System: Build My Own Territory-Chapter 699 - 242: I Want to Expand the Army (10,000) (6)
The first batch, a selection of thirteen hundred townsmen with farming skills and experience, was handed over to Gavin and Wilbur.
Together with the existing seven hundred farmers, a team of two thousand farmers was formed.
From now on, the reclamation, planting, and care on the territory would be entirely their responsibility.
The second batch, five hundred townsmen were selected for logging and paving!
From the open-pit iron mine, they started laying roads toward the natural alkali deposits and saltpeter caves deep in the forest.
Despite the difficulties, it’s necessary to ensure subsequent transport and smooth roads.
Even if some manpower and material resources are required, it must be done.
Fortunately.
With the water power of the Aladia River and the existence of the Noel Ship.
The necessary raw materials for road paving can be transported.
The third batch, one hundred people were selected to go to the excavation points of the natural alkali deposits and saltpeter caves.
Build red brick residential areas, kitchens, wells, and bathrooms, and other public facilities needed for living.
To ensure the daily lives of the workers.
The fourth batch, one hundred people were selected to go to the glass workshop, brewing workshop, fishery workshop, and miscellaneous workshop respectively.
Expand the production scale of the workshops and improve production efficiency.
Especially the glass workshop and brewing workshop.
They can be said to be the largest economic sources on the territory, besides the fine salt produced by the salt factory.
The last time Grayson came, he confirmed a long-term cooperative trade contract with Audrey.
The fifth batch, Lynn selected two hundred townsmen each to go to the woodworker workshop, bow and arrow workshop, and shipyard!
Previously, to make small boats, he had to divide the apprentices in the woodworker workshop in half and use them separately.
The woodworker workshop made large siege machinery, and the shipyard made Noel ships.
Now that there’s enough labor, naturally, the labor gap needs to be filled immediately.
The same goes for the bow and arrow workshop.
While making standard longbows, they also need to make Zhuge crossbows.
Watching teams of townsmen, led by guards, go to various different posts.
On Lord’s Square, surrounded by bustling figures, Lynn couldn’t help but raise an eyebrow.
Industries in the territory that lacked labor, he basically dispatched a team of labor to supplement.
There are still three thousand four hundred people waiting for his allocation.
Is this what an abundance of labor feels like?
In the fifth batch, Lynn again drew out a thousand people, divided into two teams of five hundred, to the blacksmith workshop and textile workshop.
Given the limited forging skills, he can only expand the forging and production speed of the two workshops by increasing the number of laborers.
In the sixth batch, fifteen hundred people were selected.
They were divided into teams of five hundred each to go to the open-pit iron mine, coal mine, and salt mine for excavation.
The seventh batch, another four hundred people were selected.
They were sent to various mines, responsible for transporting all the territory’s ores.
Seeing the remaining thousand people, Lynn directly had the guards take them towards the direction of the city wall.
He handed them all over to Avery for the construction of the outer city!
Until the last batch of townsmen left Lord’s Square, Lynn felt slightly relieved.
The population on the territory is increasing.
When these five thousand townsmen go to their respective posts, production efficiency may not show much improvement at the beginning.
However.
As they become familiar with their work and learn the essentials of labor.
Then, the development of the entire territory will see a quantitative boost.
It’s important to know.
Labor is the core element and fundamental power of development!
Previously, he thought of letting the newly arrived townsmen first undergo the corresponding skills training.
But he found that the territory lacked the teaching resources for training!
The six scholars brought by Tate can learn the corresponding skills first and then teach the townsmen.
But these scholars have already formed fixed thinking patterns in their own minds.
Instead of having these scholars change themselves to accept new things and then teach.
It’s better to let these townsmen start working directly.
After all, practical experience is the best teacher for anyone.
With six thousand laborers arranged, Lynn was thinking about whether to continue fishing.
In the distance.
A convoy of carriages traveled along the limestone road, approaching.
With a thought, Lynn opened the holographic map to take a look.
At the forefront of the convoy was Hunter, mounted on horseback.
The owner of the Fisherman’s Wharf in Kakasong City and the Riverside Rest Tavern.
Lynn stood still, waiting for Hunter’s arrival.
After a dozen minutes.
The convoy finally arrived at Lord’s Square.
Hunter, dressed in satin, leapt down from his horse.
Upon seeing Lynn, he quickly stepped forward.
Coming to a few meters beside Lynn, Hunter showed a smile, his words filled with respect: "Master Lynn, long time no see."
Lynn returned a smile, "Yes, I apologize, Mr. Hunter."
"The last time you came, I happened to be out due to some matters and couldn’t receive you personally."
Hunter slightly bowed, "Master Lynn, you are too kind."
"With Mr. George there, engaging in trade activities, I am already very satisfied."
Lynn nodded.
After the pleasantries, Hunter wasted no time and began to explain.
"Master Lynn, this time I brought a large shipment of linen cloth for you."
"I wonder if you’re willing to trade?"
Lynn’s gaze turned to behind Hunter.
Ten carriages, each almost fully loaded.
But because they were covered with oilcloth, he couldn’t see the goods in the carriage compartments.
Lynn replied, "Of course, Mr. Hunter, name your price!"
Hunter didn’t hesitate, "Medium-grade linen cloth, totaling thirty thousand yards, the current market price is slightly over nine pence per yard."
"Master Lynn, you can give me nine pence."
Lynn opened the market and prices to take a look.
What Hunter said was indeed accurate.
However.
Due to the rising grain prices, compared to the previous price of eight pence per yard.
The price of linen cloth has also been affected.
Lynn said, "No problem, Mr. Hunter."
"If exchanged for Lexus Gin, I can offer you one thousand three hundred and fifty pounds!"
Hunter’s face showed a smile, "Master Lynn, besides exchanging for gin, I also want to purchase a large batch of beer!"
"With the weather getting warmer, more and more people are coming to Kakasong City."
"I need to stock up on more beer for summer sales."
"Moreover, Master Lynn, you might not know, but the gin from your brewing workshop is now widely favored by everyone!"
"Even some lord nobility from other cities are willing to ride carriages to my tavern to taste the scarce gin!"
Subsequently.
Hunter took out a bag of gold pounds, purchasing twenty thousand pounds of beer.
Once the transaction was confirmed, and under George’s arrangement, a group of townsmen began unloading the goods.
Seeing the figures of townsmen carrying goods, Lynn spoke to Hunter.
"Mr. Hunter, there’s something I need to discuss with you."
Hunter raised an eyebrow, "Master Lynn, feel free to instruct!"
