High Above

Recently, Ian conducted calculations on the speed of light.

This is not a difficult thing, as long as you have a high-quality lens and a stable mechanical axis, it can be done. With Ian's current status, high-quality measurement tools can be obtained from any channel.

The result is actually quite surprising: everything works at the speed of light.

Although the calculated results are not 100% equivalent to the speed of light on the Earth's side, they are generally within an acceptable range of error.

The gravitational constant test conducted by the Cavendish torsion balance also proved that the gravitational constant of Terra is completely consistent with that of the earth and universe.

At this point, there is nothing surprising. After all, the Terra Universe is currently a material world on most levels, and almost all phenomena are consistent with the Earth Universe. Even if the two are not the same universe, they are at least one. Extremely similar similar universes

The problem is, Terra's mass is huge.

The mass of Terra is about 1.7 times that of the Earth. Its gravity is indeed greater and its density is normal, but Ian does not feel any difference in the relevant aspects.

Of course, this doesn't mean anything... Maybe the Terran people are too physically strong to feel the difference?

It doesn't sound like a big deal. All the constants are normal, which proves that he is not in a universe where everything is completely different from the earth. It also means that the knowledge he has from the earth can be effective. Ian should be happy.

But in reality, it confused Ian.

"A universe with sephiroth and psionic energy, and you're telling me that everything is the same?"

Ian found it difficult to understand that Sefiran energy is something that can directly change the physical constants in an area. With these two, psykers can control gravity and strengthen electromagnetism. Sublimators can use their bodies to carry nuclear furnaces and Sephiroth structures. It can transform biological bodies from cell organelles to even more subtle details, change the properties of most substances, and create various sublimated metals that are stable and have different functions...

Their existence itself represents ‘abnormality’ – the measurable numerical results are all normal!

"No, it's my problem."

In the laboratory, Ian shook his head slightly. He understood the problem of his thinking: "Perhaps, the question may not be 'why the constants of the universe with source matter and psychic energy are the same as those of the earth'."

"But 'because of the source matter and spiritual energy, this universe can be the same as the earth's universe'."

This may be the real result.

If you want to obtain data that can truly be compared with the Earth's universe, you may need to create an 'ether vacuum'.

Using pure source matter, rejecting natural spiritual energy, and creating a pure 'etheric space bubble' inside is the core technology of the etheric furnace core. When the 'energy storage' function is not turned on inside the bubble, it is very close to the etheric vacuum.

By conducting tests there, we can at least measure the normal speed of light under the interference of passive spiritual energy. However, gravity is too macroscopic and it is difficult to obtain interference-free data.

But on the other hand, if the speed of light obtained in the etheric vacuum is different from the speed of light obtained in the space-time of Sefirot spiritual energy, then, with a high probability, it can also be disproved that constants such as gravity are distorted by Sefirot spiritual energy.

Once the experiment has reached this point, there is no need to continue. No matter how precise or strict the experimental conditions are, they will not help the development of today's productivity. They will simply satisfy Ian's own curiosity.

Therefore, after completing the preliminary calculations, Ian shifted his focus to other places.

For example, the new agricultural system that he had in mind.

…

Xiahui Lake.

Ian is inspecting the newly constructed farm buildings.

The hydroponic three-dimensional farm building located on the lakeside has now begun to take shape. The tall building that has not yet been fully completed is already 70 meters high. It is expected to be more than 100 meters tall, almost like an alchemy tower.

The leader's foreman is named Jela, and he is an earth sublimator. His true form is not very strong. He is the same model as the Wavesinger, and is a 'Road Shaper' born out of the bloodline of the Steel Claw Giant Mole. , has a strong ability to control earth and rock, and detect rocky mountains and building conditions.

The world of Terra has concrete and cement, and architecture is also very advanced, otherwise those tall spiers and super-giant buildings that are often hundreds of meters high would not be built at all.

Even if they were all built by the Ascenders themselves, then it can’t be that the Ascenders are the only ones responsible for daily maintenance, right?

Captain Jela was also a professional who participated in the construction of the alchemy tower in Nauman City. After the construction of Nauman City was completed, he gained enough experience to stand out on his own, leading the team to make orders, and living a very comfortable life.

After all, in Terra, as long as the first-level ascendants don't think about the next promotion or fighting for power and profit, but just want to make money, they can always live a very nourishing and relaxed life.

Captain Jela respectfully took Ian to inspect this building that he thought was 'weird'.

