Courtyard House: A System Connecting Two Worlds, Resources for the Nation

At this moment, in the mine's plaza, Zhou Feng had already noticed the hundred or so people captured below. Except for the few at the front, whose neck veins were bulging and who were staring at him with their heads held high.

The expressions of the remaining ordinary able-bodied men were already quite obvious as they began to waver.

The mere mention of meat was enough to make their Adam's apples bob up and down, and some even made swallowing sounds.

Let alone them, even the Japanese pirates in the mining areas who could get food, who wouldn't crave meat?

"Sato, come here for a second."

Zhou Feng's gaze swept over all the Japanese pirates present, finally settling on the leader.

Chen Xiao has already introduced him as Sato. He was not only the first to kneel down and learn the Chinese language, but also the first to pledge his loyalty to them.

Sato practically scrambled to Zhou Feng's feet, immediately kneeling down with his forehead pressed firmly to the ground: "What are your orders, Immortal?"

"You did a good job today. From now on, you will be in charge of all the Japanese pirates in this mining area."

"Thank you, Immortal!"

Upon hearing Zhou Feng's words, Sato's face lit up with ecstasy, and he kowtowed repeatedly to the ground.

Even though blood was seeping out, he seemed oblivious to it.

It has to be said that when it comes to being dogs, the Japanese pirates have a natural advantage.

After watching him finish expressing his emotions, Zhou Feng gestured with his chin towards the prisoners in the square: "I ask you, are there any of your comrades worthy of promotion? Also, among these prisoners, are there any you think are usable?"

Sato paused slightly, his eyes darting around before he instantly flashed a knowing smile: "Reporting to the Immortal, there are indeed several companions in the mine who, like me, believe in the Immortal! As for those who have been captured, most of them are henchmen of the surrounding landowners. As long as they have food to eat, they are more obedient than dogs. However, if the Immortal desires more workers, I can guide the divine messengers and also persuade other Japanese pirates."

Zhou Feng's lips curled up slightly, and he let out a slightly disdainful sound.

This guy is quite capable; he understood Zhou Feng's meaning after only asking him one question.

"Gather your companions in a bit, then take them to find the White Wolf. You'll be the captain, and they'll be the squad leaders, in charge of all the Japanese pirates in the mining area."

"yes!"

Sato's face flushed red as he kowtowed three more times with a series of loud thuds. The crisp sound, combined with the bloodstains on the ground, made Zhou Feng feel pain just looking at him.

Even when Sato got up to go back, he involuntarily stumbled, because he had bumped into something so hard!

Noticing that Sato had begun moving around among the Japanese pirates, Zhou Feng's gaze turned to Chen Xiao, who leaned closer knowingly: "Boss, are you planning to use the Japanese pirates to keep an eye on the Japanese pirates?"

"Have you ever heard the saying that when people at the bottom of society gain a little power, they become more ruthless than anyone else in persecuting them?"

Zhou Feng stared intently at Sato, who was among the Japanese pirates. Now that he had the power granted by Zhou Feng, Sato had begun to become arrogant and haughty when facing his own kin.

Chen Xiao's expression was somewhat indifferent. He looked at Zhou Feng and nodded: "Then let them manage it. Just tell White Wolf that anyone who disobeys should be executed."

For them, it wasn't important who managed these Japanese pirates; what mattered was keeping them in check and maximizing their work efficiency.

With Sato moving around, the speed at which the captured Japanese pirates were dealt with became noticeably more efficient.

The few men chosen by Sato followed behind him, acting like bullies. Although they didn't know what the Japanese pirates were shouting, those who nodded in agreement were immediately whipped aside, while those who continued to hold their necks out were attacked by the group.

Within the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, the hundred or so prisoners were divided into two groups. More than 70 of them were assigned to the side of the Japanese pirates who had originally been in the mine by Sato, while the more than 30 who refused to surrender were beaten again and assigned to the other side.

At this moment, several Japanese pirate women who had been brought back came over carrying several large basins. The basins were still steaming, and they contained a mixed porridge sprinkled with wild vegetables and lard.

The Japanese pirates who were originally at the mine suddenly brightened up and watched as the women poured the porridge from the basin into the prepared troughs. After Sato consulted Chen Xiao, they all took out stone-carved tableware that looked like spoons from their waists.

These Japanese pirates sat opposite each other at the food trough, waving their spoons and eating the porridge that had been poured out, not even caring that it was hot. This made Zhou Feng shiver involuntarily.

This thing looks so much like the way he watched his elders feed pigs in the countryside when he was a child.

Chen Xiao pursed his lips and coughed twice.

He had originally planned to make tableware for these Japanese pirates, but Liu Xiaohai, with his rather unconventional personality, suggested that they just carve out some grooves from stones.

Since it was for the Japanese pirates anyway, he didn't care at all whether it was exquisite or rough, and that's how it was decided.

Not to mention Zhou Feng, even he almost lost his composure when he first saw it.

Actually, these Japanese pirates knew that eating like this was very unseemly, but they couldn't resist the fact that it was porridge!

The porridge smells delicious, with a hint of savory fat!

They wouldn't hesitate to lick up food from the trough, let alone eat it with a spoon!

Sato, along with a few men he had chosen, sat down directly in the middle of all the Japanese pirates.

Not even any other Japanese pirates dared to approach them.

All the mixed porridge in that stone trough belonged to them.

Before Zhou Feng and his team could make any arrangements, the Japanese pirates had already been divided into ranks.

"lead!"

Chen Xiao moved closer to Zhou Feng and lowered his voice: "It's almost done on the Japanese island. I've already told Bai Lang and Liu Xiaohai that if we encounter a similar situation in the future, we should follow the same approach as today. All the captured Japanese pirates are to be dealt with by Sato. As long as they don't affect the mining efficiency, we don't need to worry about them."

"Liu Xiaohai is also keeping an eye on the portal. Once the copper ore quantity reaches the target, the teleportation will be activated. If there are any problems here, the ore will be sent to this world along with the copper ore, and we will notify you then."

Zhou Feng then nodded seriously.

Currently, the only location capable of establishing a signal connection with this world is within a small area around him, making the selection of the person to receive supplies in this world crucial.

Zhou Ming is currently in charge there, and I'm at least somewhat familiar with him. I contact him via WeChat as soon as I have any news.

As for whether the portal can be bound to a user in this world to send supplies to the other two worlds, Zhou Feng naturally said no.

"Alright, now that everything's arranged, let's go!"

This time, he didn't want to take a plane back to Tokyo from Japan. It would be much more convenient to use this world as a transit point.