Not only did the agricultural mechanization reform bring about an increase in efficiency, but it also liberated a large amount of agricultural labor. This allowed more farmers to go to the city and enter other jobs to create more value.
Although agriculture was very important, it had to be said that from the perspective of social development, the added value of agriculture was indeed very low.
"One to one thousand increase in efficiency."
Tang En spread out his hands. "This means that as long as we provide three agricultural magic machines to a farm, we can liberate the labor of a thousand farmers."
At this point, Tang En paused for a moment before adding, "Of course, only when we use the liberated labor can we be considered to have a real effective development. If we can't properly provide jobs for these unemployed farmers, they will only become a factor of instability in society."
Alleria came to a realization. "You mean, due to the emergence of these magical machines, there is no need for so much labor in agriculture, so you want to guide them into the factories you want to support?" "Yes." She nodded her head.
"Yes."
Tang En snapped his fingers. "The development of industry can't be separated from labor. Although we have the technology to replace those workers, I don't want to do that. Only by accumulating experience through work and stimulating their creative spirit will this race have vitality. If we rely on one person for everything, we will only end up in a dead end."
"Well, I'll listen to you for the time being. Anyway, the Month of Harvest is coming soon. Perhaps this year's crop yield will give us an answer."
Tang En smiled. "Believe me, this year's crop yield will give you a big surprise."
Although during the spring plowing, civil strife broke out in the Irus Empire, which affected the farming work in many areas, but after Tang En succeeded the throne, he promptly remedied the situation. Coupled with the rapid promotion of the agricultural magic machines, the area cultivated in the end was more than last year. In addition to the use of the magic sprinkler, the drought in the farmland was well handled. This year was expected to be a rare year of good harvest.
"There's also Hohnheim's."
Fiona reminded Tang En.
"Oh, right."
Tang En clapped his hands and said to Aurelia with a smile. "About the food problem, we have now obtained an alchemy technology called Plant Growth Catalyst. Not only can it increase the yield, but it can also shorten the growth time of plants —"
"That's impossible!"
Olina, who had been sitting quietly next to them, widened her eyes. "This is completely against common sense!"
"Nothing is impossible. Druid's life magic can achieve the same effect."
Tang En spread his hands. "It's just that this time, we're using the power of alchemy. Angus is studying this technology. After we figure it out and officially put it into production, you'll probably see wheat, vegetables, and fruits that are ripe three or even four times a year."
Olina was shocked. If what Tang En said was true, and the use of the Plant Growth Catalyst could greatly shorten the planting and harvesting time of the farmland, coupled with the large-scale popularization of the agricultural magic machines, perhaps in the next year, the Irus Empire's crop yield would increase by several times. After the poor people at the bottom who starved every day could eat their fill, they could also create more value. This meant that the Irus Empire would become richer and more powerful!
Feeding everyone sounded simple, but it was a difficult problem that had not been solved since ancient times.
Not only the Irus Empire, but also the Ronitant Empire, which was very rich and had a per capita income much higher than the Irus Empire, had not been able to solve this problem.
It had only been 167 years since the end of the Second War of Chaos. For the long-lived species, it was like yesterday, but for the short-lived species, it had already become history.
But no matter whether it was the long-lived species or the short-lived species, none of them had recovered from that tragic war. For example, the Nagas and the Nutao Murlocs, who had once occupied the entire Sea of Abyss, were now only left with a small area around Vaskil. The Dragons, who had once ruled the entire sky, were now quietly resting in the Heart of Megalosaurus …
The fragmented human kingdoms had once fallen into war, and it was only in recent years that they had become slightly more peaceful. However, the sudden decrease in population during the war had brought great difficulties to the development of society. The lack of basic agricultural labor had caused the crop yield to be insufficient. More than 50% of the population did not have enough to eat all year round, 40% of the population was always in a state of hunger, and only 10% of the population lived a life without worrying about food and clothing.
Nobles? Those nobles who occupied the social resources were, of course, the exceptions.
Therefore, whoever could feed all the people under his rule would be known as a great emperor throughout the ages.
The Ronitant Empire used to be the country closest to solving the problem of food and clothing for all its people, but now the Irus Empire was showing signs of overtaking it.
Victor's dream had not been realized for a long time, but Tang En had seen hope in just half a year after he succeeded the throne. If he was given a few more years, maybe the Irus Empire would really return to the peak of Prandal.
