In the eyes of others, the countdown to the "Cruelty of Judgment" represents a major turning point in the development of the Kingdom of God.
But in the eyes of Niu Shi and Zhou Weiguo, it is the end of the perfection of the law.
If you don't succeed, you will become a benevolent person.
The Sin King and Didymar were not aware of their punishment, but the news in the newspaper also became heavy.
In the March of Judgment, the Aztecs and the city-state alliance were judged.
Although our Lord has given us a merciful judgment, if there is no sincere and repentant heart, disaster will still come.
After all, the two masters and servants have gone through life and death countless times along the way before finally achieving a balanced redemption.
They know that God's grace is hard-won.
I'm just afraid that people in the world are ignorant and are lucky.
If you don't repent until you are judged, it will be too late.
"Didimar, our people will be saved, right?"
Didymar took a deep breath and could only hope, "Izcoatl is one of the wisest people I have ever met. He will definitely make smart choices."
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June.
The city of Hohokam has seen prosperity.
Since arriving at the end of April, the Law monks quickly organized more than 30,000 indigenous people and began to catch up with the "spring plowing time."
Revitalize abandoned farmland and introduce water sources.
They also quickly opened up wasteland, expanding the farmland area to the irrigation limit as much as possible.
Up to now, the rice seeds carried by Balanced have been sown, and the green seedlings have added a touch of vitality to the wasteland.
After the busy farming season was over, the city began to be renovated and rebuilt.
The former shrine of the Hohokam people was the 11th Academy of Kyodo. The monks of the law immediately started the work of educating children, and also held "newspaper reading sessions" every evening.
A newspaper reading session is not necessarily a newspaper reading.
What the newspaper conveys is more about balancing the affairs trends in various cities. Newly included in the balance, they are not allowed to be civilized and their ability to accept is limited.
The law monks used the "Bible of Balance" to teach them the will of balance and complete the work of building spiritual civilization.
Only when their spirits and beliefs reach a consensus can they truly integrate into the equilibrium and become a part of the Kingdom of God.
June 10th.
Dozens of riders were stationed in the mountains north of Hohokam City.
They have been resting for several days, led by members of the No. 6 Dacheng Steel Research Team, to explore the source of minerals.
Arizona has no shortage of raw materials for cement refining.
What is missing is the fuel required for the calcination process.
The real major cement production areas in North America are actually in Texas, Missouri, California and Florida.
California has a huge cement consumption, and factories were built due to demand. However, they have faced strong resistance in recent years. The wealthy people who settled in California seek beautiful scenery rather than pollution from cement factories.
The other three places are based on local conditions.
Texas ranks at the top of the list, firstly because of its abundant corresponding resources, and secondly because of its amazing natural gas reserves, which can provide sufficient energy to support the development of heavy industry.
The balanced cities now occupy California, but there is not much spare time for research and development of the cement industry.
When City 11 was established, more than 30,000 indigenous people could fill the gap.
Hohokam City was built without trees and will rely on cement for infrastructure development in the future.
This is the best starting point for the cement industry.
Now, dozens of riders have been searching the mountains for several days, and what they have found is the source of coal.
Without forests as fuel, we can only find another way and focus on coal mines.
When cement clinker is fired from coal mines, the remaining pulverized coal slag can also be processed for secondary processing and used as one of the raw materials for cement production.
Dozens of people kept waving mining shovels and pickaxes everywhere in the mountains, walking through many places, and finally determined the location of the mineral source.
"My Lord, I praise you for your guidance!"
"This is it. It is the closest to No. 11 City and the only surface coal mine. Although the reserves are very low, it is enough to complete the research and development of the cement project!"
The law monks are eager to give it a try and hope to make achievements with the cement project.
The accompanying craftsmen were also excited and asked humbly, "What if the coal mines are exhausted? If we build a cement factory, will it be abandoned?"
The law monk said: "The future still needs to be determined by the situation, but it is indeed necessary to prepare for a rainy day."
Several monks were reminded by the craftsmen and immediately discussed the matter, and finally someone recorded it on paper as a cement project research report.
