But these ordinary people in front of me are different; they are strong and muscular, and their energy and spirit are exceptional.
If it weren't for their extremely ordinary clothing and appearance, which clearly indicated that they were people living at the very bottom of society, Gongbu Qiuye would have even thought that they were not commoners or serfs, but people from a higher class!
"Our ancestor always cared about the lives of commoners and serfs. He said more than once that commoners and serfs are the cornerstone of the nation," Rowling said with a smile.
Kampot Qiuye murmured to himself, "The cornerstone of the nation..."
Then Gongbu Qiuye looked at Yefeng, her eyes softening.
In Gongbu Qiuye's memory, Luotong, who lived seven hundred years ago, was a man who cared deeply about his country and its people, and he was also very concerned about the lives of commoners and serfs.
However, because it was during wartime, survival was the biggest challenge, and there was no time to worry about anything else.
Therefore, Luo Tong was willing but unable to help the common people and serfs.
But now, seven hundred years later, the human race is in a period of excessive peace, and it seems that his old friend finally has a chance to show his skills!
"Don't be so surprised. You're already so surprised by just seeing these commoners and serfs. You'll be so shocked your eyes will pop out of your head in a moment," Ye Feng said with a chuckle.
“I never imagined that after seven hundred years, you would still be so fond of joking,” said Gongbu Qiuye.
In Gongbu Qiuye's memory, Luo Tong was a very serious person. Although he would occasionally joke, he was very serious and earnest most of the time.
"What you're saying is really true. Seven hundred years ago, I was fighting every day, almost every day I was battling against the Crimson-Tailed Beast. My body was never dry with blood. How could I be relaxed and happy?" Ye Feng said irritably.
“That’s true.” Gongbu Qiuye nodded.
Night Wind led the main force forward, almost like a ostentatious parade through the city.
Night Wind did this on purpose.
He wanted everyone in Silla City to see that although the Crimson-Tailed Beast was a terrifying monster, the Silla City army was strong enough to protect everyone living there.
If the Crimson-Tailed Beasts don't come, fine. But if they do attack, the new army of Silla City will make them suffer!
It must be said that Ye Feng's move was indeed very effective. Seeing the corpses of these red-tailed beasts, the commoners and serfs were initially afraid, but then they were filled with joy and excitement!
They shouted the name of Night Wind as if Night Wind were the great hero of this war, the one who annihilated these Crimson-tailed Beasts.
Then Ye Feng shouted, "Don't thank me, everyone. I didn't actually lift a finger the whole time, so it wasn't me who protected you, but our legion that protected you, every single soldier of Silla City who protected you!"
"You should thank them, thank every single one of them! You must always remember that no matter what dangers you encounter, the new-style army of Silla City will be your strongest shield!"
Upon hearing Ye Feng's words, every soldier in the new infantry corps blushed with excitement.
They straightened their backs and followed Ye Feng with neat steps, casting admiring and grateful glances at him.
Gongbu Qiuye asked in confusion, "Why do you give the credit to those ordinary soldiers?"
"What do you mean I'm giving the credit to ordinary soldiers? This credit rightfully belongs to them," Ye Feng said earnestly.
“But the people believe the credit belongs to you, and therefore support and love you even more. Isn’t that a good thing for you?” Gongbu Qiuye asked again.
Night Wind shook his head and said, "Wrong, this is not a good thing, but a bad thing. Although the public's love and support for me is more beneficial than harmful, it is more harmful than beneficial for the entire city of Sinra!"
"The glory of the collective should not be attributed to individuals. What Xinluo City needs is not one or two heroic figures, but a strong and prosperous collective, a community with a shared future."
Gongbu Qiuye lowered his head slightly and fell into deep thought, his expression gradually becoming serious.
Gongbu Qiuye vaguely felt that after seven hundred years of accumulation, his old friend had undergone tremendous changes.
But this is a good change, and it is a change that may bring about a transformation in this era!
Suddenly, rows of three- or four-story gray-white buildings came into view of Kampot Qiuye.
Upon closer inspection, Gongbu Qiuye was astonished, for the buildings were seamless from top to bottom, without any gaps, clearly not made of stone and bricks!
"What... what materials are these made of? And there are so many of them, it seems like they don't end!" Gongbu Qiuye exclaimed in shock.
Rowling said with a proud look, "This is a material called cement, which our ancestors also called concrete. When this material is mixed with water, it forms a mud-like substance, but after a period of time it becomes very strong."
"And it also contains steel bars... Steel bars are rods about the thickness of an index finger made of steel, with patterns on them. The old man said that these patterns can increase friction, thus making the steel bars bond more firmly to the concrete."
Gongbu Qiuye stared in disbelief at Luo Lin and then at Ye Feng.
He could understand every single word Rowling said, but when those words were put together, he found that he couldn't understand them at all!
But that wasn't the point. Gombu Qiuye immediately asked, "Who are these houses for? Are they for the soldiers of your strange legion?"
Ye Feng chuckled and said, "Of course the soldiers of the legion can live in these houses, but these houses are not just for them. In fact, everyone in the entire city of Silla can live in these houses."
"The entire city of Silla? Everyone?" Gongbu Qiuye was even more shocked.
“That’s right, everyone.” Night Wind nodded.
"Including the common people and serfs?" Gombo Qiuye pressed.
“Including them,” Night Wind nodded.
After a pause, Ye Feng continued, "Moreover, soon there will be no more commoners and serfs, because I plan to abolish the system of commoners and serfs. At that time, they will all be citizens of Silla City."
"citizen……"
As he murmured those two words, a storm raged within Gongbu Qiuye.
Everything that happened here had overturned his understanding, and he felt that his worldview, values, and outlook on life were about to collapse!
But Gongbu Qiuye felt that there was nothing wrong with it, on the contrary, it was quite good, as good as it could be!
There were no commoners, no serfs; everyone was an equal citizen, and everyone could live in this rather special three-story building.
Is there anything better than this?
Gongbu Qiuye felt that there was nothing more to come up with, since he couldn't think of anything else!
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