The Malo Empire is huge. ☆→,
As one of the two major empires in Sainz Continent, the territory of the Malo Empire is already dozens of times that of a small country like the Lampali Kingdom, just from the continent map.
As for the Principality of Standing, which is several times smaller than the Kingdom of Lampali, it cannot be compared with the Maro Empire.
Although Xu Yi was unable to obtain accurate figures, based on his experience living in the Lampali Kingdom, the area of the Lampali Kingdom was probably similar to that of a medium-sized province in the Celestial Empire on Earth.
According to this calculation, the area of the Maro Empire is almost comparable to the total area of the Celestial Empire on Earth. It can definitely be called a huge empire.
However, to Xu Yi's expectation, the population of this huge empire was not dozens of times that of the Lampali Kingdom, just like his.
According to the general data provided by Marquis of Southgaard, the current total population of the Malo Empire is only a little over 50 million, which is only more than ten times the total population of the Lampali Kingdom.
Even if we add in the population that both parties cannot accurately count, the deviation will not be larger.
There are only over 50 million people in such a large area of land, which results in extremely low population density in the Malo Empire, which makes Xu Yi, a time traveler from the Celestial Empire on Earth, very uncomfortable.
As for the private territory of the Marquis of Southgaard, if he were in the Lampali Kingdom, then by virtue of his status as a marquis, the fief he would obtain would probably be about fifty square kilometers.
But in the Malo Empire, his private territory actually exceeded an astonishing one thousand square kilometers, which was enough to be equivalent to a slightly smaller city that Xu Yi remembered when he was on Earth.
However, in such a large private domain. According to the statistics of the Marquis of Southgaard in the previous two years. The total population is less than 30,000!
If these 30,000 people were divided equally. After all, each person can even occupy several hectares of huge area!
But this brings up an eye-catching problem.
Putting aside the Southgaard family's own relatives and guards, as well as the servants in the private estate, among the remaining approximately 270,000 people, we have to leave aside those who are too old and those who have no labor at all. capable young children, so there is only a labor force of about 15,000 people left.
And among the approximately 15,000 laborers, we have to put aside the more than 8,000 women whose labor force is much lower, leaving only less than 7,000 young and strong laborers.
These seven thousand people constitute the main labor force in the private domain of Marquis Southgaard, and can even be regarded as the most basic and core strength of the entire Southgaard family.
And now Xu Yi asked the Marquis of Southgaard for 10,000 people. Naturally, he was extremely surprised.
Not to mention that he certainly couldn't give all of these 7,000 people to Xu Yi and the others for employment. Even if he gave them all, there would still be a shortfall of more than 3,000 people.
"President Xu... If I remember correctly, the total number of factories you plan to build in the initial stage is only seventeen. Why do you need so many ten thousand people?" Marquis Southgaard asked puzzledly.
"Is that much?" Xu Yi glanced at the Marquis of Southgaard who was overreacting in surprise, thought about it, and came to his senses.
He is now accustomed to communicating with people in the Lampali Kingdom and surrounding countries about magic industry matters, and this aspect has basically become common knowledge in those countries, but for the Maro Empire and Southgaard For the Marquis, it is still somewhat beyond their common sense.
Think of this. Xu also recalled the situation when several new factories were built in Bangta City due to the expansion of the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce, and he proposed to Earl Satsuma, who was still the lord of Bangta City at the time, that he needed to hire at least 3,000 more workers.
At that time, Earl Satsuma heard his request. He was also extremely surprised like the Marquis of Southgaard in front of him, but after Xu Yi gave some explanation, Earl of Satsuma expressed his happiness and actively supported Xu Yi's idea.
Because in this way, it helped Bangta City solve the work problems of more than 3,000 people, which was equivalent to doing him, the city owner, a big favor.
Although the Marquis of Southgaard in front of him is a little surprised and confused now, he will definitely not refuse this opportunity.
After listening to Xu Yi's explanation that these factories required a large number of labor forces, Marquis Southgaard 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 laborers in the territory is planting. If the most basic food production cannot be guaranteed, then anything else is meaningless. What I have in the territory now These more than 10,000 people can barely sustain themselves, but they cannot cultivate all the farmland in the territory. If you give me another 10,000 people, even if you say those women can... I still can't accept it."
Xu Yi was a little confused.