The next day.
After dozens of cavalry returned to Dacheng, they dispatched light cavalry to accompany the No. 11 Dacheng Weekly Report to Kwangliang.
A few days later.
A research report was delivered to Xiaohua.
Before our Lord came, she was responsible for all matters in the kingdom of God.
At the age of 15, I have become accustomed to frowning.
However, seeing the report from Dacheng No. 11 made her smile.
Zhou Ruonan, who had just received the letter outside the door, saw Xiaohua's expression and couldn't help asking: "Chief, what good news has come?"
Xiaohua shook her head, "I can't call it good news. The busy farming season in Big City No. 11 has passed, and the law monks sent by our institute are planning to develop cement."
"The coal mine on the large atlas given by my Lord has been found, and now it just needs to be started, but..."
She paused after speaking, then handed the letter to Zhou Ruonan with a half-smile, "Just take a look."
There are words and secrets hidden in the little flowers.
When Zhou Ruonan saw the report, he was not familiar with the rules of cement creation and did not know what was right or wrong.
But she could understand the long chapter at the end about what to do with cement-based products after the coal mines are exhausted.
The law monk came up with two solutions.
First, after the cement creation is produced, the output is calculated as a whole, and all the remainder, except for urban infrastructure construction, is invested in road construction.
This is in line with the current development policies of cities in the Kingdom of God.
The No. 6 city road now stretches for 110 kilometers. It is expected to connect with the main city in early July and continue to the No. 2 city, Sacramento.
The city of Hohokam is far away from Balance. If the road can be connected, it will naturally bring great convenience.
However, there are only two roads mentioned in the report.
One is the link balance.
The other one goes north from the great city of Hohokam to the border of Region 3 (Arizona) and Region 4 (Utah).
Just because, as indicated on the atlas, there are two of the largest "open-pit coal mines" in the southwest.
If the road can be connected, resources that can be used for nearly a century can be obtained from these two coal mines to provide energy for balancing various industries.
The cement industry is certainly among them.
In addition, the law monk also gave other considerations and extensions——
Connect the northern road to the Utah border. If cement can continue to be produced, the road can be connected to "Salt Lake City".
Balancing the salt production of Mono Lake in Big City No. 9 will eventually reach saturation.
The supply is now balanced across cities and is sufficient, but in the future, with the migration of millions of people and the development of the east, salt will once again be in short supply.
With the "Salt Road" connected, the strategic significance of the great city of Hohokam will instantly increase, becoming an important fulcrum of the Kingdom of God.
The idea is ambitious.
Judging from the current equilibrium productivity, it is tantamount to telling modern people to build an elevator on Mount Everest.
The construction of nearly 700 kilometers of roads is almost equivalent to rebuilding a road that connects cities in a balanced manner.
The construction of roads in each city is supported by manpower and material resources.
Your big city No. 11 has 30,000 people and no supplies all the way north. How can you build such a long road?
When Zhou Ruonan saw this, he vaguely wanted to laugh.
But before she could feel contempt, she suddenly realized that the "chief"'s smile just now was not sarcasm, but praise.
She quickly endured it and continued to look at the second plan.
But this plan is unremarkable.
Not as fanciful as the previous one, but more practical——
"Although the coal reserves are low, we are confident that we can perfect the cement construction technology within a few years. When the coal mines are exhausted, we can choose another location to rebuild the cement factory."
But seeing this, Zhou Ruonan was even more confused.
So, where does joy come from?
Established only for simple cement projects?
No, it's never that simple!
Just as she was thinking, Xiao Hua didn't wait for anyone to ask her question, still looking at her with a half-smiling expression, "Have you finished reading?"
"After reading it, tell me your thoughts."
Seeing that smile, Zhou Ruonan couldn't help but tremble all over.
She now desperately hoped that Zhou Jijun would be at the scene so that he could divert the chief's attention and allow her to escape.
However, Zhou Jijun was slow in practicing the law and was sent to the main city academy to make up lessons by the chief, so he was not around.
