The Dictatorial Lords

A few days later, Willis came back with the caravan. This was the third time they went out to do business. Even now that Orz has a large market, Willis is still used to going out like this. After helping Hal with those things last time, he took the caravan out. It took half a month to come back.

Back this time, Willis brought back some things that Locke was interested in. When Locke saw these things at that time, he couldn't help but have the urge to laugh up to the sky.

Looking at the black oily stone, and smelling the ugly stone, he asked unconsciously, Willis, how did you find these things?

Willis looked at Locke's overjoyed expression when he saw these things, and knew that this thing must have something that Locke valued, and said immediately: My lord, this is a ratman tribe we encountered on the way to the Tauren tribe. They They dug underground caves there, and suddenly this thing came out. At that time, the smell of these stones was too bad, and the cave of the Ratmen was also scrapped. It started to burn, and I just took a little back to have a look because I saw that this thing was a bit miraculous. Lord City Master, do you know what it is?

There is an impulse in Locke's heart, that is, to send someone to control the place as soon as possible. Definitely not let others occupy it. After thinking about it, Willis didn't even know what it was. The Ratman tribe can only migrate the tribe when they encounter these things. That means no one knows what it is yet, so don't worry. Hearing Willis ask, he didn't say anything, just gave Willis a look. Willis immediately knew what Locke meant. This thing cannot be said outside, and it must be a precious thing.

Bringing oil, Locke walked in front, Willis followed, and ordered the caravan to enter Orz to rest.

While walking, he told the guards on the other side: Go and gather the managers of various departments in Orz City. I want them all to have a meeting in the conference room within half an hour.

Yes, my lord. The guard heard Locke say this. He answered hastily, turned around and left.

Willis still followed Locke. Seeing Locke looking like an enemy, he became more and more curious about what these things were, and it was worth Locke's urgency.

After waiting for a long time, the management personnel finally arrived. Looking at Locke, I don't understand what is worth calling them all now, and I can't say it at the meeting tomorrow morning.

Locke saw them all coming. He said to the people below: I believe you are thinking, why I called you to a meeting now. There is indeed something urgent. Willis led the caravan back just now and brought back something, which is worth .”

My lord, what is it? Can an adult value it? asked the person below.

I saw Locke taking out the box beside him. Inside was a stone that gave off an unpleasant smell. Everyone didn't understand what it was, and they all looked at Locke, hoping for an explanation.

Haha, I knew you didn't know, otherwise, I would have asked someone to control the place. This thing is a big thing. After refining, we can use it to replace wood and it can be used for heating , the output can be much higher than the value of wood.”

No wonder they don't know these things. Now it is Mid-World, which is far behind Blue Star's Mid-World.

In Blue Star, coal mines were discovered in ancient Rome. Ancient Rome began to use coal for heating about 2,000 years ago.

Coal is a mineral that can be used as a fuel or an industrial raw material. It is a black solid mineral composed of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen and other elements that ancient plants changed their physical and chemical properties through biochemical and geological actions.

Coal has been used as a fuel since 800 years ago. Coal has been widely used as a fuel for industrial production since the industrial revolution at the end of the 18th century. With the invention and use of the steam engine, coal is widely used as a fuel for industrial production, which has brought unprecedented productivity to the society and promoted the development of industry. Coal, steel, chemical industry, mining, and metallurgy have developed subsequently. and other industries. Coal has high calorific value, and the calorific value of standard coal is 7000 kcal/kg. Moreover, coal reserves on Blue Star are abundant, widely distributed, and generally easier to mine, so it is widely used as fuel in various industrial productions.

But in this world, wood is still used for heating, and a large amount of wood is consumed every year, which is a huge expense. Large amounts of wood are used every night on the Wegrett Fields. That's why the lumber merchants love to come to the Waigrett Moors.

Now that Locke has discovered these coal mines, he has a huge amount of money in his hands. Even in the wilderness of Vigrüt, you can make a lot of money. If only those powerful countries knew about these things. It could be a war.

