Chapter 15: The Apprentice

When Ouyang Shuo and his entourage passed through the entrance of the village, the villagers looked curiously at the little piglets in the cage.

These little piglets are only half a month old, with brownish-yellow hair and black stripes on their backs, which are very cute. On the road, he checked the attributes of these piglets.

[Mutated baby wild boar cubs]: Cubs born by wild boar kings and mutated female wild boars, with strong adaptability, delicious meat, and a growth cycle of three months.

Before coming back, Zhao Dewang had already arranged for someone to build a pigsty. The pigsty is built at the back of the canteen, which is also convenient for feeding.

The pigsty is divided into inner nest room and outer nest room. The linden is a place for wild boars to eat and sleep, and is 3.5 meters long and 2.5 meters wide. The outer den is a place for exercise, sunbathing, and drinking water. There is a drinking tank, and the area is 1.5 times that of the nest type. Most of the inner and outer nests are paved with hay, which is easy to keep the enclosure dry and clean.

When Ouyang Shuo rushed to the pigsty with the militia carrying the pig cage, Cui Yingyu and Zhao Dewang were already waiting there. Behind the two of them, there stood a middle-aged man in his thirties, with an honest face and a more restrained look. According to Yingyu's introduction, the man's name is Zhu Baocai, and in the original village, he is a well-known pig expert. This time, he was selected by Cui Yingyu to be responsible for the domestication of wild boars.

Ouyang Shuo still trusted Yingyu's vision, and directly handed over the "Wild Boar Domestication Technical Manual" to Zhu Baocai, and said softly: "Master Zhu, I will hand over the errand of wild boar domestication to you." I hope you will take the trouble to breed excellent wild boar breeds for your territory. Wild boar breeding is a core industry in the territory, and at the right time, it is necessary to expand the scale of breeding and establish wild boar farms. I hope that the first director of the farm can be served by Master Zhu. ”

Seeing that the lord was so easy-going, Zhu Bao was no longer as restrained as before, and when he talked about his best pig raising technology, he was even more confident, and said solemnly: "Please rest assured." Not to mention anything else, I still have some experience in pig raising technology. Looking at these little piglets, all of them are so strong and healthy, obviously they belong to the excellent breed, and I am more confident. ”

After explaining the pig raising matter and saying hello to Yingyu, Ouyang Shuo returned directly to his office. As soon as he sat down, Gu Xiuwen walked in. Ouyang Shuo asked him to sit down and motioned to him for something.

Gu Xiuwen said simply: "My lord, today, together with the head of the Third Division, I have drawn up the distribution of five categories of personnel for agriculture, industry, fishery and animal husbandry. Adult, please approve it. ”

"Oh? It's very efficient! Tell me, how do you distribute it? ”

"Of the 130 farmers in the territory, 39 are assigned to the farmer's household, which is led by the Department of Reclamation and is responsible for clearing farmland. The original 40 workers remained unchanged and were placed under the management of the Material Reserve Division. Fishermen are assigned 25 people, and when there are enough fishing boats tomorrow, they will start fishing, which is also under the management of the Material Reserve Division. For the time being, there are only two herders, who are responsible for wild boar breeding. There are 24 craftsmen assigned to the household, and the main work at this stage is to build the salt pans under the leadership of General Zaoshi, the director of the salt fields. ”

Ouyang Shuo pondered for a moment, and then asked, "Over at the shipyard, what is the progress of the construction of the fishing boat, do you know?" ”

"As far as I know, it takes 50 units of wood to build an average fishing boat, and each fishing boat can carry two fishermen out to sea. At the current size of the shipyard, one such fishing boat can be built in a day. The first fishing boat built today was requisitioned by General Shi to transport personnel and materials for the construction of salt pans. "Gu Xiuwen is obviously well prepared, as the secretary of the territory, it is one of his basic jobs to understand the latest progress in all walks of life in the territory.

