New Means of Communication

Victor and Orlando returned to the official residence by car, Orlando went straight to the Intelligence Department to assign Victor a new task.

Victor returned to his Ducal House alone; he had some things to think about.

"Number One, the territory's intelligence channels are still too limited. The information provided by the Gorn Trading Company and the Iron Birch Family is of little value to us. With the Calculation Module, as long as we have enough data, we can obtain the information we want. I hope Orlando can execute this mission well this time."

"Victor, the Intelligence Department's training program was originally provided by the Calculation Module. All the action teams have been tested, so they will definitely be able to complete this task smoothly."

"I am quite confident about this. Although our Intelligence Department has only been established for a short time, with more advanced intelligence gathering methods, it will not be difficult to complete this task. The only thing that worries me is the intelligence feedback. It is too far from Silver Maple City to Two Rivers Territory. Even by carrier pigeon, it will take two to three days, and it is easy for problems to occur."

Victor was somewhat moved.

"If only I had a few Desert God Eagle trained as fast as Gale, I wouldn't have to worry about the speed and security of my messages. That Eagle Tamer Morey is too slow. He's only captured two young eagles so far and has just started training them."

"Victor, this is already very fast. The population of the Desert God Eagle is not large. Even with our optimized trapping plan, we are very lucky to have achieved this result."

"Perhaps I'm being a bit too hasty. Well, Little Paru has been by Morey's side the whole time. With him around, Morey doesn't dare to slack off. But at this rate, those two Desert God Eagle won't be able to carry out their mission until the middle of next year."

"Number One, do you have any good suggestions regarding the current situation facing the territory?"

Currently, the population of the Two Rivers Territory has reached approximately 100,000, the population of the two towns and four villages combined is nearly 100,000, and the population of the eleven settlements combined is nearly 100,000. Even if we include the 800 square kilometers of new land that will be added to the territory, the total land area of more than 1,900 square kilometers is barely enough for this size of population.

However, the expansion of territory also brought a new problem. The original territory relied on the Great Fish River and one of its tributaries, which made it quite convenient for the flow of people and materials and the exchange of information.

Sending messages from Wood Fort Town to the farthest Sea Song Town, relies on the Great Fish River and a fast boat; the distance of over 90 kilometers can be covered in 6 hours.

However, according to the new territory expansion plan, the territory will expand southward from Riverside Village and Green Field Village, extending more than 80 kilometers to the south. The land distance from Wood Fort Town will be more than 160 kilometers, which will take a whole day even on horseback.

Moreover, the Two Rivers Territory will inevitably expand towards the Great Fish River in the next step. Once it moves away from the Lime River, the impact on logistics and communication will be even greater.

"Victor, are you referring to the fact that expanding the territory will increase the cost of territory management and reduce its efficiency?"

"Yes, Number One, the territory's population has reached a threshold, and we can't afford not to expand. But problems are also arising. Our management methods place too much emphasis on communication. If administrative orders cannot be transmitted in a timely manner, it will definitely affect the order of the territory."

"But in order to achieve our goals, the territory must be expanded. I need to constantly expand the army and also need more people, which in turn pushes me to continue expanding the territory. This situation does indeed trouble me a bit."

"Victor, you don't need to worry at all. For Two Rivers Territory, expansion is an inevitable choice. First, Two Rivers Territory is not short of funds. The White Sugar and steel trade will officially start next year, with profits of at least gold every year. Second, the duchy is in turmoil. With money, you can buy slaves, and they are all young and strong, which is conducive to expansion. Third, you have actually solved the biggest problem. The prerequisite for improved communication efficiency has been met."

"Number One, you mean the telegram?"

"It's telegraph. We had a plan from the beginning, but we didn't expect to complete its prerequisites ahead of schedule. The low-speed diesel engine has been successfully developed. It can be used not only to drive vehicles and ships, but also as a generator."

"Number One, you're right. It's not difficult for us to make a generator using the Internal Combustion Engine Number One. With Veronica around, I don't need to put in too much effort. I can just leave it to her."

"Yes, Victor, with generators, building telegraph lines and making telegraph machines will not be difficult for us. We can even make telephones. The communication problems that have been hindering our territory will be solved."

"In that case, Number One, let's not waste any more time. Let's draw up the design drawings for the generator right now."

"Okay, Victor, I'll retrieve the data now. The combat support module is about to start. Please grant me permission."

"Allow operation".

Victor took out a piece of paper and began to draw a diagram on the table. With the help of the combat assistance module, the lines he drew were accurate and fast.

At six o'clock in the evening, in the restaurant of Victor's villa, Victor and Veronica had just finished dinner. Victor took out a set of blueprints and documents and handed them to Veronica.

"The Internal Combustion Engine Number One project is progressing very smoothly. I have a new task for you."

Victor began to explain the blueprints and documents to Veronica.

"Electromagnetic induction and electrical signal transmission are truly amazing. It's incredible that they can achieve such functions. If they could actually be made, we could communicate instantly even if we were hundreds of miles apart."

Veronica exclaimed after listening to Victor's explanation.

"This is the hidden secret of the world. I was just lucky to obtain this knowledge. It would take me a long time to realize it on my own, but thankfully you are here. Thank you for making my plan a step ahead of schedule."

"No, I should be the one thanking you. If it weren't for you, I would never have known that there is so much knowledge in this world that I didn't know, and the great significance that this knowledge contains."

"Alright, there's no need to tell me all this. I'm giving you these materials not to rush you. You can definitely leverage the team's strength. Otherwise, why would I approve so much funding for the research lab?"

Victor gently stroked Veronica's light blonde hair. "You can take the documents back and give them to your subordinates first. Tomorrow we'll take a boat to Iron Mountain Fortress, which will be a short vacation for you. You've really worked hard these past few days, Veronica."

"When you go to Iron Mountain Fortress, are you looking for Alex or Count Colt?"

You'll find out when you get there.

Veronica was very curious, but Victor kept his mouth shut and didn't reveal any information. Instead, he sent her back to her room to rest.