No, not maybe.
Olina looked at Tang En's side profile and recalled what he had said that night in the wilderness.
After all, he was a hero sent by the gods to save the world.
How could a mere human country's problem be a problem for him?
"You don't have to worry about food. All in all, industrial transformation is imperative. It's impossible to become a powerful country just by relying on agriculture."
Tang En's words resonated with Fiona. Over the past year, she had personally experienced the changes in Ellington and deeply understood the impact of the magic industry on society. Higher production efficiency, higher quality, more jobs, and more wealth.
Compared with low-value social activities like agriculture, the production of the magic industry required more labor. These jobs not only allowed those people to master more production skills in addition to farming, but also gave them the opportunity to earn more income, allowing the basically solidified wealth to circulate to the lower class.
It was precisely because those workers had a lot of income that Ellington's economy was so active.
After listening to Tang En's explanation of the significance of wealth to those in power, Fiona and Aurelia's vision had changed. They understood Tang En's idea very well.
Aurelia nodded, "Then according to the situation of each city, we'll tailor the direction of development and provide support?"
"It's not a simple support, it'll only make them dependent on us."
Tang En shook his head and said, "My opinion is that we only provide policy guidance to the market. As for whether their development is good or bad, let the market decide for themselves. Unless it's necessary, we won't interfere with market activities."
Aurelia kept asking, "What kind of situation would be considered necessary?"
Tang En revealed a faint smile, "For example, what we did when we raided the Kadir Family's Magic Crystal Mine."
Aurelia and the others instantly understood.
After deciding the direction of development with Aurelia, Tang En and Fiona immediately returned to Ellington.
"Your majesty."
The two bumped into Tina and Tina quickly gave a document to Tang En, "The transportation system in Cassidy Castle has been changed, this is the list of local drivers."
Tang En looked over the document before giving it to Fiona. Then he encouraged Tina, "Good job, good luck."
Tina had a shy smile on her face, "It is Tina's honour to be able to help your majesty ….. Right, big sister Fiona, the person you sent to Bein has already returned and is waiting for the report."
"I know, you can go do your things first."
After saying this, Fiona and Tang En returned to the study in the Lord's Manor, "Call Pyrrhus in."
After a while, the maid brought Pyrrhus into the study. Pyrrhus saw that Tang En was also in the study and was overwhelmed by the favour. He immediately knelt down on one knee, "Pyrrhus greets Tang En Majesty!"
"Stand up."
Tang En looked at him for a moment before his puzzled gaze fell on Fiona.
"He's an employee of our Datang Chamber of Commerce."
Fiona explained with a smile, "After seeing the profits from the public opinion guidance last time, I fell in love with this tool ….. The recruitment work in Bein this time was not very smooth. Many of the laborers there are controlled by the textile factory, so I sent him to Bein to create momentum for us ….. Tell me, how's the situation?"
Pyrrhus perked up and stood up straight, "Sir, I was fortunate enough to not disappoint you. I have successfully spread the news of the buses and bus drivers. Now, the low-level residents of Bein know the benefits. As far as I know, there are now more than 50 people who are interested in signing up. People's resistance to becoming a bus driver has decreased a lot."
Fiona frowned slightly, "50 people ….. If it's Bein, 50 people is a bit too little."
"This is just the beginning. Don't be too anxious. As time goes by, more and more people will want to join."
Tang En smiled and patted her head. Fiona blushed and rolled her eyes at him with dissatisfaction.
Suddenly doing this in front of her employees made her lose face.
Fiona looked up and saw that Pyrrhus was looking down at his toes. He did not see anything.
Fiona nodded with satisfaction, "You did a good job. You can go now. Your bonus this month will be increased by 50 gold coins."
Pyrrhus was overjoyed, "Thank you, President. Thank you, Your Majesty!"
After watching the overjoyed Pyrrhus leave, Tang En said with a smile, "I didn't expect you to become so cunning now. You've learned to use these little tricks."
"Didn't I learn it from you? I'm still far from you. "
Fiona rolled her eyes. The longer she interacted with Tang En, the more she could understand his nature.
If anyone thought that he was a simple and kind person, they would be wrong.
Obviously, Fiona was deceived by him from the beginning.
Just as the recruitment work and the training of bus drivers and traffic police were in full swing, Angus, who had been hiding in the Hohnheim library, suddenly sent back a piece of good news.
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