Chapter 111 Double Happiness
Chapter 111 Double Happiness
Luo Ning successfully sold the curved plow and promoted the ironwood workshop products. On the one hand, it benefited from Lu Lans' leadership, and on the other hand, it was also because his things were valuable and not promoted out of thin air.
After completing these two tasks, his trip to Wushanbao was basically completed.
Once the financial officer, Kuli, gets the three thousand gold coins and the quartermaster provides the formal order list, Ronin can plan his return trip using these two things.
For the next two days, Ronin rested in the castle, learning his new magic and practicing with McKen to improve his combat skills.
Roning has been suppressed by the strength of his subordinates, McKen and Rydar. Even when they were sparring, the opponents would restrain some of their strength and killing moves, which made it difficult for him to experience the excitement of tit-for-tat.
We can only wait until he is promoted to the advanced peak knight and then have a few full-scale battles with McKen.
"Sir, the financial officer, Sir Curry, is here." The guards of Wushan Fort, who were waiting outside the courtyard, came in to report.
He had arranged for Wharton and George to go to Wushan City to recruit craftsmen.
Whether they are formal craftsmen or apprentice craftsmen, carpenters, masons, blacksmiths, or potters, as long as they are willing to move to Shanlin Town or even move their entire family, Luo Ning is willing to pay the corresponding remuneration and help them through the formalities at Wushan Fort.
Even though he only had 35 gold coins on him at the moment, he would soon be rich.
"Tell him to wait for me in the living room."
Luo Ning put away his sword and asked the servants waiting outside the yard to bring him hot water and a towel to wipe his face. He changed his clothes before going to the living room.
"Good afternoon, Baron."
When Curry saw Roning coming out, he immediately stood up and saluted with a very respectful attitude.
Luo Ning motioned for Curry to take a seat: "Sir, you came here today. Has everything been done?"
"The caravan has already set out to various territories to sell the curved plow. I think there will be some gains."
Curry said, waving to the two subordinates behind him.
The two men immediately stepped forward and placed all the six bags they were carrying on the table. The crisp sound from inside told everyone they were filled with gold coins.
"Sir, this is three thousand gold coins paid to you. Please count them."
Luo Ning was in shock at this time, not because of the other party's words but because of two lines of text that appeared in his vision:
["Fortune and Prosperity" achievement achieved, attribute points +50, energy essence +100]
["Lucky Fortune" achievement achieved, attribute points +100, energy essence +200]
After a moment of surprise, Roning reacted.
There is only one possibility for this to happen -
That is, these three thousand gold coins not only complete the current fortune and prosperity achievement but also complete the advanced version of fortune and prosperity achievement.
Luo Ning remembered that the current achievement requirement was to obtain 1,000 gold coins at one time, so the next Level would be 2,000 or 3,000 gold coins.
He opened the interface and checked it out. The new achievement of prosperity is:
[Good Fortune]: You can get 5,000 gold coins at one time. The rewards are attribute points +250 and energy essence +500.
Based on the reward values, the requirement for the next Level should be 2,000 gold coins.
Together, the two achievements require a total of 3,000 gold coins, which is consistent with the current situation.
"I didn't expect I could complete it consecutively."
Ronin smiled.
He picked up a purse randomly, weighed it in his hand, then smiled and said, "I trust Mr. Curry's credibility, so there's no need to count these gold coins."
"I am honored by your trust!"
Curry said tactfully, "I have asked the craftsmen of Wushanbao to start making curved plows these past two days, but after completing one, it is still a little different from the one you brought. I wonder if you could go and give me some advice?"
"Sure!"
Luo Ning said, as a matter of course: "Providing technical support is part of this deal. Although the craftsmen from Shanlin Town are not here, I can still give you some advice."
"Please arrange the time. It would be best if it were tomorrow or the day after tomorrow. If it's later, you might need those craftsmen to come to Shanlin Town to find me in person."
Curry quickly said, "Then tomorrow morning, what do you think?"
"Sure. I have time."
After the two exchanged a few words, Curry left.
Roning opened the attribute panel. After signing in on the 14th and 15th, Roning received the second warm gift package in October. With the two achievement tasks he just completed, he now has a lot of attribute points and energy essence:
[Level]: 3-Advanced Knight (0/300); 3-Advanced Magician (58/400)
[Attribute Points]: 177
[Energy Essence]: 557
By the end of this month, the number of Energy Essence will exceed 600 points.
