[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-farming-with-entries-from-lord-to-emperor":3,"chapter-farming-with-entries-from-lord-to-emperor-farming-with-entries-from-lord-to-emperor-chapter-16":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Farming with Entries: From Lord to Emperor",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},561319,812,"Chapter 16 - 12: I’m a Lord, Not a Robber","farming-with-entries-from-lord-to-emperor-chapter-16",16,"\u003Cp>Composting is the process of mixing plant residues, kitchen waste, and manure together to ferment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dead leaves, fruit peels, kitchen waste, manure, and crushed bones are layered into the pits, with a thin layer of soil sprinkled over each layer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This fermentation requires regular stirring to keep it aerated and evenly decomposed, turning into organic fertilizer in four to five months.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De’s mastery of fertilization allows these fertilizers to ferment in just two weeks, which requires the townspeople to come and stir daily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The first week’s smell from the compost pits was truly maddening, and every time Luo De went to inspect, he would cover his mouth and nose tightly, take a quick scoop to look at, and immediately leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De feared that if he stayed a second longer, he’d absorb the smell into himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otto was responsible for supervising, while five farmers were in charge of the stirring work.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Otto, can you help me switch jobs?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Standing by the manure pit, the farmer with his nose stuffed with cloth to block the smell murmured, \"Last night, my wife wouldn’t even let me into the house.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otto sighed and pointed to a short, chubby boy not far away, \"My youngest son is working in the next manure pit over. You can only switch with him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now everyone knew that composting entailed stirring the pit with sticks daily, and no one wanted to do it anymore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With only two meals a day, who can exert themselves this much?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then can we change to another group?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Due to insufficient manure, some compost pits had more mud and plant ash, along with wild grasses, moss, leaves, and a small amount of bird droppings. A small amount of water would be added during regular overturning to keep it moist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This type of organic fertilizer ferments faster, and with Luo De’s mastery, it can ferment in roughly a week, making it very suitable for growing crops.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Due to the presence of mud, this compost pit also had a bad smell, but compared to the manure pit, it was like heaven.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otto sighed again, and a resigning farmer beside him calmly said, \"Luo Fei, you might as well give up on such impractical thoughts; no one will switch with us.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"However, there is some good news.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otto suddenly lowered his voice and said, \"The Lord asked me to tell you that once finished, each of you five will receive an extra two pounds of meat and a set of clothes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The farmers’ eyes lit up, and Luo Fei leaned on his stick towards Otto, \"Not work points?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Live meat, it’ll be given after we’re done!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s great... Hey!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Excited, Luo Fei slipped, his stick not holding steady, and he fell straight into the manure pit!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Help me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So did you save him or not?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the blacksmith shop where Luo De was forging, he held back laughter as he asked after hearing Otto’s report.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having assigned all the tasks, Luo De took this opportunity to craft the single-handed sword he promised Durant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De was curious about how the 100% increased material strength combined with the precision-forged enchantment would perform.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course, we saved him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otto said with a wry smile, \"But Luo Fei was covered in black and yellow... no one dared to get close, so we handed him a stick to climb back up.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In truth, he could have climbed up himself, but the surroundings were so... well, he just couldn’t.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But now he’s thoroughly absorbed the smell.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hahaha!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Luo De said this, everyone burst into laughter, and Luo De couldn’t help but laugh along.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After their hearty laughter, Luo De earnestly remarked, \"Well, it’s just as well; the composting should be his duty from now on.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this, everyone burst into laughter again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Until Durant walked over and reported to Luo De, \"Lord Baron, two trading teams have come from the south.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The laughter quickly halted, and Gang Le gripped his war axe, \"I’ll go notify the brothers.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De stopped Gang Le and asked, \"What are you going to do?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Aren’t we going to rob them this time?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"... I’m a lord, not a robber.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De rolled his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each phase has its objectives, naturally requiring corresponding methods of handling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For example, in times of hunger and cold, one must find food first, but once basic needs are met, it’s necessary to consider long-term development.