July.

With the harvest of grain in various places, the price of grain on the trading platform returned to its original price, which was 5 copper per unit. Although the turmoil of high food prices has passed, it has left a lot of mourning.

Lu Yao immediately began to sweep the goods, filled up twenty granaries, and used the remaining funds to buy another batch of farm tools. At this time, the focus of the village shifted to reclamation.

Except for a few people who continued to collect wild fruits, the logging and mining sites were divided into some people, and the rest of the villagers were arranged to go to the reclamation. When the previously ordered farm tools arrived, the reclamation entered a period of explosive growth.

The target set by Lu Yao is two acres per capita. Each mu of farmland can produce 50 units of grain. Maintaining this level, combined with hunting, is barely enough to maintain the consumption of the village. Of course, the premise is that there is no further expansion of the army.

Under Ding Yan's unified planning and control, the village is operating well. Lu Yao was able to get out and concentrate on foreign affairs. For example, look for neutral villages.

Neutral villages are a treasure trove for the player. Not only can you recruit special talents, but you can also communicate with them. If you are a little more domineering, it is also a good choice to send troops to annex.

During this time, Lu Yao's frequent outings were not without gains. A few days earlier, he had stumbled upon the existence of a neutral village. However, at that time, he was still busy dealing with the after-effects of selling grain, and he did not bother to visit this neutral village. Now that everything was over, he immediately set off with a squad of archers to this neutral village.

This neutral village is located in a small hidden valley, about thirty miles from the village of Xanadu. The villagers apparently live in isolation. If it weren't for the fact that he was chasing a wild deer and accidentally saw the traces of someone at the mouth of the valley, he wouldn't have known that this was actually a valley, and there were still villages in the valley.

Passing through the wooded valley pass, the eyes are full of cheerfulness. Lu Yao saw the neat farmland. In the middle of the valley is a large level 3 village.

The arrival of Lu Yao and his entourage quickly attracted the attention of the villagers who were working in the fields. A short time later, when the gong sounded, a group of people walked out of the village. Many people obviously still have all kinds of weapons in their hands.

"Good luck." The corners of Lu Yao's mouth curled slightly.

These villagers have weapons in their hands, and it is obvious that the village has blacksmiths, and the level is not low, otherwise they would not be able to create such a variety of weapons. He left the archers in place and went alone.

"I'm the lord of Xanadu Village, and I'm here to visit my neighbor." Lu Yao walked a few meters away from the group of villagers and explained his intentions.

The villagers, who were originally a little nervous, were obviously relieved when they heard this. The weapons in his hands drooped, but he still did not let his guard down. At this time, an old man walked out of the crowd.

"It turned out to be an alien lord, don't ask, I'm the head of this village."

"I'm ashamed to come empty-handed."

"It's a guest from afar, and I don't dare to let the lord break the bank."

The two sides exchanged a few words. Lu Yao successfully dispelled the doubts of Mojia Village and was invited into the village. The other villagers dispersed and continued their previous work.

Lu Yao followed him to Village Chief Mo's house. When the two sides sat down, he immediately put forward his proposal: "Mo Lao, although my Xanadu Village has not been built for a long time, it has developed very fast. There is no shortage of grain and grass, but it is a pity that there is a lack of agricultural tools. I wonder if Mo Lao is willing to sell me a batch of farm tools? ”

"This ......" Mo Wen hesitated, and after a while he politely refused: "It's not a secret, this village has been self-sufficient for more than a hundred years and has never interacted with people. The leader wants to buy farm tools, and there is nothing he can do about it. ”

"Then will I send someone over to be a blacksmith apprentice?" Lu Yao took advantage of the situation and threw out the real purpose.

"I have not had outsiders set foot in Mojia Village for more than 100 years. The old man did not dare to disobey the ancestral teachings. Mo Wen continued to decline.

"Then Mo Lao ......" Lu Yao still didn't give up.

Before Lu Yao finished speaking, Mo Wen had already shook his head again and again and refused politely: "Ancestral Xun doesn't dare to disobey, and I ask the lord to forgive me." ”

Lu Yao was speechless. Okay, that's the rhythm of driving people. Before he finished speaking, he used Zu Xun as an excuse. This old thinking...... Tsk, it's no wonder that it took more than 100 years to develop the village into a third-level village.

Slander is slander. Lu Yao still did not give up on persuasion. There was nothing he could covet in this isolated village. The population is now stable at more than 40 people a day, even if the quality is not satisfactory, but the proportion of young and strong women is okay. Grain, twenty intermediate granaries are placed there. The only thing missing is a blacksmith.

Helplessly, Mo asked not to bite to death and not let go. No matter what Lu Yao said wildly and promised all kinds of preferential treatment, he always used Zuxun as a shield and resolutely refused to let go.

It grinded until dusk, and Lu Yao saw that the time was not early, so he had to get up and say goodbye. Mo Wen is worthy of being old and refined, always amiable, and repeatedly invited Lu Yao to visit again.

Leaving Mojia Village, Lu Yao really held his breath. It's obviously something that is beneficial to both parties, but the dead old man just bit it to death and had to follow the ancestral teachings.

"Let Ding Yan try it next time." Lu Yao led the team back to the village.

