Chapter 39: Civilization Progresses Well When There Are No Dark Ages
When the capital was out of sight, the view outside the window was filled with lush green fields.
Im assuming that its probably wheat since bread is usually served for meals Is wheat already planted at this time of the year? Unfortunately, I didnt have any knowledge in this area from my previous life, so I couldnt discern whether it was the same plant from Earth or something completely different.
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Rosalia, who was also looking out the window, said Ah, I see. I can just ask her.
Is this all wheat?
What is wheat?
Oh, she doesnt understand that word?
Does that mean that they dont call it wheat in this world? Or is it something else altogether?
What is bread made from?
Oh, white wheat.
White wheat I see. Thats how it is made in this world.
I tend to think in the terms used in my previous life because I have my past life memories, but I shouldnt. I am living in this world now.
I dont know if white wheat is really the same as the wheat of my previous life, but Ill assume that its something close to that for now.
I am sorry, Your Majesty. I cannot tell if this is white wheat, rye, green wheat, or barley
Rosalia said in a depressed tone.
I dont know what traits each of those has. But they were probably grown in the general farmland since she didnt know which one it was. As I recall, crop rotation is when you grow different crops in a cycle on the same land for several years.
It seems that agriculture is progressing efficiently.
Ah, dont worry about it. I also dont know either.
Okay Ah, but it seems that Lord Aquicurl and Lord Rauls fief use the three-field system. Perhaps you can see it on this tour.
Three-field system is a term I know as well. Was it something like by rotating the farmland through summer grain, winter grain and the livestock grazing in sequence, the fields arent depleted of its nutrients? Honestly, I dont know exactly how it works or anything.
But I do know what brought it about.
The increase in population accompanied by the increase in productivity, and the collapse of the serf and manorial systems.
I see. Is that also the reason why there are so many lower ranked aristocrats outside of the capital?
The Empire is one of the leading agricultural nations on the continent. I heard this from Count Palatine Vedett. I thought it was simply because we had vast flatlands, but it seems that optimization is paying off.
Ah, right. Shes right. Damn. Now that I think about it, I was too careless. Why hadnt I noticed? It was so obvious.
Well, it doesnt seem like the Chancellor and Regent factions have noticed. This shouldnt be a problem.
Of course, there was a possibility that Your Majesty was just genuinely interested but if that had been the case, then you would not have had to use me. So, I concluded that you could use magic.
Rosalia said. Then, she laughed quietly.
She wasnt surprised that she had realised this. But well, I did use her. I suppose an apology is in order.
Ah, Im sorry about that.
Rosalia looked stunned when I apologised and asked puzzlingly.
I apologise, Your Majesty, but what are you apologising for?
Hmm? For using you.
Rosalia blinked a couple times then slowly laughed again.
Oh my. I am at a loss, Your Majesty. I cannot believe you apologised for something like that. It is alright I hope you will use me more, Your Majesty.
Im grateful that she didnt mind. But why is there a slight hint of bliss in your smile?
Unfortunately, it seems like I will make the same mistake. I would appreciate it if you would help me out.
With pleasure, Your Majesty!
Frankly, Im scared. Shes just like Timona.
So? Who else knows about this?
Only Salomon. I do not mind if you keep an eye on me. Also, I have not told anyone else about what I concluded.
If possible, I had hoped that you hadnt told anyone.
She didnt have to say that she knew anything, since I didnt realise that she knew.
Rosalia purposely telling me this could be seen as sincerity?
Haah Im glad youre my fiance.
I might have been checkmated if she had been an enemy.
I am glad as well, Your Majesty!
Rosalia said as she smiled widely, and I thought, I might never be able to win against this girl.