From troll tribes to elf empires

Chapter 162 ‘Population’ and power (first update)

Because of this emotion, Nesta was forced to stop his straightforward explanation and began to think of other points of view in his mind. He desperately wanted to find a reasonable fig leaf for his original idea.

Should he really be worthy of being a witch doctor? Before his hesitation was noticed by Quinates, a decent statement appeared in Nesta's thoughts.

So, with a slight cough, he turned his gaze in the direction of the headquarters city. After showing heaviness and thoughtfulness, Nesta finally spoke again.

"Kunna, do you know what is stopping us from being so fast and powerful?"

This sudden change of topic made Kunna feel a little at a loss;

But out of admiration for the pioneers, she responded as much as possible.

She said, "Is it the number of troops? Food reserves? Hostile forces? Or those allies in the east who refuse to recognize reality?"

"What you said is right, but in the final analysis, all of this can actually return to the same point - our number is really too small."

"The trolls from the main tribe, including Fenai and Nomen, plus the three female captives left behind, this total of nearly 4,300 people is our base;"

"The 13 medium-sized tribes that were later merged, 7 small tribes with witch doctors, and 17 wild tribes without witch doctors. The approximately 15,000 trolls they provided have been the foundation for our rapid development over the years;

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"That seems to be the case."

"So, these various trolls, less than 20,000, are the foundation of our current strength."

By then, marriage and love may be completely separated from the related social responsibilities brought about by childbearing, and become a true "free private sphere".

Therefore, these words, which were not spoken, just flashed through Nesta's mind and were buried deep in his heart.

The four sub-bases in the west each have 800 adults and sub-adults permanently stationed there;

Because of uncertainty, because I don’t want to break it with my own hands after giving hope;

In addition, there are three corps of soldiers, one corps of moose cavalry, and one brigade of long-distance travellers, a total of about 2,700 prostitutes, who are always carrying out their respective garrisoning, patrolling, and reconnaissance missions.

"Isn't this very forced?"

He has figured out that in terms of ethics and morality, where the tribe is like a blank sheet of paper, whether it is polygamy, polyandry, monogamy, or even the now common 'chaotic wives and chaotic husbands', who actually

Nor is it any more noble than anyone else;

To be honest, Nesta knows that this is the development logic that conforms to objective laws, but it does not mean that he really likes it.

He also hopes that his compatriots can truly achieve the freedom of 'loving and being loved';

"Kuna!"

"I understand, you don't mean any harm."

Seeing this straightforward female in such a state, Nesta felt somewhat sympathetic in her heart.

"On the left bank of the Black River, we have four sub-bases, which are supporting the operation of the orbit and the control of the sphere of influence;"

"Well, let me put it bluntly. Newborns are conceived by females, but the participation of males is also essential; and you, a female, want to obtain the exclusive mating rights of three males, this is actually a problem for the tribe.

harm."

Even if it is not possible now, with the support of magic and technology, he is sure to realize such an 'ambition' in the future when it is developed enough, either far or near.

"First...Your Excellency Pioneer."

"That's right." Kunna, who has experienced it, agreed.

After the conversation ended, the two sides fell into a long silence.

It wasn't until a long while later that the eldest girl said a little lost,

"I understand what you mean. Kunna will give up the idea of ​​monopolizing them."

"But Kunna, do you know how many sub-bases and strongholds we have outside?"

He looked at the strong figure walking away from him, hesitated for a while before calling him back, and planned to arrange other things.

"And in the east, in order to suppress and control our allies and keep the 'commodity' exchange channels open, we have also built four large and eight small garrisons to deter those large and medium-sized tribes that have refused to give up their independence."

Therefore, while Nesta was speaking, the two sets of data, the number of 20,000 people, 9 large stations, and 12 small stations, were quickly connected together;

She immediately understood what the pioneers meant by "difficult".

According to the military and civilian calculations, the total number of permanent trolls in the headquarters, old, young, young and pregnant, is 4,000;

She was vaguely aware of the deeper meaning, but could not grasp the main point. She was used to being straightforward, so she overcame her worries at this time and asked so directly.

"Without the support of words, there would be no witch doctors or witch doctor apprentices; and without these two, the rapid development of civilization would be just an impossible dream."

"But males are different, Kunna. We can sow seeds every day without any scruples. So think about it again. During the three to six years when you couldn't or didn't want to have children, you had completely exclusive rights to mate with the three partners.

What will happen? How much potential population growth will the tribe lose because of this?"

