Lin Ke looked at the last [Builder] consumed in the civilization panel and frowned slightly.
Although [the farm] was repaired, he understood that potential risks still existed.
Who knows if it will be damaged again due to fire for some other reason one day?
Of course, the main reason is that food is too precious nowadays, so the food output of the farm must be guaranteed.
The reason why food output is so important is that with the increase in food, Cairo's population has changed from a previous downward trend to a slow growth trend.
After all, when food is scarce, people will develop various diseases due to hunger.
When the Hebrews attacked before, there was not much food in the royal capital.
Many city dwellers had to rely on wild fruits, tree barks and even stale grains for survival, which led to frequent cases of malnutrition, malaria and tuberculosis.
What’s more, many people suffer from diseases such as night blindness and scurvy due to the inability to consume enough calories and vitamins.
Even those who managed to survive were often unable to participate in labor due to physical exhaustion, further exacerbating the city's plight.
Now, food supply has gradually been restored, the health of the citizens has begun to improve, and some infectious diseases originally caused by hunger have gradually been alleviated.
Therefore, the information revealed by the change in the population curve is mainly that the mortality rate in the city has decreased, while the survival rate of newborns has increased.
It’s all because of food!
It is precisely because of the sufficient food that the population can grow slowly and steadily.
[Farm] is very important, and Lin Ke is also well aware of the importance of preparing for a rainy day. There must always be [Builders] on standby to deal with possible enemy invasions or unexpected disasters.
He then opened the production interface of the civilization panel and continued to build the [Builder].
In this way, even if there is danger again, the food production capacity of the [Farm] can be guaranteed!
The [Farm] on the civilization panel says Food +1. If one [Farm] is missing, it is equivalent to a little less production capacity every day.
Although the panel of each [Farm] only shows +1 food, the actual effect brought by this little bit of food is far more than that.
Lin Ke took out the granary report that Kamul sent yesterday and started to check it.
The day before yesterday, there were only 15 bags of granary in the city, and the farm had not been built yet.
However, the amount of grain stored in the granary increased sharply to 150 bags the day before yesterday, and that was when the first [farm] was built.
When converted, the mere +1 increase in food supply is enough to feed a thousand people!
It’s not just about keeping people fed and clothed to survive, but about having enough to eat!
But when Lin Ke looked at the grain storage report, he fell into deep thought again.
Now the food in Cairo is mainly supplied to magicians and soldiers, and it is obvious that the amount of food stored in the warehouse has far exceeded the amount consumed by the soldiers.
The amount of food distributed to the people was much less than that distributed to the army.
You can avoid famine, but you still can't fill your stomach.
Therefore, Lin Ke decided to distribute more food to the people in the city instead of just supplying the army and important departments.
After all, the [Farm] was built by [Builders] sent by themselves, originally to ensure the logistical support of the army. After all, they are the backbone of defending Cairo.
But the current situation has changed. Only by distributing more food to the people can the population growth trend be further accelerated.
The increase in population can also improve urban productivity!
Lin Ke put down Kamul’s granary report, and then looked through a battle report submitted by Nan Tong yesterday.
It clearly mentioned that yesterday's arson was caused by a man from Memphis, Egypt, who led outsiders into the royal capital.
But this Egyptian from Memphis did it to keep his family alive.
Lin Ke couldn't help but frown.
In the past, Egypt's people were in poverty and the country was weak, which led to the people being coerced by foreign enemies and taking risks.
But if we can improve people's livelihood and let them see the changes in our country's strength, similar incidents will become less and less frequent.
Therefore, by increasing the amount of food distributed to the people, the productivity of the city can be increased while reducing the risk of similar incidents like yesterday happening again.
All benefits and no harm!
Under Lin Ke's instructions, Kamul did not dare to delay and immediately allocated more food to distribution points throughout the city.
The streets of Cairo during the day were much busier than usual, with hungry people flocking to receive food.
"Isn't this white bread for the soldiers and the royal family?"
“Is this the food to be distributed?”
The residents, each carrying sacks and baskets, had surprise and disbelief in their eyes.
The soldier distributing the food smiled and said, "Yes, Lord Kamul said that this is the will of His Majesty the Holy Pharaoh."
Hearing this, the crowd seemed to explode immediately.
"Oh my god! These delicious cakes, are they really...really all for us?"
"This is a gift from the Holy Pharaoh!"
A skinny old man held a large piece of fragrant bread, his eyes full of shock and gratitude, "In the past, we could only eat some hard and coarse bread, and eating a little bread crumbs was a luxury."
"But now, the Holy Pharaoh not only summoned the gods to protect the capital Cairo, but also let us taste such delicious food!"
"In the past, only nobles and soldiers could enjoy white bread. This is the grace of the Holy Pharaoh!"
"That's right!" A woman holding two round loaves of bread echoed, "We are getting this good white bread. This is such a wonderful day that we never dreamed of!"
People lined up at the distribution point, talking in a buzzing voice, their words filled with gratitude and admiration for the Holy Pharaoh.
Kamul, standing nearby, heard it all clearly, and he couldn't help but nod his head repeatedly at the heartfelt praise.
After completing the food distribution, Kamul returned to the palace with a detailed distribution report in his hand, which stated the amount of food distributed to each area.
As soon as he entered the hall, he bowed his head and reported to Lin Ke: "Holy Pharaoh, according to your instructions, I have distributed 500 bags of grain to various distribution points in the city. After receiving the grain, the people praised your grace."
Kamul paused, then continued, "Your move not only solved the problem of food shortage, but also consolidated your prestige. The people are loyal to the Holy Pharaoh, and their morale is naturally high."
“This is a wise decision that kills three birds with one stone! The wisdom of His Majesty the Holy Pharaoh is indeed like a vast river, profound and unfathomable.”
After listening to this, Lin Ke looked calm and just nodded slightly.
"Got it. Let's go down."
After Kamul left, Lin Ke raised the corners of his mouth slightly.
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