Before Rhine continued his career in science and technology, Canno came to an important season.
Harvest season.
This is the season that the poor and down-and-out Count of the Palatinate looks forward to most. Although he waived rent for most people, the remaining part was also a large income, enough to sustain Rhine for a while. Moreover, town taxes are also paid during this season, which is a huge amount of revenue. Rhine has been able to wake up laughing from her dreams lately.
The most optimistic alfalfa reform in the Rhine will take two years to take effect at the earliest. The first year will be no different from the previous farming, but the livestock raised will be stronger and fatter, and both as labor and meat, they will be better than before. In the second year, the land will be fertilized by alfalfa and turnips, and the crops grown will be healthier and more productive. Coupled with the strong livestock, the output of the entire Cannor will be much higher than that of other places.
After that, after another three to five years, Cannor's surplus output will be enough to support the Rhineland's massive war.
But before that, Rhine has to bear some pressure. Who is to say that in the first two years, the output of the reformed farming methods will not increase much more than before the reform
Rhine was also prepared to guide public opinion, but unexpectedly, he was so lucky.
Cannor has been suffering from drought for the past five years, but the year Rhine came to Cannor, the rainfall suddenly returned to normal. Five years has been too long, and the farmers in Kanno have forgotten what output they should have under normal circumstances. This year's output was only slightly more than normal, but in their eyes it was like a bumper harvest. And the credit was attributed to the earl.
Without the reforms proposed by the Count of the Palatinate, how could there be today's harvest? Not to mention that the count exempted the reformers from rent for one year, so all the grain belongs to these farmers themselves!
For a time, the land of Kanno was filled with laughter and laughter, and farmers who planted alfalfa touched the strong bodies of their cattle and sheep and imagined the future. Farmers who adopt two-season farming are neatly harvesting the rice planted in the spring. No wonder they hope to plant the seeds for the autumn season. Looking at the harvest of alfalfa farmers, they imagine that they can have such a harvest. More harvest.
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As for those farmers who did not accept the reform, they basically regretted it. Because he did not accept the reform, the earl terminated the contract. Although Rhine gave them a year's grace, the year was coming soon. Seeing that Canno's harvest was so good this year, where were they going to find something as good as Canno's? land? And they have to pay rent as usual this year. Even after paying the rent, this year's harvest was still better than in previous years, but when compared with others, they felt a little uncomfortable. They are all farmers in Kannuo. Others have a large harvest this year, and it is all theirs. It is many times better than them. Every time they heard others bragging, they felt like fools. A group of people looked at the piles of rice and sighed.
Suddenly someone said: "You think, is it still too late to tell the count that we are willing to plant two seasons like them, or to plant alfalfa?"
The eyes of the others lit up, but someone came out to attack and said: "How can these adults be so easy to talk to? When the earl asked us to change, we didn't change. Now naturally we can only pack up our things and leave in despair. You are the earl of the town. As a boss, can you still bargain?"
The others' faces darkened again after hearing this.
At this time, another young man stood up. This young man had a quick mind. He often ran to the town during leisure time, and he still had some understanding of the various actions of the Rhine. He had a different view on this matter: "I think we can give it a try. The Count of the Palatinate has always been kind. In the previous famine years, he reduced the rent due to everyone's demands. There is no reason to kill us all. Moreover, Even if the earl drives us away, we will still have to admit new farmers into Cannor to cultivate the land. At that time, the reform of farming methods will take a lot of effort. It is not as good as those of us who are familiar with the work and are willing to change immediately."
This young man's analysis was very methodical. He did not place his hopes solely on the kindness of the noble Lord. He also analyzed why he would probably agree to their demands from Rhine's perspective.
Other farmers were quickly convinced by him: "What Barry said makes sense. How about we find a representative to give it a try?"
"Yes, how about letting Barry go? The young man is sweet-tongued and can talk. Maybe the earl will be happy after hearing this and agree to our request."
"That makes sense. I'll watch Pali go."
Barry couldn't help but smile on his face after hearing this. He was naturally willing to take on the job. Barry did not have the opportunity to study, but he has been a smart boy since he was a child. When the count proposed reforms last time, he was the first to follow suit, and now he has reaped the benefits. This time he was not only here to help these conservative old neighbors, but also to gain an opportunity for himself to meet the earl.
Barry discovered that the Earl had been making frequent moves in recent years. Although he could not understand the deep meaning behind many of the Earl's actions, he vaguely realized that the Earl now needed people, many, many capable people. He may not be the most educated and well-established among them, but he has a quick mind and may be favored by the earl. It's just that he has a low status and doesn't usually have contact with the earl. He can't just go to Blandings Castle and expect the earl to accept his self-recommendation.
