Chapter 25 The Country Is Based on the People, and the People Are Based on Food

The news revealed in Dunn's words is so attractive to the dwarves, just look at Brian's reaction before and after.

Although Dunn didn't say anything specific, the little things he mentioned inadvertently were enough to open the door to Brian's new world.

Brian, who had planned to flash people tomorrow, suddenly changed his mind. He felt that he might as well stay in Ellington rather than travel elsewhere.

Maybe, Dunn will give him other surprises!

"Stay and help me?"

Dunn looked surprised, and then waved his hands again and again: "How embarrassing, no, no need! You are a dwarf... uh, um, a dwarf! Ellington has a blacksmith, I can find him if I need it, the same of."

This sly boy!

Brian scolded inwardly, even if he got a bargain, he was a good boy!

"How can it be the same!?"

Brian pointed to himself and said proudly: "I'm not boasting, my forging skills are among the best among us dwarves! As long as you can say anything, I can make it for you! And the quality is absolutely first-class! "

In fact, Brian is really not boasting. A dwarf blacksmith is very popular no matter where he is, so he is willing to stay in Ellington. Dunn actually made a lot of money.

It's just that this guy just didn't take the bait, and he was only willing to take the bait until Tang En throws some dry goods, which made Tang En a little uncomfortable, so he deliberately tried to catch his appetite.

For a race keen to forge, nothing beats a new, more durable material.

So Dunn is very confident that Brian can stay.

"Really?" Dunn looked at Brian suspiciously.

Brian patted his chest: "Of course it's true!"

"I hope you won't regret it then."

With a strange expression on his face, Dunn accepted Brian.

Many of the things he conceived can't be produced now, because the world lacks the most basic industrial system, and everything has to start from scratch, and Brian's forging ability, coupled with his alchemy skills, is the foundation of all this.

He will define units and standards from scratch, and here he will be the founder of everything.

The next day, Dunn got up and stood in front of the sink with a tangled face.

It's the third day in Plandal, and he hasn't brushed his teeth for two days...

There are no toothbrushes or soaps in this world. Washing your face is just a matter of washing your face with water. There is no difference between the nobles and the commoners. There are some extravagant things, such as some petals in the water.

Fortunately, the people in Plandal are not like the European Middle Ages on the earth. They don't take a bath for a few months or even their whole life. The people here are still very clean, and there is a clear emerald river next to the town. , the clear and sweet river water is readily available, so there is no unpleasant smell on people here in Ellington.

"Take the toothbrush, toothpaste and soap out these two days... I remember that a horsetail can be used as a toothbrush. Toothpaste can be made by mixing plaster, fat and salt. For soap, I vaguely remember to boil animal fat and plant ash. ...Well, I have a general impression, I can get it out by fiddling with it."[e1]

After washing his face, he asked the maid to take some salt and rinse his mouth. After tidying up a little, Tang En went downstairs.

"Big brother!"

As soon as he went downstairs, he heard Little Loli's crisp voice, Tang En was startled, and said with a smile, "Illya is here."

For Eliya, Tang En is very impressed. This little girl is a rare magic affinity body. If she is carefully cultivated, she will definitely become an incomparably powerful mage in the future. Tang En will not let this talent go. .

"Lord Lord."

Elsa said apologetically, "Illya has to come to thank you for saving her, didn't I disturb your rest?"

"No no."

Tang En waved his hand, squatted down and picked up Illya, and said with a smile: "Now there are no bad guys anymore, won't you be afraid anymore?"

"Um!"

Illya was very happy and put a straw ring on Tang En's head: "Big brother, I made this up, it smells good, I'll give it to you."

"Um...this taste?"

Dunn was startled, isn't this mint? Does Ellington still produce mint here?

"Ilia, don't mess around, how can the lord wear that kind of thing!"

Elsa was worried that Illya would make Dunn unhappy and hurriedly stopped her.

"No, it's okay, I'm happy."

Tang En smiled: "Illya, where did you find this mint grass?"

"Mint?"

Ilya was confused for a while, and when she saw Tang En pointing at the grass ring, she suddenly realized: "So this grass is called mint, and it's right by the river, there are a lot of them."

"Mint grass?"

Elsa was also stunned. She had seen this grass before. The smell was quite unique, but it didn't seem to have a name, right? Before, some adventurers gave it a striking grass name, but it was forgotten later.

"Would you take me to see it?"

