System: Build My Own Territory Chapter 916 - 279: 800 Pan Rock Iron Guards (10,000)

As dawn broke, Lynn stirred from sleep and gazed upon the serene form nestled in his embrace.

Her delicate, rosy lips, the exquisite fairness of her neck, and the gentle contours of her figure...

His left hand rested upon the soft swell of Janet's back.

The potent visual stimulation caused Lynn's scattered thoughts to rapidly coalesce.

A grin spread across his face as his left hand began a slow, deliberate movement.

A few moments later, his attention shifted to Janet's face.

Just as he suspected.

It was unclear when, but she had already awakened from her slumber.

Her complexion, already graced with a subtle blush,

now rivaled the vibrant hue of a ripe apple.

Meeting Janet's captivating gaze, which held a flicker of something more,

a soft, chiding voice emerged from her lips.

"Rascal!"

"It hasn't even been that long!"

Lynn chuckled, his hesitation vanishing.

With a sweep of his arm, he lifted Janet, who had been reclining on the bed, and settled her upon his lap!

...

An hour later.

Following breakfast, Lynn departed the castle, accompanied by Red and a contingent of Guards.

Amidst the respectful salutations of the Townsfolk, they traversed rows of Red Brick Houses, arriving at the Lord's Square.

Upon reaching the Lord's Square,

the process of threshing and processing the barley was in full swing.

Sturdy draft horses pulled stone rollers, continuously crushing the barley straw spread across the square.

However, this stage differed from the initial threshing,

as a significant quantity of barley had already been successfully threshed after some time of processing.

The Farmers' subsequent task involved utilizing the winnowing machines

to meticulously clean the threshed barley!

Once the cleaning was complete,

the next group of Farmers would proceed to bag and store the processed barley!

Lynn's gaze drifted, observing the remaining barley straw on the Lord's Square that was yet to be sun-dried.

Based on the current efficiency of drying and threshing,

he estimated

that within approximately half a month, over fifty thousand acres of winter barley would be safely stored in the warehouses!

With this thought, Lynn accessed the Weather Forecast interface to review the upcoming meteorological conditions.

Fortunately,

for the next fortnight, while occasional cloudy spells were predicted, no rainfall was expected.

Nevertheless, rain was anticipated approximately twenty days hence.

By that time, however, the barley on the Lord's Square would have finished drying and threshing, and been stored away.

The impending rain would conveniently provide supplemental moisture for the crops sown in August.

After solidifying the plan in his mind, Lynn nodded with evident satisfaction.

From cultivation and planting to harvesting and drying, every agricultural activity was intrinsically linked to the weather.

Under the constraints of primitive cultivation techniques, nearly all Farmers and Lords were at the mercy of the elements for their harvests.

Even now, he had to adhere to this reality.

Yet, unlike others, he possessed the advantage of the Weather Forecast function.

This allowed him precise knowledge of the weather patterns for the forthcoming month.

Consequently,

he could implement protective measures for the crops in the fields before severe weather events occurred,

thereby minimizing the detrimental impact of adverse weather on crop development.

Consider, for instance, the heavy snowfall experienced during the winter.

That particular snowfall must have inflicted considerable damage upon the crops of other Lords.

Otherwise,

the market prices for grain would not have skyrocketed to such an extent.

Two pounds for a single penny!

More than double the usual rate!

However, owing to the presence of the Weather Forecast,

the barley within his territory, with personnel having been preemptively arranged to lay straw for insulation,

experienced minimal adverse effects following the snowfall.

Instead, the barley fields were enveloped in a thick, protective blanket.

This shielding action preserved the barley's roots and nascent shoots from the biting cold.

As the snow subsequently melted, it facilitated a degree of seepage and leaching into the soil, replenishing some vital moisture for the barley.

It contributed to loosening the soil particles, enhancing its porosity, improving aeration and water retention capabilities, and consequently boosting soil fertility!

The immense value of the Weather Forecast in agricultural endeavors was once again powerfully demonstrated.

After observing the progress of some Farmers' work,

he proceeded towards the area where the winnowing machines were actively in use for grain selection.

Taking hold of a winnowing machine from a nearby Farmer, Lynn began to turn the handle with a steady, unhurried rhythm.

Woo woo woo~

The rotating handle was directly connected to the internal blades of the winnowing machine.

The airflow generated by these spinning blades served to expel the chaff and debris cascading from the top of the machine, directing them out from the machine's end and accumulating them into a separate pile.

The barley grains, once subjected to this blowing and sorting process, descended into a woven willow basket positioned to Lynn's left.

[Collection Experience +1]

[Collection Experience +1]

[Collection Experience +1]

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As he operated the winnowing machine and sorted the barley,

the accumulated experience grew steadily, increasing at a rapid pace.

Several Townsfolk in the vicinity, witnessing their Lord actively participating in manual labor, observed with intrigued expressions.

Although it wasn't the first time they had heard

that their Lord personally engaged in the development and construction of the territory,