Anthony was a special mayor of New York: before that, New York had no mayors who were actually born working-class.

Slightly closer is the mayor of New York during World War II, who was a translator before entering politics, but whose wife was an authentic garment worker, and the two met during the protests.

Anthony's path to politics was also a bit unexpected: he was pulled into the boat by Lille to fight against the evil forces, and then pushed the boat down the river step by step, and was pushed into this position by Lille.

"If it weren't for you, I wouldn't know what to do with that dude."

At the end of the speech, the two got into a stretch business car.

Such a car is also not cheap, bulletproof body and windows, weight-increasing chassis

There is also a unique electric drive system.

That's right, this is the first generation of pure electric vehicles developed by Atlas Group.

Although the energy density is not ridiculously high, the strength of graphene solid-state batteries after superposition is comparable to that of medium-grade bulletproof steel plates, which can completely replace a large number of structural parts to a certain extent.

Using Dr. Tumus's design, these batteries, combined with some of the components, can exhibit amazing strength properties that outperform the original ultra-high-strength steel.

After all, this is originally the designated battery of the octopus arm, and it is a matter of course that it is strong in terms of shock resistance.

This is one of the reasons why Lille chose this thing as an energy currency: the low density can hide the eyes and ears of Night City, and cultivate some trading habits at the bottom first.

Lille's current requirements for these batteries are to take into account safety and durability, and the energy density is sufficient.

Part of the reason is that on the Marvel side of the world, he may replace the traditional gasoline equipment with a lot of electric gear.

As for the issue of energy density, Dr. Otto can only find a way to increase it.

The car itself is quite stable,

"Read more books." "Now that you're mayor, it's not just a matter of touring everywhere to get the job done," Lille advised.

Getting to know your citizens and learning about the history of the city and the country will make your job a lot easier. ”

"You're right." Anthony nodded sincerely, "Sometimes I really think that if I had 48 hours in a day, I could spend the whole day reading on my own." ”

Compared to Anthony's oratorical talent, Lille was more satisfied with his humility and sincerity.

The satisfaction of work and the cherishing of life make this middle-aged man over forty years old, even if his brain is a little old, but he insists on learning and does not make excuses.

A positive life inspires him and inspires other citizens.

I hope so.

New York outside the window is much more orderly than it was a year ago, and although the economy is still in a difficult period, the growth of unemployment among the worker group has been largely controlled.

Financial practitioners continue to be unlucky, which is a good thing for Lille.

The assets they release are absorbed by Martin's financial company and eventually integrated into the entire interest group.

From the political level to the economic level, to the bottom of the labor level, New York City has become highly unified, and it is difficult for any politician to find a flaw to interfere.

But

A question suddenly occurred to Lille, and he asked, "How is the United Construction Company doing?" ”

The owner of the United Construction Company is Kim Ji, and since kicking him out of his street, Lille hasn't paid attention to the underworld boss anymore.

"This company. Closing down, their directors seem to be trying to figure out how to move their operations to other cities. ”

Lille suddenly asked about Kim for a reason.

Anthony only knows that the United Construction Company is involved in the black, but how exactly is it black.

It can only be said that although some people have seen pigs run, they have also seen pigs run.

Anthony was a simple low-level worker before that, and the most exciting time of his life was when he and Lille were hunted down once when they were organizing small groups in the community.

But even so, that time was just running for his life, he had never harmed anyone in his life, and he had not taken the initiative to hurt anyone.

Now that he's the mayor, he has to learn how to kill pigs.

His expression was a little cold when he talked about the company - his current driver, who was also a driver for Lille, and his former neighbor John was a lifelong friend of him.

The two were attacked by a bullseye in the van, Anthony was lucky, but John was almost killed by a steel stick in the throat.

That's a very good mood, Lille nodded secretly.

It just so happened that Night City had upgraded its firepower, and it needed it too.

"Atlas Group will soon develop a new batch of police combat exoskeletons, and I hope to increase the installation rate to 20% within the NYPD in the future.

Then let the NYPD organize organized anti-crime and anti-evil activities, and you will command the whole process. ”

"Me? I"

"Yes, you are involved in the whole process, so that the citizens of New York can see your deep hatred for the evil forces, and seize every clue, read their charges, and send them to court—

If anyone resists, let the NYPD shoot them on the spot.

The interference of the underworld in society is no longer an ordinary crime, and it must be dealt with with a heavy fist.

At last. Remember that you are not only a mayor, but also an ordinary person, the United Construction Company once sent killers to threaten you, and in the political arena, some people look down on you.

If there is revenge, you will take revenge, and you will be looked down upon. Learn to fight for a breath; And as the mayor, you have to deal with it both sharply and proportionately, and fiercely and without making people think that you are a mad dog-

At least not because of a small gang leader who turned into a mad dog. ”

Anthony was silent for a moment and nodded: "I understand, is there anything else?" ”

"In addition, in the future, the old official cars of the city hall will be replaced with Atlas pure electric cars.

In addition, the municipal power grid needs to be upgraded to reduce power losses and improve the stability of power supply.

Large-scale infrastructure helps to keep workers employed, and after employment, it is necessary to increase the investment in worker protection, and implement the minimum wage -

The amount will be analyzed and adjusted by big data through Bloom's ctOS system to achieve the best level. ”

"I actually have a problem, some legislators have told me that it is too difficult for companies now, if labor costs continue to rise, it may make them lose their competitiveness, if the company goes out of business"

"Then make them uncompetitive, and the ctOS system will quickly reassign the unemployed."

"The town hall's finances may not be very rosy."

"Then issue debt and let Martin handle it, and it won't be long before New York City will have a new look, and now those who have problems with policy will shut up."

"I see. Are there any risks? ”

"Yes." Lille did not intend to hide from Anthony that "if the new president in the future intends to wage war on a large scale and causes losses to the Atlas group, New York City's debts may not be repaid, or even bankrupt." ”

Although Lille is his own noble and huge financier, Anthony still wants to figure out the risks in a responsible attitude towards New York.

But he didn't expect Lille to be so blunt: the risk was that New York City could go bankrupt.

He didn't know how that conclusion came about, and he couldn't imagine how the most prosperous city in the world could go bankrupt

But Lille's honesty means only one thing: at least Lille doesn't treat him like a puppet and a fool.

The subtext is: You can choose for yourself whether you want to continue to stand with me as mayor of New York.

Anthony suddenly had some feelings.

Because he finds himself either out of the duty of the mayor, the inclination of personal feelings or the reality of the situation.

He had no reason to refuse Lille.

He's read a lot of books, and he knows that many politicians use deception as a means of making a living, and in politics, it doesn't seem to be a shameful thing to do, but more of a job skill.

But the truly great statesmen may have flaws, have despicable black spots, and even be spurned by future generations for some things in the future.

But in the most glorious years of their careers, at the most important juncture for the electorate and for the whole world, none of them accomplished the greatest achievement of their lives by sheer deception.

Perhaps in the eyes of this young man, he is still quite young as the mayor of New York.

So Anthony replied, "I see." ”

"Then get ready for the first big move of your tenure."

Lille said in an encouraging tone, patting him on the shoulder again.

He suddenly thought of a question: the Marvel world is obviously also in a period of change.

Anthony Flor is just a character who couldn't have been smaller, and it is impossible to even appear in a work in the Marvel world, let alone become a mayor.

Then, judging from the information he has, he should have become the mayor during this period

It looks like Kim is about to be beaten?

(End of chapter)