Chapter 748: Authority, Territory Department Supervisors

In fact, increasing the number of people repairing is the best method, but the problem is that not every Arcanist has a need for Divine Grace.

And repairing the Magic Net requires consuming a large amount of time; even Xia Duo himself cannot endure it, so how could he persuade others to come over?

Or rather, those willing to come do not need anyone to persuade them; they will come on their own, and they will even pay to repair it—not Xia Duo paying them, but them paying.

Paying with Arcane Crystals!

To persuade others who were originally unwilling to come to repair the Magic Net, one would at least have to pay a price higher than Arcane Crystals!

Xia Duo asked himself, if someone else offered Arcane Crystals to hire him to repair the Magic Net, would he be willing to go?

The answer is, unless the quantity was high enough to break his psychological bottom line, how could he possibly waste a large amount of time staying in one place without moving!

And Xia Duo's psychological bottom line, after knowing that Arcane Crystals can expand his Personal Space, and that his Personal Space can manifest items from the Projection Plane, his bottom line is actually very low.

Of course, his "very low" is relative to the Personal Space; without 100 Arcane Crystals as a base, he would rather not go.

100 Arcane Crystals, to a Great Arcanist, of course counts for nothing.

Previously, when Xia Duo and that Great Arcanist Badijiaer were training the Netheril contestants for the Snow Melting Competition in the 【Annihilation Plane】, in 5 days, Badijiaer had a surplus of 8 Arcane Crystals.

Although it was a bit idle and the surplus might be a bit high, no matter how high 100 is, it wouldn't take more than a few months.

The Tower of Time's total reserve of Arcane Crystals does not even reach 100.

Of course, the reality is that no one would be foolish enough to spend 100 Arcane Crystals to hire an Arcanist to repair the Magic Net.

……

Returning to Linshui Village, Xia Duo instructed Laidun to notify the Logistics Department Supervisor, Kaide, that starting tomorrow, food should be delivered to the Arcanists on the north side of the Tower of Time on time every day, with the standard referenced from the lord's menu.

"Yes, my lord!"

Just as Laidun was about to leave, Xia Duo stopped him, "Don't go personally for this kind of thing; just let a Clerk go over and say it."

This was originally just a very ordinary sentence, showing Xia Duo's concern and care for Laidun, but Laidun suddenly became serious, "My lord, how can orders be conveyed casually!

"Proverbs say, orders must come from the superior! Now that I am the government official formally appointed by you, I am able to convey your orders, but the Clerk is only my assistant and does not have this authority; letting him convey orders is a destruction of the Territory's order."

Xia Duo was stunned; indeed, if anyone could just convey orders, it would be somewhat of a farce.

In his hometown, people who delivered orders in ancient times had items like tallies, orders, seals, or letters to indicate their identity; in modern times, there are also various certificates, documents, and other supporting materials.

"I understand; this matter was indeed not considered thoroughly by me. Since that is the case, then summon the supervisors of each department to hold a meeting in advance!"

"Yes, my lord!"

This time, when Laidun left, Xia Duo did not stop him.

……

Out of practical considerations, the government officials Xia Duo set up in Daxia Territory are still somewhat different from those in Savile Territory.

In Savile Territory, Saier Town Mayor can only be considered one of the government officials; there are also Commercial Directors, military supervisors, and even the Temple, none of which are under his control—he really is just a town mayor who handles miscellaneous affairs.

But Daxia Territory is different; Laidun can almost manage everything in Daxia Territory, even including commanding the Territory Guard. If it were not for the existence of Xia Duo as the lord, Laidun would almost be a lord without the title of lord.

This is somewhat like the dual monarchy on Earth; Laidun is Xia Duo's prime minister, and can also be considered his chief steward.

Therefore, whether out of respect and trust for Laidun, or to avoid excessive participation in territory affairs and wasting time.

In short, ever since he appointed the government official, he has tried his best to find Laidun first if there is something to do, rather than going directly to the relevant personnel.

Xia Duo feels that this might be more stable; in any case, he can adjust or call a halt at any time.

……

The time was just past noon; sunlight shot into the first-floor meeting room of the villa from the west window, casting onto Kaide's profile, dyeing his originally somewhat withered yellow hair golden.

Looking at the calm-faced Jiake opposite him, Kaide, who was here for the first time, felt somewhat restless. He secretly glanced at the door; although he knew that the distance to the opposite side was at least three steps away, he still leaned his head forward and whispered:

"Do you know why the Lord suddenly summoned us?"

"Ah? What did you say?"

Jiake raised his head and looked at Kaide somewhat blankly. This scene actually reduced the uneasy feeling in Kaide's heart quite a bit, "I said, do you know why the Lord suddenly summoned us?"

"I don't know."

After saying this, Jiake stopped talking and continued to stare at the doorway, muttering to himself.

……

Soon, Xia Duo, who had returned to the Tower of Time to craft two little gadgets, had already returned to Linshui Village. When he arrived at the meeting room, everyone stood up:

"My lord!" *8

The eight voices were not very uniform. Xia Duo waved his hand, "Sit down, all of you!"

But it was not until he sat down in the seat of honor that everyone took their seats. This meeting room is not small, and it is the first time it has been used; there are not many furnishings inside, only Xia Duo's seat at one end, and other seats on both sides.

There is not even a table, appearing somewhat empty.

Xia Duo glanced at the people in the meeting room; besides the Development Department Supervisor Jiefu, the Settlement Department Supervisor Jiake, and the Logistics Department Supervisor Kaide;

There was also Xia Duo's agricultural Consultant, the promoter of the New Natural Philosophy, the former Druid Yatewude;

Xia Duo's exploration Consultant, the veteran Adventurer Jiabasi;

The four Captains of the Territory Guard: Jibu, Qiaoqi, Ximeng, and Meili;

And Xia Duo's follower, the person in charge of the training grounds, the High-level Rogue Aiwa!

Of course, Laidun was definitely there too.

These eleven people can be considered the top-level framework of Daxia Territory today. Once these people are gone, Daxia Territory would immediately fall into chaos.

Before starting the meeting, Xia Duo pointed to an empty space to the front right of his seat and said to Laidun: "Laidun, move your chair over here to sit."

Laidun was somewhat puzzled, but he did as he was told.

Xia Duo continued: "Summoning you here is mainly for three things—

"First, to understand the recent situation in the Territory, and also to let you understand the current status of all aspects of the Territory; second, to announce a new system; third, to appoint a new position.

"Let's take the three things one by one. Jiefu, start with you; talk about the situation in the Development Department. Laidun, you take notes."

After speaking, Xia Duo leaned back against the chair, signaling that the two could begin.

Jiefu stood up and first bowed to Xia Duo, then bowed to the others, before he began to introduce: "My lord, currently the Development Department—"