The main food crop in Prandal was very similar to wheat on Earth. It was a crop with a high starch content. The people here called it "Kaldar", but for the sake of convenience, Tang En decided to treat it as wheat.
Although wheat did not need as much water as rice, the soil in the farmland was obviously dry and cracked. However, the wheat was already half a foot tall and needed water. If this continued, how could the yield be high?
"It's the Month of Jubilation now, and it's almost the Month of Summer. The temperature is rising, so it's normal for the soil to be dry, right?"
Fiona was, after all, a noble and had never farmed before, so she could not see the problem.
"You can't say that. The Emerald River is right next to us, but the farmland is dry. This is very abnormal … Wait, didn't you dig an aqueduct?"
Tang En's last sentence was directed at the farmer next to him.
"Aqueduct? What's that? "
The farmer looked confused.
"Dig an aqueduct to draw water from the Emerald River for irrigation."
Tang En was very surprised. No matter how big the difference between the two worlds was, it was impossible not to know such basic things, right? No matter how stupid a farmer was, he would know to draw water from the river when there was a drought, right? How big of a deal was digging an aqueduct? Couldn't they think of this?
A civilization had developed for so many years, so it shouldn't be at the level of relying on the sky for food, right?
"Oh, I understand, but Sir Lord, that's impossible."
At this time, Elsa interrupted, "The Emerald River's terrain is lower than here. Even if we dig an aqueduct, the water won't flow over."
"I see!"
Tang En suddenly understood and then frowned. This world did not have things like pumps and sprinklers. Although there were more convenient magic, mages could not condescend to stay in the farmland and become rainmakers.
Suddenly, Tang En clapped his hands, "Right, waterwheel! How could I forget about that? "
"Waterwheel?"
Hearing Tang En mention an unfamiliar term, Fiona, Elsa, and the others were confused again.
As mentioned before, the main power of this world was controlled by Heaven's Bearers. Heaven's Bearers were the so-called people who could awaken their talents and become Professions. Warriors and Mages were all Heaven's Bearers.
With the advent of these Divines, the development of the fundamental forces of the world, which was the development of physics, was in a stagnant state. When encountering problems that were difficult to solve, the Divines who were warriors would either use brute force to solve it, or the Mages would use magic to solve it. Very few ordinary people would think about how they could solve problems.
You don't believe me? Take a look at the natives of this world. Dwarves and Goblins, even without magic, had already reached the level of nuclear bombs ten thousand years ago!
The reason why the Gnomes and Gnomes were so weak now was because they had blown up their home and their technology tree!
In the end, it was the other races' turn to catch up.
It was an indisputable fact that individual strength limited the growth of a group's strength.
Danny's father was a miller, but his family's mill did not use wind power, but animal power. The efficiency was low, and they had to feed the animals, so the cost was naturally high. If there was a windmill, they could save a lot of money.
"A waterwheel is to use the power of water to raise it high, and then use the water's own gravity to make it flow to the farmland … Forget it, it's useless to explain it to you."
Tang En looked at their blank expressions and knew that it was a waste of effort. It was better to go back and discuss it with Brian. Dwarves and Gnomes often interacted with each other, so he might be able to understand the beauty of it. [e1]
"Don't worry, I'll find a way to solve this problem. There will be water to irrigate the farmland soon, so you don't have to worry."
Tang En smiled at the farmer, "Trust me, this year's harvest will be very good."
"We trust you …"
After the farmer finished speaking, he looked at Tang En hesitantly, as if he had something to say but did not dare to say it.
"What's wrong? Do you have any other questions? "
The farmer plucked up his courage and asked, "My Lord, we saw the notice on the bulletin board in the square this morning. You announced a tax reduction of five percent. Is this true?"
So efficient?
Tang En looked at Fiona, a little surprised. Fiona raised her face proudly, as if she was looking forward to his praise.
Tang En retracted his gaze and smiled at the farmer, "Of course it's true."
The proud Fiona's face stiffened, and she stomped her feet hatefully. This guy!
"Great! It's really great! "
The farmers cheered when they heard this, holding each other's big rough hands and shedding tears of excitement.
Five percent … It's only a five percent tax reduction … They're so excited.
Tang En's heart was very complicated. Farmers, no matter which world they were from, were so simple. What they wanted was to fill their stomachs and then have a little money in their hands. Unfortunately, such a humble wish was difficult to realize.
"If you believe in me and trust me, then I will definitely bring you a happy life."
