Balls, banquets, card games, and hunting were the main pastimes of the nobles, and Hathaway humbly gave in and joined the game as a matter of course. Of course, inviting her to play cards was certainly not just for fun, and after a period of unnutritious pleasantries, the conversation finally turned to the point.

"Lord Count, I heard that the farmland of the collective farm has been reclaimed?" Dilly. Kony played a card and asked seemingly casually.

"Yes, although the land is still a little raw, but the fertility is sufficient, and I have selected some excellent seeds, I believe that the harvest in autumn can be expected." Hathaway said confidently.

"Hehe, it's good to be able to sow seeds in time, and by this time next year, you can be on track in one qiē, at least in terms of food." Shani. Brett is clearly going to round the field. It's not that they don't trust Hathaway, although the Cordillera Plateau has fertile soil, the land cultivated in the first year is not fully utilized, and the yield is not very high, which is a rule of thumb. But they don't know that the grain that has been transformed into a garden space has more advantages than ordinary grain, and at least after the autumn harvest, it is enough for their own use.

Hathaway smiled faintly, but did not argue. It doesn't really make much sense for me to say this now, and after the autumn harvest, facts speak louder than words.

There are not many servants in the villa, only about three or four, which is in line with the identity of a baron. Jerami is not a person who pays attention to luxury. Just then, there was the sound of light footsteps on the stairs...... Listening to the movement, it should be a few people walking down together.

Hathaway looked back and saw a dignified and beautiful aristocratic lady coming down the stairs. Behind her was Lear, whom she had met before. Jeramy, beside him was a girl who was slightly similar in age to Hathaway, but he didn't know who it was.

Hathaway was here for the first time, and although her rank was higher than that of everyone present, out of grace, she also stood up and greeted the noble lady slightly: "You are Baroness Jeramy, right?" I'm Hathaway. Bell, it's an honor to visit you! ”

"Lord Earl, I am equally honored to invite you to the manor." The Baroness glanced at Hathaway with some curiosity, but did not stare at her.

It is said that this lady was also born into a noble family. She brought with her a large number of books as a dowry. He was always amiable and considerate in his dealings with people, and now I see that it is true.

The Baroness was polite again. He said calmly: "Lord Earl." I'm honored to introduce you to my children - Lear and Elini! ”

Lear. Jerami gave a knightly salute...... At home. He seemed much more polite than he had done that day, and Elenie had done a standard ladylike manner.

Hathaway smiled and returned the salute, as the superior. She didn't need to return the same courtesy.

"Lord Earl, it's an honor to see you again." Lear. Jerami said lightly, the look on his face was still angry.

Hathaway laughed in her heart, she didn't want to worry about this with a big boy, smiled faintly, and sat back in her place, while the others sat down.

With the addition of the hostess, the atmosphere in the house became more lively, and as she spoke, the conversation turned to Hathaway's farmstead.

"Lord Earl, it cost a lot of money to cultivate so many fields at once, right?" Baroness Jeramie asked.

"Actually, there isn't much money."

Hathaway smiled faintly: "The wages of those farmers are offset by the various farm tools and grain varieties they borrow, and their daily meals are collectively supplied in the canteen. Since it is a collective farming, the cost of farming tools is not large, and grain is provided free of charge. ”

"With all due respect, how come I have never heard of this method of cultivation on collective farms?" Raven. Baldley asked in surprise as the others secretly summed up the pros and cons of this approach.

"This is the plan I prepared after learning about the situation in the Cordillera Plateau." Hathaway said.

This collective farm approach was based on the earlier cooperatives of the former Soviet Union and China. Of course, don't expect mechanization or anything for the time being, but the labor force and various agricultural tools are used intensively to achieve the most reasonable distribution. In addition to farming, you can also engage in other side jobs, such as some farming and fruit trees. There may be some contradictions in the future because of distribution, but for now, the work efficiency has been greatly improved.

"The farmers are all soldiers, and they are probably new to how to grow crops. In the farm, they will all be coached, and even if they leave the farm, they will not be unable to support themselves......" Hathaway continued.

