Those nobles often keep the benefits for themselves first, and only the leftovers reach the common people, but here the policy is directly read to everyone.
An official turned to explain to the Marys: "These decrees will be posted immediately on announcement pillars, so there's no need to worry about information delays.
The distribution of grain, seeds, iron tools, and oxen is public, and the territory will first ensure everyone's basic needs, then distribute additional rewards based on labor and contribution."
Behind all this, Mary vaguely realized that this city was quietly accomplishing something amazing:
It was absorbing people. Whether they were refugee drifters, displaced artisans, or merchants from the north and south, the Red Tide Territory was taking them in one by one.
Those with strength joined the construction teams repairing city walls, opening fields, and paving roads.
