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"White Fruit Grass is an herb that restores physical strength, calms the blood, and soothes the spirit. Two pounds of seeds per acre."

"Evening Primrose strengthens the body. Three pounds of seeds per acre."

"Dragon Ointment Grass is used to stop bleeding and detoxify..."

"Wolf Poison Grass..."

"Evergreen Ivy..."

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Luna reported each herb she planned to plant to Rod.

The seeds needed for herbal planting are approximately two to three pounds per acre.

Herbal planting requires precision, involving techniques like manual seeding, cuttings, and division of plants.

Only in this way can the survival rate of the herbs be ensured, rather than broadcasting them over a large area like grains.

It is usually employed to ensure survival rates rather than broadcasting over a large area.

Of course, this is also because the seeds of herbs are relatively expensive and cannot be scattered as freely as grains.

Of course, there are exceptions. Hardy herbs like Wolf Poison Grass can be broadcasted without issue.

There are plenty in the wild, and Rod is planting this mainly because it can mutate.

Some herbs, like the Evergreen Ivy which enhances physical vitality, require propagation by cuttings rather than seeding. Dragon Ointment Grass, on the other hand, needs root propagation.

"I think the amount of Wolf Poison Grass can be appropriately reduced. White Fruit Grass is not commonly found in the wild, so we can plant a bit more."

Luna voluntarily suggested.

Rod nodded, "Similar herbs that enhance bodily strength can be added. It doesn't have to be precisely five kinds, nor exactly ten acres."

"If you have any suitable seeds on hand, you can plant some as well."

Rod explained, "The main goal is to establish the herbal garden."

Usually, in the first year, the herbal garden is not fully planted. Many herbs are planted while saving seeds.

The first year might only plant ten acres, keeping enough seeds to expand the following year.

"Additionally, plant some herbs that can enhance and influence spiritual power."

As Rod finished speaking, Luna paused in confusion.

The concept of "enhancing spiritual power" was new to her.

After a moment's hesitation, she asked, "Are you referring to herbs like Mugwort?"

Mugwort calms the mind, soothes the nerves, aids sleep, and reduces stress and anxiety.

Additionally, Mugwort has anti-inflammatory effects, relieves muscle pain, and is a commonly used herb.

"Yes."

Rod nodded, actively introducing, "Mistletoe, Black Quinoa Petals, Mandrake, among others."

"Wait a moment, I'll write you a list."

Rod immediately took out a pen and paper, writing down a dozen ordinary herbs common and potentially found in the Northern Wasteland.

"Some herbs on this list you might not recognize, but they are all in the herbal manual I gave you."

Rod instructed Luna, "Select the appropriate ones to plant."

"Understood, Lord."

Luna stepped forward to take the list Rod wrote, drying the ink before putting it away.

Rod then looked at Otto and asked, "What do you have to report?"

"My Lord, the land has been fully plowed; our agriculture department can now spare some manpower."

Otto's face was full of smiles as he requested, "Would you like to choose the location for the herb garden first?"

"Heh heh, we can start by building fences."

Rod was somewhat surprised and said, "In this winter weather, the ground is hard to dig."

"You're right, but didn't we finish the plowing a few days ago?"

Otto whispered, "We can take our time having them do it slowly."

Rod understood.

Otto had also tasted the power of authority.

When the Lord gives an order, it must be done.

If they could plow the land in winter, why couldn't they dig fence post holes?

Rod smiled, "We can start by planning and preparing the wooden poles for the fence, but there's no hurry to dig holes."

Work assignments need to be prioritized, with different approaches at different times.

Continuous pressure works short-term, but long-term, it inevitably leads to backlash.

"Yes, my Lord."

Otto quickly nodded, "When should we begin, my Lord?"

"Let's start now then."

Rod stood up, leading Otto and Luna out of the hall.

The herbal garden is to be established around Frost Leaf Town, so Rod didn't need to travel too far.

Rod now also understood.

In the future, the area around Frost Leaf Town would have similar workshops and herbal gardens, with farmland gradually relocating.

As Rod just stepped out of the town's gate, Uz, along with Gala from the Eagle Feather Tribe, caught up.

"My Lord, Sir Gang Le has sent back new information."

Uz presented the leather bag with both hands to Rod.

Rod frowned slightly but took the letter without hesitation and began to read.

In the daily reports, Gang Le would have the soldiers returning with game bring back the information.

Sending an official letter indicated something important to report.

Indeed, the letter mentioned two significant events, both concerning Chris.

The first event detailed Chris's ambush and the subsequent battle report.

The key point mentioned was that Tucson's Eagle did not detect the Lizardmen; they had long been lying in ambush.

It seemed as if they had predicted Chris's route.

The second thing was that Chris found the Lizardmen's base and discovered another race besides the Lizardmen.

Yak People.

Chris personally witnessed the Lizardmen capturing a group of Yak People.

Snow Rabbit People Kael told Chris that Yak People are honest and have great strength, skilled in blacksmithing.

Chris considered this extremely important, seeing the Yak People as a potential ally race and thus rapidly sent the information back.

"We'll decide on the herb garden's location tomorrow."

Rod closed the letter, immediately changing plans, and instructed the guard,

"Have Xue Rui meet me in the manor's hall."

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"Yes, the Yak People indeed are skilled at blacksmithing."

Xue Rui nodded earnestly, her rabbit ears swaying back and forth.

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