Above the mage!

Chapter 385 Image Stone

Sunaifa is reliable, and of course, Gaode himself is not bad either.

He put away the bottle of second-level Ice Evil, then opened the drawer, took out a huge piece of parchment that had been prepared long ago, and spread it out on the table.

"This is the Phoenix city design sketch I drew these days. Please take a look to see if there is anything that needs to be modified or supplemented. If you and I both think it's okay, let Elsa take a look.
She is the princess of the Principality of Xidian. She must know many of the pitfalls encountered during the construction of Xidian City. She should be able to discover many places that we have not noticed. "

When Sunaifa heard this, a ripple flashed in his dark blue eyes, like the rippling water on the lake.

She walked to the table with great interest, leaned over slightly, and carefully examined the design sketch drawn by Gao De.

The pattern on the sketch is not exquisite, but the lines are straight and smooth, as if it was drawn with a precise ruler.

——This is the basic professional quality of a rune constructor.

Gao De is not a professional urban designer, but he has references to the urban design ideas of many megacities with a population of over tens of millions in his previous life.

For the overall layout, Gaode adopted the simplest but most easily replicated grid-shaped urban layout, constructing a grid road network with east-west and north-south roads as the main trunks.

This layout can divide the blocks most efficiently, just like cutting a huge cake into regular checkerboard patterns, with each piece being square and with clear boundaries.

This will make land use extremely convenient and building layout can be carried out in an orderly manner.

More importantly, it reserves ample space for further expansion of the city in the future.

Based on the grid layout, Gaode refers to the planning concept of modern cities and incorporates the idea of ​​"functional zoning".

That is, clearly divide living areas, commercial areas, industrial areas, etc. to avoid interference caused by mixed functions and improve the efficiency of urban operation.

The rulers of many countries are also aware of this, but they are not detailed and regular enough.

It is common to see "industrial" shops mixed with commercial shops. The noisy sounds of iron forging and the operation of alchemy machines are extremely loud, which will affect the normal conduct of business activities. The vehicles transporting raw materials will also cause congestion in the streets, which are not very spacious to begin with.
There are actually many examples like this.

The specific zoning plan that AutoNavi has set for Phoenix is ​​actually not complicated.

The conditions in the North are like this, and naturally the simpler the better, as far as is reasonable.

First of all, the living area is divided into different areas according to the identities of the residents.

A high-end living area is built in the limited area affected by Bingyu Wutong, which is actually the residence of Gaode and Sunaifa.

The first outer area extending from the Ice Jade Wutong Tree is the living area for high-level Iceborn mages or civil servants in the city.

Ordinary residents are concentrated near the Arctic Lake.

Although it is relatively far from the city center, it has convenient transportation and is close to water sources. In addition, the natural landscape of the Arctic Lake can also create a more comfortable living environment.

Then, corresponding community squares are planned to be built inside the living area as places for residents to communicate and carry out activities.

In addition, space is reserved for small grocery stores, pubs, community stores and other living facilities.

Of course, Phoenix currently does not have a trading system, so this type of store does not exist.

So just set aside.

The same is true for the commercial district. According to Gaode's idea, several narrow but prosperous commercial streets will be built radially with Bingyu Wutong as the center.

But now it can only be said that space is reserved, and the commercial area cannot be actually built.

The administrative district is centered on the original town hall, concentrated in that area, and a municipal square is set up in the administrative district for holding ceremonies or activities, and even issuing government decrees.

The industrial zone is planned on the edge of the city, with a compact layout close to the volcano.

It is far away from living areas to prevent industrial production from affecting residents' lives, and far away from Jinhui Farm to prevent industrial activities from interfering with agricultural production.

The education zone is built around several large schools that have already been established.

Naturally, it is also necessary to reserve a few squares for the education area.

It is true that Phoenix cannot even popularize basic education now, and the schools are already sufficient.

However, in the future, the increase in population will lead to a further increase in the number of children of school age, and more advanced education will definitely be developed.

At that time, we will need to build more middle schools and high schools, both of which require a lot of space.

The roads were designed based on the capital city's standards, with the width of the two main roads running east-west and north-south both set at 25 meters.

With this width, four carriages can run side by side in both directions, and a green belt is reserved in the middle of the road to separate the two-way lanes.

The sidewalks on both sides are three meters wide.

