After the spring harvest, the final statistics showed that on Viscount Leslie's territory, adding in the twenty one hectares of farmland that had been cultivated last year and the seven hectares of farmland that had been cultivated, the total yield of wheat was over a hundred thousand pounds!
According to the calculation of one hectare equal to fifteen mu, the yield of wheat on Viscount Leslie's territory was around two hundred and forty to two hundred and fifty pounds per mu.
Although it was still lacking compared to earth's five hundred pounds or even a thousand pounds, it was very close to the yield of ancient times when earth's technology wasn't developed yet.
Moreover, the yield per mu on Viscount Leslie's territory wasn't important, the most important thing was the total yield.
Before this, even if Viscount Leslie used all the slaves and guards under him, he could only cultivate seven hectares of farmland at most. He could only harvest twenty thousand pounds of wheat each season.
But after using the agricultural magic machines to cultivate twenty one hectares of farmland last fall, this year's spring harvest suddenly broke the one hundred thousand pound mark, increasing it by four times!
Although everyone was prepared for this result, when they heard this number, they were still very shocked.
After the shock, they were filled with joy.
Since Viscount Leslie could rely on the agricultural magic machines to greatly increase the grain yield of his territory, it meant that other people could do the same.
Among these people, the happiest one was naturally Seveni.
"Chairman Xu, if royal father knew the results of this harvest, he would definitely be very happy." Looking at the statistics in her hand, Seveni couldn't suppress the joy on her face.
"Our Lampari Kingdom doesn't lack land that can be cultivated, but we lack people, so there are many fields that are barren.
Now that your New Flyer's agricultural magic machines have proven that you only need a few people to cultivate large amounts of farmland, it means that the barren fields in our kingdom can finally be cultivated!
Like this, the kingdom's grain yield will definitely increase like Viscount Leslie's territory. Perhaps in less than two years, no one in the kingdom will have to go hungry! "
Xu Yi looked at Seveni who was so excited that she even forgot herself. If it wasn't for the fact that he had been hungry when he transmigrated to this world, he wouldn't have been able to understand the joy in Seveni's heart at all.
After thinking about it, Xu Yi smiled and said, "Your Highness, why do we have to wait for another two years?
As long as they made use of the spring plowing season to modify the farmlands in the kingdom, they would see results as soon as the autumn harvest.
Perhaps this year, you will find that the people in the kingdom don't have to starve anymore. "
Seveni shook her head, "Of course I want it to be as soon as possible.
But it would take time to spread the agricultural magic machines in the kingdom, it wasn't something that could be done in a short period of time.
Not to mention ….. "Seveni looked at Xu Yi with an aggrieved gaze.
"Is it possible for New Flyer to complete those orders during the spring plowing period?
Don't forget, I just wanted you to prioritize the production of magic machines, but you rejected me. "
Xu Yi smiled awkwardly and said, "I can't do anything about that. After all, I have to consider the overall development strategy of the Chamber of Commerce."
"I don't mean to blame you. I just want to raise some expectations for you again.
I hope that your Chamber of Commerce can prioritize completing this order as much as possible. "
Seveni's beautiful eyes stared right into Xu Yi's eyes, looking very sincere.
"Chairman Xu, over half the people in the kingdom can't eat their fill.
Whether or not you can solve this problem will depend on your New Flyer. "
Xu Yi rubbed his nose with a bitter smile, "Your Highness, I feel a lot of pressure when you say this.
Our New Flyer is only a small company, we don't need to take on such a large responsibility, right? "
Seveni revealed a faint smile, "The greater the power, the greater the responsibility.
Isn't this what Chairman Xu said to me last time when you talked to me about my identity?
Since your New Flyer has this ability, you have to take on this responsibility.
Am I right?
Chairman Xu? "
Xu Yi could only give another bitter smile, "That's right, your highness."
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After calculating the data of the spring harvest on Viscount Leslie's territory, Seveni immediately left Banta City.
According to what she said before she left, this time with the shocking effect on Viscount Leslie's territory, it would be easier to move the other nobles in the kingdom. It would also make it easier for the Agriculture Department to popularize the agricultural magic machines.
According to the estimates of the Agriculture Department, even if New Flyer completed the order of thirty thousand agricultural magic machines from the Agriculture Department, it still wouldn't be enough to satisfy the demand of the Lampari Kingdom.
In other words, there would be large amounts of orders for agricultural magic machines flying to New Flyer.
Of course Xu Yi welcomed this.
Selling agricultural magic machines was a very profitable business, not to mention that once the agricultural magic machines became popular, it would be like what Xu Yi imagined. Large amounts of labour would be released from the farm and they would be put into the magic machine industry that had more prospects.
