Wasteland Development Diary

Zhou Yi carefully observed the new work of the Mechanical Bulls for a few days.

They appeared relaxed and at ease in the Dead Sea, without any pressure, as if they were back home—even more nimble than on land.

The Steel Smelting City's iron ingots and ironware were transported to the Sandport area by the Mechanical Bulls.

At the same time, the Steel Smelting City's refrigerating coal and refrigerating boxes were officially on sale within the Development Alliance.

A Mechanical Bull usually carried four to eight refrigerating boxes, along with the accompanying boxed refrigerating coal, all the way from the seabed to Emerald City and Shell City.

This new type of equipment was not cheap, but the company's employees were well-paid, and the environment encouraged them to spend. So, as soon as the refrigerating boxes arrived, everyone lined up to snatch them up.

Refrigerating boxes that could preserve and store food for a long time became a hot commodity that everyone was vying to buy.

More refrigerating boxes were sent to farther regions such as Treant Territory, Cotton and Linen Fields, and Glassburg by ships and Mechanical Bulls.

Steel Smelting Duke immediately reported the good news online: "Mr. Zhou, the refrigerating box market is booming. We have now received orders with advance payments for 7,000 refrigerating boxes and 510,000 pieces of refrigerating coal."

"We have tentatively decided to adopt a unified city pricing system, with shipping costs calculated separately. The price of a refrigerating box is 600 Mushrooms/unit, and for refrigerating coal, the price of No. 1 coal for refrigeration is 38 Mushrooms/piece, and No. 2 coal for freezing is 50 Mushrooms/piece."

"The current total order revenue is about 7 Light Seeds, with a net profit of 60% of the total revenue, which is 4 Light Seeds. Our main income in the later stage will come from the continuous need for refrigerating coal."

"We are currently working overtime to produce."

"Because we have to distribute some goods first to promote and let the outside world know that it is easy to use, the internal supply is currently limited, please understand."

Zhou Yi also agreed with this strategy.

On the other side, Bedu Duke also brought good news: "Mr. Zhou, Mushroom Houses are selling very well recently! This spring, we have sold a total of 172,114 Mushroom Houses, with a profit of 1530 Light Seeds! A detailed list has been sent to Red Falcon, please take a look."

Zhou Yi didn't expect this: "170,000 Mushroom Houses? Is there such a big demand?"

"The demand from ordinary city residents is increasing, but the total number of civilian sales is 61,000."

Bedu Duke said happily: "The main force buying in large quantities this time is the armies in various regions. They have discovered that Mushroom Houses are cheap and safe as watchtowers, and do not require long-term maintenance. Sentries can stay on the mushroom cap during the day for lookout and enter inside to rest at night."

"In addition, Giant Mushrooms are also very good as army dormitories because they are hidden enough to accommodate several soldiers to rest and can also be used as city wall barriers."

"Territorial Lords are buying in large quantities, and the Celestial Kingdom bought 60,000 at once. Our Mushroom House installers are a bit tight, and many are busy in the Celestial Kingdom."

Bedu Duke said: "In addition, the Second Fleet of the Dead Sea Knights, the Orbital Knights, the Mechanical Knights, and the Tianjin Knights have all ordered Mushroom Houses from us, and the order numbers have exceeded 30,000."

"The Alchemist Society is also negotiating with me. They plan to build a Mushroom House area to cooperate with plant research, which will also be used to house the relatives of the alchemists, and the order will not be less than 10,000."

"All parties are still afraid that the price of Mushroom Houses is too low and will not let us freely trade in various cities, but this trend is unstoppable. Releasing purchase restrictions is the general trend."

This Mechanical Territorial Lord's tone was full of pride: "Merchants from all parties have come to cooperate with us and act as agents for selling Mushroom Houses. They have all heard the news and want to get a share of the pie."

Zhou Yi reminded: "I will leave the sales to you, and I will not interfere with the specific operations. But one thing, the reason why our Mushroom Houses are cheap is to allow most people to have houses to live in. We can give up some profit, but quality control must be strict."

"Don't worry, I understand this."

Bedu Duke said: "But there is one thing I need to ask you for instructions. Some more special groups also want to buy Mushroom Houses."

"Speak."

"Mainly the Church of the Night God, the Marauder Gang, and the Rebels."

He said: "These three groups have more negative than positive evaluations in mainstream society. I am not sure whether to trade with them."

"The Church of the Night God wants to use Mushroom Houses to build some hidden settlements in the wild, or assembly places similar to churches."

Zhou Yi thought for a while and said: "The church is no problem. We are just selling houses. What buyers do with them is uncontrollable. But the Marauder Gang... they want to buy houses too?"

"Yes."

Bedu Duke explained: "The main camps of the two large Marauder Gangs that contacted me are basically in dangerous areas. It is not easy to transport various raw materials, and the natural environment is harsh. So the local living conditions are very poor, and they are often affected by diseases and weather, especially their families."

"They hope to purchase slices made from Giant Mushrooms from us, and then take them away for self-cultivation. Our technicians will provide them with printed instructions and technical guidance."

There is no problem either.

The core slicing technology is always unique to the Mushroom Forest.

