System: Build My Own Territory Chapter 898 - 276: Daydreaming

Godfrey made extensive efforts to please, yet Lawrence's countenance remained stern.

His head tilted slightly, his gaze returning to the front, and he commanded with a hardened tone, "Commander Godfrey, expedite the march."

"Otherwise, at our current pace, let alone conquering Spirit Reef Port within a fortnight, whether we can even reach it is dubious!"

Upon uttering these words, Lawrence abruptly tightened his grip on his warhorse's sides.

The warhorse, feeling a twinge of discomfort, whinnied before accelerating its gait and charging forward.

This left the assembled military commanders bewildered, exchanging disbelieving glances.

Godfrey's gaze followed Lawrence Ducas, who had already galloped a considerable distance ahead, his eyes narrowing subtly.

In the subsequent moment, he averted his gaze and addressed a nearby messenger.

"Convey Lord Lawrence's decree: the entire army is to increase its marching speed!"

The messenger acknowledged crisply, "Understood, Commander."

He tugged on his reins, turning his warhorse to face the contingent of soldiers trailing behind.

Having issued the order, Godfrey wasted no further time and urged his mount to close the distance with Lawrence up ahead.

Danke and a retinue of soldiers quickly followed suit.

Behind them, the soldiers who received the command quickened their pace to a run.

However, encumbered by their standard plate armor, rapid movement was a significant challenge.

They could only manage to stride with increased length.

Accompanied by them.

Was the continuous resonance of synchronized footsteps and the metallic chime of plate armor pieces echoing through the woodland.

Under the dying light of the sun dipping below the horizon, their destination was the distant Spirit Reef Port.

...

Three days elapsed with remarkable swiftness.

Standing upon the limestone thoroughfare, Lynn surveyed the landscape before him.

The once expansive sea of golden barley fields had, for the most part, receded from view.

The terrain was now revealed, with only the stubble roots remaining after the barley had been harvested.

With an adequate labor force and comparatively advanced harvesting implements.

The efficiency of the barley harvest far surpassed his initial estimations!

Over fifty thousand acres of barley farmland were nearing completion after merely six short days.

Barley stalks adorned with ears were being conveyed in carts to Lord's Square.

It was still the morning hour.

By the evening, the three thousand farmers tasked with harvesting would achieve the final closure of the barley crop.

Awaiting the transport contingent of farmers to conclude the relocation of all harvested stalks.

The winter barley planted in the preceding year would be fully reaped!

For the more than fifty thousand acres of barley farmland, three thousand farmers were dedicated to the harvest.

On average, each individual harvested approximately three acres of barley per diem.

This rate of harvesting efficiency was deemed notably swift!

Yet, it was only considered comparatively rapid.

It is imperative to comprehend.

Despite the presence of fifty thousand acres of barley fields this iteration.

He had allocated as many as five thousand laborers to the endeavor.

Furthermore, he had meticulously segmented each phase of the harvesting operation into distinct responsibilities.

Consider, for instance, the harvesting crew.

Their sole duty was to reap and amass bundles of barley before them.

The tasks of binding and transportation were entirely separate from their duties.

This streamlined method of harvesting naturally facilitated a far more rapid completion than conventional practices.

While the transport crew, drying crew, and sorting crew of farmers engaged in the subsequent processing stages.

He could reassign the harvesting crew farmers to the reapings of flax and vegetables!

Once the harvesting crew farmers concluded the gathering of all crops.

The barley, having undergone drying and sorting, would be nearly prepared for storage.

The five thousand farmers could then be redirected towards the forthcoming summer planting initiative.

Lynn had also contemplated the implementation of a two-field or three-field rotation system, incorporating periods of fallow for the cultivated lands within the territory.

However, this thought.

Was soon abandoned.

The total arable land area available for cultivation within his domain amounted to approximately one hundred fifty thousand acres.

The fifty-five thousand-acre winter barley fields on the verge of harvest.

The fifty thousand acres dedicated to spring barley, and over ten thousand acres for vegetables.

And the forty thousand acres of newly cultivated land, overseen by Gavin with the assistance of three thousand farmers.

With crops already established, instituting a rotational fallow system presented considerable challenges.

He must await the completion of cultivating nearly three hundred thousand acres of arable land across the territory by the farmers.

Before finally instituting a rotational fallow system for comprehensive planning and cultivation.

Nevertheless, preceding the summer planting.

He needed to address the residual barley roots remaining in the fields.

For the smaller-scale barley cultivation, he could direct the farmers to manually excavate the barley roots using hoes and pitchforks.

These could then be piled at the field perimeters or in designated corners, allowed to decompose and dry naturally, subsequently serving as fertilizer for the fields.

However, clearing the field manually was simply too time-consuming.

Alternatively, he could guide all the ranch's livestock directly into the fields.

This would trample and press the barley roots deep into the soil.

The manure from the livestock would also act as a mulch, enriching the earth.

Such a method, however, would result in heavily compacted soil, necessitating laborious efforts to loosen it afterward.

In contrast, the most effective approach was undoubtedly burning!

Burning swiftly eradicates the residual roots, and the ensuing ash enriches the soil with vital minerals, offering a degree of fertilization.

While Lynn was lost in these thoughts.

Two individuals approached from afar.

Immediately, voices filled with deep respect resounded, reaching his ears.