To be honest, after so many years of construction in Nanling, he had never heard such a weird request: a tall building with complete light? Is there a complete water circulation and lighting system inside?

There is obviously good farmland nearby, but you have to farm inside the building?

No matter how you think about it, it feels strange, and even feels unnecessary, but after living for so many years, Jera understands the most and is not to express opinions on things you don’t understand: Is he smart or is this guy who can win the elite title at the age of sixteen? Alchemist credentials lord smart?

Just learn it!

Taking Ian to inspect his construction results this time was also an opportunity for Captain Jela to learn some special knowledge from Ian, so he was very enthusiastic.

And Ian could also see what Jela was thinking. He didn't mind. It could even be said that he really hoped that Jela could understand his thoughts.

After all, he has never studied civil engineering. The experienced Jela is the professional that Ian needs very much. If the other person can understand the architectural concept of the farm building and the future breeding building, then he will definitely be able to come up with a design that is more suitable for Terra than him.

The farm building is right in front of you.

The towering gray building stands in the sun, with the golden light reflected on the lake beside it. It is cylindrical in shape with only the most basic skeleton.

The complete version of the farm building should be covered with glass to ensure sufficient lighting and complete lighting inside. A powerful lighting system will make the building emit light at night, like a fluorescent stick.

The concepts of vertical farms and pastures have long been popularized on Earth. In Ian's era, not to mention the Earth, at least most of the food sources in space colonies and lunar bases were such hydroponic three-dimensional farming plants.

The original intention of its creation is to save land and completely control the conditions of light, humidity, temperature, airflow and nutrients for crop growth, so as to cultivate the most crops in the smallest space, the fastest speed and the least resources - for those who Fruits and vegetables that mature quickly can be matured more than twelve times a year on a hydroponic farm. However, if it is cultivated normally, it can only mature two to three times at most, and a large amount of chemical fertilizers must be applied.

In Terra, another advantage of such a building is that it can make full use of the source of nature and the spiritual energy field. The accumulated source material of the land itself is only a part of the entire natural field. The three-dimensional farm can be said to have increased the most fertile fields that can grow sublimated psychic plants ten times or ten times out of thin air.

Not only that - three-dimensional breeding plants are also feasible. A 100-meter-high three-dimensional breeding plant can breed hundreds of thousands of meat livestock, and can efficiently manage and deal with the problem of meat livestock excrement. For mountain people who lack cultivated land and For ranchers, this is a perfect technology.

"very nice."

Ian looked at the skeleton up and down in the building and confirmed that there was no problem with the quality. Ian nodded slightly in appreciation and said: "There are no problems with the reserved water circulation interface, ventilation system interface and quality. You did it perfectly."

Under the research of Amber and Adelbert, the culture solution specifically for Xiahui grass has been roughly improved and can be put into use at any time.

Although the most important thing about a three-dimensional hydroponic farm is actually the various automated conveyor belts to ensure that the crops can receive even light, and Ian has not yet developed artificial intelligence, but to be honest, with Terra's current labor costs, He doesn't need to really let the artificial intelligence get started in a short time. Instead, he can pull over the skilled planters from the plantations and let them operate it manually.

For Xiahui Ling, it is not yet necessary to replace human labor with artificial intelligence... and we cannot let people lose their jobs!

"Tell Scott to arrange for someone to move the planting rack over."

Ian ordered the escort. Half an hour later, a team of people brought the planting rack from the alchemy workshop area to the lakeside.

The planting rack is a huge metal rack similar to a bookcase. It is eight meters high and four meters wide. It can carry thirty-two rows of 'water Petri dishes', and a row of rows of Petri dishes can grow forty crops. In other words, one One thousand, two hundred and eighty crops can be grown on the shelf.

A complete hydroponic three-dimensional farm building has a total of twelve floors. Depending on the concentration of the source material, each floor can accommodate about eighty to one hundred planting racks. In other words, a complete hydroponic three-dimensional farm building About 1.2 million crops can be cultivated at the same time.

It sounds like a lot, but in fact, even a small border town like Xiahui City consumes more than 60,000 vegetables every day, and the output of one building at a time is only enough for Xiahui City's own use for twenty days.

But the problem is that if it's just ordinary vegetables, a hydroponic farm building can produce more than twelve harvests a year - which covers two-thirds of Xiahui City's needs.

And Ian spent huge sums of money to build twelve hydroponic farm buildings at the same time - which can fully supply the vegetable needs of the entire Xiahui Ling, and can even be reserved for export!