Now is the best opportunity to have formal talks with the earl on behalf of the farmers in the Cannor area who did not accept the last batch of reforms. Try to take advantage of this opportunity to let the earl see his talents, and maybe the earl will consider using him. By then, Tabali will be able to reach the sky in one step.
Although Barry's goal is not simple, his hope that these old neighbors can also live a good life is genuine. Before meeting the count, he prepared well.
On the other side, Rhine heard news from Joseph that the farmers who had not accepted the reform had sent a representative to talk to him in detail.
Rhine found it very interesting and invited people in.
The young man who came in was not dressed fancyly, but he was very clean. He was obviously in his best outfit. Barry's eyes were very flexible. After entering the castle, he tried his best to restrain his curiosity and did not look around. He only took a few quick glances when he couldn't restrain himself.
As soon as Barry saw Rhine, he was shocked by his natural temperament. He immediately saluted Rhine, but he couldn't help but wonder, are all nobles like this? Is it true that people are born into different classes and cannot cross them through acquired efforts anyway
This sudden thought made Barry feel heavy. The relaxation he felt before entering the castle was no longer there. He even felt a little belatedly nervous, and his palms became sweaty.
Rhine served the Pfalz family's "famous" simple tea, and said: "Your name is Barry, right? Drink some hot tea first before talking."
Barry nodded repeatedly, picked up the tea cup, smelled the strong aroma of tea, and took a quick sip, which burned his tongue. But he didn't dare to show it, so he had to endure it. After a while, he felt a little more comfortable. With this commotion, his mind went blank. Not to mention whether he was nervous or not, he couldn't even remember what he wanted to say before.
Or Rhine reminded: "Barry, listen to Joseph, you are here on behalf of those farmers. Do you have anything to say about farming?"
Only then did Barry wake up. He felt that his performance was extremely poor. From the moment he met the count, he was very abnormal. His self-consciousness made his previous self-confidence disappear, and even his nimble little head stopped moving. Barry no longer expects that he can be valued by the earl through his outstanding performance. He only hopes that he will not be too rude in front of the earl.
Barry said: "Sir, it's like this. The farmers in our area who did not participate in the last reform have realized their mistakes and want to follow everyone in the reform. But the choice you gave at that time mentioned that if there was no If you participate in the reform, your contract with the farmers will be terminated after this year, which means that they can no longer stay in Canno and use your method to grow crops."
Rhine raised his eyebrows and heard a key word: "Them?"
Barry nodded and explained with some embarrassment: "Yes, I participated in the reform proposed by you, sir. Turnips and alfalfa have been planted in the fields. My cattle and sheep have become stronger. Listen to my family. We decided to have a meal of meat this year."
Rhine smiled and said: "Since you participated in the reform, how could you run over and become the representative of those who did not participate in the reform?"
Barry said: "On the one hand, I want to do something for them, and on the other hand, I don't think you will really drive them away, Earl."
As for the motive of wanting to show off his talent in front of the earl, he had no shame to say it in front of Rhine.
Rhine quite liked this young man. When he first came in, Rhine saw the ambition in his eyes. Rhine likes innocent and kind people, but he also likes ambitious people. As long as you don't achieve your own selfish interests by wantonly harming others, there is nothing wrong with striving for a better life and launching a bigger career by relying on your own abilities. So even if he knew that Hillier was not completely loyal, Rhine was still willing to reuse him, and when Hillier was loyal to him, he would not look at him differently because of Hillier's past.
Rhine said gently: "Why do you think I won't drive them away?"
The Earl's gentle attitude greatly encouraged Barry. Coupled with his abnormality when he came in, he no longer cared about whether he could leave a good impression on the Earl, but instead explained his understanding in an extremely relaxed manner. Just as he said to the farmers, he felt that the count's fundamental purpose was to reform and increase income, not to drive away farmers who disobeyed his orders. If it was for the latter, the earl would not have proposed the so-called choice in the first place, and would have just ordered these farmers to do it.
Rhine was very happy to see such a smart young man come to his door. He was indeed short of talents, and a smart young man like Barry who took the initiative to come to his door was obviously a good sign. Maybe in the future, there would be a steady stream of talents coming to his door.
Rhine affirmed Barry's analysis and said: "You are right. If the farmers are willing to carry out reforms, I would be happy to keep them in Canno. And this year's bumper harvest is likely to attract farmers from other places. When I get to Cannor, I need someone to manage this for me. My butler can naturally do it, but he is too busy and needs someone to help him share the burden. Mr. Barley, are you willing to take on this job?"
Barry was so excited that he couldn't speak. Looking at Rhine's dark eyes, he almost shed tears.
"Of course I am willing! Lord Earl, I am willing to do things for you!"