[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-system-build-my-own-territory":3,"chapter-system-build-my-own-territory-system-build-my-own-territory-chapter-91":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","System: Build My Own Territory",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},162200,317,"Chapter 91: Hops Ripen","system-build-my-own-territory-chapter-91",91,"\u003Cp>Early the next morning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After breakfast, Lynn gathered all the villagers together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at the mass of figures on the empty ground before him, he felt an inexplicable sense of emotion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once starting off alone in hell, he had now become the lord of fifteen hundred villagers!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at those honest faces and those pairs of eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lynn took a deep breath and began to speak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The most important thing was for Lynn to reassign work to all of them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only through reasonable division of labor could the maximum labor force be exerted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The total population of the village had now reached fifteen hundred!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Excluding the 150 in the Guard Team, 15 at Lex’s Brewing Workshop, 15 at the Blacksmith Shop, and 10 at the Carpenter’s House.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>in the kitchen, plus Gavin and Wilbur with 10 farmers for weeding the 3,000 acres of pea fields.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>at the Salt Factory and rock salt excavation, they just needed to maintain a daily output of 700 pounds of fine salt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These 700 pounds of fine salt were the main economic source for the entire territory’s survival.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Five people led by Guy for Breeding, Priest Old John with 20 children, and 200 digging the open-pit coal mine!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anthracite was crucial for continuing to burn quicklime and for burning red bricks later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The excavation could not stop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lynn assigned the remaining 850 people entirely to the construction of the city walls.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gurgle gurgle!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the pit, quicklime reacted with river water.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under immense heat, plumes of white mist rose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Lynn, there were over thirty pits, all fervently burning lime.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Forty to fifty villagers continuously loaded the burnt and cooled lime into wooden barrels, which were then placed on wagons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under the guidance and urging of the villagers, wagons moved along the lime trail through the forests toward the mountain entrance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By the distant banks of the Acadia River, fifty to sixty villagers were digging river sand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>River sand, unlike desert sand, had distinct particles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It often contained much soil, grass roots, and other impurities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After excavation, it needed to be washed, processed, and dried.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This ensured the river sand mixed more thoroughly and evenly with lime and stones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lynn, with Red, rode behind the wagons to inspect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clip-clop, clip-clop...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The hooves of ordinary horses clicked crisply on the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Passing through the wasteland, Lynn arrived at the forested area.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Teams of figures busily worked there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Groups of twenty, under temporary captains’ leadership, cleared trees and soil at the mountain pass.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cross pickaxes struck rock continuously, producing deafening sounds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Trees, cut and sawed by either an Iron Saw or Iron Axe, after limb removal, were neatly piled together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These logs could later be used to transport stones for city wall construction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Massive stones were also being pulled to the mountain pass by draft horses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ahoy!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ahoy!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ahoy...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Uniform chants echoed continuously in the forest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not far away, Colin wore a stern expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lynn had appointed him as the chief in charge!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such a massive project even felt taxing for an experienced craftsman like him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, after last night’s instructions from Master Lynn, Colin felt confident they could complete it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He shifted his gaze, seeing Lynn indeed riding and inspecting from a distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Colin fully understood the importance of the fortifications and recognized Lynn’s trust by entrusting such a large project to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He withdrew his gaze and addressed the dozen or so people ahead, \"Gentlemen, have you completed the site survey? Now, what we need to do is organize the personnel for construction!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The dozen or so people ahead withdrew their gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They quickly responded, \"Of course, Colin, whatever you say, we will do.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, although we are stonemasons, our skills are nowhere near as professional as you, Colin...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Colin nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These were ordinary stonemasons, usually only building stone houses at most.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the entire forest bustling and the city wall being built as planned, Lynn finally pulled the horse’s reins, heading back to the village.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Red closely followed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Lynn returned to the village, Lex came briskly to greet him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Stepping knowingly in front of Lynn’s horse, he held the reins, bringing the horse to a stop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lynn dismounted, and Lex said with a beaming smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master Lynn, I have good news!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lynn raised his eyebrows, silent for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lex continued without pause.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The hops you fenced in have all blossomed!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A look of surprise spread across Lynn’s face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, after pondering briefly, he realized it was already August.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The season of hop maturation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lynn stepped forward, walking toward a spot not far from the village.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lex and Red followed closely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With Rose in charge of training and handling the territory’s defense forces, Red had become Lynn’s personal guard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter where he went, Red shadowed him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Walking along the newly paved lime road, Lynn stood amidst lush green plants.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hanging above the greenery were clusters of off-white bracts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even before picking them, Lynn could clearly smell the hops’ aroma.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His hand moved, plucking a hop flower, its soft feel covering him immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Mature Hop]: Can be used for brewing beer, adding flavor and aroma; can be used in medicine, with effects like improving digestion, anti-tuberculosis, calming the nerves, and diuretic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Examining the hop in his hand, Lynn nodded in satisfaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After nearly half a year of waiting, the hops had finally matured.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lynn looked at Lex and said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Call over all the apprentices from the brewing workshop, let’s harvest these hops while the weather’s good.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course, Master Lynn.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lex didn’t hesitate, quickly heading to the brewing workshop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In just a few minutes, a dozen or so people arrived at the hop plantation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lynn moved, taking a sickle from Lex’s hand and began harvesting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Growing hops wasn’t easy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Forming a scale like the current, with branches over a meter high, was even harder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To ensure future collection, Lynn skillfully cut down the hops’ vine bracts, placing them in the wicker basket at his feet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Collection Experience +1]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Collection Experience +1]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Collection Experience +1]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Experience points steadily increased little by little.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lex organized the apprentices to join in harvesting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under the scorching sun, beads of sweat appeared on Lynn’s face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His back, even more so, was soaked through with sweat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Red, with a woven hat in hand, approached Lynn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master Lynn.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lynn glanced at him and said, \"Help me put it on.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Red, adept at gauging people, wasn’t as stern as one might imagine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without hesitation, Red helped Lynn put on the hat.\u003C\u002Fp>",1086,"2026-05-29T04:50:48.604Z","2026-06-01T04:29:11.989Z",1,"novelbin.me","1d46af8fdfd5e0b0594ebb5fd87933c366fd697af8a8eb5096fbad97b0086470","system-build-my-own-territory-chapter-92","system-build-my-own-territory-chapter-90",979,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fsystem-build-my-own-territory-cover.jpg"]