Chapter 29: Cities, Towns, and Villages
The stations are divided into several grades.
The lowest level is the village, and the buildings that can be built are low-level buildings such as "fences", "farmland", and "grocery stores".
One level higher is the town. The buildings that can be built are medium-level buildings such as "blacksmith shop", "study hall", "tavern", and "tailor's shop".
The highest is the city. There are many buildings that can be built. Various building branches can be established.
Upgrading a faction's location requires a series of tedious tasks, and although it takes a lot of money, the rewards are definitely worth it.
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"Productivity."
Robert stretched out a finger and said like a leader: "Productivity is the first condition for urban development." β
Qingyi rolled his eyes, no, it was the fire of the soul. The game designers are too humorous, and putting this kind of line on NPCs immediately reminds people of "technology is the primary productive force".
After the meeting, the two men stood at the head of the city to blow the wind. Qingyi likes to stay here more and more, and the feeling of looking down on the land is amazing. The flames of the soul are extinguished brightly, just like eyes.
"The most direct consequence of productivity is wealth, and the more productive your city is, the more income you get. The station level is the embodiment of productivity, which is related to prosperity, population and popularity. β
"Prosperity is a value calculated by the number and grade of all buildings. To put it simply, the prosperity of a simple building such as a 'dwelling' is certainly not as good as that of a 'market' that requires a lot of goods and a higher level. β
"Population is the people you can currently recruit, linked to your level, station level, subordinate NPCs, etc. Once you reach the maximum number of recruits, you will no longer be able to recruit. That's understandable, right? β
Seeing Qingyi nodded, Robert stroked his non-existent beard and said: "The last one is the people's heart value, it is the most important of the three indicators, and to put it bluntly, the people are satisfied with your city." Truth be told, necromantic creatures don't care about this, so those that don't feel are not able to contribute to the hearts of the people, such as skeletons. β
"Won't it?" Qingyi was dumbfounded.
"Hmph, you think I don't know what you're going to do? You sent a large number of ghost wolves and rotten vultures to attack Akatsuki, just because you wanted to sacrifice these incomplete necromantic creatures! In your opinion, only necromantic creatures who don't feel pain, don't have a drop in morale, don't need a salary or food, and are absolutely loyal to you are qualified to stay, right? β
Seeing through it at a glance, Qingyi had no choice but to nod: "Yes." β
"But that's a puppet. Golems can be used in battle, but not in building your nation, as they cannot express their opinions. Even if you are in a high position in the future, you will not hear any useful advice, any real criticism, because there are a bunch of mutes under you. Arrogance is your character, and destruction is your end. β
"Is it that serious?!"
"A qualified king will be good at listening to the voices of the people below."
"I don't need to listen to them, I just need to care about the high-level NPCs around me, such as Wattpole Cullen, Patra, and Strom, because they are the pillars of the nationβ"
"The people are the cornerstone of the country, and the pillars need to be built on the cornerstone." Interrupting Qingyi's words solemnly, Robert said.
Qingyi was silent.
"Look at Saramonroe, can it be passed down for the seventh generation because of the 'first iron gate on the mainland'? Is it because of the protection of the elves? Is it because of the thriving commerce and seafaring industry? Is it because of the mild climate? I'm telling you, both and not all! Because of the moat and the elves as the backing, because there is a Xiongguan that no one can invade, because there is a large amount of capital inflow, because the wind and rain are smooth...... Because of this kind of people, people will feel happy! β
I see, that's why is it called "Happiness Plain"? β¦β¦
"And it is the happy people who can make the country last for seven generations. If it was a tyrant reigning the kingdom of Salamonro, it would definitely collapse from within, even if the above four conditions were gathered. A nation is a collection of people, and there is no country without people. β
Qingyi turned his head away: "I understand." β
"Do you really understand?"
"I really understand."
"Hehe, I knew you would understand." Robert smiled and patted Qingyi on the shoulder: "Little guy, if you want to become a qualified king, you still need to learn a lot, a lot." β
"I'm annoyed, so what's the state of our city?"
"It's a stunted town, with a high degree of prosperity, a moderate population, and a low level of popularity. In other words, you're prosperous enough now, even more than enough for the average town; And the population is barely enough; Finally, there is the popularity value. You're just strong enough to start a village. β
"Wouldn't it?! But it's not a big deal......"
"If the popularity is low, many buildings and NPCs will not be able to exert their full effect. Do you think Master Patra is always Alzheimer's? Do you think the frequent accidents in Strom are accidental? Do you think Frankie will still be injured against a few low-level adventurers? β
Qingyi wanted to refute, but tragically found that he had nothing to say. It is true that the abilities of these subordinates in the NPCs of the same level are weak, but the system will definitely not favor other races, there must be something missing, resulting in the ability of the subordinates to be reduced.
"Although there are few people under your command who can provide popular opinion, the average popular opinion is very high. Fortunately, none of the 'pillars' around you have much opinion of you, so the popularity of the people can still maintain a village. But if you want to continue to develop, you must get more middle and senior subordinates. β
Qingyi raised his hand and said, "Old immortal, I want to ask, since low-level necromantic creatures have no spiritual intelligence, they can't provide people's hearts...... So how did the Necronomicon Empire work throughout history? Could it be that there were as many mid-to-high-level NPCs as turnips at that time? β
"It's all a deformed structure, how else can it work? All of them perished in fifty years. β
Qingyi is full of black lines.
Robert coughed a few times and said, "Speaking of which, I also have a share of responsibility for your station to become what it is now. But don't worry, the reason why I arranged it this way naturally has my reasons. β
"Let's start with the first point, why didn't it be built from a village? Because you have a long-term vision, an empire is waiting for you, do you still have to go up step by step honestly? Especially if you have a master of Patra? Look outside, how many forces are waiting to return to the mainland, do you think you can go from low to high? β
"The second point is that a large number of mid-to-high-end buildings are built because your subordinates need them!" 'Drawing Room', 'Library', 'Laboratory', 'Beast's Nest', 'Colosseum'...... Can it not be established? If you don't build it, how can you play their role, how can you keep them! Talent is a creature that cannot be found, and it must not be missed, so meet their conditions no matter what. As for the question of the 'walls', I don't think the 'fences' can stand up to Plato and Zeno. β
"The third point is to train you. Can you find a solution to your internal and external difficulties? Only by forcing you can you maximize your potential and truly grow. Little guy, I'm very satisfied with this blitzkrieg and look forward to your next performance. β
Robert said, slowly descending the wall.
"Looking forward to it? Hearing this from your old immortal mouth really makes me wonder what to do. Qingyi stroked the scepter in his hand and said softly.