Despite the fact that the Calvin Commerce Association's grain procurement is advancing splendidly.
In a few days, carts will come from the South, delivering heavy sacks of grain into the Red Tide Territory.
But Louis is very clear in his heart that relying solely on purchasing grain is far from dependable.
This is ultimately just a stopgap measure.
The winters in the Northern Territory are unrelenting, and to truly survive, relying solely on external support won't work.
In case the snowline advances, transportation is obstructed, or enemies take advantage of the situation...
There are too many variables, so he doesn't dare pin all his hopes on the 'outside.'
"We must plan ahead and prepare in multiple ways."
Thus, a few days later, he proposed two emergency plans to slightly increase food supply within the Red Tide Territory.
The first is to utilize the geothermal hot spring areas within the Red Tide Territory to build a 'mini greenhouse' system.