Chapter 19 is in full swing, taking care of the patients
The drizzle is falling, casting a layer of rain and fog over the mine.
Hearing that the lord was coming, the miners looked shocked.
After being recommended by everyone, a speaker stood in the rain, anxiously waiting for the arrival of the lord.
Soon, the tall miner named Ethan saw the lord coming on a mule.
On rainy days, the roads were muddy, and the slow-moving mules were more stable than horses. The key point was that Yeats had no talent for riding, and even if he wanted to ride a carrot, he would not be able to meet the ability requirements for the time being.
Fortunately, in this world, there is magic that can be achieved quickly, and it is completely late to learn riding skills and other things.
Wearing a rain hat made of oilcloth, Yeats got off the mule.
"Lord, I didn't expect you to come here even on a rainy day."
Miner Ethan remembered the shocking speech in the square that day, and his speech speed couldn't help but become faster: "I I want to say that we are very honored to have you here.”
Yeats smiled: "I heard what Drake said, your name is Ethan, right? Please take me to visit the mining area."
"No trouble! Please come with me! "
Official Drake accompanied Yeats and followed Ethan to visit the three-story mining area. Information slowly emerged in Yeats' mind.
The minerals in Chenshuang Ridge are mainly copper ore and iron ore, and occasionally colored gemstones are mined.
In the past, there was no fixed market for selling ore in Chenshuang Ridge. Now, Chenshuang Ridge has established a cooperative relationship with the Starlight Chamber of Commerce.
This batch of ore can be sold directly to the Starlight Chamber of Commerce. When the smelting workshop is established, the income from iron and copper blocks will be more significant.
In order to further motivate the miners, Yeats promised Ethan:
“From now on, the miners in Morning Frost Ridge will change from the previous daily wage system to a daily wage plus piece rate system. "Piece-rate system?" Ethan looked confused.
“To put it simply, if the original remuneration remains unchanged, the more ore a miner mines every day, the more remuneration he will receive that day.” Yeats said.
Ethan was stunned for a moment, and gradually understood Yeats's words.
A burst of intense excitement and ecstasy followed.
There seemed to be a scene in front of me of the workers cheering for joy when they heard the news.
Ethan knelt down directly and said excitedly: "Thank you Lord for your gift!"
It is true that the nobles of this world have exploited the common people too hard. Being a lord is like winning the lottery.
Yeats tried to help the tall miner, but failed to do so. He coughed and put his hand away, thinking that he would not miss out on exercising in the future, and said:
"I have one more thing to ask you, Ethan, you are standing in the mining area." Have you ever seen a rock salt insect? ”
Half salt insect, this kind of monster is covered with a white crystal shell, like a moving white stone, leaving a trail behind when it crawls slowly. String of salt stains.
This kind of salt trace can cause plants to die, so halite bugs are regarded as agricultural pests. Their iconic salt traces can often be found in mining areas and hilly areas.
“For your information, Lord, there are many rock salt insects in the mining area, but they do not harm humans, they just crawl around on their own, so we ignore them when mining.”
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Yeats's eyes lit up: "Where is the place where the salt worms are infested? Take me there!"
A moment later.
Yeats leaned over to observe the salt worms crawling slowly on the ground. He dipped his index finger into the salt left by the salt worms and his eyes flickered.
“You cannot eat the salt left by the stone salt worm, Lord!” Ethan was shocked. “That is the salt in the body of the monster. After eating it, you will feel dizzy and get food poisoning!”
The salt left behind by rock salt worms when crawling is almost the same as ordinary mineral salt.
Over the years, careless adventurers have used the salt of rock salt worms as condiments, and cases of poisoning have become common.
Yeats pondered for a moment... Unrefined rock salt is of course inedible.
However, I have a refining technology similar to the "sun salt method" in my mind. Through steps such as dissolution and sun exposure, the salt secreted by rock salt insects can be turned into a high-quality condiment.
A bag of ordinary table salt on the market only costs one copper coin, but the value of refined rock salt can increase ten times, and it is favored by the nobles.
If rock salt insects can survive in mining areas, they must have their source.
