Chapter 223 - Formulating a New Social Class System
Bai Ze's current appearance is undoubtedly above average. If the full score is ten points, there is definitely a level of seven points now.
Compared to his first five, the improvement is quite significant. However, throughout his evolution, the people who have been by his side have been almost unaware. Even he himself had a hard time noticing the change.
But for people like Nangong Ling and Nangong Yi who saw him for the first time, the situation was different. If they had seen Bai Ze's photo a month ago, they would undoubtedly have been surprised.
Among all the people who were actually present, the one with the biggest physical change was Bai Ze. Although Shangguan Bingxue and Chen He are also first-order existences, the appearance improvement that the two of them have obtained through evolution is not as great as his.
As for the reason, it may be because Shangguan Bingxue and Chen He were almost perfect from the beginning, even without the intervention of soul power and soul records.
In terms of physique, although Bai Ze is now wearing comfortable sportswear, the muscles that contain explosive power and domineering cannot be completely hidden.
Nangong Ling and Nangong Yi looked at those eyes as black as night, and both brother and sister felt that this gaze was as deep as a bottomless black hole. No matter how hard you try, you can't guess what the young man in front of you thinks.
Bai Ze was not only surprised by the strength of the two people in front of him, but also a little surprised by Nangong Ling's beauty. Of course, this little surprise came only after comparing her with most "normal" women. In fact, it is impossible for a woman to attract him by her beauty alone. After all, he has been with succubi like Linglong for a long time.
Shangguan Bingxue saw Bai Ze looking at the new recruits, so he interjected: "These two are newcomers in the regiment, and they joined when you were working in the workshop. The woman's name is Nangong Ling, and the man's name is Nangong Yi. As for their strengthβ"
"Well, before that, I want to talk about another thing." Bai Ze interrupted her. He didn't want everyone present to know the level of someone who might be important in the future.
Shangguan Bingxue frowned slightly, feeling that it was a little rude for Bai Ze to interrupt her. However, she soon calmed down, and that little bit of displeasure magically vanished.
After everyone was silent, Bai Ze began to explain what upset him.
"As you should all know, our camp has simple class rules, divided into three classes, which are ordinary citizens, noble citizens, and royals. This class was enough in the past, because the number of people below was about the same. We don't have that much control, but that number has increased little by little, and there will undoubtedly be more to come. β
Some people's eyes lit up slightly when they heard this. Many people have realized that there are many problems in the current social system, but the problem that needs to be solved as soon as possible is the obvious difference in status.
Humans are inherently greedy and competitive creatures. With a clear class distinction, it is natural for some people to be dissatisfied. But at the same time, this discontent may become a fuse in the future, which will make more and more people strive to climb higher classes.
Bai Ze explained a few more words, so that those who didn't understand understood something.
"There is no doubt that the previous society has completely collapsed."
Everyone was silent, and some even nodded unconsciously. It's been a month since the end came, but the central government has given no news except for one camp led by local officials. No one had any hope for the emergence of a Chinese government or army; They know that they will have to rely on themselves in the future.
"Now that the system of the old society has collapsed, I have decided to build a new one." Bai Ze said in a deep voice, and then someone gasped.
Several people present were a little excited, they understood what Bai Ze meant by this.
Luo Ning, who was only nine years old, looked at Bai Ze with a pair of pure big eyes, and asked innocently, "Brother Bai, what do you mean by the new society?" β
Bai Ze chuckled, looked at the girl half-jokingly and half-seriously, and replied, "That is, Big Brother Bai wants to be the king!" β
"Wow! Big Brother Bai, if you are a king, then I will be a princess! Luo Ning's eyes lit up, and a bright smile appeared on her face. She clearly liked the idea of him being king.
"Hahaha!" Bai Ze laughed, the mana was sent out of his palm, Luo Ning's body floated easily, let her sit on his lap, and the girl also laughed loudly.
However, the reaction of everyone in the room was quite mixed. Unlike the innocent little girl, the adults knew what Bai Ze's words meant.
"This ...... King? Nangong Yi couldn't help but be dumbfounded. He looked at the young man sitting on the throne, as if looking at a madman, "You...... You're kidding? β
Bai Ze glanced at him lightly, and the corners of his lips turned up slightly.
"What do you think?" He asked rhetorically, his voice as serious as possible.
Fu Yunlong listened to Bai Ze's words, and seeing that he was telling the truth, he finally couldn't sit still.
