town where development is possible, but...

Before you make your final decision, Mr. Takeo, you want Alice's opinion.

"Leila, do your sisters think both are good?

Alice asks questions.

"It is.

Both the town in the farmland and the town facing the river are the streets' strongholds, and the size of the soldier's garrison and the slight renovation make it possible to expand from the current town to the city the reason for the selection.

"I see."

Takeo nods.

"Mr. Takeo, give me an opinion that came to mind when I asked you to look at the materials on the two lands.

Alma says.

"... okay.

Let me see the material. Please also provide a map of this neighborhood.

William and the others began to put the material in front of Takeo.

"Hmm..."

Takeo is troubled with his neck tilted and arms put together.

Anyone but Takeo has a neat tee time.

As for Alice, she said, "I don't know, so thank you, Master Takeo." and had renounced the selection.

"What do you think, Mr. Takeo?

Leila asks.

"I'm the one facing this river...

A river dossier... how wide and deep is the river?

"Um... is that material... this it?

Alma brings materials from her desk.

Takeo begins to read the material.

"Master Takeo, is there something in the river?

Alice asks.

"No... just curious.

In my knowledge, there are three kinds of castles in large part.

It's Mountain Castle, Hirayama Castle, and Heijo.

"Hmm... what are the characteristics of that?

"Mountain Castle is a fortress that makes use of natural terrain on the summit of the mountain.

Hirayama Castle is a castle built on land that includes low mountains, hills, and flatlands around it.

Heijo is three types of castles built using only flatlands.

"Yes."

"Mountain Castle, Hirayama Castle and Hirayama Castle in that order translate into meaning from a defensive facility to an institution that sought political functions.

The towns in this farmland, the towns facing the river, you can see that Mr. William and the others want political and economic towns, not defensive bases.

"" Yes.

Leila and Alma reply.

"The thought that came to mind when I looked at these two regions was that the first was the selection of agricultural lands and industries in the territory as the spindle, and the second was the selection of logistical hubs as the spindle.

"Logistics hub?

William asks.

"Yes.

I wrote in a river dossier earlier that this river... is also 300m wide and 20-25m deep.

... I wonder how you got a bridge over here... but... well, good.

So, this river, but according to the materials, there is a source between Elvis territory and Dwarf country.

Through the middle of the city, where the eastern town of Elvis territory and the Elvis mansion are located, and through the king's capital stop on the county of Godwin territory, the estuary is said to lead to the county of Temple territory.

"Oh, is that the river?

Sister Leila, it's a river where you can play boats halfway to East Town, right?

"... oh, the river that Alice drowned Smith once upon a time.

Says Leila as she remembers.

"That... happened, didn't it?

Alice makes a face of "Shit".

"... I don't ask because I'm scared of how it goes around there...

Miss Alice, how wide and deep was the river on Elvis territory?

"Huh?... right...

Was the river about 20m wide... I think it was... 4m deep or a little deeper... "

Alice worries about "um..."

"... how much water is gushing out... strange... well let's not worry about this now either.

So, I think we can do water shipping on this.

It also meticulously faces the territory of the three counts.

It is also likely to be useful for navigating merchant ships and transporting soldiers.

"Um... is it logistics on the ship?

William bothers.

"Mr. William, can't you?

"No, I don't.

However, our kingdom doesn't emphasize water transport, does it?

I'm not thinking clearly.

The big river is actually only about that river.

And then there's no river that's deep enough for the ship to pass through.

The number of rivers is high, though.

When it comes to ships, we should have a strong image of fishing vessels in territories facing the sea, like Temple territory.

The rest would be large transporters with other countries, right?

"I see.

So do we have to think about small carriers... "

"By the way, Master Takeo, how do small carriers work?

Tell me what Takeo thinks.

Alice asks.

"Huh? Move it with some power, sail it up and get wind, row it with people..."

"Mr. Takeo, the fishing boats in this kingdom are certainly sailing.

Though I feel like large transport ships in other countries were sailing as well.

The boat you play on is hand rowing, right?

Leila tells Takeo.

"... what will you do when the wind stops?

"The magicians wind up on aerosols and cyclones to move on.

Alma says.

"Huh..."

Takeo returns a raw reply. "Well, power engines don't develop, do they? I thought."

"Hmm, Mr. Takeo, you think it's better to face the river to develop the local economy.

"Yes.

I think that if we can use the river to transport, we can reduce travel time between cities.

In doing so, we will be able to distribute ingredients and supplies that we have never been able to deliver, and we hope for the development of industry.

It is also expected to reduce the cost of warfare by consuming fewer foodstuffs due to shorter travel times militarily.

Takeo answered William's question.