"The rebels seem to be in a similar situation to the Marauder Gang?"

"Yes."

"Then there's no problem."

Zhou Yi said: "Mushroom Houses are simple housing. As long as they are not our direct enemies, we can sell them if there is external demand."

"Understood."

...

Two days later, the winter wheat planted last year officially entered the harvest season.

The agricultural machines began to roar. The black and red agricultural machine brothers and the blue Levo team entered the wheat fields to harvest the golden wheat waves in batches and thresh the wheat.

The harvested wheat was subsequently placed in the open air to dry and then entered the granary.

Then, the flour mill purchased by the Ministry of Agriculture ground the wheat into powder, and then used a fine sieve to separate the flour from the bran to obtain flour.

Zhou Yi took a bag of company-made flour back and tried to knead the dough himself.

He didn't actually know how to make pasta, but he could still flatten the kneaded dough into a pancake.

In addition, he added scallions sent from Green Onion Town, chopped them into scallion flowers, and put them into the pancake.

Put a little oil in the frying pan and bake the pancake until cooked.

A simple scallion pancake was made.

The pancake that just came out of the pot was hot and fragrant, and Zhou Yi felt satisfied with a bottle of iced cola from the refrigerating box.

After the experiment was successful, he made a large pot of scallion pancakes and sent them to Zheng Tao, Yuan Tong, Qian Su, Gong Zheng... to let everyone have a taste.

The familiar life of the past seemed to have returned a little bit.

Zhou Yi took the opportunity to announce some simple flour processing techniques so that employees and residents could try it themselves.

The large output of flour allowed the company's recipes to be expanded once again. People's desire for carbohydrates went completely crazy in front of flour. For a time, people were gnawing on pancakes, slurping noodles, and drinking flour soup everywhere.

Zhou Yi was a little worried: "I'm afraid that the flour produced from my 2,000 acres of land won't last long."

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After hearing this, Minister of Agriculture Zheng Tao said with a smile: "Chairman, then you underestimate the land. Our wheat yield this year is 320 kilograms per mu, with a total harvest of 640,000 kilograms."

"It is very convenient to preserve it into flour, and the loss is about 20%, which means that we can get about 510,000 kilograms of flour. This does not include the dried beans, a large number of dried mushrooms, and coarsely made sweet potato flour that were dried before."

"According to the general calculation method, 1 mu of land can feed at least 2 people, which is enough to feed 4,000 people here. By autumn, another 2,000 acres of newly cultivated land will also officially start planting wheat. The current farmland alone can feed at least 8,000 people."

Zheng Tao raised his hand and pointed to the east: "There is also our suspended layer. The company's aerial arable land is gradually expanding, with 20 blocks totaling 200 mu. Although it is mainly used to grow vegetables, it has great potential."

"At least for the company, there is no food shortage problem at all. It is only necessary to further expand the farmland to supply the entire Sandport."

Zhou Yi looked out at the coastline.

Many suspended layers have been opened up there by Bone Man Wu Yi, looking like giant mushrooms growing out of the Dead Sea. The new type of land reclamation has achieved initial results.

Think carefully.

It has been three years since we landed on the shore and started farming.

Finally, we are self-sufficient in the field of farming.

Engaging in agriculture in the wasteland world, only those who have really done it will know that it is truly difficult every step of the way.

"Chairman, have you tasted this year's Sweet Red Melon?"

Zheng Tao suddenly said.

Zhou Yi said: "Bring one to taste."

The two came to the melon field not far from the wheat field.

The watermelons produced this year are much smaller than last year, looking like they are only 2-3 kilograms each.

Zheng Tao took out a small knife he carried with him and skillfully found a melon and cut it open.

The cut surface was smooth, and the flesh inside was evenly red and had few seeds.

Zhou Yi took a piece of melon cut by Zheng Tao and took a bite.

The taste was refreshing and delicious, and the taste was good.

It's just that the skin is a little thick.

Zhou Yi took two more bites and understood in his heart: "Old Zheng, is this a thick-skinned melon that was specially selected for easy transportation?"

"Yes, Chairman." Zheng Tao nodded: "Last year's melon skin was thin and difficult to transport. This is a new variety selected after discussing with the farmers at the joint farm."

"This year's melons can be sent to Steel Smelting City, Shell City, and other more distant areas."

Zhou Yi ate the melon, thinking that this was not bad.

"In addition, we are also trying to grow some other fruits, such as sweet and sour fruits, which can actually grow here, but they only need to be selected and tested."

Zheng Tao pointed to the distance, where there was a fence with some fruits and vines of various colors, which seemed to be the Ministry of Agriculture's experimental field.

"What everyone in the company can eat depends on the ability of your Ministry of Agriculture."

Zhou Yi said with a smile: "Next year, my menu will depend on you, Old Zheng."

"Chairman, please rest assured, we will definitely go all out to find something delicious for you." Zheng Tao had a confident smile on his face.

In this season of fruit harvest, new guests quietly arrived.

Red Falcon said: "Zhou, Tree Nurturing Duke has arrived outside Emerald City and wants to see you."

At this time, Zhou Yi was kneading dough to make pancakes.

"Bring it up."