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Chapter 108 Volcanic Geothermal Sources
Chapter 108 Volcanic Geothermal Sources
The surge in population will amplify some minor problems, the most immediate of which is the issue of domestic sewage that Richard had previously worried about.
Previously, there were over 120 serfs, over 30 snow rabbits, and a dozen guards and maids.
Two latrines would suffice.
But now, with nearly 600 soldiers, 500 new serfs, and more than 60 guards and their families, the total population has exceeded 1,300.
If we continue to rely on digging latrines to solve the sewage problem, chiffon collars will probably turn into latrine collars in less than three months.
By then, the area outside the city walls would be a mess of potholes and filth, not only unsightly but also likely a breeding ground for disease. Richard would never allow this to happen.
He summoned Remington, who was supervising the construction site, and ordered him to select thirty serfs to form a cleaning team.
Richard plans to build ten temporary public toilets near the construction site and the camp, and put some wooden barrels inside so that people can relieve themselves in the barrels.
The cleaning team's job is to transport wooden barrels to the black pine forest every day and bury them deep there, mixing them with pine needles and fallen leaves to nourish the earth.
Let's just deal with this for now and figure out a solution later.
You can assign two rock crabs from your monster army to help dig holes, instead of using too much manpower to dig with shovels.
With that resolved, the next issue is bathing. Previously, with a small number of people, we managed to make do by taking turns boiling water in several large military-grade stew pots, but that's definitely not feasible now.
As the weather gets hotter, the ground in the inner city will be leveled, which will definitely create a lot of dust. If it's not washed, it will be too dirty to look at.
So Richard decided to build a temporary bathhouse.
There's no shortage of firewood. The black pine forest covers nearly 100 square kilometers, and there are countless dead branches and leaves that accumulate year after year. Just collecting these can last for more than half a year.
Remington was instructed to select fifty serfs, along with several oxcarts, to form a real-world gathering team, specifically responsible for the initial preparation of firewood and charcoal.
The original gathering team led by Ted and Aaron was renamed the Game Gathering Team, specializing in gathering materials with game attributes.
We have firewood.
With the large amount of thin sheet metal Richard had previously purchased, and the copper pipes made from copper ingots, the materials for building the temporary bathhouse were now available.
Leave this to Irving. Explain it to him clearly: first, build a few taller stoves, and then transform the thin sheet metal into a large stew pot to place on top of them.
Then, copper pipes are used to transport the hot water to the top of the shed. Several holes are poked in the bottom of the pipes, and the hot water sprays down through the holes.
Boil water on a set timer.
Take baths in batches.
It's more accurate to call it a temporary shower room than a temporary bathhouse; the later bathhouses certainly won't be like this.
There are three mines in the game.
They are:
[Ordinary Mine]
Skull Cave
Volcano Dungeon
The volcanic dungeon contains many lava formations, even lava rivers, and the final level leads directly to the crater.
Putting aside other mineral resources, Richard simply couldn't let this boundless geothermal energy go to waste.
If you lay pipes over a lava river, how much hot water can you get?
Once the walkthrough is complete.
A network of self-heating water pipes could then be laid, running from the Zhouxue River to the volcanic dungeon and then to the inner city.
However, you need to pay attention to the insulation and anti-scalding design of the pipes. You can do some post-processing by covering the pipes with other materials.
What era are we living in that we still use firewood and charcoal to boil water?
Is it low-class or not?
If I have the system but still follow the usual path, then what's the point of having the system?
Chiffon directly installs heating facilities in every household, providing 24-hour hot water and heating!
Especially in winter.
Snowflakes were falling heavily.
You can enjoy the warmth from hot water pipes at home, keeping the cold out.
With such an amazing level of comfort and livability, I guarantee that all the people of the North will be speechless upon seeing it, and will only stand there drooling and trembling.
It will definitely attract a large number of people to settle down in Qifeng.
Richard had this idea before he even started clearing land in Chiffon, so he never worried about the issue of thermal energy.
