Buzz.
The stone bell in the center of the Heaven Fortress's first-level platform rang, marking the official start of a new day.
The Giant Stone Territory was small in scale, but that was also an advantage.
The survivors who had joined last night had already integrated quickly. They had been assigned various duties and jobs that provided two meals a day.
"So many people joined at once. Fortunately, we stored quite a lot of fresh water a few days ago. We can barely last another two or three days, enough to hold out until we open up the route for fetching water again."
Inside the stone house bearing the lord's plaque, a middle-aged man in a plain hemp robe adjusted his glasses and spoke in a clear, orderly manner.
The man's name was Lu Ding.
On Earth, he had been an accountant at a major corporation. He was proficient in account management and adept at handling human relationships.
Old Zhang had promoted Lu Ding to be the Giant Stone Territory's resource supervisor. As it turned out, that choice had been correct.
Although the territory's population had now risen to nearly a thousand, Lu Ding could still organize the entry, distribution, and use of every resource in a clear and orderly manner.
"Food isn't in short supply for now. Including what Lord Ji brought back through trade, our current consumption plan should let us last at least forty days, enough to hold out until the autumn harvest arrives."
"However, that depends on us not expanding further. If several hundred more people arrive like they did yesterday, these supplies may last only one or two weeks. We'll have to continue seeking trades with the outside world."
"As for construction and development, once the population grows, we'll need more stone houses. We'll also