Locke explained to the people below what coal mines are and how to use them. After finishing speaking, all management members became excited. If this is really what the city lord said, wouldn't Orz be rich in the future?

Just when everyone was excited, Zhang Zhao said: My lord, it's better not to let outsiders know about this coal mine. Think about it, if those countries know the role of the coal mine, will it be Orz who resists it now? That’s right. Even if Orz is not afraid of those people now, there are so many countries after all, it is impossible for us Orz to be enemies of nobles all over the world.”

Hearing Zhang Zhao's words, everyone also calmed down.

Locke said: This is the purpose of my summoning you this time. How do we develop these things, so that they can change into a different shape in our Orz and appear outside. Let us earn a lot of gold coins in Orz. At the same time, it will alleviate the situation that we, Orz, need a lot of wood every day.

Everyone had nothing to do. They lowered their heads and thought about it. After a few minutes, Lawrence suddenly asked, Miss Willis, where did you find this thing?

When everyone saw Lawrence speak, they didn't know what he was thinking.

Willis didn't think too much and said, On the way back from the caravan, it's about 20 kilometers away from Orz.

After hearing this, Lawrence's eyes sparkled. The dripping eyes showed a shrewd look.

When everyone saw Lawrence's expression, they knew that he might have something to do. Locke asked: Lawrence, if there is any way to say it, let me tell you, this matter will play a very important role in the future development of our Orz, if your suggestion is adopted by us this time, I will decide , the right of residence in the dungeon will add 50 people to your Ratmen.

Everyone was shocked when they heard this. You must know that last time Lawrence and the others helped the city lord build the entire city of Orz and only got 50 shares. This time, they can get that much share with just one idea.

Lawrence heard this. He said excitedly: My lord, it's easy to hide the secret mining of those things from outsiders. First of all, we, Orz, can build a military camp there as our training ground. Of course, this is only on the surface. It is impossible to mine in large quantities in the military camp. But, have you forgotten the talent of our Ratman? Haha. We can open a passage leading to the forbidden area of ​​the warehouse in the underground city of Orz. This will do it They secretly emptied that kind of thing without anyone noticing it. Then store it in our warehouse, and use it whenever you want in the future.”

When Locke heard what Lawrence said, he immediately realized it, yes. The ground cannot be mined on a large scale, so is it not possible to mine underground? There are also military camps on the ground as cover.

Locke thought of this. Immediately made a decision and said: Avery, inform the Knights to set off now, let Willis take you to that place, and let me occupy that place. Tomorrow, let your deputy lead the infantry regiment to transport the materials for the construction of the barracks as quickly as possible. I built a barracks.

Hearing that Locke is going to use the corps to build a barracks, one can imagine Locke's eagerness for this matter.

He turned his head and told Lawrence: Lawrence, you lead your Ratman clan to put down other things first. Starting tomorrow, dig a hole for me with all your strength, from the underground city to the place Willis said, and also. Put you The mouths of the Ratmen are tightly controlled by me, if I hear the Ratmen talking about this with other people outside, hum.

Lawrence felt a little cold all of a sudden. Did he know that some rat people in the clan couldn't control their mouths. If it's normal, forget it. Now the city lord has issued a gag order, if he can no longer control his mouth. The consequences can be imagined.

Locke turned his head to look at the management sitting below and said: And you, if you let me know who can't control their mouths. I don't mind letting Avery and him have a good chat about life.

Everyone was a little dazed, and when they came back to their senses, they quickly promised that they would never say anything. If you really let Avery come to chat with them. This is not a good thing. Just chat like usual. If it is the kind of chat that the city lord said. They'd rather go out and find a tribe and fight.

Avery immediately promised: My lord, if anyone can't control my mouth, I'd like to come and talk to them about life in person. Cooperating with his murderous look, he looked at everyone.

Everyone immediately shook their heads violently, assuring that they didn't think they would speak out.