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... paid on a daily basis or per task.

Officials, knights, and soldiers received monthly salaries since they were part of reputable government organizations. However, in the private sector, payments were made as needed.

This was because overall social trust and credit were low.

On top of that, there were too many people living hand-to-mouth.

“With tomorrow being uncertain, you expect them to wait a month? It’s a wonder they don’t start fights with knives.”

The ...

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