This Game Is Too Realistic

"What is the Spring Festival?"

"I don't know...this is the first time I've heard of it."

"Maybe to celebrate beating the tide."

"possible."

The village of the Frostspear clan.

In the patriarch's house.

The men sat cross-legged in front of the clan leader, discussing the upcoming celebration and whether they should imitate those in blue coats and put up red stickers and notes in the village.

It is said that doing this can bring prosperity and good luck.

Although I don't know the reason behind it, since it is the experience of the blue coats, there is still some basis for it.

After all, they are all so smart.

The leader of the tribe, Frost Spear, did not speak, but was seriously considering the suggestions of his tribe members.

Celebrations are the most important event in the tribe. A lively celebration is often the beginning of prosperity. His eldest son Shuanglu found a good match at the New Year's Day celebration. His son Shuangshi has just met. , also describes the history of the family.

Half a year ago, in order to avoid the war in the north and migrate here, they lost too many young people. Now is the time to cultivate and recuperate.

But...

It costs a lot of money to hold a celebration.

Unlike the Iron Ax tribe who ran textile factories, his neighbors arrived early and caught up with the restoration of trade routes. They made a lot of money from the textile business and every household in the village built brick houses.

On the other hand, most of the houses here are made of brick and wood.

Frost Spear also wanted to lead his tribe to prosperity, but he had to take action before he could even think about it.

After pondering for a moment, he spoke.

"We will discuss the celebration later. Now there is something more important waiting for us to make a decision."

The people surrounding the clan leader fell silent, waiting for him to speak.

Frostlance paused and continued.

"A few days ago, the manager summoned me to discuss. He planned to allocate about 1,000 acres of wasteland north of the brick factory to us."

"I'm going to start a ranch."

This is also what the manager means.

Hunting is no longer enough to fully sustain the residents' demand for meat, especially eggs and milk, two things that are difficult to obtain by hunting.

The residents of those shelters are surprisingly obsessed with food.

Perhaps it was because of this persistence that they were able to clear out the large piece of wasteland on the north shore of Linghu Lake in such a short period of time before spring plowing.

Hearing the words of the Patriarch, many people had surprised expressions on their faces.

A thousand acres of land!

It’s equivalent to one kilometer long and six to seven hundred meters wide!

Although it is reclaimed wasteland, this land is close to Linghu Lake and has sufficient water sources. And not only that, it is also protected by long-term farms and shelters, so there is no need to worry about intrusion by large alien species and predators.

This pie-in-the-sky thing sounds like a dream to them.

"Praise to the manager!"

"Is he really going to give us that land?"

"Are there any other conditions? I won't agree to it if it means betraying my family!"

This surprise was so sudden that no one could believe it.

Frostspear understood their surprise.

Because he was the same in the beginning.

"There are no conditions. If the land is leased to us, we will be exempted from the rent for two days. After two days, as long as we can ensure that the ranch produces an average of 100 cattle per month, we will be exempted from the land rent for that day. If the cattle are slaughtered every month, the land rent will be exempted. 200 head, and he also promised to allocate us a larger pasture.”

㳎The manager’s explanation is that this is called “agricultural subsidies.”

However, in exchange, the agricultural products they produce cannot be sold to outside merchants. They can keep up to 20% of the products for collective village consumption or retail to nearby local markets. The remaining 80% are all based on the purchase price set by the warehouse. After the long-term farm is approved, the purchase will be unified.

As for what kind of cattle to raise, there are no restrictions. After all, no one can say what kind of cattle you can buy.

However, Shuangmai heard from his daughter Shuanghe that there are many cattle farmers in Jinchuan Province in the south, not only the two-headed cattle that bring goods, but also beef cattle that are sold quickly and dairy cows with high milk production.

It seems that the recent outpost is planning to establish a merchant union, and he plans to hire a caravan to try his luck there.

In addition to cattle, other livestock such as pigs, sheep, chickens, ducks, and geese also have similar subsidy policies.

The older man pondered for a while and said.

"But we can't afford cattle..."

"The generous manager is willing to lend us five hundred thousand silver coins to purchase livestock and feed."

"Half a million?!"

The elder was immediately shocked and looked at the patriarch in disbelief, "Master Manager, he... is really willing to lend us so much?!"

Even if you sell them, you won’t be able to raise half a million!

Everyone was whispering, with expressions of disbelief on their faces.

Frost Spear nodded seriously and said.

"I believe that the manager is not looking for fun with me. He is a very serious person. I asked my daughter who works at the trading post that you can buy a cow from merchants for about 4,000 silver coins. I’m going to buy some of these specialties from the south. I heard they’re cheaper, and you can exchange five rifles for one from the farmers there.”

Five rifles cost only 1,000 silver coins even if purchased at retail price. I heard that you can get a 10% discount on bulk purchases from the factory.