After seeing mint, Tang En instantly had a lot of ideas in his mind. Mint has a great effect. Not only can it be used as a spice additive, but it can also be eaten and used medicinally. He can also add some mint to the toothpaste and soap he wants to make. Fragrance, the smell is more fragrant.

Ilya nodded without hesitation.

Elsa and Illya have already eaten breakfast. When Dunn was ready to go out after breakfast, Fiona appeared in front of him.

"Are you going out?"

Fiona frowned: "There are a lot of things in the lord's mansion waiting for you to decide, what are you doing out?"

Tang En said righteously: "Of course it's for Ellington's future. If I don't even know my own territory, what development is there to talk about?"

"It makes sense."

Fiona nodded: "Then I'll come with you too, just to go out and see the farmland in Ellington."

So Fiona joined the team.

After instructing the maid to collect some ponytail hair, they walked out the door and walked directly to the outside of the town. Along the way, Tang En kept looking around, shaking his head and sighing.

Although he had never studied urban planning, he also knew that the layout of Ellington was really bad. The buildings were disorganized, there was no unified plan, and there was no underground drainage works and no public lighting facilities.

Dunn intends to completely rebuild the entire Ellington - now the building scale of Ellington is not large, and the cost of reconstruction is also low, which is still within the acceptable range.

Moreover, he is also a lord, and everyone must obey the orders he said, and there is no need to worry about people objecting.

Rebuilding Ellington could also breathe life into the town and give everyone something to do.

All in all, it's a good thing. [e2]

After silently re-planning Ellington in their hearts, their group had come to the edge of the farmland outside.

"Ellington's farmland is not small, but because of Buck and others, most of the farmland was abandoned before, and there was no land reclamation planting at all. If you mobilize this part of the farmland and reuse it, Still catch up with the harvest.”

Tang En thought for a while and said, "Then mobilize and say what I said. Anyone who opens up new farmland will be exempted from the harvest tax of the new farmland that year, and will be exempted by half the next year. I believe they will be happy to do it."

Fiona rolled her eyes at Dunn, and the guy waved the tax cut banner again, but since he had already decided, Fiona could only write it down.

"Lord Lord!"

When the farmers in the field saw Tang En, they all stopped their work and saluted him.

Dunn nodded, his eyes fell on the farm tools beside them, and he couldn't help frowning: "Fiona, all the farmers in the empire use this kind of farm tools?"

The farm tools they use to tend the farmland are actually made of wood.

"It seems to be the same, what's wrong?"

"Why don't you use iron?"

"Iron?"

Fiona's eyes widened: "Iron is so important, of course, it is used to make weapons and armor to defend the country, how can it be used to make agricultural tools?"

Tang En was speechless and looked up at the sky. After a while, he said quietly, "Fiona, what do you think is the foundation of a country's stability?"

"The foundation of stability?"

Fiona obviously hadn't thought about this issue. After thinking about it, she said tentatively, "The combat effectiveness of the army?"

"I think it's a powerful master, right?"

Elsa put forward a different opinion: "If there are legendary masters in charge, the country will be much more stable."

"Yes, it's not right," Dunn shook his head, "You haven't seen the fundamentals, whether it's the army or the legendary masters, they are all people."

"The country is based on the people, and the people take food as the sky. The issue of food is not only the most basic need for human survival, but also has always been the eternal theme of national stability and social development."

"If the people of a country can't even have enough to eat, and the question they worry about every day is what to do with the next meal, how can the country be strong? Can it be chaotic? Conversely, if everyone in a country can eat If you are full, you don’t have to worry about being hungry, then people will naturally think about other things after they are full, such as making money, practicing combat skills and magic, and enhancing combat effectiveness, and the country’s strength will be stronger.”

"So, a strong agricultural foundation is the foundation of a country's stability."

Speaking of which, Dunn suddenly asked, "Where is Brian?"

"I arranged a house for him in the morning, and he said to arrange it, at least like a blacksmith's workshop."

"Well."

Tang En didn't think that an important reason for the low grain output here was that the tools were not up to standard. Isn't this a joke, iron tools must be used! Let's go back and discuss with Brian.

After waiting for a while to explore the world, and to study the power of magic, maybe we can assemble agricultural machinery such as scarifiers, seeders, and combine harvesters? [e3]

Tang En rubbed his chin and showed a weird smile.

At this time, Tang En was startled: "Why do you do this here?"