Chapter 6 Bricks and Crossbows

"This looks like clay. Wait, why don't I use clay to make bricks.

Field picked up the doll and looked at it in surprise, "Where did you dig it from?"

"The well that is being built is by the river near the lumberyard." Alexia stood on tiptoe and pointed far to the east, "The soil used to dig the well is piled next to it, so we played with it."

"I'm so stupid that I even forgot the simplest brick-making materials." Field was very surprised and laughed, "I'm lucky today, with both salt mines and clay, saving me the effort to find them."

"Huh? Praise my dear lord."

Alexia's sea-blue eyes turned around, and she said sweetly, "I think I have done a good deed, can you please not punish me?"

Since you are young, you can be happy without the punishment for defeat.

"No, let's put it one way or the other. "Field refused mercilessly, and then changed the subject, "I will ask the kitchen to make a caramel pudding for each of you as a reward."

"It sounds delicious, thank you, sir."

The three of them were drooling.

The supplies in the Night Territory were in short supply, and they were reluctant to eat desserts. It was very generous to squeeze out some precious supplies to reward them.

After driving away the three naughty children, Field came to the designated industrial area of ​​the Night Territory.

This was originally a logging site, with a river leading directly to the Starry Night City, and a coal-burning earthen kiln was also built here. The original logging hut has become a staff dormitory, where fifty or sixty people sweated profusely.

Since they can get food and coins every day, most slaves work very consciously.

The craftsmen of the Night Territory, except for the stonemasons who repaired the castle, all surrounded Field and saluted.

"Sir, we have built the brick kiln, and we have also made the molds you need. "

The simple brick kiln built with stones and soil has been completed and stands alone on a large piece of wasteland. Long before going to the Mountain Monkey Territory, Field ordered the construction of the brick kiln.

Field nodded: "Listen to me next, remember it and try it boldly. Whoever makes the bricks I need first will get a coin reward."

The principles and steps of brick making are very simple. Simply put, it is to play with mud.

The best way to remove impurities such as stones from the excavated clay is to expose it to the sun and air dry it.

After adding water, beat it hard, and let the cows trample it until the clay fully absorbs water.

Finally, fill it into a rectangular wooden mold, take it out and dry it in the shade, and finally send it to the brick kiln for firing.

As for the firing time or temperature, Field was at a loss. He had never fired bricks before.

"Anyway, the direction is given. As long as you are willing to try, you will always succeed."

Field looked at the energetic craftsman and nodded with satisfaction.

"My lord, why do you want to burn bricks? "

Ashina regained her vitality with her super recovery ability, but she looked very lazy and her cheeks were flushed. She stretched and walked over with Gaoglis.

When Gaoglis saw the slaves around her, she would even shrink her neck in fear. She dared to run here and succumbed to the wolf power of Asina.

"Clang clang~ I brought your little craftsman here. I saw she was bored, so I brought her out to get some fresh air."

"Indeed, there is no entertainment in the Night Territory."

Field nodded thoughtfully. Now everyone is busy all day and night, plus the threat of the rotten corpse, no one pays attention to entertainment.

"I will design some games these two days."

Ashina didn't care: "It's very interesting to be with the lord. "

Gorglis barely breathed a sigh of relief after seeing Field, and rushed over to hug Field's thighs and refused to let go, only revealing one eye, and timidly glanced at Ashina.

Wolf subhumans are really scary.

"Of course, bricks are burned to build houses, but I haven't found limestone yet, so I'll burn bricks first." Field looked at the slaves who had already pushed a cart of clay, and went up and poked it twice with his fingers, "Brick houses are solid and reliable. Although they are not as good as pure stone houses, mass production is much faster than stone houses."

"But... we already have a castle."

"It's not for me, but for the people. Once it's built in batches, my people will no longer suffer from severe cold and wind and rain."

The two subhumans were stunned. They couldn't understand why there would be nobles who would consider what the lower class people live in.

Ashina's breathing became rapid.

"This little girl, why is she suddenly like this, are you thinking about it again? "

Field was thinking wrongly and was shocked. How long has it been?

"By the way, since Gaoglis is here, I have a task for you."

Gaoglis pinched the hem of her skirt nervously, and suddenly stood up and bowed deeply: "Please give me your orders, Master."

"Ahem, why does it sound so perverted?" Wiping the cold sweat, Field took out a drawing like a magic trick, "This is a rough sketch I restored, called Zhuge Crossbow. I will give the carpenter to you to restore it. Of course, it would be best if it is improved. "

In his previous life, he was a weapon fan and was very familiar with Zhuge Crossbow.

Field considered the compound crossbow, but it was a pity that with the material and manpower of Night's Territory, it was difficult to make a bench. Don't think about compound crossbows or muskets in the short term.

"This is a crossbow that can shoot continuously. Although its penetration is not as good as that of ordinary crossbows, it can be called a magic weapon against lightly armored and unarmored corpses. "

The same is true for dealing with thugs.

"This... amazing structure!"

Gao Gelis opened her small mouth so wide that it could fit a carrot in. She said in disbelief: "It's very clever. How did you think of it?"

Field looked amused: "Ahem, the wisdom of our ancestors."

"Which god is our ancestor?" Gao Gelis scratched her head.

"Tell me you don't recognize it. Well, make it. It's best to improve it. I believe you can do it."

Field gave a thumbs up.

"No problem!" Goglisi's voice became louder when talking about her areas of expertise, "I promise I won't let you down."

The little fox's eyes were full of enthusiasm: "I'm going back to make it now, I can't wait."

"Very good, the basement of Starry Night Castle will be used as a laboratory for you." Field patted Goglis on the head, turned to tell Asuna, "Go back and call thirty soldiers, and mobilize fifty slaves. Let’s go find a salt mine.”

"Yes, my lord."

Looking at the hurried figures of the two people, and then at the slaves and craftsmen working hard around him, Field suddenly had an idea.

"Wait a minute, the Ring of Sin can increase the attributes of ordinary people. If I activate the Ring of Sin on the slaves, will their work efficiency be greatly improved?"

Field rubbed his chin: "It's so inhumane, but you can try it. It will be interesting to think about using it on prisoners in the future."