Chapter 776: Catching Scorpions

The news that copper ore had been found in Xiao Town slowly spread throughout Huaxia with Baifeng's tacit approval. Officials did not deliberately push this news, nor did they go to refute it, just letting everyone guess. The purpose of doing this was to let everyone know that although Xiao Town was a bit far, it had important resources, and if one could move there to live in the future, there would definitely be a bright future.

It was just like those gold rush eras; if it were said that gold could be found in some desolate place, wouldn't people run there one by one regardless of their lives? In this era, copper and gold were no different, and copper was perhaps even more precious.

The only difference was that all mineral products would be collected and handed over, then smelted, but this also meant more positions, and these positions were very valuable and important, with even broader paths for upward development. In this era where materials were completely distributed equally according to labor, the copper you found would eventually have a chance to be delivered into your own hands, so who wouldn't be tempted? Who would complain about having too many metal objects in their home?

Baifeng was creating such an environment of public opinion, letting everyone have a little bit of good feeling and less resistance toward the desolate and remote Xiao Town, which had not yet been built, so that when people were asked to migrate and live there in the future, the resistance would be smaller.

The supply transport team set off once again. Of course, the people who set off this time were not just Soldiers; there was also Xi from the Ministry of Agriculture, who could be considered a student of farming. Baifeng sent him to Xiao Town to investigate whether there was land suitable for growing food, and what kind of food that land could be suitable for growing; this had to be figured out.

Of course, it also followed Che's wishes, arranging for a person from the Ministry of Works to go to Xiao Town to investigate the distribution of copper ore. This matter was still very important; whether Huaxia could have an additional place that stably produced high-quality copper ore in the future depended on this one move. If it were truly verified that Xiao Town was a high-quality copper ore production area, then Che would have achieved another great feat, and raising his Nobility a level higher would be completely fine.

At the same time, they also brought Che good news. The previous team, because of the ore and the gray reeds, had been too excited and had their brains muddled, completely forgetting the method Che had asked for to deal with the large number of scorpions in Xiao Town, resulting in Che being completely confused when he expectantly asked the person in charge of the previous transport team, who indicated that they had not received any guidance in this regard at all.

Che also guessed that his request might have been forgotten. That Company Commander still hadn't felt the pain brought by the scorpions; he should have been stung properly once so that he would remember this matter. It was a pity that he wouldn't see him for a long time in the future, otherwise Che would definitely have stuffed a scorpion into his pants.

As soon as the transport team arrived, Che immediately welcomed the group of colleagues. He was even more enthusiastic toward Zhong, who was responsible for prospecting for minerals. As for Xi, although he was also enthusiastic, the enthusiasm was limited.

The Soldiers were perfectly ignored by him. Last time, he was afraid they would forget, so he specifically wrote it on paper, telling them they must ask clearly. However, this time Che didn't hold much hope either. He had already persisted here for a season, working from late spring to early autumn, and had endured enough of the scorpions; he was almost used to it. It was better to focus on Zhong, letting him find the copper ore sooner, so he could earn himself a great merit; perhaps when he returned to Huaxia, he could raise his Nobility to Duke.

He enthusiastically shook Xi's hand: "Oh, Xi, I've finally waited for you. The scattered copper ore we can find here now is almost gone. There isn't much left that can be brought back for them this time, just a little bit more than the first time. If you don't come to confirm it, I'm afraid the ore here has already been found by me."

Xi also responded very enthusiastically: "Don't worry, I came just for this. Even if I have to dig the mountain open, I must find the remaining ore. This is too important for Huaxia."

The two of them chatted enthusiastically, while the rest of the people accompanied them on the side. After Che had also chatted enthusiastically with Xi for a while, he reached out his hand toward Xi: "You've come too, welcome, welcome. You've seen our Xiao Town; it is very barren and a bit arid. Whether food can be grown here depends on you. Whether the people of Xiao Town can eat their fill in the future all depends on you."

Xi was frightened by the big hat that Che suddenly put on him, and could only hurriedly explain: "Whether it can be grown or not is not up to me; it is up to Heaven. I am just here to see if there is any land suitable for farming. I don't have the ability to grow food in a place where it cannot be grown."

Che laughed awkwardly, then used his finger to guide the few people to his camp, which was already somewhat dilapidated. The Laborers working not far away were already unfazed by such scenes. The people of Huaxia always had such behaviors; they were always having some Leaders who didn't know what they were there for come over.

Leader Che's power was not small, but he was very enthusiastic toward these new Leaders. Those new Leaders couldn't stay here for long, and they found it somewhat difficult to understand this operating mode of Huaxia.

The Company Commander who led the team this time was the most awkward. He didn't know that Che was actually so cold toward them, but he seemed to understand the reason. After all, because they had forgotten an important matter, the Company Commander who came the first time had already been punished. Bringing back good things earned rewards, but committing a mistake meant one had to be punished.

When they were about to sit on the animal skin spread on the sandy ground, Che first had a few women use a broom made of a plant like a Reed to sweep the animal skin.

While sweeping, Che also explained with a smile: "Besides having a lot of dirt here, there are also a lot of scorpions. If you are not careful, you will be stung. So no matter where you sit, you must sweep it like this first, drive them away, and chase away the hidden scorpions, otherwise you might even get your butt stung when you are taking a dump."

The Company Commander couldn't help it at this time and said to Che: "Oh, Che, don't be so mean to us. He has already been punished. This time, I have really brought the solution for you. Do you want to hear it or not?"

Only then did Che change his expression and become enthusiastic toward the Company Commander: "Hey, don't be angry. Come, come, come, let's sit together and talk while sitting."

After everyone sat down, Che hurriedly asked: "What is the method? How is the effect?"

The Company Commander said solemnly: "There is only one method: catch them!"

Che immediately wanted to throw something, but unfortunately, he had nothing in his hands to throw, so he could only say viciously: "Who came up with this idea? Do you think it will work? In such a large place, where am I supposed to catch them to? Can I catch them all?"