Chapter 629: So Much Better Than I Thought
Ferdinand smiled back and nodded. They then focused on the next report.
The Head Minister of Taxation followed since it was where the national budget came from. There were still a lot of taxes to be collected since the harvest in other areas of Valeria was not over yet.
Since Valeria was so broad, they did not have the same seasons.
Thus, other areas harvest early while the others harvest late.
Meanwhile, those closest to Estrella had fertile lands and good weather and could plant and harvest all year round.
Because the world now had so much lesser mana compared to the past, the rich mana emanating from Estrella maintained their fertile soil and blessed their harvest. Hence, they were usually the ones who provided food supplies to Valeria in times of war.
It was one of the reasons Valeria often won in wars. They had a reliable supply system.
After taxation, the overall harvest of Valeria this year, and the general report for winter preparations and other concerns followed.
"This year, the Empire once again had a great harvest.
It surpassed last year’s harvest by 10%.
It was a massive increase considering that some areas in Valeria suffered floods, storms, and droughts.