Now is the time of the food crisis. Although Ian has affordable food channels, it is good to be self-sufficient, even if it is only part of it.

Of course, after the tense period of the food disaster, the 'prime area' around Xiahui Lake will be used to grow Xiahui grass instead of ordinary vegetables.

Ian will build these hydroponic farm buildings in other areas with suitable sunlight and in the territory of the mountain people to meet the needs of the mountain people and not be completely tied to the grain-producing land of the Agate Stone Plain.

Jela laid the hydroponic pipes according to Ian's instructions. The hydroponic solution prepared using Lake Xiahui water as the substrate showed a strange light golden color. In the laboratory, most Xiahui grasses grew well, withered and stagnated. The probability of planting is much less than that of normal land cultivation.

And ordinary crops are growing even more gratifyingly. As long as the temperature and light are controlled well, harvesting in twenty days is no longer a dream!

Although there is still sunshine outside, Ian still asked people to turn on the sun lamp. The slowly rotating conveyor belt rotates the rows of petri dishes so that the crops in all the petri dishes can receive even light.

"The first batch will be cultivated by the end of next month."

Amber, the bald alchemist, enthusiastically introduced to Ian: "In fact, the first batch of lettuce and tomatoes have been grown in the laboratory - the taste is really good, it feels crisper and sweeter than what I have eaten in the past."

"Because it is grown indoors, there are no insects or weeds, and the nutrients are fully utilized. Although algae will grow in part of the culture solution, this problem is currently being solved!"

"Very good." Ian nodded with satisfaction: "Residents will definitely feel more at ease if they can eat our local vegetables - and the number of refugees that can be accommodated will also be greater."

"Amber, you are doing work that benefits the entire territory!"

"I dare not take it seriously." The alchemist lowered his head and said from the bottom of his heart: "If it weren't for your idea, sir, I might never have thought that agriculture-related research could be carried out in the laboratory."

Except for a very small number of people, how could the superior alchemists care about the development of farmers?

After confirming that Jella's team could lay the planting racks and hydroponic pipes quickly and effectively, Ian also determined that there were no problems with the design of the farm building and ordered the construction team to continue.

He signed a document and handed it to Captain Jela: "It is now the end of the month. I will go to the city hall to collect the bonus later. The subsequent improvement and decoration, as well as the other eleven farm buildings, will be left to you. ."

"yes!"

Captain Jela was overjoyed - he just completed Ian's instructions normally and learned something new, but he didn't expect there would be a bonus?

Who wouldn’t want to work for a boss who pays generous bonuses?

and……

The earth element sublimator looked at his 'work results' aside.

By now, he had somewhat understood the lord's thoughts.

For farmers, the most important thing for planting is to look at the right time and place - bad weather, heavy rain and snow, strong winds, drought, hail and dust, all will interfere with the growth of crops, and the same is true for the land, fertile land, soil particles Size and softness, as well as surrounding water facilities, are key to harvest.

Not to mention the processes such as plowing the land, transplanting rice seedlings, and spreading seeds, all of which require a lot of manpower and time without advanced mechanized farming machines. In addition, weeds, pests and even simple birds and animals are enemies of farmers.

Jela's grandfathers were also farmers. When he was a child, he lived in the countryside before his family was well off. He was very aware of the hardships faced by farmers.

However, if Xia Huiling’s hydroponic farm building becomes popular...

Then the right time and place will be controlled by people themselves!

Apart from anything else, if Feiyan Land had another 'biological warfare', then Nanling would never have suffered from such secret attacks!

At that time, if the spies from Flying Flame Land wanted to spread the virus and fungi, they would not just throw fungus bottles around, but they would have to attack buildings one by one and blow up bunkers!

Of course, not all are advantages.

Even a layman like Jela can see many shortcomings of the hydroponic building: it requires a lot of energy to meet the lighting and adjust the temperature, and the complex process even requires professionally trained growers to master.

For those crops that are too cheap, using hydroponic buildings will increase the cost of planting and even the education cost of farmers.

But how can it be said that it is completely a bad thing?

Completely separate agriculture from ordinary 'strength work' and turn it into an industrial activity that requires technology and patience... Such technology will definitely not be limited to Xia Hui Ling in the future, but the entire Nanling, the entire empire and even the entire Terra will gradually be changed!

Whether it is high-end sublimation plant cultivation or low-end vegetables, everything will usher in epoch-making changes!

"This is..."

He murmured to himself: "This is a great opportunity for our engineering team to develop and grow!"