Luo Ning even suspected that after he broke through the advanced Level, all these energy essences would be invested in Rydar or Macken. Would they be promoted directly from bronze knight to silver knight?
At that time, he would also face a difficult problem: Should he improve Rydar's strength first or Macken's strength first?
He planned to send the former to the front line; the stronger he was, the better he could keep the place; he planned to keep the latter by his side as a guard; the
The stronger he was, the better he could deal with certain emergencies.
He made a quick analysis and concluded that the possibility of the enemy sending a silver-level killer right at the start should be very low, right?
After all, to the outside world, he was just a novice who had just awakened his fighting spirit seed, and McKen beside him was just a high-level knight. It was already very considerate to arrange for a bronze knight to come over.
The night begins to fall.
The servants of Wushan Castle were preparing dinner for the masters who lived in different places. Walton and George, who had gone to Wushan City to recruit generals, returned to the courtyard.
"Sir, George and I have achieved some results in recruiting craftsmen today."
Walton handed over a list and said, "This is for the clerk who accompanied us to help record it."
As Roning took the list, he said, "I have quite a few professional knights under my command, but not many of them can write."
In fact, among those who surrendered from the savage tribe, only Jenny's family was educated, and the others had little education.
Even Tom, who claimed that his father was a knight, could only write the names of two or three people and was almost illiterate.
"It's terrible to be uneducated! When we return to Shanlin Town this time, you two, as well as David, Dandy, Thomas, and Gillespie, must all learn from me and at least master the basics of reading and writing."
Luo Ning thought for a moment and said, "Let Irene teach you how to listen, speak, read, and write. Irene won't be that bored."
Wharton and George felt a little awkward at the thought of calling the thirteen-year-old child a teacher.
But they had to admit that they were just rough people who couldn't write compared to Irene.
It is difficult to force these people to study.
Among the short ones, one may have a talent for learning and be able to use it easily. However, he can't always arrange for a clerk to accompany him wherever he goes.
Luo Ning spread the parchment and read its statistics, frowning slightly: "Why are all these craftsmen apprentices?"
Walton scratched his head, feeling helpless.
"Those famous craftsmen either have large families and are used to living in Wushan City, or they have stable customer relationships. Even if you offer a high daily wage, they are reluctant to leave easily."
George added: "These apprentices agreed to move to Hillwood Town only after hearing about your identity and deeds."
Luo Ning frowned. This situation was normal. After all, as long as one could have enough food and clothing in his hometown, who would be willing to risk their lives and leave their hometown to explore the unknown?
These craftsmen are not slaves; they are free people of Wushanling and the Kingdom of Alduin and have the right to choose their own lives.
Of course, Roning could bring people and use force to pull them away, but this would not only be bad for his reputation but also give him a handle on being criticized.
Sometimes, nobles who violate the kingdom's laws can be ignored, but it can be very troublesome if someone wants to pursue it.
"Four carpenter apprentices, seven mason apprentices, three blacksmith apprentices, two pottery apprentices..."
Luo Ning shook his head: "Too few, not enough, we have to recruit more tomorrow!"
He knew that a daily salary of just a few extra copper coins was not very attractive. If he wanted those skilled craftsmen to come to his territory and work for him, he would need to pay more money.
"Tell them that I will pay one gold coin as a relocation fee for any apprentice going to Shanlin Town and five gold coins for ordinary formal craftsmen. This money will be paid before they complete the registration and leave Wushan City. In addition, I will be responsible for their food and drink on the way."
The annual salary of apprentices and formal craftsmen is roughly around this price. The conditions that Roning is offering now are equivalent to them doing nothing and being willing to go to Shanlin Town in exchange for one year's salary.
Luo Ning thought momentarily and added: "If there is a craftsman or a master craftsman, I will offer a higher price!"
Craftsmen and master craftsmen are all highly skilled craftsmen who can apply their basic skills to other areas after mastering them.
Especially the master craftsmen can use magical materials to create special products.
For example, using Warcraft scales to make special armor and weapons, building special fortifications like Wushan Fort, and so on.
However, Luo Ning felt that such people would not be willing to go to a small place like Shanlin Town.
"As you wish, my lord!"
Walton and George responded immediately.
They believe that with this new condition, more people will be interested.
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