When he returned to the village, Lu Yao immediately found Ding Yan and truthfully told him about the encounter in Mojia Village, and finally said earnestly: "Gongyu, there is an urgent shortage of blacksmiths in the village. Do you have a way to convince the dead old man? ”

Ding Yan's face did not change, and he said lightly: "Lord, let me try it tomorrow." ”

"Okay, if I can't be convinced, I'll lead the troops to level Mojia Village." Lu Yao nodded fiercely.

Early the next morning, Ding Yan took ten Pu Dao soldiers and set off for Mojia Village. Lu Yao watched Ding Yan and his party go away, and sighed secretly. He really didn't want to lead troops to push Mojia Village. Neutral villages are a treasure trove of potential for a territory. It is not difficult to bulldoze Mojia Village, but it has lost its long-term and is not cost-effective at all.

"Ding Yan, Ding Yan, it's all up to you." Lu Yao walked into the village with emotion and summoned people to take Zhao Yun to brush up on experience and merits.

More than two hours later, Lu Yao sent Zhao Yun to lead the team out on patrol, and he escorted the newly recruited dozen or so rogues back to the village. As soon as he entered the village, his eyes almost popped out.

"Old Mo ......" Lu Yao looked at Mo who was an old chrysanthemum in front of him stupidly, and he couldn't speak.

Oh my god, it's only been a long time. It's more than two hours, almost exactly one back and forth. Is this characteristic of arguing really so bullish, and he will get this dead old man as soon as he comes out?

"My lord, the old man is here to pay a return visit." Mo Wen smiled so much that his folds were flat, and he pulled Lu Yao to ask for warmth, and the two sides exchanged ideas and formed allies.

Lu Yao was stunned by the enthusiasm of this old pole. The gap between the front and back is too big. But in the ensuing discussion, he felt more and more unbelievable. The parties have finally agreed as follows.

First, Mojia Village is willing to provide high-level blacksmiths to settle in Xanadu Village for a long time. During this period, he must also be responsible for cultivating qualified blacksmiths for Xanadu Village, and must not hide his personal interests. Parenthesis: Train at least three blacksmiths.

Second, Mojia Village is willing to provide prospecting experts and be responsible for discovering at least two iron ores in Xanadu Village. Parenthesis: Only within a radius of 30 miles from Xanadu Village, three iron mines need to be added beyond the distance.

Third, Mojia Village is willing to provide qualified craftsmen if the conditions are met in the future Xanadu Village, and is responsible for cultivating qualified craftsmen for Xanadu Village, and shall not hide their personal interests. Parenthesis: Train at least three craftsmen.

Fourth, the two sides communicate with each other and allow each other to enter the village to carry out commercial activities such as buying and selling. Brackets: including, but not limited to, the specialties of both parties.

After reading the four agreements finally agreed, Lu Yao was stunned. He felt that his brain was not enough. These four are basically taken advantage of by Xanadu Village. Mojiacun and Lei Feng are like each other, and they ask if you want more, don't be polite, I'm in a hurry with you.

"Mo Lao...... This agreement ......" Lu Yao looked at Mo Lao tentatively.

This old pole was actually full of red faces, and smiled like an old chrysanthemum, as if he had taken a big advantage. Hearing Lu Yao's tone, he suddenly became anxious, and the table slammed loudly: "It's decided." ”

"It's not...... I'm ......" Lu Yao smiled bitterly. He's scared. The loopholes in the system are not so easy to exploit. The NPC launched a surge, and the three Xanadu villages had to kneel. The reason why his territory was pushed before he was reborn was because he made NPCs make a fuss before he was pushed, which caused a lot of damage, which made people pick up the cheap. The NPC's argument is also strong, saying that you are cheating on the contract.

Without waiting for Lu Yao to make his words clear, Mo Wen glared at the old man, and angrily took out a drawing and slapped it on the table: "Then add this." Let me tell you, this is the ancestral inheritance of our Mo family. ”

"I ......" Lu Yao wondered, why didn't he even let him speak?

"Lord, just follow Mo Lao's wishes." Ding Yan suddenly opened his mouth at this time, and took the drawings lightly and put them in his arms.

"That's right." Mo Wen was obviously relieved, for fear that Lu Yao would regret it, so he got up and left.

Although Lu Yao had a question mark on his stomach, seeing Ding Yan's calm appearance, he had no choice but to press down his curiosity and send Mo Wen out of the village. Back at the Lord's Mansion, he couldn't wait to ask, "Gongyu, is Mo Lao Demon Barrier?" ”

"Don't worry about it, don't worry." Ding Yan calmly took out the drawing and pushed it in front of Lu Yao, and said with a faint smile: "Speaking of which, the lord has suffered a big loss." ”

"Huh?" Lu Yao was stunned again.

"The subordinate promised Mo Lao that he could arrange for the children in Mojia Village to come to the village private school to study." Ding Yan explained calmly.

Lu Yao was speechless. The reason is good and powerful. If Ding Yan didn't say it, he would have forgotten that there was such a thing. In the eyes of NPCs, or the ancients, reading and literacy is a shortcut to change fate.

Cultural people are mighty, and cultural people are domineering.

It's just that...... It's just that why look at me with the kind of regret you have suffered. Am I at a loss? Fart, Lao Tzu made a lot of money.