The Thousand Year Dynasty
12. Building the Bridge
A week later the Lower Camp had begun to empty. While along the river now began to be installed many tents to the west.
To the west of the station was already standing the encampment of the nobles. Then, on the north side was a knight camp and a witch camp.
While Ellian and his botanical members, set up campgrounds and greenhouses right in front of artificial ponds under the cliffs of the reservoir. From their camp, the land to be used for gardening began to gradually spread westward, eastward, and southward. Among these lands, there were tents of peasants and workers who were in charge of helping to work the land.
Heading west again, Selene and some of her family, also aided by some workers, began to make a place for the animals. They set up buildings such as cages for livestock such as poultry and milk producers, then made artificial pond ponds for freshwater fish, and built fences for other animals.
Not far from the place there is a nest Antelope Cinder which is then built also the boundary fence of high wood. So that people do not accidentally enter the nest area.
For now the Fire Star group is still guarding the area where Selene set up a place for the animals.
While the Upper Camp has now been fully used to store materials and equipment of the East Star group. Also for the preparation of the construction of a bridge through the canyon which they call the Great Gorge.
Meanwhile the valley at the North Gate had already begun to be half submerged in Water. Coupled with the waterfall on the west side wall, it clearly attracted the attention of the introduction of materials and materials from the cities in the north. Who then began to spread the word that now the land of the dead Pharos already had water.
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"So the morning Cornelius and Constantine sent the latest news of what was going on in the politics of the kotaraja noble family" orland said when the five nobles and Lucia were in a special camp just made to hold such a meeting, among the encampments of the nobles.
"And how did it develop?" Amithy asked.
"Thankfully, this is good news. It seemed that the noble king had already begun to listen to the grievances of influential noble families. Until the tension starts to diminish now" Orland replied later.
"Thank God. That way we can continue our work here calmly" this time Dirk said. Looks of relief on his face.
"Really, thank goodness. I'm sure uncle won't do anything that will cause civil war" this time Lucia said.
"real princess. I don't think the king's majesty will be rash in making a decision" Madron said later.
"Then Cornelius and Constantine were going to come back with a few more men. They were knights, witches, and some merchants and nobles of the Baron level" Orland later said. "The men seemed to have heard the news circulating from the material preachers" he added.
"Oh, right. Rumors have spread, even in the Estrinx region. Two days ago Lugwin sent word of visiting here out of curiosity about the rumors" Lucia added.
"But as people get older, we also have to make arrangements about it" this time Amithy reminded.
"Yes, yesterday Aksa gave me a scroll containing rules and arrangements about the position of a person in a region. Citisen or whatever the title of the article is. I still haven't finished reading it all" Orland said in response to his sister's words. "But the outline I understand enough. I'll finish it soon before more people come to this land" he added.
"I want my uncle to give priority to those who have no place to live" Lucia said later.
"Look, it has become one of the conditions to be a resident of this land, Luc" Orland replied later.
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And a week later, the work to make a bridge across the Great Gorge began.
They lowered the heavy equipment to the bottom of the Great Gorge. From there they began to make a building of concrete cubes as the foundation for the establishment of iron poles, which would then be assembled into a tower.
The depth of the Great Gorge reaches 3 times the wall of the fortress of Kotaraja.45 times the body of an adult. While the tower was made even more, as high as 60 times the body of an adult. Or 4 times the fort walls.
They have also prepared if later the concrete building and iron tower will be submerged in water from the overflow of the valley at the North Gate, then they coat the concrete cube building with soil.
And given the width of the Great Gorge, they need 3 tower poles to be able to support the bridge later.
Then after 1 week passed, the framework of the bridge began to be installed. Connected to the towers. Visible from the pole of the buffer tower was installed many iron mines that were tied from the end of the pole to the sides of the bridge frame with a certain distance.
And 2 weeks later 28 iron mines have been completed tied and installed on the side of the bridge with 3 supporting poles. With a pattern that looks interesting when viewed from a distance.
Finally, after almost 3 weeks, the bridge across the Great Gorge was completed. The bridge was as wide as three steam train bodies lined up. Therefore it appears next to the two railroads that have been installed, there is a space left that will be made for water pipes and a horse carriage road that will be used for maintenance purposes.
Not many people have been surprised by this achievement. They are getting more and more accustomed to the size that can be completed by both people.
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"After this we will begin to make a translucent path to the south" said Nata opened another meeting aimed at discussing development plans in the central region.
"Do I have to go south?" Ask Aksa suddenly.
"As usual, Aksa, Mr. Couran, and Lily will make a train line heading south. Helped with witches and workers" Nata said as if Aksa had never asked.
"While the rest, outside those who already have steady jobs, such as helping Miss Ellian and Mr. Selene, or guard duty, will be deployed to build a city in the central region. Because before the crossing service will be officially open, we must already have a city, and decent facilities" added Nata at length.
"Does that include building lodges and restaurants, Mr Nata?" Dirk looked to ask as he raised his hand.
"Yes, Mr. Dirk. But for the first month we will emphasize on the irrigation line first" explained Nata answer Dirk's question.
"Why has it been so long, Mr Nata?"
"That's because the city's waterways are not the same as the waterways of Mr. Dirk's fields. You will see for yourself what it looks like"
"Alright then" Dirk was forced to end his question. He will see it for himself later to answer his curiosity.
"Anyone else wants to ask?"
And when no one asked or refuted, the meeting was finally dissolved.
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