Chapter 142 - Commoners 1

Isnt it advancing quite nicely?

Four months after the war ended and the construction of the city resumed, I visited the city.

Construction seems to be going well, probably because of the introduction of 10,000 Gaul slaves.

Yes. I think this will be completed in two years and will function as a capital in four years.

Ismere, a Christian architect, laughed happily.

Ismere also would be happy if the construction of the capital ended early.

By the way, theres one thing Im worried about

Hmm? What is it?

Its road construction Youre letting the soldiers do it, right?

Oh thats how it is here.

Participation in the war and tax payment are recognized by the Adernians as a duty of the people.

And the road is important to the military.

In other words, making a road is synonymous with participating in a war.

I was drafting about 2,000 people to build a road.

The soldiers had a convincing expression, but were somehow dissatisfied.

Well, meals are provided, and since it is only for one month, there is no problem with agriculture.

I will take turns to have all the people do the road construction.

By doing so, all the soldiers will be involved in civil engineering work.

Civil engineering is an indispensable technology for war.

Siege battle and encampment construction are the work of civil engineering.

Maybe the time to dig a hole is longer than the time to fight the enemy.

In case of emergency, you can be dispatched with a weapon. There is no problem. If a road is created, the movement speed will increase.

But the risk of being attacked by the enemy may increase?

It has its advantages and disadvantages

It can only be said that there is no helping it.

However, offense is the best defense.

There is no problem if you attack before being attacked by the enemy.

Is there anything you need?

Thats right Id like to get sculptures for the temples and the palace Could we invite a Cretian engineer?

Alright. Lets be flexible.

Is it a sculptor

Well, I do need one

There, there.

Wahh, wahh!

Anos is crying in my arms.

Why? Are you hungry?

Do you need to use the toilet?

Almus give him to me.

I was in trouble and handed Anos to Tetra.

Tetra picks up Anos and sha