Such a scene attracted many knights from Maple Leaf to come and watch the fun.

Lin Xingchen would give one or half a watermelon to anyone who came to check on the situation so that they could have a taste.

Rewards naturally bring motivation. Giving each member of the pioneering team a watermelon as a reward made these people work hard.

"Young master, if you distribute all the crops you grow to them, won't you be left with nothing in the end?" Linda beside her seemed a little puzzled.

"Aunt Linda, I've told you many times not to call me little master. If you don't want to be called by my name, just call me young master!"

"As for the problem you mentioned, you can't look at it that way. Think about it, although I can force them to do what they are doing now, they only do it when they don't want to. I let them see, touch, and eat the food, so they will know whether the food is good or not."

"They are not stupid, they just lack the belief to get them moving. Now I am giving them this belief. As long as they listen to me, they will have everything they need, whether it's food, drink or daily necessities."

"Aren't you afraid that one day they will no longer listen to you after they get the faith you said? After all, there is no loyalty for them!"

"Aunt Linda, there are many kinds of loyalty. There is loyalty like Grandpa Arnold, Uncle Luke and you, and there is loyalty because the benefits are greater than rebellion."

"As long as I continue to provide them with benefits, they will always listen to me. If one day they do not satisfy the benefits I provide them, I will use swords and magic to make them understand the price of betrayal."

When Linda heard these words coming out of Lin Xingchen's mouth, she couldn't help but look at him twice more.

"Aunt Linda, do you know what these peanuts are good for?"

Lin Xingchen changed the subject and started asking and answering questions about the uses of peanuts.

First of all, peanuts can be eaten. Although they cannot be used as a staple food, they can be used as a snack.

Its main function is actually to extract oil. I have seen the place in the castle that specializes in oil extraction. The oil yield of the rapeseed they use is too low, while the oil yield of peanuts can be more than ten times that of theirs.

As far as I know, cooking oil has always been a scarce commodity. Let's talk about the knights, not to mention the common people! Some of them also don't have oil for cooking every day.

As long as we expand the planting of peanuts and sell them after pressing the peanuts for oil, this will be a stable business. Moreover, peanut oil is not only more fragrant than vegetable oil, but also more nutritious.

I believe that as long as we develop, our Maple Leaf Territory will be able to get rid of poverty in a few years.

This is one of the uses of peanuts. The residue after oil extraction can be ground into powder and drunk with milk. It can also be used to feed livestock, chickens and ducks. It can also be used to make compost as fertilizer to increase the yield of the next planting.

"Tell me, how many gold coins can this little peanut create for us?" Lin Xingchen couldn't help laughing happily.

We have many crops like peanuts that are full of treasures. For example, there are 50 acres of soybeans planted in front, which have more uses than peanuts.

"Aunt Linda, give me ten years, and I will definitely bring about earth-shaking changes in the entire Maple Leaf Territory."

"I have always believed in everything you do, and I also think that your wish will come true one day." Linda didn't know whether she was perfunctory or sincerely agreed. Anyway, she felt encouraged by Lin Xingchen's words.

When they came to a sugarcane field, Lin Xingchen asked the servant to cut a few stalks of sugarcane, peeled them and handed a long piece to Linda.

If peanuts and soybeans are what I use to make my territory rich, then the stick-like thing in your hand is the treasure I plan to use to rob those noble lords of their gold coins.

Linda looked at the pole-like crop in her hand. Although it looked wet, she didn't know how to use it to steal the gold coins from the nobles.

"Haha, Aunt Linda doesn't think I'm going to rob people with this stick!"

"Try taking one bite and then chewing it twice."

"It's so sweet... Why is this thing so sweet, sir?" Linda said as she started eating it in big mouthfuls.

"This is called sugar cane. The reason why it is so sweet is because it contains a high amount of sugar. People like you like sweets so much. I think after this thing is made into sugar, it will definitely sell for a good price."

“How do you make this into candy?”

"You'll know in a few days. Even if I tell you now, you won't know. Anyway, just wait and see."

When Arnold and the elf elder stepped into the Maple Leaf Plain, they were stunned by the scene before them. What appeared before their eyes was a golden color, followed by a group of shirtless people working hard.

The curious elf elder deliberately walked closer to watch those people, and saw a thin man holding a strange scimitar in his right hand, grabbing a plant in front of him with his left and right hands and then cutting it with the knife.