Noticing Jera's reaction, Ian also nodded secretly.

Although Jela is an educated sublimator and not an ordinary person, his views can also represent the perceptions of most people in Terra - Jela and his engineering team are so optimistic about the hydroponic building, so those who are about to Where are the envoys from the big merchants who are about to come to Xiahui Territory, and even the visitors from the imperial capital?

As long as they are optimistic, wouldn't investment come naturally?

With this expectation, Ian waited.

A few days later, Viscount Taimo Decas came to Xiahui Territory with representatives of the chamber of commerce from the Capital of Knowledge and the Seven Cities Alliance.

…

Setar Empire, Nanling, golden plains and hilly areas, gathering place for refugees from the western border.

Bitter Cold Village.

The arrival of the new year does not bring any festive atmosphere to this place, only an even colder wind and desolation.

Nanling locals almost never go to the hilly areas. There is no land suitable for farming, and there are not many wild animals and medicinal herbs. Although there are some fish and shrimps in the rivers and streams, and there are shallow lakes as water sources, it is really very difficult to feed people. difficult.

But there is a difference between hard and impossible. For many years, the hilly land has been a gathering place for those who cannot survive in Nanling: those who are in debt, those who committed crimes, those who fled, those who were persecuted and left, those who want to hide anonymously for a period of time...all kinds of things. Poor people with difficulties built several villages here.

But no one can live here for long. People in the village come and go, live and die, and change or die every few years, just like weeds on the roadside, no one cares.

Miles didn't quite understand why the locals gave their village such an unlucky name as "Bitter Cold", but now he understands.

Because it's really too cold.

Although the slippery coldness of Nanling is not as good as the severe cold in the north that can directly freeze people to death, people who are frozen to death by the severe cold will not be able to live to express their feelings - only the living will suffer, not to mention that there is a small river and a small river next to Kuhan Village. A shallow lake is a source of food in summer and a source of gloomy moisture in winter.

Miles has never experienced such a cold winter. Although the apartment in Azure City is old, it has all the necessary facilities. The walls have not cut corners, and the insulation is very good. Even if life is a bit embarrassing, her mother will be careful with her budget. When charcoal fires are cheap, I save up enough for the winter little by little.

Since the Avak Territory incident and the turmoil in the Western Territory, a large number of Western Territory refugees and residents of the Archduke Thorin have been migrating to the north and south. Most of the wealthy people have chosen to go to the central region, and those who know that they are going to the central region There is no way to survive, and those who can only become refugees choose to go to Nanling, because at least there is relatively "spare" land here that can accommodate these poor people who have fled their homes in a hurry.

Miles originally planned to go to the central region - on the day he left the Avak Territory, he received help from an unknown nobleman and had a box of survival supplies as starting capital.

There is such a box of supplies, and selling some medicines and tools in it is enough to temporarily settle down in a small town in the central region, and then find a job to support Cynthia and herself.

That's it if everything goes well, but things don't last forever.

In order to prevent spies, the central region has now adopted a very strict entry and exit review system. Let alone refugees like them, even caravans with backgrounds have to issue a lot of certificates if they want to go back and forth, and the officials and clerks who guard the checkpoints The personnel don't care whether you are miserable or not... they only care about whether you have a certificate and whether they will be blamed by the superiors.

Everyone in the Avak Territory was wiped out from top to bottom. Where would anyone be able to issue certificates to the brother and sister?

Unable to go to the central area, they had no choice but to go south. After more than a month of bumpy roads, they finally arrived at Nanling safely.

Then there was a food disaster and a civil war among the mountain people.

Although the espionage review in South Ridge is not as strict as in the central region, it is still difficult for Miles and Cynthia to live in major cities and find jobs as refugees from sensitive areas like Miles and Cynthia, not to mention that Miles actually has no real life. Skills, he has swordsmanship, and a little bit of... awakened spiritual power.

But this psychic power is not very effective for Miles himself. It can only work when Cynthia is around and there is danger.

If you use it on your own, it can strengthen your body and resist a little coldness. Other than that, it has no great use.

As a last resort, they could only come to this hilly refugee village called "Bitter Cold" and wait silently until the situation stabilized.

Now, the situation is indeed much more stable. With the complete retreat of the Flying Flame Land spies, the restrictions on refugees like them have also been relaxed and they can enter and exit the town.

But there really isn’t much work in the winter, and if you can’t make money, you can’t stay in the city.

They still have to wait... for spring to come.

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