Fantasy Lord: Beginning with Daily Intelligence-Chapter 190 - 140: Reclaiming Another 2,000 Hectares and Reshaping the River (Part 2)
Thor spoke, his expression carrying a hint of curiosity, his gaze directed at the civil servant in front of him, who seemed to be just over thirty years old.
This was one of the five civil servants that Count Engel had given him before, and the youngest one at that.
Thor placed great importance on this one.
Upon leaving, he had entrusted the matters of Eagle Town to this person.
He hadn’t expected that the first thing he’d deal with upon returning was a plan formulated by this person.
"Sir, do you have a map?"
Hearing Thor’s words, Kuwait’s eyes lit up, and he quickly spoke.
"Yes!"
Thor nodded, and Karen quickly stepped forward, unfolding the map behind him.
A vast map was displayed.
Detailed to an extreme.
Not only did it include Eagle Territory, but also detailed maps of the surrounding areas clearly appeared on the map.
"Sir, look, this is the Maine River, here is Eagle Town, and here it forms a bay."
"Eagle Territory can completely start here, open up a new river, let the Maine River flow through this low-lying area, converge downwards, and finally gather here."
"Once completed, this entire area will turn into fertile fields. Forget two thousand acres, even ten thousand acres have the chance to be developed."
"And by doing this, it can further divert the floodwaters of the Maine River during the flood season. Otherwise, solely relying on the reservoir you’ve built, once the flood season reaches a severe level, it might be hard to hold up. Just a few months ago, the reservoir’s water was already full, and we had to release some water."
Kuwait spoke, moving to the front of the map, earnestly explaining.
As he spoke, perhaps because he was too excited, a flush appeared on Kuwait’s youthful face.
And hearing Kuwait’s words, Thor’s eyes also couldn’t help but shine.
Especially as he looked at the direction pointed out by the other person.
Indeed, there was a very fertile piece of land there, but it couldn’t be developed due to lack of water.
If they could really open a new river to flow through, it would undoubtedly make that place a prime farmland.
And indeed, just as Kuwait said.
It could further divert the massive floodwaters during the flood season.
The Maine River Valley was too fierce, even Thor had somewhat underestimated the massive flow of the Maine River Valley.
The reservoir indeed prevented a flood outbreak.
But from the information obtained before, it was still somewhat perilous.
Over a month ago, the flood season almost made the reservoir unable to hold.
Ultimately, it was only by releasing the floodwaters that it was maintained.
But the cost was that many places downstream were ravaged again.
Fortunately, there weren’t any lords downstream in the Maine River Valley, nor were there any human inhabitants, so no impact was seen.
But if things continue like this.
The fertile lands downstream of the Maine River Valley will likely remain undeveloped.
This would be a complete waste for Thor.
Thor’s eyes gradually brightened.
"Excellent!"
"Kuwait, I’m leaving this matter to you. I will dispatch the Eagle Cub Knight Order to assist you. Additionally, I’ll also send three official knights and five thousand goblins to support you."
"With these, how long at most will it take you to open this river?"
Thor pondered for a moment, then made a decision, speaking out at the same time.
Hearing Thor’s words, Kuwait couldn’t help but rejoice.
He hadn’t expected his lord to give him such strong support.
"Two years, no, I just need a year to complete it."
Kuwait spoke with excitement and flush, his eyes couldn’t help but shine at this moment.
That was excitement and also exhilaration.
"Good, I look forward to your good news!"
"Take this, and go find Pelos, he will provide you with manpower."
Thor nodded, then quickly scribbled on a blank sheet of paper and handed it to Kuwait.
"Yes!"
"Sir, I definitely won’t disappoint you."
Kuwait accepted it with excitement.
"Go now!"
Thor waved his hand, and Kuwait bowed and retreated.
Watching the figure leave, Thor’s expression couldn’t help but carry a smile.
He hadn’t expected that among the civil servants his father had given him, there was such talent.
Though extraordinary power is fundamental in this world, such top-tier talent is also invaluable to the function of a territory.
After all, developing more farmland means more grain, and more grain means more gold coins.
With more gold coins, a territory’s extraordinary power can continuously improve.
Especially since Thor is a transmigrator, he understands the importance of the basics even more.
Therefore, finding it feasible, he mobilized significant resources to assist Kuwait directly.
"A year, then!"
"It should catch up before the Kingdom War."
He whispered softly, then no longer concerned himself with it, continuing to handle the remaining tasks.
Time slowly passed. 𝙛𝓻𝒆𝓮𝒘𝙚𝙗𝒏𝙤𝙫𝓮𝒍.𝓬𝒐𝙢
Until the sunset gradually spread across the world.
The busy residents of Eagle Territory began to return to their homes under the bathing sunset.
Only then did Thor lift his head from the pile of tasks.
"Whew, it’s about done!"
"Looks like, I also need a steward!"
He murmured softly, and Thor couldn’t help but think of his father’s steward, Charlie.
As a steward, Charlie had undoubtedly helped his father handle numerous matters and weeded out quite a few as well.
And he seemingly needed one now too.
After all, Eagle Territory was no longer the scattered mess it once was.
A territory of over ten thousand people, plus matters of the Eagle Merchant Association, required dealing with countless issues.
Handling it all himself was indeed tiring.
Thinking of this, Thor couldn’t help but think of Kuwait again.
But soon shook his head, using such talent merely as a steward seemed a waste.
Then Thor thought of a few others.
But these people clearly lacked sufficient ability.
"I hope, among the ten this time, there will be some good ones!"
He muttered to himself, then no longer continued thinking.
Currently not too rushed, this time so many accumulated because he had left for four months, he could still slowly sift through them.
Especially this time, Count Engle had provided him with ten more people.
He could completely see how these ten fare before deciding.
He stood up.
Stretched a bit.
Thor was about to go inspect the territory.
Additionally, he wanted to see how the new arrivals had settled.
Other people were alright, but he mainly wanted to see the three pharmacists and how Marshall was doing.
After all, Marshall was considered part of his uncle’s generation. Although Count Engle had the other follow him, Thor felt he needed to show some concern.
As for the three pharmacists, they bore significant relevance to his future source of revenue.
Paying a bit more attention was not overemphasizing.
But before he could take action.
The door was knocked open.
"Come in!"
Thor’s voice rang out.
"Creak!"
The door opened, and the maid, Karen, walked in.
"Karen, what’s the matter?"
Looking at the approaching figure, Thor’s expression couldn’t help carrying a touch of doubt.
"Sir, Lord Tono has arrived."
Karen said respectfully.
"Oh, my second brother is here!"
Thor was taken aback, then his eyes shone brightly.
"Let’s go!"
Speaking, Thor immediately got up and headed out the door.
