Chapter 5 Manpower Issues

The Marlo Empire is huge. ☆→,

As one of the two major empires in the Sains Continent, the Maro Empire's territory is dozens of times larger than that of a small country like the Lampari Kingdom just from the map of the continent.

As for the Principality of Standing, which is several times smaller than the Kingdom of Lampari, it cannot be compared with the Marlow Empire.

Although Xu Yi was unable to obtain accurate figures, according to his experience living in the Lampari Kingdom, the area of ​​the Lampari Kingdom was probably about the same as a medium-sized province in the Celestial Dynasty on Earth.

According to this calculation, the area of ​​the Maro Empire can almost be compared to the total area of ​​the Celestial Dynasty on Earth, and it can definitely be called a huge empire.

However, to Xu Yi's surprise, the population of this huge empire is not dozens of times that of the Lampari Kingdom like his area.

According to the general data provided by Marquis Southgate, the current total population of the Maro Empire is only a little over 50 million, which is only more than ten times the total population of the Lampari Kingdom.

Even if the populations that the two sides cannot accurately count are added, the deviation will not be greater.

There are only more than 50 million people in such a large area of ​​land, which leads to the extremely low population density in the Maro Empire, which makes Xu Yi, a time traveler from the Celestial Dynasty on Earth, very uncomfortable.

As far as the private territory of the Marquis of Southgate is concerned, if he is in the Kingdom of Lampari, then by virtue of his status as a Marquis, the fief may be about 50 square kilometers.

But in the Maro Empire, his private territory was an astonishing one thousand square kilometers, which was enough to match a slightly smaller city in Xu Yi's impression when he was on Earth.

However, in such a large private domain. According to the statistics of Marquis Southgate in the previous two years. The total population is less than 30,000!

If the 30,000 people are divided equally. Calculated, even each person can occupy a huge area of ​​several hectares!

But this brings up an eye problem.

Leaving aside the relatives and guards of the Southgate family, as well as the servants in the private manor, etc., among the remaining 270,000 people, those who are too old and those who have no labor at all have to be left behind. young children of ability, so that only about 15,000 people are left in the labor force.

And among the 15,000 or so laborers, more than 8,000 women, whose labor force is much lower, have to be discarded, and there are only less than 7,000 young and strong laborers left.

These 7,000 people are the main labor force that constitutes the Marquis Southgate's private domain, and can even be regarded as the most basic and core force of the entire Southgate family.

And now Xu Yi asked Marquis Southgate for 10,000 people with one mouthful. Naturally, he was extremely surprised.

Don't say that it is impossible for him to hand over all of the 7,000 people to Xu Yi and the others for employment, even if they give them all, there is still a shortfall of more than 3,000 people.

"President Xu... If I remember correctly, there are only 17 factories that you plan to build in the early stage. Why do you need 10,000 people?" Marquis Southgate asked puzzled.

"A lot?" Xu Yi glanced at Marquis Southgate who was overreacting in surprise, thought for a while, and came to his senses.

He is now accustomed to communicating with people in the Lampari Kingdom and surrounding countries about the magic industry, and this aspect has basically become common sense in those countries, but for the Marlo Empire and Southgate As far as the Marquis is concerned, there is something beyond their common sense.

Think here. Xu also recalled the situation when several factories were built in Bangta City at the beginning because of the expansion of the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce, and the situation when he proposed to Earl Samo, who was still serving as the lord of Bangta City at the time, that he needed to hire at least 3,000 more workers.

At that time, the Earl of Summer heard his request. He was as surprised as the Marquis Southgate in front of him, but after Xu Yi gave an explanation, Earl Summer was very happy and actively supported Xu Yi's idea.

Because in this way, he helped Bangta City solve the work problems of more than 3,000 people, which was tantamount to doing him a big favor as the city owner.

Although the Marquis Southgate in front of him is a little surprised and puzzled now, he will definitely not refuse this opportunity.

Then, after listening to Xu Yi's explanation that these factories required a large amount of labor to participate in them, Marquis Southgate frowned and thought for a while, but shook his head.

"President Xu, I'm afraid I can't solve this. The top priority for these labor forces in the territory is to plant. If the most basic food production cannot be guaranteed, then anything else is meaningless. What I have in my territory now The more than 10,000 people can only be regarded as barely able to maintain, but they are still unable to reclaim the farmland on the entire territory. If you give you another 10,000 people, even if you say that those women can... I still can't accept it. "

Xu Yi was a little puzzled.

The Marquis of Southgate obviously went to the Kingdom of Lampari and the Principality of Standing for on-the-spot investigations. Don’t you know that with the help of farmland magic machines, farming doesn’t require so many people?

After asking this question to Marquis Southgate, he got a slightly embarrassed response.

