Chapter 58: Wanna ride an alligator?
Their meeting became warm after they got relaxed. He introduced them to his party and Howland did the same.
"So, what do I owe the pleasure of your visit?" He asked.
"Son, please don't take my words badly but I want you to forgive my predecessors for ignoring the Neck and the house Reed. You have been so loyal to us and yet we didn't do much for you. You are even mocked by the other northerners. Honestly, If it was me in your shoes I would have started a rebellion years ago. I want to change your life for the better, because when I see your land. I see opportunity," Alexander truthfully said.
Howland Reed was surprised by the worlds of the elderly sitting in front of him. Comparing him as of now with the one he saw in the throne room of Red Keep. There was an earth and sky difference.
"What opportunity, uncle?" He asked.
"Haha... I have been able to procure lots of seeds for food crops that can grow in this swampland." Alexander said. The seeds would have grown even without making the soil fertile. But he still made the soil of the whole neck very fertile.
"Yes, look at these seeds. These are vegetables and fruits. This is Rice and it can easily grow here. I'll also give you written recipes to make tasty dishes with them. You can even make enough to sell them to others." Alexander said as he showed the seeds or roots of rice, paddy, cassava, maize, fruits like cranberries, sweet potatoes and coconut and vegetables like sea lavender, yam, cocoyam, and pumpkin.
There were enough varieties for them to never get bored. Then he taught them how to grow them and also about the time of harvesting. They will be having a bumper harvest of food in about 3-4 months. Cranberries would take much longer though.
Alexander used his magic to imprint his instructions into their brains so they don't mess up and come to him to complain later.