Firearms in a Fantasy World

Chapter 55: Moonlit Conversation

Translator: Cinder Translations

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After being reminded by Hansel, Paul made some revisions to the "Agricultural Development Outline" and then instructed Manager Foster to gather a group of officials to study the specifics.

· The Earl aimed to actively increase grain production within his domain, which was well received by everyone. Soon, a series of draft regulations were formulated, with the main contents as follows:

· Promoting land consolidation and the widespread adoption of four-field crop rotation.

· Sending officials to establish agricultural associations in various villages to supervise and guide the implementation of laws.

· Dispatching commissioners to inspect the water conditions in various areas and promptly report to the Lord's Manor for timely repairs.

· Conducting a census of residents in various settlements within Alden's territory.

In Alden Town, a group of blacksmiths and carpenters was gathered to establish a workshop specifically for crafting agricultural tools. Lord Paul thought the term "workshop" lacked grandeur and personally named it the "Agricultural Machinery Factory." He also renamed the paper mill the "Paper Factory" and the pottery workshop the "Ceramics Factory."

Paul visited the agricultural machinery factory every day, discussing with the craftsmen how to recreate the 18th-century agricultural tools from his past memories.

In preparation for the emancipation of serfs, Father Morrison was instructed to set up a propaganda team, withdrawing several teachers and a group of moderately educated students to subtly instill anti-slavery sentiments among the attendees of Wes Academy.

For example, organizing some drama performances depicting the brutality of slave owners and the plight of slaves, and quoting passages from scriptures or other religious texts to declare how the institution of slavery violates the teachings of the Lord.

As a devout follower of the Light Lord with a piety rating above the pass line, Father Morrison naturally fully supported the Earl's abolitionist intentions and brainstormed daily on how to enhance the effectiveness of the propaganda.

Soon after, centered in Alden Town, the propaganda team launched extensive campaigns throughout Alden's territory, leveraging Father Morrison's religious background under the banner of the Light Lord to reduce certain disturbances and obstacles.

As the work of the propaganda team unfolded, even Leonard, the secluded Dean of the North Bank Monastery, became aware of such a team spreading slogans of equality for all, similar to church ideals.

Upon learning that there were also several monks from the monastery in the propaganda team, he sighed in admiration that these young renegades who had abandoned their secluded life had not forgotten the teachings of the Lord.

Dean Leonard contacted Father Morrison, and after a deep conversation, although he disliked Morrison's smoothness, he had to admit that the man did have his own understanding of doctrine.

He expressed concern to Morrison, "Won't you incur the displeasure of Earl Grayman by doing this?"

After all, Paul Grayman could be said to be the largest slave owner in this land, with the combined number of serfs of other landlords not necessarily matching his alone.

Morrison smiled slyly, motioned for others to leave, and quietly revealed that he was acting under the orders of Earl Grayman himself. It was because the Earl was worried about secular interference that he did not personally intervene.