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.
sentence.
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."
After finishing speaking, Zong Shen raised his hand and touched Mariel's head.
Mariel smiled sweetly and nodded slightly, but she didn't say anything obediently and returned directly to the driver's seat of the loader.
Zong Shen also smiled, and then focused his attention on the [Infancy Ancient Tree of Knowledge] again.
He knew that these tree spirits of the elves were able to communicate with humans.
This also applies to the ancient guardians in the territory.
However, this [ancient tree of knowledge in its infancy] has not taken the initiative to speak since it was planted.
Every time Zong Shen is around, its eyes and mouth are tightly closed.
Although Mr. Zong saw this, he had no idea of going into it further.
After all, tree spirits are also a very special species.
They are essentially spiritual trees with certain wisdom and communication abilities.
It has different functions at the same time.
But there is no indicator of "loyalty" in them.
Each tree spirit has its own personality and temper.
This will not affect their functions, but if the tree spirits are willing to communicate, then it is also a good thing. After communication, the tree spirits can often play their role better.
For example, those ancient guardians can provide real-time feedback on the perceived situation, and can also accept the defensive instructions issued by Zong Shen and carry out key strikes on special targets within the range.
This is an advantage that architectural defense towers do not have.
Now, it is time for Nature Druid Salome Linyu to come into contact with this "willful" ancient tree of knowledge and see how it will respond.
So Zong Shen also has some expectations for what will happen next.
Salome Linyu was strong and extremely agile.
Soon he ran to the ancient tree of knowledge, stretched out a hand and stroked the tree.
A faint green light glowed on his palm, as if he was trying to sense something.
At this time, the body of the ancient tree of knowledge shook slightly.
Shu Shen's eyes suddenly opened and he slowly spoke.
"Hello, Druid."
"Is it you calling me?"
Its voice was very deep and somewhat dull, and even Zong Shen, who was standing a hundred meters away, could hear it clearly. It seemed that it was not shy about speaking in front of Zong Shen.
Salome Linyu received a response and retracted her palm with some excitement.
The Ancient Tree of Knowledge is an important tree spirit of the elves.
It can strengthen the warriors of the elves.
The higher the age, the higher the level, and the stronger the ability to strengthen.
Only the knowledge tree species produced on the World Tree can grow the ancient tree of knowledge.
As a natural druid, Salome Linyu has a good relationship with the elves. She often travels with the druids in the elves and is no stranger to the ancient tree of knowledge.
"I really didn't expect to see an ancient tree of knowledge here!"
"Please forgive my excitement. My name is Salome Linyu, and I am a Druid recognized by the power of nature."
Salome Linyu opened her arms and hugged the tree.
In response, the ancient tree of knowledge also dropped a branch and gently placed it on his shoulder.
"By following the call, we may see more and more partners."
"The inheritance will not be cut off, it will just be sealed in the dust."
"Salome Linyu, may the goddess of nature always favor you."
The ancient tree of knowledge responded to his self-introduction and said some profound words. It gently swayed its branches, sending out little silver rays of moonlight that fell on his head.
"It's time for me to rest."
"Now that the land of Azshara has lost the roots of the World Tree, I need to absorb the power of the moonlight to strengthen myself."
The ancient tree of knowledge continued, and then closed his eyes directly after speaking.
Salome Lin didn't say much, lowered her head, and reached out to touch the tree again.
After remaining silent for a few seconds, he turned back and walked back.
Zong Shen listened to their conversation and was thoughtful.
That ancient tree of knowledge seems to know something about things before the end of the era.
But this is normal. After all, even the ancient trees of knowledge in their infancy have been growing for more than a hundred years. They don't have an ignorant growth period like humans or other creatures.
After the tree spirit awakens spiritually after being planted, it will receive part of the inheritance from the world tree.
At the same time, he has high intelligence and understanding.
The older Ancients of Knowledge are usually the wise men of an elven clan.
Zong Shen said nothing, just watched silently, as if nothing had happened.
Salome Linyu quickly returned to her original position, bowed to Zong Shen again, and then nimbly jumped onto the back of the cargo hold of the loader.
