On August 28, the mining team packed up and set off to return.
When they arrived, they traveled lightly, but when they returned, except for Lin Yan and Lan Yue, everyone else carried heavy loads.
Blue Star's team carried lighter loads in order to better protect them.
As the leader of the team, Kurotsuchi also carries a lot of fine iron on his shoulders.
Although they are tired, everyone is happy in their hearts. This is the joy of harvest. As long as you bring things back, you can create more weapons and tools.
After personally using weapons made of iron, they became even more convinced of the importance of iron.
Not only that, you can also get bonuses, making money is even more empowering.
Seeing Mao Mu grinning all the time, Lin Yan couldn't help but ask, "Why are you so happy? What's the good thing?"
"I'm so happy, I'm going home soon." Mao Mu said happily, "I've been away from home for too long this time. I don't know what happened to my grandma."
"When I think about bringing so much ore back, I can still make money. My grandma will no longer have to worry about it. I can afford to support her."
Lan Yue interrupted: "You used to burn iron in the kiln and make a lot of money in the smelter. It's enough to support your mother."
Mao Mu is a technical talent, and his monthly basic salary at the smelter is 2 cents. Plus the money earned from burning the kiln, he is hardworking and capable, and his monthly income is at least 40 cents, so he does not have to worry about supporting his family.
"That's different. Grandma is older and I don't want her to work hard. If I can make more money, Grandma won't have to do anything."
Lanxing looked at Maomu with admiration, "Yes, a man should have responsibilities and responsibilities. You have grown up and know how to be filial to your elders. You will work hard in the future. People in the tribe are busy making money now, and your salary is very high. , I’ll definitely have no problem supporting your grandma.”
Maomu chuckled and said: "As long as I think about making more money, I will be full of energy and have the motivation to do anything."
"I think so too. There is a bonus for this trip, but I don't know how much it will be?" Lanxing looked at Lin Yan and asked in a low voice, "Do you know how much the bonus will be?"
Lin Yan shook his head, "This is a matter for the military department. How did I know about it? However, everyone is risking their lives when they come out, so the bonus will not be low."
"No matter how much money is given, everyone is happy." Blue Star said in a low voice while watching the surroundings: "Since the money was given, everyone's enthusiasm has increased. In order to make money, everyone is willing to do anything."
"But money is really a good thing. As long as you have it, you can buy anything. When I get back, I will buy some farm tools for my family to open up land."
Lan Xing's family has many people, but there are too few farm tools, so it is very difficult to open up land.
Lan Yue looked at him, "You said you wanted to buy a big knife yesterday. With current prices, a big knife costs at least 6 cents. Do you still have money to buy farm tools?"
Iron is valuable and expensive simply because it costs so much to mine and transport. A kitchen knife costs 2 cents, an iron pot is heavier, and the smallest one starts at 5 cents.
Lan Xing disagreed, "I have plenty of strength, but I'm afraid I won't be able to make any money. I'm a salaried person now. If I save a few more months, I can buy anything."
"Good ambition." Lin Yan praised, "Nowadays, Sun City is in desperate need of development. As long as you work hard, it is not difficult to make money."
Lan Xing said coquettishly to Lan Yue: "You see, Lin Yan is optimistic about me. As long as I work hard, I can make money. It won't be long before I can buy various farm tools for my family, and I can also buy a big knife. "
The spear in his hand now is a military equipment and does not belong to an individual.
Nowadays, Sun City's weapons belong to the military and are shared assets. It is difficult for individuals to own one. After this batch of ore is transported back, the forged weapons will be sold to individuals.
A few people talked quietly, and the morning passed quickly.
During the lunch break, Lin Yan asked Mao Mu to take her up a big tree to observe the surrounding terrain.
She had figured out the two miles around the mine. The land in that area was barren and not suitable for planting. The vegetation on the surface is low and mostly weeds.
She thought it might be because of the minerals in the ground that the land was not suitable for plant growth.
Going straight southeast from the mine is Sun City. The terrain along the way is undulating. Before entering the Pika Plain, the terrain slowly rises into a jungle area. There are many kinds of living animals and plants.
Lin Yan wanted to measure the places he had traveled during this trip, plan a new route, reduce the twists and turns on the road, and prepare for the direct access to the mine in the future.
The others had long been accustomed to Lin Yan's behavior and were always vigilant during breaks to prevent any vicious beasts from escaping.
On the way back, we stopped and walked, carrying a heavy load. The speed was much slower than when we came. Fortunately, we did not encounter a group of ferocious beasts.
On September 21, the team arrived at Shoalsuitan, only three days away from Sun City.
"We will arrive at the place where the wheat seedlings were found tomorrow, but the cold season is approaching, and we don't know if the wheat seedlings are still alive." Lin Yan was worried, and she suddenly thought of this problem.
Lan Yue also had a worried look on her face. As they walked along the way, they found that some vegetation began to wither, and then they realized that the wheat seedlings would do the same.
"Don't worry, even if it's withered, there should still be seeds. We'll search carefully there and we'll definitely find it."
Lin Yan's eyes lit up, "Yes, when we found the wheat seedlings, they had not yet grown ears of wheat. After two months, they should have matured. We will search carefully tomorrow and we must find wheat seeds."
Lan Xing said: "We will search with you. With so many people, we will definitely find the seeds."
Along the way, Lin Yan mentioned Wheat from time to time, and they all knew how much she valued it. Although they didn't really see what Mai Xiao looked like, everyone was looking forward to it after Lin Yan's science popularization.
Early the next morning, Lin Yan urged everyone to hurry up. She couldn't wait to see the condition of Mai Miao.
In the last few days of the journey, we were getting closer and closer to Sun City. Everyone was relieved to reach a familiar place. There was a smile on his face and his steps were much more brisk.
Most of a day later, the team arrived at the place where the wheat seedlings were found.
Lin Yan hurriedly asked Mao Mu to take her over to find Mai Miao.
Lin Yan's heart sank at the first sight of the withered and yellow weeds. Sure enough, plants are the most sensitive to climate changes.
It has arrived at the end of September, and the cold season will soon begin. Most of the vegetation leaves will turn yellow and gradually fall off.
She found wheat seedlings among a pile of weeds. Against the backdrop of the wildly growing weeds, the withered yellow wheat seedlings were very inconspicuous and even thinner.
The slender stems seem unable to withstand the wind and rain. The heavy wheat ears at the top hang low, bending the stems.
Lin Yan was extremely surprised when he saw the wheat ears. He quickly reached out and folded them down to observe carefully.
"Is this a seed?" Mao Mu asked, looking at the wheat ears in Lin Yan's hand.
Lin Yan nodded, "It's an ear of wheat. After removing the chaff, it's wheat inside. However, this ear of wheat seems to be strong, big and long, but half of it is empty."
Originally, seeing that the wheat ears were so big, the yield must be very high. But the amount she got was not enough. She squeezed it hard and found that there were many empty shells.
Maomu said, "It would be great if we have it. I'm worried that I can't find the seeds."
"You're right, it's best to find seeds. Let's quickly look around to see if there are any ears of wheat."
Dozens of people scoured the land and harvested more than 20 ears of wheat. Unable to find any more, the team set off and headed back.
(End of chapter)
