Chapter 1315: Regarding Issues of People's Livelihood

Lu Zhenda turned to the next page.

"Regarding housing, the Eastern District New City project overseen by Lord Perturabo is seventy percent complete. It is expected to be fully finished by the end of this year. At that time, all residents of the East District will move into new homes, bidding farewell to old and dilapidated housing. Lord Perturabo also plans to build new residential areas in the West District, South District, and North District respectively, gradually improving living conditions throughout the city."

Yingzhou asked.

"Does Perturabo need any support on his end?"

Lu Zhenda said.

"Lord Perturabo said no. He only requests that other departments do not delay his progress."

Yingzhou smiled.

"Perturabo's temper is still the same."

Luojia also smiled.

"Father, he is just that kind of person. He says he doesn't need anything, but in his heart, he actually hopes for help."

Guilliman said.

"Father, although Perturabo is hard-mouthed, he is soft-hearted. Of all those projects he does 'in passing,' which one isn't full of painstaking effort?"

Yingzhou nodded.

"I know. That is why I am at ease letting him do it."

Lu Zhenda turned to the next page.

"Regarding transportation, the public transport system of Xiuluo Holy Star has been fully upgraded. Three subway lines have been added, and twenty bus routes have been added, covering ninety-five percent of the city. Residents' travel time has been shortened by an average of thirty percent."

He paused.

"Regarding interstellar transport, the spaceport expansion project designed by Lord Perturabo has been completed. Now, the spaceport of Xiuluo Holy Star can dock five hundred ships simultaneously, and its throughput has increased threefold compared to before. Trade exchanges are more convenient, and the flow of goods is smoother."

Yingzhou asked.

"Regarding trade, how is the implementation of the agreement with the Daikong Star Alliance going?"

Guilliman interjected.

"Father, on the side of the Daikong Star Alliance, tariffs have been reduced by one-third as planned. The trade volume between both sides has increased by forty percent compared to the same period last year. A large amount of ore and agricultural products from the Daikong Star Alliance has entered our market, and our industrial products are also being exported in large quantities to the Daikong Star Alliance. Both sides are benefiting."

Yingzhou nodded.

"Good. Continue to push forward."

Guilliman said.

"Yes, Father."

Lu Zhenda continued.

"Regarding people's livelihood, there is one more issue that requires His Majesty's attention."

Yingzhou looked at him.

"Speak."

Lu Zhenda said.

"The population of Xiuluo Holy Star is growing rapidly. In the last two years, the population has increased by twenty percent. Among the new population, the majority are immigrants from other planets. They have brought labor, but also pressure on housing, education, medical care, and other aspects."

Yingzhou thought for a moment and said.

"Have Perturabo plan ahead. Start the new city projects in the West District, South District, and North District as soon as possible."

Lu Zhenda recorded this.

"Yes, Your Majesty."

Yingzhou asked.

"What about other planets? How is the livelihood situation in the old territories of the Feng Qi Xing Alliance?"

Guilliman pulled up the data.

"Father, the forty-seven habitable planets in the old territories of the Feng Qi Xing Alliance are gradually receiving Human immigrants."

He paused.

"Regarding infrastructure, Perturabo has already dispatched engineering teams, and they are currently designing roads, water supply, power supply, and other systems for these planets. It is expected that the infrastructure for the first batch of planets can be completed within three years."

Yingzhou nodded.

"I am confident in Perturabo's efficiency."

Guilliman continued.

"Regarding medical care and education, we are transferring doctors and teachers from Xiuluo Holy Star to support these new colonial planets. At the same time, we are also cultivating medical and educational talent locally."

Yingzhou asked.

"What about public security?"

Guilliman said.

"Regarding public security, it is the responsibility of the local fleet and the Astra Militarum. Currently, a sound patrol and emergency mechanism has been established, and pirates and banditry have been effectively controlled. The Lamenters Chapter and the Word Bearers Legion are clearing out the remaining pirate forces, and it is expected that they can be completely eradicated within three months."

Yingzhou nodded.

"Good. Public security is the foundation. If the foundation is not stable, there is no point in talking about people's livelihood."

Guilliman said.

"Father is right."

At this moment, Luojia spoke up.

"Father, there is one more thing."

Yingzhou looked at him.

"Speak."

Luojia said.

"Regarding the treasures of those pirates."

Yingzhou raised an eyebrow.

"Treasure?"

Luojia nodded.

"The pirates in the Shattered Star Belt have accumulated a massive amount of treasure: ores, Energy Crystals, precious metals, works of art, and all sorts of spoils of war. These things are worth a fortune."

Yingzhou asked.

"What is the estimated value?"

Luojia said.

"According to preliminary estimates, it is at least equivalent to two and a half years of fiscal revenue for the entire Xiuluo Holy Star Alliance."

Guilliman's brows furrowed slightly.

"That much?"

Luojia nodded.

"The pirates have plundered countless merchant ships and transport vessels in the Shattered Star Belt. Those treasures are stolen goods they haven't had time to fence yet."

Yingzhou leaned back against the chair.

"Where are these treasures now?"

Luojia said.

"Part of them are in the vaults of the Nest of the Faithless, and part are hidden in secret strongholds in every corner of the Shattered Star Belt.

The Weepers Chapter has already found the majority and is currently tallying and transporting them."

Yingzhou nodded.

"Deposit the useful stolen goods into the national treasury, and let the useless ones flow out through border trade to improve the people's livelihood."

Luojia recorded this.

"Yes, Father."

Yingzhou stood up, walked to the window, and said,

"The Feng Qi Xing Alliance is unwilling to suppress the bandits because they are incompetent, and also because they don't want to. Some of those pirates are their own people. Corruption, shortsightedness—they are digging their own graves."

He turned around, looking at Luojia and Guilliman.

"But I am different. I want everyone in the Xiuluo Holy Star Alliance to live in peace, without worrying about being robbed or fearing being killed. I want every shipping route in the Xiuluo Holy Star Alliance to be safe and clear. I want there to be no place for Alien pirates in any corner of the Xiuluo Holy Star Alliance."

Luojia and Guilliman stood up at the same time.

"Father is wise."

Yingzhou walked back to the desk and sat down.

"Luojia, continue to follow up on the bandit suppression. The Weepers Chapter and the Word Bearers Legion must cooperate closely. The Blackstone Abyss, the Shadow Nebula, and the Rift Route—clear them out one by one."

Luojia nodded.

"Yes, Father."

Yingzhou looked at Guilliman.

"Guilliman, keep a close eye on the people's livelihood. Provide whatever support Perturabo needs in a timely manner. Continue to push forward the trade with the Daikong Star Alliance. Also, accelerate the immigration and construction on other planets."

Guilliman nodded.

"Yes, Father."

Yingzhou looked at Lu Zhenda.

"Lu Zhenda, I will carefully review the report on the people's livelihood. If there are any areas that need adjustment, Guilliman will notify you."

Lu Zhenda nodded.

"Yes, His Majesty."

Yingzhou leaned back against the chair.

"Alright, go and get busy."

The three of them bowed simultaneously and turned to leave.