Struggle in the Steam Age

"Of course, I know something about this thing. Because our Coburg family participated in the war and got a post in the first opening up of the road across the Great Mountains of the New World."

After watching almost everyone in the meeting looking towards him, Syfiel became nervous at first, and then everyone on the field introduced some of what he had learned.

The inn of the Coburg family was smaller in scale than the one we obtained, and at the same time, due to a certain convention, a portion of the income of the churches that settled in was allocated for worship. "

"But even so, the annual income is a large amount of income for our family leader. When I went to study in the old mainland, they also introduced us to this group of people who came from the separation of families. ."

"Then what facilities are needed for such a rest stop?" After listening to Nora's introduction, Lawrence took out a piece of paper and asked.

"Now the railway operator has given us a list of infrastructure constructions, which are marked with the necessary buildings such as water towers, coal storage stations, and coal loading and unloading stations, but I think even if all of these necessary facilities are built, it will not be enough to fill that. resting stop."

"Of course, it is impossible to fill it up." Saifeier, who has some experience in this regard, looked at the map and said. "If only a batch of essential buildings are built, then this place can at most provide a stable annual income."

"So for those forces or people who have such sites, what can really make them a lot of money is some of their own buildings built on these extra territories."

"For example, the inn of our Coburg family that was later converted into a train station was like this. They built a hotel with a restaurant in that place, and there are several small shops selling various items."

The intercontinental fast train that Lawrence rode before was the highest grade among the trains, so in addition to fast speed, strong defense, and luxurious interior decoration, the most powerful place is the dangerous large mountain area that can travel at night.

But not all trains can do this. For most intercontinental buses and almost all trucks, crossing large mountains at night is still a very dangerous thing.

Although the defenses on these trains are sufficient to allow them to safely cross most of the wild areas, but the top wild areas like the Great Mountain Range are not something that the armed and escorts on board can deal with.

So for these trains, when they travel through this section of the journey, which is not short, if it comes to night, it is necessary to find some stops that can be used for midway stops and can provide defense.

This is the main function of these slightly dense stations in the mountain range, once those trains arrive in the mountain range at night. Then these trains will choose a pre-appointed station to stop.

According to the information obtained by Lawrence, the largest station on the two railway lines in the Great Mountain Range can stop at the same time with a total of 12 trains. The annual output value is no less than the output value of a large-scale gold mine.

Of course, the site currently in Lawrence's hands is naturally not of such a scale. Although the area of ​​the entire territory is not small, the area that can be allocated to train stops is severely limited.

According to the current plan, this station is located in a river valley, and it will be a building complex with a platform that can stop at the same time for three trains and a complete defense system.

"About 30% of the land in the entire system is fixedly planned, mainly for various simple train supply facilities and certain basic defense facilities." Lawrence said while looking at the map.

"According to the regulations, a regular platoon with a certain amount of firepower should be stationed in this place for a long time. In addition, long-term workers in this area must receive certain military training. In order to provide firepower assistance when fighting really breaks out. ."

In any case, this land is still inside the large mountain range in the core wild area. Although there are often no too powerful wild monsters around the opened railway line, it does not mean that there is no scattered enemy attack.

In the face of those scattered monsters, the church often only serves as an early warning, and at the same time organizes the extraordinary to intercept the other's extraordinary. It is the guards and ordinary people who work in the strongholds that fight frequently.

Lawrence bought first class when traveling by train, so he could have a room that looked like a small hotel or double room.

But for most people, they only have a sofa chair or even an ordinary rigid board chair.

Therefore, if the train stops at this kind of station in the evening, many passengers will naturally choose to go to the station to rest for a night.

At least relative to the seats on the train, there is often enough space in the station for everyone to stretch their legs.

Especially the people who can do this kind of intercontinental train will not be too poor, so they are more willing to spend in this area. Therefore, as long as some service facilities are opened in this area, many customers can always be attracted.

"In addition to regular services, we'd better have some simple entertainment facilities and places to sell specialty products." After a brief introduction to the whole situation. Safia began to introduce one of the core issues.

"For example, the train station of our family is like this, where there is a small core theater that can attract some people with identities, and then sell them some luxury products—"

"It sounds good, but we can't learn it." Nora shook her head helplessly. "The old land of the Coburg family is famous for all kinds of jewelry, so naturally it can be a luxury that everyone can trust. store."

"As for our specialty products, there are indeed many, but in fact, most of them are foods that are not sold at a price. Selling these foods at the train station can indeed make money, but it must not make much money."

"If this is the case, it is estimated that the firearms will not sell much." Saifeier thought for a while and said. "After all, almost everyone who eats this kind of guy will prepare before the trip, rather than buy it halfway."

"But this doesn't mean that we can't do business in this area. For example, we can sell some consumables, and for example, we can provide weapons maintenance services."

"Weapon maintenance?" Lawrence asked, looking at Syfiel with some puzzlement. "I remember when I first started training on weapons, the shopkeeper told me that it is more important to learn to maintain weapons than to use weapons."

"In theory, this is the case, but this is only for ordinary people." Saifeier said with a shrug. "As far as I know, many people with identities buy firearms, but basically they have never fired a gun several times, let alone maintenance of firearms."

"This is especially true for some women. They buy some firearms that are plated with precious metals such as gold and silver, or even mythril, and have pearl oysters or mahogany grip inserts, but they have not even shot a few times. ."

"Therefore, there are many things we can do in this regard. For example, we can find one or two dwarf gunsmiths to live in that place. For those wealthy people, they eat this set."

"In addition, we can also sell some simple travel items, such as alcohol cans, alcohol stoves, and, yes, our specialty lighters."

"This is indeed a good idea. Unfortunately, our core products are all medicines. And those things are obviously not suitable for purchase as souvenirs on the journey."

Lawrence nodded, then said in a slightly regretful tone. "But if these things add up, I think it will be enough to build this transit station."

"In addition to these, we have some other things that can be developed there." Saifeier added at this time. "Don't forget that there is a large underground cave hall in that place."