Rome Must Perish-Chapter 228 - 149: The Allegiance of the Skodisqi People_2

"Three years!" Maximus saw the other person’s expression worsen and suddenly raised his voice: "Just three years of hard work to contribute to our Nix Tribe, proving your sincerity to all the tribesmen, and during these three years, you will become familiar with the tribe’s life, understand and consciously abide by the tribe’s laws. Then you will become an official tribesman of the Nix Tribe, enjoying the same rights as other tribesmen. For instance, each will be allotted 50 acres of land, can be enlisted by the tribe, and fight for the tribe...

Note! If they manage to kill an enemy in direct combat, they will be promoted from ordinary tribesmen to second-class tribesmen, and the tribe will allocate him an additional 10 acres of land and he will earn the respect of other tribesmen.

If in the next battle he kills two enemies, he will be promoted from second-class to first-class tribesmen, and the tribe will allocate him an additional 20 acres of land.

If he then kills three more enemies, he will be promoted from first-class tribesmen to Knight, and the tribe will allocate him an additional 20 acres of land..."

Emmerich listened to Maximus’s words, initially dissatisfied but then calmed, and gradually, his face lit up with surprise, his mouth widened in astonishment...

As a Druid, Emmerich had not only stayed in various tribes among the Skodisqi people, but had also visited other Celtic Tribes to learn and exchange knowledge with other Druids, such as the Boyi people to the north, Taurisci, and Noric people (all of whom belong to the Celtic)...

Even in his youth, he had learned Latin and had some understanding of the powerful neighbor on the Italian Peninsula to the west—Rome. Yet, he had never heard of any power or race having such a strange system until he couldn’t help but interrupt Maximus: "Is this a...decree made by your tribe?"

"Of course, it’s our tribe’s decree, and it is the first decree. It’s not something I casually made up to fool you." Maximus said solemnly: "This decree is called the Twenty Peerage System. From now on, anyone joining my Nix Tribe will start from the lowest level as a Reserve Tribe Member. This is not specifically targeting you Skodisqi people.

Through this decree, our tribe does not consider the background of new entrants—not their lineage, nor their wealth—but solely their contributions to the tribe! The more contributions one makes, the higher their status in the tribe will be, and the more wealth and power they will gain! As long as they have the talent and are willing to work for the tribe, they can easily stand out! I can say that none of the current tribesmen of the Nix Tribe are Nobles, but in the future, each of them could become Nobles!" freёweɓnovel_com

Emmerich instinctively asked, "When everyone becomes Nobles, and there’s no ordinary tribesmen, how will the tribe develop?"

Maximus smiled slightly and didn’t answer.

Emmerich instantly understood: This decree of the Nix Tribe will undoubtedly give the Skodisqi people, who are about to join the tribe, much hope, yet wealth and power still need to be earned through their efforts, especially through warfare!

Nix tribesmen, driven by the decree, will surely burst forth with immense courage and strength. How many tribes will be destroyed as a result? The batches of captives being escorted back, aren’t they the new Reserve Tribe Members? Just like them now!"

Emmerich recalled how the Nix Tribe had, in one stroke today, wiped out two Segestica settlements. This newly emerged tribe evidently possesses a terrifying military power!

Thinking of these, Emmerich couldn’t help but tremble slightly and looked up at the young leader sitting at the front. He appeared calm and was smiling, yet Emmerich seemed to see a blazing fire, one that might turn the entire Great River Plain into a sea of flames!

But Emmerich was not afraid, instead, he was incredibly excited, for only thus could he save his compatriots who were suffering!

"Have you thought it over?" Maximus asked softly: "Are you willing to lead your tribesmen to join the Nix Tribe and become the tribe’s Reserve Tribe Members?"

"I am willing, and I will persuade the other tribesmen to agree!" Emmerich replied without hesitation.

"Excellent!" Maximus smiled, fiercely patting the arm of his chair and said seriously: "From now on, you and I are one family, and family does not speak two languages. Strictly speaking, you are a scholar and also good at healing. The Skodisqi people respect you, and you are also quite familiar with the Segestica people. Therefore, I decided to appoint you as the Medical Officer of the Nix Tribe’s Medical Department, concurrently serving as a consultant to the Political Affairs Hall."

Medical Officer? Political Affairs Hall? Consultant? ... Emmerich felt confused with these unfamiliar terms.

So, Maximus briefly explained the political system of the Nix Tribe to him.

Emmerich listened and was even more astonished: A small tribe wasn’t like other tribes whereby the leader and Nobles simply managed the tribesmen. Instead, it set up multiple departments to meticulously handle tribal affairs, revealing the young leader’s ambition.

"Thank you for the leader’s trust. I am willing to serve as Medical Officer and consultant to the Political Affairs Hall!" Emmerich responded solemnly with a bow.

"As long as you perform well in the next three months as a Medical Officer, I will propose to the Political Affairs Hall to make you an official tribesman! I believe the Chief Officers of various departments will agree, as having a Reserve Tribe Member serving as an officer managing official tribesmen for a long time might cause some complaints." Maximus promised.

Emmerich stubbornly refused this favor, and said: "Since the leader says this Twenty Peerage System is the tribe’s first decree, it should be executed according to the decree, with no one being exceptional. Moreover, healing people is also work, which the tribe arranged for me, and it aligns with the tribe’s requirements for Reserve Tribe Members. Therefore, I am very grateful to the leader for taking care of me, but I still hope to convert to ordinary tribesmen after three years like other Reserve Tribe Members."

"It seems I have chosen the wrong department for you. With your principle-holding attitude, you should become a Deputy Officer in the Legal Department." Maximus said with a smile, unaffected by the other’s refusal, he reminded: "In fact, the Twenty Peerage System has many detailed rules. If a Reserve Tribe Member makes outstanding contributions to the tribe, it is possible to shorten the time to become an official tribesman! But since you insist, then let’s do as you say first."

Maximus actually understood: Emmerich was indeed unwilling to make himself a special case among the Skodisqi people, thus distancing his tribesmen from him and making him less close. He might even have deeper thoughts, using himself as an example, to tell others in the tribe that Reserve Tribe Members can not only do farming, road building, these hard jobs but can also hold official positions and serve the tribe."

Maximus had initially made this promise as a probe, and Emmerich’s response satisfied him. He was not only unconcerned about Emmerich’s intentions but rather supportive because he indeed needed Emmerich to use his prestige to persuade and reassure the Skodisqi people at this time.

As for giving him a consultant role in the Political Affairs Hall, it allowed calling him anytime to consult on matters concerning the Skodisqi people and Segestica people, and if any issues arose with the Skodisqi Reserve Tribes, he could temporarily send Emmerich to resolve them. This would avoid appointing him in a direct management role over the Skodisqi people.

In this regard, Maximus remained somewhat cautious.

"Honorable leader, I have a small request, which I hope you will agree to." Emmerich lightly requested.

"What request?"

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