Chapter 69 (1/2)
Chapter 69
69 War Economy 3
One month later .
The floating docks has been completed, and now the 3 captured ships are on their way to the docks .
And, technicians were frequently going in and out .
Among them, there is Kunz-san of a woodworking and processing shop, which I requested for the renovation of my shop in the capital .
If you think about it, there is no reason not to come .
Kunz-san, who is greedy for the knowledge of new technologies, is also excellent in handling technologies of foreign countries, even in my territory .
Of course, He will come…… .
There is a temporary accommodation in the harbor, where you can also eat for a small fee . Cooking is done by our residents, but the ingredients are brought from the Earl of Bozes, so we pick it up cheaply . The Earl is planning to make a profit after this, so I will give you that as a service .
Some of those were former POWs who also came from the Bozes territory and bought an explanation and got out . (元捕虜だった者の一部も、ボーゼス領からやって来て、説明役を買って出てくれている。)
When I’m not around, they don’t understand a lot of words, but it seems that they are able to communicate to a certain extent, because they are trying to learn words very seriously and also by showing gestures after gestures .
Conversely, some of the technicians also remember some words but still calls it with a different word .
Yeah, technicians doesn’t have a broader mind…… .
There were 6 Shipwrights, 2 on each ship, one died due to illness before reaching this country, and another one died because he was at the bottom of the ship when the ships disappeared, and then all of the remaining four Shipwrights hoped for exile and naturalization to our country .
Besides, except for those who mainly served as soldiers, there were many people who chose to work as ordinary people and got pretty good payment and chose to live a normal life, rather than being captive and living without prospects for returning home .
[If I’m still alive at that time, I will gather the facts and evidences, go to the other side of the world and slap to their faces, [who waged the war], but if not, then there’s a chance I’ll be taken for granted, undoubtedly . ]
Perhaps there was a concern that [such a ship didn’t came], in that case, the possibility of returning home is zero .
In that case, it would be better to naturalize in this country and blend in with the people .
Even if you think that’s the case, there are some things that you can’t let go of .
I don’t even know what that feels like .
I made a simple dictionary and everyone is trying their hardest to learn the language of this country . Apparently, they seem to think that they are more likely to live happily in this country than their home country .
Although it might be difficult for those who left their families and lovers behind, it was well known that they were all dead, if they didn’t put on a warm feeling at that time, they wouldn’t realize that our country’s impressions were not so bad .
Everyone knows that they were suddenly pushed and bombarded unilaterally .
It would be a big help, if the person who actually operates the ship is on my side . Things like navigation and tactics, can be learned in various books, but the actual sail and hands-on operations, you will not be able learn and experience it just by reading books .
Some of the officers offered their cooperation as well .
Well, I know that our country does not have a decent ship nor a cannon except for the [protection of the G.o.ddess], so there is no reverse invasion, defense is also dependent on the [protection of the G.o.ddess] and I thought that if you suggest naval warfare, it will probably be dismissed by the country .
[Protection of the G.o.ddess]
Yeah, that’s the setting this time .
The divine punishment of the G.o.ddess, which is received by those who try to harm this continent without the permission of the G.o.ddess .
The G.o.ddess removed the crew as punishment and picked up the ship, which is then given to our country .
If you try to take the ship and escape, the ship will be automatically returned to the docks when you leave the continent to a certain distant .
Of course, those who were riding the ship will be left on the spot .
Now then, how many do you think will take a ship and run away after listening to it?
There is no sailor who does not know the fear of being left behind out in the open sea where no land can be seen .
Besides, this is the first super-long-distance, non-stop voyage, which is only achievable with sufficient supply of water, food, and adequate number of crew members . Even if you take a ship which has yet to be completed along a few crew members, the possibility to return to your home country safely, is non-existent .
And if you escape to this country, the treatment is not so bad for those who have offered their cooperation and you will find that, it is much better than being in your home country .
Young people have sparkling eyes, with sufficient money, asking for a teaching from a master . For the low-ranked sailors, who were being treated like a fool by the officers, this is a big opportunity .
With this, will you escape together and listen to the officers who treats them like slaves?
Between us or their former officers, who will they follow?
I wonder … . Was there anyone who is willing to abandon the place where they can live freely and happily, just to go somewhere and become a slave?
Even if you fled to a neighboring country, the situation will probably even worse than here .
In other words, low-ranking sailors, forced recruits and criminals aiming for amnesty can be used .
That’s it… .
Of course, there are recording devices in the room, and some of them are set up to spy on you .
The officers who are cooperating with us are marked especially strict .
Well, if you can remember the words of a pretty girl, I wonder if you really plan to naturalize from the bottom of your heart .
Because they’re pretty good… . They are!
As an instructor for the ship’s operation and maneuvering skills, I’ll give out quite a high salary and I will not stop them if they want to get off the ship, to help with our farming, fishing and forestry . Because he is a strong sailor, he will be a good son-in-law .
So I don’t know if it’s true or not, but everyone is diligent in memorizing words, and during their free time they talk to the women around them and practice their words……
Is that really the only purpose?
Oi, that guy over there! That child is only ten years old!
Oi, that guy over there! That child is only ten years old!
The construction work of the military port was steadily progressing in the Earl Bozes territory . Simultaneously, construction of a shipyard was also done .
In addition, in order to train sailors, training facilities has been created .
Many people are moving out, not only from neighboring territories but also from distant territories, even from the capital, either being permitted by the lord or escaping illegally, they are all aiming at the Bozes territory .
As a construction worker .
Plotting business to profit with people gathered .
And as sailors, or Navy soldiers .
The Bozes territory, receives full support from the country, with flowing people and funds .
The people and funds are steadily flowing further and further .
The foods .
Daily necessities .
Luxury goods .
The booze .
The beautiful women .
The Bozes territory rapidly swelled up, and the public order has deteriorated . After seeing it, the Earl seems to be spending his days with extreme stomach ache…… .
On the other hand, the Viscountess Yamano territory is doing fine .
Thanks to the fishing boats and the nets, the catch has increased dramatically and the road to the territory was improved, making it easier to deliver raw fish to the neighboring territory, and various processed products were transported to the capital .
Water candy is more popular than I thought, and so it is also sent to the capital .
I’m going to keep making more of it per day, this water candy .