Chapter 26 Chapter 026【VIP】

As the name suggests, an ordnance workshop is a workshop for manufacturing weapons. In ancient times, it would have been called the Shenjiying, a place dedicated to the production of firearms.

Take the Ming Dynasty for example. Its firearms were world-famous, and even Western countries came to learn from it. However, due to government corruption, the Ming Dynasty became rampant with ghost soldiers.

With the army lacking combat effectiveness and its equipment in disrepair, the Qing Dynasty outside the Great Wall naturally seized the opportunity and took control of the Central Plains. From then on, China regressed from a feudal society to a semi-feudal and semi-slave society.

Mingzhu thought, the weapons produced by the Arsenal were nothing more than armor, cold weapons, and the like. Of course, according to 184's favorite principle of setting up "beginner-advanced", the arsenals were divided into primary, intermediate, and advanced levels.

A primary arsenal can probably only produce armor and cold weapons, an intermediate arsenal can produce firearms, and an advanced arsenal can produce artillery, armored tanks and other cross-era ultra-modern hot weapons.

However, the materials required to build the Arsenal are already quite expensive, let alone upgrade it. The materials are only getting more expensive.

"Host, it seems that we can't build an armory."

"Yes." Mingzhu affirmed. "We can't build an arsenal."

"What should we do then?" 184 asked anxiously.

"What should I do? Just let it go!" Mingzhu wasn't worried at all. He spread his hands and said nonchalantly, "It's not like I don't have weapons. Besides, I have superpowers. At this stage, I don't really need an armory, just like I didn't build a primary arrow tower or a primary city wall."

There is no need to build it at the moment, so just collect the materials slowly, and when you have collected them, you can talk about building it.

"Come on, 184, help me put up the job advertisement."

"Good host."

184 wagged its tail and followed Mingzhu back happily.

So happy!

In this regard, they can help the host.

"What type of job ad?" 184 asked.

"Chefs and waiters...wait," Mingzhu seemed to have thought of something, and quickly opened the 'building editing program' to start editing the program that the three restaurant buildings could be combined into a large restaurant.

"Primary restaurants can be combined into intermediate canteens, which can be upgraded to large-scale canteens. Intermediate canteens can be upgraded into high-end restaurants, which can be combined into large-scale restaurants."

“It feels great.”

184 allowed Mingzhu to re-edit the program of 'restaurants and other buildings'.

Mingzhu had previously built 10 restaurants at once. The area of ​​each restaurant was only 180 square meters and it had only one floor.

It was not until he was about to return home that Mingzhu thought of this problem.

Currently, there are 4,111 people living in the Taoyuan Base. There will undoubtedly be a steady stream of people settling there. A 180-square-meter restaurant can accommodate dozens or even hundreds of people, but it is definitely not enough for more than 4,000 people.

Therefore, it is necessary to increase the area and floors.

"The maximum synthesis limit remains at two times. Intermediate synthesis adds three floors, increasing the area from 180 square meters to 360 square meters. Advanced synthesis adds five floors, and the area remains unchanged at 360 square meters."

184 nodded hurriedly, saying that Mingzhu's arrangement was very reasonable, so he asked Mingzhu to wait for 10 minutes and he would finish the self-inspection immediately.

Mingzhu waited for ten minutes as instructed. 184 completed the self-test on time and then helped Mingzhu edit the job ad and post it on the task panel in the Taoyuan Inn lobby.

At this time in Taoyuan Inn, Jin Dashao was preparing lunch boxes. There were many people gathered in the hall and restaurant, chatting together.

The houses Mingzhu built were simply houses. Apart from doors and windows, there was nothing else in the rooms. They only had running water and electricity, but everything, including the bathroom, needed to be arranged by the owner.

Oh, there's a tool bench in the residence that can be used to make wooden and stone beds. But Mingzhu felt that among the 4,000-plus population, there were still some skilled craftsmen. Allowing them to trade freely and privately was the right approach to revitalizing the "Taoyuan Base."

So, after confirming that there was nothing, the residents who moved into the "Taoyuan Base" either had to find someone to escort them back to their original base and find usable furniture, or they had to find craftsmen to make furniture.

