The sky is falling in the early morning.

In the light rain, citizens from Donglin City gathered on the beach by the sea and lined up in a long line.

Looking down from a high place, the number is far beyond expectations.

"Zoe, how many people do you think are there?" Lodell asked his adjutant at the top of the ruling hall tower.

"At least 30,000, and more than 40,000 are possible!" Zoe said a little lost.

Lovi was also pondering. In his opinion, it was very good to have 20,000 people ten years ago.

With a population of more than 30,000, it cannot be the result of normal growth no matter how you look at it.

Bai Lu's ruling efficiency was very high, and the demographic was completed in about half an hour. Returning to the ruling hall, he reported to Lovi: "Lord, after verified, the territory has a total population of 47,256."

"How many people are actually conquered?"

"The actual number of people is 16,513."

"Tell me why there are so many foreign populations."

"Adequate food, coupled with the climate of matters and personal safety, can easily attract foreign populations. Lord Aisin has never restricted immigration." Bai Lu was ready to explain to Lovey.

"Have you ever thought about what would happen if there is not enough food in winter..." Luo Wei questioned.

"...Mr. Aisin asked us to use those free wasteland to grow black potatoes, and almost all of them were used." Bai Lu looked at Luo Wei's expression carefully.

This is blatantly damaging the interests of the lord. It will be very bad to plant the land where black potatoes are planted and then the wheat is planted.

Luo Wei felt a little relieved: "At the latest by spring next year, I will screen a group of foreign population and issue temporary household registrations. You can release the news first."

“Does the land need to be distributed in temporary household registration?”

"Required! After paying taxes for a certain period of time, temporary household registration can be converted into formal household registration and become my subordinate."

"Your mercy will be remembered in the heart of the people forever." Bai Lu bowed deeply.

After explaining everything in one breath, Luo Wei waved his hand and signaled Bai Lu to retreat.

When the rain outside stopped a little, he went out to the beach. He scooped up a handful of sea water and put it in the palm of his hand to feel it. He even tasted it with the tip of his tongue.

"Mrsophie, how do you get salt?"

"Often you use firewood to boil sea water to get coarse salt. The fine salt eaten by the lord is obtained after processing the ore salt. The prices of the two are hundreds or even thousands of times."

“Does there be salt mines in our territory?”

"No, our fine salt was purchased through the trading channels of Duke Defen."

Suddenly, the bamboo hat on Mussophie's head was pushed away by a petite hand and accidentally slipped to the ground.

Luluo flew out yawning: "The butler's head is so comfortable. I will sleep here every day in the future."

"My head is not where you sleep." Mussophie bent over and picked up the hat.

After scattering on the beach for a while, Lovie ordered Mussophie to tell everyone about the news of his departure at noon.

"Ms. Jute, did you choose to work in Donglin City or in Donggang City?"

"I, it's better to go to Donggang City." Jute looked hesitant: "Can my family go with you? I have a sister."

"Yes." Lovey agreed.

Eshua had a lot of things to pack, so Xiqi volunteered to go over and help.

It is worth mentioning that Xiqi is not on the road alone, and her entourage has a caravan of twenty people.

Lin Xia had nothing to bring. Since Lovi promised to provide food along the way, she just brought some clothes and daily necessities into her backpack.

Luo Wei was curious about Lin Xia’s backpack: “Did you make it yourself?”

"Yes, the bamboo basket is so light." Lin Xia's shoulders were bumped, and her voice was a little proud.

"You can ask the people of your tribe to build more large ones, and they will probably sell them very well." Luo Wei suddenly had a whim and suggested.

"Actually, many people can make up. We have sold it before, but no one buys it." Lin Xia shook her head in disappointment.

Luo Wei was a little unbelievable. Such easy-to-use handicrafts do not have much sales. Could it be that the people are too poor?

Time passes quietly.

At noon, after a simple lunch, everyone set out on their way home.

"Lord, is it because I am not well served? Why don't I stay for a few more days?" Before leaving, Bai Lu half-kneeled down again and kissed the back of Luo Wei's hand gently.

"I am very satisfied with the hospitality in Donglincheng. I just delayed the journey for too long and wanted to go back early." Luo Wei looked at the beautiful deer girl in a strange mood and stood up.

I always feel that this kind of kissing etiquette is very awkward.

Is this forcing him to replace all his subordinates with beautiful girls?

"You go slowly." Bai Lu stood by the roadside, quietly waiting for the team to leave.

Next, there will be seven days.

Luo Wei looked down at the map of the parchment. He walked along the beach and had to take a long way. If he took a straight line on the boat, he might be able to arrive in one or two days.

Then why not take a boat?

Of course, it is because of ocean currents and wind direction. When it is countercurrent and headwind, it is really not as reliable as walking on a boat.

Moreover, it is dangerous at sea.

Even if the ship is driving close to the shallow waters on the shore, it is not ruled out that it is attacked by sea beasts.

For the sake of life, it’s better to walk honestly. Luo Wei sighed and put away the parchment map.

There are occasional surprises during the coastline.

A big stranded fish fell on the beach dyingly. She was unable to turn around and even more unable to return to the ocean...

The guards cheered collectively, and the logistics personnel spontaneously surrounded them.

Lodell just symbolically left a few people without any instructions or warnings.

Needless to say, it's safe here.

From Donglincheng to Donggangcheng, villages and towns are everywhere along the way. Few wild beasts appear.

Taking advantage of some of her leisure time on the road, Lovi talked to Xiqi about business and asked her what products she had were easier to sell.

"Wine! High-quality red wine is in short supply. If the taste is a little better, the price can be several times higher." Xiqi said confidently.

"Apart from red wine," Love continued to ask.

"In addition to red wine, there are fine salt, honey, silk clothes, boots, clocks, and slaves..." At the end of the conversation, Xiqi paused for a long time, carefully pondering Lovi's expression.

"Don't look at me, I won't sell slaves." Love immediately expressed his attitude.

"I know that the slave trade has always been bloody and dirty. No conscience-related nobleman will touch it."

The topic suddenly stopped, and after the silence lasted for a while, Lovey waved to let Xiqi go.

Yes, he really won't sell slaves. But for the future development of territory, he may not necessarily deal with slave merchants.

This topic is meaningless to talk about too early, and it will also damage your positive image.
Chapter completed!