Star Tycoon

Chapter 168 Male to Female Ratio
From June 6th to the evening of October 30th, over five months, more than 50,000 copper coins were spent, and now only a little over 20,000 remain.

In addition to upgrading the resource technology ten times, the beacon tower was also upgraded.

[Level 2 Beacon Tower] A building for early warning. When scouts are stationed there, they gain reconnaissance capabilities. The higher the level, the larger the range and the more detailed the intelligence.

Currently: It can provide early warnings of natural disasters up to ten minutes in advance and provide information on future weather changes.

Next level: You will be informed in advance when refugees and caravans arrive.

升级需要三级侦察术、粮食10方、泥土12方、石料45方、金属2方，铜币10000，建造需要500小时。

What Tian Ersan lacks is not resources, but money.

Level 3 reconnaissance skills require level 3 training skills, level 3 training skills require level 3 academy, and level 3 academy requires 50000!

"If only I had won 80 million back then."

Tian Ersan couldn't help but recall that lottery draw.

"Sigh, why do I act like a woman? I think I'm worthy of someone just because I've seen someone good. It's been almost half a year and I still can't forget her."

After adjusting his mindset, Tian Ersan glanced at the inn's incompetent general and quickly headed towards the farmland in a simple and unpretentious manner.

The villagers are all working, while the city residents are all idle.

"If we're building residential houses now, should we calculate the cost based on the current month's construction or next month's?"

Tian Ersan hesitated for a moment. If they started construction now, they would have a new house by November.

But what if you lose the bet?
Despite his dislike for gambling and taking risks, Tian Ersan, still bound by conservative thinking, chose to develop steadily and methodically.

It's only a few hours, it's not of any use to development. We've already wasted five months, so what's a little more time?

"My lord! You've come to work too! That's wonderful!" 66-year-old farmer Wang Huaixin greeted Tian Ersan happily.

Tian Ersan smiled and said, "Yes, I'll prepare more food for you."

The Wang family descendants nearby said happily, "Thank you, my lord!"

"My lord is such a kind man!"

"What a grand display!"

"We are so lucky to have such a good lord!"

"Yes! Absolutely right!"

"Hahaha! Let's get to work! We need to work hard!"

Five months ago, these troublemakers dared to curse people behind their backs.

Nowadays, apart from a few people who have been taxed for a year and are still complaining, the rest are much better off.

Even the Wang family patriarch has been cursing less lately.

It will only take six months to restore thirty points of public support... Unless it recovers more during the Lunar New Year, the criticism will continue until then.

Out of sight, out of mind. Tian Ersan had long ago left the group of old women and the patriarch of the Wang family in Wangzhuang, letting them curse all they wanted.

Time has gradually healed the wounds of most people.

Looking back now, it all seems like just a minor disagreement.

Last month, all villagers had enough to eat, and all villagers gained +10 points in public support.

[This is the last month before winter. You have stockpiled food equal to six times the current month's consumption. All villagers have received a boost in morale and fighting spirit, and public morale has increased by 10 points.]

Tian Ersan smiled; the two short hints warmed his heart.

Wang Bomin straightened his back and looked at Tian Ersan, a simple and honest smile on his face.

"My lord! Let's begin!"

The other old men and women also shouted, "I'm full of energy! I just want to do more work!"

"I've been idle for months, and I just want to work a few more days, the more tiring the better!"

"For the development of the Star Kingdom! We must work hard and pay more taxes!"

"Paying taxes on time and in advance is the duty of every villager!"

"Whatever my lord says, I'll do! I'll go through fire and water without batting an eye!"

If Tian Ersan had heard this on the first day, he would definitely have believed it.

Tian Ersan did not lose himself in the praise, but instead resolutely focused on development!
"Build five farmhouses!"

Tian Ersan decided to test the waters first. The farmhouses outside the city wouldn't require much time or resources other than copper coins.

The five thousand copper coins flew to a certain location and quickly split into five, creating five thatched huts huddled together in a row.

Taking advantage of the free time, Tian Ersan harvested a few extra handfuls of wheat and handed them to Wang Hejin, who was standing to the side, to take home.

Five households in the distance walked over on their own.

