Farming with Entries: From Lord to Emperor

Chapter 798 - 365: The New Empire Won’t Harbor Idlers (Part 3)

"We are currently reorganizing them, selecting suitable officers and leaders."

Durant assured seriously, "I will make the most of the time and complete this task within the fortnight Lawrence has to prepare the food supplies."

"The current number of troops is still too few."

Luo De couldn’t help but lament.

Less than two hundred thousand, far from reaching the Empire’s population limit.

Let alone the possible future Abyss invasion, even facing the Undead Church might not be enough.

The land is vast, these 190,000 troops would be scattered too thin if deployed.

Moreover, Luo De’s decisions would affect the entire Empire.

Conservatively estimated, in just two years, food will no longer be an issue.

"Recruit as much as possible, the first phase target is an army of three hundred thousand."

Luo De’s voice became stern, "All mines should operate at full capacity, and all blacksmith shops in the Empire must forge weapons and armor intensely."

Luo De turned his head towards Lawrence and Macuru, "Afterwards, go find Hammer to discuss this together."

"I want to see those weapons and armors after the recruitment of one hundred ten thousand soldiers is complete."

Hammer is already in the outskirts of Riyue City, establishing new forging facilities following the Frost Leaf Town method.

With over a hundred blacksmiths gathered, this task isn’t too harsh.

Even without recruiting new troops, Luo De planned to replace all the equipment of the legion.

After all, whether worn by the old Empire’s soldiers or stored in warehouses, none had Luo De’s enhancements.

"If there’s a lack of manpower, mobilize everyone."

Luo De looked at Lawrence and instructed, "Post a notice, tell those in the slums."

"As long as they work, they will have food to eat."

"Now is not the time to be stingy."

Luo De continued, "Take out the food collected from the nobles."

"As long as they work hard, don’t worry about consuming the food."

"After this year’s cultivation, there will be even more food in the future."

Luo De solemnly said to Lawrence, "Trust me, in the future, you’ll worry about having too much food."

Hearing this, Lawrence’s eyes lit up, "I understand what you mean, my lord!"

The southern province has a pleasant climate all year round, suitable for farming, and wheat can be planted at least twice a year.

"Also, allow hunting, have all the hunters near the mountains and forests participate."

Luo De gave another instruction, "We want to ensure all food supplies are increased."

"Not only the blacksmiths should have meat to eat, but the miners should too."

"Have all the women work too, and make the surplus meat into jerky as military rations."

Luo De’s tone was stern, "In short, the new Empire won’t support idlers!"

"Understood!"

Everyone responded in unison.

At this moment, the former Marshal of the Empire, Leon, asked, "Lord Duke, what’s the first target of our legion?"

Luo De understood Leon’s meaning, moving the legion required full logistical support and camps set up in advance.

Deciding on the target in advance allows for better preparation.

"The Empire’s southwestern border is suitable for major legion battles."

Luo De pointed to the large map on the table and said, "Once war begins, our legion should push forward rapidly, seize the cities beyond the border, and establish fortresses."

"We must place the battlefield within the Western Alliance territory, preventing the war from affecting our country."

Maintaining internal stability in the Empire ensures continued operation and a stable supply of resources.

Everyone nodded in agreement with Luo De’s strategy.

"However, our most important enemy now is the Undead Church."

Luo De said hesitantly, "If possible, I’d still like to unite with some countries in the Western Alliance to preserve more living strength and focus on defeating the Undead Church."

Luo De’s consideration wasn’t just for the present but also for the future.

Every human was an important resource to Luo De.

Luo De looked at Leon, "So the specific legion attack plan is not set for now, wait for the situation at the front to report back."

"Your most important task now is to prepare the legion and recruit new soldiers."

"If anyone has free time, you can lead the legion to hunt in the mountains and forests."

Luo De smiled,

"Record the harvest, ten percent of the harvest will be a bonus for each legion."

Luo De originally intended to use all the hunted meat as military rations.

But realistically, without some special incentives, enthusiasm would be low.

So Luo De set aside ten percent as a motivational reward.

As expected, when this order was given, everyone looked pleased.

"Yes, Lord Duke." everyone replied in unison.

"My lord, there’s one other thing."

Durant pulled out a piece of parchment from beneath his documents.

The Empire’s new paper factory has been established, and the town hall now mostly uses new paper.

But some old nobles still prefer parchment to maintain a sense of nobility and elegance.

"The Marquis of Grey Rock reported that your coronation ceremony is ready."

Durant presented the parchment to Luo De, "He has prepared three dates, please decide."

"Choose the nearest date."

Luo De took the parchment and placed it on the table,

"Remember to have the soldiers polish the armor; I want to review the army."