How to reclaim a swamp? Roman could only use primitive methods.
Dig a big pit, divert the accumulated water.
Level the swamp, dig ditches and canals.
Construct dykes and dams, build water conservancies.
This project was massive.
Gather all resources, integrate all forces!
The future benefits were boundless!
Firstly, pits could be used for fish farming.
Raise fish naturally, barely manage to make fish one of the sources of meat, just scoop up some nets periodically. Even if you get only tens of thousands of jin, it would still be profitable.
Secondly, the flattened swamp was best used for rice cultivation.
The climate of most of this land was not suitable for rice cultivation, but not all lands were unsuitable; this area had a subtropical climate, warm weather, sufficient sunlight, and rainfall.
Thirdly, constructing dykes and dams could improve natural conditions.
The swamp itself was situated in a low-lying area.
