Jiang Tian came up with these plans in order to let his subordinates who are currently following him and potential support groups at all levels see a longer-term goal of hard work and struggle, as well as a general development direction that can be used to advance step by step. By the way, I'm going to knock out some people's selfish thoughts.
After all, when any force develops to a later stage, it will inevitably be mixed with all kinds of speculators/lucky people, and even careerists with ulterior motives and demands. How to make the most of its enthusiasm and strengths while avoiding its harm and other effects.
This is the fundamental problem that every political power and emerging force has faced throughout the ages; it is also the biggest test of any ruler's balancing skills and strategies. But fortunately, this was a medieval era with relatively backward productivity and abnormal development.
In the case of many countries on the Western Road, they are constantly competing with each other all year round and constantly refreshing the lower limit of their rule. Most people actually have enough psychological tolerance for the moral bottom line and psychological expectations that rulers uphold, so it is not difficult to be an enlightened ruler.
But compared to previous rulers and their implementation of reforms, it is easier to maintain temporary brilliance and prosperity; what is really difficult is to get rid of the existing sluggish and long-standing institutional foundation of the kingdom and the influence of the old forces, and re-establish a more powerful system. Effective systems and practices.
To a certain extent, compared with those brought by Jiang Tian from later generations, which are full of socialist views, it is another time and space that originated from the mature bureaucracy of the Tang Dynasty at the peak of the feudal dynasty. The experience of institutions and system building is even more useful here.
Because, in this different time and space of the Tang Dynasty, in the official records of those external vassal states and domestic princes, you can find the collection of almost all ancient political systems and governance models that have ever existed in history. It can be called monsters, ghosts, snakes, gods, and demons dancing around, and there are all kinds of strange things.
There was even a pirate named Chihu, who led a group of people to seize a small city-state in Western Tianzhu, and then openly claimed to be a descendant of the Qin/Romans; and then restored it openly, similar to the classical city-states of Hero, half of An aristocratic democracy of caste semi-oligarchy.
So having said that, these people can follow the Free Army, and have served and struggled until now; what they pursue is just to change their birth destiny on the basis of tradition, break the restrictions of their birth class, or even just to pursue fame, wealth, power, and glory. Just wealth.
Then, add some personal tendencies and demands, such as realizing certain ideals and beliefs, pursuing justice and morality, and creating a new and better country. Even more specific revenge, overthrowing and liquidating those privileged people who have brutally oppressed themselves, etc...
As a result, the Free Army established by Jiang Tian will face more and more problems in the future, and they will become more and more complex. Therefore, it is necessary to give them a sustainable long-term goal as a joint effort to suppress and reconcile conflicts, and there must also be stable incentives from realistic interests.
Of course, after capturing and pacifying Toulouse, the most important and rich agricultural producing area in the south, Jiang Tian could finally consider allocating fields to soldiers. That's right, the land is allocated to reward meritorious service. Currently, it is only limited to double-salary veterans who have accumulated corresponding qualifications and meritorious service.
After all, the vast majority of soldiers in this era cannot be driven to work by their ideals and beliefs alone; while formulating a set of long-term plans and theoretical guidance to allow them to continue their struggle, they must also have the prospect of tangible benefits. , as a means of motivating the daily flow of water.
Therefore, after calculation, approximately 3,000 people were awarded the meritorious land in the end. Of course, the land is all small plots of land planned in advance, ranging from twenty to fifty acres, with a number of individual households, hired workers, ready-made houses, simple furniture and so on.
In this way, as long as they survive to retire, they will naturally become small landowners. According to the agreement signed by these individual households, employees and the Free Army, these properties will be managed and maintained for a fee during the service period, and the shares of the property produced each year will be converted to the parties concerned.
Moreover, this merit field is not the only upper limit. It can also be gradually added up with the passage of service time, improvement in military rank, accumulation of merit, and other factors. And when the eldest son serves, the analogous knightly fief can be passed on to the next generation.
Or, after the person concerned unfortunately dies in battle, through a will and trust left in advance, the military property in his name is designated as a lifelong beneficiary or provider; for example, to provide for the deceased to provide for him in his old age, or to provide care. children to adulthood. It can ensure a worry-free life behind you.
Since there is this kind of long-term incentive mechanism through future expected wealth and daily stable income, there is naturally a corresponding punishment mechanism. For example, rebellion, desertion, betrayal of information, or other serious violations of military discipline will also deprive individuals of the qualification to benefit from them.
Of course, this is not only feedback and protection for the soldiers at the lowest level, but also for the officials and senior military officials who are looking forward to it. Since these ordinary soldiers can get rewards from land and industry, they can only expect to get more things in the future.
