System: Build My Own Territory Chapter 953 - 285: Launching the War (10,000 Words)_2

"However, Scholar Tate conveyed to me that the outcomes of this literacy education initiative aren't quite satisfactory."

"It presents a considerable challenge to get all these Townsfolk literate, able to recognize characters, and proficient in writing."

"This would necessitate extending the time allocated for their studies."

Upon hearing Kuisi's report, Lynn remained unperturbed.

The Townsfolk who had joined his territory were, for the most part, Peasants and Free People, individuals who had received virtually no formal schooling.

Their daily life skills and knowledge were traditionally passed down orally from one generation to the next.

If they managed to master reading, character recognition, and writing after a single session with a scholar, that would indeed be a cause for astonishment.

Furthermore, these Townsfolk were attending literacy classes at the night school after enduring a full day of strenuous physical labor.

This inherently would diminish the energy they could dedicate to their studies.

Swallowing his current mouthful of food, Lynn responded.

"There is no need for that; the duration will remain two hours following the completion of the Townsfolk's work."

The objective of having the Townsfolk attend night school for literacy education was primarily to elevate their general knowledge base.

It was never intended to be akin to a compulsory education system, compelling the Townsfolk to study full-time.

Moreover—

This campaign to promote literacy must absolutely not interfere with the Townsfolk's labor the following day.

Engaging in productive work is their most crucial responsibility.

Kuisi acknowledged his directive and replied, "Understood, Master. I shall relay this to Scholar Tate."

"In addition... ah, yes, Foreman Yimini informed me that the current stock of linen and Linen Cloth in the warehouse is insufficient for producing the required long robes and trousers."

Lynn's eyebrows arched slightly. "Did we not just complete a harvest of linen recently?"

Hearing this, Kuisi quickly elaborated, "Yes, Master."

"Recently, our Farmers harvested one hundred thousand jin of linen fiber and forty-five thousand jin of linen seeds from two thousand mu of land."

"Following the processes of degumming and combing, the flax is transformed into linen fiber, suitable for spinning and weaving to produce clothing."

"However, I do need to confirm one matter with you, Master..."

All these resources were Master Lynn's property, thus requiring his explicit consent for any decisions.

Lynn nodded and stated, "Effective immediately, you are empowered to manage these affairs independently. There is no longer a need for you to report each instance."

"Instruct the foremen to compile detailed inventories based on the requirements of their respective industrial workshops and then submit these to you."

"Subsequently, you will, in accordance with the prevailing situation, manage and allocate the usable stored materials within the territory, distributing them accordingly."

"Should any matter prove too complex for you to handle, then you shall bring it to my attention."

Kuisi's eyes widened slightly in pleasant surprise.

Master Lynn was progressively entrusting her with greater autonomy.

Yet, Kuisi also recognized the underlying significance.

This delegation of authority stemmed directly from Master Lynn's profound trust in her capabilities.

Kuisi promptly executed a slight bow, her posture indicating respect, and responded with deference,

"Yes, Master. I shall adhere strictly to your instructions."

Lynn offered a brief nod of acknowledgment, and under the attentive service of Kuisi and Janet, continued to savor his evening meal.

After dining, while awaiting the boiling of hot water for bathing, Lynn settled himself onto the Lord's throne.

With a mere thought, he accessed the [Resource Management] interface, allowing his gaze to traverse the various lines of information presented on the display.

The total population indicated on the panel had now climbed to twenty-three thousand individuals.

This comprised eighteen thousand males and eight thousand females.

This figure also encompassed some children and elderly residents.

Although he hadn't meticulously tracked the gender ratio among those who were acquired or integrated, it was fortunate that the current male-to-female ratio was optimal.

A substantial male populace allowed for the selection of individuals with superior physical conditioning to be recruited as soldiers, thereby safeguarding the territory's security.

Conversely, a relatively larger female population could be strategically assigned to various Handicraft Workshop Districts to engage in the production of artisanal goods.

Regardless of gender, any individual who arrived within his territory would find suitable employment, enabling them to contribute their efforts towards the territory's productive construction.

Lynn meticulously analyzed the demographic breakdown of the twenty-three thousand inhabitants.

He observed that the labor force allocated to the Handicraft Workshop District was significantly disproportionate.

The sheer number of individuals employed in the Blacksmith Workshop and the various textile workshops alone amounted to five thousand!

And this figure did not even account for several other workshops operating within the territory.

When all workshop districts were considered, the labor force within them approached seven thousand individuals.

Adding this to the cohort of four thousand two hundred soldiers and Guards, and the five thousand Farmers diligently engaged in land reclamation and cultivation,

there were nine hundred workers employed at the Salt Factory, and an additional nine hundred ranch workers under Guy's supervision.

On the city walls stood eight hundred workers from the Stonemason Workshop, under Avery's command, accompanied by two hundred stone carving workers led by Jode.

Fifty apprentices were stationed at Old John Hospital, while three hundred cooks and kitchen staff worked in the canteens.

A combined total of one thousand nine hundred miners were employed across the coal, iron, and salt mines, alongside the Saltpeter and soda ash mines.

Three hundred workers were engaged in the logging workshops and the Papermaking Workshop.

Additionally, two hundred transport workers managed the logistics of various raw materials.

Finally, there were approximately six hundred underage children, among others.

In this manner, the twenty-three thousand individuals were allocated.

Following a significant allocation of manpower to each industry, the efficiency of production had indeed seen an increase.

However, the improvement was far from the dramatic change he had envisioned.

This was particularly true within the Handicraft Workshop District!

Because, after integrating and relocating the Free People and Peasants from Morgan Town,

a substantial surplus of labor had emerged.

He had no choice but to temporarily assign them to various workshops.

This action absorbed the excess labor while simultaneously boosting the production efficiency of the Handicraft Workshop District.

But now, a reduction and streamlining of the workforce within the handicraft workshops was necessary!

The objective was to enhance the efficiency of labor utilization.

This course of action had already been considered.

He planned to enlist one thousand male Townsmen from the Handicraft Workshop District to serve as soldiers.