When Maloney listened to David introducing the few villagers in his village, his first reaction was that he seemed, probably, seemingly, to be late?
He had previously considered whether to invest in David, but looking at the situation in Winter Village, weren't there too many people 'betting' on David?
Although he didn't know where the families of Watney, Fording and Crawford were from? And it couldn't be said that there were no civilians with surnames at all, but he definitely didn't believe that these few people gathered in a newly built village in such a remote area.
It appeared here because of some strange coincidence.
What's more, although the lumberjack named Tirion Fordring seems to be very polite and respectful to him, his special temperament cannot be ignored at all - it feels like he is facing his own father.
Grandfather, or the top nobles of Iron Tree Fort, because this feeling was too ridiculous, Maloney suspected that he might have lost his judgment because he was tired from the rush.
After riding into the village and sitting at the table where David and the others usually ate, Maloney would turn around from time to time to look for Tirion Fordring, trying to make sure he had made a mistake. However, it was called Tirion.
The lumberjack disappeared somewhere, but it was Mark Watney whom he had not seen before. Maloney finally saw him in person.
"Is this a farmer?"
Although Mark Watney's appearance is not particularly outstanding, he is also wearing very ordinary coarse clothes. After Fording saw someone coming from a distance, he informed Mark of the temporary change of clothes, so Maloney did not see him at the first time.
After meeting Mark at this time, he felt that he was facing a scholar with rich knowledge, not a farmer who only knew how to farm.
Now he was certain that David's identity was very unusual, otherwise he would not have received such strong support.
As for a young man who is suspected to be a descendant of a noble, joined the pioneering team and became the village chief, and obtained the territory, do you want to expose it?
Maloney made the decision almost as soon as she judged David's identity: It's none of my business!
It's true that he came to inspect Coldong Village, but what he wanted to inspect was whether Coldong Village was a qualified village? Has farmland been reclaimed? Is there stable crop output? Can it support ordinary people on this land?
On life?
After confirming these things, check the surrounding geographical conditions and whether there are any mineral deposits or special products on this land.
In Mark's opinion, no matter how bad the environment is, can it be worse than Mars? So as long as there are suitable means, he believes that this land can grow any crop he wants, whether it is wheat, vegetables or fruits!
Maloney listened to Mark's various rhetoric and had already determined the identity of the other party in her heart: This is a scholar in this field! He came here to ensure that David's Winter Village could successfully produce crops. No wonder potatoes were discovered.
This crop has never been discovered before.
"Don't worry, Mark is not an idiot!" After all, he is a scientist who can join the Mars Exploration Project team. This not only requires Mark to reach the top level in the industry in his own profession, but also to be able to complete additional training. To be able to do this
People who are naturally not stupid.
"Of course not." Fording could give the answer without even checking it: "Except for some of the potatoes harvested in the last batch of potatoes that were left as our food, the rest were replanted." They left them for themselves.
The food reserve is not as much as fifty kilograms, only about twenty kilograms.
Several family names turned around in his mind. It was definitely not an ordinary family that could use such excellent resources. But after several names flashed through his mind, he almost broke out in a cold sweat. Maloney realized that it would be inappropriate to continue to dwell on this issue.
What a good thing, I decisively stopped thinking...
The reason is very simple. What benefit does it bring to David to reveal his 'real' identity? Absolutely not! The requirements for identity in the Tiran Kingdom's development decree are very loose. As long as they are citizens of the Tiran Kingdom, they can participate, whether they are nobles or nobles.
civilian.
"It depends on how you arranged it, David?" Fording looked at David, and then at Laura, who was standing next to him. Although he didn't say anything, the meaning he wanted to express was already obvious - if
If David and Laura live in a room, he can go and live with Mark; if David wants to live in a wooden house with Mark, Fording can only go to the big wooden house for a few days.
"Well, just buy a live chicken to try first, and then decide whether to buy more chickens, ducks, pigs, and sheep after confirming the situation." There is no need to buy it immediately before you are sure that it can be delivered: "But it's like how to raise it.
Books about chickens, ducks, pigs, sheep, etc., you can buy some in advance and send them to you."
At this time, Fording walked around and came to David's wooden house. He walked to David and whispered: "Two of those soldiers were resting, and the other two were in the village."
Patrolling outside.”
In addition to the relatively small number of seeds at the beginning, which limited the output, the main reason is that the people in Winter Village do not completely rely on potatoes for their livelihood. Whether it is the food that Mark brought from the Mars base or the food that Laura brought from her hometown in England, they all
It allows them not to worry about eating.
