Chapter 1039 - 577: Final Supplementary Exchange

To develop in the long term, the Freeman reform is an unavoidable step.

Although some troubles will be encountered after the reform, a short pain is better than a long one.

Completing the Freeman reform forms a commercial system and a perfect administrative system within the territory.

This is undoubtedly countless times better than the "Big Pot Rice" method.

By then, apart from farming, the Free People can also join various industries through assessments.

A dynamic territory with an efficient administrative system from the bottom up can allow the territory to embark on a fast track of development.

Conversely, rigid subjects and a bloated, chaotic, and inefficient administration will become the biggest shackles to development.

Zong Shen deeply understands this principle.

The "Big Pot Rice" strategy is only suitable for the early stages of development when there are fewer than a few hundred subjects.

This can be united as one to prioritize solving development issues.

However, when the territory’s development reaches a certain extent, and the number of subjects begins to surge, the "Big Pot Rice" strategy is no longer applicable.

Different territories with different progress and foundations must adopt suitable strategies accordingly, as farming development also involves a lot of knowledge.

Even though Zong Shen is not a governance expert, his advanced development progress allows him to have more profound considerations and foresight.

After hearing what he said, Marie finally felt relieved and began to prepare for the handover with peace of mind.

5,000 sets of cotton and linen clothing only occupy 5 storage grids, taking up little space. After the process of taking out and collecting, Marie stored all the cotton and linen clothing in her storage grid.

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

Marie nodded as she spoke.

Zong Shen nodded and casually added.

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

"I still have a batch of good farmland blueprints and defense arrow tower blueprints to give you tomorrow morning."

"Come back early to rest later."

After saying this, Zong Shen raised his hand and patted Marie on the head.

Marie smiled sweetly, nodded slightly, and obediently said no more, directly returning to the driver’s seat of the Burden Bearer.

Zong Shen also smiled before focusing his gaze back on the Juvenile Knowledge Ancient Tree.

He knew that the Tree Spirits of the Elf Race were capable of communicating with humans.

This was also true for the Ancient Guardians within the territory.

However, since this Juvenile Knowledge Ancient Tree was planted, it had never taken the initiative to speak.

Every time Zong Shen was nearby, its eyes and mouth on the tree trunk were always tightly shut.

Although he noticed this, Zong never had the intention to delve deeply.

After all, Tree Spirits are a very special species.

They are essentially spiritually endowed trees with a certain level of wisdom and communication ability.

Meanwhile, they possess different functions.

However, they do not have the "Loyalty" attribute.

Each Tree Spirit has its own personality and temper.

This does not affect their functioning, but if a Tree Spirit is willing to communicate, it is a good thing as interaction can often better leverage the Tree Spirit’s role.

For instance, those Ancient Guardians can promptly provide real-time feedback on perceived situations and can accept defensive commands from Zong Shen to focus attacks on special targets within range.

This is an advantage that building-type defense towers do not have.

Now, it is just the right time to let the Natural Druid Salome Lin Yu contact this "capricious" Knowledge Ancient Tree and see how it responds.

Therefore, Zong Shen has some expectations for the upcoming situation.

Salome Lin Yu, being strong and agile, quickly ran to the Knowledge Ancient Tree, stretched out a hand, and gently stroked the tree trunk.

A faint green glow emerged from his palm, seemingly attempting some form of sensing.

At this moment, the tree trunk of the Knowledge Ancient Tree slightly trembled.

The eyes on the trunk suddenly opened, and it spoke slowly.

"Hello, Druid."

"Are you the one calling me?"

Its voice was deep and somewhat muffled, so even Zong Shen, standing a hundred meters away, could hear it clearly, indicating it did not mind speaking in Zong Shen’s presence.

Salome Lin Yu, receiving a response, excitedly withdrew his hand.

The Knowledge Ancient Tree is an important Tree Spirit of the Elf Race.

It can strengthen the warriors of the Elf Race.

The older its tier, the stronger its empowering capability.

Only the Knowledge Tree Seeds borne by the World Tree can cultivate a Knowledge Ancient Tree.

As a Natural Druid, Salome Lin Yu maintains a good relationship with the Elf Race, often traveling with the druids of the Elf Race, and is not unfamiliar with the Knowledge Ancient Tree.

"I really didn’t expect to see a Knowledge Ancient Tree here!"

"Please forgive my excitement. My name is Salome Lin Yu, a Druid recognized by the Power of Nature."

Salome Lin Yu spread his arms and hugged the tree trunk.

In response, the Knowledge Ancient Tree lowered a branch gently upon his shoulder.

"Responding to the call, we may see more and more companions."

"The legacy will not end; it is merely sealed by dust."

"Salome Lin Yu, may the Goddess of Nature always favor you."

The Knowledge Ancient Tree responded to his introduction, uttering words full of deep meaning, gently swaying its branches, and casting specks of moonlit silver onto his head.