Chapter 8 Family Contribution System
Li Jiawang understood their concerns. In this world, the nobility has never regarded slaves as human beings. In the eyes of these nobles, slaves are not considered people at all; they are merely their private property. While there are rare instances of slaves becoming commoners, such cases are exceedingly few. Hence, these slaves felt both excited and skeptical.
However, when he observed the change in the slave's demeanor and recalled that Li Jiawang was about to leave the imperial capital for the remote Haisen territory, the only place in the empire without any nobility, he felt that this might indeed be the right decision
A few days ago, he was just an ordinary sophomore on Earth, still furious over a girlfriend who broke up with him because he had no money, troubled by how to find a good job and earn a substantial income, and frowning over how to find another beautiful girlfriend
Li Jiawang spoke with some excitement: "Today, I have called you to put down your work and gather in the square to hear my address. I want to tell you two things. First, starting today, I am the master of this estate, as well as the master of this baronial residence, and I am also your new master. I would like to get to know you all, and I hope you will get to know me as well. Second, I want to inform you about some new rules in our baronial residence. From today onward, we will implement a family contribution system. As long as you contribute to the family, whether by inventing a household item or something else, regardless of its usefulness, you will be awarded family contribution points based on its utility. Of course, if you do not invent anything, as long as you work diligently, you will also be awarded family contribution points based on your level of hard work. The specific details on how to earn family contribution points will be announced publicly in this square in a couple of days, and then we will print them along with other rules of the baronial residence in a small booklet for you to review. I hope you will abide by the rules in the future and strive to earn family contribution points by working for the baron."
After Li Jiawang finished speaking, the audience immediately erupted in joy, dancing and waving their hands. This is because, in the world of nobility, family honor is held in the highest regard, and oaths taken in the name of family honor are generally not violated
Tomorrow we will make a trip to the slave market to purchase a batch of slaves, approximately several thousand. You should go down and prepare accommodations for the slaves and the * map * books, as well as food and other supplies
An hour later, in the main courtyard's square, Li Jiawang stood on a temporarily erected platform, overlooking more than a thousand male and female servants below. He couldn't help but feel a sense of wonder in his heart; life is truly marvelous
Now, he has become a noble of a powerful empire, possessing his own territory, with over 1,000 servants at his disposal, and an abundance of wealth that he could never exhaust in ten lifetimes. He no longer needs to worry about how to find a good job; if he wishes, he can become a boss directly. As for beautiful girlfriends, that is even less of a problem. Given his current status, who knows how many beauties would want to throw themselves at him
Butler Salins, upon hearing Li Jiawang mention the family contribution value, immediately resolved to follow him. Coming from a fallen minor noble family himself, he understood the significant impact such a system could have on a noble family. As long as this system was implemented, it would be quite easy for the family to grow strong.
When the male and female slaves in the audience heard that they could be freed from their bondage, their eyes immediately sparkled with dazzling light, as if a long-sick person had suddenly regained their youth. They looked at Li Jiawang with a mix of excitement and skepticism, fearing that this might be an unrealistic dream, hoping he could provide them with some assurance
At this moment, Li Jiawang raised his right hand and said, "I swear by the honor of my family that everything I say today is true"
Retrieving his thoughts, Li Jiawang looked at the audience below, who regarded him with curiosity, fear, jealousy, and other emotions. For the first time, he was speaking under the gaze of so many people; previously, he had only spoken in front of his classmates and had never addressed an audience of over a hundred. Yet, for some reason—perhaps due to his change in status—he now stood on the high platform, overlooking the crowd below. Instead of feeling the slightest bit of shyness or embarrassment, he was filled with a sense of grandeur, as if he were surveying the world and reveling in his own supremacy.
Super families on the mainland almost all implement this system, which indicates that Li Jiawang's future achievements are boundless
We can either purchase slaves from the Slave Trade or recruit some guards from the Imperial Capital's Magic and Martial Arts Academy and other academies. Purchasing slaves from the Slave Trade requires a substantial amount of gold coins; however, these slaves will be branded with the marks of the family and the *Tujia* clan, aligning their interests with the family, ensuring their loyalty and preventing betrayal. Moreover, since slaves are the private property of the master, they are easy to manage and generally do not pose problems. On the other hand, recruiting personnel from the Magic and Martial Arts Academy, while less costly and with higher levels of magic and fighting spirit, results in individuals with lower loyalty and a sense of pride, making them difficult to manage. "Salins explained to Li Jiawang.
However, once a significant number of slaves are transformed into commoners, it will severely undermine their interests, causing the slaves in their possession to become restless. Therefore, if Li Jiawang's words were to reach the ears of other nobles, it would undoubtedly provoke dissatisfaction and hostility among them, potentially leading to his complete isolation.
Li Jiawang returned to the conference hall, took his seat at the head of the table, and said to Salins, "We have too few people in the baron's residence, and we also need to recruit guards. Do you have any suggestions?"
"Yes, my lord baron," Salins replied respectfully, while rising to walk outside
When he heard that a large number of slaves could be conditionally transformed into citizens, his expression changed dramatically, as the nobles on the continent were very averse to the idea of turning slaves into citizens. If only a few or individual slaves were to be transformed into citizens, they would not raise any objections, as they often did this themselves. After all, among the slaves, there were many talented individuals, and transforming them into citizens was the greatest favor, allowing them to pledge their unwavering loyalty. This was also a common and effective method for them to win over the talented among the slaves.
Li Jiawang observed the bewildered expressions of the audience and continued, "Perhaps you may wonder what the family contribution value is for, as it cannot be eaten or worn. What do you need it for? I tell you, the family contribution value will become the most important and precious asset of our baronial estate in the future. As long as you possess sufficient contribution value, you can exchange it for wealth, various cultivation techniques, cultivation resources, and land within our baronial estate. More importantly, you can use it to obtain your freedom. Once your family contribution value reaches a certain amount, you can become a free individual, breaking away from the status of a slave, and from then on, you will no longer be my personal property, but a free citizen. If your contribution value is substantial, you can also use it to request the baronial estate to perform a task for you, such as eliminating an enemy or protecting a relative of someone with whom you have a conflict... If your contribution value is substantial, you can also use it to request the baronial estate to perform a task for you, such as eliminating an enemy or protecting a relative of someone with whom you have a conflict..."