Due to the widespread popularity of farmland magic machinery, this year's spring plowing in Bangta City ended extremely quickly.
In less than a week, all the farmland within Bangta City was harvested and cultivated.
According to statistics from the City Lord's Mansion, after the spring plowing ended this year, the total wheat output in Bangta City was 630,000 tons. Compared with last year's autumn harvest, it was only an increase of 60,000 tons, but compared with the 360,000 tons after last year's spring plowing. tons was mentioned to be nearly double.
The reason why there is not a large area improvement compared to last year's autumn harvest is because after last year's reclamation, basically all the applicable farmland in Bangta City has been reclaimed. In addition to improving farming technology, there is not much improvement. Lots of room for improvement.
However, this output is still extremely exaggerated.
Bangta City is a small city, and the area under its jurisdiction can basically be regarded as the last in the Lampali Kingdom. However, starting from the autumn harvest of the previous year, Bangta City's total food production began to experience explosive growth.
During the autumn harvest the year before last, it had already surpassed many cities with an area similar to Bangta City, or even much larger than Bangta City.
During last year's spring plowing, the wheat output of 360,000 tons was already at the forefront among all wheat-based cities in the Lampali Kingdom.
Waiting for last year's autumn harvest, Bangta City actually harvested 570,000 tons of wheat in one go, becoming the city with the most wheat harvest in the Lampali Kingdom. It attracted the attention of everyone in the kingdom, and was even attracted by His Majesty the King and the Ministry of Agriculture. The signature was commended, and the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce, which had made the greatest contribution, was commended. President Xu was also promoted to the title of Baron of the Kingdom, making him the only officially recognized nobleman in the Lampali Kingdom. and businessmen.
"It's a pity. Although the results of this year's spring plowing have also increased. It is considered good. But this result cannot improve your title to a viscount." Earl Satsuma looked at the report in his hand and smiled at Xu Yi. "In addition, the grain output of all cities in the kingdom has increased significantly this year. Although our 630,000 tons of wheat output in Bangta City is still top-notch, it is not as outstanding as before compared to other cities."
"It doesn't matter what the title is. My purpose in developing farmland magic machinery is to ensure that everyone in the kingdom can have enough to eat. Now that the food output of all cities in the kingdom has increased significantly, I think this goal has been achieved." Xu He also smiled.
"Well, it can be said that it has been achieved." Earl Satsuma nodded. "According to statistics from the Department of Agriculture, this year's food production in the entire kingdom is not only able to fully meet the needs of everyone in the kingdom, but also has a large surplus. This is the first time since the establishment of our Kingdom of Lampali, and His Majesty the King is extremely concerned about this. Happy. If the people from the Noble Senate hadn't stopped him, he would have promoted you to another level of title."
Having said this, Earl Satsuma frowned slightly, with a hint of dissatisfaction in his tone.
"Those old guys are so stubborn. What else can compare to such a great contribution to solving the problem of food for all the people? It's just a one-level knighthood. They still insist on opposing it. They really don't know how to do it. "Current affairs."
Xu Yi quickly smiled and waved his hand: "Lord City Lord, you don't have to be angry about this. I don't care about the title at all. It really doesn't matter if I add it or not. Anyway, my goal has been achieved. Then I will be very satisfied. . Now that the basic food and clothing problem of all citizens has been solved, the next step should be to improve the living standards of all citizens in our kingdom. If we can make everyone in the kingdom like the residents of Bangta City. , having an income level that can ensure food and clothing while still having extra income to buy other items is the greatest help to our Xinfei Chamber of Commerce.”
"This is not so easy to achieve." Earl Satsuma shook his head slowly. "The reason why our Bangta City can develop so fast is entirely because of the emergence of you and the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce, which has driven the development of the whole city. Now not only do the residents of Bangta City have good jobs, but even the residents of neighboring cities Residents can also find jobs here and improve their income levels entirely because, under the leadership of your Xinfei Chamber of Commerce, a large number of jobs in urgent need of manpower have appeared in Bangta City. Otherwise, it would be impossible for Bangta City to develop. So fast."
Xu Yi quickly smiled modestly and said: "Lord City Lord, you are so generous. I just did what I wanted to do and what I should do. Your wise leadership is the most important factor for Bangta City to develop so fast. ”
"Don't flatter me." Earl Satsuma cursed with a smile, picked up another report in his hand, took a look at it, his face was full of sighs. "Two years ago, Bangta City's financial revenue was only a few hundred thousand gold coins. Now, only two years have passed, and last year's financial revenue reached more than one million gold coins, an increase of more than ten times. Now I What he held in his hand was the tax statistics for the whole city of Bangta City last month. Last month alone, Bangta City collected taxes of up to 570,000 gold coins. According to this trend, the fiscal revenue for this year is even higher. Much higher than last year.”
