492 Establishment of a new city
I went home this time and got a big surprise!
Under my persuasion, Master and Boss Su decided to follow me down to the underworld, and by the way, they also brought more than 100 ghosts from the mass grave down to the underworld. When I returned to the fishing village, I placed them one by one, and everyone and every ghost was very satisfied. Of course, I also got what I wanted. Based on the types of high-grade ingredients that I could get my hands on, Master taught me a few Yin dishes that were most suitable for the Fifth Yin Cultivation to eat. In this way, I also successfully solved the problem of slow improvement in cultivation.
With the help of these new populations and Master's superb cooking skills, the already sizable fishing village has taken off economically, and its commerce, fishing, and shipping industry have all taken off again. And because of the population boom, I felt that this nameless fishing village urgently needed a resounding new name, lest outsiders should call it "Victory Village" all the time.
Naturally, the name of Victory Village comes from the Victory, which was the first ship I first made a name for. But I think that if the fishing village wants to continue to develop, it is necessary to take a more formal name, and at the same time, it is necessary to plan the future development direction and establish some management institutions, otherwise there will inevitably be a lot of new problems after there are many people.
For this reason, I invited the village chief Wang Shou and called Liu Han and the sarcastic ghost to discuss the matter together. There are many people, and just a few of us core team members can basically make some major decisions.
However, when I made my intention clear, the sarcastic ghost shook his head and said, "Boss, your business has become so big, why is your vision still so small?" It really shouldn't be! ”
This guy is still so unpleasant to speak, and he scolds his boss at every turn!
However, I was accustomed to its cynical style, and knew that it should have its own different opinions at this time, so I asked it: "Then tell me, just choose a village name, where does the vision need to be?" ”
"I think what needs to be discussed now is not just to choose a village name, but to suggest that you should jump out of the framework of this village, and consider upgrading it and establishing a new Yin City!" The sarcastic ghost said bluntly.
"Establish a new Yin City?" It's not just me now, even Liu Han and Wang Shou can't help but exclaim. This idea is so bold!
I frowned and subconsciously questioned, "Where is it so simple to establish a new Yin City?" At present, the permanent population of the village, including Yin Shu and Oni, is only 3,000, and even the 18 caves where we used to open our noodle shop are more than here. ”
"If you want to be more serious, the topography of the eighteenth cave is not good, it is only suitable for transshipment business, and there is no way to build a decent Yin City." The sarcastic ghost then retorted to me, "There are other Yin cities with a population of less than 3,000 in other places, and as long as we build them well, we will continue to increase the population in the next step." ”
"How to solve the problem of city defense?" I asked again.
For a Yin City, no matter how big or small, security must be considered first. Otherwise, once attacked by hostile forces, it may fall and lose at any time, and the people of the whole city will suffer, the achievements built up after years of hard work will be destroyed, and the accumulated wealth will become the spoils of war for others.
"That's exactly what I suggest you build a Yin City!" The sarcaster tapped his fingers on the table very unceremoniously, as if it were my boss and I was the employee who listened to it, "This fishing village has grown so much that a wall has been built on the path outside the village. And this is a stupid method that I thought of after almost eating the big loss of the water thief's sneak attack, it is simply a remedy! ”
"Even if it's a remedy, it's not too late! What are you angry about? Liu Han really couldn't get used to the appearance of the sarcastic ghost, and raised his foot to kick it off the chair.
The sarcastic ghost was not afraid of me, but he was very afraid of Liu Han, and hurriedly jumped away from the chair. But it still exclaimed: "Now that the village is lively and there are more ways to make money, it is inevitable that some people will covet us, be jealous of us, and even want to beat us up behind our backs!" Therefore, regardless of whether this village wants to establish a Yin City or not, strengthening the city's defense affairs is a top priority! ”
I nodded, and I understood the meaning of the sarcasm. I asked again, "Then what do you think will be beneficial to the establishment of Yin City for the defense of the city?" ”
"It's not called anything good, it's something that has to be done!" The sarcastic ghost was about to jump up in a hurry, and excitedly raised his fist and shouted: "After the establishment of Yin City, we can manage all aspects of the city's affairs justifiably, strengthen population control, collect taxes, and then use these taxes to recruit troops, form an army, and build city defenses, so as to avoid the destruction of the city!" Got it? ”
The village head, Wang Shou, had been listening silently beside him, but then he stood up and said to me solemnly: "What the sarcastic ghost said is very reasonable! I've always had this concern before, but now the population of the village is booming, but the management has not been able to keep up, and it is basically in a state of laissez-faire. Although I have the heart to take care of it, I don't have many ideas like the mocker, and I know how to manage it. If the establishment of a new Yin City can be conducive to the safe construction and future development of the village, I raise my hands in favor! ”
"Then do you agree with giving up the position of village chief and electing my boss as the city lord?" Unexpectedly, the sarcastic ghost quickly grabbed Wang Shou's statement and asked.