Other roads are half the width of the main roads, which is the so-called "two-lane" standard.

The main roads and secondary roads are connected to each other, forming a close transportation network, ensuring unimpeded traffic between various areas of the city.

Gaode has even reserved a strip area of ​​a certain width in its road planning as a corridor for future pipeline laying, to avoid the situation where pipeline laying would be impossible due to dense buildings on both sides of the road.

And according to the future pipeline layout, the location of the inspection well should be determined in advance and marked at the corresponding location.

——Phoenix currently does not have the ability to build pipeline facilities, but in Gode's eyes, this is the foundation of a city and will have to be supplemented in the future, so it is also necessary to prepare for a rainy day.

After reading the sketch designed by Goder, Sunaifa raised his eyes and pointed at some strange lines on the sketch. "What do these lines mean?"

These lines are much finer than other lines in the sketch, but they are everywhere in every area of ​​the city.

"These are some immature ideas of mine, but they are still just ideas now. I can't find a way to realize them for the time being." Gao De told the truth. As for what the specific ideas were, he did not elaborate.

"I'm already looking forward to what Phoenix will look like after the expansion is completed." Sunaifa stopped looking at the design drawings and said seriously.

She had no opinion on Gaode's design ideas.

"Then you can show the design to Aisha later and discuss whether there is anything that needs to be improved."

Godard paused and continued, "I will be leaving in a few days. The expansion of Phoenix will still be led by you. If any problems are found during the construction process, you will need to make flexible adjustments."

"Don't worry." Sunaifa's answer was brief and powerful, and then he changed the subject: "Minister of the Ministry of Construction, do you have a suitable candidate in mind?"

Hearing this question, Gao De frowned slightly.

After thinking for a moment, he shook his head and said, "It seems that there is no talent in Phoenix in this area. If it really doesn't work, we can only find someone who is relatively stable, cautious and detail-oriented to take over, and slowly cultivate his ability and accumulate experience in the actual city construction process."

There is only one city in the entire North, Phoenix, and it is a city with almost no design.

Under such circumstances, it is unrealistic to find a local who has the ability to match the Ministry of Construction. "That's the only way," Sunaifa replied.

"Education, education!" Gao De sighed slowly. In the process of rapid development, the importance of education has become increasingly prominent.

Only by promoting universal education can the North escape from this talent dilemma in the future.

Otherwise, there will only be an increasing shortage of people.

But precisely because universal education has not yet been popularized, it is impossible to find enough teachers.

Without a sufficient number of teachers, it is impossible to achieve universal education.

Well, the loop is closed.
Gao De couldn't help but rub his temples with his fingertips and felt a little headache.

Just then, he and Sunaifa heard the sound of hurried footsteps.

"Mother War, my king, there is a stranger outside. He said he wants to see you and is waiting outside the city hall." A guard ran in from outside the city hall, stood at attention and saluted, and reported.

"Stranger?" Gaode and Sunaifa were both stunned and had no idea.

Mainly in the northern border, given their reputations, few people would directly ask to see them by name.

"The man said his name was Quentin," the guard added quickly.

It turned out that he was the chief guardian of the original Snowfield Guardians. He had not returned to the headquarters for many years because he had been wandering on the snowfield for many years, guarding the snowfield.

So when they destroyed the Snowfield Guardians, they did not meet Quentin.

After such a long time, he actually came to my door at this time.

"Please let him in." Gaode and Sunaifa looked at each other and said slowly.

A few minutes later, a burly man who looked dusty and extremely strong walked in.

He was wearing clothes made of rough animal skins, with some unshaved bristles still on the skins, which trembled slightly as he moved. His dark face was covered with a thick beard, and he looked rather unkempt.

This appearance and dress, coupled with his thick, bulging arms, make him look like an orc who is ready to raise a stick and shout "For the Horde" at any time. He doesn't look like a mage at all.

But as the saying goes, don't judge a book by its cover. Such a rough guy happens to be a noble four-ring wizard, the top combat force of a principality.

If Sunaifa had not been there, Gaode would not have been able to meet him even if he was accompanied by several other four-ring mages from the Zhenbing tribe.

Too dangerous.

But with Sunaifah around, things are different. She gives us a strong sense of security, and she alone is enough to easily calm the situation.

