141 Arrival of Supplies (1/2)
During the previous night, roughly 27,000 commoners in the Temporary Camp were shivering from the cold winds.
Due to insufficient tents, many had to suffer the cold outside. Despite many campfires being set up to keep them warm, the wind still sent chills down their spines.
No doubt, many would fall sick eventually, if they continue to brave the cold with their weak physique.
The other 10,000 commoners in the comfort of their tents alternated with the commoner outside as they support each other.
At this moment, the grumbling and hissing sounds of steam engines could be heard as a long entourage of heavy military trucks finally arrive at the center of the camp.
Soldiers began hopping of the trucks and load supplies after supplies of rations, portable tents, blankets pillows, cooking essentials and even medical supplies.
The people cheered at their arrival. They have hope of sleeping in warm cozy tents tonight.
The entourage was led by the general marquis himself and the people cheered even louder for their hero as Hendrick directed the troops where to place the supplies and control the crowd to keep the order.
The supplies were expected to take over a day to arrive, but it only took half a day under Hendrick's leadership.
A total of 3000 troops had accompanied the general marquis. It took a full hour to move all the supplies in the designated areas and set up the tents.
Within two hours, 6000 tents were sent up to accommodate the remaining 27,000 commoners with 4-5 people sharing a tent each.
With the arrival of additional supplies, it was enough to last them for two months, under the assumption that they continue the rule of one meal a day.
It was impossible for commoners to follow the one meal law without disciplinary training on their own. Thus, 1000 troops stayed behind and set up a Military Camp besides the Commoner's Camp to control the ration distribution when it was time to eat.
The remaining 2000 troops did not return to the western frontier. Instead, they moved to the 1st Underground Floor to set up the frame of the military settlement.
The military intended to permanently station 2000 troops in the underground to ensure security and supervision of the underground mining. After setting up settlement framework, 500 troops prepared to make a round trip with the steam powered military trucks to bring back more supplies for the underground settlement construction.
With the presence of the military in the area, none of the miners employed by the royal family would dare to smuggle the minerals and neither would the nobles dare to try anything funny.
For the expense of this supply, the Royal family paid the military 40,000,000 Craws with the expense of ration alone costing 36,000,000 Craws at the price of 15 Craws per meal.
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Addition to the 30% and 50% royalty, the noble families had to abide by for the mining rights, they also had to pay for the plot of underground land after it was further discussed on the following day.
The price was proportional to the size of the plot and location. The royal family did not slip up on the chance to make more money.
After finalizing the deal, the noble families immediately started recruiting miners from the camp.
With 20 noble families recruiting 500 miners each for a total of 10,000 miners. In order to entice the commoners to work for them, they offered better conditions than the royal family. Thus, they couldn't employ as much as the royal family due to the expenses.
They set up their own camp and suddenly, the original 40,000 commoners in the Temporary Camp was reduced to 27,000.
When the notice to recruit hired hands for construction arrive, there was a greater reduction. Those with experience with construction work had priority and bonus privileges.
By the end of the second day, there were only about 12,000 commoners left in the camp, mainly consisting of elderlies and children. There are also other people still capable of working. However, they were not worth mentioning.
The royal family tried to provide everyone with work and lots of benefits to help get them back on their feet, but the royal family's hands are tied, if these people refuse to work. There would always be some people like this in society.
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It was a long night. Leon and Lynne battled for a dozen rounds. Every touch, every kiss and every thrust filled Lynne with euphoric pleasure as she moaned and panted.
Leon's little brother was like a raging dragon as Leon was especially active and brimming with lustful energy tonight. He continued to thrust like an inexhaustible piston with a rhythmic tempo.
He flipped her body into various positions that filled Lynne with embarrassment and shame, but not long after it was swept away by the greater wave of pleasure, sending her on cloud nine.
After spurting one last fountain of love juice, Lynne pleaded, ”Ahh no... No more... Mmm… I can't take it anymore... please...”
There was clear exhaustion in her tone as their bodies were glistened with sweat, but it was also filled with sweet eroticism.
Leon evilly smiled, ”The night is still young. How can you give up so soon, after delivering yourself to me?”
”Nooo... ahhh... so good...” The room was soon filled with Lynne's continuous moaning as they battled for another two rounds. Lynne shortly collapsed on his chest after have the last vestige of her energy drained.
Leon placed her into a more comfortable sleeping position and tuck a fee loose strands of hair behind ear. A blissful smile hung her face as she fell in deep sleep.