industrial lord

Chapter 41
People will make trouble when they are free, so there are many jobs in the camp that pay for food. People are hungry, and those who have energy will put on yellow hats and do some work in exchange for stuttering.

These jobs range from chopping wood to cleaning the camp, from killing flies to scratching rats, and even helping Philip with some farm work.

But there are also villains among the victims. Recently, some victims saved a few steamed buns through labor, and then thieves appeared.

This involves a problem. The laws in the camp belong to Philip, but he has never taken the initiative to express his position on this matter.

Managing the victims is a pitfall. After Frederick took the initiative to negotiate, Philip temporarily appointed the judge sent by Frederick as a full-time judge of the camp, and the jurisdiction was only in the camp.

The illegal and criminal incidents have seriously affected people's first impression of Wesenland, and Frederick ordered early on that it must be dealt with severely.

The thieves were quickly caught under the heavy reward, and they were deported after wearing the shackles for ten days according to the law.

At this time, Frederick was about to return to the territory, and before he left, he issued the latest instructions: all prisoners should be hung above the cesspit in the toilet, upside down, and lowered.

The situation in the three transit camps on the way back to Wessenling was much better. The newcomers to the Wessenling family only stayed here for half a day, and no accidents happened.

However, the frequent movement of personnel and materials in the camp is a huge test for the younger generation who manage here.

After Frederick returned to the town of Howson, the administrator, Frick, reported to him the current work progress.

"As of yesterday, 15532 people have come to Wessenland," Frick said, looking at the report, "They have moved to 59 new villages."

"At the moment we have accumulated enough experience that we can expedite the delivery."

"Now we have sufficient grain reserves. Not long ago, Madam Sophie's caravan brought ten shipments of rice from the Southern Continent. She said it was for you. Next, wheat and beans will be shipped, at market prices."

Frederick was startled when he heard "Madame Sophie". This pagan businessman came back from the East? !

"Is she here?" Frederick asked immediately.

"No." Flick shook his head. "Her steward said that Mrs. Sophie needs to take care of housework. It is estimated that she will come here with the goods you want in late autumn or early winter."

"The steward also said that if the master wants a red-horned mule, just let him know. Recently, a buyer died in an accident, and the goods are about to fall into his hands."

Frederick thought about it. The red-horned mule is a hybrid product of a unicorn and a donkey. Compared with the Amu mule, it has less stamina, but is faster. Also because it can keep up with the speed of the horse, it likes to be used to carry logistics supplies.

"Yes." Frederick said, "When the canal is dug, it needs to be used to transport soil. After the canal is opened, a convoy can be built to transport freighters."

Then he asked again: "How are the winter clothes prepared?"

After looking at the report, Frick replied: "At present, our cloth and cotton are enough to produce [-] sets of winter clothes. Your Excellency BASF has invented new slime rubber shoes, and the price is very cheap. Now we start growing crystal history in the fallow fields." Lyme."

"Crystal slime needs to be raised for three months, so it should be able to make winter shoes before winter arrives."

Frederick frowned after hearing this. Winter clothes were also the bulk of the expenditure this time, and more than 6 people would spend a golden ball the size of a volleyball.

In the past two years, the new village has only input but no output. So many people are also supported by Frederick. From pots and pans to food, the expenses are no less than winter clothes.

Now the golden cups, golden bowls, golden plates, and golden knives and forks used by the guests at the banquet are all gone, and the golden vases are directly exchanged for food in the south. In the castle, almost everyone's hair is left of the golden ones.

Fortunately, food can be purchased in batches, and funds can be circulated.

If it were someone else, King William's conspiracy could really destroy this territory.

"What do they think about taxes?" Frederick asked. "Is it okay to pay [-]% tax in ten years?"

"How could there be a problem!" Flick sighed. "The tax in other places is already at this level. We only collect less tax because of the low level of land development and low food production."

Frederick nodded, that's all right.

"Where's the house?" He continued to ask, "Is it in time?"

"There is a problem." Frick showed some embarrassment on his face, "Now there are not enough nails. The blacksmith has adjusted the manpower and is rushing to make them, but there are still some shortages."

"Bryant said that he and Professor Ogilvy had studied it, and the speed of hammering nails with a new machine is much faster, and it can barely catch up."

Frederick was also a little helpless, so he could only say, "If it doesn't work, just buy some."

Although the iron nails are small, it is still very troublesome to knock them out one by one by hand.

Some families have a set of tools for making iron nails at home, and when they stay at home in winter, they hammer iron nails by the fireplace, and they can get a lot of income in one winter.

In the world of Frederick’s hometown, iron nails did not become cheap until after the industrial revolution, when smelting, metal processing, and machine production reached a certain level, and machines began to be used to produce iron nails.

He heard the word "foreign nail" a lot when he was a child in his previous life.

"How is the management of the village now?" he asked again.

Flick became serious and said, "My lord, the population and number of villages in our territory have increased significantly, and the original town hall can no longer meet the management requirements."

"I suggest that all the existing towns be upgraded to cities, and then the scope of each town be divided."

Frederick thought for a while, and it was indeed the case, so he said, "No problem, I agree, you guys sort out a plan and show me."

"In addition, you also need to study whether to build a city based on the canal."

Frick agreed immediately.

A rising tide lifts all boats, and as the administrator of Wessenland, he is higher than other town mayors in addition to serving as the mayor of Wessenburg.

Now that other towns have been upgraded to cities, his power will naturally come up.

Frederick saw his little thoughts and didn't say anything.

It is inevitable to adjust the administrative district. At the same time, there are many things to do when the population increases. Promotion is a natural thing.

It is not surprising that people have ambitions, as long as everyone is in the same direction.

"Now we are preparing for autumn sowing." Frederick said, "This matter cannot be relaxed."

Frick replied: "This year, the autumn sowing in several villages is guided by professors from Wessenburg University. I have already ordered the villages to cooperate."

Frederick nodded. He knew this, so he said, "Okay, I'll go and see tomorrow to see how the professors farm the land."

(End of this chapter)