"The 3,000 prime-age workers who were 'supported' by allied ministries during the track project were half-successfully transformed through collective labor and unified training."

This 100-year-old girl felt ashamed of the ignorance she showed, so she stumbled a bit and responded.

His words reminded Kunna of her previous experiences, and her heart, which had just been covered by loss, became angry again.

"But... will it delay normal production activities, and will it cause conflicts?" Kunna was hesitant about this.

"So many."

"Kunna, in addition to external plunder, the natural growth of the population is an important factor; those newborns born in the dental department are our most solid future."

“That’s right”

"I seem to understand."

"I'm sorry, I lost my temper, but Kunna never wanted to harm the tribe. I...I...I just don't understand."

"Yes Kunna. So, we don't have any capital to be willful, especially when it comes to policy settings related to population growth. Can you understand what I mean?"

"The ruling government's neglect of the people, the fact that the suggestion box has been reduced to a display, and the low level of legal knowledge. These things make me feel shameful and uneasy."

Seeing that she only understood the superficial meaning of her words but did not understand the deeper meaning, Nesta had to speak more clearly.

"Sir Pioneer, you seem to have been trying to explain something to me... These things seem to be related to me? But Kunna is stupid, can you explain it more clearly?"

The mathematical knowledge she mastered gave her the most basic computing ability;

The apprenticeship meditation that she has been carrying out has also given her a relatively fast and clear thinking speed.

"how come!"

Nowadays, Kunna has taught herself other knowledge besides writing for a long time;

"call"

In the east, 5 large-scale stations each have a permanent force of 700 young and middle-aged people, and 12 small bases can barely maintain the existence of 300 young and middle-aged trolls;

The words stopped for the time being. Nesta retracted his gaze that had been staring at the city. He turned his head and looked at Kunna's face, which was obviously filled with glory and pride after hearing this. He said again,

"Don't get excited, calm down and listen to me."

Kunna turned around hesitantly. She was strong and did not cry as sadly as Nesta imagined. The previous loneliness seemed to have been buried deep in her heart.

‘Wait a minute, girl, maybe the light has already appeared’

"In other words, if you get pregnant once, there will be a three-year period of complete infertility, plus an additional two to three years of incomplete infertility?"

This 'mainstream' will slowly acquire the attributes of justice as time goes by, and eventually occupy the high ground on the ethical and moral level, becoming a rule that should be followed as a matter of course. Until one day, under a new situation, a new situation arises.

Until new 'rigorous needs' are found.

"Hmm? Anything else?"

"I don't know, I've only been on duty for six of them."

"It doesn't matter. You have explained it clearly enough. Kunna is happy to serve the Pioneer!" she said.

"What do you want me to do?" As she said this, her eyes flashed like real flames.

"Then you should be able to understand that the female's usual pregnancy period is three years, and there is also a nurturing period of two to three years when the desire to have children is reduced, right?"

Seeing that she finally regained her composure, Nesta asked softly again,

"Kunna, have you ever given birth to a child?"

"Don't worry, as long as I'm here and the witch doctors are here, nothing will be uncontrollable."

"I gave birth. I think three times."

"Maybe it's a little cruel. But I hope you can do something for me."

"But don't you think that with our current population of less than 20,000, it is a very arduous task to support such a large resident group?"

"It would be fine if you were alone, but it is like opening a door. If there is one, there will be two, and then there will be three, and then it will continue to expand, and eventually it will reach the point where it can harm the tribe."

"Yes, there are indeed many."

Nesta waved to her, asked her to come closer and then ordered,

"Let's talk about other things that happened to you."

"Perhaps you are not the only one who encounters this situation. Go find them and then gather your strength to cause trouble."

"Okay, she is a strong and good girl."

Kunna rubbed her cheeks, and when her palms left her face, her expression was still optimistic.

But it is precisely because of this that some ‘mating systems’ that are more in line with practical needs have gradually become mainstream.

"Along the Heihe River, in order to maintain the stability of the waterway, we have established one large and four small stations, a total of five riverside stations;"

"Understood"

"Okay, then come here and I'll tell you what to do."

After a moment of instruction, Kunna left thoughtfully;

Nesta stretched out and returned to the giant tree. He stretched out his hands to hold the hanging vines, stepped on the trunk of the tree with his soles, and jumped up, quickly disappearing into the canopy.

I want to try 3000+ chapters, so there should be another update before 24:00

(End of chapter)