The news that Yang Ming was giving out goat meat soup for free quickly spread throughout the territory.
Before long, a large crowd gathered here, staring longingly at the chunks of meat boiling in the large pot.
“Mom, I’m so hungry. When can we eat?” In the packed crowd, a little boy dressed in tattered clothes tugged at a woman’s hand.
This little boy had come to seek refuge today. Before that, he had gone two days without eating.
“Good boy, wait a little longer. You’ll be able to eat soon.” Although the woman was also suffering from hunger, she gently comforted the little boy.
The others were also tormented by the tempting aroma of the goat meat soup.
“Is there really free food to eat?”
“Lord is truly too benevolent. We of the dwarf race are willing to follow Lord Yang Ming forever!”
“Unbelievable. In this world, where food is more expensive than gold, lord is actually willing to give us food for free?”
“Thank the Mother Earth. Amen!”
As the aroma of the meat grew stronger, the refugees and Dwarves became increasingly impatient, and the murmuring grew louder and more chaotic.
At this moment, Yang Ming was standing on a high platform, calculating the resources harvested today.
First, ten thousand units of timber and ten thousand units of stone blocks had all been collected.
Four level-two buildings in the territory had also been completed: the blacksmith shop, Lord's Manor, spring water（resource treasure）, and warehouse.
In other words, only the final condition remained. Once he gathered 200 national fortune points, he could raise the territory to the next level.
“However, I only have 65 national fortune points right now. How can I quickly obtain the remaining 135?” Yang Ming fell into deep thought.
Raising the territory's level was simply too important.
If he could not build a king-level territory within one month, Huaxia would fall.
Moreover, during this period, he had to remain constantly vigilant against invasions by alliances such as the Dongying Nation, South Korea, and the United States.
Therefore, during the remaining 25 days, Yang Ming had to raise the territory's level as quickly as possible. He could not waste time.
“I’ve got it.” Suddenly, inspiration struck Yang Ming, and he thought of a way to quickly obtain national fortune points.
That was…
Drawing up a grand vision!
Yang Ming took a few steps forward and slowly walked before the crowd, then cleared his throat heavily:
“Ahem, silence!”
The moment Yang Ming appeared, the people below knelt one after another and shouted in unison:
“Greetings, lord!”
Yang Ming waved his hand and said, “Rise.”
The people gradually stood up and looked at Yang Ming with awe.
Yang Ming gathered his breath and spoke in a clear, resonant voice:
“Before we begin the meal, I have one thing to announce. That is…”
At this point, Yang Ming deliberately paused for a moment, then shouted:
“Starting tomorrow, I will lead everyone in building a safe city!”
His voice was so loud that it carried to every corner.
“Hmm? Build a city?” Everyone looked puzzled and exchanged glances, unable to understand the meaning of those words.
Yang Ming slowly raised his right hand and spoke loudly:
“I plan to establish a city where everyone will have ample food and clothing, and where the people can live and work in peace and contentment. What I ultimately want is a nation that is prosperous, strong, democratic, civilized, harmonious, free, equal, just, and governed by law!
From now on, this place shall be called… Huaxia City.
I guarantee that in the days to come, every one of you will have enough to eat. Everyone will be able to own a home, marry and have children, and enjoy a peaceful old age!”
These few sentences immediately left the people below dizzy with excitement.
“Lord, does such a golden age truly exist?” someone could not help asking.
Yang Ming did not answer at once. Instead, he opened his arms, and in the next moment, he took a large bag of food from the system storage.
In the eyes of the others, Yang Ming seemed to produce a huge amount of food by magic.
This action made everyone’s eyes widen.
Such a miracle could only be accomplished by a transcendent from legend.
Lord was actually a transcendent? Heavens! They had actually gained the protection of a transcendent… Everyone present became incredibly excited.
In this world, transcendents were among the most honored beings. They were powerful experts capable of tearing apart an evil dragon with their bare hands!
