Leisure time always flies quickly. In the blink of an eye, the lively New Year will pass quickly, but the thick snow on the ground is not so easy to melt.

Most residents still choose cats to enjoy the warm stove at home, listening to the sound of snow shoveling from the serfs outside the window, talking about the parents.

Even the city hall has only a small number of staff remaining at their posts, taking turns to take a break.

Looking at the whole Boulder Town, the busiest may be the construction team of the smelting workshop.

"Meila, the height here is still half a meter away. Remember to let the workers make up. In addition, this wall is too thick and the temperature is difficult to pass through. Cut it in half!"

"Is it possible to remove half, what if it collapses?"

"Listen to me, I ate this stove if it collapsed."

" Okay, I will let them change this afternoon."

"Yes, are the supporting materials ready, otherwise when the time comes, I won’t be able to start the furnace."

" Don’t worry, Laura has already purchased it, and it’s stored in the first storage room."

"Well, you go first, I'm checking it."

In the smelting workshop, Wien and Meira are making final adjustments to improve various details. At this time, before the two set a date for the completion of the test furnace, there are the last ten days left, only one furnace of good material is actually smelted. The smelting workshop was officially completed.

In the expectation of Master Odin, the day of furnace test finally arrived. After the cultivation activities on that day, Master Odin personally came to the smelting workshop to inspect the results.

"My lord, this blast furnace is the core of the smelting workshop. Compared with the furnace in the shop I built, it is more than a hundred times stronger, hehe."

En cautiously introduced, the tone was quite self-satisfied.

"Oh! Compared with the furnace in your clan, which one is better?"

Odin asked rhetorically.

"Hehe, my lord is joking. Our Black Volcano dwarf tribe does not have so many manpower and resources to build such a huge furnace. Of course it can’t be compared."

No lying, but dwarves are better at forging with the help of terrain and earth fire. Large workshops of this scale and complete processes are indeed rare in dwarf tribes.

Odin is nodded satisfied.

"If that's the case, what are you waiting for, let's start."

"As my lord, I will prepare now."

Wyn backed away and personally Play and operate.

While waiting, Odin looked around all around, because of a certain degree of confidentiality, not many people were present, only Ruvid and Mela, and Liz and Little Lei who came with boredom in the castle. .

With the operation of Wien, the temperature of the furnace gradually rises. This time it is just a trial and does not require much practice.

Soon, red hot metal flowed from the furnace mouth, which solidified into a palm-sized black iron block in the mold.

"Awesome color."

Ruvid praised him, and after a little cooling, Wien pulled out one of them and presented it to Odin.

"Adults, please look at it. This is the first rough iron smelt. Judging by the experience of the subordinates, the quality is high. After another refining, you can get extremely high-quality silver iron. Ingot."

The iron ingot is still warm. Odin is naturally not afraid. He weighed the weight, and the iron ingot changed shape with a light grip with his five fingers. Wien's face changed instantly when he saw this scene.

"Yes, I'm very satisfied."

Odin nodded added, "Ruvid, in the previous population census, can there be talents with smelting experience?"

"Sir Hui, there are 33 serfs with superficial smelting experience, all of which have been recorded and can be called at any time."

"Do you have only superficial smelting experience?"

"Yes, sir, these subordinates have carefully questioned them. Some of them have even just read it. They have no practical experience. They are all too old in terms of age. Subordinates think they are not qualified for the important task of the smelting workshop."

While answering Master Odin’s question, Ruvid gave his own opinions incidentally.

"The subordinates suggest that among the remaining 6,000 serfs, select a group of young, strong, flexible-minded serfs, and hand them over to Chief Wien to train them. When the time comes, they will be more competent. Rough work is definitely okay."

"Well, this idea is feasible, just do it like this."

Odin thought for a while and agreed.

The ore screening and rough smelting processes are mainly completed by the built furnace, and the operation is not complicated, because it involves the addition of a large amount of ore and coal, and there are more physical activities.

The latter refining and forging tools require more complex skills and forging experience. Except for Wien, there are not too many people to take charge. Do the basics.

After all, even if it is a rough iron embryo, there are a lot of people rushing to ask for it, and the profit is considerable.

