But it is undeniable that the land is vast, and there are several mines that are not large enough to build a few medium-sized steel plants. The impact is not big or small. But for the others, it was different, they didn't have Wayne's advanced thinking, the concept of any steel production had not yet taken shape, and there was not much of a steel mill. That being the case, Wayne was going to send a few of his forms to get around the steel mill. In the eyes of outsiders, this is not a depreciation but a promotion. And those forms themselves will die of joy.

As for where to start, the salt pan is of course the best choice.

The salt factory is still in the family management system, and the big family is subcontracted to the small family, and the small family is subcontracted to the next level, and so on. I don't know how much was deducted. As for the method of salt production, there is no need to improve it.

At present, the main salt factories use the salt drying method, which is in the coastal area. The temperature is high, the wind is strong, the rain is less, and the sunshine is abundant. Salt drying is the way to go.

Wayne certainly has a way to improve it, but either the technology is too high to get it, or the technology is low, and it doesn't make sense to increase the salt production much. Even modern salt farms need to use the salt drying method, but the machine replaces the labor.

What Wayne needs to do is to reform the management system, reduce unnecessary consumption, and improve production efficiency.

Of course, the first thing is to replace most of the family backbones in the salt farm, it's not that they can't do a good job, Wayne wants to reform, and he must avoid having a strong family color from the beginning.

The main people in charge of the salt works were Wayne's cousin Brown and uncle Faennes. The two of them are basically responsible for the account books, foreign trade, and internal management of the salt works. In terms of finances, they have done an excellent job. But this is all attached to the old system, and sooner or later it will not be able to keep up with the times.

Before the two of them left, Wayne met with them as the head of the family. It is striking that Wayne is not a younger brother or nephew. Yesterday's image of Wayne's humility didn't look like a pretend.

Brown and Fiennes looked at each other and smiled bitterly, it seemed that Wayne was not just coming back to visit relatives this time. But they had already prepared, so they had the ledger and the list of salt works. Confidently came to Wayne.

Since Wayne is the head of the family, he opened the account book mercilessly. Originally, he couldn't understand it, but after sitting in a high position for a long time, he naturally understood everything. After all, if you don't understand, you'll have already come down.

If you compare it carefully, you can't see anything wrong. Of course, if something went wrong, it would be much of Wayne's surprise.

Closing the ledger, Wayne exclaimed.

"Yes, very detailed, couldn't fault anything. ”

Brown and Fiennes smiled lightly, although there was no ghost in their hearts, they were still a little nervous just now.

Faennes said happily.

"Wayne, we went to Rune Imperial College to study this kind of thing, and even academics can't find anything wrong with it. ”

He didn't know that Wayne was qualified enough to be a college scholar.

Brown said proudly.

"His Majesty Ormedo invited us to show him the ledger. ”

Faennes immediately kicked Brown silently, and Brown immediately realized that he had said the wrong thing and quickly shut up. Wayne didn't care, just smiled faintly. Fainz also shook his head secretly in his heart, although these young people in the family are good, they are also much worse than Wayne. Wayne has a calm, spicy, and sleek body that doesn't match his age. However, only such a person can lead the family.

Wayne said nonchalantly.

"Well, I want to open a steel mill in my family. ”

Fiennes and Brown thought they had misheard, but they couldn't contain their joy.

"Wayne, you're sure you want to build a steel mill on your family's domain. ”

Brown said with blazing eyes.

Wayne nodded.

"Yes, I learned about the situation in the family territory in advance. There are a few small iron mines, and you can't make much money by simply selling ores. If we build a workshop on the spot, we can save the cost price, not to mention the large number of sales. It's still very competitive in the family territory. ”

Fainz said calmly.

"Wayne, are you sure? Isn't this a conflict with your Nolan's steel mill?"

Faennes had the same joy as Brown at first, but he thought more deeply and immediately pointed out the crux of the problem.

"Yes, yes, but if you count the general ledger, I still benefit. ”

Faennes thought for a moment, indeed. If you buy Nolan's steel, there is also a merchant to earn the difference in the middle and do it yourself, you can avoid it.

"I've already contacted Nolan, so I don't have to worry about the process. But the question is who is responsible. ”

Of course, Brown and Fiennes knew that Wayne wanted to find them to be the person in charge, and Wayne couldn't call them for nothing, and in the name of the head of the house. And there's no reason for them to refuse.

Knowledge Fainses said hesitantly.

"But, Master Wayne. Isn't there a vacancy in the salt works, and I can recommend a few good family boys. ”

Wayne immediately interrupted him.

"No, I've already got a candidate, you just need to run the steel mill with peace of mind. ”

Fiennes nodded awkwardly, and Brown could only smile to ease the embarrassment.

"When and where?"

"I don't know exactly when, but in about a week, the address should be in Connecticut. After all, there are both iron and coal mines there. Ideal for a steel workshop. But don't worry, I'll have someone hand over the work of the salt works to you first. ”

Fiennes nodded, and Brown couldn't hold it anymore. Steelworks, he had read the word countless times in the Nolan Times, but never saw it in kind. It is said that the powerful artillery, the musket is based on these workshops.

After a few pleasantries, the two of them also withdrew. Wayne had something else to do. Compared with Brown, Faennes is much more silent, and he has seen many storms and waves, and he feels that Wayne's move has another meaning, but he can't see what Wayne's intentions are.

However, this steel mill is also a good position, and it is easy to rust after staying in one place for a long time. A change of position might be a good idea.

After dealing with the key people, the backbone of the saltworks also has the rest of the family. These Waynes will also have to be transferred from other positions one by one.

The new person in charge of the saltworks is naturally Evans, a veteran who accompanies Wayne in the north and south. Of course, there are many other people.

Wayne is no longer the same as the original poor and blank start, this time there is plenty of food and grass, and the armor is sharp, just waiting to take the enemy in one go.

The sea breeze is gentle, mixed with some fresh seafishy smell, which is refreshing.