The information revealed in Emyr's words was very attractive to the dwarves. It could be seen from Brian's reaction.
Although Emyr did not say anything specific, the little things he inadvertently mentioned were enough to open the door to a new world for Brian.
Brian, who originally planned to leave tomorrow, suddenly changed his mind. He felt that it was better to stay in Ellington than travel to other places.
Maybe Emyr would give him other surprises!
"Stay and help me?"
Emyr was surprised, and then he waved his hand again and again. "How can I do that? No, it's better not to! You are a dwarf … Uh, um, a dwarf! Ellington has a blacksmith. If I need anything, I can find him. It's the same. "
This cunning boy!
Brian cursed in his heart. He got a bargain and still acted like he was innocent!
"How can it be the same!?"
Brian pointed to himself and proudly said, "I'm not boasting, but my forging skills are one of the best even among us dwarves! As long as you say it, I can make it for you! And the quality is absolutely first-class! "
In fact, Brian was really not boasting. A dwarf blacksmith was very popular no matter where, so he was willing to stay in Ellington. Emyr actually got a big bargain.
It was just that this guy did not take the bait just now. He only took the bait when Emyr threw out some solid goods, which made Emyr a little unhappy, so he deliberately caught his appetite.
For a race that was keen on forging, there was nothing more attractive than a new and more durable material.
So Emyr was very confident that he could make Brian stay.
"Really?" Emyr looked at Brian very suspiciously.
Brian patted his chest. "Of course it's true!"
"I hope you won't regret it when the time comes."
Emyr had a strange expression on his face. He had accepted Brian.
Many of the things he had in mind could not be manufactured at the moment because this world lacked the most basic industrial system. Everything had to start from scratch. Brian's forging ability, coupled with his alchemy skills, was the foundation of all of this.
He would set the units and standards from scratch. Here, he would be the founder of everything.
The next day, Emyr got up and stood in front of the sink with a conflicted expression.
It was his third day in Prandal, and he had not brushed his teeth for two days.
There were no toothbrushes or soap in this world, and the only way to wash one's face was with clean water. There was no difference between nobles and commoners. Some of the more extravagant ones might soak some flower petals in the water.
Fortunately, the Prandal people were not like the medieval European people on Earth, who did not bathe for a few months or even for a lifetime. The people here still loved cleanliness. In addition, there was a clear Jade River next to the town, and they could access the clear and sweet water at any time. Therefore, the people here in Ellington did not smell bad.
"I'll make a toothbrush, toothpaste, and soap in the next two days. I remember that a ponytail can be used as a toothbrush. The toothpaste can be mixed with gypsum, fat, and salt. As for the soap, I vaguely remember boiling animal fat and adding plant ash. Well, I have a rough idea. I should be able to make it after some tinkering."
After washing his face, Emyr asked the maid to bring him some salt to rinse his mouth. After a little tidying up, he went downstairs.
"Big brother!"
As soon as he went downstairs, he heard the little girl's clear voice. Emyr was startled. He smiled and said, "Elijah, you're here."
Emyr had a deep impression of Elijah. This little girl had a rare affinity with magic. If she was carefully trained, she would definitely become a powerful mage in the future. Emyr would not let go of such a talent.
"My lord."
Julie said with an apologetic expression. "Elijah insisted on coming to thank you for saving her. Did she disturb your rest?"
"No, no."
Emyr waved his hand and squatted down to pick up Elijah. He smiled and said, "Now that the bad guys are gone, you won't be afraid anymore, right?"
"Yes!"
Elijah was very happy and put a grass hoop on Emyr's head. "Big brother, I made this. It smells good. I'll give it to you."
"Hmm … This smell?"
Emyr was startled. Wasn't this peppermint? Ellington produced peppermint here?
"Elijah, don't mess around. How can my lord wear that kind of thing!"
Julie was worried that Elijah would make Emyr unhappy and hurriedly stopped her.
"No, it's okay. I'm very happy."
Emyr smiled. "Elijah, where did you find this peppermint grass?"
"Peppermint?"
Elijah was confused for a moment. When she saw Emyr pointing at the grass hoop, she suddenly realized. "So this grass is called peppermint. It's by the river. There's a lot of it."
"Peppermint grass?"
Julie was also stunned. She had seen this grass before. Its smell was quite unique, but it didn't seem to have a name. Some adventurers had given it the name of eye-catching grass before, but it was later forgotten.