After looking around at everyone, Frost Spear seriously stated his plan.

"Each of our families will contribute some manpower to build this pasture first. I will try to contact the farms in the south to see if we can get weapons from them in exchange for one or two hundred cattle. Conditions permitting, we can also build more Raise some sheep and pigs.”

"With cattle and sheep, our lives will be much easier!"

After listening to the words of the patriarch, everyone's faces showed expressions of excitement and yearning.

They had obtained a stable place to live and were able to work for food from the local lords. But if they could, of course they would like to be as wealthy as the village next door and live in houses made entirely of bricks.

However, while everyone is optimistic, some also express concerns.

"Half a million silver coins is too much...if it's not enough, I'm worried that the managers will be angry with us."

"Yes...even if the manager doesn't punish us, I'm afraid they will expel us from here."

A young man who works hard for a month can only earn three to four hundred silver coins, and a man who works without eating or drinking can only earn around five thousand coins.

Tens of thousands of silver coins.

It is already an astronomical sum of money for them.

Presumably, for the administrator, hundreds of thousands of silver coins must be a considerable amount of money.

Seeing the worry on the faces of the tribesmen, Frost Spear smiled and said.

"I have also worried about the things you are worried about. The manager specifically told me not to put too much psychological burden on ourselves, just let go and do our best. If it is not enough, Jiujiu Farm will turn the pasture into And the debt takes over and he doesn't blame us."

Of course.

No one wants to actually take that step.

Frostspear knew very well that if he really took the step of filing for bankruptcy, even if the benevolent manager would not blame him, he would definitely be completely disappointed with the incompetence of him and his people.

These are not small sums of money.

If there is a similar opportunity again, they will definitely not be able to share it.

Frost Spear has already made up his mind in his heart and must get this matter done.

After hearing the manager's promise that they would not be held accountable, the elder finally relaxed his brows.

He said nothing more and just sighed sincerely.

"...Thank you for your kindness, sir."

For a dying old man, it doesn't matter whether he has money or not. Watching his children grow up safely is the greatest blessing.

Looking at the energetic and hopeful faces, the old man really couldn't bear to let them live a wandering life again.

It was such a hard life.

㹓Young people are not interested in the things discussed by their elders, and they rarely discuss most matters in the village with them.

In contrast, they have strong curiosity and are most interested in celebrations, work, new things, and topics between men and women.

In the wooden house next door.

Shuang Ye and Shuang Xue were dragging their sister back from Changjiu Farm, listening to her talk about what happened at work with great interest.

The work at the trading post is very busy, working six days a week, starting at 7 a.m. and 7 p.m., with only a one-hour lunch break in between.

It cost 2 silver coins to take the shuttle bus back to the outpost. In order to save money, she lived in the staff dormitory of the trading post and only took the bus back on Saturday nights.

Every time she came back, she and her two sisters had endless things to say, especially when she was looked at by those two pairs of shining eyes, she instantly felt that all the fatigue in her body was healed.

After listening to her sister talking about the interesting things and interesting people she met at the trading post, Shuang Ye, who was dragging his chin with his hands, suddenly spoke.

"When will my sister take her brother-in-law home?"

Shuanghe smiled and touched her little head.

"You must be talented."

Shuangxue Tuoqi, who was sitting aside, asked.

"Aren't you going to meet a lot of people there?"

Shuanghe made a helpless expression.

"Those are all merchants and mercenaries...it's impossible to find them."

Shuangxue nodded as if she understood.

"Oh, forget it then."

Businessmen.

That's not a Tuo family.

Although they have not come into contact with many merchants, they still have some impression of this profession, although it is not a bad impression.

Walking around in the desolate wasteland, there are not many kind-hearted and kind-hearted people. The merchants were worried about being robbed by the poor and crazy refugees, so they usually would not do business with them. The refugees were also afraid of the merchants and his guards, and rarely approached them.

These people may have some money in their pockets, but few people envy them. Not only are these people rude, they seldom bathe, and they simply don’t stay in one place for long.

Not to mention mercenaries.

Maybe there are good people.

There are not many good people.

In Shuanghe's view, the person who could be her husband must at least have a stable job nearby.

Of course, it would be even better if he was a handsome and handsome shelter resident.

It's a pity that those people's words are really difficult to understand.

Shuang Ye sighed softly and muttered in a low voice.

"That's great...I want to go to work too."

The eldest brother Shuangluo and the second brother Shuangshi work in the Hunter Guild. They can earn more than 300 silver coins a month, and occasionally they can bring some prey back to the village.

Their brave sister Shuanghe went to work at the trading post. Although her basic salary was not high, she was responsible for two meals a day, and I heard that there was a commission on the items sold.

Shuangye also wants to go to work, but she is not old enough.