Therefore, as winter gradually deepens, the activities of all forces and the intertwined fronts also fall into silence; the events and public opinions that have attracted public attention are advancing steadily step by step, and are being anticipated and anticipated by all. Next, waiting for the moment when the fruit is ripe and the fruit falls.
On November 11, as the only sword-wielding saint in the church, he was born as a Roman legionnaire, but he ceded half of his cloak to a beggar in the snow, and received God's inspiration to establish a hermitage and monastery system. St. Martin's Day; from Malena of Avignon and others also arrived in the city.
It's just that the transferred carriage did not return to the city, but drove slowly towards the distance on the pretext of visiting the surrounding scenery. Moreover, the carriage, which seemed to be made of exquisite materials and well-made, was driving smoothly on the gravel road, but it was also swaying vaguely.
In another carriage, Teresa was dressed like a doll/exquisite doll; however, she couldn't help but have a cute look in her eyes. She hugged her knees and huddled in the corner of the large luxury carriage, drawing circles and mouthing... Muttering words like "dog in heat", "female animal", "lower body creature".
However, the next moment, she couldn't help but turn pale and open her mouth to scream. Because, on the soft leather sofa diagonally opposite her, a maid with a silver mask and a headband, wearing a black skirt and a white pocket suddenly appeared silently; holding a large curved sword in her hand, cold and cold Looked at her coldly.
Teresa took a breath of air and then forced out a smile. Instinctively put on an innocent and lovely tone that was harmless to humans and animals, and said to her: "You...Hello, I am Teresa. Madam. 's adopted daughter". "Liya, my lord's weapon." The other party said with a precious word:
On the second day, it was rare for the snow to clear up under the bright sunshine. In the City Hall Square in the center of the city, Jiang Tian publicly announced the establishment of the Sealand Kingdom, the Southern Special Situation Commission and the ad hoc national salvation government to the representatives of all walks of life and citizen groups who had gathered after hearing the news.
However, Jiang Tian did not accept the various claims and titles traced back from the corners of the kingdom's history by his followers; instead, he created a new title and claim of his own. The main purpose is to facilitate publicity and draw a clear line between the past and the conservative old forces.
It may also help some people clarify their positions and boundaries. But in any case, this also means that the Free Army has officially transformed from one of the local forces that persisted in fighting under the name of the Charter Government and the National Assembly to a regular political power seeking the kingdom's governance, as well as the corresponding organizational system.
In addition, Jiang Tian does not intend to continue to use the feudal system that has been passed down through the generations of the kingdom to this day. In other words, in today's era when industry, commerce and maritime trade are beginning to take shape, the layers of noble lords and feudal fiefdom systems have basically come to an end.
That’s why there was the rise of big capital and banker groups in the capital; and the general bankruptcy of the broad knight/jazz class, and even the small and medium-sized nobility; but the royal family, big aristocrats, and high-level bureaucrats who controlled the power of the country were engaged in wanton mergers and Expansive polarization.
The kingdom's continuous turmoil and wars for many years have certainly disrupted large areas including the south; but they have also facilitated the subsequent reconstruction of the ruling order. In particular, several rounds of Republican and liberal governments have searched and confiscated a large number of church properties in various places and sold them to raise funds.
Later, the Free Army used this to sweep away and liquidate the old aristocratic/bureaucratic/church forces in the south. It can be said that there are no decent aristocratic territories left in the various southern provinces; on the basis of this kind of world and power, there is no need to reverse the historical process.
Of course, it would be inappropriate to directly remove this title system or replace it with other titles. Because this feudal system has been in use for so many years, it has already formed a deeply rooted or deeply rooted influence in the hearts of the people; while most people hate the nobility, they also long for it.
Therefore, within the system of the new regime, while retaining titles and ranks as a continuation of identity, Orientalization will be further promoted. That is to say, the title is no longer directly linked to the management rights of entities such as territories and fiefs; instead, only honorary titles and status benefits with stable income remain.
That is, you can own castles, manors, and other real estate, but only the income from designated/non-designated areas is left. Only those with corresponding titles can enjoy corresponding honors and pomp, as well as courtesy equivalent to the corresponding official class, as well as priority rights in some public places and official institutions.
From this point of view, the Tang Dynasty, which was in the feudal centralized state at another time and space, undoubtedly had ready-made experience. Next, Jiang Tian has already thought about the candidate as the first chief executive of the new southern government. Immediately, Feius, who was the first to persuade him to join, was summoned to him.
"I have decided to deprive you of your title of chief advisor and your salary." Jiang Tian announced in public: Then he looked at the expression of this noble man who was full of dissoluteness without surprise, and then he slowly spoke. Said: "From today on, you are the chief executive of the national salvation government and are responsible for preparing and presiding over the corresponding administrative meetings."
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