I yelled, "Don't talk nonsense! The village chief is naturally still the village chief, and I don't want to be a city lord! ”
The sarcastic ghost did not relent, and shouted loudly: "We here, whether it is prestige, cultivation, leadership temperament or the strength of the troops under our hands, you are the most suitable to be the city lord!" If I can be myself, I don't bother to push you so hard, and you still don't appreciate it? What a good heart that blinded me! ”
I was very angry when I saw that it was talking more and more loudly, and I was going to give it a hard lesson. But Wang Shou echoed at this time: "That's right! Boss Feng, I, Wang Shou, am not a pedantic person, let alone a person who is greedy for power, it is true that only you are the most suitable person to be the city lord in this village! Don't shirk it! ”
Even Wang Shou supported the opinion of the sarcastic ghost, which surprised me, and I was suddenly a little overwhelmed, so I turned my head to look at Liu Han.
Liu Han didn't speak, only nodded solemnly at me. Her meaning is also very clear, and she also supports me to be the city lord of this new Yin City.
The anger that had just risen in me was immediately extinguished, and when I calmed down, I thought that what they said did make sense. Originally, it was just a small nameless fishing village, and the whole village added up to less than a hundred ghosts. It was when I arrived in the fishing village on the boat that triggered a series of huge changes.
Especially after I defeated Hei Tai Sui and recruited the water thieves, I brought more people and enough troops to protect myself to the fishing village. If I don't become the lord of this city, I'm afraid no one else will be able to take this position.
I pondered for a moment, and after understanding this, I finally nodded and agreed: "Okay! Since everyone has faith in me, then I will be the lord of this city! It's just that what should be the name of this new Yin City? ”
Wang Shou was the first to propose: "I chose to settle here because this is a good harbor, the harbor is wide and the water is deep, and there is a natural headland to block the wind and waves. The water in Estuary Town is too shallow, and only small boats can be crossed, and large boats cannot cross. Therefore, if we decide to establish a new Yin City, it is best to focus on shipping and fishing, and develop in the direction of Dagang! ”
"I agree with you." The sarcastic ghost also agreed, "Then according to your meaning, it is better to have the word 'port' in the name of this new Yin City?" ”
"That's right!"
"What's that port called?" I scratched my head.
"Call Victory Harbor?"
"No, it's too ostentatious! It's just that my ship is called Victory, and the name of the port can't be called that. ”
"That's called Ghost Eating Harbor?"
"It's so ugly!" Several people shouted together.
"Or call it Feng Gang? Take your last name, like Zuoqiu City? ”
"Well, actually, I don't have the surname Feng ......"
"You don't have the surname Feng? What's the last name? ”
"Surname Zhai ......"
"Then it's called Zhai Gang!"
"It's not good, it's like Zuoqiu City, it's atmospheric to use a compound surname to name it!"
"What's that called?"
"Why do you want to do so much?" In the end, Liu Han said very casually on the side: "This place is close to the Stygian Sea, so it's better to call it the Stygian Harbor!" ”
"Stygian Harbor?" I, Wang Shou, and the sarcastic ghost all lit up when they heard this, and exclaimed, "This is good, let's call it Hadeshaven!" ”
After the name of the new Yin City was unanimously approved, the few of us continued to discuss the functions that should be set up after the establishment of the Stygian Harbor and the affairs of the city that we were in charge of. At this point, the sarcastic ghost became the most assertive one, and he kept talking, and a few of us nodded in agreement as we listened. It seems that this guy has long had a foresight and is confident about this.
After three full days of discussion, we finalized all the details of the construction of the city and formulated a detailed plan, including the various work steps after the establishment of the harbor, the selection of officials for each function, the allocation and use of funds and personnel, and the planning of the layout of the new city.
After the plan was ready, Wang Shou and I came forward to gather the villagers and sailors of the original fishing village, and also invited the representatives of the new merchants and residents to hold a meeting in an open field, and solemnly announced to everyone the decision to establish a new Yin City here.
As soon as this news was announced, everyone and the ghosts were very surprised and expressed their support. After all, everyone wants their city to develop and grow better, especially in the savage world of the underworld, where fists are the biggest last word!
At the conference, I was successfully elected as the first Hong Kong lord by everyone, which can be regarded as expected.
When it was my turn to speak on stage, I didn't bother to talk nonsense, so I simply raised my arms and shouted: "I, as the lord of the port, announce: the harbor has been officially established!" Starting today, let's celebrate with a three-day holiday! ”
The citizens of Xincheng present were even more elated when they heard this, applauding and cheering:
"The Lord of Hong Kong is wise! Long live the harbor! ”
"Hooray! Banzai! Banzai! ”