Chapter 60

Colin looked at Nord's back and felt moved and guilty. Lord Nord was different from the aristocrats Colin knew before. In Colin's cognition, the aristocrats were a group of people who were moody and had the power of life and death, so we should be very careful when dealing with them.

However, Nord broke Colin's impression of nobility. Colin had never seen such nobility, such as kindness, humility, sincerity and wisdom. In particular, Nord still maintained his trust in Colin, which moved Colin very much.

"Lord Nord, it's my honor to work for you. I won't make such a mistake again."

Colin now knows that the cleverness he played before has been seen through by Lord Nord. In order to maintain his position and Tami village, he is completely indifferent to Nord's plan to develop the mountain. It seems that he would be better to work diligently in the future.

"If you understand, I came to you today to arrange a new task for you. I hope I can do it with my heart as before. Don't play some smart. There's a saying for you in my hometown. It's called great wisdom is stupid. Smart people never show that they are smart. I hope you can understand."

Nord seriously told Colin that, to tell the truth, Nord paid far less attention to Colin than Lehman and reed brothers, but Colin, as their father, has a very unique status, which makes Nord have to carefully consider the treatment of Colin and hope Colin can understand his good intentions.

"Thank Lord Nord for his trust. I understand that wisdom is like a fool. The person who can say this must be a wise man. I'm ashamed of my previous behavior."

Colin looked thoughtful when he heard Nord's words. Nord's words seemed to touch Colin's heart. Since Colin returned to Tami village as village head, he knew that he was the smartest person in Tami village and was complacent about it. It was not until today that he realized that his previous actions seemed like a funny clown to Lord Nord.

"Well, village head Colin, even if the past is over, you still need your help to build a new Tami village."

Nord smiled at Colin, saying that he should not care about the past and look forward.

"Lord Nord, I admire your generosity very much. I will do what you command in the future."

Hearing Nord's comfort, Colin assured Nord that he would never make such a mistake again. Nord nodded and began to assign tasks to Colin.

"I found not only iron ore but also a valley full of Bauhinia trees in the mountains yesterday. Today you can take people there to pick some and make medicine powder."

"In addition, the construction of the iron mine will also begin. You have arranged a group of people to make preparations."

Hearing Nord's arrangement, Colin looked embarrassed. After hesitating for a while, he still opened his mouth to report to Nord.

"I'll arrange someone to do it, but Lord Nord, there are not enough people in Tami village."

Nord was stunned. There were so many things these days that he forgot this problem. When building the manor, Nord felt that there were not enough people. Sure enough, the population of Tami village was the biggest limit.

However, the problem of population can not be solved in a moment and a half. This is also the reason why Nord pays more attention to those cottages, because they can provide Nord with a large population.

However, far can't quench near thirst. Even Nord can't transfer the people from far mountain stronghold, let alone other mountain strongholds. We still have to find ways from other aspects. The previously set plan for developing mountain stronghold can't be changed. Nord thought a little.

"Let's suspend other work first, give priority to manpower, and build iron mines and various workshops first. As for the shortage of manpower, I will think of a way slowly."

This is the only way that Nord can think of to develop without delay. We must make some choices and concentrate on building various workshops first.

"I see, Lord Nord, I'll withdraw some people who build roads and plant yams first."

Nord nodded to Colin and motioned him to follow him to the workshop.

In the workshop area to the east of the village, except for the blacksmith shop, the foundations of the other two workshops have been laid. It seems that the fur and carpenter workshops can be opened in a few days.

Abel housekeeper had been supervising the villagers on the construction site early in the morning. When he saw Nord and Colin coming, he quickly welcomed them.

"Master Nord, village head Colin, what are you doing here?"

Colin smiled awkwardly at Abel's housekeeper. Nord didn't see Colin's expression behind him. He frowned and looked at Abel in a dignified tone.

"Abel, how long and how many people will it take if you take people to build mines and brick workshops in the mountains now?"

Although Abel didn't know the intentions of Nord and Colin, seeing the dignified face, Abel couldn't help worrying about village head Colin.

When the manor was built before, Abel had a good relationship with Colin. During this time, Abel was constantly persuading Colin to reflect on himself. Colin took the initiative to build roads and collect medicine powder under Abel's advice. Seeing them like this, Abel thought Nord and Colin had not reached an agreement.

But as a loyal housekeeper, Abel did not plead with Nord for Colin. The housekeeper's duty was to help his master solve their problems, not to make trouble for them.

Abel calculated a little in his mind. No one knows more about these construction than him. Abel has been responsible for the construction task since he came to Tami village.

"It takes about three construction teams, and it takes about four or five days. I don't know how many people are needed to operate the brick workshop and the mine."

Nord nodded and said he knew. Abel's calculation should not be wrong. Look at the workshop area, there are probably two or three teams. When the manor was built before, it was divided into six teams, which has been used all the time. It seems that the manpower has reached a very tight step.

"Abel, you first transfer two teams of villagers from here, village head Colin. Now you go back to the village immediately and call all the other teams. You must build the workshop these days."

Abel and Colin looked at each other. Abel gave Colin an encouraging look, which warmed Colin's heart. When they were ready to leave, Nord stopped them.

"Wait a minute, you'll tell the villagers later. It's hard these two days, especially in the mountains. The villagers can pay more as a reward. The specific amount is up to you, Abel."

Nord rubbed his eyebrows and worried. Since there are not enough staff, he can only improve the efficiency first. Only by working overtime can Nord further stimulate the work potential of the villagers.