Chapter 419: Wet snow and ice, prepare anti-slip spikes
"It's so strange to appear on this sunny day..."
Zong Shen murmured to himself.
He looked up at the clear sky and stepped down the steps.
Wearing rabbit fur boots and rabbit fur leggings, he stepped into the snow.
Relying on the weight of the body, it was easy to step on it.
However, the feeling of my feet at this time was obviously different from yesterday.
It becomes slippery and it is difficult to feel the presence of friction.
This indicates that ice has formed beneath the snow.
The sudden sunny spell caused the temperature to rise.
The snow melted first and then froze, shrinking in size.
The original loose and light dry snow turned into a more solid wet snow.
"Snapped…"
"Crack..."
Zong Shen walked on the snow. He was covered in armor and weighed at least two hundred kilograms.
It can break the thick ice layer at the bottom that has not yet solidified.
With the crisp sound of ice breaking, Zong Shen arrived outside the small courtyard.
Zong Shen already knew why there were sunny days and rising temperatures before entering the second stage of winter.
This is by no means a good thing for the lords.
Warm sunshine and bright sunny days are just a disguise, and beauty is temporary.
The sunny weather this time will only make the challenge more difficult later on.
When all the dry and loose snow collapsed into layers of wet snow and ice.
After the second phase of winter begins, the temperature drops sharply and the climate changes again.
New snowfall will cover these wet snow and ice layers.
If the lord wants to travel at this time, it will be much more difficult.
Slippery ice can seriously affect walking.
Unless you have spikes for walking on ice.
Otherwise, it will inevitably have a serious impact on the lord’s travel.
Especially after entering the second stage of winter, leader-level snow monsters will begin to appear.
This is obviously to increase the difficulty of subsequent challenges.
Peace and tranquility are temporary.
If you are confused by the soothing rhythm of the first stage of winter.
Then when facing the next two winter stages, we are bound to suffer some losses.
"We have to prepare first."
"Otherwise, it may really affect subsequent actions."
Zong Shen was thinking as he walked.
Feel the slight slipping sensation from the bottom of the boots.
If the ice layer wasn't very thick now, it could be broken by him.
One can only imagine what obstacles this may pose to action in the future.
He walked slowly to the [Second Level Market] which was moved to the edge of the small courtyard.
After opening the listing, I found that only about one-fifth of the total number of warm-weather quilts listed yesterday had been sold.
And among them, the most popular one is the cheapest [washed sheepskin jacket].
There are still 730 pieces of the 973 pieces previously listed for sale, and 243 pieces have been sold, which is close to 25%.
From this part of the sale, a total of 21,060 pieces of wood, 6,480 pieces of stone, 8,470 pieces of hemp, 1,656 pieces of iron, 91 pieces of copper, 6 pieces of mithril, and 10 pieces of primary element crystals were harvested.
As for the higher-end [sewn sheepskin jackets], a total of 500 pieces were listed for sale, with 407 pieces left.
93 pieces were sold, and a total of 13,608 pieces of wood, 2,268 pieces of stone, 1,778 pieces of hemp, 1,008 pieces of iron, 25 pieces of mithril, and 20 primary element crystals were obtained for Zong Shen.
As for the smallest quantity [brand-new sheepskin jacket], 100 pieces were listed for sale, with 93 pieces left.
Among the 7 items sold, he received 1,890 pieces of wood in exchange.
The sales volume of the highest-end [double-sided cold-weather clothing] is also not very good.
Although there were as many as 500 items listed for sale, only 32 of them were sold after nearly a day.
Obtained 6480 pieces of wood, 56 pieces of copper, 36 pieces of mithril, and 16 primary element crystals.
The last fifty [wool quilts] were the most pitiful, as only one was sold.
Replaced with 1170 pieces of wood.
Among the basic resources, wood is the most commonly traded type.
This wave of sales is lower than expected, but it is also reasonable.
After all, the first stage of winter is so gentle.
The need to keep out the cold simply cannot reach its peak.
And in these cold-proof quilts for sale, the ability to keep out the cold is also improving step by step.
Since relatively low-priced quilts can meet the demand.
So why bother buying those more expensive and high-end quilts?
Zong Shen was not surprised at all by this.
Now can be regarded as the precipitation period for high-quality products to be sold.
The real outbreak period is far from coming.
