"Small plots may work marginally well for the short term. But if we are to thrive we need fields. I would like to requisition 10 able bodies for clearing and tilling the land for farms. 5 more of our most successful fishers at the coast. And another 5 to see to domesticating animals for stock. If it pleases the council?
"Oh yes, and if these are sucessful if I could have your 'ear' Masayori, I would like to suggest some sort of subterranean granary."