Pinewood Town is located in the northwest of the Chebman Territory. It has four villages under its jurisdiction, with a total population of less than 2,000. The geographical location is very remote. Therefore, Earl Chebman chose this place to trade mithril with Victor. Because mithril is very sensitive

strategic materials, both sides are free citizens.

To carry out secret transactions, Count Chebman instructed the lords of Pinewood Town to build a freemen camp outside as a trading point. In order to cover up the public's eyes, the daily inspection work of Pinewood Town was also suspended. It can be said that the area around Pinewood Town has become a place where people can come and go freely.

land, but Wedge and others did not know.

When Wedge and his party entered Chebman Territory, the convoy deliberately avoided the road signs and drove directly into the wilderness. Welin and others were frightened when they saw it. It is common sense in the human country to walk on roads, and the lord is between villages and towns.

Build roads, set up outposts on roads and dispatch

Soldiers patrol to ensure the safety of pedestrians and smooth roads. At the same time, they also check the identities and goods of outsiders and collect taxes. If you don't follow the road, it means you have bad intentions. If you are caught, there will never be a good end. You will either be considered a bandit or paid.

Fines or hard labor.

Encouraged by others, Welin bravely reminded Sasha that the Chebman family was different from a new family like the Randall family. Once they left the road built by the Chebman family, it would be a felony if they were caught. Sasha did not

To explain, he just harshly told Welin to shut up.

When it got dark, they saw a little fire, which was a simple camp. Sasha jumped off the horse and waved the torch twice, and the fire on the opposite side also started to dance.

"Let's go! It's them."

Sasha turned around and gave instructions, then walked towards the camp first. There were four bonfires burning in the camp, and dozens of men were sitting around the bonfires. It is a businessman's instinct to observe what is happening, and Wedge and others found that these strong men were strong and powerful, and their eyes were bright.

Sharp, the equipment was old but complete, including mail armor, leather armor, spears, daggers, and about twenty black crossbows. Obviously this was not a ragtag group put together at random, and the free merchants were greatly relieved.

One breath.

Wedge also noticed that Sasha was chatting in a low voice with a stocky man. Sasha was more than half a head taller than the man, but seeing him nodding and bending with a flattering look on his face, he knew that the man must be a mercenary.

The leader of the group. Sure enough, after a while, Sasha came over accompanied by the man.

"Are you Boss Wedge?" the stocky man asked in a low voice.

Wedge immediately showed a more flattering smile than Sasha, and nodded repeatedly: "Yes, yes, yes, I am Wedge. Hello, Mr. Leader!"

"My name is Iron Hammer, and I am the leader of the Warhammer Mercenary Group. If I am not a gentleman, you can just call me Captain Iron Hammer." Iron Hammer nodded to the merchants and said: "Sasha has told us about our situation.

Come on. Set up camp and rest here tonight and set off early tomorrow morning. You don’t have to worry about your safety. My brothers will keep watch."

"Captain Iron Hammer, you can tell at a glance that all of your members are powerful warriors. War Hammer is definitely the top mercenary group. We are not worried about being with you." Weiqi complimented and asked hesitantly.

Said: "Just, this...can you let us take a look at the goods?"

Iron Hammer opened his mouth and smiled silently. This businessman may not know what a strong warrior is or what danger is, but he is concerned about whether there is goods. This kind of profit-seeking and reckless character is exactly the same as what Nelson described.

Wedge no

I know Hammer, but Hammer has heard of him. The old mercenaries talked about Fat Wedge's performance in the Goat Inn more than once. At that time, he was almost scared to tears, but after tasting the purple cane wine, he immediately became energetic.

I want to negotiate a deal with Nelson, and I can't even drive him away.

"Here."

Tie Hammer pointed to the corner, where dozens of burlap sacks and ten strange-looking wheelbarrows were piled up. Several burly mercenaries took out ten sacks and threw them on the ground. Several businessmen were impatient.

Di rushed forward and untied the sack, and the refined iron arrows were immediately revealed. Seeing the arrows, the merchants beamed with joy. According to the agreement, half of the arrows here were the capital for their success.

These fine iron arrowheads are well made, of outstanding quality, and large in quantity. They must be produced by a certain lord's weapons workshop. Since the Warhammer Mercenary Group can get fine iron arrowheads, maybe there are good things in other bags. Thinking of this,

Fat Wedge rubbed his hands and said enthusiastically: "Captain Hammer, what kind of goods are in the other bags? Do you want us to take a look at it for you and give you an estimate of the price?"

Iron Hammer shook his head and said: "They are just supplies, nothing interesting to see." Wedge was a little disappointed, but then he heard Iron Hammer say: "Oh, there are also ten big bags of raw sugar."

"Rough... rough sugar?!" Weiqi was happy, frightened and frightened, and whispered: "Captain, I think we should leave overnight."

"Why?" Iron Hammer asked inexplicably.

"Ahem, jaggery is a specialty of the Randall family. If you pick up their goods, they will definitely come looking for it. This place is close to Randall's territory, so it's better to set off early." Wedge lowered his voice and whispered.