"Wait! King? Bai Ze, that's the same as and-" His words were stuck in his throat, and he couldn't go on. No one contradicted him, but he realized that what he was about to say was nonsense.
Government? Where is the government now? Is there still an active government?
As for the army...... Fu Yunlong is a veteran, but even so, he and his subordinates were abandoned like dogs, and even several brothers were shot dead by their former comrades.
In the end, Fu Yunlong sighed, his shoulders drooped, and he sat down helplessly. The soldier, who once held the rank of sergeant, realized that trying to bring Hua Guo back in time was nothing more than a dream.
Isn't he wearing the armor of a monster he's never seen before? Today leather armor replaces bulletproof vests, and tomorrow tanks can be replaced by magical weapons made of some kind of monster material.
With the intervention of mana, the world has changed. People are changing, too. As a result, rules, lifestyles, and society as a whole also need to change to adapt to the changes.
Thinking of this, Fu Yunlong's mood improved significantly. He looked at Bai Ze and said seriously: "As long as you don't hurt the innocent, I am willing to serve you!" β
"I'm glad you said that." Bai Ze chuckled and nodded with satisfaction. No matter what Fu Yunlong had in mind, a brave and experienced soldier was highly welcome.
Bai Ze looked at everyone present and asked with a calm face:
"Are any of you dissatisfied with what I say?"
The crowd looked at each other, but no one stood up. Many people are afraid of being punched in the head by Bai Ze.
Unexpectedly, the first person to speak was Cai Jingyi:
"Boss, if you ......"
"Go on." Bai Ze nodded calmly. He knew what Cai Jingyi wanted to say. The girl tries to unravel the others' doubts.
Cai Jingyi was relieved to see that he was not angry, and then continued:
"If you want to be king, how can you change the current social system?"
Bai Ze did not hesitate and said, "I plan to use the social pyramid system of the Middle Ages, but with a slight modification. β
Shangguan Bingxue, Wu Yijun, Chen He and the others looked at him with different expressions, but Bai Ze didn't seem to mind and continued.
"From top to bottom: king, superior nobles and army, inferior nobles, superior citizens, inferior citizens...... And finally, serfs...... Also known as slaves! β
Slave!
Hearing the word slave and maid, Chen He and Wu Yijun gasped. While they had anticipated it, it didn't alleviate their shock. As members of the elite families of the Chinese government and military, slavery was something they could not agree to under any circumstances. It's not a matter of principle!
It wasn't just them, everyone in the room was terrified. However, no one dared to interject.
Shangguan Bingxue frowned, as if he wanted to say something, and suddenly, as if he realized something, the corners of his lips rose slightly, and his eyes flashed with a playful light.
Bai Ze explained the social system and class divisions.
There is no need to explain that the king is an absolute ruler.
The upper nobility was divided into several small classes; Grand dukes, dukes and marquises.
The ranks of the army remained the same as they are today, but there were some minor changes.
The lower nobility, like the upper nobility, was divided into three subclasses: earls, viscounts, and barons.
There is no subdivision of the upper class citizens. This huge team is made up of all the people who work with it. Their treatment may vary depending on the accomplishments of the work.
There is also no subdivision of the lower class citizens. They were all people who did nothing, except that slaves were the lowest class. They all eat the worst meals, sleep in the worst accommodations, and enjoy zero privileges because there is no private property, and even the clothes they wear do not belong to them. They are like slaves, the only difference is that they can still leave at will.
"As for the slave ......maid," Bai Ze paused, a cold light flashed in his eyes.
"Those who betray the camp will be executed, and their families will be turned into slaves and forced into hard labor. Even if the inferior nobles decide to kill them or play with them at will, there is no problem. β
"Those who strongly oppose the royal way, once captured, will have the opportunity to join the new army, where they can receive merit and, like other citizens. But if they resist, they will be forced to be slaves for the rest of their lives! β
"Whoever rapes and kills innocent will be reduced to slavery. But if anyone dares to touch a child's hair, he will be put to death, without exception! β
Bai Ze's voice was as cold as ice. Especially the last; His voice seemed to come from the demons of hell. Everyone looked at Luo Ning, who was sitting on his lap with a look of selflessness, and they all found that the leader was quite kind to children.
There was a long silence in the room.
The small leaders of the armed squad looked around anxiously, knowing that their status was not enough to make a proposal at such a meeting, while those who really had the right to speak bowed their heads and fell into deep thought.