Chapter 16: Her Royal Highness

The two harvest seasons of each year are the most important days for the Kingdom of Lampari and the city of Bontah.

This year's spring ploughing seems to be more important than in previous years, and when the farmland on Viscount Leslie's domain is harvested, not only does it attract almost all the nobles in Bonta City who also own the territory, but even the lord of the city is present in person, and he also makes a speech on the spot, praising the harvest on the land of Viscount Leslie.

In addition, the most surprising group of onlookers was a group of ordinary farmers from various villages outside the city of Bangta.

Some of the ordinary farmers who were invited were farmers who had come here once before, and although they were still a little nervous about coming here, they were no longer as reserved as they were when they first came because they saw so many nobles and adults.

Others, who came for the first time, focused their eyes on the farmland, their expressions full of appreciation.

These farmers, who have worked in the fields all their lives, have never seen such a uniform farmland that looks like it was painted.

And when these farmlands are already full of golden ears of wheat at this time, it is a beautiful pattern in their eyes.

The reason why so many people gather here today can be traced back to last year's autumn harvest.

Last year, under Xu Yi's suggestion, Viscount Leslie used the farmland magic machinery produced by the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce to transform all the farmland under his own territory, and also reclaimed the land that had been barren due to manpower problems.

After the autumn harvest, a large number of farmland magic machines worked non-stop on this territory, and finally completed this huge project in a short period of time.

And now. It is the time to accept the results of this project.

In view of the fact that this farmland improvement project is considered a pilot project in the city of Bangta, it has also been designated as a pilot project by His Majesty the King. Count Sean Satsuma, who is the lord of Bonta City, is of course present.

In addition, Sevigny, as the representative of the Department of Agriculture, was naturally also present.

The outcome of this farmland renovation project will directly determine the next planning of the Agriculture Department.

And to infer from the facts you see in front of you. This result is undoubtedly very good.

As far as the eye can see, there is a large field in front of him that is extremely flat and perfectly divided into patches of staggered vertical and horizontal fields, and the field is full of golden ears of wheat.

Even those who have no experience in farming can easily judge that Viscount Leslie's territory is a bumper harvest this year.

When Count Satsuma finished his speech, and Viscount Leslie completed the sacrificial ceremony as a lord, dozens of small magic harvesters lined up in a straight line and drove into a piece of farmland.

In less than half an hour, each small magic harvester has already harvested an acre of wheat field.

Looking at the large golden wheat field just now, only a short wheat stalk is still left in the field. The edge of the field was filled with cloth bags full of wheat grains, and everyone on the lookers couldn't help but let out a sigh of admiration.

It should be said that this is not the first time that these people have witnessed the harvesting of a small magic harvester, but seeing such a spectacular harvesting scene again still makes everyone involuntarily admire.

"President Xu, this year's harvest seems to be much faster than last year's. A nobleman pointed to the magic harvester heading for the next piece of farmland and said to Xu Yi.

"Well, this batch of magic harvesters has been improved by our chamber of commerce, so that the speed of the bucket is faster, and the vibration frequency of the screen machine is also much faster, and the efficiency has been greatly improved. Xu Yi replied with a smile. "How's that? You didn't buy it last year, are you interested this year?"

Viscount Samuel laughed: "Okay, I must buy a few back this year! Not only this magic harvester, but also a magic excavator, magic scarifier and so on." In short, I want to transform the farmland in my own territory like Viscount Leslie. Seeing Viscount Leslie's bumper harvest this year, I'm really a little jealous. ”

"Don't worry, Viscount Samuel. It's never too late for you to start. As long as it is put into transformation immediately after the spring harvest, relying on the magic machinery of our chamber of commerce. It will be done in less than half a month, and it will definitely be time to sow seeds. And so it waits until the autumn harvest. You can see such a spectacular sight on your territory, too. ”

"Okay, that's it. President Xu, since you have already promised me, don't tell me that I have no goods at that time. Viscount Samuel reminded.

"Don't worry, our chamber of commerce has improved the efficiency of production a lot now, and there will definitely be no shortage of goods. ”

Xu Yi also wanted to chat with Viscount Samuel, but when the deal was finalized, he caught a glimpse of Sevini beckoning to him in the distance, so he complained to Viscount Samuel and walked over.

"What's the matter, Miss Sevigny, seeing this scene in front of you, do you have more confidence in the farmland magic machinery of our Xinfei Chamber of Commerce?" Xu Yi asked with a smile.

"Well, that's true. Sevigny smiled and nodded. "But President Xu, I want to remind you that your Xinfei Chamber of Commerce still has an unfulfilled order of up to 30,000 pieces of various farmland magic machinery from our Agricultural Department, and I hope you can give priority to ensuring this order. ”

Xu Yi glanced back at Viscount Samuel and shrugged his shoulders: "No way, our Xinfei Chamber of Commerce is the Chamber of Commerce of Bangta City after all, so we can't even do business in Bangta City." ”

"It's okay to do business in Bangta City, but it's better not to do business in other cities for the time being, which will also help our Agriculture Department to fully promote the Farm Magic Machine." Sevigny said. "President Xu, I think you should know very well that if our Agriculture Department really promotes the development of farmland magic machinery, it will also play a great role in promoting the development of your Xinfei Chamber of Commerce, so I hope you can give priority to completing the order of our Agriculture Department. As for the other magic machines, can you stop for a while?"