He extracted all these resources and put them into the territory storage box.
As a resource reserve for territory development.
Then he took out the [Heavy Bearer Mecha] and headed towards the business district where the [Blacksmith Shop] was located.
To the southwest, this is the commercial area of the territory.
In addition to the [Blacksmith Shop] and [Tailor Shop], there are also buildings with commercial development properties such as the [Elementary Alchemy Workshop], [Bakery], [Brewery], and [Elementary Pharmacy].
However, only the [Blacksmith Shop] and [Tailor Shop] are occupied.
The rest of the buildings are vacant.
Everything was covered with a thick layer of snow.
It's like putting on a white velvet coat.
Zong Shen drove the loader mecha and stopped directly at the door of the blacksmith shop.
Because of the sunny weather, the blacksmith shop opened the large windows and doors on both sides.
There's no need for a heater here, it's already very warm.
The dwarf uncle was holding the forging hammer and forging the iron embryo that had just been taken out of the wind furnace.
Placed on the big anvil in the blacksmith's shop, sparks shot out from the beating.
Gradually the iron embryo was forged into the shape of a long sword.
The dwarf uncle followed suit by wearing a sheepskin coat, but he was wearing nothing underneath.
He opened his clothes, revealing his huge beer belly and strong chest muscles.
The upper chest is covered with dark chest hair.
Beads of sweat flowed down his forehead, from both sides to his chest.
This look seems a bit funny and inconsistent.
But it showed the roughness and unruliness of the dwarf uncle.
Two sturdy blacksmith apprentices were helping.
These apprentices were all farmers recruited by Zong Shen who had used the rare-level talent farmer recruitment rolls that he had redeemed with points.
They were also talents that Zong Shen had specially reserved for the future development of the territory.
Farmers are indeed the weakest basic population in the territory.
But it is also an all-purpose population that is extremely valuable to cultivate.
The two blacksmith apprentices have been studying for several days.
The information prefix before his name has changed from farmer to half gray [blacksmith apprentice].
Because they were directly summoned by the recruitment scroll, their levels have reached the fixed standard of lv10.
Compared with farmers like Ergou and Sanpang, it is also easier to cultivate.
San Pang is a relatively self-disciplined farmer. Even if he trains every day during this period, he has only reached level 8.
In addition, Zong Shen also discovered that during the process of learning forging between these two [Blacksmith Apprentices], not only did the information prefixes change, but even the experience points also increased slightly.
At the same time, the strength attribute is also two or three points higher than the original state.
This shows that professional learning can not only gain experience points, but also affect attributes.
In addition to training in combat and training grounds, professional training can also improve your level.
But among these options, the most efficient one is fighting.
Zong Shen stood silently at the door and watched.
The pounding of wrought iron masked the sound of the Tracks of the Bearer's mecha.
When you are concentrating, you will not be distracted by other things.
The dwarf uncle was forging iron, and the two apprentices were not idle either.
An apprentice is processing some monster materials and minerals such as copper and iron.
Another apprentice is handling the last forged sword embryo and performing secondary quenching.
The two blacksmith apprentices and the dwarf uncle formed a forging cycle.
The dwarf uncle personally masters the most difficult forging.
The blacksmith apprentice is responsible for the work.
If they want to forge it with their own hands, they will have to go through a period of learning and adaptation.
Zong Shen leaned against the door and observed with interest for more than ten minutes.
It wasn't until the dwarf uncle finished forging the sword embryo for the first time that he paused for a while.
Waiting for the apprentice to take out the twice-quenched sword embryo.
The dwarf uncle put down the forging hammer and wiped the sweat from his face.
When I was about to give guidance to one of the apprentices.
Out of the corner of his eye, he finally caught a glimpse of Zong Shen standing at the door.
The sunlight was dazzling and dazzling, making Zong Shen feel like a god descending.
"ha!"
"Sir, why are you here?"
The dwarf uncle has long been completely loyal to Zong Shen.
When he saw Zong Shen, he quickly walked to the door.
The short and sturdy body bowed slightly, and after a salute, he said happily.
"Let me check on you."
"There is also a new thing that you need to forge quickly."
Zong Shen took a few steps forward slowly, out of the sunlight.
He came to the side of the dwarf uncle and put his arm around his broad shoulders.
"What do you want to forge, sir?"
