Chapter 199: Year End 2

Chapter 199: Year End 2

TL: Etude

Lord, this year we have integrated a total of 13,000 hectares of arable land, including 10,000 hectares in Alda and 3,000 hectares in Baylding. Next year, we plan to accelerate the process and aim to integrate the remaining 60,000 hectares in both areas within two to three years.

In the castles great hall, the Minister of Agriculture, Hansel, was reporting his departments achievements.

The so-called integration of arable land involves consolidating small, scattered plots owned by local gentry and landlords into larger, more manageable farms, operated by a single entity.

Alternatively, small plots owned by tenant farmers are combined and managed intensively by newly established agricultural associations. These associations also gather funds from households for public affairs, such as building infrastructure.

By creating large farms, landlords are encouraged to invest in significant irrigation and infrastructure projects, without the fear of benefiting their neighbors at their expense.nove(l)bi(n.)com

Is it that slow?

Paul slammed the table, surprised that what he thought would take half a year would actually take several more years.

Clearly, the lord was not pleased with the progress of the Agriculture Department.

Uh Lord Grayman, please let me explain

Hansel, looking embarrassed, began to explain the difficulties to Paul.

The work is challenging! Both landlords and farmers fear being shortchanged during land exchanges, yet they all try to gain an advantage. We often encounter landlords scheming against each other, farmers fighting, and even large-scale brawls between entire villages.

And were short-staffed. We can only handle land exchanges one village at a time. We hope to get more administrative officers next year.

Paul, frustrated, exclaimed, Why cant these people see the bigger picture? Its just a matter of a few meters more or less, isnt it?

Hoho, Lord, even a few inches less feels like a life-and-death matter to them. Besides, the varying quality of land across regions adds significant challenges to the valuation process.

Alright then, just step up your efforts and try to finish by next year!

Pauls statement, advocating for the circulation of money as wealth rather than hoarding it, left everyone from the Administration Council speechless.

I just had an idea. Next year, lets invest more in education. Theres a severe lack of talent in our territory, and investing in education is always beneficial.

This idea was met with approval, especially from Miss Dias, the female advisor, who was particularly concerned about Weiss Academy.

Regarding immigration, the Administration Council had so far accepted 1,563 refugees, mostly strong young men and women. The very old or very young rarely survived the journey to Northwest Bay.

Most of these people were placed in the newly opened factories.

More refugees will arrive tomorrow, Hansel informed everyone.

The news of Aldas open policy for immigrants has spread far and wide, attracting refugees to us. Besides those from the southern rebellion areas, people affected by orc raids in the northeast are also coming here.

After the Administration Council completed their reports, the military, led by Schroeder, began reporting on military matters.

The size of the army hadnt expanded much, but there had been significant progress in weaponry and equipment.

For the army, with the successful development of flintlock rifles, small-scale production had begun, and the First Battalion was tasked with testing the equipment.

The navy, meanwhile, was a major spender of the military budget. This year, the navy took delivery of three new sailing warships. According to Austins 666 plan, three more were being constructed.

However, the naval commander was not satisfied with these ships. Due to the rush to equip them, many of the wood materials werent adequately dried, shortening the lifespan of these warships.

He proposed that the next batch of ships must be built according to standard procedures, with wood properly dried, to ensure quality warships.

Austin, my next plan is to develop civilian merchant ships for traders heading south. But as you know, the shipyards capacity is limited.

Pauls remark left the naval commander extremely frustrated.

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