"184, perhaps I should designate the designated character ID card for the upgrade reward as a carpenter or bamboo craftsman. After all, you see, the market for selling furniture is quite large."

184 was startled and answered subconsciously. "Sure, whatever the host arranges."

As soon as the recruitment advertisements for restaurants, wineries and hotels came out, people who were chatting casually while waiting for their lunch boxes stopped talking and gathered around.

"Hiring a chef, food and accommodation included, 150 Starlight Coins per month."

"Hiring waiters, food and accommodation included, 100 Starlight Coins per month."

"Hiring a brewer, room and board provided, 100 Starlight Coins per month."

"Hiring a wine seller, coins."

"Recruiting farmland managers, food and accommodation provided, 100 Starlight Coins per month."

"Recruiting a fish pond manager, food and accommodation provided, 100 Starlight Coins per month."

"Hire orchard manager, room and board provided, 100 Starlight Coins per month."

"Recruiting a vegetable garden manager, food and drinks provided."

Maoyuan is recruiting administrators, and the salary is 100 Starlight Coins, including food and accommodation. It may seem small, but considering the prices and conditions in the "Taoyuan Base", it is already very good.

After reading the job ad, some people rushed to Jinsuanpan and said they wanted to apply. The ad said at the end that those interested should contact Jinsuanpan or the boss to apply, and that those with experience would be given priority.

'In the hall, the boss was elusive and seemed to have something to do at any time. In the hall, those who signed up enthusiastically did not look for Mingzhu, but swarmed around the golden abacus.

Golden Abacus: “…”

She took the time to glare at Mingzhu who was adding to her workload, but she was patient enough to ask the registrants to take out their recently processed personal identity cards for registration.

"When you applied for your personal identification card, your specialties and personal information were already entered," Jin Suanpan explained. "The results will be announced tomorrow at the latest. Residents who have already registered, please check back tomorrow for the recruitment results."

Soon, a wave of people cleared out in front of Jin Suanpan, and after a while, all the crowded people in the hall left.

"Boss," Jin Suanpan said with lingering fear, "If you want to cause trouble, you should have given me notice beforehand. Look how busy you've made me. This busyness could have been avoided."

"It's inevitable." Mingzhu said with a smile, "Believe me, as long as we put up the job advertisement, even if we're not busy now, we'll have time to do it."

Golden Abacus: “…”

"Are you hiring people in the farmland as well?" Jin Suanpan changed the subject.

"The system has been upgraded. If you recruit employees to work, there will be a 30% bonus."

"30%?" Jin Suanpan was surprised. "That's a pretty high gain."

"Yes, so I plan to recruit people to manage the farmland, fish ponds, orchards, and vegetable gardens."

The same is true for flax gardens, kudzu gardens, and thatch gardens. As long as employees are hired to manage the labor, the harvest can be increased by 30%.

Faced with such temptation, Mingzhu naturally chose to hire people to manage the work.

"However, for farmland, the time it takes to mature will be adjusted to every 10 days. The same applies to the number of seeds sown."

"The fish pond has been adjusted to harvest every 15 days."

"As for the thatch, flax garden, and kudzu garden, they can be harvested once every five days." Mingzhu introduced the changes brought about by this system upgrade to Jin Suanpan in detail.

"...I have no plans to build primary arrow towers and primary city walls right now."

"Now, there is no need to build it." Jin Suanpan nodded, and then asked a crucial question that Mingzhu also ignored.

"The system has been upgraded from level 1 to level 2. Besides the building upgrades, has the base area been expanded?"

Mingzhu: “…”

Subconsciously looking at 184 who was licking his fur.

184 was terrified: "(ΩДΩ) Host, what happened?"

Mingzhu: “…”

Mingzhu, unable to support his forehead, asked Jin Suanpan's question again.

184: "...It seems not."

"It's not that it seems there isn't, it's definitely not." Mingzhu sighed, "184, add this."

"Alright!" 184 immediately perked up again, knowing Mingzhu didn't blame him. "The initial area of ​​'Taoyuan Base' is 10,000 square meters. To expand the area, expansion cards should be used..."

