What's wrong with building a steel torrent in a dungeon?

But not getting carried away doesn't mean not competing with dwarves!!

The dwarves wanted to drag her into this game, but she also wanted to drag the dwarves in. The battlefield of infrastructure construction was obviously closer to her, and there was railway support, while if the dwarves wanted to transport supplies, they had to travel all the way from Volsas! The cost difference was huge.

However, this infrastructure competition with Feruman is a little different.

Last time, Fran really had a need for infrastructure, but this time, the main infrastructure has been completed.

But it doesn't matter if it ends! If there is no demand, then create it. As for whether the created demand should be completed, that is another matter. When I was in the Feruman District, I designed a set of urban construction drawings with extremely large engineering volume, and secretly revealed it to the elves, forcing the elves to change the drawings overnight, and finally changed it into an "unfinished building" that could not be built.

Fran plans to repeat the same trick.

So she found Gorronil again and asked her and the designers of the European Railway Bureau to work overnight to design a super defense line starting from Mount Ordia in the north and ending at the Gardon River in the south. This defense line not only included the current Tualatin Dukedom, but also extended to both sides, and its length was almost five times that of the current defense line.

For this reason, Fran gave it a very nice name, the Wall of Sighs Project.

Chapter 298: Old Tricks Again

The name of the Wall of Sighs can be said to be a direct hit on the dwarves.

There is no other reason.

In the early days of the Demon World invasion, the most famous war of the dwarves was that they relied on a single fortress, various fortifications and two golems in the city, and they dragged the demon army, which was several times larger than theirs, in place for two whole months. They did not capture the fortress until the demons retreated.

At that time, the influence of the dwarves was far less than that of the elves, so they urgently needed a grand victory to increase national confidence, and thus this war was reported in great detail.

The fortress used for defense was named the Wall of Sighs, and became a highlight symbol and national glory in the history of the dwarves. The reputation of the dwarves also rose with this war.

Wall of Sighs, Wall of Sighs.

One word difference.

Although Fran repeatedly emphasized that this was just a coincidence.

But the dwarves obviously wouldn't believe such nonsense!

You're obviously targeting me.

However, this world obviously does not have patents or trademark registrations, and the dwarves have no way to interfere with Flan's freedom to name her. However, the excitement of this name has made the Dwarf Empire in Volsas a little excited. They want to see what kind of "wonder" Flan will create.

After that, the engineering team led by Gorronil worked for more than ten days, and everyone was covered with thick black circles. Finally, the design of the Wall of Sighs was completed. The design was complete with all the details, and it was obvious that it was a serious drawing to be used for construction, not a wild concept drawing by the elf painters.

Of course, it is not because Fran is good at exploiting Gorronil and knows countless PUA tactics that they can achieve such efficiency. It is also not because the engineers in Aurora City are so dedicated that they forget themselves and enjoy working overtime.

The process of designing a wonder is so damn fun, it is really a wonderful thing in life! Especially if you only design and don’t do the construction. Then you can let yourself go.

It feels as good as just digging a hole without filling it up. You won't be chased and scolded for cooing! That feeling is ten thousand times better than eating burgers with two lolis!

After getting the design drawings, the next thing to think about is how to let the dwarves see the design drawings quietly.

This operation is very familiar to Fran!

So, the design department once again staged a drama of internal leaks. The dwarf spy from Leopold City happened to find a document marked "top secret" while taking a walk. The spy was overjoyed and immediately sold it for a good price.

Afterwards, the design drawings of the Wall of Sighs appeared on the tables of the elves and dwarves.

Finally, the angry Fran asked Gorronil to launch a leak investigation, vowing to find out who the leaker was. Then the matter was left unresolved.

Although the elves had been fooled once, the dwarves obviously didn't know how to play this game.

When Odyssey saw the design drawings, he was overjoyed.

He knew that Fran was "over the top" and was ready to make a big move, which was exactly what they wanted.

But Odysseus soon ran into trouble.

The design of the Wall of Sighs is so grand that the dwarf fortress on the opposite side looks a bit too shabby in comparison. If the blueprint is not modified, the dwarf side will be outdated.

As a pragmatic dwarf, Odyssey did not think this was a bad thing. After all, our goal had been achieved.

But in fact, not all dwarves are so pragmatic! Especially those divine magicians who do not produce, do not understand technology, and sit in Valhalla without leaving the house! Their pursuit of reputation and wonders has become almost the same as that of the elves.

If the existence of this blueprint were known within the empire, they might ask the front line to modify the blueprint for the sake of face.

However, the most taboo thing in engineering is to change the requirements at will. This will not only increase expenses and waste time, but also reflect the shortcomings of unclear purpose. Random changes will eventually lead to the bankruptcy of the project. As the helmsman of the New Vienna Chinese Alliance, Odyssey knows very well that if the project fails, he will bear all the responsibilities (blame).

It can't be the master diviner's fault, right?