When Tie Hammer looked strange but noncommittal, he hurriedly

Said: "Captain Iron Hammer, let me tell you, the guard captain under Viscount Randall is named Nelson. I heard that he has killed hundreds of people with his own hands. He is very fierce and powerful. His arms are thicker than my thighs."

, you can pick me up with one hand..."

"Boss Wedge, remember, you can leave whenever I say! Even when you pee and poop outside, you have to obey my arrangements. Otherwise, even if you die, you will kill other people!"

Hammer patted Wedge on the shoulder, turned around and left. Not far away, Wedge heard Hammer laughing.

"Haha, I'm laughing so hard! It's so fierce, my arms are thicker than my thighs! Haha..."

Weiqi lowered his head and saw that he had two thighs as thick as an ordinary person's, and said innocently: "I'm afraid you won't take it seriously... There's no way you can brag about it in business!"

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The temperature is warming up, the earth is recovering, the cold and wet water season is over, and the earth season has arrived quietly.

Nearly 20,000 acres of potato fields and 10,000 acres of wheat fields around Pinghu have sprouted green seedlings. Farmers are busy watering and fertilizing the seedlings in the fields.

In a pig farm near Hekou Village, hundreds of peasant women dumped cut bluegrass and wild thorns into the fence. Thousands of wild boars of all sizes gathered around the troughs and ate non-stop. And a pig farm in the pig farm

In the corner, several strong farmers pressed a half-sized wild boar firmly on the stone platform, raised the knife with their hands, and picked out two pink and white meat balls.

"Victor, do you mean castration?" an old man asked curiously.

Victor nodded and said: "Yes, Master Edwin, this is the castrated pig."

When the Season of Water was about to end, Nicole led a large group of people to Randall Territory, accompanied by White Tower scholar Edwin. Nicole was busy leading people to build a camp near the entrance to the swamp to prepare for the large army behind.

The team made preparations, while Edwin stayed at the manor to inspect Victor's farm and pig farm. Reunited after a long absence, Victor warmly entertained this straightforward and wise scholar and has been with him these days.

Talk to people around you and introduce your own farming and animal husbandry system.

"What's the use of a castrated pig?"

“Male wild boars are ferocious and aggressive and difficult to manage, and they will also eat the young of other male wild boars. The habits of castrated boars are basically the same as those of sows. Not only do they grow faster, but their meat is also more tender, and they can also prevent inferior wild boars from mating freely.

"

Edwin asked: "Victor, how do you know so much?"

"The wisdom of free people." Victor explained with a smile: "My subordinates often hunt wild boars. They know the habits of wild boars very well, and the meat of male wild boars is old and tough, and has a smell, which is quite unpleasant.

In comparison, the taste of female pork is much better. In order to solve this problem, I solicited ideas from the public. It happened that a farmer had raised a male dog.

, his dog was bitten off during a fight with another male dog. As a result, the dog became less aggressive and grew fatter. So, I ordered someone to try to castrate the boar. At first

They have little experience and have killed many animals. Now they are very skilled and the results are very good. In addition, my people have started to try to steer cattle and lambs."

What Victor said was half true and half false. The farmer was just an alchemical militia arranged by him. However, the castration technology on earth does come from life experience, and it has existed in ancient China. It was the invention of domestic animal castration.

, which greatly improved the economic benefits of animal husbandry and also had a positive effect on improving breeds. Victor naturally wanted to promote this simple and efficient technology in his territory.

"You are amazing for being able to listen to people's suggestions and apply and organize them. Victor!" Edwin admired sincerely.

Victor smiled modestly, but thought in his heart: "Master Edwin encouraged the nobles to absorb the wisdom of the people. Although the idea is good, he cannot see the essence of the problem. I would like to listen to opinions, but ordinary people are so brilliant.

If the two ropes of code and vassalage are firmly tied, what creativity is there?"

Edwin didn't know Victor's real thoughts. He continued: "Victor, the farming and animal husbandry system you designed is very good. Although I don't know whether the new plows and pig manure can increase grain production, but it can

It is certain that the number of cattle, sheep and wild boars will increase significantly. However, there are two flaws, both internal and external.”

Victor frowned and asked, "Oh? Please elaborate."

"Let's talk about the external flaws first." Master Edwin twirled his beard and said: "Raising wild boars and grazing cattle and sheep is completely opposite to the traditional method. This is based on the fact that there are no monsters and beasts in the human and horse hills. But have you ever thought about it?

The beasts and monsters will come back sooner or later. By then, how many soldiers can you have to protect the cattle and sheep?"

Victor nodded, but did not speak. He had already considered this issue. The larger the wilderness area, the greater the living space for beasts and monsters, and the mobility of human soldiers was far inferior to that of beasts and monsters. If they wanted to

It is impossible to completely eliminate threats in the wild by relying on the military. The only way

It is to build more villages, towns, outposts and roads to squeeze the space for monsters to move around, and finally force them away from their territory. This is why Victor wants to build an artificial river, and Victor is also preparing to fight with E

Devin explores this question, but now he wants to know what the other flaw is?

"Master, what are the internal defects?"

Edwin sighed, shook his head and said, "Victor, if you continue to do it your way, you will lose the support of the people in three years!"
Chapter completed!