Although according to the tribal practice, 14 years old is considered an adult, the shelter forced them to raise the adult standard by two years and required all boys and girls under 16 to receive at least 6 hours of language and arithmetic literacy education every day.

Shuangye didn't understand why there was such a strange rule. In short, according to her mother, she was still an adult before, but now she is a child again.

"Speaking of which, it seems that you have established a merchant association in the outpost recently, and they are recruiting people now." Seeing the envious expressions on his sisters' faces, Shuanghe's heart moved slightly, and he suddenly remembered this matter.

Shuangxue immediately asked curiously.

"Do you have any requirements?"

Shuanghe pursed his lips and thought seriously.

"Field staff are required to be on duty for 6 months every year and are required to have rich field survival experience. Those who have already married will be given priority. Internal staff are mainly clerks and tellers, requiring about ten people. The basic requirements are reading and writing skills and Arithmetic, the items are: lightness, good facial features, good appearance, patience, gentleness and generousness..."

"Ji Qing has good facial features, good-looking and patient... and is gentle and generous," Nuonuo, the youngest Shuang Ye, muttered in her mouth. Suddenly her eyes lit up and she glanced at Sister Mi sitting beside her. , looking up and down.

Shuangxue's cheeks turned slightly red when her sister looked at her.

"What do you see me doing?"

"I also think snow is the most suitable!"

Immediately understanding what the little sister meant, Shuanghe put his arms around Shuangxue's shoulders and encouraged him with a smile.

"Let's give it a try. How will you know if you don't give it a try? And I heard that the Trade Merchant Association is an organization directly responsible for the administrator, and it is on the same level as the Hunter Association!"

"Excellent performance will definitely be rewarded!"

If she hadn't been working at the trading post for a while and didn't want to change jobs frequently, she would have wanted to try it!

Shuangxue's cheeks felt a little hot.

She thought again about the embarrassing incident at the last New Year's Day party.

At that time, under the instigation of people, she also took the initiative for a moment, mustered up the courage to step forward, and invited the manager to dance with her.

Dear manager, you are really a kind-hearted person, and approachable. Even when you reject someone's words, he is so gentle.

Even so, she was still depressed for a while...

"Oh! The manager will take responsibility!" Shuang Ye, who only listened for half a moment, looked at Shuang Xue, the elder sister in her arms, with shining eyes, and said encouragingly, "Sister, go quickly, 茠 oil. !”

Shuangxue couldn't care less about her image, and rushed forward to pinch her sister's creak with a red face.

"You kid...what are you talking about?"

Shuang Ye was made to giggle.

The commotion continued until evening, when the eldest brother and brother came back carrying a wild boar, and the three of them went over with their sister-in-law to help with the prey.

In the evening, Shuangxue thought for a long time, and finally plucked up the courage to go to the recruitment point on North Street before eight o'clock to fill out the registration form.

Probably because her handwriting was good and her temperament was not so barbaric compared to other herdsmen and refugees, her name appeared on the registration list the next day.

There were ten people in the first batch of publicized lists, all of whom were internal staff, and she was assigned to the front desk.

The daily salary is 13 silver coins, which is slightly higher than that of a hunter. The working hours are the same as those of a hunter, from eight in the morning to six in the evening.

The address of the Chamber of Commerce is located in the outpost, near the north entrance. It is a three-story building that has been repaired before, and the sign has not been put up yet.

With excitement and anxiety, Shuangxue came to the Guangzhou Chamber of Commerce to receive induction training under the instructions of the recruitment site staff.

However……

When she came here, she didn't see the manager.

Except for the other nine clerks who came from Beit Street, Changchun Farm or the next village, there was only one old man here who looked like he couldn't walk very smoothly.

Looking around at the faces full of energy and excitement, old Charlie, with his hands behind his back, pondered for a while and coughed lightly.

When everyone calmed down, he said in a calm voice.

"From today on, you are members of the Chamber of Commerce."

"What you have to do is very simple, that is to open up sales for our factory and open up invisible territories wherever we can see."

"I know you may not understand what I say, but don't worry, I will explain to you the specific things to be done soon."

"Now I need you to remember to always smile while working, always stay optimistic in the face of difficulties, complete everything seriously, and ensure that every chapter you write is worthy of your conscience."

"Your performance will be recorded in the file through the VM on your arm. Those who are conscientious, outstanding and reliable will be promoted soon. If you are found guilty of accepting bribes, practicing favoritism or playing tricks, we will see you in the labor camp soon.㳔him.”

"This is a task assigned by the manager personally. I hope you can understand the weight of these words."

…

The Chamber of Commerce played a very important role in Chu Guang's layout of the B-round test, even more important than the Hunter Association.

Otherwise he wouldn't have left it to old Charlie.

The mayor of Beit Street is selected by the town's own votes from candidates nominated by the street office. Those who can be nominated are all people with management experience. A mature model has been formed there, so it is not a big problem who to choose.

