Crusade against the Pope

Chapter 10 Population and season

Although Gaillis was mentally prepared to use the religious organizational model to bring a new wind to this era.

But things cannot develop all at once. Compared with the 16th century when Martin Luther lived, the 12th century was not a good time for religious reform.

Firstly, printing technology was still not perfect, and the Bible, as a core religious text, was only owned by some nobles or clergy in Europe.

Most believers have never read or even touched the scriptures, so the clergy in the church have complete control over the interpretation of the scriptures. This is why Catholicism and the church have unquestionable authority.

Secondly, the clergy class, in this era, the various conflicts with other classes have not yet been intensified due to the rapid economic development.

To put it bluntly, Europe is still too poor today, so poor that even the church can't squeeze out any money, so everyone can still share the hardship.

Of course, no matter what the reason is, it all comes down to the fact that productivity in this era is not developed enough to promote changes in production relations.

After grasping the core of the problem, Garys naturally knew how to promote changes in things. In addition to making good use of the miracles he had previously displayed, he had to start from the perspective of productivity.

The development of agricultural technology is a long-term process, but the construction and improvement of mills can have an immediate effect.

It was not difficult to design a water mill based on the existing conditions. In fact, on the third day after Gérice proposed the idea, Isabella and Gérice had a clear idea.

It was still the same river bank, but this time Garys, John, and Isabella were gathered together. On the sand between them, Isabella held a wooden stick, sketching while explaining their ideas.

"In the past two days, Garys has helped me determine the changes in the river's flood and dry seasons. It is basically certain that conventional water mills cannot directly adapt to the hydrological environment here."

"But Garys came up with an idea. We can use the height difference of the terrain nearby to build a large reservoir and dig an artificial river to divert water. This will facilitate water extraction for agricultural farmland and ensure that the water mill can get power regardless of the season."

Compared with the traditional design of a simple water mill, Garys and Isabella actually proposed a more comprehensive and complex water conservancy engineering concept during these two days.

From drainage, water storage, water distribution, irrigation to utilizing the water power... this entire set of development ideas was very advanced for Europe in the 12th century.

Even John was a little surprised. In his impression, although Gellis was not completely illiterate, he did not have any outstanding achievements in subjects such as grammar and engineering.

But now, Garys can lead His Highness to conduct a series of activities such as investigation, classification, analysis, summary, etc.... and come up with a seemingly feasible plan, which is truly impressive.

Perhaps, it should not be perhaps, it should be said that this is another proof that Gailis has received divine revelation.

John licked his dry lips as he thought about it. Although he felt that this plan was already very perfect, he still pointed out the most critical problem.

"We don't have enough manpower, and we don't even have the tools to dig the soil."

The manpower and tools required to dig a water conservancy project are not a small number. Even if the scale of this project were to happen in later China, any village could actually complete it on their own.

But for Garys and his gang, whose total population is not even in the three digits, this is really too much to think about.

Therefore, this seemingly good plan can only be shelved and cannot be implemented in a short period of time. "It is true. It is impossible to complete it with the manpower we have now, but why should we limit our sights to the people in front of us? There are quite a few villages near us."

"You mean to hire some people?" John asked.

They still had some money now. On the one hand, it was the savings of the knights and Isabella, and on the other hand, it was the spoils looted from the Bedouins.

But Gaillis disagreed. He said, "Hiring is unlikely. After all, it is almost the harvest season. Of course, there is another alternative plan.

Although we can’t build a water-powered mill in a short time, it’s relatively easy to build a simple animal-powered or human-powered mill, after all, there are a lot of stones nearby.”

Garys looked at the sky as he spoke. The approximate angle of the sun indicated that it was not autumn.

Unlike China, where there is a saying “A new year begins and spring returns to the earth”, in the Dead Sea region, “Autumn returns and a new year begins” is more appropriate.

Even the beginning of the Jewish New Year is placed in autumn rather than in other seasons.

Sowing in autumn and winter, and harvesting in spring and summer.

The Chinese have a saying that spring rain is as precious as oil.

The people living near the Dead Sea look forward to the winter rain with great anxiety. Even though the poor people are soaked by the rain and shiver in the cold, they will sincerely thank God again and again.

One of the reasons why Garys had insisted on reorganizing the team, in addition to facilitating management, was that the harvest season in the Dead Sea region was approaching.

If the previous situation in the village had continued and everyone had to harvest on their own, it would be hard to say how much food would have been wasted due to lack of manpower.

"Compared to hiring people to dig hydraulic power, maybe we need to hire people to harvest wheat." Gailis said with a sigh and looked at the wheat field not far away.

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Heavenly Father, we come before you with grateful hearts to thank you for giving us a good harvest. You nourish the land with your grace and love so that it bears fruit.

Thank you for giving us sunshine, rain and fertile soil so that we can enjoy this harvest season. We know that all this is inseparable from your blessing and gift.

May this harvest nourish not only our bodies but also our hearts. May we share your grace and blessings with others in this land of harvest.

Please continue to bless us and let our land continue to be fruitful in the years to come. May your grace always be with us and guide us to prosperity and happiness.

Amen.

　I completed 51 takeout orders yesterday. It was really hard work. I felt dizzy all day today.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)