Chapter 76 Industrial Worker_1
The Werewolf Clan Leaders finished singing the ancient tune together, then bowed to Yan Xing as one. This time, they didn’t shout any resounding slogans, for no slogan could express their feelings at that moment.
"It seems that all the Clan Leaders agree to send the cubs of your tribes to study in the Eternal Domain, so let’s consider that settled. I’ll take care of whatever is needed," Yan Xing gestured for the Werewolf Clan Leaders to sit down and then added, "Please turn to the next page."
It depicted a fishpond with several werewolves casting a large net to catch fish within it.
"Once the roads are open, we need to think about how to provide your tribes with a stable and sustainable source of food. After all, there is only so much agarwood, and once you dig one up, there’s one less," Yan Xing continued. "I’ve heard that it has become hard to find agarwood in some of your tribes’ territories."
Li Zhua, who sat by Yan Xing’s side, said, "That’s right, Lord Yan Xing. There wasn’t much agarwood in Stenchwater Forest to begin with, and now it’s even harder to find. I believe some Werewolf Tribes are now encountering the same situation as Stenchwater Forest."
Li Zhua had barely finished speaking when some Clan Leaders chimed in, stating that agarwood in their territories had also become very scarce. They expressed regret for having dug up so much of it to sell to Eden.
After these Clan Leaders finished voicing their struggles, Yan Xing said, "We can’t start digging canals on a large scale in the swamp just yet, but you can excavate ponds within your own territories and then connect these ponds. With such abundant water resources in the swamp, it would be a waste not to utilize them. Ponds can be used to raise fish and shrimp, and ducks can be raised alongside them. The edges of the swamp boast lush aquatic plants, perfect for grazing cattle, sheep, and even horses.
"Previously, your tribes were wary of each other and couldn’t engage in large-scale livestock farming. But now that everyone is seated together, how to raise, distribute, and protect your common ponds and pastures are all matters that can be negotiated. Once the roads open up, our connection will become even closer. As long as we cooperate and share our resources, then the food we raise ourselves will not only be enough to feed all our people but will also provide a surplus for sale.
"I’ve discussed this with Eden. The Silvermane Principality has a large military presence on the Wildwind Highlands and has also relocated many artisans and civilians. Even if the Duchy’s Army organizes farming, they still need to transport a substantial amount of food from the Principality to the Highlands, which costs a lot. Meat is also very scarce. If we can bring a large quantity of meat to Nuta City, we can certainly earn a lot of wealth for ourselves."
What Yan Xing said was very straightforward to people from his original world, but to the werewolves, it was somewhat confusing. They never had enough of their hunted game to spare for rearing; they knew that some animals could be farmed, but they didn’t know how. So when they heard Yan Xing’s plans for livestock farming, they were all at a loss.
However, the part about being able to feed their own people and even having a surplus to sell to humans—that, the Clan Leaders understood. Whether they understood the rest no longer mattered. Lord Yan Xing was generous and kind, and his word was his bond. If he said that what he proposed would be good for the Werewolf Tribes, then it definitely would be.