Xu Yi frowned: "Miss Sevigny, your request is a bit excessive." The contract we signed stipulates that all orders will be completed within two years, and with our current production efficiency, I think it can be done with ease. It's okay for you to ask us to give priority to fulfilling the order from the Department of Agriculture, but at the same time, you ask me to stop the development and manufacturing of magic machine tools, which is really a bit of a strong man. ”

Sevigny thought for a moment. He turned his head to look at the large fields that were being harvested for a moment, and was silent for a moment. Suddenly, he sighed softly: "Okay, President Xu." I'll admit I was in a hurry. I was a little excited to see what I was looking for. I always think that it would be great if all the places in the entire Lampari Kingdom could become like this, so I am sorry to ask you too much. ”

Xu Yi smiled slightly: "Don't be sorry. I understand your thoughts and the anxiety in your heart, after all, as the master of this country, of course, I hope that this country can become as strong as possible. Am I right, Your Highness the Princess?"

"Yes, I really hope ......" Sevigny was suddenly stunned, turned his head to look at Xu Yi, and opened his eyes slightly. Surprised, he asked, "You...... When did you find out?"

"It didn't take long to know. Xu Yi replied with a smile. "Actually, I wondered from the first time I saw you, why such a noble girl as you was just an ordinary officer of the Agricultural Department, and you were still so young. Later, when you came to Bonta City, I wondered even more why you were just an ordinary official of the Agriculture Department, but you were always able to communicate directly with His Majesty, and even negotiate with me on the behalf of His Majesty at some times. Of course, at that time, I just suspected that your identity should not be simple, but I never thought that you were actually the esteemed royal highness of our Lampari Kingdom. ”

Miss Sevigny. Or rather, the princess was only surprised for a moment, then immediately regained her composure, and smiled: "If I'm not mistaken, this should be Viscount Leslie telling you, right? ”

"Your Royal Highness. It's not something that has to be hidden, is it?" Xu Yi couldn't help but say. "While hiding your identity will keep you a little safer, it won't really help you with the work you're working on. If I had known that you were Her Royal Highness, the communication between us would have been easier and more direct. ”

"Directly, do you mean more directly asking me for territory?" said Severny unceremoniously.

Xu Yi smiled. And didn't answer.

The so-called princess is different from ordinary princesses.

The princess simply represents that she is the daughter of the king. In addition to this identity, the princess also represents the right to inherit the throne.

That's right. As the only daughter of His Majesty the King of Lampari, Queen Sevinj and her two brothers also have the right to inherit the throne.

Even because of the excellent performance of the princess Sevigny since she was a child, she has a good reputation in the Lampari Kingdom, which makes many people feel in their hearts that she is actually more qualified to ascend the throne than the two princes.

If it weren't for the fact that she was a girl after all, I was afraid that His Majesty the King would have designated her as the sole heir to the throne long ago.

As a result, compared to the princesses of some other small kingdoms on the continent of Sainz, the princess of Severny has much more power.

If Xu Yi had known that she was Her Royal Highness, maybe it would have been possible to ask her for the territory more directly.

"You're still dead set on the territory. "Severny is categorical. "Unless there are special circumstances, there will never be any new territories in the kingdom, and it is even more impossible for an ordinary merchant like you. Perhaps because of your contribution to the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce this time, my father will consider giving you a noble status, but he will never give you a territory. ”

Xu Yi shrugged his shoulders indifferently: "Your Royal Highness, you misunderstood me. What I'm asking for isn't a territory, it's a piece of land that I can do whatever I want. If we need to develop, we need a large area of land to build a factory. And now that His Majesty has agreed to lease me a large piece of land, my request has been fulfilled. There is no such extravagant hope for territory. ”

Sevini glanced at Xu Yi: "President Xu, in fact, I am very strange, is there any difference between leasing land from the royal family and renting land from Viscount Leslie?"

"Of course there is a difference. At the very least, the royal family will not take back the land one day if it is unhappy. Xu Yidao.

Sevigny's eyes narrowed slightly, revealing a meaningful smile and said, "President Xu, have you received any news?"

Xu Yi smiled bitterly, glanced at Viscount Leslie, who was talking to Count Satsuma in the distance, and sighed: "Yes, there are some things that even Lord Leslie can't control." And I, a small businessman, can't do anything. ”

Seviny also looked at Viscount Leslie in the distance, pondered for a moment, and sighed softly: "Viscount Leslie is a good partner, but unfortunately, he is not strong enough. (To be continued......)