Chapter 36 Population Explosion
"The farming tools ordered from Ironforge have already been delivered, and the slaves have started plowing and sowing seeds as you instructed. Would you like to go have a look?"
"Of course, I want to see."
Even though he wrote an agricultural manual based on his memories, Noah was not at ease. Upon hearing Selena’s words, he immediately decided to visit the site to see for himself.
After returning from inspecting the territory, all of Noah’s numerous requests were granted, including but not limited to designating sixty hectares of land outside the city for him, assigning three hundred slaves, and sending the first custom order to the now-submissive Ironforge.
For the Augustus family today, diverting those resources was a mere trifle. Many people thought it was like indulging a fledgling; as long as the Golden Dragon was pleased, wastefulness didn’t matter. After all, the benefits the Golden Dragon brought were far greater.
Noah could vaguely sense this, but he didn’t care either, because from planting to the maturity of a wheat season takes only three to four months. When the harvest day comes, the yield from meticulous cultivation will silence all criticism.
Outside Elisium City, on the main road frequently traversed by large caravans, half-armored guards stood in formation with guns, and heavy knights, with fierce looks, patrolled back and forth. Inside the carriage surrounded and protected by them, Noah inspected diligently.
Noah deliberately chose the land given by the Augustus family beside the main road so that passersby could see it, as it was a demonstration field.
He wanted to promote the ridge farming method and must produce tangible and visible results; otherwise, could he forcefully promote it based on his adoptive father’s prestige as a legendary Great Duke? As indulgent as they might be, this was not something to be done recklessly, as the family’s continuation depended on the territory.
When people personally see the doubled grain yields from meticulous cultivation, even if he doesn’t say it, even without orders from the Lord, the farmers who witness it will make every effort to mimic and learn.