Lords of Hegemony: Conquer from the Mermaids

Chapter 154 Preparing to Open a Branch Base

"I've already understood the situations of your three tribes. My arrangements for you are very simple. The Blue Flag Dolphin Merman and the Silver Scale Frogman are not combat races, so from now on you will mainly be responsible for the various logistical tasks of Canghai Village. As long as you do a good job, I promise that your lives will get better and better."

Finally, Meng Zheng looked at Ying, the new leader of the Shadow Fishmen. "Ying, your Shadow Fishmen are skilled in stealth and assassination. I will form a unit dedicated to lurking and gathering intelligence. You will be in full command. All intelligence must be reported to me."

The Shadow Fishmen leader, Ying, bowed slightly in the shadows. "Lord, the Shadow Fishmen will live up to your trust and provide you with the most accurate intelligence."

Next, Meng Zheng continued, "Our next task is to plant Bibo Rice. Jiang Bin, You Zheng, tell us what you think."

Jiang Bin and You Cheng looked at each other after hearing this. Finally, Jiang Bin was the first to step forward. "Chief, I have arranged all the manpower needed for the Jade Rice. According to You Cheng's request, I have mobilized 300 murlocs, 50 abyssal beasts, 200 black gold iron-clad crabs, and 200 mermaids. This basically meets the requirements for the first phase of planting acres of Jade Rice."

"According to what Lord Cangyue said, the formations for the Bibo Rice Field have been completely set up. I will arrange for someone to prepare the supply of spirit stones later."

You Qi continued Jiang Bin's words and added, "Chief, we've already conducted numerous trials and refinements regarding the cultivation techniques for Bibo Rice. These days, I've been continuously training them to master the techniques and methods for growing Bibo Rice. As long as the yield and quality of the first phase of Bibo Rice remain the same as in the tribe's experimental fields, I can guarantee that these 100,000 mu of Bibo Rice will be enough to supply the entire tribe's food needs for the entire year."

Meng Zheng listened to Jiang Bin and You Zheng's detailed report on the planting of Bi Bo rice, and a satisfied smile appeared on his face.

In real life, it might take thousands or even tens of thousands of people to cultivate 100,000 acres of land in ancient society.

But for the Canghai tribe, they only need to mobilize less than a thousand people to complete the planting of 100,000 acres of land.

With the cooperation of various spells, farming activities that originally required a lot of labor have become simpler.

The Canghai tribe now has a population of nearly 10,000. With continuous conquest, the population is growing rapidly and food pressure is also increasing.

The fish population of the fish herders alone has expanded several times, and people have to be arranged to hunt and fish every day to meet the tribe's current food needs.

The reason lies in the big guys like the Black Gold Iron-Armored Crab and this guy Hong Lei.

There is no need to talk about Hong Lei. His height is almost over 100 meters, and his daily food intake is terrifying. A small hill of fish is only enough to satisfy Hong Lei for one or two days.

Each black-gold iron-clad crab is seven or eight meters in length and has a very large appetite. Not to mention that most of the black-gold iron-clad crabs are now recuperating and cannot produce any labor. They just eat all day long. Meng Zheng has to arrange a lot of people to serve them, as the demand is huge.

If the Black Gold Iron-Armored Crabs had not recovered and were not strong enough to fight, Meng Zheng would really have to consider whether to limit the population of this race.

Not to mention that in addition to eating, they also have to consume a large amount of black iron ore mineral resources, which is a huge cost!
Therefore, Meng Zheng is now very fortunate. He originally thought that the fish raised by the fishermen and the abundant resources of Tianyu Lake could meet all the development needs of the tribe.

However, after developing a population of only tens of thousands, there was a risk of a food crisis. Fortunately, we had the crop of Bibo rice, otherwise it would have been terrible.

"Very good, you have done an excellent job." Meng Zheng praised, "The cultivation of Bi Bo rice is a major project of our tribe, and it is related to the vital interests of every villager. I hope that you two will work together to do a good job in this area. After you are familiar with all the work of Bi Bo rice, I will continue to expand the planting area. You must be prepared." "Chief, don't worry, I will definitely cooperate with You Zheng's work to ensure the supply of food reserves for the tribe." Jiang Bin said firmly.

As the first administrator of the tribe, Jiang Bin values ​​food more than anyone else.

"Jiang Bin. I always feel at ease with you around." Meng Zheng said with a smile.

"Finally, I plan to open a branch tribe in a month. What do you think?" Meng Zheng looked at everyone.

After Meng Zheng proposed the idea of ​​establishing a branch tribe, everyone present looked thoughtful.

Opening up a branch tribe is undoubtedly a major decision for Canghai Village today, as it is related to the future development and strategic layout of the tribe.

Xie Aotian spoke first: "My Lord, establishing a branch tribe is a wise move. As our tribe continues to grow, the population and resources are increasing. Establishing a branch tribe can better utilize these resources, while also dispersing risks and improving the tribe's survival ability."

Ling Pu also expressed his support: "I agree with Xie Aotian's opinion. Dividing the tribes can also make our military deployment more flexible, improving our response speed and combat efficiency."

Others also expressed their ideas.

Meng Zheng listened to everyone's opinions and suggestions, and his ideas became more complete.

"Very good, everyone's opinions are very pertinent." Meng Zheng said with a smile, "Establishing a branch tribe is an important step in the development of our tribe, and it is also a test of our leadership and teamwork abilities. I believe that with everyone's joint efforts, we will be able to overcome all difficulties and build the branch tribe into an even more prosperous and powerful one."

"Then the first item is to determine the location of the branch tribe. What do you think, Li Gen?" Meng Zheng looked at Li Gen who was silent.

As the patrol general of Canghai Village, no one is more familiar with the terrain near the Canghai tribe than Li Gen.

Although Meng Zheng already had an idea, he still wanted to ask if there was a better option.

Under Meng Zheng's gaze, Li Gen slowly stood up, pondered for a moment, and then spoke, "First, in the eastern region, about a thousand miles away, there's a seaweed forest. It's rich in resources and surrounded by several undercurrents. They can serve as an early barrier, making it easier for us to establish a defense line and protect the safety of our branch tribe."

Meng Zheng nodded slightly, approving of Li Gen's analysis. He continued, "So, besides the kelp forest, are there any other potential locations?"

Li Gen nodded and continued, "There's a vast expanse of sand in the northwest. Although the environment is relatively harsh, the space there is wide open, which is very helpful for the future development of the branch tribe. It's also close to the mainland, so it's a good choice for use as a landing point or to defend against invasions from mainland races.

(End of this chapter)