Endless Winter: My Camp Upgrades Infinitely Chapter 1304 - 427: The Purpose of the Hongmen Martial Arts Competition, Advancement of the Ancestral Festival Day_2

Finally, the Camp Supply Department remains. These individuals primarily seek the cultivation resources from the Treasure Tower, plus the merchandise hawked by South City's merchants and vendors. We'll direct the Camp Supply Headquarters in Xia City to dispatch extra provisions, meeting their demands while generating additional silver for the camp.

If we execute these three duties effectively, once the Martial Arts Competition wraps up, Hongmen's total population won't decline sharply."

Hearing Lin Kai's instructions, Kong Xiu, Zhao Bao, and Li Longkai swiftly cupped their fists and nodded gravely, replying: "We will comply!"

Lin Kai glanced at the seven subordinates, a faint smile creeping across his face as he inquired: "Last year's year-end evaluations placed you all at Class B, right?"

This query sparked excitement among the seven below, including Liu Yuan and Zhao Bao, who nodded enthusiastically.

Great Xia's bureaucratic framework is steadily evolving.

Annually, at year's close, Xia City's Eight Departments perform a unified review of every official. Ratings derive from yearly accomplishments and sundry performances, dictating stipend bonuses tied to official grades.

Beyond mere stipends, these ratings etch into personal files, influencing job security and advancement prospects.

Hence, the year-end review captivates every Great Xia official above all else.

Initiated in Da Xia's Third Year, the system has operated for six years, refining its protocols to full maturity.

Ratings hinge chiefly on achievements, comprising no less than seventy percent of the criteria. An official's merits stem mainly from the aggregate revenue creation value generated by their assigned site over the year.

Evidently, Great Xia established outer sites to funnel resources back to central Xia City; revenue value quantifies resource haul precisely, rewarding higher yields with superior evaluations for site overseers.

Hongmen fell under Great Xia's control just last April, launching operations in July—barely a year in. Yet, its prior year's revenue creation value placed 10th among vast sites, trailing only the Outer City's six districts and the trio of major outposts: Long Mountain, Wuyuan, and Bashang.

Such stellar results elevated the Hongmen Eight Departments' leaders beyond Class B ratings.

Lin Kai exceeds Class B himself; among the seven here, only Liu Yuan matches his level, per his recollection. Li Longkai sits at mid-Class B among the remaining six, with the other five at lower tiers.

For fourth-rank officials, Class B—spanning upper, middle, lower—yields 1.8 to 1.2 million Contribution Value points in stipends. That's the spark behind their thrilled response to last year's ratings.

Over a million Contribution Value points in one lump sum tempts even veteran Great Xia mid-to-high ranks. Higher grades amplify rewards, with Class A unlocking superior extras.

Lin Kai raised last year's assessment deliberately. Liu Yuan, Military Department Commander, piped up first with a chuckle: "My lord, riding this wave, will Hongmen's yearly revenue creation value crack the top five?"

His words ignited zeal in their eyes; all swiveled toward front-stage Lin Kai.

"Top five?"

Lin Kai's face twisted oddly; scanning the assembly, he spoke cautiously, "Back in Xia City early this month for reports—excluding May—Hongmen's first-four-months revenue creation value hit seventh among camp-large sites, behind Xia City's East One, East Two, East Four, East Five districts, plus Long Mountain and Bashang outposts..."

This revelation lit up their faces with thrill and delight.

Unimpressed by their glee, Lin Kai grinned fiercely and pressed on, "Factoring in May's revenue creation value, I project Hongmen climbs two spots higher."

From seventh, two steps up lands fifth!

Shock rippled across their features, joy blazing brighter.

Little surprise Liu Yuan eyed top five; Lin Kai's odd vibe made sense. Sustaining pace, Hongmen eyes top three inescapably, maybe even the crown.

"Top revenue site sees Eight Departments' lowest rating at mid-Class A. For fourth-rank scales, stipends start at 2.5 million Contribution Value points, plus Craftsmen Department weapon tailoring, and Lord's bonus at year-end Cold Yuan Banquet..."

Zhao Bao's murmur drew Liu Yuan, the other six, and lead Lin Kai into thoughtful silence, eyes burning deeper.

Lin Kai snapped back first, tone laced with motivation: "Gentlemen, first place's perks are immense, yet Hongmen alone hungers for it.

Never mind East City's elite districts; Long Mountain clings to vast resources with five silver mines; Wuyuan spans immense waters; Bashang boasts Moao Mountain and Jiuqu Water Area...

Overtaking these powerhouses proves arduous; as we charge ahead, rivals won't idle!"