Take Banta City as an example. Since last year, the nobles of Banta City had all bought some agricultural magic machines. Adding in the farmer support plan of New Flyer, many agricultural magic machines were given to normal farmers, so in most of the farmland outside Banta City, the agricultural magic machines were popularized.
During this year's spring harvest, in less than a week, all the farmland outside Banta City had been harvested.
After they finished harvesting, there were countless agricultural magic machines outside Banta City that went back and forth on the barren land that they didn't have enough people to work on, reclaiming the land.
According to the data of the City Lord Manor, the amount of farmland being reclaimed was three times the amount of farmland outside Banta City!
If the farmland could be reclaimed and planted during the spring harvest, when it was time for the fall harvest, Banta City's grain yield would shock everyone.
Under the instructions of Count Samo and Seveni, the « Banta Times » had advertised the changes in Viscount Leslie's territory, which could be considered pushing forward the reclamation of the farmland project.
In the next ten days, the « Banta Times » had a series of reports on this project, accurately showing the spectacular scene outside Banta City to everyone.
To be able to do this, it was all thanks to Baron Hannas who had specially returned to Banta City from Anvilmar City.
Although he was much more mature than before, the moment he came into contact with the newspaper, Baron Hannas immediately returned to his previous passionate appearance.
When he came back to Banta City, he headed to the « Banta Times » office and spent every day working in the office.
When Baron Hannas was gone, the style of the « Banta Times » wasn't as sharp and aggressive as when he was here, becoming much more stable. But when he came back, it was like the « Banta Times » had been injected with a special spirit, instantly changing its style.
"This is Hannas' personal charm."
Viscount Leslie looked at the « Banta Times » that had just come out today and said with a faint smile, "Perhaps it is because of his support that the « Banta Times » can become this sharp, even daring to report the ugly things done by nobles.
I think that this fellow must be very happy because in Anvilmar City, even if he has a family behind him, there are many things that he doesn't dare report. "
"Of course, could it be that he would dare report what colour underwear his majesty was wearing today?" Xu Yi teased him.
Viscount Leslie laughed, "Xu Yi, you're wrong about this. He really did report some things about his majesty's private life in the « Anvilmar Times », even some embarrassing things.
But this was all done under his majesty's instructions, he wouldn't be that bold himself. "
"His majesty's instructions?" Xu Yi thought about it.
"Is this to create a more approachable attitude?"
"That's right, Xu Yi, you're quite clear on this."
Viscount Leslie nodded. He looked at the « Banta Times » in his hand before casually throwing it on the table. With a sigh, he shook his head and said, "It's a pity that even if Hannas is happy here, he has to return to Anvilmar City in a few days."
Seeing Viscount Leslie slightly knit his brows, Xu Yi couldn't help asking, "You're also going back with him?"
Viscount Leslie looked at Xu Yi and didn't immediately reply. He slowly sipped his tea, as if he was considering how to answer Xu Yi's question.
Xu Yi didn't rush him and just silently waited in his chair.
After a while, Viscount Leslie put down his teacup and tapped his finger on the table. Then he looked at Xu Yi and slowly nodded, "Yes, I will go back with him."
"Then you won't come back like you said last time?" Xu Yi kept asking.
"Why?
Aren't you living quite well in Banta City? "
Viscount Leslie revealed a faint smile and shook his head, "Perhaps to you and most people, I'm living quite well in Banta City.
But from the perspective of my family, it's very bad.
I am the family's eldest son, but I've been living in a small place like Banta City all these years to enjoy myself, but I'm actually avoiding my responsibilities.
The family needs me to become a more important person, so they don't want me to continue staying in Banta City.
I could resist and escape before, but this time ….. I can't continue resisting and escaping.
If nothing unexpected happens, after leaving Banta City this time, I will enter the army and head to the northern border of the kingdom. I will accumulate military merits and experience according to the family's plan for me.
If nothing unexpected happens in the future, I shouldn't have a chance to return to Banta City. "
Xu Yi was silent.
This was the responsibility that Viscount Leslie had to bear since he came from a large noble family like the Stagg Family, he couldn't question anything.
But Viscount Leslie was a different kind of noble. He was very magnanimous and didn't have the arrogance that most nobles had. Whether it was cooperating with him or being friends with him, it made people feel very comfortable.
When he left, Xu Yi's heart was still a bit disappointed.
"Xu Yi, I invited you here today to tell you the reason why I'm leaving as a friend and to say goodbye.
Secondly, as a partner, I want to make a final request to you. "Viscount Leslie then said.
Xu Yi forced out a smile, "Just tell me what request you have.
As long as I and the New Flyer can do it, we will definitely do it for you. "
Viscount Leslie nodded and said with a serious look, "Xu Yi, let me withdraw my shares."