"Yes, according to this distribution scheme. In addition, all of the displaced people who will be sent out from tomorrow will be assigned to Shiota Division, except for special talents. At the same time, in addition to the five categories of personnel, separate salt households are set up. Household registration information is equally important and must be kept strictly confidential. Military management should also be exercised over the Yantian Division. After I come down, I will explain this matter clearly with General Shi. ”

"In addition, Xiuwen, you will inform me. Starting tomorrow, the meeting will be held once a week. The number of participants in the deliberations should also be fixed, and in principle, only the heads of each department can participate in the deliberations. If you really need to, you can bring one or two deputies to the meeting. If you have something, just report it to me. ”

Gu Xiuwen nodded, and seeing that the adults had nothing else to explain, he retreated with interest.

Early the next morning, Ouyang Shuo stopped Shi Wansui, who was about to go out, and asked about the progress of Yantian construction.

Although Shi Wansui is a military general, after all, he is familiar with military books and is literate and hyphenated. Even if you are in a field that you are not familiar with, you still have a clear idea. Said unequivocally: "Enlighten the lord! The last general studied the "Seaside Salt Drying Technical Manual" yesterday, and he also has some experience in salt making. According to the Handbook, an average of two acres of salt pans requires one salt worker, and each mu of salt pans can produce an average of 500 units of salt per month. Due to the limited manpower, the final general suggested that 100 acres of salt pans be built in the first phase. In addition, according to the rough estimate of the last general, the entire beach is expected to open up nearly 10,000 acres of salt pans. ”

Ouyang Shuo calculated in his heart that a unit of salt in the market was sold for 20 copper coins. In other words, one mu of salt field can generate a profit of 1 gold coin a month, which is still very considerable. Unfortunately, the production cycle of sea salt can last up to a month. To get the first income, you can't count on it during the construction of the second-level village.

Ouyang Shuo knew that the upper limit of the population of the second-level villages was 500 people, which increased the gap of 300 people. According to the speed at which the territory farms the homeless, it will take 20 days to reach the full population. As a result, the construction funds for the second-level villages are still not secured, and it seems that we have to find ways from other aspects.

Shi Wansui stood aside, looking at the lord in a daze, his face was happy for a while, and tangled for a while, and the second monk was puzzled.

Ouyang Shuo reacted and asked, "When will the construction of the first phase of 100 acres of salt fields be completed?" You don't have to worry about manpower, I already explained to Xiuwen yesterday. ”

Shi Wansui's expression on his face relaxed, "According to the current progress, it can be completed tomorrow afternoon." ”

"Very well, I am waiting for your good news. Go get busy! ”

Sending Shi Wansui away, Ouyang Shuo began today's work. Suddenly, another system announcement rang out.

"System Announcement: Congratulations to the player Chun Shenjun for becoming the second lord in China to be upgraded to a second-level village, and the merit value will be rewarded with 1000 points!"

"System Announcement: Congratulations to the player Chun Shenjun for becoming the second lord in China to be upgraded to a second-level village, and the merit value will be rewarded with 1000 points!"

"System Announcement: Congratulations to the player Chun Shenjun for becoming the second lord in China to be upgraded to a second-level village, and the merit value will be rewarded with 1000 points!"

The Tianhe Consortium is really financially strong, and Chun Shenjun has unsurprisingly become the second lord in China to be promoted to a second-level village.

No longer emotional, Ouyang Shuo knows that the most important thing for him now is to do the things at hand. Today he is going to do nothing else, just one thing. That is to visit all the skilled talents in the territory one by one and encourage them to recruit apprentices.

Among these skilled talents, senior shipbuilder Zheng Dahai has recruited 4 apprentices and does not need to visit. Zhao Youfang, a junior carpenter, and Zheng Shancano, a junior stonemason, were both classified as civil officials and were no longer suitable for recruiting apprentices.

