Transcendent Noble

Victor ended his windy season patrol of Raven Town. He stopped at the Rose Manor in Golden Water City, and then took Sylvia to entrust him with hundreds of Swiftbirds. Hurrying back to Randal's collar.

This is the last month of the wind season. The wind turns from south to west, and the weather is getting colder. The crops led by Randal have been harvested, and the farmers are busy repairing the village, expanding the animal stables, collecting hay and firewood, and preparing for the coming water season.

Flatlake Town is much larger than Victor before he left. Various houses, warehouses, and freight yards are erected outside the fence, and large carriages are shuttled back and forth. They kept Randal leading The specialty products are transported to Wild Willow City, and the living supplies are continuously brought to various villages. The town is also very lively. The streets are full of people, and the once deserted shops have become bustling. People bargain with the shopkeepers and sell the harvest while buying the supplies needed for life. If there is surplus, they must Go for a drink in the tavern, or visit the newly opened hotel.

The rise of public transportation has injected amazing vitality into this thriving town.

In the Conference Hall of the Flatlake Town Government Affairs Office, the senior leaders of the Randal Family gathered together to participate in the round table conference held by the lord.

"This year’s harvest is pretty good. 40,000 mu of wheat fields harvested 15.2 million pounds of wheat, with an average yield of 380 pounds per mu, with a planting-to-harvest ratio of 1:6, and 100,000 mu of potato fields, yielding 40 million pounds. 10,000 acres of rye fields harvested 2 million pounds of rye, yielding 200 pounds per mu, with a planting ratio of 1:4, and 4000 acres of bean fields, yielding a total of 2.4 million pounds of beans. However, bean water The portion is relatively large. After drying, it would be 1 million pounds."

"At present, the family has more than 12,000 cows, more than 42,000 sheep, 2,100 horses, among which is included 600 war horses. , 140 galloping horses. Thankfully, we finally don’t have to spend money on cattle, sheep and livestock, and we don’t have to buy cowskins and sheepskins at a high price." Lilia sighed and said with a high spirit.

Victor returned to Flatlake Town without first summoning Sophia's Chamber of Commerce representatives, but first held a family roundtable meeting. Lilia compiled a detailed report in just one day, thanks to her meticulousness and newly recruited assistants.

In the Conference Hall, Lilia said with a smile: "The stock of live pigs has reached 62,000, with more than 40,000 piglets. The remaining 22,000 fat pigs will be slaughtered within two months. I I think...this scene must be bloody and beautiful."

Everyone laughed heartily, but Alice suddenly shouted: "Lilia, you have to move faster. We are in Wild Willow City. The bacon has been sold out, but the order is continuously."

"Dear Alice younger sister, I will not have trouble with money." Lilia didn't care about Alice's tone at all, she said with a smile: " In fact, I still have more than 2 million pounds of bacon here, ready to be shipped to Wild Willow City. The bacon was prepared five months ago."

Victor squeezed it under the table in secret. Her long legs warned Alice with her eyes: Don't interrupt.

"This year, we will plant 150,000 acres of wheat, plant 65 pounds of wheat seeds per acre, and consume 9.75 million pounds of wheat. Plant 200,000 acres of potato, 30,000 acres of rye, and beans. 20,000 mu. The total planting area reaches 400,000 mu.” Lilia put down the sheepskin scroll and said solemnly: “The planting task is very arduous. We have enough land, but the manpower is insufficient.”

"Yinyuehe There are almost 600,000 acres of land on both sides of the strait. The land around the five streams and reservoirs can also reclaim more than 40,000 acres of dry land, which can be used to grow rye. But our existing arable land is about 270,000 acres, which means that we 130,000 mu of arable land should be cultivated within one month."

"Randal has a population of more than 15,000 people, and there are nearly 10,000 people capable of heavy physical work, while Zhuanyao Village occupies 3,800 strong laborers. There are also a lot of bullock carts.” Lilia said here, several vicious eyes were aimed at Chief-In-Charge Dean in Brick Kiln Village, he quickly stood up and explained: "Madam, Randal now has three giant brick kilns. , The two have been put into production, and the third brick kiln is expected to be completed in two months..."

"It will be completed in two months?" Ercun Village Chief George said angrily: "It will be the rainy season in two months. Now, you want us to cultivate the land in the rain?"

Dean whispered: "Even if the brick kiln is completed, I will only draw out 900 people at most...it's nothing."

Several village heads couldn’t help but yelled, Dean’s face was red, and his neck screamed: "What can I do? Each brick kiln requires at least more than 400 workers, and three brick kilns are 1,200 people. Why should there be 1,500 people in the soil team!"

Victor knocked on the table, and the scene suddenly became quiet. He instructed Dean, "I want to introduce the situation of the brick kiln."

"Yes." Dean said respectfully: "My lord, there are three giant brick kilns. The old brick kiln in the south produces an average of 60,000 blue bricks per day. The new brick kiln in the north produces 100,000 green bricks per day. The brick kiln in the middle is located in the east of Yinyue River. The bank has not yet been completed. Our most important problem is that the soil is taken too far. In order to ensure the production of the brick kiln, we must maintain a drawing team of 1,200 people. When the third brick kiln is built, it is best to have 2,000 people dedicated to digging the canal. Transport the soil."

Victor said with joy: "Brickyao Village can now produce 5.76 million blue bricks a month? Have you sold them all?"

