The Maro Empire is huge.

As one of the two major empires on the Sainz continent, the territory of the Maro Empire is already dozens of times that of a small country like the Lampari Kingdom just from the map of the continent.

As for the Duchy of Stantin, which is several times smaller than the Lampari Kingdom, it cannot be compared with the Maro Empire.

Although Xu is not able to obtain accurate figures, based on his experience living in the Lampari Kingdom, the size of the Lampari Kingdom is about the same size as a medium-sized province in the Celestial Empire on Earth.

According to this calculation, the area of the Maro Empire can almost be compared to the total area of the Celestial Empire on the earth, which can definitely be called a huge empire.

However, to Xu Yi's surprise, the population of this huge empire was not dozens of times that of the Lampari Kingdom as his area.

According to the approximate number provided by the Marquis of Southgate, the total population of the Marlo Empire is only about 50 million, which is only more than ten times the total population of the Lampari Kingdom.

Even if we add in the populations that cannot be accurately counted by each side, the deviation will not be even greater.

With only a population of just over 50 million on such a large area, the population density in the Maro Empire is extremely low, which makes Xu Yi, a traveler from the Celestial Empire on Earth, very uncomfortable.

In the case of the Marquis of Southgate's personal domain, if he was in the Lampari Kingdom, then by virtue of his status as a marquis, the fief might be around fifty square kilometers.

But in the Maro Empire, his personal territory was over a staggering 1,000 square kilometers, enough to be worth a slightly smaller city that Xu Ye had in his impression when he was on Earth.

However, in such a large private territory. According to the statistics of the Marquis of Southgate for the first two years. The total population is less than 30,000!

If you divide these 30,000 people evenly. That's even a huge area of several hectares per person!

But this brings up a problem in the eyes.

Leaving aside the Southgate family's own relatives and guards and the servants in the private estates, the remaining 27,000 or so have to leave aside the old people and young children who are simply not able to work, so that there are only about 15,000 people left in the labor force.

Of the 15,000 or so laborers, we have to put aside more than 8,000 women, who have a much lower labor force, and there are less than 7,000 young and strong laborers left.

These 7,000 people are the most important labor force that constitutes the Marquis of Southgate's private domain, and can even be regarded as the most basic and core force of the entire Southgate family.

And now Xu Yi asked the Marquis of Southgate for 10,000 men. Naturally, he was extremely surprised.

Don't say that of course he can't hand over all these 7,000 people to Xu Yi and them for employment, even if they are all given, there are still more than 3,000 people missing.

President Xu ...... If I'm not mistaken, the total number of factories you planned to build was only seventeen, so why do you need ten thousand?" asked the Marquis of Southgate, puzzled.

"Is it much?" Xu Yi glanced at the Marquis of Southgate, who was a little overreacting, in surprise, thought about it, and came to his senses.

He was now accustomed to communicating with the people of the Lampari Kingdom and the surrounding countries about the magic industry, and this kind of thing had basically become common sense in those countries, but for the Marlo Empire and the Marquis of Southgate, there was still some common sense beyond them.

Come to think of it. Xu also remembered the situation when he first built several new factories in Bangta City because of the expansion of the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce, and proposed to Count Satsuma, who was still the lord of Bangta City at the time, that he needed to hire at least 3,000 more workers.

At that time, the Count of Satsuma heard his request. He was as surprised as the Marquis of Southgate in front of him, but when Xu Yi gave an explanation, Count Satsuma was very happy and actively supported Xu Yi's idea.

Because in this way, he helped Bangta City solve the work problem of more than 3,000 people, which is equivalent to doing him a great favor as the city lord.

Although the Marquis of Southgate in front of him was a little surprised now, he would definitely not refuse this opportunity.

Then, after listening to Xu Yi's explanation that these factories required a large amount of labor to participate in them, the Marquis of Southgate frowned and thought for a while, but shook his head.

"President Xu, I'm afraid I can't solve this. The top priority of these laborers in the territory is planting, and nothing else is meaningful if the most basic food production is not guaranteed. The more than 10,000 people in my territory can barely be sustained, but I can't reclaim the entire farmland in my territory. If I give you another 10,000 people, even if you say those women will be fine...... I still can't accept it. ”

Xu was also a little puzzled.

The Marquis of Southgate had obviously personally visited the Kingdom of Lampari and the Duchy of Staten for a field trip, but didn't he know that with the help of the Farmland Magic Machinery, farming now could be completed without so many people?

Asking this question to the Marquis of Southgate received a slightly embarrassed response.

"This ...... I'm only focused on the impact of various household magic machines and infrastructure, and I don't pay much attention to the farmland magic machinery. If it weren't for you asking the Cantona Chamber of Commerce to assist with the harvest, I wouldn't even know about the Farmland Magic Machinery. ”

Xu Yi could only roll his eyes, thinking that although the Marquis of Southgate had mentioned that he would buy some farmland magic machinery before, he didn't expect that he actually didn't understand the specific role that farmland magic machinery could play.