After thinking it over, Odyssey decided to hide the blueprint and pretend nothing happened, and continue to act at his own pace.

However, what Odyssey did not expect was that Fran not only leaked the drawings to Odyssey, but also leaked them to the elves.

The 'simple' elves naturally did not have as many tricks as the dwarves, and they directly announced the contents of the Wall of Sighs.

Now the truth can no longer be hidden.

Not long after, the high-ranking officials of the Dwarf Empire learned about the Wall of Sighs, and they accused Fran of the shameless act of "copying" the Dwarf wonder.

However, Flan's Wall of Sighs was not only copied from the dwarves in name, but also targeted them in design. Several places were marked with red pen, and once it was built, it would be able to launch a surprise attack and surround the existing dwarves' fortresses, directly breaking down the opponent's fragile defense line.

How can this be possible!

How can our great Dwarf Empire be outshined by a tiny underground city?

The dwarfs' Hall of Valor was instantly overwhelming.

However, Odysseus was different from Alfonso after all, and he still had some say in the empire. He argued that their goal was not to compete with Fran in infrastructure, but just to attract their attention, and they should not invest too much resources to avoid repeating the mistakes of the elves.

After several rounds of discussion, Odyssey reduced the modifications to Valhalla to a minimum, but even so, it still made major changes to the existing fortress. Not only was its length doubled, but defensive facilities were also installed in various places, which was obviously aimed at the attack on Flanders Wall of Sighs.

In general, the dwarves were much more pragmatic than the elves. In the end, they did not follow the plan of Fran to create a spectacle, but only planned to expand the defense line to avoid being surrounded.

It seems that the dwarf is still very cautious.

But... once you enter the game, you have no control over what happens next. It's like drawing cards. You originally planned to just draw ten times to test the waters, but later you got more and more addicted. When you look back, a Lu Si Ba may have disappeared.

When the cost of silence becomes higher and higher, there are some things that you no longer have any control over.

And Fran is the leader of the Dwarf Empire in card drawing.

Come on, give it a try, it's very good.

So, Fran started a new construction mode surface engineering.

She ordered the European Railway Bureau and the Construction Corps to assemble and go to several construction sites, then held a groundbreaking ceremony in a serious manner, transported various materials, and then asked Goronil to design a shell project for their wonder. Regardless of what was inside, at least the surface had to be impressive.

If only the shell is built without any internal construction, the construction speed will be very fast.

When the dwarf came to his senses, he was surprised by the progress of Fran's construction. Even Odysseus was a little panicked! He hurriedly reported the situation to the country, and then the empire sent a lot of golems and divine magicians from afar.

As we watched, the dwarves prepared to build a tall building.

Chapter 299: The Elves’ Selfishness

New Vienna.

Alfonso sat in his own "elegant" and "luxurious" office, reviewing the reports of his subordinates.

The first batch of soldiers have already moved into the fortress barracks built by the dwarves, and next they will undergo intensive training on the front line.

Although the elves' military power in New Vienna was reduced a lot due to the construction, their obligations were also reduced. At least they no longer had to worry about the infrastructure competition, and they only had to train the new recruits seriously.

However, the so-called Margaret army includes not only the troops of the Holy Roll Empire.

The power of firearms is obvious to all. After losing several foreign wars, the elves are also considering the possibility of incorporating firearms into the army.

The Elf Empire is a land power. The conservative forces in its army are much stronger than those in its navy. Therefore, the implementation of army reforms is difficult. In the end, the Elf Queen overruled all objections and decided to conduct a new army experiment in New Vienna.

So in Margaret's army, in addition to the captured human soldiers, there were also many elves.

A total of three thousand elite elves.

The Elf Queen has high hopes for these 3,000 elite soldiers. They will be dispersed into the army in the future and become the backbone of firearms reform and military reform.

They will be the first step in the reform of the Elven Empire, and it is also a very important step. It can even be said that the importance of this step is comparable to the original goal of containing Fran.

Of course, these elves are not soldiers in name, so they naturally do not violate the bottom line set by Fran.

However, Fran did not seem to comment on this. It was not known whether their confidentiality measures were good or Fran could not find an excuse.

Just as Alfonso was carefully reading the training progress of this new army, an elf guard in military uniform walked in.

"Governor, there is a letter from the Queen's Think Tank."

"Another think tank? What advice do these expelled gentlemen have this time?" Alfonso asked impatiently.

The think tank is loyal to the Queen and the Queen's Hand McMahon, and directly advises them. It can be said that it is a very powerful department.

"They compared the construction situation of Fulan in the Feruman area and found a problem." The guard said: "The new city built in the western part of Feruman is far from the original blueprint that was circulated."

"And then?" Alfonso raised his eyebrows and asked.

"The construction of Orila City was not carried out according to the plan in their blueprint. This is a fake blueprint. In other words, the original blueprint was most likely leaked by Fran on purpose. It was a bait to force us to be involved in a more intense infrastructure competition..." said the guard.