"en. Not enough to sell. Alice said: "This month's sales of blue bricks reached 6 million yuan, and the sales income was 9,000 silver sols, totaling 250 gold sols."

coldly said: "Only the business of Zhuanyao Village is losing money."

"The wages paid in Zhuyao Village this month are 211 gold sols, plus two meals for the workers and fodder money for the animals. and also For the loss of charcoal, the monthly production cost of Zhuanyao Village is 385 gold sols and a net loss of 135 gold sols. "

In the contemptuous eyes of everyone, Dean collapsed his shoulders and retracted into his chair. Victor pondered for a moment and asked: "Who can tell me where the problem is?" "

"There are too many workers. 3,800 strong laborers, each with 2 copper sol's wages per day, plus two meals. The monthly labor cost is almost 320 Kingsore. "Lilia said.

"The price of the blue brick is too low. Originally 12 blue bricks sold 1 copper sol, now 1 copper sol can buy 20 blue bricks. Honey, why let the Wellington family take away our profits? "This is Alice's answer.

Lilia wants to lay off staff and Alice wants to increase sales. This is indeed a good way to turn losses into profits, but it is not the result Victor wanted.

"Accounts cannot be calculated like this. "Victor said with a smile: "Even if I lowered the price of the blue bricks, the Duke of Wellington did not make money on it. Transportation costs were his main cost of purchasing the blue bricks. In fact, we did not lose money, but made money. "

"The Duke of Wellington gave us 70,000 Kinsoul. He certainly wanted to reduce the planting area of ​​kidney beans and increase 50,000 acres of arable land, but this also included his investment in the brick industry. . Of course I have to pay back and reduce the price of the blue bricks so that the Wellington family will not lose too much. "

"At present, the three types of blue bricks are the most popular on the market. As the most basic building material, the three types of blue bricks originally have low profits. But I believe that the second-class bricks for vassals and the first-class bricks for nobles will definitely make money. Our third giant brick kiln specializes in the production of these two types of blue bricks. "

"In addition..." Victor turned his gaze to Dean and asked: "How is the construction of the aqueduct?" "

Dean lifted up his spirits and said, "The borrow team digs more than 60 meters of canals every day. This month, the auxiliary canal connecting the Qiangwei Lake to the Yinyue River has been completed, with a total length of 12 kilometers, which can irrigate more than 20,000 mu of arable land. "

Victor said to everyone: "Look, we have already made a lot of money in this business by trading 135 Kinsols for 20,000 mu of cultivated land." "

Lilia nodded expressed his approval, and sighed: "The three brick kilns take up too much manpower, which leads to our lack of manpower... What's the use of having land but not being able to cultivate?" "

"We have no shortage of manpower. "Victor said: "Now, Phoenix Baron has more than 20,000 people. I can hire 5,000 strong laborers to open up farmland... It's nothing more than paying some wages. The question is whether Randal has enough houses to house these people. I don't want anyone to sleep in the haystack and get cold, and then Father Miller points to my nose and nags endlessly. "

"Randal has no problem in relocating 5000 employees. "The first village chief, Ma Lin, stood up and said excitedly: "My lord, the villages near the stream reservoir have been built, and each village can accommodate more than 1,000 people. Only some shepherds live in it, and there are a lot of huts left unoccupied... We originally wanted to build a stronger green brick cottage, but Raven Town is also expanding, and the green bricks are not enough. "

"In other words, I now have 1 town, 2 brick kilns, and 10 villages? Victor smiled. Village Chief Maureen confirmed: "Yes, my lord. "

Victor was satisfied and nodded, and asked: "So, do I have enough work?" "

"en." Lilia interfaced: "The 600 places for building houses and entering the households are all exhausted. I recruited 300 people who can write and calculate, and let them act as assistants in the family affairs. I call these people deacon. "

"Very good. "

Lilia is meticulous and cautious. She takes care of family affairs in an orderly manner, becoming more and more like a qualified aristocratic steward. Victor smiled at her little woman with her jaws to show her appreciation, and then asked Gnar. Mori: "How is the formation of the family army? "

"My lord, all the 300 mercenaries are fully recruited. They are all powerful guys, and there are also many veterans with proficient martial arts. Our escort now has 600 people, including 250 vassal soldiers, 50 elite shooters and 300 mercenary soldiers. Nelson laughed. Ever since Linda gave him twin sons, this guy has always had a silly smile on his face. The instructor Barrett added: "My lord, the guard is made up of 150 It consists of a cavalry and an infantry of 450 men. Mercenaries are all infantry, they still need to be trained..."

"Wait. Victor waved his hand and curiously asked: "I remember Lilia said that not many people are willing to be mercenaries. Did you find so many people from there? "

"My lord, I won't allow liar villains to masquerade as having an ability. Nelson glared at the sheriff's monkey and exclaimed: "These people are the children of the families who built houses and put their lives in Randal. They are not easy to be deserters. As long as they train well, they will all be in the future. Excellent warrior. "

"Well, you know what I'm asking is not this..." Victor sighed helplessly.

"It's Quickbird Qingqi. "Instructor Barritt explained: "Since the fast bird light cavalry stationed in Flatlake Town, many youngsters wanted to become majestic war beast cavalry. They secretly ran over to recruit mercenaries without telling their family members. "

Victor was stunned, and the first word popped out in his mind: Starchaser. Thinking deeper, he found that there are many articles to do in it.