piratefiction Chapter 132 Don't beat around the bush
Chapter 132 Don't beat around the bush
Richard slowly pushed the wooden box into the shadows of the bookshelf. When he turned around, all the gentleness had vanished from his face, leaving only the calm and composure befitting a lord.
We went back to the first floor.
The scholars in the hall remained standing stiffly, while the young people secretly glanced at their former classmate's younger brother out of the corner of their eyes.
He is only an adult, but his steps are more steady than most people's.
Felix's face instantly broke into a respectful smile, even more earnest than when he had faced the mockery earlier.
"My lord, have you finished reading the letter?"
"Freya is my proudest disciple and the most outstanding young scholar in the history of the Mystic Academy."
"She wrote to invite us to Chiffon to impart knowledge and cultivate talent in your territory. I dared not neglect her invitation and came over immediately upon receiving the letter."
Richard did not respond immediately, but walked straight to the lord's seat and sat down, tapping his fingers lightly on the armrest.
Seeing the other party's humble attitude, and remembering that her fourth sister had said she was not bewitched by him, the malice in her heart towards him dissipated considerably.
Because of Felix's incident, Richard didn't have a good impression of scholars.
Since the North only has this one academy, he didn't even consider them when thinking about building a basic management system for his territory.
but.
Richard was very puzzled at that moment.
"Professor Felix, you are a scholar, not a businessman. It seems a bit difficult for you to beat around the bush."
"My sister Freya only asked you to send a few scholars to impart knowledge, but you brought the entire academy here. What are you trying to do?"
The tradition of wolf cubs clearing land involved bringing a total of one hundred serfs and ten guards, with at most recruiting a dozen or so free men. This was common knowledge among the upper echelons.
And now?
Not only did the dean personally come, but he also brought most of the scholars from the academy with him.
This is far beyond what Fourth Sister requested. Even if chiffon cakes develop rapidly, it wouldn't require more than twenty scholars. What are they trying to do?
Felix rubbed his hands awkwardly, lowered his head, and dared not look Richard in the eye.
The young scholars behind him were also instantly flustered. They exchanged glances discreetly, clearly understanding that such "aid" was indeed illogical.
"Your Excellency is wise."
Felix composed himself and, forcing a smile, revealed his true purpose.
"Recently, things have been very turbulent in the North. Many territories are undergoing large-scale transformation of farmland. After making inquiries, I learned that a wise man has developed a new farming technique."
"I later learned from a familiar lord that it was your doing."
Speaking of which...
His tone became fervent, and his eyes gleamed with the thirst for knowledge a scholar could have.
"The significance of this technology to the North and even the entire Star Empire, and its contribution to the progress of all humanity, cannot be overstated."
"I know you are a true genius, so I have taken the liberty of coming here to have an in-depth discussion and exchange with you."
"To show our sincerity, we brought scholars from the academy to provide knowledge assistance. They can also help you verify the authenticity and completeness of the farming techniques."
"The Academy of Mysteries will not accept any payment for this aid. We will take care of our own meals and are even willing to pay rent to rent houses."
"I only hope to learn a little bit from you to improve this great technology."
...
Richard frowned.
He had wanted to keep a low profile and had told Frost not to reveal that the technique was his doing.
Brad wouldn't be that stupid, otherwise it would affect the sale of the technology, so he could only have found out from Benlang.
What is the older brother doing?
Is he trying to make a name for himself?
Forget it.
Richard shook his head and refused:
"You've probably already seen the copy of 'The Farming Guide,' right? The steps and methods are written very clearly in it."
"As long as you can read, you can do it. It's just farming. It's not like you're studying the movements of the sun, moon, and stars. What's there to discuss?"
"I'm busy developing new territory right now, I have a lot to do, and I don't have that much extra energy."
Upon hearing this...
Felix quickly retorted, raising his voice several decibels.
"That's different!"
"My lord, your technology is indeed remarkable, but it's not perfect and there's still a great deal of room for improvement!"
Richard's heart skipped a beat.
He wrote "The Farming Guide" based on his basic agricultural knowledge of Earth and his own personal experience.
Their farming techniques are definitely superior to those of the Huanxing Continent, but they can't compare to those of the big shots at the Blue Star Agricultural Academy. Their techniques are the textbook of comprehensive, localized methods.
In other words, there are indeed some areas in his writing that could be improved.
for example...
"You mean the impact of climate?"
Everyone knows that geography and climate have a significant impact on agriculture, but this area of knowledge is too complex and profound.
He only wrote content specifically about the environment and climate of the North, and didn't bother with anything else.
Upon hearing the word "climate," Felix's eyes lit up as if he had found a kindred spirit, and he nodded quickly.
"Exactly!"
"My lord is indeed wise!"
"The furrow method you proposed works naturally in places like the North, but it seems to have problems in hot, dry areas like the East!"
He excitedly took two steps forward, completely forgetting his previous restraint.
"In the summer, the sun shines intensely in the eastern region, and water evaporates quickly. If crops are planted on ridges, their roots will quickly dry out and wither."
"But what if we planted the crops in the furrows, using the relatively moist soil at the bottom to retain moisture, and then covered them with straw? Wouldn't that be even better?"
"The soil layer in the mountains of the western border is shallow, so your dense planting method doesn't seem to be very suitable. If we change to wide-row, sparse planting..."
Felix spoke at length, describing everything from the heat of the East to the rain of the South, from the barrenness of the mountains to the fertility of the plains.
The text lists three or four optimization schemes under different terrains and climates, presented in a clear and logical manner.
"certainly."
"These all need to be tested and verified. You are an expert in this field, which is why I wanted to discuss with you whether my ideas are feasible."
...
Richard listened quietly, and he had to admit that Felix was indeed a renowned scholar in the North, and truly possessed real talent and learning.
In such a short time, they discovered the missing elements in his technology and found areas for optimization.
The world lags behind only in technological accumulation, not in the wisdom of scholars.
Scholars like Felix were people who pursued truth and knowledge; otherwise, they wouldn't have encouraged Freya to study light magic.
His farming techniques, like a small spark, opened the door to new ideas for them.
They would keep adding fuel to the fire, and it would soon burst into flames like an erupting volcano, taking civilization a step further.
Food is fundamental to human survival, and no one can ignore technologies that can increase production.
Richard suddenly realized...
What he initially used to snowball his initial funding for pioneering work will soon trigger a transformation in this era...
If the overall food production in all human territories increases by 30% to 50%, then food prices will definitely fluctuate, right?
If some people refuse to sell in order to stabilize grain prices, then others will inevitably sell at low prices in order to recoup funds.
This ultimately led to a series of chemical reactions in society...
Richard didn't know if it would happen.
But the butterfly's wings have already flapped, and one day in the future, a storm will surely sweep across the entire world...
interesting...
Richard smiled.