Old Charlie cultivated many management talents during his tenure.

Perhaps because he expected that one day he would be transferred, he had even arranged for a teacher to take his place in the literacy class.

At present, the industrial area of ​​the outpost, with the continuous efforts of players and indigenous people, has evolved from a single industrial chain model with "No. 81 Steel Plant as the center and driving the development of many small workshops" to a The model of "multiple pillar industries drive the comprehensive development of small and medium-sized factories".

The industrial area continues to expand.

With the continuous input of external resources and the rising enthusiasm of players for production, the small population in the northern suburbs alone is no longer enough to digest all the products of the industrial zone.

Although foreign merchants can take away some of the goods, they can't always wait for them to come to the door. The caravan in the shelter also has to hold a flag and take a few steps outside.

There are many survivor settlements in the wasteland.

Many small settlements like Beit Street can't even produce bullets. They only use bows and arrows, steel forks, iron pipe rifles - and even front-loading muskets.

Some larger survivor settlements, due to insufficient inheritance of pre-war legacies, may be ridiculously strong in some areas, while in some areas they have degraded to the level before the industrial revolution or even primitive society.

Imitation humans plow the fields, clone humans as slaves, trebuchets launch micro nuclear warheads, use black boxes as miracles... there are too many similar things.

The products produced by Vault 404 may not be the most advanced, but they are definitely the most cost-effective. When bringing goods outside, you can also export a little bit of conscience from the northern suburbs and tap into humankind's yearning for a better life together.

Late afternoon.

Chu Guang, who returned from Changjiu Farm and inspected the base, met old Charlie who had just completed the induction training for the employees when he passed by the entrance of the Chamber of Commerce.

"How's it going?"

"I have selected all those who have received literacy education between the ages of sixteen and fifteen. I estimate that I can recruit thirty or forty people." As he spoke, old Charlie sighed softly and whispered. He complained, "We were established too late, and all the talents were picked up by other places."

Chu Guang: "Thank you for your hard work!"

Old Charlie shook his head.

"Not to mention hard work, being able to do something meaningful in the last few moments of my life is an unexpected surprise for me, a fallen wastelander. Although I don't have high hopes, … Maybe you’re different from us, and everyone else.”

After a pause, the old man continued in a joking tone.

"Everyone is disappointed that they didn't see you. I feel like many people came here just for you. Do you really want to show your face?"

Chu Guang said helplessly.

"Don't look at me as if I have nothing to do. I've been busy since the morning. Now, I only have a little time after dark."

Most people can just worry about what they are doing.

As the manager of Vault 404, he has to take into account the affairs of both worlds at the same time, constantly switching between planning and NPC identities, trying his best to accommodate the different demands of two completely different groups. .

It's like being a mother while being a father.

Thanks to those ten points of intelligence, the players he personally selected made him worry-free, otherwise Chu Guang doubted that he would really be able to do this job.

He was so busy that he didn't even have time to collect materials.

"understand."

Old Charlie nodded slightly and continued, "But with all due respect, you may need to consider the future path more than the details of how to take each step."

The words were so cryptic that Chu Guang was not sure whether what he understood was the same as what he wanted to express.

"for example?"

"You led your people to defeat barbarism, and then defeated the wave that was considered invincible. In your opinion, this may be just a trivial matter, or a matter of course, but I can see the excitement in people's hearts. In the stormy sea, you led them to create a miracle.”

Old Charlie said softly.

"From the market of Long-lasting Farm to the alleys of Beit Street, people are talking about your achievements, saying what the manager is like to everyone they meet, and feeling extremely lucky and proud to live under your protection. and pride.”

This flattery caught him off guard, and even someone with a face thicker than the door of the shelter couldn't help but cough slightly.

"Thanks for the compliment."

"You may think I'm flattering you, but I'm really serious about this."

Old Charlie paused and continued with a serious expression.

"Your residents are proud and distressed. They don't know what to call themselves... The people in Boulder mock them as hillbillies in the northern suburbs, rats scurrying in the ruins. They know they are not, but they don't want to What’s the point of coming out on your own?”

"Some people live on Beit Street, some live in the outpost, and some live in the industrial area, or in the village at the west gate of Changjiang Farm... They have never been to a shelter, and of course they cannot be counted as No. 404 Refuge residents.”

"When faced with a crisis of common ground, people will naturally unite together, and they must have a name to continue to unite."

Chu Guang said thoughtfully.

"I probably understand what you mean."

In fact, he has been thinking about this for a long time.

Your version is not only your version for the players, it will also be your page for the survivors in the northern suburbs.

Old Charlie nodded.

"Whether you plan to be the emperor of the empire or the chief of the alliance, it is best to think of a name or title for yourself."

"People need a name to unite with and an identity to live up to. Whatever it is, it's better than nothing."

“This celebration is a good opportunity!”