Tang En was very serious and solemn as he promised them, "In the next few days, you will see the changes in Ellington. I promise you that you will witness the rise of Ellington."
Elsa blinked her eyes, her heart full of excitement. At this moment, she felt that Tang En was really full of powerful charm!
Elijah, who was next to her, was very naive. She thought that Big Brother Tang En was a good person, so everyone would like him. Children's thoughts were just that simple.
After walking around the fields and memorizing the general situation of the fields, they walked towards the southwest side of Ellington. After walking for a short distance and going down a small slope, they saw the Emerald River.
On the west side of the Emerald River was a dense forest. Tall and strong trees spread into the mountains in front of them, forming an endless sea of trees. That was the Emerald Forest, which was also the territory of the elves.
On the east side was Ellington's territory. Large patches of vegetation and moist shrubs grew on the river bank. There were also some relatively sparse and short trees, forming a sharp contrast with the opposite bank.
"It's here!"
Elijah waved her small hands happily, "There are so many peppermints here."
Tang En took a deep breath. The fresh air was filled with the fragrance of peppermint, which made him feel refreshed. Looking around, there were many peppermints growing on the river bank. This made Tang En's heart calm down. At the same time, other thoughts appeared in his mind.
The climate here was so suitable for peppermint to grow. Peppermint could be cultivated as a cash crop for Ellington. He could mobilize everyone to plant it together.
Then, he could create an essential oil extraction equipment, which could be used to process peppermint spices, peppermint candies, peppermint soap, peppermint toothpaste, peppermint soda, and so on …
Perhaps, these peppermints could make him a sum of money?
Tang En's eyes shone with a golden light. In his eyes, this patch of peppermint was not a nameless plant, but a patch of shining gold coins!
"These eye-catching grass … Oh, what's so good about peppermint?"
Elsa asked curiously, "Although it smells good just a little bit, when a large patch of it matures, the surrounding area will be filled with that smell. It's so suffocating."
"Haha, what do you think is so good about it?"
Tang En laughed and patted Elsa's head, "Elsa, if I say that these peppermints can bring a lot of money to Ellington in the future, do you believe me?"
Elsa hesitated, but Elijah said without hesitation, "As long as big brother says it, I believe it!"
"Oh? Aren't you afraid that I'll lie to you? "
"No! Because big brother is a good person! "
"A good person …"
Tang En touched his nose, "Well … big brother will treat you to lollipops in the future."
"Lollipops? What's that? "
"You'll know in the future … Fiona?"
Tang En noticed that Fiona seemed to be in a daze, so he called her a little strangely.
"You said that these peppermints can make money?"
As soon as Fiona turned her head, Tang En was dumbfounded. He thought that he was greedy enough, but he did not expect that Fiona's reaction would be even more exaggerated after hearing that these peppermints could make money!
She had completely entered a fanatical state!
"My Lord! What's the use of these peppermints? Can it increase the speed of meditation? Or does it have a special effect on magicians? Can it restore magic power? Or can it be used as a special spellcasting material? "
Fiona asked a bunch of questions. Because she knew that Tang En was a magician, she subconsciously thought that these peppermints had a special effect on magicians.
"It's useless, it's all useless …"
Tang En wiped his cold sweat, "This is just an ordinary plant …"
"Ordinary plant?"
"Yes, it's very ordinary, but the fragrance is a little special."
Fiona immediately lost interest, "Just like that …"
For the Prandal people, whether a thing had great value or not depended on whether it had an effect on the Seer.
For example, the reason why magic metals were so precious was that they could accommodate the power of the elements very well, and the equipment made from them could improve combat effectiveness.
Some herbs were so expensive because they could be made into various potions in the hands of alchemists, which could improve combat effectiveness or heal injuries.
A completely ordinary plant with a special smell could make money?
Fiona scoffed at this. Even if Tang En was a very powerful magician, she still thought that Tang En was bragging.
Don't forget that the Rosa d 'Oro family started out in business. In terms of business, her sense of smell was much sharper than Tang En's.
"You don't believe me?"
Tang En snorted, "Do you dare to make a bet with me?"
"What kind of bet?"
Tang En said with a smile, "If these peppermints can make money, you'll work for me for the rest of your life. How about it?"
"Why not?"
Fiona's heart skipped a beat, but she said as if nothing had happened, "But, the so-called money, how much is it?"
Tang En thought for a moment and raised a finger.
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