Based on the habits of rock salt insects, Yeats ordered people to break down a wall, and sure enough, a huge piece of natural rock salt was revealed.
"Drake, move this piece of natural rock salt to a cave alone, and then move the salt worms there as well." Yeats instructed.
Drake still hesitated: "Lord, do you want to use rock saltworms to make salt? This is absolutely impossible..."
Yeats said calmly: "I know. Use the method of refining table salt using rock salt insects, just do as I tell you."
Drake was stunned for a moment, with surprise flashing in his eyes, and he lowered his head and said, "I obey your order!"
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The autumn rain lasted for three full days.
When the sun clears, the snow-capped mountains are reflected in the golden light, and the noise of carriages echoes in the morning frost ridge. Under Lena's instructions, the craftsmen hired by the caravan cooperated with the local residents to start the construction of the potion workshop.
The rock salt secreted by halite worms is spread out in the salt drying field, the fermented cheese is hung in the cave, and the blast furnace is set up in the smelting workshop.
Yeats's mobilization speech and tangible benefits made the infrastructure project in Chenshuangling in full swing.
Bang!
Gray aimed at a dead branch monster in the forest area and threw his axe. The dead branch monster split into pieces and branches used as burning wood exploded.
Then, the hand ax drew an arc in mid-air and flew back towards Gray.
Gray jumped, caught the hand ax, and threw it towards another dead branch monster again.
Bang!
Gray caught the spinning hand ax again, with a puzzled expression on his face.
“Did Yeats think of today when he bought the revolving hand axe?”
In the stable.
Fokas opened a pack of successfully dried rock salt and placed it in front of the radish.
Carrot stuck out his tongue and licked a big mouthful of rock salt. His eyes shone slightly and he nodded in a humane manner.
Fukas was full of emotion: "The young master has created another income for Chenshuang Ridge..."
In the cave.
Strings of cheese hung from the ceiling of the airy cave, emitting an unpleasant musty smell.
Rolf, the baker, pinched his nose, looked up at the morning frost cheese that the lord had high hopes for, and said harshly:
"Lord, do nobles really like such unpleasant-smelling cheese?"
"Try it..." Yeats also pinched his nose, "It's hard to judge the taste of rich people."
At this time, Drake stood outside the cave and reported:
"Lord, the reply from the royal capital has arrived, and it is related to sending troops!"
When Yeats heard about the dispatch of troops, his eyes flashed and hope arose in his heart.
If the royal capital agrees to send troops, there will be a great chance of winning against the demonic tide!
He didn't have time to return to the Lord's Mansion to shower and change clothes, so he stood outside the cave and took the letter from Drake.
Taking apart the paint, Yeats hurriedly browsed the letters, his face gradually darkening.
Drake asked anxiously: "Lord, what did the royal capital say?"
"We can't wait for reinforcements."
Yeats said coldly: "The letter gave a lot of polite words. To put it simply-"
"The royal capital will provide all support except help."
Dre Ke was stunned for a moment, and his face gradually turned pale.
"In other words... the royal capital refuses to send troops?" Drake said dryly.
Drake wanted to appear indifferent, but he had faced the cold wave and was getting older, so he deeply felt the horror of death.
Yeats closed his eyes and carefully recalled the plot of the cold wave in the first chapter of "Phantom Wings". Was Morning Frost Ridge destroyed in the plot?
The answer is not clear.
But if you can recruit a crucial general in the plot, you can greatly increase your confidence in surviving the cold wave.
[Valkyrie] is supposed to have appeared on the stage at this time, but is she in the Golden Lion Kingdom?
Yeats rubbed his eyebrows.
Whatever.
Don’t rely on plot characters to save you.
Gold coins can not only recruit experienced mercenary groups, but also purchase powerful spell scrolls. This is Chenshuang Ridge's greatest confidence in fighting the cold wave...
At this time, Gray Came in a hurry.
"Yeats, there is something I need to ask you about!"
Gray had some worry on his face.
Yeats said: "What happened?"
"The little girl who made the medicine for you, Reggie Leif, she fell ill!" Gray said.
Yeats was stunned for a moment, feeling slightly uneasy in his heart.
“Little Red Riding Hood is sick?!”
(End of this chapter)