Chapter 31: Ploughing the Ox
The first mount competition soon began.
Lawrence and Catherine, Sariel, Kassandra, Emerald, and others came to watch.
The venue for the game was in the open space behind Flying Fish Harbor, and only here was there enough space for twenty or thirty thousand people to watch.
There is no way to broadcast the race live, so most people mainly watch the selection of ploughing cattle and some mounts.
Lawrence sat on a stone platform and watched the animals on the flat ground below.
The first to take the stage was a strange animal that Lawrence didn't recognize.
This strange animal also aroused the curiosity of nearby spectators and warriors.
It has a tail like a snake, a body like a horse, and a head like a rooster with a cockscomb.
The limbs under its feet are the same as those of a leopard, probably caused by the fact that many people are watching, its limbs are stretched out with sharp claws, and its snake-like tail also opens its mouth and spits snake letters.
"What kind of animal is this?" Lawrence looked at the man holding the strange animal, "Who are you?" ”
The man's body was shrouded in robes, and even his head and neck were hidden in circles of cloth, except for his eyes and nose.
"I'm Aze from the Western Elam Kingdom, and this is a very rare bird, snake, and beast in the Aize Kingdom."
Sariel, who was sitting next to Lawrence, looked at Lawrence, "Is there the Elam Kingdom in the Western Kingdom?" I haven't heard of it. ”
Ai Ze replied: "It's a more western place, a boat from my hometown by the sea, and it takes more than half a month to get to the Wave Kingdom. ”
Lawrence looked at the Bird Snake Beast behind Ezer and said, "It doesn't look dangerous, or is it because of your domestication?" ”
Azer reached out and stroked the back of the bird, snake, and beast, and introduced the beast to Lawrence in front of him.
"Birds, snakes, and beasts will not attack casually as long as they have a full stomach, and since I brought it to this land, it has always been able to eat a full stomach, and it has been very honest these days."
The avinian lizard that had been petted by Ai Ze quickly lay on the ground, and even though it was surrounded by a large number of humans, breathing in the scent of humans, it did not show any anxiety or fear.
Lawrence looked satisfied, "It's rare to see an animal like this kind of animal that is not afraid of people, thank you for bringing this new and valuable animal from the far west, would you like to keep it?" If you don't want to, I'm willing to give you a deposit, and you just need to bring some more birds, snakes, and beasts. ”
"Of course, I can also cooperate with the nobles of your kingdom to exchange goods for a few beautiful birds, snakes, and beasts."
Ai Ze said respectfully: "Thank you for your generosity and tolerance, I brought it here to make money, and I am willing to serve you and bring more birds, snakes and beasts." ”
Birds, snakes, and beasts are not as large as horses, about the same height as oxen, and they don't seem to have a strong ability to carry weight.
I don't know what it tastes like.
Lawrence wanted to see and learn more about the strange creatures of this world.
"Very good, now take the birds, snakes and beasts to the rest area, and I will ask you about more western things after the game."
"Yes, Prophet." Azer pulled the rope loops around the forelimbs and chest of the bird, snake, and beast, and led the strange, docile-looking creature to the rest area.
Lawrence went on to evaluate the remaining animals.
The second to take the field was Fleis, who rode a large wild boar.
Fryce quickly jumped off the boar, landed on the ground, and said respectfully, "Prophet, this is my boar, a descendant of Pig!" The most majestic boar! ”
The big boar in the field is indeed very strong, the muscles are strong and swollen, the fangs are sharp, the body is very clean, and the gray oily fur reflects a rich luster in the sun.
This big creature eats a lot, and it costs more to feed it than it does for Fryce to raise eight or nine women.
But the role of a woman is only to give birth to children, and the role of a battle mount is to protect him from continuing to gain merit on the battlefield, and at the same time to protect him from dying easily on the battlefield.
For soldiers and generals, BMWs are worth more than beauties.
Lawrence was reluctant to judge these boars, which were no longer of much value in an age of increasing productivity.
After a few words of praise, Lawrence quickly moved on to the next animal.
The merchants of the South brought red ornichioliths.
The nobles of the west brought bighorn goats.
The descendants of the Cave People to the north brought with them pure white snowdogs.
Merchants from the east brought with them Taratamon that resembled giant pangolins.
Lawrence soon sees Yubao riding a calf into the field.
The existence of Xiao Yubao is much more conspicuous than that cow, but Yubao does not realize this, it has just seen a lot of strange animals, but it is still very confident in his little brother calf.
"Moo! Moo! Yu Bao was now on the back of Brother Maverick's back and shouted happily at Lawrence.
Lawrence smiled and said, "Yubao, your cattle are very well cared for." ”
Yubao nodded happily.
Lawrence did not comfort Yu Bao, who took care of the calves, ducklings and fish that grew naturally better than the outside, and were more obedient and healthy than those farm animals.
Brother Niu is Yu Bao's elder brother, and he has been drinking milk with this cow since Yu Bao was sensible.
Although it always drives Brother Niu away and doesn't let him drink milk, and only when Yubao is full can it pass, Brother Maverick's usual food is still very good.
After Xiao Yubao became rich, he never forgot his buddy, and after knowing that the calf did not eat fish, he changed to the grass and vegetable feed that he and the cow's mother loved to eat.
Lawrence stepped down from the platform and began to take a closer look at the bull's condition.
This calf's physical development is already at the level of a healthy bull, and at the same time, the skin is healthy, the body is clean, and there are no dirty spots and parasites like most farming cows.
Lawrence's main purpose this time is to improve the technology and emphasis on cattle farming.
"Fleiss, I remember you raised cows." Lawrence called Fryce.
"Yes, Prophet, you gave us several cows, and the descendants of those cows are still alive. ”
It was more than 10 years ago, and the cattle that were rewarded at that time had long since been retired and eaten.
Lawrence asked, "Look at the cattle raised by Yubao, there are no parasites on them, no skin diseases or anything like that, they are in good health. ”
"Seravin isn't here, he should be allowed to see it, and then learn how to raise cattle with Yubao."
Yu Bao heard that he seemed to be praising himself, and the expression on his face became even happier.
Lawrence called a few agriculture-related managers to come over and see Mavericks.
The breeding of ploughing cattle needs a direction, and the calf that Yubao takes care of sets a direction for everyone.
Feed, usual shelter, care and cleaning methods, and some coping with illness.
Lawrence didn't need the muscular bull, he needed a healthy, docile and capable ploughing ox.
However, if the champion gave this calf, most of the rest of the people were not convinced.
After all, in most cognitions, the champion should be given to the strong, mighty and handsome one.
Lawrence thought for a little for two seconds, and still gave Maverick a champion, the champion of the ploughing cattle group.
The rest of the pigs and pigs, sheep and sheep, dogs and dogs, and strange animals will not be selected separately, but only in the four tracks of cows, sheep, dogs, and pigs. (End of chapter)