The Marquis of Southgaard obviously went to the Kingdom of Lampali and the Principality of Standing for on-the-spot inspections. Don't you know that with the help of farm magic machinery, farming can now be completed without so many people
After raising this question to the Marquis of Southgaard, he received a slightly embarrassed response.
"Well... I only pay attention to the impact of various household magic machines and infrastructure, and I don't pay much attention to farmland magic machines. If you hadn't proposed to let the Cantona Chamber of Commerce assist in harvesting, I would have even I don’t even know about the magic farm machinery.”
Xu Yi could only roll his eyes, thinking that although Marquis Southgaard had mentioned purchasing some farmland magic machinery before, he did not expect that he actually did not understand the specific functions that farmland magic machinery could play.
He had no choice but to patiently explain to the Marquis of Southgaard again how much impact the emergence of farm magic machinery had on farmland cultivation in the Lampali Kingdom and surrounding countries.
After listening, Marquis Southgaard showed a hint of excitement.
"This is actually possible! No wonder you said that the Cantona Chamber of Commerce can help me solve all the planting problems in my territory. I thought you were joking before!"
Xu Yi 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 catch up to help you harvest. But After 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 property, and even ask them to directly help you sow seeds. You only need to have someone do some maintenance during the next year. It can be easily harvested.”
Marquis Southgaard thought for a while, 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 Marlow Empire. If you are willing, you can contact them directly for help every time you harvest and sow. Of course. If you prefer to do these tasks yourself, that is also simple. "You only need to purchase enough farmland magic machinery from our chamber of commerce and send some people to learn how to operate it," Xu Yi said patiently.
"Is the Cantona Chamber of Commerce willing to teach you skills in this area?" Marquis Southgaard looked at Xu Yi suspiciously.
Xu Yi couldn't help but laugh, thinking that this was not a rare skill, and there was nothing else that could not be taught.
But after thinking about it, Xu Yi felt something in his heart and 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 it." Marquis Southgaard nodded. Then he frowned again. "But even so, we still can't fill the manpower you need. The gap is really too big."
"You can definitely seek the cooperation of Duke Macaros. If that doesn't work, you can also seek help from other nobles in the empire. The commission of thirty gold coins per employee per year, I think, should be able to impress many noble lords like you. "Yes." Xu Yi suggested.
In fact, based on Xu Yi's own thoughts, he certainly hopes that all chambers of commerce will openly recruit from the whole society of the Malo Empire. In this way, the process will be much more flexible, and the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce and other chambers of commerce that will follow will also take more initiative.
But now that they have just arrived, they rely on the relationship of the Marquis of Southgaard, but they must resolve it through the Marquis of Southgaard.
After listening to Xu Yi's proposal, Marquis Southgaard fell into deep thought, with an uncertain expression on his face and seemed a little hesitant.
Xu Yi could understand his hesitation, because this was almost equivalent to giving up a piece of fat in his mouth, and no one would be willing to do so.
After a long time, Marquis Southgaard took a deep breath, and his expression turned firm, as if he had made up his mind.
"President Xu, you don't have to worry about this, I will take care of it."
"Huh?" Marquis Southgaard did not tell him his solution, and Xu Yi couldn't help but feel worried.
However, in this case, it was difficult for him to show his distrust of Marquis Southgaard, so he could only nodded to express his understanding.
After the two had another conversation about their plans for the future, Xu Yi said he was going to the Magic Industrial Base to check out the construction status, and left the Marquis of Southgaard's private estate.
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 Malo Empire, he thought that the Marquis of Southgaard had always been very open-minded, so the investment here should go smoothly.
However, after actually coming here, he discovered that no matter how open-minded the Marquis of Southgaard is and how willing he is to accept new things, he still has some common problems and limitations among the noble lords of this world and this era.
Because of these problems and limitations, Xu Yi was forced to modify many previously made plans these days, trying to cooperate with the Marquis of Southgaard.
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 Lampali, with the influence of the New Flying Chamber of Commerce, it would 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 beginning. Some are struggling.
"There is no way, this is the only way to go."
Xu Yi smiled bitterly, thinking that although the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce had taken a solid step towards the entire continent by entering the Malo Empire, it still needed to redouble its efforts if it wanted to continue on this road smoothly.
Thinking of this, Xu Yi turned his head and looked south.
Now that the New Flying Chamber of Commerce has taken one step into the Marlowe Empire, when can it really take another step into another huge empire, the Cantona Empire? (To be continued...)