She just wants to instill her own ideas into these nobles little by little. Farmsteads will be extended in the Cordillera Plateau as a model to attract the homeless and concentrate them, which is more rational than simply allocating land to them. The management of the farm is not complicated, the most important thing is that it can be replicated in this way, and the produce never has to worry about being sold.

Listening to Hathaway's introduction, even Aaron. Jerami had a look of surprise on his face, he was proficient in finances, and after a little calculation, his face was already shocked...... This mode of operation willingly tied those farmers to the land, and it is not easy to cause rebellion, whether it is the farmers or the landlords, they can get enough harvest, even in the face of bad harvests, they will not be unable to operate.

Facing everyone's thoughtful expressions, Hathaway smiled and said, "Fortunately, there are not many people who need to be resettled now, and this is Cheng Dù." As long as they are diligent, they will have the opportunity to become the manager of the farm, the instructor of planting, and the guardian of the farm...... It can be said that the farm is also a base for cultivating agricultural management talents. ”

"That's true." Aaron. Jerami nodded.

After a few words, it is natural that everyone has different eyes on Hathaway, especially Lear. Jeramy's eyes were a little more surprised and concerned.

At the beginning, although these nobles had the idea of getting closer to Hathaway, they were not very firm, and in their minds, the reason why Hathaway had this series of effective actions was because of someone behind her. However, through Guò's conversation today, they understood that most of these measures were devised by Hathaway herself, but with the help of a few capable men...... These people are human spirits, in this case, if they still choose to wait and see, then when Hathaway takes control of the Cordillera in the future, their position will be in jeopardy, and most importantly, in the current Cordillera power structure, they are in an awkward position, and the best time for them to serve Hathaway, is also Aaron. The reason why Jerami did it deliberately.

The next banquet was enjoyed by the guests and the hosts. Although there is no need to sign a letter of allegiance or a letter of nomination, there is already a certain tacit understanding between them. However, Hathaway knew that Aaron. Although Jerami has some words, he also has reservations.

When the last guest left the manor, Aaron . Both Jerami and his son relaxed and walked along the path next to the manor.

"Father, I thought you would do your best to help the Earl this time." Lear. Jerami said suddenly.

"Didn't I help?"

Aaron. Jerami asked rhetorically, seeing his son's disapproving look, he shook his head: "You, you are not mature yet, now is not the time, who will take out their hole cards." I will help her as much strength and courage as she can show, this is a mutually beneficial thing, and I will not rashly bet the fate of the family on her. ”

"When she came to our house today, what do you think Baron Bell and Lord Camille will do? Will it turn against us? "Lear. Jeramy asked.

"The removal of the army has left them a bit of a scramble. For a long time, the two of them cooperated to control the city defense army, but they did not focus on the city defense army completely, and now the Earl suddenly took the city defense army with a knife, which caught them a little off guard, especially if the reason was correct, so that they didn't even have a reason to attack. As for us...... Hehe, if the Count collapses, our family won't be able to make much of a wave, and they also need us to manage the mess of the Cordillera Plateau. ”

"But if Lord Earl is suppressed, won't we become Baron Bell's opponents? How could they let us go? "Lear. Jerami frowned.

"Child, do you know why I am not optimistic about Baron Bell and Lord Camille? It's because they lack fame! Remember, the name! Just because they have no name, they will never be able to turn over the head of the Earl.

Why have we been under the control of Solo for so many years. Baron Bell is pressing, not because of this title. In the past, as a relative of the Count, he exercised great power to help take care of the Cordillera, which is understandable. But now he wants to replace the Bell family, but it is not so easy. Despite their years of hard work, most people's hearts are still towards Hathaway. ”

"Don't they see that? Baron Bell is not a stupid man. ”

"I understand Baron Bell's talent, his shortcoming is that he is too confident, but he is not arrogant, I see this time, he also thought about the consequences, but he was lucky. What's more, after so many years in power in the Cordillera, he is still very confident in his own strength, even if it were me, he would be moved. After all, the charm of power is irresistible, and even we want to reap more benefits in such a situation? (To be continued......)