"Respected True Ice War Mother, True Ice King, I am Quentin, the former chief of the Snowfield Guardians. I'm honored to meet you both." As soon as he entered the room, the burly man bent down and bowed sixty degrees without hesitation, and spoke in a powerful and rough voice.

"Quentin, what is your purpose in coming to Phoenix? Do you want to seek justice for the Snowfield Guardian or come forward to surrender?" Sunaifah's dark blue eyes showed no emotion at all, and he spoke lightly.

"Neither. On my way to Phoenix, I heard about the whole story of the sect's demise. After entering Phoenix, I also went to see the undead ice sculptures in person." Quentin stood up and looked at the two of them.

The undead ice sculpture is the ice sculpture formed by Ryan and the fifth-level zombie monster he summoned.
"Our motto as Snowfield Guardians is to protect the Snowfield. Ryan practiced forbidden necromancy and murdered the people of the North. He deserves what he has suffered. I have no grievances to complain about."

"As for surrendering yourself," said Quentin, the former chief of the Snowfield Guardians, with a serious expression, "Hunters and Guardians are two distinct factions among the Snowfield Guardians, and each does their own thing."

He added seriously, "I have spent most of my time these years wandering the snowfields, working hard to protect them. I haven't been back to the sect's headquarters for a long time. I had no idea what Ryan was doing, let alone participated in it. I even heard about the sect's demise only recently."

"It can't be that just because he and I are from the same sect, I have to share his guilt."

Sunaifa hesitated for a moment, then nodded slightly, "Then why did you come to see us?"

"I heard that the Zhenbing Tribe has released news that it is willing to absorb the Northern Tribe to join."

"I have been wandering in the snowfield for so many years, and have seen and helped many tribes, big and small. They have a very difficult time surviving. If a large tribe is willing to take them in, they will definitely be happy to accept it." Quentin straightened his expression, spread his hands, and continued:
"But they are just small tribes scattered across the vast snowfield. It is difficult for the news you spread to reach them. Even if they are lucky enough to receive the news, it is difficult for them to migrate to Phoenix on their own."

"That's why I came to you."

"I know the exact location of their tribe. If you are willing to receive them, I can lead the way for you."

"In addition, there are actually many of our guardians on the snowfield. They must also know many similar small tribes. If you agree, I can gather them and do this together."

"You should know that Ryan has become a five-ring wizard, right?" Gaode suddenly asked.

"I know. It's all thanks to you that Ice and Snow were born. Otherwise, who in the entire North could punish him?" Quentin looked at Sunaifa and said something half flattering and half emotional.

Looking at the thick eyebrows and big eyes, he is quite talkative. Gao De glanced at Quentin with a strange look and said, "Then you dare to come to us for something that has nothing to do with you. Aren't you afraid that we will regard you as a remnant and arrest you directly?"

"I'm afraid," Quentin spread his hands and said as a matter of course, "But the doctrine I believe in is to protect the snowfield. This is what I should do. Moreover, I believe that the King of the North who can bring revival to the North in the prophecy should be a wise and broad-minded person and will not do such a thing."

"The Guardian of the Snowfield has been destroyed." Sunaifa reminded.

"The sect is gone, but the teachings will not disappear. They are still in my heart." Quentin said seriously.

"You just said to summon other guardians?" Goder noticed a detail in Quentin's words: "You guardians are all single-person and scattered all over the snowfield. How can you contact them?"

He was both skeptical and inquiring.

In this vast and harsh snowfield, it is almost impossible to get in touch with the scattered personnel.

"It can't be called a contact. It can only be considered a message." Quentin thought for a moment and told the truth.

"message?"

Quentin pulled a stone from his bosom.

The stone is about the size of a palm and is generally rounded oval in shape. If you look closely, you can see that there seem to be strands of silver textures flowing inside the stone. These textures are intertwined to form a unique and complex pattern.

"what is this?"

"A little gadget, we call it the Shadow Stone, it contains the Phantom Light Crystal.

After injecting magic power into the image stone, the phantom crystal will be activated, and it will record the light, shadow and sound in the surrounding environment. Then, you only need to input magic power in reverse to present the recorded images and sounds. "

“We place it among those tribes to leave a message to the guardians who come after us.”

This is really just a gadget. It looks interesting, but its function is very limited and it has many restrictions, so Quentin didn't take it too seriously.

But what he didn't expect was that after he introduced the photo stone, Gao De's eyes suddenly lit up!

(End of this chapter)