"Three years!" Maximus saw the other person’s expression worsen and suddenly raised his voice: "Just three years of hard work to contribute to our Nix Tribe, proving your sincerity to all the tribesn, and during these three years, you will beco familiar with the tribe’s life, understand and consciously abide by the tribe’s laws. Then you will beco an official tribesman of the Nix Tribe, enjoying the sa rights as other tribesn. For instance, each will be allotted 50 acres of land, can be enlisted by the tribe, and fight for the tribe...
Note! If they manage to kill an enemy in direct combat, they will be promoted from ordinary tribesn to second-class tribesn, and the tribe will allocate him an additional 10 acres of land and he will earn the respect of other tribesn.
If in the next battle he kills two enemies, he will be promoted from second-class to first-class tribesn, and the tribe will allocate him an additional 20 acres of land.
If he then kills three more enemies, he will be promoted from first-class tribesn to Knight, and the tribe will allocate him an additional 20 acres of land..."
Emrich listened to Maximus’s words, initially dissatisfied but then cald, and gradually, his face lit up with surprise, his mouth widened in astonishnt...
As a Druid, Emrich had not only stayed in various tribes among the Skodisqi people, but had also visited other Celtic Tribes to learn and exchange knowledge with other Druids, such as the Boyi people to the north, Taurisci, and Noric people (all of whom belong to the Celtic)...
Even in his youth, he had learned Latin and had so understanding of the powerful neighbor on the Italian Peninsula to the west—Ro. Yet, he had never heard of any power or race having such a strange system until he couldn’t help but interrupt Maximus: "Is this a...decree made by your tribe?"
"Of course, it’s our tribe’s decree, and it is the first decree. It’s not sothing I casually made up to fool you." Maximus said solemnly: "This decree is called the Twenty Peerage System. From now on, anyone joining my Nix Tribe will start from the lowest level as a Reserve Tribe mber. This is not specifically targeting you Skodisqi people.
Through this decree, our tribe does not consider the background of new entrants—not their lineage, nor their wealth—but solely their contributions to the tribe! The more contributions one makes, the higher their status in the tribe will be, and the more wealth and power they will gain! As long as they have the talent and are willing to work for the tribe, they can easily stand out! I can say that none of the current tribesn of the Nix Tribe are Nobles, but in the future, each of them could beco Nobles!"
Emrich instinctively asked, "When everyone becos Nobles, and there’s no ordinary tribesn, how will the tribe develop?"
Maximus smiled slightly and didn’t answer.
Emrich instantly understood: This decree of the Nix Tribe will undoubtedly give the Skodisqi people, who are about to join the tribe, much hope, yet wealth and power still need to be earned through their efforts, especially through warfare!
Nix tribesn, driven by the decree, will surely burst forth with imnse courage and strength. How many tribes will be destroyed as a result? The batches of captives being escorted back, aren’t they the new Reserve Tribe mbers? Just like them now!"
Emrich recalled how the Nix Tribe had, in one stroke today, wiped out two Segestica settlents. This newly erged tribe evidently possesses a terrifying military power!
Thinking of these, Emrich couldn’t help but tremble slightly and looked up at the young leader sitting at the front. He appeared calm and was smiling, yet Emrich seed to see a blazing fire, one that might turn the entire Great River Plain into a sea of flas!
But Emrich was not afraid, instead, he was incredibly excited, for only thus could he save his compatriots who were suffering!
"Have you thought it over?" Maximus asked softly: "Are you willing to lead your tribesn to join the Nix Tribe and beco the tribe’s Reserve Tribe mbers?"
"I am willing, and I will persuade the other tribesn to agree!" Emrich replied without hesitation.
"Excellent!" Maximus smiled, fiercely patting the arm of his chair and said seriously: "From now on, you and I are one family, and family does not speak two languages. Strictly speaking, you are a scholar and also good at healing. The Skodisqi people respect you, and you are also quite familiar with the Segestica people. Therefore, I decided to appoint you as the dical Officer of the Nix Tribe’s dical Departnt, concurrently serving as a consultant to the Political Affairs Hall."
dical Officer? Political Affairs Hall? Consultant? ... Emrich felt confused with these unfamiliar terms.
So, Maximus briefly explained the political system of the Nix Tribe to him.
Emrich listened and was even more astonished: A small tribe wasn’t like other tribes whereby the leader and Nobles simply managed the tribesn. Instead, it set up multiple departnts to ticulously handle tribal affairs, revealing the young leader’s ambition.
"Thank you for the leader’s trust. I am willing to serve as dical Officer and consultant to the Political Affairs Hall!" Emrich responded solemnly with a bow.
"As long as you perform well in the next three months as a dical Officer, I will propose to the Political Affairs Hall to make you an official tribesman! I believe the Chief Officers of various departnts will agree, as having a Reserve Tribe mber serving as an officer managing official tribesn for a long ti might cause so complaints." Maximus promised.
Emrich stubbornly refused this favor, and said: "Since the leader says this Twenty Peerage System is the tribe’s first decree, it should be executed according to the decree, with no one being exceptional. Moreover, healing people is also work, which the tribe arranged for , and it aligns with the tribe’s requirents for Reserve Tribe mbers. Therefore, I am very grateful to the leader for taking care of , but I still hope to convert to ordinary tribesn after three years like other Reserve Tribe mbers."
"It seems I have chosen the wrong departnt for you. With your principle-holding attitude, you should beco a Deputy Officer in the Legal Departnt." Maximus said with a smile, unaffected by the other’s refusal, he reminded: "In fact, the Twenty Peerage System has many detailed rules. If a Reserve Tribe mber makes outstanding contributions to the tribe, it is possible to shorten the ti to beco an official tribesman! But since you insist, then let’s do as you say first."
Maximus actually understood: Emrich was indeed unwilling to make himself a special case among the Skodisqi people, thus distancing his tribesn from him and making him less close. He might even have deeper thoughts, using himself as an example, to tell others in the tribe that Reserve Tribe mbers can not only do farming, road building, these hard jobs but can also hold official positions and serve the tribe."
Maximus had initially made this promise as a probe, and Emrich’s response satisfied him. He was not only unconcerned about Emrich’s intentions but rather supportive because he indeed needed Emrich to use his prestige to persuade and reassure the Skodisqi people at this ti.
As for giving him a consultant role in the Political Affairs Hall, it allowed calling him anyti to consult on matters concerning the Skodisqi people and Segestica people, and if any issues arose with the Skodisqi Reserve Tribes, he could temporarily send Emrich to resolve them. This would avoid appointing him in a direct managent role over the Skodisqi people.
In this regard, Maximus remained sowhat cautious.
"Honorable leader, I have a small request, which I hope you will agree to." Emrich lightly requested.
"What request?"
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