Magic Industrial Age.

Chapter 272: Christmas Party (Subscription Request)
Lion Manor.

In the study room.

Butler Hoover handed over the information in his hand and said, "The ransom we have received, even without counting the magic props and materials, is a total of 400,000 gold tyres.

However, it is foreseeable that fewer and fewer people will be willing to redeem people in the future.”

"Those with money have already come. Those without money naturally cannot come. As for the war reparations of the Carlisle family?"

"Unless the new Marquis of Carlisle takes the throne, I'm afraid no one is qualified to discuss this matter."

"That means the knights, knight apprentices, and militiamen of the Carlisle family will have to stay here for a long time?"

"Yes!"

Luo Yi's eyes turned slightly, and he made a decision: "These people are excellent laborers, we can't let them sit idle.

Look around and see where the hardship and fatigue are, and let them take over."

"We can't let a group of prisoners of war live too comfortably, but we still have to pay them wages!"

"Yes, it's just a salary calculation. They get paid according to how much work they do. Then, if they want to improve their lives, they have to spend money."

Hoover was a little puzzled: "In fact, we can do it without spending any money?"

“No, wages still need to be paid. Only by paying them can they consume and be motivated to work.

Only when they focus on their work can they bring us more benefits.”

"What about the other nobles and knights? Do they treat everyone the same?"

"Of course! Can I still spoil them?!
If you must tell me about noble rights, then you should give them weapons and armor, find a powerful knight, and let them fight until they give in."

Luo Yi thought for a moment and said, "It just so happens that Christmas and Grace Day are coming up, and our workers are on holiday, so they have to take my place."

Butler Hoover asked again: "Master, there is one more thing. Is it necessary to hold a banquet for Christmas and Grace Day?"

“Before, I didn’t dare to mention it because I spent money like water.

But now, the ransoms have been collected and we have more money on hand. Should we continue with the way we did in previous years?"

After a pause, he continued, "It is quite troublesome to prepare for a carnival banquet involving the whole of Brussels.

It is necessary to pay attention to public security, fire, food, alcohol and other aspects at all times. Half a month is necessary.

So if it's going to happen, we'll have to get busy now."

Luo Yi was a little hesitant. He actually knew that it was very troublesome to hold such a large-scale party.

Anything can happen when there are too many people, and if they drink too much, it will be even more difficult to stop.

Moreover, the Brussels city guards are usually only responsible for dealing with petty thefts, but they are simply too busy to maintain law and order at such a large bonfire party.

If something really happens, it will be very troublesome.

Luo Yi asked: "How did you do it in previous years?"

“Lord Count Karl actually pays a lot of attention to these things, and holds large-scale parties almost every year.

I remember him saying that this was a great opportunity to rally people’s hearts. Only when the people of Flower Territory recognized this place would it be the territory of the Lion King.”

"That makes sense!"

Luo Yi finally made up his mind: "This year, the Flower District has been in a mess, and everyone is living in fear.

Now, it is time to have a bonfire party to announce that the territory is completely safe and secure!"

"it is good!"

Butler Hoover agreed, then hesitated and asked, "Master, is this bonfire party going to be held on Christmas Day or Grace Day?"

Luo Yi tilted his head, somewhat puzzled: "Is there anything else to say?"

Butler Hoover explained: "This is the Norman Principality, not the Habsburg Empire, and we do not believe in the Seven Gods, but the Lord of Light.

Therefore, Christmas is far more important than Grace Day! "

"Then let's wait until Christmas. We can't make things difficult for Bishop Virgil Berry."

"Okay, then I'll go down and start making arrangements right away."

“I will let Alfonso Zeke and Ange help you. Make sure this Christmas party goes smoothly.

As for the necessary funds, you can draw them from your account yourself and don’t save them for me.”

"Yes!"

……

Although Flower Territory is not the Habsburg Empire, the spirit of celebrating the festival is always the same.

During the last ten days of the 312th year of the New Divine Calendar, the entire city of Brussels became lively at a speed almost visible to the naked eye.

The number of various commodities in the market increased, and it became normal for each household to bring money to buy food for the festival.

The cheerful atmosphere spread across the city almost visibly, which made Luo Yi certain that his idea was correct.

This Christmas party really needs to be held!

In addition, Lilia brought him good news that the most important magic lathe for processing machinery had been optimized.

Although His Majesty Saint Bartholomew was harsh in words and spoke in a very arrogant tone, he would really do anything when there was something he wanted to do.

He not only helped Lilia complete the iterative updates of the magic lathe, simplified the complicated magic control system, but also determined the production process.

This is extremely important, because it is equivalent to having a standard. Later, when the machinery factory produces, it will mainly use this standard to determine the process requirements and precision of each part.