"Ween, Meira, and you all have contributed to the completion of the smelting workshop. One person will reward ten Gold Coins. The past few days will take a good rest. After Ruvid chooses good people, we will Then take over and teach them how to sieving and roughing.

How about, if you have any questions, you can ask now."

Ruvid thought about it, opened the mouth and said: "How many people do the adults need to choose? The subordinates have a good number in their hearts."

Odin didn't answer, but looked towards Wien.

"My lord, our workshop is based on the standard of 1,000 tons of iron essence per month. If we want to reach full capacity, we need at least a hundred people."

"Then order a hundred people."

"But sir, there is not enough raw ore in the workshop for teaching purposes. I can't talk about it, but I can, but it may not be effective. Great..."

Seeing Master Odin wanted to get up and return to the castle, Wien hurriedly expressed his concerns.

The batch of raw mineral materials for the trial furnace was purchased from outside by Rolla. There is only a little in itself. It has been used up in the trial furnace. If you want to take an apprentice, there is nothing to do.

This is quite tactful.

"Hehe, don't worry about this, when the time comes, the original mine will naturally be there."

Odin gave Wien a relieved smile, and left with Liz and Little Lei. .

"This..."

Wien looked at Sir Lord's leaving back and was a little confused, he muttered to himself, "Is it possible to dig directly?"

"Hehe, you guessed it, it's just digging."

Ruvid smiled and took his mouth, and left.

As Odin master thought, Ruvid naturally knew that there must be a raw ore in Beishiling, but the development of Beishiling will have to wait until the beginning of spring, and there must be no time.

In this case, there is only one way to obtain a large amount of raw ore, which is the long-awaited Heitie River quarry beach.

It is true that the iron ore content of cobblestone in the quarry beach is very small, but it is convenient to mine and it is inexhaustible. If you continue to mine upstream, the iron ore content may increase.

Such raw ore is perfect for the apprenticeship of Professor Wien.

Although there is a risk of exposure, for today’s Boulder Town, it has a sufficiently strong military force, and a little exposure does not hinder anything.

……

After the furnace test is over, Wien returns to his place of residence, which is in the peripheral zone of the smelting workshop.

It is a row of stone houses built specifically for workers to live in. Wien has an exclusive room.

Here, except for being alone, it is no different from when I was in Rock City.

"It's the end of the year. According to the normal process before, I should embark on the road of returning to the tribe at this time and turn in the Gold Coins earned in half a year for the migration of the tribe.

But now the key to the tribal problem is simply not the cost of migration, but that there is no suitable place. Listening to Ruvid's tone just now, the boulder collar seems to have ore produced."

In the room, Wien is detailed. After thinking about it, it was impossible to determine whether the giant stone collar had a mine in the end.

The dwarves have relatively high requirements for the place to live, either with earth fire or ore. Only with these two conditions can the innate talent of the dwarf clan play out and have a foundation for a stable life.

The requirements of the mountain dwarves are even higher. In addition to satisfying one of the two conditions, they must also have a high terrain. The Black Volcano tribe is on the mountain range.

This involves racial issues and is a condition that cannot be compromised.

And if the Boulder Neck really has a mine, it is very suitable for the migration conditions of the Black Volcanic Dwarf Tribe.

Thinking of this, the entangled Wien couldn't hold back anymore, got up and walked to the boulder fort. Instead of waiting passively, it is better to actively negotiate terms.

...

"Master, the director of the smelting workshop, please see me."

"Oh, it seems that he finally can't wait any longer, I will pay I thought he would not come to me until next year, let him come up and see what he said."

"Yes."

After receiving the master’s order, Vincent Go down to inform.

Indeed, the dwarf tribe is very fragrant, and his boulder collar just meets the requirements for migration. If it were a general lord, he would have gone to the door to negotiate the conditions.

Odin didn't do this. After he recruited Wien, he set aside the task and left it alone for half a year, as if he didn't know how anxious there were for a tribe of dwarves.

This is precisely a negotiation technique.

When Odin knew that a tribe of dwarves needed a new place to live, negotiations had already begun.