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, I never robbed them before!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The last resort back then was still in line with the law!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Right now, the resources aren’t extremely scarce, so normal trade is the way to go.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let the trading teams enter the town, and notify Lawrence to receive them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Understood, Lord Baron.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Durant turned around to make arrangements.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De wasn’t suited to forge here anymore, so he packed up simply and returned to the manor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, Lawrence brought a young man in his twenties to Luo De’s presence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young man smiled, bowed at a ninety-degree angle, and greeted,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good day, esteemed Lord Baron, may the light of the Lord of Dawn shine upon you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De raised an eyebrow, astonished to see a believer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The backward era is always filled with devotion to deities, and this world is no exception.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially in hunger and cold, people often seek faith to support their perseverance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Lord of Dawn is the largest church in this world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the Broken Rock Empire, with its mixed beliefs, has several churches, as does the territory of the Earl of the Tulip.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Luo De doesn’t believe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mainly because it doesn’t help.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a transmigrator, his very existence is heretical.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unless there are benefits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I am Man Xiu Silver Dove, from Oak City, and I come here with respect hoping to trade with you and your people.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Welcome, young and handsome Silver Dove from Oak City. As you can see, Black Pine Ridge now has a lord, so as soon as your trading team enters here, you’ll need to pay taxes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Man Xiu’s gentle voice and humble attitude did elicit some goodwill from Luo De.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But taxes cannot be spared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Certainly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Man Xiu proactively took out a delicate little leather bag from his pocket and offered it with both hands,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is three Gold Coins, my trading team’s entry tax, thank you for allowing me to trade here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The leather pouch was embroidered with a proud, upward-looking dove, adorned with wheat and leaf decorations alongside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seems this Silver Dove Clan is not small.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De received the pouch, opened it to see three shiny, beautiful Gold Coins inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gold Coins aren’t generally circulated among commoners; nobles, with their plentiful resources, naturally keep their coins in excellent condition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De kept the pouch, returned the three Gold Coins to Man Xiu, and said, \"I want to keep the pouch as a memento, but I don’t want Gold Coins for the tax. I’d rather have your goods.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Does your trading team have farm tools?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We do, noble Lord Baron.\" Man Xiu nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Great, leave all of them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though all the farm tools from the Golden Sand Trading Team have been distributed, it’s still not enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many farmers are still using wooden hoes that only scratch a shallow layer of the ground when tilling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s fine, but all the farm tools together aren’t enough to offset three Gold Coins.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I also need other iron goods,\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Man Xiu seemed a bit hesitant, \"This...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ll compensate you with goods or Gold Coins for the excess.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De saw the troubled expression on Man Xiu’s face and knew that the request exceeded the tax, and he feared Luo De would demand more from him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ordinary iron farm tools cost around sixty to seventy Copper Coins, but a common iron sword costs at least ten Silver Coins, with better craftsmanship fetching an even higher price.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The price of thirty iron swords could exceed three Gold Coins.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Frankly speaking, my people have just experienced taxation and probably don’t have much to trade with you.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I assume Frost Leaf Town has only me who can trade with you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No problem, Lord Baron.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Man Xiu cheerfully agreed, then curiously inquired, \"Is the Black Stone Mountain Range your Black Pine Ridge? If so, please allow me to trade there.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Black Stone Mountain Range?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These four words made Luo De’s heart tighten, prompting him to stand straight and cross his hands before him,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’ve been there before?\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1410,"2026-05-30T15:19:44.915Z","2026-06-01T04:31:34.172Z",1,"novelbin.me","7dec66d0f1bc0c5a694f71de3b3ec57c5714d7978a0d6b2adbc96b95d29b804e","farming-with-entries-from-lord-to-emperor-chapter-17","farming-with-entries-from-lord-to-emperor-chapter-15",776,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Ffarming-with-entries-from-lord-to-emperor-cover.jpg"]