Alfonso became increasingly impatient as he listened, and interrupted the guard directly, then asked: "So, what is the think tank's suggestion?"

"They think that this time Fran is likely to repeat the same trick. They hope that we can act cautiously and not fall into Fran's trap again." said the guard.

"That's it?" Hearing this, Alfonso smiled disdainfully.

"But... I think the think tank's argument makes sense! I have been in the East District of Feruman for more than a year. In my opinion, this is indeed a trap."

"Hmph! Is this a trap? Do I need these think tank masters to tell me?" Alfonso crumpled the letter into a ball and threw it aside.

"Ah? Governor, you have already noticed it, so why didn't you say it at the meeting?"

"Why should I say that? The dwarves are in charge of the construction now, not us." Alfonso said, "Since they are confident in their construction capabilities, let them give it a try. Why should we worry about it?"

Ah this!

The elf guard was speechless for a moment.

Yes, since the dwarves are now undertaking the infrastructure construction, why should they worry? In fact, the more intense the competition between the two sides, the greater the benefits for the elves. This is how the dwarves watched the fight between the two tigers.

"We have time to think about how to spur those greedy nobles of the Holy Roel Empire to be more careful. These nobles have withheld military pay and embezzled food. They are really going too far! If they continue like this, they will probably mutiny on the spot. Let our military police keep an eye on them! Don't let them get caught by the dwarves.

handle."

"Yes!"

"And..." Alfonso suddenly stopped the guard who was about to leave, and said, "Spring has passed for a long time. Will we launch a holy cleansing against the Troll Empire this year? In previous years, the cleansing operation had already begun a month ago."

"Lady Elendil is very interested in this," the guard said. "I heard that she is actively preparing for a more grand cleanup, so it is slower than in previous years."

"Hmph! The purpose of the Holy Cleansing is just to disrupt the production of the Troll Empire and weaken their strength! Now that the spring plowing is almost over, the significance of the cleansing has long been small." Alfonso frowned, and then said: "The granddaughter of King Xinye is still too anxious and unstable. Let her take charge of the Southern Legion... I hope nothing will go wrong."

The guard said, "Recently, people in the empire are saying that the medal of Elendil is in name only, and that she is stealing the credit of the priest of Legalanodil. She herself is just an embroidered pillow, who can only beat the trolls who have no power to resist. I think she wants to use a victory to silence the people in the country."

"A man of integrity has nothing to fear. A true soldier should not care what others think, and should not be greedy for military merits and medals." Alfonso frowned, "She is just praised too highly."

"It's just a battle with trolls, nothing should go wrong." The elf said, "The Southern Legion has fought trolls for so many years. No one knows trolls better than them."

"Things are different now." Alfonso said, "The Troll Empire and Aurora City are very close. They were the first foreign land power to join the Vienna Alliance. More than two years have passed. Given Fran's personality, she must have provided them with a lot of firearms and ammunition, and even personally trained the soldiers and officers of the Troll Empire. They should not be underestimated."

"But the battlefield is in the forest after all." The elf said, "In the jungle, even if there are no ancient trees of life, our warriors can still mobilize their divine power. Moreover, the jungle terrain is not suitable for the deployment of artillery. Without the threat of artillery, the enemy will not have to worry about it. Bows and arrows still have an advantage over muskets."

"It's always good to be more careful." Alfonso said as he took out the governor's special letter paper and prepared to write something.

However, at this time, the guard reminded him: "Sir... You are now nominally a governor directly under the Queen, and have nothing to do with the Southern system. With your identity, it seems inconvenient to talk to the commander of the Elendil Legion... You understand what I mean."

Alfonso's writing stopped abruptly, he raised his head and motioned for the elf to continue.

"You were transferred to the North as an ambassador by the New Leaf King because of your disagreement with El'Arundil. If it weren't for your promotion, you might have stayed in that bitter cold place for the rest of your life."

The elf guard paused, and seeing that Alfonso was not angry, he continued.

"You and Army Commander El'Arundil are not on good terms, and there are factional disputes. If you write a letter rashly, she will only think that you are meddling in other people's affairs. Why bother yourself... Besides, you have been away from the Southern Army for so many years, and now you are also the acting governor of New Vienna. You are not a member of the army in name. You know that the King of New Leaf is very averse to other forces colluding with his army."

"What you said does make sense." Alfonso said, "But I was born in the Southern Legion after all, and I started as a soldier and worked my way up to the position of staff. When the upper echelons make wrong decisions, the lower-level soldiers are often the ones who suffer! I don't want to watch my brothers and sisters in the Southern Legion fall into the trap..."

Thinking of this, Alfonso changed a piece of letter paper and started writing again.

Chapter 300: Elendil's Ambition

Elf Empire, South.

"Commander, there is a letter for you."

When Elendil was studying something on the sand table, an elven guard walked in.

"Isn't it from grandpa?" Elendil looked at the envelope and said with a frown.

"It seems to be from New Vienna."