Chapter 55 Conversation under the Moon
After being reminded by Hansel, Paul revised some contents of the "Agricultural Development Outline" and then ordered General Manager Ford to convene a group of political personnel to study the specific contents.
The Earl wants to actively increase food production in the territory, which is a good thing, and everyone is very enthusiastic. Soon, a series of draft regulations were formulated, with the main contents as follows:
Promote the integration of cultivated land and promote the four-plantation rotation method; dispatch affairs officers to station in various villages and towns to establish farmers' associations to supervise and guide the implementation of the laws; Commissioners were dispatched to inspect the water conservancy conditions in various places and reported to the Lord's Mansion in a timely manner for timely repairs; a census was conducted in various residential areas in the Alda Territory.
Huxin Town convened a group of blacksmiths and carpenters to set up a workshop specializing in making agricultural tools. The Earl thought that the name of the workshop was not prestigious enough, so he named it "Agricultural Machinery Factory" himself. Name the papermaking workshop "Papermaking Factory" and the ceramics workshop "Ceramics Factory".
Paul wandered around the agricultural machinery factory every day, working with the craftsmen on how to restore the 18th-century agricultural equipment he remembered from his previous life.
In order to prepare for the liberation of the serfs, Father Morrison was instructed to select a few teachers and a group of students with a decent level of education to set up a propaganda group, starting from the lecturers at Weiss College to subtly instill some anti- Slavery information.
For example, organize some dramatic performances to show how cruel slave owners are and how pitiful slaves are, or quote some scriptures or other religious texts to declare how slavery violates God's injunctions.
As a believer and servant of the Lord of Light whose piety is above the passing line, Father Morrison certainly supports the Earl's intention to abolish slavery, and racks his brains every day on how to enhance the propaganda effect.
Soon after, the propaganda team centered on the town of Lake Center and carried out extensive propaganda throughout the Arda Territory. Using Father Morrison's religious background, they used the banner of the Lord of Light to reduce some interference. and obstacles.
As the propaganda team's work unfolded, even Leonard, the reclusive abbot of the North Shore Abbey, knew that there was such a team spreading the slogan of equality for all, which was the same as the church's philosophy.
When he learned that there were several monks from monasteries in the propaganda team, he felt deeply that these young boys who had given up their monastic life had not forgotten the teachings of God.
Dean Leonard made contact with Father Morrison. After a deep conversation between the two, although he did not like Morrison's tact, he had to admit that this man had a solid understanding of doctrine. There is a set.
He expressed concern to Morrison, "Won't your actions arouse the resentment of Earl Grayman?"
After all, Paul Grayman can be said to be the most powerful person in this land. The largest slave owner and other landowners may not have as many serfs as he alone.
Morrison chuckled, backed away from others, and quietly said that he did so under the instruction of the Earl. The Earl did not come forward in person because he was worried about worldly interference.
Leonard was very surprised and immediately felt ashamed that he had suspected Paul of witchcraft and had refused his request.
Equality for all was once an important concept when the church was founded. This concept was also one of the reasons why it was able to attract a wide range of believers. However, with the corruption of the middle- and upper-class clergy, they colluded with the secular aristocrats. , the slogan has just become a slogan.
He immediately expressed his willingness to provide whatever help he could for the abolition of slavery, so Morrison took the opportunity to recruit several more monks from the monastery.
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Queller Foster was finally leaving. During these days, he wandered around the Alda Territory and enjoyed the northwest scenery. Before leaving, he came to Lake Town to say goodbye to Paul.
In the evening, Paul held a banquet in the castle to entertain Queller and the members of the adventure group who were his escorts. He asked Queller to convey his respect to Marquis Foster and to establish business cooperation with the Foster family. Kueller once again patted his chest and agreed to his wish.
Hansel also attended the dinner and expressed his hope to go south with Queller and others, and Master Foster readily agreed.
After dinner, everyone went to the entertainment room to play cards for a while and then went back to their rooms to rest.
But after Paul lay down, he turned around and had no sleep. Recently, all kinds of whimsical plans kept flashing in his mind, making him continue to transform into a night owl.
Forget it, let's go out for some air. He put on his clothes and walked out of the bedroom to take a walk in the corridor.
Then he spotted the green-haired girl standing in front of the window. The girl was looking up at the moon. She didn't know what she was thinking. The moonlight shrouded her whole body with a hazy beauty.
He took the initiative to say hello: "Good evening, Miss Ladi."
Miss Scholar seemed surprised, turned around and saw that the young lord was standing behind her , she nodded slightly and responded calmly: "Good evening, Earl."
Paul asked: "We are going back to our hometown tomorrow, are you too excited to sleep?"
The other party didn't answer, and her face was shrouded in shadow due to the wide scholar's hat, making it difficult to see her expression clearly.
So embarrassing! Paul was a little embarrassed. The other person didn't seem to want to be disturbed, so he might as well go away. "When I met a black-spotted tiger in the forest that day, it was all thanks to you, otherwise I would have died in the tiger's mouth. Thank you very much!"
After thanking him, he turned around and was about to leave. The other party spoke, but it was about another thing: "Did you post the talent recruitment decree in the center of the town?"
Huh? Why are you asking about this? "Yes, Miss Ladi, are you interested in staying and working here?"
Miss Scholar shook her head. Paul was not surprised. There was nothing we could do about it. One was in the remote northwest and the other was in the prosperous south. How could they be compared?
The other party continued: "It is really rare in this world to not care about one's origin and bloodline. Even the southern countries that claim to be enlightened give priority to these two points."
Paul replied : "I never care much about those things, let alone lower-level nobles and civilians. Even if a slave comes, if he has the ability, I will entrust him with important tasks."
The girl was silent again, just before When Paul wanted to leave again, he heard the other party ask quietly: "Where are the others?"
"Huh? What?" Paul was a little confused.
"For example...for example, those who are born different from others, not just in terms of status..."
She seemed not to know how to continue, and seemed a little hesitant. After a long time, she added: "Those Groups that may be regarded as 'non-human' by ordinary people..."
Paul asked: "But judging from your tone, these 'special groups' are still human beings in your eyes, right?"
The girl nodded.
"Miss Ladi, we have a saying here, as long as an animal looks like a donkey, walks like a donkey, and brays like a donkey, then it is a donkey."
"Pfft!" The girl was amused. It was the first time she heard such a metaphor.
The beauty's smile made Paul feel refreshed and he continued to ask: "Do they look like humans?" The girl nodded.
“Do they speak human language?”
The girl nodded again.
“Do they value family and friendship?”
The girl still nodded.
"Do they obey the law?"
This time the girl did not nod, but said: "Like ordinary people, there are good people and bad people."
Paul With a slap on the palm: "Very good, then I will not refuse the 'good guys' among them and arrest all the 'bad guys'."
After hearing this sentence, Miss Scholar's eyes remained motionless. Stare at Paul.
After a long time, the girl leaned forward slightly and bowed.
"Lord Graiman, may luck and kindness always be with you."
After saying this, Ladi turned and walked towards her room.
"What a strange night." Paul was left standing alone in the corridor in a daze.
(End of this chapter)