Wasteland Development Diary.

Chapter 272 Mushroom House Takes Action

Zhou Yi carefully observed Jidianniu's new job for a few days.

They seem relaxed and stress-free in the Dead Sea, as if they are back home - their steps are even lighter than on land.

The iron ingots and iron tools from the Steelmaking City were transported to the Shagang area by electromechanical oxen.

At the same time, Steel Refining City's refrigeration coal and refrigeration boxes are officially on sale within the Development Alliance.

A mechatronic ox usually carries four to eight refrigeration boxes, plus matching boxes of refrigeration coal, and delivers them all the way from the bottom of the sea to Emerald City and Shell City.

This new equipment is not cheap, but the company's employees are well paid and willing to spend money because of the environment. So when the refrigerator box arrived, everyone lined up to buy it.

Refrigerator boxes that can keep food fresh and store it for a long time have become a hot commodity that everyone is scrambling to buy.

More refrigeration boxes were sent to the more distant Tree Monster Territory, Cotton and Linen Land, Glass Castle and other nearby areas via ships and electromechanical cows.

Gangliangong immediately reported the good news online: "Mr. Zhou, the market for refrigeration boxes is booming. We have received orders with advance payments for 7000 refrigeration boxes and 51 pieces of refrigeration coal."

"We have initially decided to adopt a unified city pricing, with freight costs calculated separately. The price of a refrigeration box is 600 mushrooms per unit. As for refrigeration coal, the price of No. 1 coal used for refrigeration is 38 mushrooms per block, and the price of No. 2 coal used for freezing is 50 mushrooms per block."

"The current total order revenue is about 7, and the net profit is 60% of the total revenue, which is 4. In the later stage, our main income will be the continuous demand for refrigeration coal."

“We are now working overtime to produce.”

"Because we need to sell some of the products first, to promote and let the outside world know that it is useful, the internal supply is currently limited, please understand."

Zhou Yi also approved of this strategy.

On the other side, Bedougong also brought good news: "Mr. Zhou, the mushroom houses are selling well recently! This spring, we have sold a total of 172114 mushroom houses, with a profit of 1530 light seeds! The detailed list has been sent to Hongjian, please take a look."

Zhou Yi was a little surprised this time: "17 mushroom houses? Is the demand so great?"

"Demand among ordinary urban residents is growing, but the total number of units sold for civilian use is 6."

Bei Dugong said happily: "The main force of the large-scale purchase this time is the military. They found that mushroom houses are cheap and safe to use as sentry towers, and they don't need long-term maintenance. The sentinels can stay on the mushroom caps and observe during the day, and they can go inside to rest at night."

"Besides that, the Giant Mushroom is also very good for use as a military dormitory. Because it is hidden enough to accommodate several soldiers to rest, and it can also be used as a shield for the city wall."

"The sea owners are buying in large quantities. The Kingdom of Heaven bought 6 at one time. Our mushroom house installers are a bit tight, and many of them are busy at the Kingdom of Heaven."

Bei Dugong said: "In addition, the Second Fleet of the Dead Sea Knights, the Orbital Knights, the Mechanical Knights, and the Tianjin Knights have all placed orders for mushroom houses from us, and the order number has exceeded 3."

"The Alchemist Association is also negotiating with me. They are planning to build a mushroom house area to support plant research. It will also be used to house the relatives and families of the alchemists. The order will not be less than 1."

"All parties are still worried that the price of mushroom houses is too low and do not allow us to buy and sell freely in various cities, but this trend can no longer be stopped. Relaxing purchase restrictions is already a general trend."

The owner of the electromechanical seaport spoke with pride: "Businessmen from all walks of life have come to us to cooperate with us and become our agents for selling mushroom houses. They have heard the news and want to get a piece of the pie."

Zhou Yi reminded, "I'll leave the sales to you. I won't interfere with the specific operations. But one thing is for sure. Our mushroom houses are cheap so that most people can have a place to live. We can make a profit, but the quality control must be strict."

"Don't worry, I understand that."

Bei Dugong said: "But there is one thing I need to ask you. Some special groups also want to buy mushroom houses."

"explain."

"Mainly the Church of the Night God, the raiding groups, and the rebels."

It said: "These three groups are viewed more negatively than positively in mainstream society. I am not sure whether I want to do business with them."

"The Night God Church wants to use mushroom houses to build some hidden settlements in the wild, or gathering places similar to churches."

After a brief thought, Zhou Yi said, "The church is fine. We are just selling the house. How the buyer uses it is out of our control. But the robbery group... do they want to buy a house too?"

"Yes."

Bei Dugong explained: "The two groups that contacted me are large-scale looting groups. Their bases are basically in dangerous areas. It is not easy to transport various raw materials, and the natural environment is harsh. Therefore, the living conditions there are very poor, and they are often affected by diseases and weather. Their families are especially hard-pressed."

"They want to buy slices of giant mushrooms from us and take them away to cultivate them themselves. Our technicians will provide them with paper instructions and technical guidance."

No problem.

The core slicing technology has always been unique to Mushroom Forest.

