Fantasy Lord: Beginning with Daily Intelligence

Chapter 532 - 311: Territory Future Development Plan 3.0_2

Listening to Thor’s words, Joseph pondered for a moment, then slowly began to speak.

And as Joseph spoke, Thor started tapping on the desk.

Until Joseph completely finished speaking, Thor did not speak again.

In Joseph’s narration, he had gained a clearer understanding of the situation in the entire Eagle Ridge as more than half a year had passed.

It must be said that the development of the entire Eagle Ridge was still extremely rapid.

Even though his departure had slowed this development somewhat.

But this slowdown was relative.

Looking at it over the past six months, the development of the entire Eagle Ridge was still commendable.

Whether it was the increase in population or construction, it made Thor extremely satisfied.

However, satisfaction aside, Thor did not intend to stop here.

Organizing the information in his mind, his thoughts were constantly interweaving.

The study suddenly fell silent.

"Not bad, the current population growth situation is still acceptable, but Joseph, you must be prepared; in some time, my father will transport a hundred thousand people over here."

"Besides, we need more population and even more extensive land."

"Anna, bring me my map!"

In this silence, Thor’s voice was heard.

"Yes!"

Anna nodded, then left the room.

A moment later, a map was brought in and spread out in the study.

In the Northern Province, Thor had been there for three years and undoubtedly had a clear understanding of the entire Northern Province and a more detailed map.

The map he took out at this moment was the map of the entire Northern Province.

"A count’s territory usually accommodates a population of five hundred thousand, spanning over five hundred miles. Currently, the range of our Eagle Ridge doesn’t exceed two hundred miles at most, so it needs to be larger."

"My initial idea is to demarcate this entire area as within the range of our Eagle Ridge."

Thor slowly spoke, and as he did, he picked up a quill and drew an enormous red circle encompassing the entire eastern area.

And as the giant red circle appeared, everyone present could not help but widen their eyes.

Because Thor’s circle at this moment directly encompassed the entire East, including even a part of the North in his red circle.

If a typical count’s territory covers about five hundred miles, Thor’s red circle absolutely exceeded eight hundred miles, possibly reaching a thousand miles.

Although there were few nobles in the East, it did not mean there were none.

This red circle of Thor directly included all these nobles.

Not to mention the East also housed a large number of Pioneer Knights.

However, at this moment, no one cared about these things.

Not to mention the current strength of Eagle Ridge.

Even a year ago, the strength of Eagle Ridge was considered the Uncrowned King of the Northern Province.

There was even less reason to worry now.

What they cared about more was how to develop such a vast area.

This is fundamentally different from resource points.

It’s about truly developing the area in a genuine sense.

"My lord, the range of such a large territory is not an issue, but our population might be a huge problem, even with the support of a hundred thousand people from Lord Engel, it is still insufficient."

After contemplating for a while, Joseph couldn’t help but speak.

"My Lord, as for the population, the Eagle Merchant Association could perhaps gather some, but at most it wouldn’t exceed fifty thousand people. Trying to develop such a range might prove quite challenging."

Rajos Assad pondered slightly and spoke as well.

"Regarding population, expansion in the short term is indeed difficult, but there’s no need to extend these areas immediately; we can initially develop a few places as resource points and later connect these areas."

Thor had naturally considered this too. After lightly tapping the table, he explained.

"Here, here, and here, all have sufficient resource points."

"We can transfer twenty thousand from Eagle City, ten thousand from Falcon City, and along with the hundred thousand that my father will subsequently send, there will be a total of one hundred thirty thousand people; arranging them in groups of five thousand to carry out construction in these areas."

"As for the noble lords or pioneer lords in these areas, we can fund the purchase of their lands, or let them merge with our Eagle Ridge, leaving the choice to them."

He spoke, slowly outlining things he had thought through.

In the month since his return, he had been contemplating how to develop the territory, and this was naturally the time to put those thoughts to use.

"Indeed, it could work!"

Listening to Thor’s words, Joseph’s eyes lit up, and he promptly nodded.

Compared to full development, focusing on a few points, although somewhat stressful for Eagle Ridge, the pressure wasn’t as overwhelming as one might imagine.

Coupled with the large amount of resources Thor brought, it should be sufficient.

The only issue might be the enormous time and resources required.

Yet these factors weren’t significant problems for the current Eagle Ridge.

Not to mention the vast number of merit points Thor acquired from the Kingdom War, and the Eagle Merchant Association has developed for over a year, amassing an abundance of resources already.

Though it couldn’t monopolize all commerce in the Northern Province like the previous Habbs Commerce Association, due to Thor’s strategies, Eagle Merchant Association’s growth was incredibly rapid, not only occupying more than half the market but, more importantly, the profits brought by the Eagle Merchant Association alone, for Thor’s family, exceeded those of the previous Habbs Commerce Association.

It completely sustained the upcoming development.

After Joseph’s response, Thor’s gaze shifted to Rajos Assad.

"Rajos, how’s the Eagle Merchant Association doing recently?"

"How is the expansion in the Northern Territory?"

After a slight contemplation, Thor inquired again.

"My lord, currently the Eagle Merchant Association has expanded across the entire Northern Province, but due to interference from three top-tier aristocrats and seven powerful noble associations, our share has been squeezed, likely around fifty-five to sixty percent. Nevertheless, profits are increasing, and this year we’re projected to grow by about twelve percent. However, subsequently, we’re facing difficulties as the resources we control are limited, even in similar competitive scenarios, we are disadvantaged."

"As for the Northern Territory, the expansion is proceeding smoothly. We’ve already connected with over thirty-four Pioneer Knights, including three Barons."

"However, the Northern Territory is too vast; continuing the expansion may take a long time, possibly four to five years or longer before genuine expansion occurs, bringing corresponding profits."

Hearing Thor’s inquiry, Rajos Assad was slightly anxious, then promptly stepped forward to report.