My British Empire

  Chapter 382 Filling up the swamp

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   "Oh! My God, really, it's my Lord's blessing to be able to receive the arrival of adults. On behalf of all the villagers in Marsh Village, I welcome the arrival of adults!"

   After a while, Master Martin finally came to his senses, closed his mouth wide open, bowed his waist and saluted, and said respectfully.

  At this moment, there was an inexplicable worry in his heart, or fear.

  In a poor and remote place like Marsh Village, what can attract the attention of London and the county government?

  Even if there was something, it would be a misfortune rather than a blessing for the people in the swamp village.

  With complicated emotions in his heart, Master Martin raised his head and looked at the two adults on the horse.

   "It's really troublesome for you!" Hebbury, who was sitting on the horse, nodded, "We also have important responsibilities. I hope you can cooperate in the next time!"

   "By the way, you?"

   "My name is Martin, and I am the head of this village!" Martin walked over and said softly.

   "Okay, Mr. Martin, I hope that Marsh Village can give us some help in the next time!"

  Hebbury got off his horse, and with a smile on his face, he greeted softly, very politely.

  Martin felt a lot more at ease now, looking at this adult from London in front of him, young and polite, with a different and comfortable temperament.

   "Please follow me, the village is really simple, if there are any dissatisfaction, please forgive me!"

  Martin was ahead, leading the way while turning his head, and said respectfully.

  Hebbury looked at the shabby houses around him while walking, and smiled reluctantly, "Of course, of course, I'm ready!"

  All the thatched cottages around are crumbling, either leaking air or dilapidated. Living in it is a real pain.

   "This is my house, you and this lord can borrow it, and the rest—"

  Martin pointed to the neatest and cleanest house in the village and said that it was the only brick house in the village.

  Listening to Martin's words, Hebery certainly knew what he meant, waved his hand, and said:

   "They'll all be living outside, tents are brought!"

  Hebbury’s heart is: such a dilapidated house, they would rather live outside

   In this way, more than 300 people lived in the swamp village and spent the night quietly.

  The next day, as soon as he woke up, Hebury called everyone together, and invited the village chief, Mr. Martin, to go forward together as a guide.

  All followed Martin's command and came to the Great Swamp.

  The specific scope of this great swamp is no longer available, and no one has counted it.

  This great swamp spans Cambridgeshire and Norfolk, and can be said to be the largest swamp in East England.

  Historically, after the swamp was filled, huge usable arable land was obtained. After preliminary adjustment, 380 square kilometers of arable land were obtained, about 95,000 acres.

  So, while the road was being built across the country, the Central Engineering and Construction Department, under the personal sponsorship of His Majesty the King, set off to this land.

  Their goal is only one - to drain the swamp.

   This action is also known as the Great Plains Movement.

  In Edward’s view, as long as the swamp is filled, not only can a huge amount of land be obtained, but also a lot of wealth can be obtained, making the royal family richer.

  It can improve England's food supply chain, increase arable land, alleviate the reduction of arable land due to enclosure, force the entire England to reduce the price of food, and thus cause a large number of people to be born.

   Whether now or in the 21st century, population is the foundation of a country's strength.

  Especially in this era, population still determines the foundation of a country's prosperity. After all, hot weapons have not yet been fully popularized. When the army reaches a certain number, it is enough to crush anyone.

  England plus Scotland, Wales, and Ireland, the number of people can reach about five million, while France currently has tens of millions.

   Colonization and a large navy require a large population. Otherwise, like the Netherlands later, there are enough ships but not enough sailors, and the road to becoming a powerful country will be blocked at once.

  From the original sea coachman, it has become a financial country.

  So, the next task for Edward is to make England's population explode.

   More than three hundred people came to the Great Swamp in less than a while.

   "It's really a wide swamp!" Looking at the endless swamp water in front of him, countless water birds live here, and all kinds of animals depend on this place to live.

   Standing on the high ground, small rivers flow into the swamp in the distance, making this huge monster even more frightening.

  Hebbury sighed when he saw such a scene.

   "My lord, such a huge swamp is really difficult to drain. The project is extremely huge, and it is difficult for us people to carry out it!"

   Coleman frowned, looked around, and said softly to Hebery.

  Being able to become the director of the Norfolk County Engineering and Construction Department, I still know a little about engineering construction. Such a huge swamp requires a lot of time and money.

   "I know, but there is always a way!" Hebery frowned and sighed, "Aren't all the people who come here are experienced people? Someone will always find a way!"

   "Go on! Get to know this frightening swamp!"

  Hebbury is the deacon of the East England Office of the Ministry of Engineering and Construction. He is in charge of the East England region. He is a professional, and of course he knows that there are great difficulties.

   But this was ordered by His Majesty the King himself, and he had to do it.

   And this is also a good opportunity for him to be promoted. If he completes this task, he will get the favor of His Majesty the King, and his promotion is just around the corner.

   "My lord, please be careful. There are few people in this swamp. Poisonous spiders and crocodiles often appear, and there are many dangers!"

  When Martin heard that the big swamp was being drained, his heart moved. When he heard that the group of people were about to go to the swamp, he immediately broke into a cold sweat and quickly reminded him.

   "Oh? If this is the case, then everyone should watch from the side, don't go deep, be careful!"

  Hearing this, Hebury immediately gave orders to Coleman.

   "Yes, my lord!" Coleman quickly agreed.

  Hebbury is one of his immediate superiors in name, and he has a great say in the evaluation of his political performance, so he can't help but serve him carelessly.

   The three hundred or so people who followed behind him suddenly became cautious, and started their own exploration projects in groups.

   One morning passed, and everyone came back safe and sound, and began to talk about their plans.

   "I think an artificial river should be built to drain the water from the swamp!"

   "We should block all the rivers upstream, so the swamp will dry up quickly!"

   "No, no, no, it should be filled with soil. There are big mountains nearby, so there should be no shortage of soil!"

  (end of this chapter)