Chapter 1023 Island Planning
At this stage, the exploration of this island is basically halfway done.
But as winter approaches, and considering next year's spring plowing, Zhou Xu feels that it is almost time to reclaim the fields here on a large scale.
The total population of the island villages and towns is actually not that large, less than three thousand at most.
However, the demand for labor here is already quite large.
In addition to fishing and farming, there will undoubtedly be a need to open up mines and mine ore in the future.
At the same time, considering the future mining and transportation of minerals and grain, it goes without saying that this road has to be built.
In addition, the construction work of this village must also be carried out.
If we want to carry out construction, we must also set up related industries such as logging teams and timber mills.
After all, if all these construction materials were shipped from the mainland by sea, the transportation cost would be quite high.
If you think about it this way, the island’s population of less than three thousand is simply not enough.
Not to mention that among this population of less than 3,000, many are not even considered as labor force.
Perhaps because life on the island has always been very comfortable, there are so many children in every household.
Zhou Xu had learned before that many families had three children, and some even had more.
Under this premise, since the islanders here have little culture, and there are so many children, it takes a lot of effort to name them, so the children on the islands here are named casually, but unexpectedly in line with the original Japanese culture, and are basically named Taro, Jiro and Saburo.
In this way, if we eliminate all the old, weak, women and children who have little labor force, how many serious laborers are left on this island?
If no particularly important resources are found on this volcanic island, then Zhou Xu can take it slow and focus on development.
After all, at this stage in their Great Zhou, there are many areas where there is a shortage of labor.
No matter how the labor force is redeployed, it will be difficult for people.
But both sulfur and fire crystal on this island can be considered important resources, making it impossible for Zhou Xu to allow this island to enter a state of Buddhist development.
The most urgent task is to transfer the labor force here first.
The people closest to the volcanic island at this moment are the lizard people. Fortunately, the temperature on the volcanic island is not that cold even in winter, which is suitable for the survival of the lizard people.
Zhou Xu pondered for a while, and then gave a direct order to transfer two thousand lizardman laborers over first.
The relevant orders were quickly issued, and at the same time, Zhou Xu also began to plan the farm on the island.
Although the entire island has not been fully explored, they have found suitable land with fertile soil for cultivating farms.
To this end, Zhou Xu went back to the village first, and then began to gather labor, preparing to start with clearing the trees.
Not only did all the trees and vegetation in the farm area have to be cleared, but the road leading to the farm also had to be cleared.
As soon as the notice was released, the islanders flocked to the place, knowing that they would get free meals and wages if they worked there. Zhou Xu easily recruited enough people and started working.
According to his current plan, he wants to clear all the land on the island's farms and complete the reclamation work before the beginning of next spring.
In this way, we can start spring farming work directly after the beginning of next spring.
After quickly arranging the entire task, Zhou Xu did not sit idle and immediately devoted himself to the remaining exploration work.
He had hoped to explore the entire island this winter, but he didn't have much time to waste.
Two thousand Lizardman laborers arrived a month later.
Considering the distance, it actually wouldn't take that long. However, it's impossible for the people in the southern border to stop all the ongoing projects after receiving the transfer order and then transfer 2,000 workers to him.
It also takes time to mobilize the labor force during this period. After all, His Majesty does not want one or two hundred, but directly two thousand.
There were already lizardmen within the Great Zhou's front-line troops, such as the pterosaur riders.
Therefore, the residents of the volcanic island have long been accustomed to the existence of lizardmen. The landing of two thousand lizardmen on the island did not scare them.
However, attracting their attention is inevitable.
After all, for an island village with a total population of less than 3,000 people, the sudden arrival of 2,000 lizardmen was indeed a bit too large.
Because we have to reclaim the land before the spring, the work pressure here is quite high.
The person in charge here is eagerly waiting for these two thousand laborers.
Now that the men had arrived, he didn't want to wait even a second and immediately took the two thousand lizardmen away.
In the following period of time, with the support of the labor force of these two thousand lizardmen, the overall work efficiency here can be said to have increased exponentially.
At the same time, in the dense forest on the other side of the volcano, a roar was heard, shaking the surrounding branches and leaves rustling. A giant python covered with fiery red scales and emitting high temperatures all over its body was looking fiercely at the exploration team led by Zhou Xu.
It knew that someone had come to this volcanic island. As a supernatural creature, the red-scaled python could clearly feel that the other party was not easy to mess with.
Therefore, over the past period of time, it has been hiding in the dark and has been constantly retreating, trying its best to avoid conflicts with the other party and not wanting to cause trouble for itself.
Unexpectedly, the other side was so arrogant that it was not enough to occupy half of the island, and now they have even invaded the other half.
This undoubtedly pissed it off, and it directly attacked the exploration team led by Zhou Xu, intending to teach these guys a lesson! The first move was a killing move! The red-scaled giant python opened its bloody mouth as it rushed out, and a scorching fireball suddenly spewed out of its mouth, blasting towards their location.
"spread!"
While shouting, Silk, worried that their Majesty would not have time to dodge, took the initiative to step forward and stood directly in front of Zhou Xu.
In an instant, the silver steel sword was unsheathed! [Swift Wind Slash!]
The azure slash tore through the air, making a sharp sound, and instantly collided with the fireball that was spewing out.
At that moment, there was only a loud 'boom', and a violent explosion occurred directly!
The explosion spread out, bringing with it heat waves, and hit them directly.
Standing behind Silk, Zhou Xu had a calm expression.
Without hesitation, almost at the same time as the explosion spread, he directly locked onto the giant red-scaled python, and in an instant, Zhenyan took action!
[Beast Soldier Control! ]
(End of this chapter)
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