In the end, Aslan could only ask Guinevere to show the paper airplane to Merlin and Nicol.
He didn't want to continue wasting time here.
In fact, he has already asked Merlin and Nigel to develop flying props. For example, the bullet airship that Verdillon went to rescue Cruze last time was their experimental work.
Because Aslan didn't understand aerodynamics at all, it would be easier to develop an airplane from scratch than to develop a magic airship.
After all, magic airships are not unavailable on the mainland. There are three in the Magic City, and there is also one in the Arizona Magic Empire.
But now he doesn't need to take care of these things. There is an enthusiastic little girl like Guineaville to help, so that Nicol and Merlin will have a headache.
During the luncheon, Aslan invited Duke Durandal to dine with him again.
The two parties had a good conversation, and Aslan promptly brought out herbicides and insecticides, as well as the latest improved crops of wheat and corn.
"Marquis Aslan, what are you?" Duke Durandal looked at the thing in front of him suspiciously. He couldn't figure out what Aslan meant for a long time.
He might be able to understand the two bottles of potion, but what do corn and wheat mean?
As a qualified noble lord, it is very rare for him to be able to recognize wheat. He cannot see any difference between the wheat in front of him and the wheat he sees in ordinary days.
"These two chemicals, one is an insecticide and the other is an herbicide, can be used in agricultural production. The name of the wheat is 'Billy No. 2', which evolved from Billy City wheat, and its yield is that of ordinary wheat.
Four times. This is Heilong corn, which was introduced and evolved from the Asian subcontinent. The annual yield per mu is about three thousand kilograms."
Aslan didn't need to explain the rest clearly. Duke Durandal already understood what Aslan meant, and he also understood why the food production in Merlox Province was so high.
If these two crops are introduced to the northern provinces, the food problems in the northern provinces can be alleviated to a great extent.
Duke Durandal suddenly remembered that before leaving, Duke Uzmi had mentioned to him the purchase of fertilizers from Merox Province, a magical item that could increase the fertility of the land.
"Does Marquis Aslan mean to cooperate in the grain business?" Duke Durandal's thoughts changed rapidly, but on the surface he still looked calm.
"Are you interested? With these things, and under the guidance of my agricultural staff, it is enough to increase the food production in the territory more than ten times. You must have noticed that there are never any fallow fields in my territory!" Aslan smiled.
said.
Duke Durandal's eyes widened, and he finally realized the key to the matter.
In order to ensure the fertility of the land, most farmers divide their fields into three parts and cultivate them in turns. In this way, two-thirds of the land is wasted. Coupled with high-yielding crops, it is not empty talk to increase food production more than ten times.
With the current price of grain, it is a bit excessive to say that we are farming gold, but there is no problem in saying that we are farming silver coins.
"Marquis Aslan! What do you want from me?" Duke Durandal asked.
"It's very simple!" Aslan took out a contract from the magic space and handed it to Duke Durandal.
This is a cooperation treaty. Aslan leases Duke Durandal's land to grow food. Aslan provides technology and seeds, and Durandal also sends people to be responsible for farming. After the completion of the transaction, 90% of the food belongs to Aslan, and the rest
One percent is the Duke of Durandal.
This agreement may seem unfair, but in fact it is not a loss to Duke Durandal. If it is true as Aslan said, the output can reach more than ten times, and the harvest of 10% will be more than he used to.
This can be regarded as a kind of technology exchange for income. Aslan's contract was signed for ten years, but Duke Durandal abruptly changed it to five years.
The Duke of Durandal knew very well that as soon as five years passed, all the land developed by Aslan would be his, and the serfs would be trained by officials sent by Aslan to become farming experts.
At that time, he only needs to follow the steps to obtain the food foundation left by Aslan, and then use this foundation to expand the planting area. Maybe he can take this opportunity to become the largest food supplier in the Kingdom of Cleveland.
As long as he does that, he can completely control the price of food in the Kingdom of Cleveland.
Under the business operations of the Maxim Chamber of Commerce over the years, the mainland nobles have also learned more or less advanced business knowledge, such as the huge profits of industrial monopolies.
The two sides argued over the distribution of grain and the life span of the land without giving in at all. It took two full hours before both sides got an answer they were satisfied with.
"I can understand herbicides, but what are the effects of insecticides? Can they kill locusts?" Duke Durandal put away the contract and asked with a smile on his face.
Aslan nodded and said.
"It was specially developed for locusts, but the plants must not be eaten within a week after being sprayed. It is very likely to cause poisoning. Those who consume too much toxins may even be life-threatening."
Duke Durandal nodded. He didn't care too much about it, as long as he controlled the time of the pesticide.
Duke Durandal left New Merlot Castle with a smile on his face. Aslan, who should have been depressed, could not help but smile proudly when he stepped out of the gate of New Merlot Castle.
Pesticides also have another effect, which Aslan did not mention, which is that they can cause crop yields to decrease.
Its effect can only be reflected on three crops: wheat, corn, and rice. Crops mainly belonging to these three systems. As long as they are sprayed, the crops will definitely reduce their yield by one-third, so that Aslan's magic can transform them.
The high seed yield is more prominent.
Coupled with the characteristics of herbicides, once these two drugs are fully used in the Kingdom of Cleveland, they will definitely cause a new wave of food shortages.
By then, Merlo City's high-yield grain seeds will be fully promoted, and Aslan can use this as an opportunity to purchase grains. As long as the grains are not too low, both the people and the nobles must sell grains to
Aslan.
Is it okay not to sell? Of course, but next time don’t think about buying food seeds from Aslan. Just plant the original seeds. Facing the old seeds with reduced yield, it is better to plant high-yield magically modified seeds. At least you can make a small profit.
One stroke.
Over time, Aslan easily became the largest food supplier in the Kingdom of Cleveland without doing anything.
As for saving grain seeds, there is no need to worry at all, because after the first generation, the grain yield of each subsequent generation will be reduced by half, and it will eventually become a weed.