Several thousand trackers all had to be of better physical constitution.
The water of the early spring was ice-cold, and if they couldn't muster the energy, going there would be fruitless.
Roman offered labor subsidies to this group of trackers.
He didn't give money, but provided honeycomb coal and other supplies.
As long as the task was completed, each tracker could receive a promissory note afterwards, which could be exchanged for 100 pieces of honeycomb coal, or equivalent amounts of salt, meat, soybean oil, furniture, and other living necessities.
During this time, the quality of their meals increased accordingly, rations were canceled, and they were well-fed for three meals a day.
He really had no choice in the matter.
Unless he cut through the mountain, Roman's need for trackers would always be there, and without improving their treatment, no one would be willing to do it.
Now, everything was prioritized for spring cultivation and sowing.
