Transplanting Crops
Victor slowly squatted down, rested his hands on his knees, and stared at the farmland in front of him.
This farmland is not very large, only a few dozen acres, but it is home to several different kinds of plants.
These lush, vibrant plants are clearly growing very well.
Victor reached out and gently touched the tender green leaves, feeling their soft and smooth texture; then he carefully parted some branches and leaves to observe the growth of the root system.
After a while, a satisfied smile appeared on his face, and he nodded slightly, indicating that he was very satisfied with the growth of these crops.
Then, Victor slowly straightened up and turned to face the group of people following closely behind him.
His gaze lingered on one of them, and he said, "Hmm, this batch of crops is growing exceptionally well!"
If things continue this way, most of the superior breeds collected during the Civil War will likely adapt successfully to the soil and climate of our territory; all that remains is the work of dissemination.
"Your Agricultural Department has worked very hard during this time, busy with both the resettlement and reclamation work and keeping a close eye on the transplantation of these new crops."
The crops on this land were mostly special plants that Victor collected from the territories of loyalist lords of various duchies during the Civil War. These plants, mainly crops, possess excellent traits such as high yield, disease resistance, drought and cold resistance, and are what Victor plans to promote extensively in his territory.
Upon hearing this, the man being watched by Victor quickly bowed and replied, "I am honored by your praise, Your Marquis. In truth, everything I have done is merely my duty."
These past few days have indeed been quite busy, but as long as I think about how it's all for the future prosperity of our territory, it's all worth it, no matter how hard it is!
Moreover, without the wise and insightful leadership and guidance of His Excellency the Marquis, it would be difficult for us subordinates to achieve such remarkable results on our own.
The man talking to Victor Sam, the head of the Agricultural Department. Faced with Victor's lavish praise, Sam did not become complacent or arrogant. On the contrary, he maintained a humble and polite demeanor, appearing very low-key and reserved.
Victor didn't show much surprise at this. After all, he knew Sam all too well—this was always the man: steady, reliable, and dependable.
That's why Victor dared to entrust him with the management of the important Agricultural Department.
The Agricultural Department's work this time can only be described as "perfect"!
The crop seeds they introduced all came from noble territories in other Vela Region, and they were all of very high quality!
Moreover, Sam was particularly meticulous and thoughtful, taking into full account the potential differences in soil conditions and climate between the inland and northern regions.
So he simply took the experienced agricultural experts from the Agricultural Technology Institute and worked tirelessly to find suitable land. Finally, they found a fertile experimental field that was suitable for cultivation.
By May, the weather had warmed up completely, and everyone began to sow the seeds of hope.
Moreover, Victor did not return from the Civil War with only these spoils; at the same time, he also amassed a large number of serfs from the looted noble estates.
It is worth mentioning that these serfs all possessed considerable practical experience—they had long been engaged in the cultivation of these special crops, and although they lacked systematic professional knowledge and technical theoretical support, they were intimately familiar with the growth characteristics of these unique crops.
The Agricultural Department's technicians did not work in isolation; instead, they humbly sought advice from these simple and honest serfs. Coupled with the favorable policies towards serfs in the Mesopotamian Two Rivers Territory, this ignited the serfs' enthusiasm for work.
Thus, the two sides joined hands to explore how to help these rare plants set sail and thrive in this unfamiliar land.
After arduous and persistent efforts, the goal has finally been achieved recently: this special crop has taken root and sprouted in the Two Rivers Territory!
The results were quite encouraging. Except for a few special crops, most of them were able to grow and develop smoothly. The rest is to continue to follow up and ensure that most of them can flower and bear fruit.
"The most important crops in this batch are Red Hemp and Long-Staple Cotton. They originally grew in the central and eastern regions, so they should be able to adapt well to the current environment and climate in this northern region."
As time goes on, the influx of immigrants into Two Rivers Territory will inevitably increase; therefore, I urgently hope to find a fiber crop that can be grown on a large scale in the Northlands and has high yield characteristics—only in this way can we ensure that the newcomers have affordable, durable, warm and comfortable clothes to wear.
Frankly, I am truly reluctant to see our territory soon have to spend huge sums of money to purchase various garment raw materials manufactured in the outside world. After all, this matter concerns the long-term development of the entire territory! Therefore, everyone must do their utmost!
Victor's remarks not only demonstrated his recognition of Sam's hard work, but also emphasized the crucial significance of this mission.
It's obvious that this lord truly values these crops that are about to be cultivated and planted.
This was not only to ensure that his territory would no longer need to rely on external purchases of clothing raw materials in the future, but also to lay a solid foundation for another important pillar industry planned by Victor —the textile industry.
Today, cashmere goat and sheep farming in the Two Rivers Territory region is showing initial success, especially cashmere goats. Even during the Civil War, Edelweiss Territory continued its population expansion plan.
After the war, Victor's uncle, Soros, generously sent 200 high-quality breeding sheep and 1,000 mature ewes, instantly doubling the cashmere goat industry in Two Rivers Territory.
In contrast, the sheep population is expanding at a much more astonishing rate.
Since the start of sheep farming, through continuous reproduction and plunder during the Civil War, the number of sheep in Two Rivers Territory has tripled in just two years!
To date, the total number of sheep has exceeded 50,000. However, the current sheep population is still insignificant compared to the enormous demand for clothing from the hundreds of thousands of residents in the future territory.
However, if we want to further increase the sheep's production, we will have to wait for some time. After all, the reproduction and growth of sheep also have their own specific cyclical patterns, which cannot be achieved overnight.
Furthermore, despite the many advantages of wool products, they are not perfectly suited for all occasions.
Therefore, Victor hopes that the cotton and linen manufacturing industries can also achieve large-scale production.
That's why he's paying such close attention to this transplant project.
Fortunately, thanks to the concerted efforts of all staff at the Agricultural Department, all matters are progressing quite smoothly.
If these two types of plants are successfully transplanted, take root, sprout, flower, and bear fruit, they will undoubtedly have a profound and significant impact on the long-term development of the entire Two Rivers Territory.
After carefully observing the crop planting situation, Victor was filled with anticipation and hope for this farmland, but he knew time was of the essence and he couldn't linger. So, he gathered his thoughts and turned to leave.
However, just before leaving, Victor thought for a moment, stopped, turned around, and solemnly instructed the people behind him: When you begin transplanting these crops, please be sure to start seed selection at the same time.
If we are able to further increase the yield of these fiber plants, I will reward them with an extremely generous reward.
Please convey this message to every technical staff member involved—regardless of their origin or background. If this project achieves significant results, the fruits of their hard work, whether it be a noble title, fertile land resources, or a considerable amount of wealth, could become the glorious rewards they reap!
These words struck like a thunderbolt through the crowd! Everyone present wore expressions of astonishment and disbelief, but these were quickly replaced by ecstatic joy. Their eyes widened, their mouths gaped open, as if they could fit an egg inside.
You see, Victor is known for keeping his word! His promises are as precious as gold, and he always fulfills them without delay.
How could people not be incredibly excited to hear him say these words himself? It means that as long as everyone works together with one heart and one mind, they can obtain the coveted and generous reward!
In an instant, all sorts of wonderful ideas emerged, and everyone's heart was filled with longing and anticipation for a better future.