However, the conditions for unlocking the [Volcano Dungeon] are somewhat demanding.
You must first clear the [Normal Mine], obtain the key on floor 120, and then clear the [Skull Cave] to unlock the seal of the [Volcano Dungeon].
Let's not think about it for now.
of course.
The heat transfer through hot water pipes is definitely limited in scope. It's fine for supplying the inner city, but it probably won't be able to supply the outer city.
But it's okay.
Later, if several hundred acres of farmland are transformed and planted with pine trees, and a round of felling is done every eighteen days, the amount of firewood will be so abundant that it will cause headaches.
The outer city area will mainly produce firewood and charcoal, which can be sold at a lower price so that everyone can afford it.
For example, a monthly subscription system could be implemented, where five copper coins could buy a fixed amount of one hundred bundles of firewood per month, regardless of whether you used them all or not.
Compared to other territories where a few bundles of firewood sell for a few copper coins, Chiffon's firewood is practically free.
Or, near the inner city, build several large bathhouses using hot water pipes, and implement a monthly subscription system for a few copper coins. Then, I'll ask you if you'd like to come and spend money!
Richard envisioned the inner city as a place exclusively for Chiffon citizens to live, and therefore it had to be more luxurious and comfortable than the outer city.
Only by artificially creating a competitive spirit can ordinary free citizens living in the outer city be motivated to strive to climb the social ladder.
Again.
It is impossible for everyone to be equal.
Even though some of the systems on Earth are fairly equal, there's still a wealthy class that flaunts their wealth in ways that are incredibly eye-catching.
The same goes for chiffon cakes.
If you want to obtain citizenship in Chiffon and enjoy the corresponding high quality of life, then join the militia and serve Chiffon.
Otherwise, just take a look.
There's none for you.
Once Chiffon has established herself, not everyone will be qualified to pledge allegiance to the lord.
Do you really think that just because someone shouts "I'll fight for the lord" a couple of times, they can enjoy the same super treatment as the veterans?
Don't make trouble.
We'll talk when you see me.
I don't need your meager earnings.
Otherwise, it would be incredibly unfair to the veterans who participated in the land reclamation.
In Richard's mind, people are all different, and it's not too much to treat those who have accompanied Chiffon as she grows up well.
This is why he was so angry when the Iraqi slave train paralyzed him.
To put it bluntly...
Even if it's a pet I own, I'll feel much more attached to it than to a stranger, so why do you expect me to treat them all the same?
Those who come later and want to reap the benefits must pay a certain price or make a contribution to chiffon cake.
Moreover, the livability of the outer city is much better than that of other territories, so obtaining the right to reside in Chiffon Territory is already quite good.
Also.
With the population surge comes another crucial issue.
—Healthcare system.
Before the Church of Light appeared, there were three main methods of healing: alchemical potions, homemade herbs, and magic.
Magic is relatively rare; aside from extremely special healing talents, there are only battlefield-type large-scale healing spells.
These two methods are neither conventional nor extremely expensive, and cannot be treated as normal practices; most people cannot afford them.
Alchemy potions are extremely expensive, and only wealthy and free citizens can afford them.
So most people just brew some herbal medicine to try and get through it; if they can't, they die.
Later, the Church of Light rose rapidly by virtue of its free healing techniques, and within a few hundred years it covered the three major human empires.
As a result, healing alchemical drugs lost their market, leading to a sharp drop in prices, and raw materials also plummeted.
However, the healing arts of the Holy See are not omnipotent; they can only treat physical injuries and eliminate bacterial diseases, and have little effect on mental injuries.
If it could cure everything, the Holy See would have replaced the Empire and established a theocracy long ago.
and so.
Richard believed that the healthcare systems in other territories were just so-so.
Besides recruiting retired veterans, he also negotiated a big deal with the Earl during his trip to Benlang.
They used magical materials such as amethyst to purchase five thousand bottles of healing potions.
Although it's not as good as the Light Healing Technique, it's enough for this period of time.
Once the [Career Advancement] is fully loaded, Chiffon will build her own medical system.
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