"Oh, come on, Old John, don't worry, it's just a little trick! Besides, those things must be composted before they can be effectively used!" William shrugged.
"Compost? Compost pit? Lord Baron, do you mean that pit?"
"That's right, it was dug for compost. Old John, you will never say again that digging this hole is useless." William nodded, confirming Old John's guess.
Old John was overjoyed, and was about to ask William how to compost, but suddenly remembered that this was the lord's secret and could not be pried into at will, so he resisted.
In fact, if Old John wanted to ask, William would also tell him.
Because this is really just an ordinary thing for William.
Compost is an organic fertilizer made from the remains and excrement of animals and plants containing fertilizer ingredients, mixed with soil and minerals, and fermented and decomposed by microorganisms under high temperature and humid conditions.
The pit is dug to facilitate the fermentation of fertilizer, but it cannot be dug too deep, no more than one meter.
The fertilizer needs to be turned over every twenty days, and the fertilizer can only be brought into the field for use after three months!
Old John said sternly, "It turns out that, Lord Baron, Old John is too stupid to understand your intentions."
"You're not stupid, Old John. I should have made it clear to you, but now it seems it's not too late!" William chuckled.
"Lord Baron, please rest assured. I will definitely supervise the villagers and ask them to send more manure for... composting!" Old John was not very used to the word compost.
"Just let it develop naturally, Old John!" William said casually, no matter how powerful this fertilizer is, the effect will only be seen in next year's harvest, but the lizard man's attack in winter is coming soon.
This is an urgent matter!
Although William said it easily, Old John still didn't dare to take it casually, but kept it secretly in his heart.
"Old John, now you know the purpose of what I did." William asked Old John.
Old John bowed to William, "Of course, Lord Baron, your wisdom is like the stars in the sky!"
After a pause, Old John asked strangely, "Sir Baron, those things you asked the villagers to find?"
"I'm of great use!" William pursed his lips, "I used it to build the wall!"
"Build a wall? Lord Baron, what kind of stone and soil do you want to use to build the wall?" Old John exclaimed.
In Old John's opinion, there are several types of building walls. They can either be compacted with soil, or, if it's more advanced, polish the stones, then stack the stones and glue them with something.
But no matter which one, the construction cost is not low, especially the second one, the cost is even higher!
"Well, in a sense, you can say that! Anyway, please help me keep an eye on them. If the villagers find any, they can bring them to me at any time! They are very important!" William said solemnly.
If he couldn't find those things, William wouldn't be sure that the small village of Enise had enough people to build a thick wall in three or four months!
And if there was no wall, William thought it would be better for him to give in and take refuge in the city of Patras, and then grow up as a wretched person, rather than stay here and die.
"Yes! Lord Baron! I will definitely find what you want for you!" Seeing William so serious, Old John solemnly promised.
William nodded. William was relatively assured of old John's ability, except for being a little stingy.
But for housekeepers, this is not necessarily a disadvantage.
After a moment of silence, Old John suddenly said, "Baron, if you want to build a wall, then I think it is even more necessary for you to lower the treatment of the guards!"
"The salary you give to the escort is too high. In fact, it can be lowered. The money saved can be used in the construction of the wall!" Regarding the construction of the wall, Old John agreed with both hands. He also felt that a simple wooden
Fences are not safe!
It's just that he really complained about the treatment of the escort team!
"I don't think, Old John, the members of the escort team will go into battle with me to fight the lizard people in the future! How can it be okay if the treatment is low?" William said.
"Lizard people? Lord Baron, lizard people do not necessarily exist! Maybe they are just lies made up by those untouchables in order to pay less taxes. There may be a few over-hungry beasts coming through in winter, but as long as there is a wall and a powerful baron
Sir, if you are personally in charge, there is nothing that cannot be solved!" Old John said disapprovingly. He was initially dubious about the existence of lizard men.
"Old John, I'm sorry to tell you that the existence of lizard people is real, and what the villagers say is true!"
Old John was stunned for a moment, "Lord Baron, this joke is not very funny!"
"It won't do me any good to deceive you, Old John! I have definite information, and I also know that there are many lizardmen, more than one hundred thousand!"
"Lord Baron, is your news reliable?" Old John still didn't give up, looking at William with the meaning of "this is not true" in his eyes.
"It's absolutely true!" William looked into Old John's eyes and said softly.
Old John's pupils shrank suddenly. He took William's arm and said hurriedly, "Lord Baron, it's too dangerous here. We can't stay here any longer! Let's go to Patras immediately!"
William shook his head, and with a little effort, he got rid of Old John's tight hand, then spread his hand and said to Old John, "I'm sorry, Old John, we have rejected Viscount Green's invitation! I
I don’t think he may welcome me!”
"Ah! Lord Baron... this... Lord Baron, you know this situation, why do you still offend Viscount Green's people?" Old John said to William in a hurry, complaining a little.
"But, things have already come to this. It's useless to say more. Old John, can you catch up with the knight named West?" William looked at Old John with interest.
Old John was as anxious as an ant on a hot pot, "But, but... maybe if I send someone to chase him now, it might still be too late!"
"It's too late!" William poured cold water on him, "So do you think we should lower the treatment of the escort?"
At this time, Old John couldn't listen anymore. He was walking around in the same place, mumbling to himself, and constantly thinking of ways.
"Old John...Old John...Old John, look at me!" William called him but there was no response. In desperation, William had no choice but to yell at him loudly to bring back Old John's soul.
"Lord Baron, how do you want me to explain to the dead lady?" Old John smiled bitterly at William, with despair in his eyes. At that time, he personally promised William's mother that he would take good care of William, but now, he is watching William die.
Seeking death!
He can't even stop him!
"Old John, don't worry! We may not be doomed!" William comforted Old John. "The lizard people will only come out in winter when there is no food! Even if they come out, not all of them will come out. After all, there are still many inside.
Food just can’t satisfy the appetite of all the lizardmen, so we only have to face some of the lizardmen.”
"What's more, ours is not the only exit. There are countless exits in the long dark forest. By then, there will be fewer lizardmen coming to our side! So, don't worry too much!"
These are all analyzed by the magic mirror, otherwise, William would have run away long ago!
One hundred thousand lizardmen!
It’s really a pig!
William's words ignited hope in Old John. He raised his head and looked at William, trying to find confidence from him.
"Yes, old John, believe me, there is nothing wrong!" William encouraged.
"So, don't care too much about the money now! Spend it when you need to! If you can't survive this winter, no amount of money can buy back your life!"
"The top priority is to find what I ordered, the sooner the better! And the escort team, recruit me personnel as soon as possible, I want to train them as soon as possible, you know?"
"Yes! Lord Baron! I'm going right away!" Old John ran away in a hurry to complete what William had told him.
This time, William no longer has to worry about Old John's work attitude.
William believed that whether it was for William, himself or his son, John Sr. would definitely use all his abilities.
At the same time, Old John will no longer point fingers at William on the use of money.
Everything must be quick! William looked up at the sky and thought to himself.
Judging from the induction, the Kalachakra Hourglass still has two and a half months to accumulate the energy to travel again. It should be able to allow itself to travel again before the arrival of the Frost Moon!
I hope that this time traveling can significantly improve my strength or obtain new treasures.