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The Noble Alliance Army has already arrived at the battlefield on the southern border.

The spies from the Border City have also delivered the news.

"The reinforcements have brought victory to the Empire."

Durant reported the information to Luo De,

"The Noble Alliance Army has plugged the gap in the southern province, and the Alliance's army has been firmly blocked."

"The assault of the Alliance's army was successfully repelled."

Luo De nodded, "And then?"

"That's it."

Durant explained, "Other than that, there are no other gains; the war has reached a stalemate."

"Not even a single piece of the lost land was recaptured?" Luo De inquired further.

"No."

Durant shook his head slightly, "It's said that the nobles have been arguing about which piece of lost land to reclaim first."

"Hahaha, I see."

Luo De couldn't help but laugh.

Blocking the invasion of the Western Alliance is a common goal for everyone.

Once this goal is achieved, everyone will have their own thoughts.

The fallen lands belonged to the Royal Family, as well as the Lords.

Whose land should be recaptured first?

That depends on whose noble network is more extensive and whose financial resources are more substantial.

The warm and rich southern province is not as simple and straightforward as the Northern Wasteland.

Among the nobles, some are allies, and some are adversaries, intricately intertwined.

More importantly, there's also the Royal Family meddling in it.

The nobles can demand even more.

It is no longer the era of pioneering, and so-called noble honor is all but void.

Gold coins, slaves, and land are what's important.

Without these valuable things, who would let their soldiers die in vain?

So it's normal for the Noble Alliance Army to argue.

Luo De still couldn't understand why the Western Alliance could gather fifty thousand troops and attack the Broken Rock Empire unitedly.

But no matter what, for Luo De, it's good news.

The longer their war drags on, the better.

This way, no one has the time to pay attention to him, this remote Desert Lord.

He can let loose and do his things recklessly.

Otherwise, once those nobles have free time, sooner or later, they will set their sights on him here.

"Alright, I understand. Any other news?" Luo De asked.

"Salt, iron ore, food, jerky, herbs, and grease have all increased in price."

Durant reported, "Other than that, it's just some trivial matters about the nobles."

"Baron Ruta's wife from Eagle Ridge was caught having an affair and ran off with her lover Knight."

"Viscount Giant Bear's son broke both legs during a hunt; he is Viscount Giant Bear's only son."

"A gang of robbers, Blood Axe Society, appeared in Viscount Bai Lu's territory and killed Viscount Bai Lu's illegitimate son during a robbery, leading to a bounty being issued."

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"Alright, that's enough. Leave the report, I'll look at it later."

Luo De wasn't interested in these trivial matters.

If not for wanting to 'sift gold from the sand,' Luo De wouldn't even bother listening.

The changes in prices were somewhat useful, as Luo De also knew the focus of his next preparations.

"You can go then, let the Guard bring Otto to me."

"Yes, Lord Baron."

Durant bowed and withdrew.

It wasn't long before, while Luo De was bent over examining the trivial matters of the nobles, Otto wriggled in with a smile.

He bowed and smiled, "Lord, what can I do for you?"

"Have all the fields been turned over?" Luo De asked.

"Yes, yes, all done according to your instructions!"

Otto replied, "The manure is also ready, all fermented in the summer and about to be applied to the fields."

"Well done, Otto, your work is getting more efficient."

Luo De looked up at Otto and smiled, "The matter of Snow Wheat hasn't been leaked, but I heard there are quite a few complaints from the laboring farmers."

"Just a bunch of fools, sir, don't get upset!"

Otto hurriedly said, "I'll definitely give them a good lesson when I get back!"

"No worries, you don't have to be tense, I'm praising you."

Luo De gestured to Otto to sit down,

"Plowing in winter is naturally incomprehensible, and since I asked you to keep it secret, I won't mind the farmers' complaints."

Luo De pointed at a sealed wooden jar on the table, "That's Katie's newly brewed fruit wine, your drinking tolerance is low, so it suits you well, take it home and try it."

"Yes, yes, thank you, sir!"

Even though Otto was not in the habit of drinking, he was still excited.

Is this wine?

This is the Lord's favor!

This is honor and power!

This is capital to boast!

Otto quickly picked up the wooden jar and held it tightly in his arms.

"Sir, is this all you called me for?"

"You stored Frost and Thunder's manure separately, right?"

Otto was startled for a moment and then nodded vigorously, "Of course, of course! Lord, whatever you instruct, I will definitely handle it well!"

"Your pet's manure is right in the center of the dung yard outside the town, with special guards!"

Otto's words were not exaggerated.

After the autumn harvest, everyone realized the value of manure.

Not to mention the manure of the Two-legged Flying Dragon.

Human waste, livestock waste in the town, Otto arranged for someone to collect and supervise it all.

Even when going out to collect fruits and mushrooms, they'd bring back the dung of wild cattle and goats if they saw any.

And the ashes from the stove in winter, special people were assigned to collect them, all stored together.

Things that could increase crop yield, how could they not be treasures?

Luo De nodded and instructed,

"Hmm, go pick out the base-layer fermented Two-legged Flying Dragon manure and mix it with ordinary fertilizer, at a ratio of twelve to one."

Otto blinked, seeming a bit puzzled, "Are you going to use all these fertilizers on the newly reclaimed farmland?"

"It seems like your pet's manure might not be enough..."

Otto explained, "Right now, all the fertilizers combined are at most three thousand pounds, and I feel the usable Two-legged Flying Dragon manure is at most one thousand pounds... maybe even less."

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