System: Build My Own Territory Chapter 908 - 277: Wildfire (10,000)_5
Previously on System: Build My Own Territory...
Unified management is crucial for strategic crop planning.
With such an expansive cultivation area brought under control, the crop yields are poised for exponential growth!
An abundance of food will enable the accommodation of a larger populace, thereby increasing the available workforce.
This expanded workforce can then be channeled into various industries, significantly boosting production efficiency.
This, in turn, will create a feedback loop, fueling further development within the territory.
Moreover, a larger population allows for the recruitment of more soldiers, bolstering military strength.
The next logical step is to pursue external expansion.
Gradually, the territory will be extended further and wider!
At that point, the threats posed by any Great Lord will cease to be a concern.
Because.
He himself will ascend to the ranks of a Great Lord to be feared!
The prospect fills Lynn with a sense of eager anticipation.
Naturally.
All these ambitions are contingent upon maintaining security.
Pushing these thoughts aside, Lynn rises from his seat and, accompanied by Red, proceeds towards the castle.
Whether facing the looming conflict of the imperial authority war.
Or the menacing presence of Viscount Jon Zacks from Kakasong City.
The sole imperative for his territory remains continuous development!
Reclamation of plantation lands, population growth, soldier recruitment and training, and the construction of defensive fortifications are paramount.
Furthermore, proactive intelligence gathering outside the territory is essential.
This will allow for early awareness of external situations, enabling control and preemption of potential dangers.
Under the watchful eyes of the townsfolk.
Lynn and Red make their way back to the castle.
As usual, Kuisi, who has prepared dinner, awaits them in the reception hall.
Upon seeing Lynn, Kuisi steps forward.
A gentle smile graces her features as she announces, "Master, dinner is ready. You may dine now."
Lynn acknowledges her words and moves towards the dining table in the hall.
After Janet pulls out the main chair, Lynn takes his seat without ceremony.
With Kuisi and Janet attending to him, he begins to savor the evening meal.
While dining, he attentively listens to Kuisi’s detailed report on the territory's developmental matters.
"Master, Foreman Colin sought you out today to provide an update on the shipyard's affairs."
"However, as you were occupied, he requested I relay the information to you."
Lynn responds with a simple acknowledgment.
Kuisi continues, "The third Noel Ship constructed at the shipyard has now been completed."
"Should you find the time, you are welcome to visit the shipyard for an inspection."
Swallowing a mouthful of broth, Lynn calmly states, "Let Colin conduct the inspection himself; I have full confidence in his capabilities."
Kuisi nods slightly, "In addition to Colin, Foreman Yimini from the textile workshop also approached me."
"She reported that the textile workshop has successfully completed another three hundred sets of composite armor."
"Following their inspection, both she and her assistant, Rachel, have confirmed there are no defects."
"Lord Rose can be notified to arrange for soldiers to come and collect them."
Lynn's eyebrows lift slightly.
A fortnight has passed since the directive was issued at the previous meeting, assigning the blacksmith and textile workshops the task of crafting a thousand sets of composite armor each.
Considering the established timeline and the current production figures.
These two workshops have demonstrated commendable efficiency.
However, he contemplates further.
When factoring in the manpower allocated to both the blacksmith and textile workshops.
Producing a thousand sets of composite armor within a two-month timeframe should not present a significant challenge.
Indeed.
At their current rate of productivity, they even have time to spare!
Lynn nods, "Arrange for a guard to be dispatched to the city wall camp to inform Rose. Instruct him to make his own arrangements for the soldiers to collect the armor."
Kuisi confirms the instruction, briefly reviewing her notes to ensure nothing is overlooked, before concluding her report.
As Lynn continues his meal, time passes swiftly.
Following dinner, Lynn takes his seat upon the Lord's throne.
He observes Kuisi and Janet as they clear the tableware from the table.
Habitually, he begins to reflect.
At present, nearly all the industries within his territory have transitioned into a phase of stable production.
In terms of agricultural output, the 50,000 mu of winter barley fields have been harvested, and the grain is currently undergoing the drying process.
Once this batch is safely stored in the granary, coinciding with the arrival of August.
Then, the 5,000 farmers can commence the harvesting of the spring barley.
Upon the completion of harvesting and subsequent processing of the 60,000 mu of spring barley farmland.
For a considerable duration, he will no longer face concerns regarding food scarcity, thanks to the existing grain production!
The 110,000 mu of land, meticulously reclaimed with heavy plows, seeded through broadcasting, fertilized with top-dressing, and irrigated, represent the fruits of the farmers' diligent labor.
It is undeniable that this land has been carefully tended by the farmers.
The average yield per mu for the winter barley remains an estimation.
This is primarily because a significant portion of the harvested barley has yet to undergo the processes of threshing and drying.
But.
Based on the visible number of grains on each barley plant.
The yield of winter barley per mu is estimated to be at least 150 jin.
Potentially reaching as high as 180 jin.
Certainly.
This per-mu yield is merely his current estimation.
The final figures will only be known once all the barley has been dried and threshed.
From a military standpoint, the current force of 4,200 soldiers and guards is certainly insufficient.
With the looming conflict for royal authority, the need to bolster the territory's military strength by enlisting more men from the populace becomes paramount. Even in the absence of adequate horses, Rose can commence training the newly recruited soldiers to improve their physical condition initially. Concurrently, the soldiers will undergo both fitness drills and combat weapon practice.