Cordyceps thorns is in a small thorn forest on the edge of the thorn ridge next to the dairy farm. The reason why Thorn Ridge is called this is because there are many small thorns on the periphery. But thorns rarely grow on a large scale, and they grow in small pieces in twos and threes.
Liszt has done research on this, and he guessed that the reason is probably because the thorns are shrubs—they have no obvious trunk and are relatively short trees in clusters.
The accurate name of the thorn forest should be called the thorn bush.
Attached to the edge of the tree forest, tall trees block the sun and limit the growth of shrubs.
"The reluctance of the thorn bugs, in addition to insufficient nutrition, may also be due to the development of the thorn forest. The arbor blocks the expansion of the thorn bushes."
To the south of Cordyceps thorns is the dairy farm.
It is impossible for Lister to shovel pastures from pastures and plant worthless thorns.
Therefore, he planned to organize another logging team to cut down the trees around the thorn bushes and supply the thorns to expand outward. The more thorns there are, the wider the range that the thorn worm can affect, the more pheromones collected, and the greater the possibility of evolution—in fact, he understands that it is almost impossible for the thorn worm to evolve.
There are too few varieties of thorns, and it is difficult to collect pheromones.
The probability is too low.
"Although I don't know the essential reason for the evolution of elf insects, the more plant species Cordyceps belongs to, the greater the possibility of elf insect evolution. The amount of influence on plant growth will also increase the chance of elf insect evolution. "
There is experience to follow.
The Tulip family has operated for several generations and collected a large number of tulip varieties. It is with these tulip varieties that the great elf Xiangxiang, three little elves and eight elf worms were bred.
certainly.
It is not to say that the thorn worm has no chance to evolve at all.
There is still a dream, in case it comes true.
"I will do what I can. The rest is up to the thorn worm. Whether it is really unwilling to challenge its destiny."
After touching the thorn worm, Liszt left the worm room.
…
At about four o'clock in the afternoon, the leader of the North Valley City caravan came to the castle and bid farewell to Liszt.
The person in charge is a bearded middle-aged man named Gabriel, who bowed deeply: "My lord baron, under your governance, Huahua Town glows with dazzling light. Thank you for your generosity and kindness, the caravan is here It was a wonderful day in Flowertown, and now Gabriel bids you farewell."
"Are you satisfied with the caravan's transaction in the small town?" Liszt asked with a smile.
"Very satisfied, Lord Baron, the faces of the caravan members are filled with rewarding smiles. We have sold a lot more goods than expected here, and we have also purchased some specialties in Huahua Town. The environment of the business district, I I personally like it very much, and there is no more trouble with feces.”
"So, Gabriel, the caravan has a plan, when will it come again next time?"
"Not yet, but I think the road to Thorn Ridge is already safe, and the caravan won't have to wait too long. Maybe a month later, we will be loaded with goods again and come to Flower Town to trade."
"Flower Town welcomes caravans at any time."
"Thank you Baron!"
Gabriel bowed and left the castle.
Returning to the caravan that had packed up the goods from the commercial area and started slowly on the road, the horses pulled the carriages one after another, along the road paved with gravel and sea sand, and under the light of the red sun on the west slope, they headed towards the thorny road. Drive in the direction of the ridge.
Arrived full of goods.
There was a lot of laughter when we left.
There is also the wonderful sound of gold coins, silver coins, and copper plates colliding with each other.
After a while.
Old Grandet came to report on the shopping. The three gold coins, except for the two foals, and a lot of things were handed over to the butler Carter and put in the cellar of the castle.
Liszt didn't like these mundane chores, so he went directly to the racecourse to see the foal.
The two foals in the racecourse, probably not long after they were born, are very afraid of strangers, hiding in the corner of the stable, not daring to run around. They are all very common breeds of rough horses, one brown-red and one brown-yellow. Even if Liszt didn't know horses, he could tell that they couldn't go on the battlefield.
"Is it a mare or a stallion?"
"A mare and a stallion, sir," replied Jim, who was feeding the foal.
"Take care of them and don't be bullied by other horses."
"Yes, sir."
Then Liszt turned around the fence that was separated separately. Several pregnant mares were eating wheat bran and peas, and there was no visible change.
Seeing him coming, Huo Longma approached him intimately, sticking his head out of the fence.
Liszt stretched out his hand and patted it, looking forward to whether the foal it gave birth would be as handsome as Li Longma. Even mixed with the blood of monsters, maybe its little pony will be even more handsome than Lilongma.
…
dinner party.
Celebrating the successful transaction of the caravan in Flower Town is also a time to report on work.
"Lord Baron, a total of 7 gold coins, 63 silver coins and 12 copper plates have been traded in this transaction. According to the low tax rate preferential plan you formulated, fixed booth tax and 20 taxes and 1 flow tax, a total of 18 silver coins and 15 coins were collected. Copper plates..." Isaiah reported the tax in detail.
Caravan transactions must be taxed.
The general lord's tax on foreign caravans is generally one tenth of the tax, which is one tenth of the turnover. Some harsh lords may adopt the standard of five taxes and one tax, which is one-fifth of the turnover. In Flower Town, in order to attract caravans, Liszt's tax rate was greatly reduced.
He set two standards.
One is the fixed booth tax. After paying the booth tax, one silver coin is fixed. No matter how much you sell, no additional tax will be charged.
One is the turnover tax of 20% of the tax, that is, the tax is not paid according to the booth, but one-twentieth of the tax is drawn according to the total turnover.
This gives merchants a choice, thinking that if their turnover can exceed 20 silver coins, it is cost-effective to pay a fixed tax; if it is less than 20 silver coins, it is cost-effective to pay an exchange tax.
In the current situation in Flower Town, the business tax is not much, and Liszt has no plan to make a fortune from this aspect.
"This commercial tax does not need to be remitted to the account of the castle. It is directly used to build the commercial area, and strive to build stalls, parking spaces, and livestock stalls, as well as hotels and toilets. They must also be repaired in time. In addition, the wells and sewers , we must plan together, although there is plenty of time, I hope to complete it as soon as possible.”
"Please rest assured, my lord." Gao Ertai nodded in agreement.
"Carl, tell me about today's law and order issues."
"Yes, my lord!" It was not the first time for Carl to attend a banquet, but he was still cautious, "The patrol team generally performed well. We arrested thirteen businessmen who defecated in public and punished them with whips; There was a thief, and Gabriel redeemed him; two people were arrested for stealing, and three people bought and sold by force among the residents of the town."
Liszt asked: "Did you tell Gabriel, the head of the caravan, that if you find a thief for the first time, you can pay a ransom to redeem it, and if you catch it the second time, you will be directly detained and demoted to the slave labor of the territory?"
"Gabriel has been informed, and he said that after returning, he will teach the thief a lesson, and when the caravan comes back again, there will never be a single person who violates your rules." Carl hesitated, and continued, "My lord, the town Five criminals, how to punish them?"
"Freeman or serf?"
"The theft and forced buying and selling each have one freeman, and the remaining three are serfs."
Liszt looked at Galtai.
Gao Ertai said immediately: "My lord, you attach great importance to caravan transactions. After repeated propaganda, there are still bold civilians who ignore the regulations and should be severely punished! I think serfs can be whipped fifty times and all their property confiscated; Ten lashes, ten times the fine, those who cannot pay, will be demoted to serfs."
"Do as you wish." Liszt agreed.
There is no law in the town, his will is the law, and if he does not obey his will, he must be punished—knowing the law and breaking the law, the crime is aggravated.