"It looks like the rebels are in a similar situation to the raiding group?"

"Yes."

"That's all right."

Zhou Yi said: "Mushroom houses are simple houses. As long as they are not our direct enemies and there is demand from outsiders, we can sell them."

"clear."

……

Two days later, it was time to harvest the winter wheat planted the previous year.

The farm machinery began to roar. The black and red farm machinery brothers and the blue Levo team entered the wheat fields one after another, harvesting the golden wheat waves in batches and threshing the wheat.

The harvested wheat is then laid out in the open air to dry before being stored in a barn.

Then, the Ministry of Agriculture purchased a mill to grind wheat into powder, and then used a fine sieve to separate the flour from the bran to get flour. Zhou Yi took a bag of the company's homemade flour back and tried to knead the dough himself.

He actually doesn't know how to make pastries, but he can still knead the dough and spread it into a thin pancake.

Add the green onions sent from Qingcong Town, cut them into chopped green onions and put them into the pancake.

Put a little bit of oil in the frying pan and bake the pancakes.

The simple scallion pancake is ready.

The freshly-made pancakes were hot and fragrant. Zhou Yi drank the iced cola from the refrigerator, feeling very satisfied.

After the experiment was successful, he made a big pot of scallion pancakes and gave them to Zheng Tao, Yuan Tong, Qian Su, Gong Zheng... so that everyone could have a taste.

The familiar life of the past seems to have returned a little bit.

Zhou Yi took the opportunity to announce some simple flour processing techniques so that employees and residents can try them out on their own.

The large amount of flour produced allowed the company to expand its menu once again. People's desire for carbohydrates went completely crazy in front of flour, and for a while people were everywhere eating bread, eating noodles, and drinking noodle soup.

So much so that Zhou Yi was a little worried - I'm afraid the flour produced from my 2000 acres of land will not last long.

After hearing this, Minister of Agriculture Zheng Tao said with a smile: "Chairman, you underestimated the land. Our wheat yield this year is 320 kilograms per mu, and the total harvest is 64 kilograms."

"The flour is easy to store and the loss is about 20%, which means we can get about 51 kilograms of flour. This does not include the previously dried beans, a large amount of dried mushrooms, and coarse sweet potato flour."

"According to the general calculation method, one mu of land can feed at least two people. We have enough land here to feed 1 people. By autumn, the 2 mu of newly reclaimed land will also be officially planted with wheat. The current farmland alone can feed at least 4000 people."

Zheng Tao raised his hand and pointed to the east: "There is one more thing, that is our suspended layer. The company's aerial farmland is gradually being developed. At present, there are 20 plots, totaling 200 acres. Although it is mainly used to grow vegetables, it has great potential."

"At least for the company, there is no food shortage problem at all. It's just that in order to cover the entire Shagang, we need to further expand the farmland."

Zhou Yi looked at the coastline.

Skeleton Five had already opened up many suspended layers over there, which looked like giant mushrooms growing in the Dead Sea. The new land reclamation method was beginning to show results.

Do the math carefully.

It has been three years since we came ashore to open up wasteland and cultivate the land.

Finally, we have become self-sufficient in the field of farming.

To engage in farming in a wasteland world, you will only know how difficult it is if you actually try it.

"Chairman, have you tasted this year's sweet red melon?"

Zheng Tao suddenly said.

Zhou Yi said, "Let me make a whole one and try it."

The two came to a melon field not far from the wheat field.

The watermelons produced this year are much smaller than last year, and each one weighs only about 2-3 kilograms.

Zheng Tao took out his pocket knife and skillfully cut a melon open.

The cut surface is smooth, and the flesh inside is uniform, bright red and has few seeds.

Zhou Yi took the piece of melon cut by Zheng Tao and took a bite.

The taste is refreshing and delicious, and the taste is good.

It's just that the skin is a little thick.

Zhou Yi took two more bites and understood in his heart: "Old Zheng, are these thick-skinned melons specially selected for easy transportation?"

"Yes, Chairman." Zheng Tao nodded. "Last year's melons had thin skins and were difficult to transport. This is a new variety that I selected after discussing with the farmers at the United Farm."

"This year's melons can be sent to Fullmetal Alchemy City, Shell City, and other areas further away."

Zhou Yi was eating the melon and thought this was not bad.

"In addition, we are also trying to grow some other fruits, such as sweet and sour fruits, which can actually grow here, but they just need to be screened and tested."

Zheng Tao pointed to the distance, where there was a fence with various fruits and vines growing inside. It seemed to be an experimental field of the Ministry of Agriculture.

"What everyone in the company can eat depends on the ability of your Ministry of Agriculture."

Zhou Yi smiled and said, "Next year, my recipe will depend on you, Lao Zheng."

"Please rest assured, Chairman. We will do our best to find something delicious for you." Zheng Tao had a confident smile on his face.

In this fruit harvest season, new guests arrive quietly.

The Red Falcon said, "Zhou, the Tree Master has come to the outside of the Emerald City and wants to see you."

At this time, Zhou Yi was kneading dough to make pancakes.

"Bring it up here."

(End of this chapter)