After about ten seconds, when Xiaohua's smile gradually turned cold, Zhou Ruonan could only bite the bullet and said: "It's too unrealistic to build roads northward. If you are proficient in cement construction, you should move back to the balanced factory area, which will also be convenient for various cities."
Take it.”
Xiaohua lost her smile, "So, in your eyes, except for the No. 1 area, the other areas are not the land of my Kingdom of Balance?"
"Otherwise, what is the 'relocation' equilibrium?"
Zhou Ruonan's face suddenly turned pale, he was so frightened that he immediately knelt down and his tears fell down——
"My lord, chief, Ruonan has absolutely no intention of doing this!"
"It's just, it's just..."
Xiaohua sat down and stared at her, "Just what?"
"..." She was speechless.
For a moment, the room felt like death.
About two minutes later, Xiaohua spoke again, "Get up! I won't blame you this time, but you need to remember this lesson!"
Zhou Ruonan heard the voice softened, and finally dared to raise his head, and quickly wiped away his tears, "Chief, I must remember, but... I still don't understand."
"If you don't understand, I'll teach you!"
"My lord, Balance, came to the world, established the Temple of the Law of Balance, educated the world with the mysteries of the Law, and even sent down oracles——"
"The journey of balance is the stars and the sea!"
"The glory of Balance covers every inch of the sky, the earth, and the ocean. They are all owned by Balance and created by our Lord."
"As His most humble and devout servants, we swear an oath to defend His glory."
"If everyone is like you and only focuses on a small place, when will balance see true prosperity, and how can the flame of glory last forever?"
"Perhaps in your opinion, it is difficult to build a road northward; but if you can't do it now, it doesn't mean you can't do it in the future."
"Our Lord's will as reported by the Balance News has long been clear. After the Judgment Campaign, there will be great development of the east."
"And this is only the first step towards balanced prosperity. In the future, there will be balanced cities everywhere on the earth, where people can live and listen to people praising His holy name!"
"The monks far away in Big City No. 11 have the same yearning as mine. They are willing to go through hardships, create a balanced and prosperous age, and gain His glorious gaze!"
"This is where I am happy."
"Because I see firm faith in them!"
"Now, do you understand?"
A few words fell down.
Zhou Ruonan was stunned and speechless for a long time.
Xiaohua ignored her and quickly wrote a note on the desk, "The first plan can be implemented!"
She summoned the temple guards outside the door and ordered the letter to be returned immediately.
At this time, Zhou Ruonan came back to his senses. He was afraid and admired, and finally mustered up the courage to come to Xiaohua's side again, "Chief, Ruonan will definitely keep your teachings in mind and dare not forget them!"
Xiaohua nodded solemnly, showing no signs of joy or anger, and pointed to the documents submitted by each city and said: "From today on, you need to write an additional review report on each city you see! Don't slack off!"
Zhou Ruonan looked at the mountain of paperwork and gasped, "How can I finish writing this?"
"Huh?" Xiaohua frowned.
Zhou Ruonan immediately shut up, "I will definitely finish it."
It's night.
The little flower is sitting at her desk, already forgetting herself.
Hearing a familiar voice, he suddenly raised his head and saw the eldest mother walking in...
"Xiaohua, why haven't you returned home so late? I asked you to move back home, but I haven't seen you very often in the past few months."
Xiaohua suddenly felt hungry when she saw the hot soup and a bowl of white rice in the hands of her eldest mother.
Being pampered by her eldest mother is far more satisfying to her than her biological mother. After all, one is a mother and the other is a prospective mother-in-law.
"We are busy with affairs, and my Lord and the witch have given us important responsibilities. I must not neglect them."
"Mom, what kind of soup is this?"
The eldest mother said: "Beef soup..."
When she said this, she lowered her voice to avoid being heard by the temple guards outside the door, "It's farm cattle, the meat is delicious, not as fishy as bison meat. I didn't realize it in the early years, but these days I feel it is light and tastes the best."
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Xiaohua was shocked when she heard this, and almost changed her face.