[Ding! Congratulations to the host for upgrading their 'Taoyuan Base' to Level 2, the highest level being Level 5. Now rewarding 10 expansion cards. If you still need them, please participate in the limited-time flash sale at the Trans-Spacetime Mall starting at 12:00 midnight.]

"Ten expansion cards?" Mingzhu was surprised, then said happily, "184, you're being generous this time!"

"Tong still has 100 expansion cards. Each level up rewards the host with 10 cards, so there are plenty left. So, host, you really don't need to be too moved."

Mingzhu: “…”

Mingzhu smiled calmly, and all his feelings of being moved were gone.

"An expansion card can increase power by 0.5x to 10x." Mingzhu took a card and began to examine its attributes. "That's a pretty wide range. It seems to depend entirely on your luck."

"Host, your character has always been good. Would you like to use it?"

"Of course I will use it."

Without further explanation from 184, Mingzhu began using expansion cards. The first card expanded the area by 0.5 times, increasing the area by 5,000 square meters.

The second expansion card is used to expand the area by 0.5 times, adding 7,500 square meters to the total area of ​​15,000 square meters...

The third expansion card: still 0.5 times, 22,500 square meters X 0.5 times, an increase of 18,750 square meters.

The fourth expansion card is still 0.5 times, 41250 square meters multiplied by 0.5 times, adding 20625 square meters to the 41250 square meters...

Fifth sheet: 61875 + 61875 times 0.5, a total increase of 92812.5 square meters...

Mingzhu was directly clogged. He couldn't believe that he had used it five times in a row, each time starting at the lowest 0.5.

This is not scientific!

Mingzhu's heart was filled with sorrow.

No, is his luck that bad?

"More than 90,000 square meters is enough." Not knowing how to comfort Mingzhu, Jin Suanpan almost held back the urge to burst into laughter.

"As for the remaining five expansion cards, I'll use them after I've showered, changed my clothes, and kowtowed to the God of Wealth in all directions, praying for his blessing."

Mingzhu: “…”

Ah! I was laughed at after all!

Mingzhu wiped his face, not knowing what to say.

Indeed, an area of ​​more than 90,000 square meters is enough for the time being. For now, let's just leave it at that. Anyway, Mingzhu doesn't dare to make further efforts. If the guaranteed minimum return is 0.5 times again, Mingzhu will really be in a state of isolation.

"Come on, let me help review the situation." Jin Suanpan approached with a smile and continued, "What is the boss going to do now?"

"Uh!" Mingzhu asked earnestly. "What does Ms. Jin Suanpan want me to do?"

"NPC," Jin Suanpan said seriously, "It's just me and Jin Dashao right now. We're really tired!"

Mingzhu: "I currently only have 5 character cards, 4 of which are random character cards and one designated character card."

"My bad luck..." Mingzhu sighed deeply. "I'm afraid I'll run into someone dangerous."

Golden Abacus: “…”

Ah this!

Just because Mingzhu used the expansion card for five consecutive times, and each time it was a 0.5x black hand, Mingzhu said that when using random character cards, it is really easy to randomly pick dangerous elements.

Jin Suanpan held the pipe tightly in his hand.

After a moment, Jin Suanpan said carefully: "But boss, based on your fighting ability, you are actually a dangerous person!"

Mingzhu: “?”

"I think we can use the random character cards first, and after the four random character cards are used, we can choose the NPC we need based on the actual situation."

Mingzhu: "...I have no confidence in my luck."

"A man should have confidence."

Jin Suanpan encouraged Mingzhu, and even Jin Dashao came to watch the fun after he prepared all the lunch boxes and put them in the hall for sale.

Both of them urged Mingzhu to hurry up.

What else could Mingzhu do? He could only start using random character cards with tears in his eyes.

How does the saying go!

The most European person must be black, and the most black person must be European.

Previously, I used expansion cards to expand the base area, and all five times were black. Now, Mingzhu uses the first random character card...

With a flash of silver light, a strong man carrying an iron hammer appeared in front of Mingzhu.

"Hello boss, my name is Silver Hammer, and I have a brother named Gold Hammer."

Mingzhu: "...Oh, what are you good at? Lifting a sledgehammer?"