The central square of the first collar is located in the center of the initial collar, at the junction of residential and commercial areas, and the gallows is the center of the center.

The gallows had been temporarily converted into a makeshift kitchen, and the broth in a dozen cauldrons was tumbling, and the scent was constantly floating in the central square.

Under the gallows, large quantities of black bread, white bread, buns, and all kinds of fresh fish and shellfish were piled up, and an oversized bonfire and dozens of small bonfires were piled up in the central square.

The crowds of the people were looking longingly at the broth on the gallows, but they didn't dare make any sound, only the sound of swallowing saliva and the "thunderclap" of burning wood kept ringing.

Shaun stood in front of the gallows, feeling the bone-chilling wind continue to penetrate his body through his collar and sleeves, and he couldn't help but shiver as strong as a golden swordsman.

He frowned and looked at the dense crowd of people below, even if the weather was already so cold, they were only wearing thin clothes, shivering in the cold wind.

The sudden drop in temperature was indeed unexpected, and he had been preparing for this winter and had already promoted the cultivation of cotton. But after all, the time is still too short, and the expansion planting has not produced enough cotton, and the temperature has already reached this level.

"I believe that everyone has already felt the current temperature, and for some time in the future, the temperature may continue to drop, even to the bad condition of freezing on the surface of the prairie lake. ”

"The purpose of this celebration is not only to celebrate the completion of the initial construction, but also to make some arrangements for this winter, so you don't need to panic too much about winter. ”

Sean paused, and there was not much commotion among the people below. Sean listed the previously conceived arrangements one by one:

1. From now on, all the subjects will move to live in the houses and commercial areas of the original settlements, and the subjects of the original settlements shall not exclude the residents who have migrated in.

2. From now on, all the lords can go to the castle to buy honeycomb stoves and honeycomb coal, and pay attention to ventilation when using honeycomb stoves and honeycomb coal.

3. From now on, all the lords will accept the arrangement of the castle officials to maintain the island's various properties that may be lost due to low temperatures, and their wages will be paid on a daily basis according to the work, and those who participate in the construction of the city wall will be given additional rewards.

4. From now on, all the people can go to the island to borrow winter grain, but in the coming year, in addition to returning the borrowed grain, they will also have to pay part of the interest.

"I hope everyone will work together to get through this winter. Finally, let's start the celebration of today's celebration. After the whispering lords fell silent again, Sean also made a final summary.

He didn't really want to coordinate the work arrangements of all the people on the island, but this was the best way, and if the situation continued to deteriorate, maybe the castle would strengthen the control of supplies. Only when all the forces of the island are screwed together can the deaths of the people be reduced as much as possible.

Watching the people below distribute the food in an orderly manner, dancing around the fire, singing awkward songs, and the noise of the ten thousand people was deafening, this enthusiasm seemed to dispel the cold of this winter for a short time.

A few daring children, holding tattered ceramic bowls, asked the busy cook for a hot bowl of broth, and then cheered and disappeared into the crowd, leaving only the joyful laughter.

Sean's group also sat down around a wooden table, and in addition to Joyce and Durrou in thick cotton clothes, Sean, Taylor, Nick, York, and Simon all wore simple two thick long-sleeved clothes.

On the table are a variety of meats, seafood and breadfruit prepared by the chef. Sean said to Joyce after taking a sip of the hot broth to dispel the chill.

"Joyce, what I have just arranged must be implemented as soon as possible, if you are too busy, let Durrou help, I don't want to hear the news of the death of the lord due to the cold before the worst time. ”

Since the temperature plummeted yesterday, Sean has changed the direction of the island's voyage, and has gone all out in the direction of Jefferson Island and the alliance they formed, hoping to get supplies from this alliance to protect against the cold.

However, Sean didn't have much hope, even he, who had started preparing for today so early, was not confident that all the people would survive this winter unharmed, and the island of the alliance might be even more unbearable.

"Your Excellency, please rest assured, after the celebration is over, I will make all arrangements. Joyce said worriedly.

"Hopefully, they can hold on to these for another week or two, and then the expanded cotton trees can be harvested again, and I believe that the cotton at that time can basically meet the needs of the new people." ”

Joyce regretted that as long as all the lords had a cotton coat each, the more lords would be able to survive this winter. The only good news is that the islands are now abundant in timber resources.

"Don't worry too much, you can tell the people to take turns piling up fires in the houses to ensure the temperature of the houses. Timber is temporarily supplied by the castle to survive these two weeks with zero deaths, and then cotton is harvested to make cotton clothes to protect against the cold. In addition, the crops and livestock of the islands must be protected from the cold. ”

The sudden arrival of the low winter temperature disrupted many of Sean's plans, if it weren't for his previous plan, he would have been fighting the sea monster in the inner world by now, and the loser would have become the nourishment for the victor's strength.

"Your Excellency, please rest assured, the lords have arranged for the lords to cover the land with some dry wheat stalks, straw and chaff to protect the crops from the cold, and the livestock farm is also covered with dry wheat stalks and straw. It is believed that we can survive this winter, but the crop yield may be greatly reduced. ”

"But the good news is that the grain stored on the island and the food obtained from the Lion Alliance and Jefferson Island are enough to cover the food expenses of more than 10,000 people for more than half a year, so there is no food pressure on the island. ”

Joyce felt that he had done his best, and that the rest was left to fate.

Sean looked at everyone's mood a little depressed, and couldn't help laughing: "Today is a grand celebration, everyone should enjoy this wonderful time." Also, Joyce, don't stop training, you haven't broken through to the Black Iron Swordsman for such a long time, according to the rules of the Swordsman Squad, you will be expelled from the Swordsman Squad. ”

Joyce said curtly, "I'm sorry, I was quite busy some time ago, so I pulled down the training. ”

Sean felt the cheers and frolicking of the people below, and the emotions in his heart were slowly mobilized, and he couldn't help laughing: "With such a grand atmosphere, how can there be no wine." Joyce, arrange for the servant to bring some distilled spirits, and let us have a few drinks. ”

"Don't do it, lord, it's easy to make mistakes when drinking, and there are still a lot of things to arrange after the celebration, so it's best not to drink. ”

"Well, then, we'll have another drink after this winter. ”

Joyce couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief as she watched Sean dispel the idea of drinking.