System: Build My Own Territory Chapter 1247 - 334: The Lord of Slaughter and Atrocities? (10,000 Words) (2)

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Previously on System: Build My Own Territory...
Gasper visits Ludivico, proposing an alliance with Lord Lynn of Morgan Town. After Gasper leaves, Ludivico consults with Harry, who advises him to meet with Lord Lynn, believing it to be the best strategy for survival and potential gain amidst the political turmoil.

Seeing Master Lynn approach, Ehrelo hastily went up to greet him with respectful words.

"Master, you have arrived."

Lynn glanced at Ehrelo and spoke.

"Is the construction of the double-chamber reflector furnace’s tools and labor ready?"

Ehrelo began to explain.

"Master, according to your instructions, everything is prepared."

"Iron Hammer, Iron Shovel, Pliers..."

"Two thousand sturdy men who have rested."

Entering the blacksmith workshop, Lynn gazed ahead.

Just as Ehrelo mentioned.

A squad of sturdy men stood in orderly lines.

Upon seeing Lynn, the men unanimously lowered their heads in a respectful greeting.

Lynn was not unfamiliar with these strong men.

Among them.

Many were the blacksmith apprentices Lynn had initially selected to follow Ehrelo in learning refining and forging!

Lynn recalled clearly.

These blacksmith apprentices were of average build, slightly stronger than ordinary individuals.

But now.

Nourished and clothed, engaging in daily high-intensity physical labor, their bodies have been trained.

Each has become exceedingly robust, with bulging muscles!

Lynn nodded in satisfaction, took a slight breath, and said loudly.

"After this period of rest and the dismantling of the blacksmith workshop’s iron furnace."

"I believe you should all know the purpose for which you have been gathered."

The blacksmith apprentices collectively nodded, without any whispers among them.

They only widened their eyes, staring at their lord, awaiting his continued words.

Lynn continued loudly: "Even if you know, I need to reiterate once more."

"You are about to engage in the labor of constructing the double-chamber reflector furnace."

"The construction of the double-chamber reflector furnace is crucial to the entire domain, to Morgan Town, and even to future development."

"Upon completion, the development of the entire domain will progress further."

"Whether in military matters, handicraft agriculture production, or technological advancement."

"In other words, by engaging in and completing the construction labor, you will become heroes of the entire domain!"

Lynn’s voice suddenly heightened.

"Do you have confidence?"

The expressions of two thousand blacksmith apprentices instantly became solemn.

Their unified response echoed from their mouths.

"Yes! Yes! Yes!"

Seeing the excitement on the blacksmith apprentices’ faces, Lynn responded in satisfaction.

"Very good!"

"Next, I will divide you two thousand into several batches for the excavation and construction of the double-chamber reflector furnace!"

"Perhaps you’ve never heard of what a double-chamber reflector furnace is."

"But it does not matter; I will join you, leading the excavation and construction!"

A look of surprise appeared on the faces of the blacksmith apprentices.

But soon, they were at ease.

Their lord had already led them in forging labor before.

Especially those blacksmith apprentices who joined the domain earlier were familiar with all of this.

From initially forging iron farming tools to forging waterwheel components, and then to producing armor and weapons...

The forging skills their lord possessed even surpassed those of full-time blacksmiths!

After giving the instructions.

Immediately.

Lynn began assigning labor positions and teams to the two thousand blacksmith apprentices before him.

The first batch of five hundred was responsible for raw materials extraction and transportation.

A total of two hundred fifty would mine quartz sand, clay, and fabricate limestone and other refractory materials.

Breaking and grading the refractory materials to the suitable grain size.

The remaining two hundred fifty would transport iron ore and coal from the warehouse to the construction site.

The second batch of one thousand would handle the construction of the double-chamber reflector furnace body.

Further division of this thousand is made.

Two hundred are tasked with leveling the construction area, digging the furnace foundation, and laying the stone base.

Using stone to build the outer shell framework of the furnace, the partition walls, and the layout of the fuel and smelting chambers, etc.

Four hundred are responsible for making refractory mortar and coating the interior of the furnace body.

Laying refractory bricks in layers to ensure the furnace chamber’s sealing and insulation.

One hundred handle the ventilation and exhaust system.

Installing bellows, constructing the flue and chimney, ensuring oxygen supply and gas emission from the furnace.

Since waterwheels can be fabricated, Lynn can fully utilize water power.

Just by digging a simple ditch and driving the waterwheel device, ventilation and exhaust can be achieved.

The third batch of four hundred deals with tools and equipment maintenance.

They fabricate and repair necessary construction tools.

Such as hand shovels, iron hoes, plastering knives, etc.

The fourth batch of fifty serves as the logistics support team.

Handling all personnel’s water and other logistic services.

Also, setting up temporary sheds for the blacksmith apprentices as resting places.

The last fifty are responsible for security and guard.

Protecting the construction site, managing fire sources, and so on.

Additionally, Lynn selects one leader from each batch, as well as foremen for each task team.

Continuing with hierarchical management for these two thousand blacksmith apprentices.

To achieve orderly labor, enhancing the apprentices’ work efficiency!

Upon Lynn’s command, the blacksmith apprentices dispersed, heading to their different assigned roles.

Lynn strode towards a cleaned clearing adjacent to the blacksmith workshop.