System: Build My Own Territory

Chapter 889: Chapter 274: Summer Harvest Begins (10,000) (4)

"The remaining six hundred people, prepare for the construction of the Outer City!"

Harvesting barley requires serrated scythes to improve the efficiency of the harvest.

The barley that is about to be harvested also needs improved tools for threshing.

Last year, the harvested wheat was not much.

Only the most basic threshing tool was made — a flail.

Made from a long handle and a movable flail board.

Simple in structure, easy to make, and not requiring much skill to operate.

But now it’s different.

According to his rough estimate, at least seven million jin of barley can be harvested.

If the townsmen are allowed to use flails for threshing.

No need to mention whether it can be stored after a month.

To complete the threshing, the townsmen’s arms will be ruined!

Tool innovation is the key to development.

That’s why he just now ordered the Stonemason Workshop to start making stone rollers.

Indeed, the daily chores are so numerous that he forgot.

Every day, he has to manage experiences, arrange labor for the townsmen, and pay attention to the situation outside the territory...

Even though his physical fitness is still strong now.

He is still just one person.

The things he can think of in a day are ultimately limited.

Some trivial matters can only be thought of when they arise, and solutions can be found.

Just like the serrated scythes being made in the Blacksmith Workshop.

Although the harvest has already started, the serrated scythes are still being made.

But.

The use of serrated scythes in the subsequent barley harvest is still unaffected.

Moreover.

More serrated scythes can be transported to Morgan Town and given to the Free People to harvest crops!

Fortunately.

The harvest starts today.

The workers at the Stonemason Workshop can completely finish making dozens of stone rollers during the time the barley is being dried.

Once the barley is thoroughly dried, draft horses can be used to pull the stone rollers for crushing and threshing!

Everything is on schedule.

Avery was slightly surprised, "Outer City?"

Lynn nodded, "Yes, Outer City."

"Lookout towers can link the two Outpost Fortresses with the city walls."

"Building an Outer City can add another layer of defense at the mountain passage entrance!"

Outer City, city walls, and Inner City.

Three layers of defense!

He intends to block the forest entering the territory thoroughly.

With additional large siege defense machinery.

If an enemy force wants to siege, they will have to meticulously weigh whether they have the strength!

Lynn knows very well.

Constructing a Weng City requires at least several months.

During this period, a substantial amount of human and material resources needs to be invested.

If he doesn’t build the Weng City, he could dispatch the workers from the Stonemason Workshop elsewhere.

For instance, expanding the territory’s roads, which he always wanted to do.

Or, laying the wooden tracks to other mining areas within his territory.

Moreover, he could recruit soldiers to expand the army!

But compared to these constructions.

He prefers to use this labor force to build the Weng City.

Because, only if there are impregnable defensive structures.

His territory can develop rapidly.

If every day the townsmen live in constant fear.

Forget diligent labor.

If they can restrain their fear and not flee, they will already be doing more than enough.

Lynn continued, "The size of the Outer City doesn’t need to be too large, just consistent with the Inner City."

"The remaining six hundred people can prepare the materials needed for Weng City construction first."

"Once the two hundred stonemason workers complete the stone rollers, I will bring them back to start the Outer City construction!"

Receiving Lynn’s confirmed instructions, Avery no longer had any doubts.

He answered, "Yes, my Lord."

"Once I return to the Stonemason Workshop, I will immediately relay your instructions."

"Moreover, I will personally lead the workers to make the stone rollers."

Lynn nodded with satisfaction, "Very good."

Compared to other foremen who like to probe for answers, Avery is evidently much more stable.

Almost whatever instructions and commands he gives.

Avery will take them up and execute them without any mistakes.

This is one of the reasons why he appointed Avery as the foreman of the Stonemason Workshop.

After dismissing Avery, Lynn walked back to the Lord’s Square.

At this time, the sky had already reached dusk.

Sitting on a bench at the Lord’s Square, Lynn admired the gradually setting sun.

And the townsmen, finishing their work and preparing to return to town.

Shortly after.

Lynn was about to return to the castle.

A group riding horses and driving carriages appeared in his sight.

Lynn squinted slightly.

It was Gavin leading a group of farmers, leaving the town, heading to the distant forest wall.

When Gavin arrives at the wall with the farmers, they will join Wesley who is waiting at the wall.

Together, they will head to Frank Manor Castle!

Preparing to receive the Free People hired by Boer to start harvesting crops in Morgan Town.

Even though he still doesn’t know how many Free People Boer can recruit in Kakasong City.

But to be safe.

He had Wesley lead two hundred light cavalry, two hundred archers, and two hundred light infantry to go together.

And keep a long-term residency at the Manor Castle.

If they encounter a small-scale enemy invasion, with Wesley there, they can completely lead and organize the soldiers to counterattack and repel.