Swamp Lord with an Intelligence System

Chapter 180: Chapter 105: A Surprising Harvest, Self-Submitting Undead, Desolate Tomb!

The leading Deltha person was very excited upon hearing this, yet still shook his head firmly.

“Sir, the territory has already given us too much… We don’t need any rewards. Serving the territory is our honor!”

Compared to their previously fearful lives, in Weilu City, they have no worries about food and clothing, and even have rooms of their own.

Even the most luxurious safety of the past is now guaranteed.

They can now even learn precious knowledge daily and watch wonderful plays from time to time.

By the goddess, this kind of life is something they didn’t even dare to dream of before.

They are already satisfied.

Lear smiled.

“It’s the rule, there’s no need to decline.”

After saying this, he thought of more things.

As the population of Weilu City started to grow, many residents had made contributions during this period, yet there was still no established rewards system.

Most contributions were met with verbal praise.

In the long run, this might dampen enthusiasm.

It’s about time to discuss establishing a rewards system with Bain.

Merit should be rewarded, only then can subjective initiative be greatly enhanced.

Even if nothing substantial can be given, honor should at least be granted.

After another round of encouragement, Lear considered letting the Deltha people take out a portion of fish eggs to hatch in a separate pond.

The other half would remain in the original pond to compare which method results in more hatchlings.

The other side carried out the task immediately, carefully removing some fish eggs to be placed in the adjacent pond and prioritizing their protection.

Seeing this, Lear did not interfere with their work anymore and returned to the wicker chair to leisurely enjoy tea.

After they finished their busy work, he then called them to bring Bain over.

When the Mud Swamp People hero arrived, Lear first shared the good news of the dragon blood red fish laying eggs, then his tone turned serious.

He spoke earnestly.

“Weilu City needs to establish a rewards system to commend residents who have made contributions.”

“Right now, many people have made contributions, but none have been formally recognized… In the long run, this may discourage them.”

Bain nodded approvingly.

“That’s necessary…”

He spoke, though with some hesitation.

“But our current resources are not abundant, and residents’ living supplies are allocated by the territory, so what would be appropriate as rewards?”

Weilu City has no commercial activities and doesn’t circulate currency.

Therefore, rewarding seems to be challenging.

Lear smiled.

“Who said rewards have to be material?”

“Most of the time, honors and spiritual rewards are more important than material ones.”

Under Bain’s puzzled gaze, he organized his words slightly and continued.

“In the future, Weilu City needs to establish a five-tier merit system, with achievements divided into 5 Levels, the lowest being 1 Star merit, and the highest being 5 Stars merit.”

“Each level of merit has a corresponding Merit Medal.”

“Those who achieve merit will have an awards ceremony the next evening, where you or even I personally award the medals.”

“Additionally, post the stories of Merit Medal recipients within the territory, with 1 Star medals posted for 3 days, 2 Stars for 5 days, and so forth.”

“Those with 3 Stars merit or more, upon death, can be buried in the Tomb of the Heroic Spirits, and their lives are inscribed in the Heroic Spirit Hall for posterity to admire.”

“In the theater audience seats, a special viewing area for merited individuals should be established.”

“Only those who have achieved merit can enter, and there should be seats divided into 5 classes for the different Merit Levels…”

“In future allocations of resources and housing, those with merit can have priority selection…”

As Lear spoke, Bain’s eyes grew brighter and brighter.

This plan is excellent!

No need to provide any substantial rewards, yet it greatly satisfies the honor of those who have achieved merit.

Moreover, it has an extremely positive exemplary effect.

A person with a medal, sitting in a dedicated seat while watching a play, under everyone’s gaze, while others can only look on.

What is this? This is privilege!

Who wouldn’t want to have privilege?

This doesn’t even count the various other benefits they can receive.

Want it? It’s simple, contribute to the territory, the greater your contribution, the greater the privilege you can receive.

And those overwhelmed by privilege have nothing to say, because they have not made a contribution.

This is indeed positive comparison.

Undoubtedly, once the merit system is implemented, it will surely cause a great sensation.

By then, finding a few typical examples as models can greatly boost residents’ enthusiasm and motivate them to take initiative and have the desire to make contributions.

“Sir, this is truly a genius idea!!”

Looking at the excited Bain, Lear replied calmly.

“This is just a rough framework; the specifics still require your discussion.”

“Details on how each merit level is evaluated, the design of the Merit Medals, and military merits… all need to be gradually improved.”

“Yes! Leave this task to me!”

At this point, if he still couldn’t design it, he shouldn’t continue as the Chief Civil Officer.

Lear nodded and, suddenly thinking of something, continued.

“Besides this, in the future, nighttime education should include the idea that we, the territory, are one collective.”

“Increase the cohesion of the territory.”

“And establish a bulletin board, where any documents will be posted for everyone to see.”

“Let all residents clearly know the current and upcoming work of the territory.”

His thoughts became even broader as he spoke.

“Additionally, the zoning in various areas should be more defined, especially the military area, which ordinary residents are prohibited from entering.”

“Build more storehouses and reserve warehouses for food and other supplies, just in case.”