After discussing various details of the iron ore bureau with Arthur, Gustav declined Arthur''s invitation to dinner and left the castle in a hurry.

    He said that as long as he thought of the two families in the castle soon, green and campes were furious and smashed wine glasses, he couldn''t eat anything. He just wanted to make the day come quickly.

    Arthur was very satisfied with Gustav''s energetic performance.

    Looking at Thorne, who was still in a daze, Arthur smiled and said, "what? Is it completely different from what you think?"

    "No, sir!" Thorne looked positive, and the ferocious scar on his face added more perseverance. "It''s better than I thought, because of you, Lingfeng castle will regain its glory and the territory will usher in a new life!"

    "Don''t think I''ll be happy if you flatter me."

    "I will guard your safety to the death!" Thorne bowed his head slightly and said solemnly.

    Looking at the suddenly serious Thorne, Arthur was stunned, then smiled and said, "this is your duty, Captain Thorne."

    "Also my glory!"

    On the river, no one did not curse the two families in the south.

    In many people''s hearts, it is the treachery and shameless acts of the two families that lead to their fate threatened by Warcraft.

    Looking at the ferocious scar on Thorne''s face, Arthur was silent for a moment. When he was about to speak, the maid Leia came in from one side.

    "Lord Arthur, the food is ready. Please have dinner."

    Looking up at the door, the sky was indeed dark. I touched my stomach and talked with Gustav all afternoon. I was really hungry.

    "Sir Thorne," said Arthur, rising to look at Thorne, "do your duty well. As you said, one day it will be your glory."

    "Yes, my Lord!"

    .....

    The food in the castle is much richer than that in the fortress. In addition to the freshly baked wheat bread and broth, there are honey, eggs and a roast snow rabbit.

    Naturally, the wine didn''t come. Although Arthur had just returned to the castle, the news that the count wanted to quit drinking had spread among the servants.

    In the era of no entertainment, some people even bet on it. Guess how many days Arthur can last.

    With Leah''s service, Arthur only ate half a snow rabbit and some bread, and hurriedly ended his first meal in Lingfeng castle.

    Arthur had no expectation of the world''s delicious food. He was determined to get some delicious food from his hometown when he had time.

    Every day, either barbecue and bread, or broth filled with spices. After eating it, Arthur felt depressed.

    Study.

    "Leah, go get some paper and more."

    "Yes, Lord Arthur."

    Arthur hasn''t come to the study for a long time. Leah can''t remember the location of things. She looked for several cabinets on her face and brought a thick stack of coarse hemp paper.

    He pulled out a piece of paper and spread it on the table. After thinking about how to write, Arthur frowned and drew.

    To increase grain production, in addition to using manure, Arthur is also ready to innovate production tools, improve efficiency and expand farming area.

    The main food crops in Shanghe are wheat and barley, and other beans.

    Because of the backward farming technology, the land that a serf can cultivate is often only a few mu, and the sowing method is sowing.

    This sowing method is a great waste.

    It not only needs a large amount of seed grain, but also has a low survival rate. After germination, it grows into a piece, which is sparse and uneven. Plants compete for sunlight and water, and weeding is not convenient.

    The consequence is the output.

    According to what Arthur learned from the serfs, the yield of wheat per mu is not about 100 kilograms.

    Although he didn''t expect to produce seven or eight hundred kilograms per mu, Arthur felt that there should be at least two hundred kilograms of soil conditions in the river.

    It is not uncommon for serfs to have enough to eat, except for seed grain, if they are exploited by him.

    If we can have an efficient sowing tool, we can not only change the sowing method, but also double or even several times the area of cultivated land. Arthur believes that the problem of insufficient food for serfs will soon be solved.

    Arthur can''t make a modern planter. He doesn''t understand the mechanical principle, even if he understands it, he can''t make it.

    Modern planters can''t be built, but there is a kind of planter that can.

    That is the planter that existed as early as the Han Dynasty - columbine!

    Columbine is a kind of planter driven by animal power. It has a variety of one to seven legged columbines, which can sow barley, wheat, soybeans and other crops.

    The structure of the Columbine cart is not complex. It is composed of a columbine frame, a columbine, a columbine leg, a columbine shovel, etc. as long as you look at it carefully, you can get a general idea.

    Arthur felt that such an artifact was tailor-made for the current situation.

    Arthur plans to draw the drawings of the tripod columbine tonight and give it to the blacksmith of the castle early tomorrow morning. After the experiment is successful, he will let the iron ore Bureau produce dozens of pieces in batch. He must finish it before this year''s wheat sowing.

    It was getting darker and darker. In addition to a lantern, there was a dark area around the study, and most of the drawings were drawn.

    "Leah, go and get two more lamps." Arthur straightened up and rubbed his wrist.

    "Yes, my Lord!"

    Leia ran away and Arthur took the opportunity to rest in his chair.

    His painting skill is the level of children''s simple strokes. In order to make old John understand, Arthur is as serious as children''s calligraphy practice.

    The three-stop lantern finally lit up the study. He picked up his pen and Arthur continued to work at the table.

    Leah stood aside, curious and afraid to disturb Arthur, so she quietly poked her head and looked at the drawings on the table from the space on Arthur''s shoulder.

    what is it? Why have three legs.

    After reading for a while, Leah couldn''t guess what was on the drawing, but her eyes and neck were sour.

    "If you''re tired, go and have a rest. You don''t have to stay here all the time." Arthur said without raising his head when he felt the movement of Leia behind him.

    "My Lord, you haven''t rested yet. How can I rest? I''m not tired!"

    Leah was indeed a little tired. It was completely dark. If he had been in bed, he would have fallen asleep.

    But Arthur hasn''t rested yet. As Arthur''s maid, she hasn''t served him to rest. Naturally, she can''t sleep. She can only shake her head and cheer up.

    "Then don''t stand. There''s a chair on one side. Go and sit. I order you to sit."

    "Yes... Sir“

    Looking at Arthur who was still immersed in drawing, Leah gently stepped aside and sat down carefully.

    She was afraid that Arthur would call her at any time, so she didn''t dare to really sit. She stood up and only fell half her ass on the chair.

    "It''s finally done."

    After throwing down the quill pen, Arthur stretched himself first, and then carefully checked the drawings. After confirming that there were no omissions, he safely put away several drawings.

    "Leia, give you a glorious task, tomorrow..."

    Turning around, his hand holding the drawing was still in the air. Looking at Leia who had fallen askew on the chair and fell asleep quietly, Arthur smiled. After putting the drawing away, he came forward and gently picked it up.

    ……