Super Game System-Otherworld King: Rise to Power

Ronald's Camp.A flag fluttered proudly above the administrative center, emblazoned with a bold character for "Ming."Half a month ago, Ronald had named his territory Ming City, drawing inspiration from his homeland's ancient Sun and Moon dynasties. He also renamed his newly trained army of two thousand recruits the Ming Army.But there was another, deeper significance to the character "Ming." Ronald hailed from Earth, and the name echoed his ambitions—just like the Ming Dynasty once expelled invaders and restored the glory of his homeland, he too dreamed of leading an army to sweep across the land, to revive humanity's past brilliance.Of course, he kept these thoughts to himself. Only he knew of his secret resolve.Though snowflakes drifted lazily from the sky, the construction site below was alive with activity.Twenty days ago, Cuihua's crops had finally ripened, and with the abundant fresh fish caught by Ashou, the civilians now had enough food and water. Their once near-starved bodies had recovered, and their faces had regained color.Ashou had also built numerous fish ponds near the Lan Cang River, laying the foundation for future food reserves.On the construction site, the adults shouted commands as they hauled large slabs of blue stone, while children, bundled in thick winter clothes, engaged in snowball fights, creating a lively scene.Cuihua's crops were not limited to staple grains like potatoes, corn, and rice; she also cultivated vast fields of cotton and medicinal herbs, essential for everyday life.With the cotton harvest in hand, Ronald immediately organized the production of cotton clothing and blankets, ensuring that the people stayed warm during the harsh winter. This warmth didn't just comfort their bodies—it began to heal the cold hearts of the refugees as well.In just one month of frenetic construction, fifty houses had been completed in the city.Unlike most buildings in the Tianheng continent, these were designed by Ah Qiang according to Ronald's specifications—apartment-style residences, three stories high, with four units per floor, and five families in each unit. This arrangement made the most efficient use of space.At present, with an average family size of three, these fifty houses could only accommodate around 9,000 people. After some deliberation, Ronald and his advisers decided to implement a simple reward-and-punishment system: those who performed well in construction could move in early.Once the system was introduced, the enthusiasm of the civilians skyrocketed. Who wouldn't want to move into a new house?Work resumed at full speed, and Ronald was confident that it wouldn't be long before the housing problem for all 30,000 people would be solved.The new army's training was progressing steadily, though slowly. Ronald didn't know much about military training, but he understood that for an army to be effective, discipline was paramount."Soldiers live to obey orders!" he often reminded his troops during inspections, even personally demonstrating drills and commands from his previous life. He urged Liu Long and Lin Chong to lead by example—first, learn to stand; then, learn to walk.For an entire month, the new recruits didn't focus on anything other than following orders and learning military discipline.Though it left them confused at times, the fact that they were well-fed and received regular pay was motivation enough. For these recruits, who had rarely tasted meat, the prospect of being well-fed and clothed was worth their commitment.As for the Peiyuan Pills, Ronald had not yet distributed them. The supply was limited, and the recruits' loyalty hovered around 80%. He planned to wait until their average loyalty reached 90 before distributing the pills.Lin Chong, a seasoned instructor with the elite Eight Hundred Imperial Guards, quickly grasped the essence of Ronald's training methods. Meanwhile, Liu Long, preoccupied with other duties, had Lin Chong oversee the bulk of the new army's daily training.On the farming front, Cuihua had expanded the planting area by double. Despite the heavy snowfall, the eightfold fertility of the soil ensured that crops could still be planted. Growth would be slower, but it was better than nothing.Zhang Tie's stone-cutting team, known for their efficiency, worked tirelessly even in the freezing cold. As the saying went, "An army's behavior reflects its leader," and his stone-cutting team was no exception—ruthlessly tough, with temperaments to match. They worked bare-chested in winter, making Ronald shiver just watching them.