Counter-Insurgency Reward System

Overview

A structured reward hierarchy for military achievements designed to incentivize both combat success and enemy defections during counter-insurgency operations.

Steps

1. Establish Reward Tiers by Enemy Rank

   • Great General (大将): 5000 jin gold, 10,000 household fief, noble rank
   • Column General (列将): 3000 jin gold, 5000 household fief
   • Lieutenant General (裨将): 2000 jin gold, 2000 household fief
   • 2000-shi officials: 1000 jin gold, 1000 household fief
   • 1000-shi officials: 500 jin gold, 500 household fief

2. Create Defection Incentives

   • Troops surrendering (10,000+ men): Same as capturing Great General
   • City surrendering (10,000+ households): Same as capturing Great General
   • Scale rewards proportionally for smaller numbers

3. Apply Multipliers

   • Double standard military regulations for all rewards
   • Those with existing titles receive additional grants, not replacements

4. Ensure Payment Credibility

   • Declare specific funding sources
   • Promise immediate disbursement
   • Communicate widely to both own troops and enemy

5. Include Lower Ranks

   • Create graduated scale for minor officials
   • Ensure every participant has potential for reward

Decision Points

• Rewards must be credible and achievable
• Balance generosity against available resources

Expected Outcomes

• High motivation among troops
• Encouraged defections from enemy forces
• Clear understanding of compensation for risks

Verification

1. Confirm that reward tiers are clearly defined for all ranks (from 大将 down to minor officials) and communicated to both own troops and the enemy.
2. Validate that funding sources are declared and payment credibility is established before rewards are promised.
3. Ensure defection incentives are scaled proportionally and include provisions for units of varying sizes (10,000+ down to smaller groups).