Chapter 19: Twenty Years of Useless Work
Metals need to wait, after all, the Wayne Group's steel mill needs to adjust to produce new alloys, and Alfred is busier every day than Bruce Wayne, and Bruce Wayne decides to attend the inauguration of a library, which was donated by Lex Luthor.
The geography of this world is a bit peculiar, the metropolis is next to Gotham City, and Gotham City is still Vice City, which means that Batman's efforts for more than twenty years are equal to nothing, and Bruce Wayne finally asked about this today.
Bruce Wayne was going to the inauguration dinner in the library in the evening, and when he had nothing to do during the day, he watched Murphy design his new suit there, and suddenly asked, "Murphy, what do you think I have done right or wrong for so many years?" The sudden question made Murphy stunned and turned to look at Bruce Wayne.
"Why do you suddenly ask that?" Murphy said that he did not understand, Bruce Wayne has always been the most determined, even if he sacrifices himself, to implement his philosophy.
"You said that you are here to learn, although I don't know what to study, but it is related to the soul, so I also think again, can I learn from you?" Bruce Wayne sat down on the side, Murphy floating cross-legged.
"Oh, it seems to make some sense, let's learn from each other! But I'm not going to comment on your past, I just want to say what I'd do, so that's fine, right? Murphy thought about it for a while, and he actually didn't agree with Batman's approach, so he simply didn't comment on it.
"Yes, let me see your thoughts!" Bruce Wayne also understood that he and Murphy should have different ideas, since it was to study, listen to what the other party would do.
"First of all, according to your conditions, you have the Wayne Group and the ability to make Gotham City better. If I were you, then first of all, I would not act as a vigilante, but first of all I would make a comprehensive plan for Gotham City, your wealth and group are your greatest strength, then if I am you, I will make the most of it. ”
"This plan should be in all aspects, especially the transformation of the city, what is the source of crime?" Murphy asked, looking at Bruce Wayne.
"Greedy?" Bruce Wayne was the first reason that came to mind.
"It's true to be greedy, but that's for some people, most of them because of poverty, if you're a person with a regular income and can support your family, then would you take risks and do some criminal acts like robbery, extortion, etc.?"
"Well, no, if you get caught, then it's all over, but what if the benefits are higher?"
"You're talking about a small group of criminals who are standing on the top of the darkness, and I'm talking about the small characters, and these small characters are the largest part of the population, right?"
"Yes!"
"That's good, what I want to do is to try to put an end to the birth of these small characters, use my greatest advantages, and strive to build Gotham City, involving every corner and industry of Gotham City, transforming the city into a modern metropolis, and giving everyone in Gotham City a job."
"This ...... It's almost impossible to do. Bruce Wayne was amazed.
"You couldn't do it at the time, but what if you kept doing it for 20 years? So how far can you do it now? Murphy asked rhetorically.
"I ...... I don't know! But it's not that simple, and the corrupt city guys, the rotten cops, they're all part of the evil in Gotham City. Bruce Wayne was confused.
"I don't know how much I can do in twenty years, but I'm sure half of Gotham City will be yours now, and half of them will listen to you, and they'll be obedient to you because they work for you. And is it up to you to decide the mayoral election? And is the appointment of the chief of police at your pick? So can the overall crime in Gotham City be suppressed? ”
"It makes sense, I didn't even think of it for so many years!" Bruce Wayne suddenly became a little annoyed.
Murphy laughed, the Bat Master told others that his superpower was money, but he didn't use the true power of money, if he buried himself in the development of Wayne Group and started to build Gotham City, then he would now be the master of Gotham City. It may not be easy, but it's easier than him being Batman, isn't it?
"Indeed, you have been giving up your greatest advantage and using personal force to fight evil, and you also have a bad habit, that is, not killing!"
"It's not right to kill someone!"
"It's really wrong, but those who are extremely evil should be killed, instead of being locked up and waiting for the next time to come out and do evil, you are tantamount to harming others, of course this is a matter of philosophy, you can disagree with my statement."
"Hey, is it too late for me to do something?" Bruce Wayne still seems to be sticking to his no-kill philosophy, but he wants to make some changes.
"Of course, you can do it at any time, and you still have twenty years to renovate Gotham City, starting with a plan and then completing it step by step, a modern and beautiful city, going deep into all industries, especially apartment houses."
"Apartment homes? Is this important? ”
"Of course, a good living environment, low rents and no property taxes are important!"
"I see!"
"Also, a lot of construction requires a lot of workers, especially the construction industry and municipal infrastructure, and Gotham City is too old."
"But the city government may not be willing to approve such a big project!"
"Hehe, electricity, running water, gas, the Internet and urban transportation are all profitable industries, so you should invest. Plus, it's a city, and you're counting it for twenty years. ”
"Makes sense, I'll let people plan first, will you go with me in the evening to see? Anyway, the materials haven't arrived yet! ”
"It's good!" Murphy nodded in agreement, after all, you can first contact Wonder Woman, the Amazon goddess who also has thousands of years of life, and it is not bad to take a closer look.
After the two of them discussed, Bruce Wayne couldn't wait to call and inform his group's design department to give him a plan for a complete transformation of Gotham City.
This decision shocked the Wayne Group, the chairman is still unmarried, a famous playboy, although the group has a good momentum of development, but he suddenly proposed such a big plan, I don't know if it was a momentary impulse.