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"You mean building railways and mechanized ports?"
Muradin smacked his lips, with a lot of wine hanging on his thick beard. Dwarf men like to grow beards, which makes them look more mature.
"Yes, we're building railways. It's not easy to build roads nowadays. The cost of land transportation is very high. If we rely on horse-drawn carriages for transportation, there are great limitations. Half or even more of a hundred kilograms of food will be consumed on the road. If it rains, it will be even more troublesome, because all the food will be soaked and spoiled."
What Arthas wanted were dwarven and gnome craftsmen. Dwarves were more inclined to forge objects, and they could create identical objects by giving them blueprints.
The dwarves are more inclined to invent, perhaps because of Mimiron, the King of Creation. The development of the technology tree is still very important, and the scene of thousands of cannons firing at the same time can still kill a large number of hero units. The improvement of personal strength is very important, and technological invention is also very important. Unless you have reached the level of a Titan, let alone thousands of cannons firing at the same time, even if you shoot a meteor cannon, it may just be an itch.
However, at the present stage and in the future, the power of science and technology still occupies the mainstream. The two power systems do not affect each other. Science and technology not only enhances the firepower of war, but also develops the territory. The more advanced the technology, the more developed the territory is than the more primitive one. Today, the Eastern Kingdom of Azeroth is still in the Middle Ages, relying on roads and carriages for transportation, which is extremely inefficient.
"Well, let me introduce you to someone."
Muradin walked into the group, found a silent dwarf and brought him over.
"This is Xiko Thermapura, a famous craftsman in Gnomeregan. Xiko, this is Prince Arthas of Lordaeron."
Muradin introduced the two to facilitate their communication.
Arthas extended his hand and said in dwarven language very skillfully, "It's nice to meet you, Master Craftsman Xiko."
"Oh, no, no, no, I'm not the Master Craftsman. The Master Craftsman is Golbin Mekkatorque."
Xico was not as crazy as he later became, but from his twinkling eyes, he still longed for the position of master craftsman.
In just a moment, Arthas felt that he could use the other party. He didn't care whether the dwarf lived or died, he just wanted to get the dwarf's talent.
"You are a talent recommended by Muradin. I believe you will become a great craftsman in the future. By the way, I have an idea. See if you can realize it."
Xico Thermapura will be the villain of the dwarves in the future. He is less talented than Master Tinker Mekkatorque, but not much different. After the dwarves suffered heavy losses due to the invasion of the troggs, he became more and more eager for the position of Master Tinker. Therefore, he made up his mind to get the position of Master Tinker. He gave the poison gas and false data he developed to Mekkatorque, saying that the poison gas can kill the troggs, and use filters to block it to ensure that the dwarves in the city will not be disturbed.
However, the fact is that the cavemen were not killed by the poison gas, but were strengthened and became more violent. They passed the filter and killed a large number of dwarves who had no time to react. This battle almost caused the dwarves to lose 80% of their population, almost reaching the state of extinction, and they have never recovered since then. And Xico Thermapura's conspiracy was also discovered. He made the remaining dwarves disgusted with the plan of the Great Craftsman, and overthrew Mekkatorque's rule and became the Great Craftsman himself.
This is a typical case of power being the enemy.
But Alsace didn't care about all this. On the contrary, people like him were very easy to deal with. They were not afraid of having flaws, but were afraid of having no weaknesses.
"This is a really good idea. In fact, we have achieved mechanization in Gnomeregan a long time ago. If Your Highness wants to build railways and mechanized ports, I will be happy to help."
Craftsman Xico had a good impression of Alsace, mainly because Alsace's temperament had an effect on all creatures. Men who saw him wanted to make friends with him, and women who saw him wanted to mate with him.
"Okay, let's just do some simple work for now. If Master Xico is interested, I would like to hire you as the director of my research institute, responsible for developing technology and various useful inventions. You are a great craftsman in my territory, and all those who are interested in studying engineering must call you the principal. If you still have time to teach them a lesson, that would be great."
Alsace promised all kinds of benefits and spoke highly of his territory. Now it is in ruins and many agricultural, civilian and military products have not been invented.
Listening to Alsace's plan and promise, Xike's eyes became brighter and brighter, but he still wanted to become a master craftsman instead of working for others. "Can I think about it?"
"Of course."
Alsace didn't say anything more about this matter. He could see that the other party was already interested, but if he wanted to recruit her for a long time, it would still require some planning and details.
Soon someone came to call Xike away, and they also had to deal with the problem of the aircraft. At this time, the dwarves had invented an aircraft, which was not stable and could only carry dwarves or dwarves. Arthas had also seen it, and it was obviously the aircraft of the human units in Warcraft, a simple aircraft with a strong steam style. In reality, there are still many unstable factors, such as the sudden loss of power and crashing. In terms of seeking death, dwarves and gnomes are not weaker than goblins, or it can be said that those who like to invent are all like this.
"He always aspired to be a master craftsman."
Muradin suddenly gave a reminder, then he took a sip of wine and began to close his eyes and fall asleep.
"Thank you."
Alsace nodded. He might know what to do, but he wasn't sure.
Back in the tent, Arthas called Marlan, Bridget and Alleria together and told them about his plan.
Aurelia didn't know much about dwarves, so she didn't say anything. Instead, Marlan narrowed his eyes and said, "It seems that if we want to recruit Xico, we have to start with the fact that he wants to become a master craftsman."
"Help him become a master craftsman? That's impossible. And after he becomes a master craftsman, he will not come to help you anymore."
Bridget found it a little impossible. It was indeed difficult to recruit such craftsmen.
"Why don't you recruit other dwarves? When the number of dwarves increases, they will naturally need a position similar to the Great Craftsman to lead them. At the same time, let Xiko hit a wall in Gnomeregan and let him know that it is impossible. He will naturally look for another solution, and joining your army is the best choice."
Naris, who had been silent all this time, suddenly spoke, with a mixture of conspiracy and scheming.