"Can you take me to see it?"
After seeing the peppermint, Emyr's mind instantly had many ideas. Peppermint had a great effect. Not only could it be used as a spice additive, but it could also be eaten and used as medicine. He wanted to make toothpaste and soap with some peppermint essence, which would make the smell more fragrant.
Elijah nodded without hesitation.
Julie and Elijah had already eaten breakfast. When Emyr finished breakfast and was about to go out, Julie appeared in front of him.
"You're going out?"
Julie frowned. "There are a lot of things in the Lord's Mansion waiting for you to decide. What are you going out for?"
Emyr said righteously. "Of course it's for the future of Ellington. If I don't even know my own territory, how can I talk about development?"
"That's very reasonable."
Julie nodded. "Then I'll go with you. I can go out and see the situation of Ellington's farmland."
Thus, Julie also joined the team.
After instructing the maid to collect some ponytail hair, they walked out of the door and went straight out of the town. Along the way, Emyr kept looking around, shaking his head and sighing in his heart.
Although he had never studied urban planning, he knew that the layout of Ellington was really bad. The buildings were not organized and there was no unified plan. There was no underground drainage project and no public lighting.
Emyr intended to completely rebuild the whole of Ellington. Currently, the scale of the buildings in Ellington was not large, and the cost of rebuilding was low. It was still within an acceptable range.
Moreover, he was the Lord. Everyone had to obey his orders and he did not have to worry about anyone objecting.
Rebuilding Ellington could also inject vitality into the town and give everyone something to do.
In short, it was a good thing to kill many birds with one stone.
After silently replanning Ellington in his heart, they arrived at the edge of the farmland outside.
"Ellington's farmland isn't small, but because of Barker and the others, a large portion of the farmland has been abandoned. There's no way to reclaim the land for planting. If we can mobilize some people and repurpose this part of the farmland, we might be able to catch up with the harvest.
Emyr thought for a moment and said: "Then let's mobilize people and say what I said. For those who reclaim new farmland, the tax on the new farmland that year will be waived and cut in half the next year. I believe they will be happy to do it."
Julie rolled her eyes at Emyr. This guy waved the flag of tax reduction again. However, since he had already decided, Julie could only remember it.
"Sir Lord!"
After the farmers in the field saw Emyr, they stopped what they were doing and bowed to him.
Emyr nodded and his gaze fell on the farming tools beside them. He could not help but frown: "Julie, do the farmers in the Empire use this kind of farming tools?"
The farming tools they used to take care of the farmland were all made of wood.
"It seems to be the case. What's wrong?"
"Why don't they use iron tools?"
"Iron tools?"
Julie's eyes widened: "Iron is so important. Of course, it is used to make weapons and armor to protect the country. How can it be used to make farming tools?"
Emyr looked at the sky speechlessly. After a moment, he said faintly: "Julie, what do you think is the foundation of a country's stability?"
"The foundation of stability?"
Julie obviously did not think about this question. She thought for a moment and said tentatively: "The combat power of the army?"
"I think it's a powerful expert?"
Elijah put forward a different opinion: "If there is a legendary expert in charge, the country will be much more stable."
"Yes, and no." Emyr shook his head: "You don't see the foundation. Whether it is the army or the legendary experts, they are all the people."
"A country is based on the people, and food is the most important thing for the people. The problem of food is not only the most basic need for human survival, but also the eternal theme of a country's stability and social development."
"If the people of a country can't even fill their stomachs and worry about their next meal every day, then how can the country be strong? How can it not be chaotic? On the other hand, if everyone in a country can fill their stomachs and doesn't have to worry about hunger, then people will naturally think about other things after eating, such as making money, practicing combat skills and magic, and increasing combat power, then the strength of the country will be strong. "
"So, a strong agricultural foundation is the foundation of a country's stability."
At this point, Emyr suddenly asked: "Where is Brian?"
"I arranged a house for him in the morning. He said he wanted to decorate it, at least like a blacksmith's workshop."
"Oh."
At first, Emyr did not expect that an important reason for the low food production here was that the tools were not up to standard. Is this a joke? Must use iron tools! I'll go back and talk to Brian about it.
After a while, when I'm more or less familiar with this world and have a clear understanding of magic power, maybe I can make farming machines such as plowing machines, seeding machines, and combine harvesters? [e3]
Emyr rubbed his chin and showed a strange smile.
At this time, Emyr was stunned: "Why is this land so dry?"