Chapter 442
(Kyle Calendar Year 515: Age 22)
New Territory Policies ①
The day after the victory commemoration ceremony concluded, after seeing off Krugel-heika and Clarisse-denka who were returning to their countries via Kylar, we began to move all at once toward reconstruction and development. With the five countries forming an alliance and establishing a coalition, the threat of foreign enemies had passed, but there were other problems. For us, whose territory had suddenly more than doubled, just maintaining the territory with our military strength took everything we had. Furthermore, the Apostles of Darkness were still alive and well, the whereabouts of the First Prince were unknown, and even the Istoria Orthodox Theocracy, though having largely lost its power, was still intact. On the other hand, we had embarked on development projects with all our might, not only for reconstruction but also to support the enormous personnel expenses resulting from the increased number of personnel we held. There was much to do. Therefore, to determine the basic policies, I first summoned the key figures to discuss future plans and set priorities.
Those gathered at my call were Raymond, who manages all domestic affairs; Yuka and Chrisia, who had been moving as his hands and feet; Miseri, Anne, and Claire, who had been managing the former territories; Yoltia, who is in charge of commerce; and in connection with that, one other person I had been calling out to since before—the former Viscount of the Uros Kingdom, Virile Mercante di Savoia. I intend to entrust him with a position as a domestic affairs official in charge of a city in the future, or a corner of the administrative department, but I also think it would be fine to entrust him with sea route trade carrying a special mission. Well, since it's his first visit this time, he's just observing the proceedings as an observer, though. In addition, Elan, Mary, Sasha, and Karleen are present as observers of the meeting. Raymond judged that it would be better to let them listen since they are the ones who will actually be in charge of the contents decided at the meeting.
「We finally settled down from the turmoil of war, but now we'll become busy again with domestic affairs. I'm sorry for always relying on everyone, but I want to share anew what I'm thinking at the current point in time.」
Saying so, I shared the five points that are the immediate issues.
・ Redevelopment of the former territories, which are on track and stable ・ Promotion of large-scale agricultural land development aiming for stable food securing ・ Infrastructure projects serving as a preliminary stage for the Demon Territory revival project ・ National border infrastructure projects as commissioned projects ・ Development support policies for the new territories entrusted to the two Margraves
「First, could Miseri report on the situation of the regions that were formerly Kyle Kingdom territory?」
「Yes, regarding the former territories, Anne-sama, Claire-san, and I are dividing the work and proceeding with development. Therefore, I will mainly report on the situation of Termira, so please take a look at this document first.」
Termira Area Development Plan
Expand the outer walls of Termira further by one tier, and develop it aiming to be the second capital of the Demon Territory Dukedom, consolidating the surrounding area. For that purpose, expand the irrigated agricultural land in the surrounding area and simultaneously proceed with a large-scale greening plan, eventually raising the upper limit of the habitable population in the area to a scale of thirty-five thousand. Urban Planning: Make Termira and Izanami cities supporting a population scale of thirty thousand. Irrigation Water: Increase the current single irrigation canal further, and construct new canals from the great mountain range to irrigate the area. Surrounding Agricultural Land: Construct about twenty large-scale pioneer villages along the irrigation canals, and cultivate agricultural land where five thousand people will live. Greening Plan: Promote large-scale greening of the Southern Gate Plains through irrigation, and turn the Termira area into vast grazing land.
「Amazing... I heard about it briefly before, but hasn't it evolved even further? The entire Southern Gate Plains area is an absurd scale!」
「Yes, we have prospects for the manpower and means of implementation, so we will push forward all at once. I heard from Mary-san and Sasha-san that the Southern Gate Plains was also once a Demon Territory thickly overgrown with a vast jungle. Since it was originally a rich land, I believe we can green the desolate plains as long as we have water resources.」
That is certainly true; that is also something I learned in history class at the academy in the Royal Capital. But I think that's an absurd undertaking...
「Miseri, could you also explain having prospects for manpower and means of implementation?」
Asked by the Master (Raymond), Miseri answered happily.
「Yes, first regarding manpower, through the circumstances of accepting refugees from the Empire, we were able to secure about ten thousand people desiring settlement, and among them, about two thousand who can work as laborers until the settlement sites are completed. Of course, this also includes those desiring to migrate from the Kyle Kingdom side upon learning of this victory.」
That is certainly true. The refugees who couldn't be accommodated in Izumo alone should have been temporarily accepted in Termira, Izanami, Ishtar, and Dimos on a scale of tens of thousands. And because we have been continuously victorious in the battles so far, and the economy is also constantly rising, it seems people desiring to migrate are flooding in from various parts of the Kyle Kingdom as well.
「Arrangements for Mages from the academy concerning the development are also proceeding smoothly. Now, dispatching them as 『practical training』 for Mages, a part of their classes, has taken root, and the noble houses within the Kingdom are also providing Mages free of charge in the form of 『training』. Due to this, we are constantly able to secure about thirty Earth and Water Mages.」
「Hahaha, there's nothing more to say.」
「Well, this is all thanks to Mary-san and Sasha-san, though. Because they appealed to the academy so that lectures and practical training could be conducted in Termira. Right now, we are allocating them to the new development of Termira, Ishtar, and Dimos.」
Those two... it's a bit late to say it now, but when the 『draft notice』 came to me, I think it was good that I decided to have them accompany me to the academy. Even now, it seems they have their own unique pipes to the old raccoon dog and the Royal Capital Knights.
「Does that mean Ishtar and Dimos have also already begun moving?」
「Yes, I will report on Ishtar and Dimos.」
Saying so, Claire stood up, but perhaps because her stomach had become largely conspicuous, even standing up seemed a bit difficult.
