Chapter 396: Chapter 396 - 262: Mining

The technicians who used to shake their heads inwardly now blushed and dared not speak, silently standing where they were, clutching their notebooks tightly, unsure if it was guilt or shock.".It really is true.""In this abandoned mine that's been frozen for over a decade. we actually managed to dig up Qi stone."They were thoroughly convinced, not because of orders, but because of that stone, which beat like a heart - alive, fervent, undeniable.At this moment, all doubts vanished.They finally understood that the young Lord, who seemed so detached and calm within the blueprints and systems, had long seen a future they could not.And Louis stood on a distant rock hill, his gaze serene and determined.He did not get excited amidst the crowd's cheers, nor did he show any hint of surprise.This was already within his expectations, after all, he held the Daily Intelligence System and knew that the resources of this vein were not limited to this.He had already made many preparations for this.Thus, what he held was not just the mining pickaxe, but an entire streamlined, standardized, and replicable industrial system.Louis quietly watched as the Qi stone was held high by the technicians, while the miners danced with excitement, some even kneeling in the snow to kiss the ground.The pulse of the Star Forge Territory finally roared, passionate and enduring.With the first round of trial mining successfully completed, the mining tunnel model and blasting process led by Louis were officially confirmed as feasible.Not only was the vein confirmed, but the rock layer stability, blasting model, transportation system, geothermal impact, and all parameters reached estimated targets.Kael was so excited that he patted the mining map like a child, shouting, "We can work it for thirty years without changing the pit! This location is simply tailor-made for you, sire!"Valentine went further and said, "If this gets out, even those old dogs in the Imperial Capital would come to us for advice on mining explosions."But Louis did not become rash because of this, swiftly expanding the entire system to multiple sub-wells in the Seventh Mine Ring.After the trial mining succeeded, the mines in the Star Forge Territory were no longer a pile of temporary burrows crowded with people, but officially entered an organized, disciplined, and future-oriented industrial mining stage.The first step was the mining operation system set by Louis.He did not copy the slave system common around the world, instead establishing a more reliable "three-shift eight-hour rotation system."Each team is fixed and cannot be transferred temporarily.Miners must sign in daily, and those not meeting the required hours have relevant wages and food deducted directly.Each shift is led by a group of operation technicians, including one duty technician, one safety supervisor, and two support inspectors."Won't this shift system slow down progress?" asked Kael, slightly furrowing his brow upon learning of the regulation.Valentine didn't answer immediately but looked at the team of miners lining up."So what if it's slower?"