Yang Ming threw several bags of food down and continued:
“Follow me. When Huaxia becomes the ruler of this world in the future, everyone here will be my founding heroes. At that time, a golden age belonging to all of us will finally descend.
“And you—the people present—you are the true Heroes!”
Yang Ming’s sonorous and powerful voice reached everyone’s ears.
Who could fail to yearn for a free, equal Utopia where everyone could live and work in peace and contentment?
Everyone became intensely excited. They looked at Yang Ming with almost fanatical gazes and shouted:
“Long live lord!”
“Lord, we will follow you to the death!”
【Ding~】
【Under your encouragement, your residents’ sense of belonging to the territory has greatly increased, and their happiness has also risen substantially. You are rewarded with 70 national fortune points.】
【Detected: Chen Jian’s loyalty has increased to 100, and Cocolite’s loyalty has increased to 100. Each is rewarded with 40 national fortune points.】
“Hmm?” Hearing the system’s voice, Yang Ming was overjoyed.
Sure enough, just as he had thought, he could obtain national fortune points by winning people’s hearts through drawing up a grand vision.
As the old saying goes, those who win the people’s hearts win the world.
Since ancient times, the people’s support has always been the foundation of a nation.
What surprised Yang Ming, however, was that raising one person’s loyalty to 100 could also grant national fortune points.
In short, his national fortune points had now risen to 215, satisfying the requirements for advancement!
“System, I want to upgrade the territory.” Yang Ming immediately issued the command.
【Upgrade in progress. Estimated time: six hours.】
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“In six hours, my territory will be upgraded to advanced grade.” Yang Ming was so happy that he could barely close his mouth.
By then, as long as he advanced one more step and upgraded to a special-grade territory, Yang Ming would be able to unlock the special shop that came with the【Supreme Overlord】.
Yang Ming’s talent: He could obtain one Point every second, spend one Point to summon a warrior, or use points to purchase items in the special shop.
Of course, to unlock the special shop, he had to raise the territory’s level to special grade.
This was also why Yang Ming never spent points recklessly. After all, the special shop was his greatest hope of Turning the Tables!
“Heh heh, don’t think too much about it. Let’s eat first.” At that moment, Yang Ming’s stomach suddenly growled.
Then Yang Ming swept his hand out and shouted:
“My people, it’s time to eat!”
A burst of cheers erupted from the crowd. They then eagerly formed orderly lines and waited for the food to be distributed.
Before long, bowl after bowl of steaming goat meat soup was evenly distributed to every person.
Of course, the warriors received more food. In addition to the goat meat soup, each received an extra piece of fine-grade demon wolf Meat.
Fine-grade meat was highly nourishing and could not be compared with ordinary meat.
As long as one ate enough of it, it could directly increase one’s personal combat power.
Cocolite stood among the crowd and also received a bowl of goat meat soup. It smelled wonderful, and there was quite a lot of meat in it.
At the very least, she had never eaten a portion of meat this large from the day she was born until now.
“It smells so good.” Unable to suppress her excitement, Cocolite picked up a piece of meat with her hand and stuffed it into her mouth. In an instant, the mouthwatering aroma overwhelmed her taste buds.
“Mom, it’s really delicious.” Tears of emotion streamed down Cocolite’s face.
When Cocolite was seven, she had once been fortunate enough to find a small piece of pork belly discarded by a dwarf noble beside the road. At the time, she had thought that being able to eat one piece of meat a month would be such a wonderful thing.
Until yesterday, that wish had still been an extravagant luxury.
But today, with Yang Ming’s arrival, that luxury had become a dream come true.
“Boo-hoo…” Cocolite cried as she ate the goat meat soup.
Tasting such delicious food made her heart nearly melt.
“From now on, I must do everything in my power—even if it means giving up everything I have—to repay Lord Yang Ming.”
Cocolite looked up at the man standing on the high platform. A seed in her heart had already taken root and begun to sprout.
The others felt the same way.
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