"This... I only pay attention to the impact of various household magic machinery and infrastructure, and I don't pay much attention to farmland magic machinery. If you didn't propose that the Cantona Chamber of Commerce should assist in the harvest, I would even I don’t know anything about farmland magic machines.”

Xu Yi could only roll his eyes, thinking that although Marquis Southgate had mentioned before that he wanted to buy some farmland magic machinery, he didn't expect that he actually didn't understand the specific functions that the farmland magic machinery could play.

He had no choice but to patiently explain to Marquis Southgate again how much the appearance of farmland magic machines had affected the cultivation of farmland in the Kingdom of Lampari and surrounding countries.

After listening, Marquis Southgate showed a hint of excitement in his expression.

"It's actually possible! No wonder you said that the Cantona Chamber of Commerce can help me solve all the planting problems on the territory. I thought you were joking!"

Xu Yi forcibly resisted the urge to roll his eyes again, and continued: "So, Mr. Marquis. Regarding farmland planting, you don't need to worry about manpower at all. This year's autumn harvest is too tight. I can only help you harvest it in time. But When the autumn harvest is over, you can also ask the Cantona Chamber of Commerce to reorganize, plan and reclaim all the farmland on your private land, and even ask them to help you sow seeds directly, and you only need to have someone maintain it during the period. It can be harvested easily."

Marquis Southgate thought for a while, then frowned and said, "But the Cantona Chamber of Commerce cannot stay here forever."

"The Cantona Chamber of Commerce has also established a branch in the Maro Empire. As long as you want, you can directly contact them for help every time you harvest and sow. Of course. If you prefer to do these tasks yourself, that's easy You only need to buy enough farmland magic machines from our chamber of commerce, and then send some people to learn how to operate them, and you will be able to solve the problem yourself." Xu Yi said patiently.

"Is the Cantona Chamber of Commerce willing to pass on this skill?" Marquis Southgate looked at Xu Yi suspiciously.

Xu Yi couldn't help laughing, thinking that this is not a rare skill, and there is nothing to teach or not to teach.

But after thinking about it, Xu Yi's heart moved, and he said with a smile: "You can negotiate directly with President Cantona, I think he will be very willing to communicate with you."

"Okay, let's do that." Marquis Southgate nodded. Immediately, he frowned again. "But even so, it still can't fill in the manpower you need. The gap is too big."

"You can definitely seek the cooperation of the Duke of Macaroth. If it is not possible, you can also seek the help of other nobles in the empire. The annual commission of 30 gold coins per employee should be able to impress many noble lords like you. Yes." Xu Yi suggested.

In fact, based on Xu Yi's own thinking, he certainly hoped that all chambers of commerce would openly recruit from the whole society of the Maro Empire. This way, the handling would be much more flexible, and the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce and other chambers of commerce that came along would also take the initiative.

But now they are newcomers after all, relying on the relationship of Marquis Southgate, but it must be resolved through Marquis Southgate.

After listening to Xu Yi's proposal, Marquis Southgate fell into deep thought, with an expression on his face that seemed a little hesitant.

Xu Yi can understand his hesitation, because this is almost equivalent to giving up a piece of fat in his mouth, and no one will be willing.

After a long time, Marquis Southgate took a deep breath, his expression turned firm, as if he had made up his mind.

"President Xu, you don't have to worry about this matter, I will take care of it."

"Huh?" Marquis Southgate didn't say his solution, so Xu Yi couldn't help feeling a little worried.

However, in this case, it is not easy for him to show his distrust of Marquis Southgate, so he can only nod his head to express his understanding.

After the two exchanged their plans for a period of time in the future, Xu Yi said that he would go to the magic industry base to see the construction situation, and left the private estate of Marquis Southgate.

After driving the magic car out of the gate of the manor, Xu Yi glanced sideways at the vast manor behind him, and sighed deeply.

Before coming to the Maro Empire, he thought that the Marquis Southgate had always been very enlightened, so the investment here should be quite smooth.

However, after actually coming here, he found that no matter how enlightened Marquis Southgate is and how willing he is to accept new things, he still has some common problems and limitations of noble lords in this world and era.

Because of these problems and limitations, Xu Yi was forced to revise many plans that he had made before, trying to cooperate with Marquis Southgate.

Although it would not affect the most basic plan, it made Xu Yi feel helpless.

In small countries such as the Principality of Standing and even the Kingdom of Lampari, with the influence of the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce, it will be much easier for Xu Yi to change them, but now if he wants to change the behemoth of the Maro Empire, he has to do it from the very beginning. Some are struggling.

"No way, this is the only way to go."

Xu Yi smiled wryly, thinking that although the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce had taken a solid step towards the entire continent by entering the Maro Empire, it still needed to work harder to go on this road smoothly.

Thinking of this, Xu Yi turned his head and turned his gaze to the south.

Now that the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce has taken one step into the Maro Empire, when will it really take another step into another huge empire-the Cantona Empire? (To be continued..)