At this time Zong Shen just waved his hand and turned around and walked towards the Lord's Fortress.
Mariel looked back at the cargo hold, and after confirming that both of them were seated securely, she drove the loader mecha towards the living area to the east.
Behind her, the Earthshaker chariot also launched immediately, its tracks rumbled out of the central area following the Loader mecha.
The entire central area returned to silence again, and the silver moonlight fell on the earth.
It covers all things in the world with a silver veil.
There is nothing more beautiful than this in a different world at night.
Zong Shen, however, was not in the mood to enjoy the scenery. He walked straight through the city tower, walked into the lord's fortress, and sat at the long table in the dining room.
I was delayed for a while just now, and now there is still more than half an hour before the exchange ends.
He still has a lot to do.
At this time, his points balance is: 607189!
"worry…"
"I still have 600,000 points left after spending it!"
He has no nostalgia for this round of points redemption.
A lot of the defensive arrow towers that I was eager to redeem have been redeemed.
The roulette draw included ten consecutive draws for each gear, which can be called the most arrogant draw since his arrival.
There was nothing in [Resource Materials] and [Auxiliary Props] that he wanted to redeem.
After all, an exchange mall will be opened after the challenge is over.
Zong Shen would definitely not use his points on things that he didn't really need just for the sake of consuming points.
When the next round of redemption mall opens, these points can still be used.
After thinking carefully for a while, he decided to exchange for some more defensive arrow towers.
Because the next round of redemption mall selections may not include [Architectural Drawings].
It’s always a good idea to redeem more now.
The defensive arrow tower may not seem to have much presence in the territory, but it is actually the most reliable backing in the territory. It is very important whether it is to resist attacks from lords or future attacks from indigenous people and other monsters.
Zong Shen had a strong premonition in his heart that the stronger the defense in the territory, the more confident he would be in resisting any catastrophes and crises in the future!
No one wants their home to be undefended, as naked as a naked girl.
Thinking of this, he opened [Architectural Drawings] again and selected [Defense Drawings].
In addition to these "standard equipment" in the territory, Zong Shen also exchanged the orc clan's [Armored Arrow Tower]. The advantage of this arrow tower is not in attack, but in defense!
It is no exaggeration to say that it should be the "hardest" type of arrow tower among all arrow towers.
The solidity value even exceeds that of a city wall of the same level, and the armor value is also ridiculously high. It also has a unique "array defense" effect. If you have enough points, you can exchange some to supplement the territory's defense tower matrix and improve the matrix's strength.
Comprehensive defense capabilities.
The biggest advantage of [Armored Arrow Tower] is probably its resistance to roughness!
Zong Shen directly redeems 16 seats, ensuring that four seats can be arranged in four directions.
When the number of adjacent [Armored Arrow Towers] of the same level reaches four, the first level effect of [Array Defense] can be triggered.
There are seventy-two defensive arrow towers in this batch, and he redeemed all of them for level four.
Since there are conditions for redeeming high-level defense towers, Zong Shen does not need to redeem low-level ones.
Anyway, low-level defense towers can often be found through low-level treasure chests.
After this wave, he consumed another 252,000 points.
Now his point balance becomes 355189.
Zong Shen is not prepared to spend these more than 300,000 points now.
Just keep these points and redeem them after the challenge is over.
By then, if there are redemption classification options for [Recruiting Citizens] and [Special Items], it will be great.
For Zong Shen, leaving these points can be regarded as a way to advance and attack, and to retreat and defend.
After processing the exchange, he closed the exchange option.
All the defensive arrow tower blueprints he exchanged have been automatically stored in the storage compartment, and similar superpositions have been carried out.
This time the point redemption can be considered to have come to an end.
The Heat Wave Challenge is coming to an end, with more than ten hours left until the last day of the challenge period, and I don’t know if the lord system will be adjusted.
In these two days of crusade against the Balrog Boss, the lord system was almost wiped out by him.
With the accumulation in his hands, he performed various tricks and gained a large number of points.
Fortunately, the lord system did not repudiate the points he received.
But Zong Shen always felt that there would be new changes tomorrow.
But we can only get a clear conclusion after the announcement.