System: Build My Own Territory Chapter 992 - 291: Blitzkrieg (10,000)_5

Upon reaching the base of the stairs that ascended to the upper levels, Lynn brought Mo Ying to a halt and gracefully dismounted.

Having been apprised by the messenger soldier, Wesley was already in position, awaiting his arrival.

Wesley promptly stepped forward, offered a respectful bow, and addressed Lynn with deference.

"Master!"

Without necessitating Lynn's inquiry, Wesley continued his report.

"As per your directives, provisions for 3,800 soldiers and the necessary fodder for the horses have been fully prepared."

"Upon their entry into Manor Castle, these supplies can be utilized without delay."

"Your own meals have also been prepared by the chefs."

"You may proceed directly to the dining area in the reception hall on the second floor to partake in your meal."

Lynn acknowledged the information with a simple sound and began his ascent up the stairs leading to the city wall.

While ascending, Lynn inquired,

"Wesley, what is the current status of the harvest in Morgan Town?"

Following closely behind, Wesley responded with respectful detail.

"Master, Gavin provided me with a report on the harvest yesterday when he visited Manor Castle."

"Morgan Town encompasses a total of 120,000 acres of arable land, with the harvest commencing in early July."

"Due to a persistent shortage of labor, approximately 80,000 acres have been harvested as of early August."

"The total yield amounts to 500,000 pounds of barley and 190,000 pounds of wheat, in addition to various other vegetable and cash crops."

"A portion of this output has been dispatched to your territory, while the remainder is stored within Manor Castle's warehouses."

Lynn offered a nod of understanding.

Wesley's account underscored for Lynn the critical importance of advanced agricultural techniques.

Based on Wesley's figures, the per-acre yield for barley in Morgan Town was a mere 100 pounds!

This yield was considerably lower, nearly 80 pounds less per acre, than the barley cultivated on his own lands!

For an equivalent 100,000 acres, Morgan Town's current methods would yield only 10 million pounds.

In contrast, his own domain could achieve a harvest of 18 million pounds!

The disparity in yield was nearly twofold!

Such a difference seemed almost unbelievable.

Nevertheless.

Lynn grasped the underlying reasons for this significant gap.

Beyond Morgan Town's antiquated and scattered farming practices.

The severe winter snows had also exerted a detrimental impact!

The abrupt temperature drop had stunted the growth of wheat seedlings in the ground, leading to diminished yields upon maturation.

Some seedlings had perished entirely from the frost.

Lynn was confident.

That a yield of 180 pounds of barley per acre would not represent the maximum potential of his domain!

Given the finite expanse of farmland within his territory.

His focus must remain on continuously enhancing soil fertility, improving crop seed productivity, and implementing more sophisticated cultivation methods...

Thus, the per-acre yield of crops would see a steady increase!

To adequately support an expanding population within his territory, optimizing planting methods was essential!

A larger population would translate to a more substantial labor force.

With an increased labor force, the scale of production and manufacturing within the territory could be continuously expanded.

A broader and more accelerated production capacity would facilitate the endless creation of essential goods for the territory.

This included crops from the fields, artisanal creations from the forge, and more!

Wesley's report continued.

"Despite the one-tenth harvest reward you instituted, these hired Free People are dedicating their utmost effort to the harvesting."

"However, the available manpower remains insufficient, resulting in the slow progress of harvesting Morgan Town's fields."

"Gavin estimates that with the current strength of 600 Free People, completing all the harvesting before the autumn month of September will be a formidable challenge."

"It is even possible that not all the farmland will be harvested."

"Even if I were to redeploy some soldiers not actively engaged in patrol duties to assist the harvesting teams, their contribution would scarcely make a difference..."

As Wesley articulated these concerns.

Lynn completed the final steps, reaching the summit of the city wall.

His gaze briefly swept over Manor Castle, situated to his right.

His previous visit had been to confront and eliminate all the armed combatants within Frank Manor.

He had achieved this feat without sustaining any casualties among his own soldiers, thereby securing control of Manor Castle.

Naturally.

Janet Frank, the former Lord of Frank Manor, had also been incorporated into his ranks.

After a second glance at Manor Castle, Lynn redirected his attention to the left.

From the vantage point of the city wall, his eyes scanned the distant landscape.

Several miles beyond Manor Castle.

Clusters of individuals were actively engaged in harvesting a vast expanse of golden wheat fields.

Unfazed by the intense sun beating down on their backs.

They toiled without pause, their sickles rhythmically cutting down successive swathes of wheat before them.

Stretching out in front of these diligent workers was a considerable area of unharvested crops.

This included barley, wheat, vegetables, flax, and more.

As Wesley had indicated.

The uncultivated farmland represented nearly half of Morgan Town's total agricultural area!

If the harvest operations were not concluded by the end of August.