Behind him was a woman in ragged linen clothes, gathering together the plants that the man in front had harvested.

Afterwards, a few older men would pick up the crops that the women had gathered into small bundles and pound them in a wooden cube.

After looking for a while, the elder realized that the seeds-like things on the crops were knocked down by hitting them.

When the square bin is almost full, useful bags are quickly packed in preparation for the next round of beating.

"Mr. Arnold, I wonder why they collect these things?" Picking up a few grains of wheat that fell on the ground, the Great Elder had never seen such a sight even though he had lived for so long.

"Great elder, this thing called wheat is edible. Last year, my young master relied on the steamed buns made from this stuff in your hands to prevent people from starving to death in the entire Maple Leaf Territory."

"They seem to be a little different from the civilians we saw in other places. The people we saw along the way working on the land were not as hard-working as the people in front of us." The great elder asked puzzledly.

“Because they are working hard for themselves. The land in front of you was still a wasteland last winter. It was my young master who led these people who had nothing to reclaim it.

We give them seeds and tools, teach them how to plant, and finally they only need to pay for the harvest of the third level. "

"I didn't expect that he has such knowledge at such a young age. I am looking forward to meeting him more and more now."

"Don't wait, Great Elder. Look, the young master is in the middle of the group of people coming over."

Lin Xingchen was very impressive as he came out of the castle. His servants were holding a watermelon in one hand, sugarcane in the other, and some fruits. As long as they saw a look in Lin Xingchen's eyes, they would immediately give him the corresponding things.

A sharp-eyed servant saw Arnold and the Great Elder early on, and whispered something to Lin Xingchen, and a group of people turned around and walked towards the two.

"Grandpa Arnold, why are you back? You've been gone for more than four months. Grandpa and I have missed you so much."

Then he performed a simple noble salute to the great elder: "Grandpa Arnold, I don't know what to call this guest."

"My young master, this is not the place to talk. Come back to the castle with me! I will introduce this distinguished guest to you."

"Well... Grandpa Arnold, why don't you accompany the guests to the castle first! I still have to direct these people to harvest the crops here, and later I have to go to the front to teach them how to harvest peanuts and sugarcane. There are so many things to do."

"Young master, you can arrange someone to do the work tomorrow. This guest is very important, so it's better for you to go back with me." Arnold was afraid that Lin Xingchen didn't know the seriousness of the matter, so he coaxed him carefully.

"Don't worry, Mr. Arnold. It's no problem that he is busy and can't leave. How about you accompany me to the castle to meet the owner of this land."

After saying that, he smiled at Lin Xingchen and said, "Little guy, if you have something to do, just go and do it. We have plenty of time to spend together." After saying that, he followed Arnold towards the castle.

Looking at the extremely handsome old man in front of him, and thinking about what he and Arnold had said before and after, Lin Xingchen roughly guessed something.

The planned itinerary remained unchanged, and Lin Xingchen once again set out on the inspection route.

The people arranged by Arnold to come to the castle had already rushed over to report the news. When Green heard that the butler Arnold had brought back an outsider, he knew the whole story.

The whole castle was crowded with people. After cleaning and arranging things, Green led a group of servants to wait for Arnold and the great elder to arrive at the door.

As the servant came forward to report that the guests had arrived at the castle gate, Green quickly stood up from his resting chair, pulled at his straight clothes, and looked at the main entrance with anticipation.

"Welcome the most distinguished guests to my Maple Leaf Territory. Please don't mind the simple appearance of the castle." After saying this, he performed a formal aristocratic etiquette.

The Great Elder smiled and returned the greeting: "It is my honor to be your guest. I think I will have a pleasant vacation here."

After that, they were led by Green to visit the entire Duke's Castle. Finally, the three of them sat down in Green's study and planned to have a good discussion.

The maid brought the tea to the door of the study, and Arnold was fully responsible for everything that happened afterwards.

"Master, I haven't introduced you yet. This distinguished guest is the great elder of the elves, Lord Edwin Galadriel."

"I'm honored that the elves value me so much. I really don't know how to express my gratitude." He then performed a noble salute to the great elder.

"The Star Clan and my Forest Elves are eternal friends. Without the help of your ancestors, there would be no me today, so there is no need to thank me." Edwin was not as arrogant as the other elves. Instead, he calmly began this important conversation with Green.