parentshiftbook Chapter 50 I'm Not Drunk
Chapter 50 I'm Not Drunk
Richard had anticipated this.
"I'm not drunk."
He pulled a beautifully crafted leather booklet from his pocket, waved it around, and a confident smile appeared on his lips.
"That's my source of confidence."
"The information contained within can greatly optimize and improve existing farming methods, ultimately increasing crop yields by at least 30%!"
This little booklet contains the agricultural techniques he has summarized!
On this continent of Huanxing, where farming practices are still at a level similar to that of the Middle Ages, these technologies are undoubtedly a game-changer.
The serfs on the Huanxing Continent have always practiced extensive farming, scattering seeds haphazardly on the tilled land without dividing them into rows or understanding how to compost.
When soil fertility is insufficient, simply leaving it fallow and waiting for it to recover naturally is extremely inefficient.
The cultivation of life crops relies entirely on luck; no one knows or attempts to actively increase their mutation rate.
However, the farming techniques on Earth are completely different.
Ridge cultivation divides the land into furrows, which not only facilitates drainage and flood prevention but also increases soil temperature, allowing seeds to germinate faster.
Deep tillage and weeding prevent weeds from competing with crops for nutrients, while also loosening the soil to allow crop roots to better absorb water and fertilizer.
Crop rotation, where different crops are planted alternately, such as rotating legumes with grains, helps nourish the soil and prevents the rapid depletion of soil fertility.
Composting technology mixes and ferments straw, manure, fallen leaves, etc., to produce organic fertilizer, which can quickly improve soil fertility and even eliminate the land waste caused by crop rotation.
There is also seed selection and preservation, which involves choosing plump and vigorous seeds to save for cultivation the following year, thus continuously optimizing the varieties.
These technologies may seem simple, but they are valuable assets accumulated by agricultural civilizations over thousands of years, and they can fundamentally change backward farming methods.
of course.
No matter how much he modified it, it couldn't beat the system-enhanced adapted farmland, so Richard decided to sell the farming technology for money.
and.
The 30% increase in production was just his conservative estimate; in reality, it would definitely be higher. Coming from a rural background on Earth, he had a certain level of confidence in his knowledge in this area.
In the future, he will be able to sell ordinary grains and life-sustaining foods on a large scale, which will also provide a good cover for his public appearance.
...
Hearing his confident statement, Lucy gasped, her icy blue eyes filled with disbelief.
Viscount Brad suddenly propped himself up on the table and stood up, an invisible energy wave emanating from his body that instantly swept through the entire castle hall!
Starlight's extraordinary aura is fully unleashed!
The silver cutlery on the table trembled slightly, and dozens of candles flickered violently in the same direction as if blown by a gale.
The interplay of light and shadow shattered the warm atmosphere, suddenly turning it heavy and oppressive!
He stared intently at the booklet, his eyes burning as if he wanted to pierce through its cover and see right through its contents.
Taking a deep breath, forcibly suppressing a certain impulse, he said in a deep voice:
"Richard, are you sure you're not kidding me? A 30% increase in crop yield? How is that even possible?"
As a lord, no one knew better than him what a 30% increase in crop yields meant.
Frostland has about 1.6 million acres of farmland, which is cultivated in a two-field rotation system, and the main crops grown are cold-resistant rye and oats.
The total annual grain output was only 30 million kilograms. After deducting the costs of seeds, serf food, army food, and feeding warhorses, the final output was only a few million kilograms.
At a price of three copper coins per kilogram, that's only about seven hundred gold coins, even with various taxes levied on free citizens.
However, after deducting various miscellaneous expenses such as army salaries, territory construction, equipment and supplies, the total comes to about a thousand gold coins.
If Richard's method is true, a 30% increase in production would amount to 45 million kilograms, an extra 9 million kilograms!
—More than 2,700 gold coins!
Ten thousand gold coins?
You can recoup your investment in less than four years, and then there will be a steady stream of huge profits. This is not just farming technology, it's practically an inexhaustible gold mine!
and...
A 30% increase in the yield of ordinary crops means that the chance of mutation in living crops will also increase by 30%!
Life-sustaining food is linked to combat power. With so much more food, the Frost Army's strength will also increase by a level!
...
"I'm not joking."
Richard stood up, placed his hand on his chest, bowed slightly to Brad, and then continued:
"Over the years, I have dedicated myself to researching agricultural techniques and have finally developed a farming guide that requires no magic, alchemy, or extraordinary professionals."
"On the day I left Benlang, I taught this technique to my older brother. I guess he's already started optimizing some of the farmland in Benlang territory according to the instructions."
"If you don't believe me, you can send a few cavalrymen to Wolf March to scout. I'm sure you'll get the news soon."
Richard didn't know how to manufacture industrial products like airplanes, cannons, guns, and engines, but he did have farming experience on Earth.
Any farmer who has ever farmed knows some basic farming techniques, so this is certainly not difficult for him. Writing a guide based on his past experience is quite simple.
...
With the endorsement of Benlang, the authenticity of this technology is undoubtedly greatly enhanced.
Brad and Lucy exchanged a glance, both seeing shock and disbelief in each other's eyes.
Earl of the Wolf is a man of composure and would never joke about something so crucial to the foundation of his territory.
If the Wolf Territory is indeed implementing this technology, then it means that Richard's research results are very likely genuine!
Brad slowly sat down, his gaze still fixed on the booklet, his chest heaving violently, clearly still reeling from the immense shock.
But the thought of the enormous sum of ten thousand gold coins made him slump back in his lord's chair, close his eyes, and look deeply troubled.
Although Frosthold has more wealth than other minor noble territories, it still absolutely cannot produce so many gold coins all at once.
Especially now, preparations must be made for the upcoming expedition.
Lucy's face also showed difficulty. She gently bit her lower lip, her tone pleading.
"Richard..."
"This price is just too high; Frost Collar really can't afford it."
She certainly wanted this technology too.
I thought what the other party said was a fantasy, but now that I think about it carefully, I can earn thousands of extra gold coins every year, which is almost as much as the output of a wealthy territory. It's really not expensive!
But as the heir, she was well aware of the territory's financial situation; ten thousand gold coins was an unbearable burden for them.
Richard looked at the frustrated expressions on Frost and his daughter's faces, his serious expression fading, and a relaxed smile appeared on his lips.
"Ten thousand gold coins was the price I paid before I entered Frostholdt."
"Now..."
"The price has changed; it's now only one thousand gold coins. I wonder if Viscount Brad is interested?"
Lucy's eyes lit up instantly!
"A thousand gold coins!?"
Brad also suddenly opened his eyes, his face filled with disbelief. Just as he was about to speak, he heard Richard continue laughing:
"Not only that, Your Excellency can also help me sell this technology. No matter how many gold coins you sell it to other lords for, I will split the profits with you fifty-fifty."
These words were spoken.
The entire hall fell into a deathly silence instantly.
Lucy's mouth gaped open, speechless for a long time, her face filled with shock and ecstasy.
Brad sat up straight, his breathing becoming rapid. His extraordinary aura, at the Star-level, fluctuated again, but this time it was clearly scattered and the candlelight flickered unevenly.
One thousand gold coins!
And you can even participate in profit sharing!
This isn't just a concession; it's like a windfall!