He had to patiently explain to the Marquis of Southgate once again how much the appearance of the Farmland Magic Machinery had affected the cultivation of farmland in the Kingdom of Lampari and the surrounding countries.

After listening to this, a trace of excitement appeared in the Marquis of Southgate's expression.

No wonder you said that the Cantona Chamber of Commerce could help me with all the planting problems in my territory. I thought you were joking!"

Xu Yi forcibly resisted the urge to roll his eyes again, and continued: "So, Lord Marquis. Regarding the cultivation of farmland. You don't need to worry about manpower at all. This year's autumn harvest is too tight for time. Only in time to help you harvest. But when the autumn harvest is over, you can also ask the Cantona Chamber of Commerce to reorganize all the farmland on your private territory, or even ask them to help you plant the seeds directly, and you only need to have someone take care of it during the period, and you can harvest it lightly the next year. ”

Marquis Southgate thought for a moment and frowned, "But it is impossible for the Cantona Chamber of Commerce to stay here forever. ”

"The Cantona Chamber of Commerce has also set up a branch in the Maro Empire, and you can contact them directly for help every time you want to harvest and sow seeds. Of course. If you'd rather do it yourself, it's easy. You only need to buy enough farmland magic machinery from our chamber of commerce, and send some people to learn how to operate it, and you can solve the problem yourself. Xu Yi said patiently.

"Is the Cantona Chamber of Commerce willing to pass on this skill?" the Marquis of Southgate looked at Xu Yi suspiciously.

Xu Yi couldn't help laughing, thinking that this was not an unusual skill, and what else could not be taught.

But after thinking about it, Xu Yi's heart moved, and he smiled: "You can negotiate directly with President Cantona, I think he will be very willing to communicate with you." ”

"Okay, that's it. Marquis Southgate nodded. He frowned again. "But even then, it won't be able to fill the manpower you need. The gap is just too big. ”

"You can ask Duke Macarus for your cooperation. If you really can't do it, you can still ask for help from other nobles in the empire. With a commission of thirty gold per employee per year, I think it will impress quite a few noble lords like you. Xu Yijian said.

In fact, with Xu Yi's own thoughts, of course he hopes that all chambers of commerce will openly recruit from the whole society of the Maro Empire, so that it will be much more flexible to deal with, and the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce and other chambers of commerce that come with him will also take the initiative.

But now, after all, they are new to the city, and they rely on the relationship of the Marquis of Southgate, but they must be solved through the Marquis of Southgate.

After listening to Xu Yi's suggestion, the Marquis of Southgate fell into deep thought, and his face was uncertain and a little hesitant.

Xu Yi can understand his hesitation, because this is almost equivalent to giving away a piece of the fat in his mouth, and no one will be willing.

After a long time, the Marquis of Southgate took a deep breath, and the expression on his face turned to determination, as if he had made up his mind.

"President Xu, you don't have to worry about this matter, I will solve it. ”

"Huh?" Marquis Southgate didn't say his solution, and Xu Yi couldn't help but feel a little worried.

However, in this case, he could not express his distrust of the Marquis of Southgate, so he could only nod his head to show his understanding.

After the two exchanged some more plans for the next period of time, Xu also said that he wanted to go to the magic industrial base to see the construction situation, and left the private estate of the Marquis of Southgate.

After driving out of the gate of the manor in the magic car, Xu Yi glanced sideways at the extremely large manor behind him, and sighed deeply.

Before coming to the Marlo Empire, he had thought that the Marquis of Southgate had always been very open-minded, so it should be quite smooth to come here to invest.

However, after actually coming here, he found that no matter how open-minded and willing Marquis Southgate was to accept new things, he still had some common problems and limitations among the noble lords of this era in this world.

Because of these problems and limitations, Xu Yi has been forced to revise many of his previously formulated plans these days, trying to cooperate with the Marquis of Southgate.

Although it will not affect the most basic plan, this makes Xu Yi feel helpless.

In small countries such as the Duchy of Stantin and even the Kingdom of Lampari, with the influence of the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce, it would be much easier for Xu Yi to change them, but now it was a bit difficult to change the behemoth of the Maro Empire from the beginning.

"No way, it's the way to go. ”

Xu Yi smiled bitterly, thinking that although the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce had already taken a solid step to the entire continent by entering the Maro Empire, it still needed to redouble its efforts if it wanted to go down this path.

Thinking of this, Xu Yi turned his head and turned his gaze to the south.

Now that the New Flying Chamber of Commerce has stepped into the Maro Empire, when will it really take another step into another huge empire, the Cantona Empire......?