As soon as the process was finalized, the Imperial Ambassador, Lord Robin Water, issued a production order in the name of the Habsburg Empire Military.

Ten first-generation Magic Lathes will be delivered after the new year, and they will also require professionally trained operators.

This operator was naturally selected from the personnel sent by the empire, and had to assist Lilia in writing the operating manual.

For this reason, the ten mechanic apprentices in the machinery factory even had their holidays cancelled. However, Loy convinced them with triple overtime pay, and they were absolutely not reluctant at all.

As long as the money is in place, workers can talk about anything!
Of course, these are not the most important things. The most important thing is that this time, Lilia followed this fourth-level Calamity Mechanical Master and saw the most original appearance of the magical machinery.

The process of finalizing the production process is actually the process of manufacturing the lathe. This Scourge Mage personally built two first-generation prototypes.

He used the 'Dragon Breath Technique' to smelt steel and purify impurities;

Use "freezing technique" to quickly cool down to ensure the quality of steel;

Then use the 'scorching ray' to cut and obtain the required main body outline.

As for the mechanical stress, it was completely eliminated after shaking for three days and three nights with the help of the "tremor technique".

The carving of details further demonstrates his powerful magical attainments. Almost all the gears, connecting rods, four claws, tailstocks, screws, tool holders...

These were all shaped with magic in a simple way.

Seeing all this, Lilia was shocked and found it unbelievable.

But in fact, the path of magical machinery taken by the Habsburg Empire is the orthodox one.

The ideas and methods brought by Loy are the detour and the crystallization of another world.

Of course, it doesn’t really matter what orthodox path you take; as long as it’s feasible and goes far, it’s a good path.

It was also under the guidance of His Holiness Saint Bartholomew that Lilia began to learn these magics and truly came into contact with the true secrets of magical machinery.

……

Time passed quickly, and in a blink of an eye, it was already December 312th, 12 in the New Divine Calendar.

Christmas day.

The entire city of Brussels was completely immersed in a sea of joy. Under Lilia's control, dozens of magic crystal lamps were hung in the air, and the soft and bright light illuminated the entire city.

Melodious music started playing again, spreading throughout the city with the Mage Tower as the center.

Sometimes melodious, sometimes passionate, sometimes cheerful, sometimes ethereal...

This world does not have a wide range of electrical appliances, and music is not affordable for ordinary people.
At this time, many people were moved by the music, singing and dancing happily and keeping the beat to the music.

In addition, the Raymond family also set up nine bonfires in the city, which was the greatest possible way to divert personnel.

And at each point, there was a large amount of food, including barbecue, bread, wine and soup.

The aroma of food whetted everyone's appetite.

However, Loy arranged soldiers from the city guards and knights led by Alfonso Zec in every place to patrol the streets and maintain order.

It can be said that the Raymond family really prepared a lot for the smooth progress of this large-scale Christmas party.

Of course, these preparations are necessary!
Because, before the afternoon, huge crowds of people were pouring into Brussels from all directions.

They danced happily to the music, showing their happiness and joy to their heart's content.

The only drawback is that the Church of the Sun God is not making much noise today.

It would be unreasonable for the church not to take some action to celebrate the birth of the sun god.

But there is no way. Without Bishop Virgil Berry, the remaining priests are lucky enough to keep the entire church running.

You still expect them to preside over large-scale prayer ceremonies or even expect divine grace to be bestowed upon them. That is unrealistic!
In fact, after unifying the faith of the Old World, the Sun God rarely bestowed his grace, as if he was consciously maintaining a superior attitude.

It was not until the rise of the Church of the Seven Gods and the Church of the Sun God had almost no power to resist in the Habus Empire that it was forced to bestow divine grace and compete for believers.

But that is only in the Habsburg Empire!

Outside the empire, the Church of the Sun God still remains aloof, and it is even common for it to interfere in secular operations through the use of faith.

The Flower Territory only encountered the anomaly of Red Dragon Virgil, otherwise, Luo Yi would definitely have a headache facing the church.

As for the Lion Manor, a grand banquet was also held.

Almost all the nobles were invited, and if they wished, they could come here to drink, sing and dance.

Of course, Luo Yi is not suitable to appear in such a scene. His excessive pressure makes it difficult for everyone to play.

At this time, on the top floor of the Mage Tower.

Luo Yi stood in front of the window, feeling the strong wind blowing in his face and looking at the city immersed in the hustle and bustle and joy. A sense of satisfaction came over him spontaneously.

Lilia came over, squeezed next to Luo Yi, and also stretched her head to look outside.

"What are you looking at?"

"Look at the lights of thousands of houses again!"

Luo Yi smiled and replied: “Actually I don’t like being a lord, it’s too tiring.

But looking at the lights of thousands of houses and the joy of countless people, I feel that all the hustle and bustle is worth it! "

(End of this chapter)