Chapter 47: Chapter 47: The Deal
For the villagers, taking a half-day rest is a blessing.
But for Lynn, he is sowhat worried.
The crops are secretly growing under the nourishnt of decayed soil.
But the labor force has co to a halt.
Without more land to cultivate, during sumr plowing, more crops can’t be sown!
If the harvested food isn’t abundant, Lynn wouldn’t dare to accept more refugees!
Without accepting refugees, the village developnt will remain stagnant.
Not to ntion encountering a war, even if faced with a small group of bandits wielding iron knives and steel swords, they could only be at their rcy.
This is a vicious cycle.
Farming, definitely has to continue.
Moreover, every possible way must be found to expand the planting scale.
In tis of war turmoil, economic crisis, and food shortage, only land that can produce grains can offer a true sense of security.
Under the premise of continuing farming.
An industry must be found that can yield quicker and greater profits!
For village developnt, increasing population, expanding the planting scale, recruiting soldiers, and crafting fine equipnt are necessary to face any future changes!
Without salt to cure, the river fish in the Acadia River can only be sold locally, earning pence rely enough for Lynn to exchange for so iron goods.
The brewing workshop is considered an industry that earns money relatively fast.
The brewed beer can be sold, the distiller’s grains can be used as feed for pigs and cows, or as compost.
However, there are still limitations, the scale is too small.
...
At dusk.
A captivating scent of alcohol wafts through the village.
Lex’s apprentice Belinda Allen found Lynn, "Master Lynn, Lex says the beer has been successfully brewed, please co and inspect it."
Lynn glanced at Belinda Allen, a string of text appeared above her head.
[Belinda Allen]: Planting Level 2, Collection Level 2, Level 2 Production, Brewing Level 1
Looking at the new [Brewing] skill above Belinda’s head, Lynn was sowhat surprised.
He rembered previously Belinda only had three Level 2 skills...
Lynn quickly regained his composure.
Belinda beca Lex’s brewing apprentice, learned brewing under Lex’s instruction.
This is quite normal and reasonable.
Instantly.
A thought erged in Lynn’s mind.
If the village had more people, even if they knew nothing, as long as there were high-level craftsn to teach them.
Couldn’t it increase the number of people knowing this work?
Couldn’t it expand the scale?
Common knowledge, but Lynn was sowhat obsessed.
Population!
Labor force, it’s too important!
What he lacks the most now is labor!
...
Lynn arrived at the brewing workshop.
Seeing Lynn arrive, Lex imdiately ca to greet him.
"Master Lynn, Lex did not disappoint you, nine hundred pounds of beer brewed successfully!"
Behind Lex, three wooden barrels were neatly arranged.
One wooden barrel can hold three hundred pounds of beer.
Lynn received the ceramic bowl handed over by Lex, tasted so beer from the bowl.
Still carrying herbal aroma, slightly spicy, but this ti the sweetness and bitterness ratio in the beer are more suitable...
Putting down the bowl, Lynn said with satisfaction: "The taste is even better than last ti!"
Lex’s face showed a pronounced smile.
Lynn asked Lex, "How long is the beer’s shelf life?"
Without much thought, Lex replied: "With the preservation benefit of rosemary, it can be stored for half a month, beyond that, the beer will change flavor!"
Thoughts started running through Lynn’s mind.
Given Kent Village’s purchasing power, it definitely can’t consu these nine hundred pounds of beer.
Moreover.
Frequent visits to Kent Village may cause unnecessary trouble.
The only solution is to transport the beer to nearby town pubs for sale.
But the road is long...
...
The next day.
Lynn was enjoying breakfast carefully prepared by Kuisi in the wooden cabin.
Wheat fish porridge, wheat bread.
Originally thinking of grinding all the wheat and barley together into flour for the chewy texture of barley bread.
But Kuisi strongly opposed it.
She said only Lord can eat such high-grade food as wheat, it’s good enough for them to have enough to eat.
Just after finishing eating, a knock sounded outside the wooden cabin.
As the knocking ceased, Kuisi’s voice appeared, "Master Lynn, there is a rchant outside wanting to see you."
Lynn showed a trace of surprise in his eyes, "rchant?"
Walking out of the wooden cabin, not far away, stood the crop rchant George in a gray robe with embroidered collar.
Behind him were two servants driving two draft horse carriages loaded with goods!
Lynn stepped forward toward George, Kuisi followed closely behind.
Seeing Lynn approaching, Red quickly stepped aside.
Upon seeing Lynn, George’s face lit up with obvious delight.
"Young sir, I’ve finally found you!"
Lynn responded, "Looking for ?"
George hastily explained, "Apologies, young sir, I inadvertently forgot to explain the reason to you."
"I took the beer purchased from you to Morgan Town for sale, received great fondness from many wealthy people, entrusted
to purchase more beer from you for the town."
His words were full of joy, "I searched several nearby villages and didn’t find it, thought of coincidentally visiting here, did not expect you to indeed be here..."
Lynn nodded, "My na is Lynn."
George bent down slightly, respectfully saying, "Master Lynn, I am George Dalton, does your village have more beer for sale?"
Lynn confird, "There’s still nine hundred pounds of beer!"
George’s eyes brightened, "Master Lynn, if it’s still the last ti’s price, I can buy it all!"
The last ti’s price was one penny for three pounds.
Lynn didn’t haggle, "Alright, nine hundred pounds of beer, that’s three hundred pence!"
George showed a trace of admiration on his face, "Young Master Lynn, your character is admirable."
If it were other manor lords, hearing George wanted to buy beer from them to sell in the town, they couldn’t wait to raise the price sky-high!
But Master Lynn here is different, he maintains the first transaction price.
Lynn gave Kuisi a gesture, she instantly understood, went to call people to bring out the three barrels of beer in the warehouse.
Lex followed them out as well.
Upon hearing from Kuisi, Master Lynn was selling beer, his anxious heart cald down.
Lex was worried about Master Lynn selling the beer, fearing it would be wasted if it didn’t sell!
Watching George take the wallet from his neck under his robe, preparing to pay.
Lynn’s gaze shifted to the horses behind George.
"Is all the cargo on your carriage grain?"
As George was taking out money, he followed Lynn’s gaze.
He explained: "Yes, Master Lynn, a hundred pounds of wheat, over a thousand pounds of barley, plus so vegetables, cabbage, onions..."
Lynn’s eyebrows lifted, "What’s the price?"
Besides labor force, the thing Lynn lacked most now was food!
George answered: "Market price, one penny per pound for wheat, one penny for five pounds of barley, vegetables..."
Lynn nodded, "No need to take out money, I want them all!"
George hesitated slightly, "Alright, Mr. Lynn, originally these were destined for the town... but if you need them, they are yours."
This is the standard market price, the rchant’s purchasing price certainly not as high.
Simply put, George pre-sold the grain to Lynn.
In this, he still made a profit.
No business is done at a loss, no one does loss-making business.
But for Lynn it wasn’t a loss either.
He not only sold the beer but also avoided wasting manpower and ti buying grain!
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