As everyone knows, the more proactive the negotiation, the more active the party, often the passive party.

So Odin's decision to drag and improve his position can strive for more favorable negotiation conditions.

As his thoughts turned, this uncomfortable hybrid dwarf was brought up.

"Wynn pay respects to my lord, please excuse me, please forgive me."

"General Wien doesn't have to be so restrained. You have been here for half a year now. It’s a great achievement. Sit down before saying anything."

"Vinsen, make tea."

Although he said that, Wien was still very restrained. , I was so nervous that I didn't pay attention to the temperature of the tea, and after drinking it, my face became hot and deformed.

"Hehe, tea can be different from wine. You have to taste it slowly. I heard that Dwarf Race's dark beer is a must-do. I wonder if your black volcano tribe will brew it?"

"Cough...cough! My lord, dark beer is the craft of the ordinary dwarf tribe. Our mountain dwarves don’t brew beer."

"Yes, your living environment is not suitable for wheat growth. "

"But our Gaoshan dwarves are good at smelting and forging. I think the bows used by adults are red iron bows. The bowstrings of this bow are only made by Gaoshan dwarves."

"Oh? Does your tribe have this level?"

"Of course, prospecting for mineral deposits, distinguishing the composition of metals, smelting high-quality alloys, but the mountain dwarves are very good at it, otherwise it looks like in my smithy How can ordinary weapons reach the boutique level."

Faced with Wien’s remarks, Odin just nodded to express his understanding, and never mentioned anything else.

As time passed bit by bit, Wien still took the initiative to speak up, mentioning the crisis of the tribe, and expressing his desire to settle in the boulder.

"Although I welcome outsiders to settle in the giant stone collar, you are a complete tribe. Like this group of refugees, you can integrate into the town and work for me.

The development of your tribe is also I need food, resources, and land. I can’t give it to you in vain."

"But sir, I...our dwarf tribe can provide smelting and forging weapons for adults. We can do whatever the adults need. What can be made."

"Do you mean trading?"

"Yes!"

Wynn repeatedly nodded and said.

"Since it’s a deal, I can also find someone else to do it. It’s nothing more than spending a little money. Why do I have to let your dwarf tribe come.

Let the aliens occupy my land, Not under my control, this is something that cannot be tolerated for a Duchy aristocrat. If you don’t understand this, I won’t punish you, just this once."

With Odin’s tone The atmosphere became more dignified, and Wien didn't know how to speak anymore.

Obviously when it comes to issues such as jurisdiction and residency, he is no longer able to make up his mind, but he is unwilling to give up on it. At least from Sir Lord’s response, there is still a chance for negotiation.

So Wien spoke again and offered to go back to the tribe.

"Since Wien has joined the adult, he shouldn't think about other things, but Wien wants to make a request to the adult at last, hoping to return to the tribe.

The situation of the leader tells the tribal patriarch, at least let the patriarch know that there is a piece of land here suitable for the settlement of the black volcano tribe.

As for what price the tribe can pay, and whether the adults are willing to accept the black volcano tribe, it is both It has nothing to do with Wien.

The only thing left is the identity of Boulder Town Smelting Workshop, who is dedicated to working for adults!"

After saying this, Wien will face him immediately. Kneeled down to Odin with a sincere expression.

This is the same rhythm as Odin expected. In order to completely control the dwarf tribe without any means, Wien's thoughts at this time are in line with his expectations.

Of course, the appearance is still to be done.

"why did it come to this, you are carrying a bloodline with a dwarf, and it is reasonable to care about the tribe without forgetting the original. I agreed to your request.

It happened to be free during this time. You ride a fast horse, go and quickly return!"

"Master Wien, thank you! Within ten days, Wien will return!"

"Well, This lord is not a human being. The Black Volcano tribe is in danger. If reasonable conditions can be offered, I will not reject being a neighbor with the alpine dwarves."

Finally, Odin added a sentence and hung Hei. The hope of the volcano tribe, let their patriarch personally come to him to discuss.

As long as you get the bait, you will completely enter the rhythm of Odin. Step by step, the Black Volcano tribe will become a vassal of the Giant Stone Collar and serve him.

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