An hour later, Renault saw the results of Alex's cultivation.

"Under the crown, you can see that after 10 rounds of breeding, the height of the wheat plant has increased by nearly 20%, and the grain size has also become much larger, but the number of grains on the ears has decreased slightly. We have deliberately compared it. , The yield of wheat per plant has increased by about 80%."

As Alex talked freely, he handed a handful of wheat berries to Renault.

"In addition, the area covered by this magical transformation of wheat is also larger than before, about 30% larger, so in general, the output has only increased by 40%..."

Renault picked up two wheat grains with [Nian Motive Force] and observed them carefully.

The size of the original wheat grain is roughly equivalent to that of soybeans on the earth, but after the transformation, it appears more full and round, and its volume is more than doubled.

Renault pondered for a moment and asked a question:

"Alex, if the transformed wheat seeds are taken to farmers for planting, will the mature wheat kernels still have this size?"

This is the most critical issue. If the genetic traits of modified wheat cannot be preserved in the natural state, then it will be meaningless to use extraordinary powers to give birth.

"According to my experience, without the help of extraordinary powers, the grains of wheat would only be slightly larger than ordinary wheat, it can't be so big." Alex shook his head.

Renault smiled with satisfaction.

This shows that part of the genetic traits can be retained, which also means that this breeding method is effective!

Before the gene editing technology, which is the so-called genetic modification technology, all breeding methods were actually a process of manual selection.

Select good individuals, eliminate those that do not meet the requirements, and let plants evolve in the direction chosen by humans through generations of manual intervention.

To a certain extent, the supernatural power catalyzes the breeding process, which greatly accelerates the breeding process.

According to the traditional method, wheat is harvested twice a year at most. In high-altitude areas, due to insufficient sunlight, it can only be harvested once a year, and it takes at least 10 years to breed 20 generations.

But with the help of Alex, it took only one hour to breed the same number of times, which is almost the speed of a rocket.

In addition, Renault also highly suspects that extraordinary powers have the effect of inducing genetic mutation. In other words, when using extraordinary powers to cultivate crops, the probability of the offspring's mutation will be greatly increased.

Although the vast majority of mutations are "bad" mutations, which are relatively weak in adaptability to the natural world, or are useless for humans, the remaining part of the mutant offspring is enough to obtain some surprising discoveries.

For example, a series of traits that have a great effect on agricultural production, such as cold tolerance, cold tolerance, and carrying diseases and insect pests.

Renault returned the wheat seed to Alex, and suddenly asked solemnly:

"Alex, are you willing to work for me? I plan to set up a professional agricultural research institution in Haichao Ling-Agricultural Research Institute. This institution is very important to me, and I hope you can take charge of it."

Elixon looked hesitant.

In all fairness, he did not want to play for Renault. After all, when the all-out war between humans and the black orcs was about to break out, even if he was an extraordinary person, he did not have the confidence to protect himself. If he could rely on a powerful upright person, he would undoubtedly Greatly improve the chance of survival.

But the problem is that this subordinate's request really made him feel a little humiliated. The name "Agricultural Research Institute" sounds good, but doesn't it mean to work in the farmland all day? What is the difference between this and humble mud legs?

In addition, from a high-ranking ducal knight leader to a farmer all at once, this abrupt change really made him unacceptable.

Renault smiled slightly and said a long list of exciting conditions.

"Alex, if you serve as the director of the Institute of Agriculture, your annual salary plus various subsidies, your annual income will exceed 800 Kinnars. If the Institute can cultivate excellent seeds, you will also get a one-time The generous bonus, at least 100 gold to start."

"In addition, in view of your extraordinary status, I will give you a special subsidy of at least 2 mana spars every year."

Alex was moved.

As the commander of the Knights, the salary given to him by the Duke of Byron was only 500 Kinnars.

This one fell well, with 800 kinnals in his mouth, and the salary increase was as high as 60%. This kind of wealthy approach is simply eye-catching.

What moved his heart even more was the 2 magic crystals.

This is an absolute good thing. Even if the quality is not good, one piece is worth more than 500 kinnals, and two pieces exceed the annual salary.

Renault is so rich!

At this time, Moose on the side added another meaningful sentence:

"Your Excellency, I think you should see that the ambitions under the crown are very ambitious..."

Alex woke up suddenly.

The strength of this crown is unimaginable. He owns the Haichao Chamber of Commerce, which is advancing daily. He has a wealth of wealth, far more than a king. He also has a powerful army and a large number of amazing weapons.

So, why did such a great figure establish this inexplicable "agricultural research institute"? And Mianxia also specially emphasized "it is very important."

Under the crown of an "ambitious" person, there must be his deep meaning in doing this. It doesn't matter if you don't understand it, but there is absolutely nothing wrong with hugging the other person's thigh as soon as possible.

At this point, Alexner bowed:

"Under the crown, serving you is the glory of my life, and your will is my will!"

As for Alex’s original employer, Duke Byron, at this moment, both sides tacitly did not mention him, nor did they need to mention him.

The Duke is now almost a vassal of Renault. In order to strengthen the relationship with Renault, he even sent his granddaughter out. What is the head of his knights? As long as Renault said hello, the Duke would surely send Alex over.

Rainy night.

Nassau Wetlands, Crocodile Tooth Fortress.

The continuous rain in the rainy season has caused the wetland area to skyrocket, and this military fortress, originally built 2 kilometers away from the wetland, has become a fortress close to the wetland. In some low-lying areas, the river has even touched the city wall.

In the eyes of the soldiers stationed at the Crocodile Tooth Fortress, this time is the safest period for the fortress. Although the width of this wetland is only 7 kilometers, it is the narrowest section of the entire Nassau Wetland, but no one believes the black orcs. Have the ability to get past it.

The extremely bad weather caused the soldiers in charge of night patrols to hide in the guard tower honestly, and no one wanted to get out of the guard tower and patrol the city wall, because it meant that they would be turned into chickens.

Jenkins curled up, hiding in the corner of the guard tower shiveringly, cursing in a low voice.

The rain was too heavy and the area of ​​the watchtower was too small. Unlucky Jenkins was squeezed to the outside, and the splashing rain completely wetted his shoes, which made him feel extremely uncomfortable.

At this moment, he missed the warm bed very much.

"boom……"

A strange muffled sound suddenly came from outside the city wall. It seemed that something was hitting the city wall. It was mixed with the dense raindrops, and it was not obvious, but with a sharper hearing than ordinary people, Jenkins still noticed it.

He involuntarily turned his head and looked outside the tower. Although the flames of the brazier were very bright, the heavy rain curtain made him only see the scenery more than ten meters away, and the farther place was blurred, like a memory from a long time ago.

Jenkins hesitated to walk outside the city wall in the heavy rain and glanced down, but when he saw his companions squatting in the corner like lying corpses and nap, even the captain was no exception, he dispelled the idea.

just forget it……

Anyway, the rain is so heavy, it is impossible for the black **** to survive...

He thought to himself, and closed his eyes, intending to squint for a while.

In the water outside the city wall, dense black shadows are tightly clinging to the city wall, the number is not less than 1,000, they hide silently under the water, like the fierce water ghosts in the legend.