"I'm going to Laura's place." There is nothing to hide in this kind of thing. David immediately answered Fording's question and asked how many potatoes there are in the village now: "How much potatoes are in stock? Is it enough for fifty kilograms?
?”
Even though Mark was sitting there bragging and bragging, in fact he never said a word that he shouldn't have said.
Not to mention that David is just a suspected descendant of a noble, even if he is really a noble, it is not a big deal. At the same time, David's situation has brought some inspiration to Maloney: he can also perform similar operations when needed.
?After all, as a rich and powerful noble, it is not strange to have several illegitimate children.
In this case, whose child is this David?
David tidied up his cabin and observed Maloney's condition from time to time.
By the way, Maloney made up his mind about Tirion Fordring's identity - maybe he was a powerful knight, maybe he was the personal bodyguard arranged for David.
Finally, there was Knight Hackett. After turning around, he also returned to Maloney's vicinity and stood guard not far behind Maloney.
Even when the development order was first issued, the main force in developing new land was the nobles of the kingdom, especially the descendants of the nobles who could not inherit the territory of their elders! Until the territory of the Kingdom of Tilan increased to a certain extent, and all the good places were occupied
, only some bitter and cold places were left, and the nobles gradually 'withdrew' from this activity.
"Although the winter in this area is a bit cold and ordinary crops cannot grow, it is still a territory."
"While Maloney is taking people around to inspect the surrounding situation, shall I go back and buy a live chicken to try?" Laura will definitely have to go back, and she can only be responsible for the fifty kilograms of potatoes promised.
"By the way, I arranged for the old hunter with the child to rest in my wooden house." Tirion was leading Maloney to visit the general situation of Winter Village when David led him - actually just to take a look.
In those small farmlands, I learned from Laura the general situation of these people. Addis and Alfie were not officials of Iron Tree Fort or their followers, but would become the "own people" of the villagers in Winter Village. Naturally,
Some care will be taken individually.
David directly told Fording that he had 'sold' fifty kilograms of potatoes to Captain Gregory of the Northern Post. In addition to making the first payment, he could also exchange them for chickens, ducks, horses, etc.
"Why do you suddenly need fifty kilograms of potatoes?"
"Speaking of this..." Fording seemed to have remembered something, and suddenly mentioned something that everyone had ignored: "Large livestock such as cattle and horses are difficult to handle, but chickens, ducks, and even pigs and sheep, we seem to be able to try it ourselves.
Solve it?"
With this idea, Maloney became more concerned about some things. He kept chatting with Mark about the situation of the land. He wanted to know if nothing could be grown on this land except potatoes?
"It's not that it's absolutely impossible to grow, it's just more troublesome at most." For Mark Watney, who comes from a more advanced world and has more advanced planting concepts, nothing is absolutely impossible, especially when it comes to the potatoes he grows on Mars.
After successfully sprouting, his self-confidence has exploded.
As for David's identity? It has nothing to do with his work. Not to mention that the identity of David and these villagers is just his speculation. Even if it is confirmed, Maloney will not expose this matter.
You know, except for Maloney Mansfield, who can live in David's wooden house, the rest, including Knight Hackett, can only rest in the temporary large wooden house that has not been demolished.
Previously I had only determined that if I wanted to carry something, I had to 'lift' it, which is why I couldn't bring anything too big or heavy.
"What about you?"
Considering his own feelings, maybe this Tirion Fordring also served as the commander of an elite force? Otherwise, he would not have that kind of temperament.
David was stunned for two seconds, and then he slapped his forehead hard. He really didn't think about it: "But, can you bring something alive?"
Laura stood in front of him, but she didn’t mean to ‘help’ at all: “Aren’t you worried that Mark will leak something?”
At the same time, there was no way to bring anyone here, otherwise Laura could have taken Rose to Winter Village for treatment. Even if Rose was seriously injured at the time, as long as he didn't die on the spot, it was entirely possible to cure him with the magic of the Holy Light.
David didn't know how to raise poultry and livestock. Not only did he not know how to raise poultry and livestock, but no one in the Winter Village, including the temporary guests, knew this knowledge. He had to ask Laura to bring some teaching materials, and then he would learn and sell them before the battle.
"Well, I will consult relevant professionals. Maybe their experience will be more useful."
"This is a good idea, otherwise... I'll leave the Winter Village chicken farm to you!"