Chapter 28: General Department
In the Blue-Striped Green Water Silkworms, there are also distinctions.
With each passing year, as they shed their skin, the more blue stripes they have, the rarer they become, and their value increases.
He has learned that a One Pattern Green Water Silkworm can be sold for five hundred to eight hundred copper coins each, compared to the unpatterned Green Water Silkworms, whose prices range from a few dozen to a hundred copper coins each, the price difference is evident.
The price of a Two Pattern Green Water Silkworm is even more, requiring two to three thousand copper coins to purchase one, and the prices after that become increasingly exorbitant.
If they could expand production and sell a certain number of Blue-Striped Green Water Silkworms each month, then Song Changming would have the financial security needed for his martial arts practice.
"These five are treasures, make sure they don’t die..." Father Song said with a smile.
This year of raising Green Water Silkworms, Song Changming provided the funds, while he also contributed considerable effort. The results achieved now also bear his hard work.
"According to the method written, the eggs produced by these patterned Green Water Silkworms are better, with a higher survival rate and a greater chance of developing into patterned Green Water Silkworms." Father Song explained.
He had basically mastered the breeding method thoroughly.
The reason why they did not directly buy multi-patterned Green Water Silkworms for breeding is twofold: first, the cost is too high; second, the Green Water Silkworms have extremely poor adaptability. Once the growth environment is changed, they are easily eliminated by the new environment.
The current Green Water Silkworms in their tank have survived after several rounds of elimination and are the silkworms that can continue to be cultivated.
"Producing Blue-Striped Green Water Silkworms in just the first year, this method indeed has its unique advantages. Father, it is best not to spread the word lest someone with intentions takes notice." Song Changming cautioned.
"I understand this reasoning, I’ve lived for over half my life. Wouldn’t I know? I haven’t mentioned anything to anyone." Father Song waved it off.
Upon hearing this, Song Changming felt relieved and glanced again at the tank.
Upon closer examination, you could see clumps of transparent mucus floating in the water, with tiny crystalline particles inside.
Those are the eggs produced by the Green Water Silkworms, which will hatch into new silkworm larvae in some time.
As for how many will ultimately survive, it’s hard to say.
Judging by the current trend, it will probably be next year before there will be enough surplus Green Water Silkworms to sell. There are still too few in the tank now.
After watching the silkworms in the tank for a while and feeling rested enough, Song Changming took out a packet of Bone Forging Powder from the room and ingested it.
Feeling the heat in his muscles and bones, he immediately assumed the stance for Body Refinement.
On the first day of taking the Bone Forging Powder, the medicinal power is at its best, and afterward, it gradually weakens until the next time he uses it.
Therefore, today can’t be wasted.
In the afternoon, there was a knock at the door.
A patrol guard came in quickly.
"Song, there’s an urgent matter at the Patrol Armor Bureau."
The patrol guards under him often called him by various titles, such as Song, Team Deputy, or Deputy Guard Captain.
"I understand, you can go back first." Song Changming replied, ending his Body Refinement exercise and began to wipe himself off.
This situation was not unprecedented.
Sometimes when urgent tasks arose, even during rest days, they would be summoned, which was quite normal.
Putting on his armor, changing into his official uniform, Song Changming did not delay and headed straight to the Patrol Armor Bureau.
At the Patrol Armor Bureau, he quickly grasped the situation.
The Public Security Bureau would be transferring a batch of prisoners that afternoon to be held there, and a few major criminals were to be executed on Houli Street.
As patrol guards of the City Patrol Defense Bureau, they must assist in the transfer operation, maintain order, and prevent any incidents.
"This task has been assigned to us?" Song Changming asked Liang Chuan Mountain.
"No, this matter is jointly overseen by me, Qian Wen, and Zhao Dezhi. The prisoners held in the Public Security Bureau’s prison are typically not just petty criminals or thieves, so it must not go wrong." Liang Chuan Mountain replied.
"Alright." Song Changming nodded in agreement, pondering silently about the old Director’s arrangements, which indeed seemed like an attempt to favor no one.
Despite knowing the fierce competition among the three Patrol Captains for the Director’s position, they were made to work together on this task.
Any merits would be claimed together, and any faults would be punished together, showing no favoritism to anyone.
"All right, it’s about time. Let’s wait outside the General Department."
𝙛𝒓𝒆𝙚𝒘𝒆𝓫𝙣𝓸𝙫𝓮𝒍.𝒄𝒐𝓶
Liang Chuan Mountain didn’t waste words and led the patrol team away from Houli Street to head to the Public Security Bureau under the Governor’s Mansion.
On the way there, besides bringing a group of patrol guards, they also needed to bring five prepared prisoner transport vehicles for the assigned prisoners.
The Public Security Bureau was located in the most developed Brocade Street district, where the Governor’s Mansion was also located.
Having been in Donglai County City for years, Song Changming could count on one hand the number of times he’d been to Brocade Street.
Seeing it now, the place was indeed splendid, with mansions and official residences seemingly built of gold bricks and jade tiles, exuding opulence and grandeur.
No wonder it was the first district, as compared to Brocade Street, Houli Street seemed rather humble and plain.
"The prosperity of Brocade Street can even rival the capital’s streets." Liang Chuan Mountain commented casually as they walked.
"Brother Liang, have you been to the capital?" Song Changming couldn’t help but ask.
"I went there once in my early years. What the capital looks like now, I don’t know anymore. Changming, with your aptitude and potential, you might end up working in the capital. You’ll see for yourself then." Liang Chuan Mountain laughed.
"Brother Liang, you’re joking. I’m only just getting started." Song Changming shook his head.
Currently confined to a small part of Houli Street in Donglai County City, imagining such a distant future was beyond him.
Liang Chuan Mountain didn’t say much more, as who could predict the future?
Soon, the group arrived outside the Public Security Bureau.
Four majestic stone lions stood on either side, with two large red lacquered doors adorned with iron rings hanging from them.
Intricate carvings of dragons and serpents coiled around the towering gateposts on either side.
Two armored guards, with swords at their sides, stood vigil outside the door, their expressions solemn, casting a brief glance over Liang Chuan Mountain and his group without any words.
At the foot of the steps outside, Zhao Dezhi and Qian Wen had already arrived earlier with their team, waiting quietly.
Upon seeing Liang Chuan Mountain’s arrival, Zhao Dezhi merely nodded calmly in acknowledgment.
The two had previously enjoyed a good rapport, forming a small group within the Patrol Armor Bureau.
However, as the competition for the Director’s position intensified, a rift developed between them, cooling their once strong friendship for quite some time.
Meanwhile, Qian Wen and Zhao Dezhi had grown closer, engaging in casual conversation with apparent enjoyment.
"Let’s just wait here; it shouldn’t be long before the prisoners are brought out." Liang Chuan Mountain said, crossing his arms.
After about half an hour, the General Department’s doors swung open, and a group of patrol guards emerged. Their official uniforms differed slightly from those of other street patrol guards, with several gold bands woven along the sleeves and pant legs, signifying they were patrol guards from the General Department.
Typically, to serve as a patrol guard in the General Department, one either has a significant background or possesses considerable strength, often having qualities that set them apart from patrol guards of other districts.