Wang Wenchao, 43, and his wife, along with their 19- or 20-year-old son, have worked, served in the military, and paid taxes.
Wang Wenyuan, 40, and his wife, 18-year-old son, and 17-year-old daughter, work, serve in the army, and pay taxes.
Wang Wenliang, 39, and his wife, 19-year-old son, worked, served in the army, and paid taxes.
Wang Wenzhong, 37, and his wife, 15-year-old son, 14-year-old son, and 13-year-old son, worked and served in the army without deserting, and paid taxes of 7...
Wang Wenyi, 33, and his wife, 10-year-old daughter, work, serve in the army, and pay taxes.
5 households, 19 people, 19 taxes, 5 working-age population
After Tian Ersan bestowed names upon everyone, they all said in unison, "Thank you, my lord, for bestowing names upon us!"

Tian Ersan nodded, then looked at the remaining 15,000 copper coins.

Now, the income from copper coins is barely enough to pay the wages of a leisurely farmer, and it has been confirmed that the punishment for undesirable populations caused by taxation has been abolished.

So, money is still the primary focus, and development is currently hampered by limited funds.

"Build three houses! Those who can work, go and build the houses. Those who can't work, stay and help me harvest the wheat. We'll store more grain for each of you!"

Everyone said in unison, "Thank you, my lord!"

Encouraged, the villagers quickly started building houses and getting to work.

The quiet and empty Star Kingdom gradually came to life and became busier.

Because our lord was not as inhuman as before, and this time there was no recurrence of a family like the Yang Family Women Generals.

【The Zhu Gao Family】: A middle-aged couple, their son and daughter-in-law, and their daughter. The planned population includes the grandparents and granddaughter. Their external occupation is pig butcher.

Eight people paid 33
[Ma Zheng's Family] The family consists of an elderly man, his son and daughter-in-law, and his son and daughter-in-law. The planned household includes two granddaughters and one grandson. The family's external occupation is veterinarian.

Nine people paid 38
The Niu Qing family consists of a middle-aged couple, their son and daughter-in-law, and their young grandson. They have no other family members planned for marriage. The family's external occupation is chef.
Five people paid 28
Looking at the tax revenue of just over a hundred yuan a day, Tian Ersan realized that he was still a long way from being able to move freely in and out of the country.

Each entry and exit costs 180 copper, plus Yi Xiannong's daily consumption of 80, so this amount of tax is not enough now.

In addition, the large population also consumes food. We can barely sustain ourselves now, but we won't be able to when the population grows larger.

When the time comes... I won't do it anymore.

If taxes aren't levied for too long, there's actually no need to maintain such high public morale.

The granary already has enough food to eat, and I, as the lord, can't stand having to cook special meals for the villagers every day.

"There are six thousand copper coins left. Keep two thousand to take the idlers out, and use the rest to build farmhouses!"

Tian Ersan needs resources, but currently the labor force cannot keep up with the rate of resource production. Only when it catches up can the resources be transported to the warehouse in a timely manner.

Moreover, with more labor available, people can either join the army or work as laborers.

The more people outside the city, the more resources there are, while the city itself is the main source of tax revenue.

Bringing one more person would cost an extra 90 yuan, and Tian Ersan felt he didn't need any more people, so he decided not to bring anyone.

"From now on, only women will be taken out. Men will stay to serve in the army. They will be considered as reserve population. As long as they are men, they will stay."

"Once tax revenue reaches five hundred, we will begin training troops."

We're still a long way from reaching 500.

After a while, Tian Ersan had five more agricultural households.

Wangjia Village can't all be surnamed Wang; even Tian Ersan himself felt it was too chaotic.

Guan Canjun, wife, son

Zhang Weiguo, wife, daughter, daughter
Zhao Qijiang, wife, daughter, son
Ma Zhizai, wife, parents, son
Huang Guoliang, parents, wife

20 population, 21 taxes

Although there seem to be many people, in reality there are only ten more laborers outside the city, fifteen more taxpayers inside the city, and fewer than fifteen people working in construction.

Most women in the city do not participate in labor.

If it weren't for the lack of money, the population outside the city would be more important.

It was already the next morning when Tian Ersan left. After getting up, he pondered the future development of his territory.

"We will definitely train soldiers in the future."

"After training the troops, they will no longer be able to pay taxes. If we use reserve population to fill the gaps, most of the current reserve population consists of wives and children, and their quality will likely decline significantly."

"Is there something wrong with this male-to-female ratio?"

Tian Ersan was startled!
"Is it based on reality?"

(End of this chapter)