「Ah, Claire and Anne can remain seated. And if you feel unwell midway, don't hesitate to say so.」
「Thank you very much. The new residents temporarily accepted in the two cities exceed about ten thousand, and most of them were refugees from the Istoria Orthodox Theocracy, but now they have also become a valuable labor force.」
Ishtar and Dimos Development Plan
Create new pioneer villages around Ishtar, expand the townscape into the third district of Ishtar which had been an empty lot in preparation for war, set up habitable areas, and make it a city supporting a settled population of four thousand just in the city itself, and together with the surrounding pioneer villages, a city boasting a population scale of ten thousand in the future. Expand a part of the city of Dimos, which originally had leeway, raise the maximum habitable population to three thousand, create about twenty large-scale pioneer villages in the basin of the adjacent river, and in the future, make it a city boasting a population of eight thousand in the area. As the Eighth City Development Plan, construct a new city and pioneer villages midway along the highway connecting Ishtar and Dimos. The city will reconstruct the town in the abandoned former Viscount Hiyorimi's territory, and the area including the pioneer villages shall boast a population scale of three thousand. Urban Planning: Expansion of Ishtar and Dimos, new construction of the Eighth City. Irrigation Water: Detour the drainage canal from Ishtar through construction work to serve as agricultural water for the Eighth City, and also utilize the original river for water supply. Surrounding Agricultural Land: Construct new pioneer villages—five in Ishtar, twenty in Dimos, and twenty in the Eighth City. Eighth City: The scale of the city will emulate Dimos, and defensive facilities in preparation for monster and bandit attacks will be developed similarly to the surrounding pioneer villages.
No... this too takes the form of spreading out an even larger wrapping cloth. However, if it's to be a place where ten thousand people can live permanently newly, I think this level of development is essential, though.
「We are already proceeding with the training of laborers for the development: two thousand from the men desiring migration, and about six hundred centered on women as personnel to manage reception desks and commodity exchanges. In addition, the five hundred people desiring to be artisans, regardless of gender, have been entrusted to Anne-sama along with their families. Currently, we are requesting cooperation from the Migrants' Liaison Council to select individuals to act as caretakers, and from among them, we have also been able to form a vigilante corps on a scale of five hundred people.」
「Yeah... I think it's perfect. By the way, how are the other people doing right now?」
It would be a waste to just feed the other protected personnel. They have to become independent in some form, after all.
「Yes, about a thousand people have already obtained jobs in Ishtar and Dimos, and have completed their migration together with their families. Other than them, it's about four thousand people, but since the soldiers were absent during the harvest season, they helped in the respective farming villages, and from here on, we plan to have them engage in support work to sustain the construction sites. As a result, almost everyone except children and the elderly has taken on some kind of role.」
「Thank you. It was really helpful that Claire went to the site. Then next, could I ask Anne for a report?」
「Yes, first regarding the artisan hopefuls Claire-san just mentioned, they have all been entrusted to Carl-sama. Those with experience or promise have migrated to the artisan district of Teigoon, and the others have migrated to Gaia and are engaged in mass production lines at the industrial park.」
After saying so, Anne had also prepared a document.
Teigoon Area Redevelopment Plan
The Teigoon area, which had people leave due to migrating to new territory developments such as Kusanagi, will accept immigrants centered on those desiring migration from the Kyle Kingdom, and will highlight its presence as a center for rice farming, sugarcane cultivation, and industry. Now that the main stationing locations of the mercenary band and the Demon Territory Knights have moved to the new territories and Aegis, the city will be redeveloped to newly be reborn as a city of arts and sciences and workshops. The fallow lands of Aegis, which still had surplus capacity, will all be used for rice farming and sugarcane cultivation now that personnel have been replenished, and furthermore, cultivated land will be increased on the upper tiers of the ridgeline to improve production capacity. The industrial park in Gaia, which has increased in personnel, will also be expanded, and new pioneer villages exclusively for residence will be established in adjacent lands to accommodate them, but for the time being until completion, the temporary housing facilities in Gaia will be utilized. Urban Planning: Demolish half (the north side) of the second district of Teigoon and construct a school and student dormitories. Artisan District: Abolish a part of the rental housing, expand the workshop area twofold, and set up a vocational training school for artisans in a corner of it. Aegis: Drastically increase the cultivated area and aim to increase the harvest of rice and sugarcane. Gaia: Expand the industrial park and newly create pioneer villages in adjacent locations where employees can reside.
「The Teigoon area, whose growth had temporarily stagnated due to the development of new territories like Kusanagi, has also regained its vigor again due to these relief measures and special demands. We are putting effort not only into industrial products but also into increasing food production, and are working desperately so that everyone can grow to become pillars supporting the Demon Territory Dukedom.」
Anne, who said so, was reporting very proudly. She is one of the people who launched Teigoon from zero together with me. Since it's about to take an even greater leap forward, her feelings must be all the more profound.
「As a result, Takuhir-sama's former Demon Territory Count territory will come to hold a population of about fifty thousand in the area, achieving the initial plan. Following this, we will subsequently proceed with the development of the incorporated former Viscount Cornell territory, the former Margrave Hastburg territory excluding Termira and Izanami, and the former Viscount Kirias territory, and we would like to make the direct control territory on the former Kyle Kingdom side alone a land supporting a population of two hundred thousand.」
Hahaha, is Miseri the same? A population of two hundred thousand, you know. It was like a dream story if you think about it just a short while ago. When I received the territory as a Demon Territory Count, even a population of fifty thousand was like a distant dream. All of these territories were originally the most frontier lands, so there is abundant surplus capacity (surplus of land) that can be developed. And now they are not the frontier. Because they are the area supporting the foundation for the Demon Territory Dukedom...
We were able to share the rough information regarding the former Kingdom territories. And from here on, it will be the story of the new territories requiring further development.
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