With Liyue's current industrial level, producing steel bars is nearly impossible.
In fact, Liyue barely has any industry at all.
So, when Takumi mentioned using steel bars, Gan Yu and Keqing both gave him speechless looks.
"That would be too difficult."
"Completely impossible."
"It's better to use wood instead."
Without hesitation, Keqing rejected the idea of using steel bars.
It would be time-consuming, massively expensive, and an unnecessary waste of resources.
So there was no need.
Takumi shrugged.
"We can talk about it later."
"Once the industry is developed, we can rebuild using steel bars."
"For now, we'll work with what we have."
"Next, we need to clear out the monsters in Guili Plains."
"The Hilichurls and other creatures need to be dealt with before construction can begin."
"Recruit a large number of adventurers and have them take care of it."
"Slimes, however, should be captured rather than eliminated."
"They can be useful."
Hearing Takumi's words, Keqing quickly recorded everything.
After discussing the preliminary work, Takumi looked at the map. After thinking for a moment, he used his memory to create a model.
Suddenly, a large-scale 3D model appeared on the table out of thin air.
Seeing this unexpected phenomenon, Gan Yu and Keqing were stunned.
"This..."
"What kind of ability is this?"
"Creating something from nothing?"
Takumi coughed lightly.
"Cough, cough."
"It's my special ability."
"For now, let's focus on the planning."
"We can use this model to discuss the city layout."
"We'll begin construction at Wangshu Inn's bridge."
"Then, we will rebuild the bridge leading to Mingyun Village."
"Yaoguang Shoal must be protected and properly developed."
"It can become a great summer retreat and leisure area."
"In the future, we should focus on developing Mingyun Village."
"Since mining operations there have stopped, it can be converted into a tourist destination."
"As for a port, we should establish one here."
Takumi pointed to the bridge leading to Mingyun Village.
Activating his ability again, a fully developed pier appeared in the model.
Seeing this, Keqing and Gan Yu nodded.
It seemed feasible.
However, a new issue quickly arose.
"The area is wide enough."
"But the water depth isn't sufficient."
"Excavation would be extremely difficult."
Keqing pointed out the problem.
Yaoguang Shoal's shallow waters made it unsuitable for large ships.
Hearing this, Takumi nodded.
"Mondstadt has a demolition expert."
"Invite her, and in a few days, she can reshape the terrain for us."
Gan Yu and Keqing were shocked.
"Wait... you mean the demolition expert who permanently altered Mondstadt's Lookout Mountain?"
"Are you sure that's a good idea?"
Keqing looked at Takumi with suspicion.
"That's right."
"She's the one."
"Just send her a letter inviting her over."
"For now, let's focus on infrastructure."
"Build the port and highways first."
"Once those are ready, we can start constructing the new city."
"Afterward, we'll establish a cement factory."
"In the meantime, we need people to capture Rock Slimes."
"They will be contained and kept producing stones continuously."
"Once all the materials are ready, construction will proceed much faster."
"Cement, concrete, and sand can be imported from other regions."
As he spoke, Takumi activated his ability again.
This time, he presented an entire city layout in front of them.
It was clearly planned and structured.
These buildings were entirely different from those in Liyue Harbor.
The structures were two-story cement-built houses, as well as 5-6 story office buildings.
"These are the houses we will construct."
"Two to three-story buildings can be used as storefronts."
"The five to six-story buildings can be sold to merchant guilds as offices."
"Additionally, we will establish a market here."
"Goods from Liyue Harbor can also be sold in Guili Plains."
"This will relieve congestion in Liyue Harbor's docks."
"Because of the new roads, both cities will be closely connected."
"The road will shorten travel time between Guili Plains and Liyue Harbor significantly."
"From there, we can also create a direct route to Mondstadt."
"A road to Stone Gate should be built as well."
"If Mondstadt is interested, they can buy cement and construct their side of the road."
"Once this route is open, more trade caravans will pass through."
"Even if Liyue Harbor becomes overwhelmed, merchants can operate from Guili Plains."
"Those transporting goods to Mondstadt can take this route as well."
"This will reduce travel distance and time."
"If Mondstadt adopts concrete roads, trade between the two nations will flourish."
"Right now, the road to Mondstadt is dangerous."
"Hilichurls, treasure hoarders, and other threats cause merchants to suffer heavy losses."
"With a cement road, the journey will be much safer."
"We can even set up rest stations along the route."
"These will provide additional revenue."
Takumi intended to establish a transit hub near Stone Gate.
Travelers could stop there before continuing to Mondstadt.
Meanwhile, Qingce Village had become a town of only elderly and children.
It was essentially a ghost town.
Leaving such a good location undeveloped would be a waste.
Since he was going to change Liyue, these improvements were necessary.
Liyue's resources were too centralized.
Nearly all its population resided in Liyue Harbor.
Many villages were practically abandoned.
If this continued, those areas would eventually be lost.
Additionally, Liyue lacked an industrial sector.
Most of its trade revolved around raw ores and handicrafts.
Its economy was primarily supported by Mora.
In fact, one could say Liyue functioned as a financial hub.
After all, Mora itself was produced using Zhongli's power.
Takumi wanted to develop Liyue's industry.
That meant distributing resources more effectively.
Due to inefficient transportation, many of Liyue's products remained scarce.
Gan Yu and Keqing recorded everything Takumi proposed.
They agreed with his vision.
If executed properly, trade between Mondstadt and Liyue would improve significantly.
They planned to discuss these ideas with Ningguang later.
Their attention returned to the city model Takumi had built.
Aside from office buildings and residential areas, Takumi had also included factories and other facilities.
Of course, heavy industry wouldn't be placed in this city.
Environmental pollution needed to be considered.
Placing all heavy industries here would ruin Yaoguang Shoal's beauty and render it unusable.