The dwarf uncle asked eagerly.
During his time in the territory, he lived a very fulfilling and happy life.
He used forging and work to regain his sustenance.
Forget the past that is full of regrets and regrets.
Facts have proven that busyness and fulfillment can make people forget their worries better than fine wine.
Focused work can divert negative attention.
"I want you to urgently produce a batch of non-slip floor spikes."
"Like rabbit fur galoshes that can be put on the feet."
"Four to six groups of metal spikes should be installed below."
"Each group should have two corresponding spikes, with a length of three to five centimeters."
"The chain must be strong to ensure that it will not fall off even if you move during the battle."
"As for the size, just design it according to one size fits all."
“You don’t need to go beyond the size of the shoe, just make sure the spikes can press into the ice.”
"The chain adopts a movable tightening structure, which can be adjusted manually."
Zong Shen whispered his request.
In order to prepare for possible changes in weather after this.
Zong Shen decided to make a batch of non-slip spikes to put on his combat boots.
Used to reduce the impact of wet snow and ice on movement.
When the leader-level snow monster appears, it will not hinder the soldiers' battle.
Including the possibility of subsequent active crusade outside the country.
All need such anti-slip equipment.
"I understand, sir, making these non-slip spikes is not complicated."
"I happened to make some commonly used molds recently."
"We should rush out thirty pieces before noon today."
"If we want to arm all the soldiers in the territory and work overtime, we can probably finish it all by noon tomorrow."
The dwarf uncle looked at a workbench and replied seriously and honestly.
Dwarves, like those green-skinned orcs, are very stubborn and straightforward guys.
They are not good at lying. This nature is reflected in their work, that is, they are down-to-earth.
The conclusions he told will never be watered down.
Zong Shen nodded approvingly.
"Then thank you for your hard work, uncle dwarf."
"You will have special meals at noon and evening today."
"Besides the non-slip ground spikes used by the warriors."
"I also need a batch of similar ground thorns that can be installed on wolf claws and horse hooves."
"The quantity doesn't need to be too large. I need 24 sets of the Wolf Claw model, which is 96 pieces."
"There are only 12 sets of horseshoe models, which is 48 pieces."
"At least 30 to 40 sets will be made for the soldiers to use."
"These are priority quantities and types of needs."
"To those who make warriors, make wolf claws and horse hooves."
"After enough, we can continue to make the ground thorns that will meet the needs of other warriors."
After Zong Shen praised him, he urgently added details.
It is best to rush out the first batch before noon.
In this way, the start of the second stage can be dealt with calmly.
Follow-up, after meeting the needs of the territory.
The rest can be sold.
Zong Shen has no doubt that this thing will definitely become a hot seller.
And because it was forged by the territorial dwarf uncle himself.
The cost is only some resources and materials, and the time of the dwarf uncle.
The profit margins are still huge.
Listening to Zong Shen's tone, the dwarf uncle knew that this was an urgent job.
Without hesitation, he asked the two apprentices to take out the iron embryo and the twice-quenched sword embryo from the wind furnace.
From the workbench, I found the joint mold of the split iron ring that I made earlier.
On a row of molds, dozens of knuckle-sized iron rings with opening gaps can be produced.
There are also some molds with different shapes.
These molds are made of steel that has been repeatedly forged.
Made with the power of rune magic.
Able to withstand the temperature of ordinary molten iron.
For Uncle Bronzebeard, Wine and Fire, who possesses advanced dwarf skills, this is not a big deal.
After seeing the dwarf take action immediately, Zong Shen nodded happily.
After a few simple words of encouragement, he left the blacksmith shop.
Zong Shen recalled the experience of meeting the dwarf uncle and felt that he was very lucky.
High-level technical talents can be called master craftsmen even in giant cities.
Further up are the extremely rare special craftsmen and legendary craftsmen.
Being able to have a senior blacksmith in the early stages of the territory's development is indeed of great benefit.
It also laid a certain talent foundation for the future development of technology trees in the territory.
New technology is destined to require superb smelting technology as a backstop.
Including forging materials and casting molds, all require blacksmith skills.
And the dwarf uncle is beyond blacksmith skills.
He also masters the rune forging technology of the Bronzebeard dwarves.
Although the rating is only medium, it can still play a big role.
It makes up for the talent gap in certain aspects of the territory!
