Firearms in a Fantasy World

Chapter 78: Language Consultant and Flag Communication

Translator: Cinder Translations

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Paul was discussing the sales of harvesters at the agricultural machinery factory with officials like Old Ford and Hansel, occasionally bursting into laughter.

Although the scene where everyone rushed to place orders as he had expected didn't happen, receiving tens of thousands of silver coin orders within a few days was still quite good. It seemed there were indeed many wealthy people in his territory. He needed to find a way to get their money "moving."

The heads of the administrative council were all delighted, not only because of the increase in territorial finances but also because most of them were landlords themselves with varying amounts of land. Paul had promised them the opportunity to purchase a harvester from the agricultural machinery factory at cost price.

Old Ford reported to Paul that the land consolidation was proceeding steadily. Under the local agricultural association's initiative, previously scattered small plots of land from various landlords were gradually being integrated into large farms.

The four-field crop rotation system was also widely promoted, and many people had expressed their intention to start using this new farming technique next year.

Furthermore, construction of water management facilities was underway. The local agricultural associations, in the name of the lord, had conscripted labor, resulting so far in the repair and construction of irrigation canals stretching up to 5 kilometers, a number that was expected to grow.

After completing the construction of agricultural associations throughout Byerldine, the Ministry of Agriculture planned to implement these measures in Byerldine as well.

Previously, Ford had personally taken charge of agricultural matters. Now with Hansel, the head of the Ministry of Agriculture, his workload could be lightened.

Paul felt somewhat uncomfortable about conscripting labor without compensation, but given the current low fiscal income, he had no other choice.

In conclusion, he said, "Well then, please continue to work hard. Let's quickly increase agricultural output in Alden and Byerldine."

Everyone nodded in agreement and went back to their respective tasks.

Paul turned to his "secretary" sitting beside him and asked, "Bernard, any other arrangements for today?"

Bernard Francis, Hansel's old friend recruited from the capital, was formerly a book copyist at the Royal Crystal Glare Academy. Years of copying books had greatly expanded his knowledge, and he had also developed an impressive memory.

He was adept at writing excellent articles, rich in details and allusions, and his personality was meticulous—after all, during his time at the academy, any mistake on parchment paper would haunt him for days.

After arriving in Lakeside Town, General Ford found Bernard's characteristics particularly suitable for helping the Earl handle paperwork and scheduling, so he recommended him to Paul. After a brief "interview," Paul was quite satisfied and specially appointed Bernard to the position of "secretary."

Upon hearing Paul's inquiry, Bernard opened his notebook and quickly responded, "This afternoon, you have an interview scheduled. Someone finally came yesterday to apply for the recruitment notice posted some time ago seeking linguistic talent."

Bernard adapted to Paul's various new terms quite quickly.

"Alright, let me see who it is."

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Before two o'clock in the afternoon, Paul arrived at his office ahead of time.

With the increasing affairs within his territory, continuing to work in the study was obviously no longer suitable. He had Philip, the steward, find another room within the manor specifically for office work, while his original study only housed some of his private collections.