Yuzu recruited two young merchant apprentices, a man and a woman. The male apprentice was named Qian Lifei, who was originally the concubine of the landlord's family, and after the village was ransacked by the rogue, he was exiled to Shanhai Village. The female apprentice's name is Du Xiaolan, and she was originally the youngest daughter of a small businessman's family. Yu'er sympathized with her, and specially took her with her and taught her carefully. Both of them were temporarily placed in the Material Reserve Division by Yuzu, acting as her assistants.

The first thing Ouyang Shuo visited was Dr. Song, who lived in the small courtyard. As the first high-level skilled talent to appear in Shanhai Village, he has not yet recruited an apprentice, which makes him a little dissatisfied. I thought in my heart that I would provide him with good food and drink, and let him live in the lord's mansion, which was a symbol of the power of the territory. You're a good old man, except for the occasional time you go out to collect herbs and spice up some gold sore medicine, you don't do anything else.

When Ouyang Shuo came in, Dr. Song was reading medical books in his room, leisurely. Seeing him come in, he said lightly: "I don't know if the adults are coming, the old man is not far away, don't be surprised." I don't know why the adults came to find the old man? ”

Seeing Dr. Song's attitude, Ouyang Shuo's heart was even more disgusting. It's just that now I have a request for help, so I have to say patiently: "Recently, the territory affairs have been busy, and I have neglected the old gentleman, please don't blame the old gentleman!" ”

A hint of emotion flashed on Doctor Song's face, and he said, "My lord's words are serious. The old man is just an idle savage, and there is nothing wrong with staying alone. As the head of a village, adults naturally focus on government affairs. ”

Hey, now Ouyang Shuo can be regarded as understanding and finding the crux of the problem. This old man seems to be far less indifferent to fame and fortune than he appears, and he is breeze. The few polite words he said obviously had to be listened to in reverse.

The meaning is also obvious, living in the same courtyard, everyone else has found an official and a half-job, and I am alone with the old man. When I first arrived, you, the lord, treated me with great respect and care. Now that I have other helpers, they don't take me to heart. For so many days, there was not even a word of greeting. Even Cui Yingyu's girl was so busy that she didn't have time to come and see me. Old man, I have become a transparent person, not even as good as a second baby, how can I not be angry?

I didn't expect it, I didn't expect it! This old man looks like a fairy-like man, but his fame and fortune are so important. Hey, it's okay, it's good to have desires. I'm afraid that you are really light-hearted, and you don't know where to start.

So, Ouyang Shuo smiled slightly, and said casually: "Not long after, the territory will set up a special medical institution, called Tai Hospital, which will be fully responsible for the medical affairs of the territory. In order to establish the Tai Hospital as soon as possible, it is necessary to have enough doctors. The old gentleman is an idle cloud and a wild crane, and he shouldn't have nagged. However, there are few talents in the territory, and no one worries about me! ”

Doctor Song was really moved, and said in a deep voice: "Don't be like this, adults. The old man is cared for by adults, and he should share his worries for adults. Although the old man has no great talent, he can still teach three or four apprentices competently. ”

Ouyang Shuo laughed, "Okay, with the old gentleman out of the mountain, I don't have to worry about it." ”

After getting rid of Old Man Song, it will be much easier for other skilled talents. For the junior blacksmith Li Tiezhu and the junior chef Li and his wife, Ouyang Shuo promised to arrange a separate small courtyard for them to live in at the right time. The couple immediately happily agreed to take two apprentices each.

Li Fugui, a merchant, had already recruited an apprentice yesterday, so he didn't need to go out. Lu Guangzhi, an intermediate carpenter who just arrived today, Ouyang Shuo promised to build him a carpentry workshop, and at the same time handed over the "Guide Car Technology Manufacturing Manual" purchased in the market to him for study, and immediately agreed to recruit two apprentices.

After a round of lobbying, Ouyang Shuo's mouth was dry. However, it was all worth it, adding ten apprentices to the realm at once. With the addition of those who are voluntarily recruited, the total number of apprentices in the territory reaches seventeen. After these apprentices are released, the territory will usher in a small outbreak.