Chapter 31: Encouraging Childbearing

The early morning sun gilded the earth with gold, the moist air intermingled with a hint of sweetness, and the withered trees began to sprout new buds, heralding the arrival of spring.

Today was another wonderful day. After a simple breakfast, Franz began his day's work by opening a colonial development report.

Ordinarily, he would not concern himself with such details, but this time was a bit special. Last year, the New Brook area launched a significant project that attracted the attention of the Vienna Government.

For three consecutive years, the birth rate in the New Brook area exceeded 5.1%, a figure unmatched by any of the major European countries, except for Russia.

As a colonization area predominantly suitable for those wishing to have families, a higher birth rate was normal. However, maintaining this record for three years had caught Franz's attention.

This era was one of a population explosion in Europe, with all countries experiencing high birth rates.