William Williams
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Archemedies's screw was essentially a large screw, open at both ends and encased lengthwise in a watertight covering that could be used to raise water up to 1 to 1.5 meters. It was invented by, as the name suggests Archemedies around 280 B.C. and then extensively used ancient irrigation, such as to draw up water from the river into the surrounding elevated farmlands. While its modern days were too numerous to describe. Alexander was quite happy to be reminded of this vital equipment because it…-
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Lady Felicia had certainly embellished the truth a bit when she said Alexander's farming techniques had doubled the harvest. In reality, it was closer to 40% to 50% increase. Which was still great no question. But 650 kg per hectare was still quite a bit lacking when compared to Zanzan's average of nearly 1,000 kg (one ton) per hectare, and minuscule when compared to the astounding more than 3,000 kg (three tons) per hectare found in some very, very fertile parts of the Tibias during bumper…
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Lady Felicia's opinion about the merchants was a common viewpoint shared by most of the upper aristocracy of the time. According to them, the most prestigious job of the time was being a farmer, with many proverbs and sayings singing their praises. Such as- 'It is the farmer who toils away in the field just to feed us and from them comes the strongest and best soldiers.' They were then followed by the artisans who were respected for their craft and artistic talents, with the best of them even…
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If Alexander's intention behind the generous loot dividend was truly to win the hearts of his soldiers, then the move's efficacy could hardly be questioned for it was clearly out on display for all to see. The men could be heard loudly and openly cheering and praising Alexander for his sumptuous reward. "Long live the Pasha. Glory to his rule." "May Ramuh bless our great lord. The cherished general." "As long as we follow him, victory will always be ours." And many more such wild praises. It…
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The 500 km journey from Parthenigh to Thesalie took Alexander almost two months to complete, averaging only 15 kilometers a day- half his usual pace, all due to the weather. And during this time, all three, Alexander, Ophenia, and Gelene suffered various sicknesses, with Gelene still running quite a high fever when they reached the city. Thus when Alexander was afforded the luxury of resting in the lavish palace with its ruler Lapitus wishing to be a gracious host and inviting him to stay and enjoy…
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It was already approaching November by the time Alexander was finally able to finish tying up all the loose ends at the capital and start his journey back. He had wished to start far sooner, but new developments arose which required much of his attention, costing him a month more than he had anticipated. The primary one eating up his time was of course the retrial of all those nobles. With Philips's support, Alexander was also able to gain Lord Theony's support in this endeavor and when all three…
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The last two days had been agonizing for Lady Parthia. Just like Ophenia predicted, after she got the time to cool down a bit and reminisce on the things discussed, Lady Parthia began to understand she really did not have a choice. The other side held all the cards, and she had nothing. So struggling here could accomplish nothing except prolonging her pain. It was far better and easier to just bow the head. But it was not also only hopelessness that made her ultimately agree. It was hope…
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The rumors that Queen Parthia had heard about the capital of Adhania were certainly worth an ear if nothing but for the outrageousness of their contents. There was of course some truth mixed in, such as the immensely luxurious party held almost every week in the palace and the full fledged orgies that regularly followed afterward. The reports even contained some real descriptions of what happened in those debaucherous events, like rules regarding the couple swapping as well as the various…
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Chapter 930 "Gelene, let's go. I set up an afternoon party at the Queen's chambers." Two days after the fateful talks with Philips and Camelia, Ophenia suddenly intruded into the other's room at one to inform her of this. The duo had already come up with a basic plan on how to try and twist the queen's hand into laying with Alexander, and the time had come to put it in motion. So at the call, the ebony beauty wordlessly got up from her divan and quickly got dressed. And soon the two were sitting…
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"Master, were you being serious just now?" The instant Philips and his company exited the room and were out of earshot, Ophenia posed so to Alexander, her voice laced with doubt and apprehension. She was of course referring to Alexander's offer about making Camelia one of his wives. She certainly did not support the idea. "Oh? You don't approve? Didn't you just say you could handle her?" And towards the query, Alexander did not explicitly reply with either a yes or no, but only lightly pointed to…
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