"So, this is the result of your wise and wise leadership, Lord City Lord." Xu Yi said with a smile.
Earl Satsuma glanced at Xu Yi, snorted and said: "Are you forcing me to praise you? Of the 570,000 gold coins in taxes collected last month, your Xinfei Chamber of Commerce alone paid Two hundred and eighty thousand, almost half of it. I don’t think you have to wait two years, and now your Xinfei Chamber of Commerce has become the largest chamber of commerce in Bangta City.”
"How is that possible?" Xu Yi waved his hands repeatedly. "Lord City Lord, you can't say this nonsense. Our Xinfei Chamber of Commerce is still a small chamber of commerce, and it is only because of your strong support, Lord City Lord, that we have reached this point. Now we are still far behind the old big chambers of commerce in the city. It’s far away, Lord City Lord, you must continue to support us.”
"If President Lanke and the others hear this, believe it or not, they will be mad at you?" Earl Satsuma glanced at Xu Yi, suddenly turned to look out the window, stared blankly for a long time, and sighed: "It's very It’s a pity that even if I want to continue to support you, there is nothing I can do.”
Xu Yi was startled: "Lord City Lord, what do you mean by this?"
Earl Satsuma turned to look at Xu Yi and said seriously: "I called you here today not just to praise you, but to inform you in advance that I will leave here in two months."
"Leave?" Xu Yi was suddenly stunned. "Where are you going?"
"According to the arrangements of the Kingdom's Administrative Council, I will be transferred to Sewell City as the city lord." Earl Satsuma replied.
"Severe City?" Xu Yi thought for a moment, searched out the information about this city in his mind, and said happily: "Isn't that the largest city in the north of the kingdom? Lord City Lord, it seems that I want to congratulate you. And I remember... It seems that Sewell City is still the place where your family’s largest territory is located. In other words, you can go back to the place that supports you the most and start working hard.”
Earl Satsuma stared at Xu Yi for a while, confirming that the joy on Xu Yi's face was definitely not fake, and couldn't help but sigh softly: "From my perspective, this is indeed a good thing. The Kingdom's Government Affairs Council My transfer back to Sewell City means that my status in the kingdom has been recognized, and it is very likely that I will move to a higher level in the future. But Xu Yi, this may not be a good thing for you."
"Really?" Xu Yi frowned slightly, thought for a moment, and asked: "Lord City Lord, who will succeed you as the City Lord of Bangta City?"
Earl Summer paused for a moment, then replied softly: "It's Earl Maniel Stark."
"Stark?" Xu Yi opened his eyes slightly.
"It seems you understand what I mean." The expression on Count Satsuma's face became cautious. "Xu Yi, I don't need to tell you any more. You are a smart person and should know the meaning of this surname."
Xu Yi nodded with a heavy expression, remained silent for a moment, and then asked Earl Satsuma: "Lord City Lord, I'm afraid it's not your intention to leave here, right?"
"You are indeed a smart man." Earl Satsuma nodded slightly, with a wry smile on his face. "Even I can't help myself most of the time."
Xu Yi thought quietly for a while and suddenly laughed again.
"Lord City Lord, I think there is nothing to worry about. No matter who becomes the City Lord, the primary purpose is to develop and grow Bangta City, right? Since everyone has the same purpose, there is always the possibility of cooperation."
Count Satsuma couldn't help laughing and said: "You actually want to discuss cooperation with a count? I have to say, you are really brave."
Xu Yi chuckled: "From my perspective as a businessman, anyone must have the interests he pursues and can discuss cooperation. Not to mention an earl, even His Majesty the King will not be an exception."
Earl Satsuma shook his head: "Then I can only hope that you will have a happy cooperation with this Earl Manil Stark."
Xu Yi discussed the next work arrangements with Earl Satsuma.
Xinfei Chamber of Commerce and the City Lord's Mansion have many cooperation projects. Even the overall renovation plan of Bangta City is currently handled by Xu Yi and Xinfei Chamber of Commerce. If Earl Satsuma leaves, these cooperation projects will be greatly affected.
Since the new Earl Maniel Stark is from the Stark family, even if he treats Xu Yi, he will never be as trusting as Earl Satsuma.
What Earl Satsuma and Xu Yi have to do now is to hand over all the remaining matters within the remaining two months.
After roughly discussing an idea and work steps, it was already nightfall when Xu Yi left the city lord's mansion.
Looking at the stars in the night sky, Xu Yi thought for a while, then hurried home in a carriage, and wrote two letters at his desk, which were sent to Her Royal Highness Princess Sevigny and Viscount Leslie far away on the northern border.