Farming with Entries: From Lord to Emperor-Chapter 515 - 266: I’ll Step In If Necessary (Part 3)
"Rest assured, I will arrange it properly!"
"Hmm, go ahead."
Durant waved his hand, and Leia bowed and left with three Fox Girls.
After arranging everything, Luo De continued to review the Ministry of Agriculture’s reports.
Although the sowing season was ending, the Ministry of Agriculture’s work wasn’t any less.
Apart from food grains, to enrich his own table, Luo De also had Otto plant various vegetables.
Radishes, onions, garlic, cabbage, spinach, peas, etc., were interspersed and planted on the land around the territory.
Newly reclaimed land also needed irrigation channels built around it, and Luo De asked Otto to arrange it and hand it over to the engineering team.
This kind of large project that previously required bringing in a large workforce could be completed in a few days when Rockridge found the time to return.
Moreover, Luo De ordered Otto to arrange for several patrol teams to regularly observe the growth of young sprouts in the fields and pay attention to any unusual seedlings.
No one knew when these seedlings might mutate.
Over recent days, a thousand various mutated Magic Plants had already been discovered, and with the Botanical Garden’s fence just set up, it was already filled with various Magic Plants.
After dealing with these, as soon as Luo De stood up, Vivian spoke first,
"Baron, Mussen just reported from sister’s side, the Snow Wheat has ripened."
"Ah!"
Luo De’s face showed surprise, "Let’s go and take a look together!"
Without hesitation, Luo De headed straight to the two acres of Snow Wheat with Vivian.
The unique Frost Blue Wheat field, under the breeze, stirred waves that captivated the heart, presenting a genuinely dream-like scene.
The crystalline wheat ears shone under the sunlight like numerous diamonds adorning the fields.
"So beautiful..."
Avril’s eyes gleamed, and Vivian was also stunned on the spot.
Not to mention other young wizard girls who had never seen jewelry.
Luo De was also shocked by such beauty, couldn’t help stepping forward, bending down, and gently caressing the wheat ears with his hand.
The cool sensation came from the fingertips, and Luo De could feel the surging Magic Power.
Each grain of wheat was crystalline and exuded an icy blue light as if it held a tiny snowflake inside.
The Snow Wheat stems were sturdy and upright, and when Luo De applied pressure, he found them even stronger than ordinary wheat stems.
"This stem, would it be considered a kind of Magic Material?"
Luo De asked Avril.
Avril nodded and introduced, "The most ordinary magic pen can use this wheat stem as a pen shaft, but... in Ancient Times wizard apprentices generally used it as feed for Magical Beasts."
"...So affluent."
Luo De touched the stem, thinking that this could also be used to make magic paper.
Of course, with just these two acres, it’s not realistic right now.
Luo De picked a Snow Wheat ear, peeled a grain, and put it in his mouth.
The cool and firm feeling was like popping an ice cube into his mouth.
But it didn’t feel cold; instead, there was a refreshing sweetness upon savoring it carefully.
"This taste..."
Luo De savored it carefully, unable to describe it yet
—somewhat like mint-flavored candy, yet not as sweet and fragrant as sugar.
"How is it?"
Avril looked expectantly.
Luo De handed the wheat ear to Avril,
"Have a taste."
Avril carefully took it with both hands, picked a grain and put it in her mouth, squinting as she savored it.
"Anyone interested can give it a try." 𝗳𝐫𝚎𝗲𝚠𝚎𝗯𝕟𝐨𝘃𝚎𝗹.𝗰𝗼𝗺
Luo De brought over the wheat ears, "But only this once, the rest must be reserved for seed."
It’s not that Luo De was stingy; mainly, Snow Wheat determined whether the Northern Wilderness could be sown in winter, and it was exceedingly scarce.
With this two-acre for seed, Luo De wasn’t sure how many acres could be sown this winter.
Luo De was even more looking forward to the next level of Magic Plant, the Frost Blue Wheat.
Frost Blue Wheat can be used to make magic potions.
Cultivating Frost Blue Wheat on a large scale would mean a bulk production of magic potions.
And only magic potions can fully enhance wizard apprentices’ combat and production power.
"Avril, next is the harvest of Snow Wheat."
Luo De’s expression became serious, "This matter is very important. I will have Otto select the most meticulous farmers for the job, and you give them good training."
"Yes, no problem."
Avril nodded continuously, "The texture of this grain is so unique."
Luo De was lost in thought and didn’t respond, but instead advised, "Moreover, have all the apprentices pause their current tasks and supervise the farmers."
Luo De didn’t distrust the farmers of his territory, but Snow Wheat was too important.
Luo De feared the careless work of farmers leading to losses, which could never be recovered even with punishment.
No wonder there were spirit farmers in those cultivation novels from the past life.
It seems he should also cultivate some gardeners to care for Magic Plants.
Luo De couldn’t help but sigh inwardly, feeling the need to cultivate a lot of people.
For development, it seems he has to take shortcuts...
"Dear, what’s the matter?"
Avril asked while noticing Luo De’s contemplation with some concern, "Have you been too tired lately?"
"It’s nothing, unrelated to that."
Luo De smiled and hugged Avril’s slender waist, "I just feel that I’ve been a little too honest before. We could actually just pick other people’s fruits directly."
"Ah?"
Avril was clearly puzzled, not understanding what Luo De was talking about.
Luo De knew his thoughts were a bit erratic, shook his head lightly, and turned to the Guard,
"Serge, notify Durant to see me."
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Inside the Lord Manor.
Durant walked in briskly.
Durant bowed, "Lord, what are your orders?"
"There is something that’s not urgent but very important."
Luo De instructed, "Contact everyone in the Night Language Association and investigate people related to wizards."
"Witches, wizard apprentices, even rumors should be well investigated."
"As long as they can be confirmed to have some skills, let the Night Language Association recruit them, with conditions being a bit generous."
Luo De added, "Especially those who are not well-liked or even discriminated against, we must recruit them."
Durant nodded.
He understood Luo De’s intentions; recruiting these people is much easier than nurturing commoners.
Luo De thought for a moment and said, "Tell them, Black Pine Ridge will not only support their livelihood, ensure their safety but also support their academic research."
"I understand, my lord."
Durant replied:
"I will immediately relay the message to the Night Language Association."
Having said this, Durant did not leave.
"My lord, I also have something to report."
"Tell me," Luo De instructed.
"Makulu sent a message back, someone seems to be constantly watching our caravans."
"And someone always tries to blend into our caravans, all barred by Makulu."
Luo De thoughtfully nodded, "It seems someone can’t hold back anymore."
"Send people early to meet Makulu."
Luo De instructed, "Now the Desert is ours, no need to refrain."
Having said that, Luo De felt it might not be secure enough.
In the wilderness, who knows what those ’robbers’ might do.
"Have the Night Language Association report on the caravan situation anytime."
Luo De said seriously, "When necessary, I will take action."
