Zong Shen paused for a moment, then continued to add.

"Tiezi, you will keep this chariot temporarily. You are strictly prohibited from leaving the three kilometers of the living area without my order."

"Salome Linyu, you have to take good care of this sweet potato vine and arrange for someone to plant it tomorrow."

The first one to respond was Barenque Iron Hand, who jumped excitedly on the chariot.

"Your command is my light!"

"I am your most loyal citizen!"

Its tone was excited and its voice was sharp, enough to represent his excitement.

The next person to respond was Salome Linyu.

He held the sweet potato vine carefully and nodded solemnly.

"Please rest assured, sir, I will take good care of it."

Salome Lin Yuguang could understand the importance of sweet potatoes to the territory from Zong Shen's description.

With the care of this natural druid, coupled with the protection of fertile fields and [Farm Tower] and [Natural Totem], it is still not a problem to grow a sweet potato breeding field.

Even if the territory faces new challenges in the future, he is sure that he can keep it.

At this time, senior pharmacist Clarissa Theresa also took a step forward and saluted Zong Shen.

Zong Shen also nodded in return.

"About your work and workshops, there will be clear results tomorrow."

"Mariel will inform you of the details."

"It's late at night now, everyone should go to bed early."

After speaking, he raised his chin towards Mariel.

The latter took the initiative to guide Salome Linyu and Clarissa Theresa into the back cabin of the Bearer mecha with a smile, then walked to the Earthshaker chariot and explained a few things to the goblin engineer.

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At this time, Nature Druid Salome Linyu noticed the [Infancy Ancient Tree of Knowledge] planted on the east side of the central area.

"Huh?"

"I didn't expect that there is an ancient natural tree in your territory!"

"Can I go over and have a look?"

Salome Linyu turned to Zong Shen and begged.

His eyes flickered and he looked a little excited.

Zong Shen nodded and agreed readily.

"Of course, but please hurry up."

"After all, it's already late at night."

"You will have many opportunities to get along with it in the future."

After receiving Zong Shen's permission, Salome Lin Yu nodded hurriedly, and then quickly walked towards the Ancient Tree of Knowledge. This seemingly calm natural druid had a natural enthusiasm for plants.

Zong Shen waved gently to Mariel, indicating her to wait for a while.

By this time, Mariel had finished talking to Barenc Ironhand, and sat back in the driver's seat to start the loader mecha.

Senior Apothecary Clarissa Theresa climbed into the loadbearer's cargo bay.

Goblin engineer Barenc Ironhand also got into the cockpit of the chariot and started the chariot, getting ready to follow the load-bearer mecha and leave the central area.

Zong Shen stood with his hands behind his hands, tilting his head slightly, staring at Salome Lin Yu walking towards the ancient tree of knowledge.

At this time, he suddenly remembered something and patted his head.

"Wait, Mariel."

"I just exchanged 5,000 sets of cotton and linen clothes. Now I'll give them to you."

"I will distribute it to everyone tomorrow, and the excess will be temporarily saved for later use."

Zong Shen explained to Mariel.

As an internal affairs officer, Mariel naturally understands the situation of the farmers in her territory.

Clothes are indeed something that the citizens urgently need.

Especially the refugees, all of whom were in ragged clothes, lowered the overall appearance of the territory.

However, this problem did not affect normal life after all, so Mariel did not report it in time. She did not expect that Zong Shen had solved this problem first.

After hearing what her lord said, Mariel immediately jumped out of the driver's seat and came to Zong Shen.

"That's great, sir."

"After putting on these clothes, the mental outlook of the people will definitely be greatly improved."

"Actually, in addition to clothing, the number of citizens is increasing now. We should..."

Mariel planned to take this opportunity to report some of the current issues in the territory to Zong Shen.

With the rapid growth in the number of citizens, the problems caused by big pot rice have become more and more obvious.

But Zong Shen stretched out a palm and pressed it down, signaling Mariel to calm down.

"I understand the issues."

"The unified distribution of food and tasks will make the people in the territory become confused and rigid, lacking motivation."

"They can't get paid, they can't buy... they don't have a way to buy daily necessities."

"The territory must establish internal commercial circulation and paid jobs before it can be as dynamic as normal cities and villages."

"I told you before that freedman reform is imperative, but the time has not yet come."

"So just be patient and calm, everything will be maintained according to the original standards."

Zong Shen said very calmly.

He naturally understood what Mariel wanted to say.

He has already considered these problems. The larger the number of subjects, the more serious the problem will be.

Therefore, Zong Shen had already firmly believed that the reform of the free people was imperative.

No territory can rely on the big pot model to achieve success.

Although big pot rice is simple and crude, it undoubtedly turns the subjects into tool people.

If things go on like this, they will always lose their vitality.

Relying on the lord and a few domestic heroes to control the development of the entire territory in every detail will lead to lower administrative efficiency.

If we want long-term development, free democratic reform is a link that cannot be avoided.

Although we will encounter some troubles after the reform, the long-term pain is not as good as the short-term pain.

The freedmen reform was completed, forming a circulating business system and a complete administrative system within the territory.

It's definitely infinitely better than a one-size-fits-all meal.

At that time, in addition to farming, free people can also join various walks of life through assessment.

A vibrant territory and an efficient bottom-up administrative system can put the territory on a fast track for development.

Vice versa, rigid territorial citizens and bloated, chaotic, and inefficient administration will become the biggest shackles to territorial development.

Zong Shen knew this truth well.

The big pot strategy is only suitable for the early stage of development, when the number of citizens is less than a few hundred.

We can work together to form a rope and prioritize development issues.

However, when the development of the territory reaches a certain level and the number of territorial residents begins to increase sharply, the big pot strategy is no longer applicable.

Territories with different development progress and different backgrounds must adopt appropriate strategies according to local conditions. There is also a lot of knowledge in farming development.

Although Zong Shen is not a big government official, his advanced development progress gives him more far-reaching considerations and vision.

After hearing what he said, Mariel finally felt relieved and prepared to hand over.

5,000 sets of cotton and linen clothes only occupy 5 storage compartments, which does not occupy a large area. After taking them out and collecting them again, Mariel stored all the cotton and linen clothes in her own storage compartment.

"Sir, I will distribute these clothes with everyone early tomorrow morning."

Mariel nodded and said.

Zong Shen nodded and added casually.

"Also, wait for me in the fortress hall after you distribute the clothes tomorrow."

"I also have a batch of fertile farmland drawings and defensive arrow tower drawings that I will give to you tomorrow morning."

"Come back early and rest soon."
To be continued...