Chapter 13: Soil
Vaerik pressed his hand against his head as the territory's information continuously processed in his mind.
He began to formulate future industry plans for the Crimson Tide Domain based on the available information.
After all, relying solely on the intelligence system for unexpected windfalls to feed nearly a thousand people was unrealistic; the Crimson Tide Domain needed stable industries.
When he finished organizing the information in his mind, he looked up at Hilco: "I'll speak, you record."
Hilco forced himself to stay alert, nodding instinctively.
"Have the hundred fishermen go to the riverbank immediately." Vaerik pointed his pen at the winding river on the map. "First build temporary docks and prepare fishing boats in advance to get ready for reviving the fishing industry.
Although fish are scarce now, when the water temperature rises, large schools of fish will surge upstream through the river channel to spawn. At that time, the fish catch will become one of the most important food sources for the Crimson Tide Domain.
In the future, we should consider establishing farming areas along the river.
If we can successfully cultivate fish species adapted to cold waters, we can develop our own aquaculture industry rather than relying solely on wild catches."
"Understood." Hilco noted down each point the lord mentioned.
"Besides fishing, agriculture and animal husbandry are equally important.