But I heard the eldest mother say: "Okay, okay, just like your father, he gets anxious when he hears about the cattle and wants to get angry!"
"I know that farm cattle are precious, but this is a farm cow that was accidentally thrown to death. The chef of the No. 1 canteen specially sent it to you and asked me to recuperate your body. The leaders of each war group and the Supreme Elder have them at home, so they are not a special case.
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Xiao Hua was really amused, "Why do cattle fall to death so often these days? The rice fields are all on flat ground. Could it be that a good cow hits its head on the ground?"
The eldest mother shook her head: "I don't know either."
Xiaohuadao: "It must be Zhou Wangshan who slaughtered the cattle in the name of practicing the law and medical skills given by our Lord!"
"Isn't bison enough for him to dissect? What's the difference between the two?"
The eldest mother also laughed, probably because she heard about Zhou Wangshan’s strange behavior.
She poured broth on Xiaohua's rice and urged her to eat it quickly before continuing: "I heard this evening that you made Ruonan cry? And you also asked her to write an almost endless homework assignment?"
"I heard from Jijun that even mid-level monks can't finish so much homework. Isn't it too difficult?"
Xiaohua paused while eating and frowned: "Did Zhou Ruonan come to you to cry?"
When the eldest mother saw this expression, she was very much like her eldest daughter. She sighed again, "Why are you becoming more and more like your eldest sister!"
Xiaohua knew what her eldest mother was thinking, so she said slowly: "Oh, if I don't have the majesty of the witch, I won't be able to do anything good."
"Auntie, you know that everyone else is older than me, but to you, my second mother, my father, and my brother, I will always be your little flower!"
"That's pretty much it." The eldest mother rubbed her head, but she didn't need to be as nervous and worried about overstepping as she did with the witch.
Xiaohua said again: "Da mother, how did you know what happened today?"
"If the man is a little girl, her mood and anger are all reflected in her face. She came home very late tonight, so she was questioned by her father and mother, and then the matter spread!"
"I'm also helping you, Xiaohua, don't you be too harsh on Ruonan? She's still young!"
"Little?!" Xiaohua was angry when she said it, but when she saw her big mother curling her lips, she immediately restrained her expression and turned into a bitter smile: "Big mother, when I was her age, I embarked on a migration journey.
The elders translated, while also practicing the secrets of the law."
"First of all, she doesn't have to worry about food and clothing, and secondly, she has a roof to shelter her from the wind and rain. Is this called harsh?"
"Auntie, think about it again, what kind of life will you lead before equilibrium comes?"
"Zhou Ruonan was born in Balance, and he is the granddaughter of the great elder, so you can't bear this little hardship?"
"If you ask me, if the Great Elder heard about this, he would only scold her for her ineffectiveness, which is extremely disappointing!"
The more Xiao Hua spoke, the more excited she became. When she finished speaking, she saw that the eldest mother was stunned, "Aunt eldest mother, but my angry voice scared you again?"
The eldest mother shook her head and didn't know whether to laugh or cry, "The reason why I helped persuade you is because the elder really reprimanded Ruonan severely as you said!"
"Hahaha!" Xiaohua couldn't help but laugh, "Who is the Great Elder? How can he not understand the principles of educating his children and grandchildren if he can give up the grace given by our Lord to "cross the long river of time and see a balanced future and prosperity"?"
"Auntie, please don't pay attention to these things anymore! Zhou Ruonan, who bestowed the name on our Lord, will definitely have a big responsibility in the future. If I don't train her now, she may make a big mistake in the future!"
"If you have watched her grow up, do you want to see her be sentenced to crime and punishment in the future?"
As soon as she heard about the crime and punishment, the eldest mother became nervous and waved her hands quickly: "No, no, no, it's all according to your wishes, I won't care anymore!"
"It's just bull shit and Weiguo..."
Xiaohua laughed loudly, and took the initiative to drop the word "Guo Wei" and said: "Brother Niushi has sent a letter, and he is sure to complete the breakthrough. He only needs to wait for my Lord and the wizard to come, and then he can participate in the realm assessment and truly step into the realm."