This was precisely what Michael had intended.
By ensuring each soldier received fair rewards for their contributions, he aimed to fuel their drive for battle. When Michael first proposed this system, the conservative nobility had opposed it vehemently, arguing it disrupted traditional hierarchical structures.
As a result, he was only able to implement the system within his personal forces. Yet, even within this limited scope, the benefits his soldiers enjoyed quickly became the talk of the fortress.
The soldiers boasted not only of their earnings and rewards but also of the land they could secure upon returning home. This drew envy and discontent from those in other units, who began to feel increasingly demoralized.
"Why didn't our commander think of this? Look at Michael's troops—they've hit the jackpot with that point system," one soldier grumbled, his gaze fixed on Michael's men.
