Chapter 1235: Land Policy (Part II)

"We only need to provide sufficient compensation. We can allocate them plots of land closer to their own workplaces and build them new, larger houses. What reason would they have not to move?"

"Then, we can compensate them with grain. With both grain and a new house, it looks like a good deal from any angle. Plus, it's closer to where they work, so they can save on travel. What is living in the center, anyway? It's just a bit of face."

"Once we acquire the land, we can tidy up those courtyards and use them as housing for our staff. We can concentrate them into a dormitory area. For those young people whose homes are far away and who don't have enough grain to buy property in the Second Ring or Third Ring, we can let them live in those houses. It's easy for them, and they live close by—how great is that?"

"As for the remaining houses, we can tidy them up and use them as official guest quarters. If someone comes to our Lema City for official business and has nowhere to stay, they can stay in those official quarters. They won't have to go around asking to stay with others. Like this time, we'll have enough space for them to stay, right?"

As soon as Sanxin finished speaking, Baifeng stared at Sanxin with a very strange look, making Sanxin's back itch, thinking there was something wrong with what he had said.

But unexpectedly, Baifeng asked quite curiously: "Sanxin, did you come up with these ideas yourself? They are very interesting. If you can have such ingenious ideas while in Lema City, then you can continue to work in Lema City for many more years."

Sanxin was also very embarrassed: "King, this, this is just something I suddenly thought of. It's mainly because I learned a few things after coming back here to Huaxia."

"A while ago, I had another exchange with Yu, and I felt I had a very special sensation. When I think about things, I can think from many aspects, and my ideas are also bolder."

"King, I don't know if this plan is appropriate; it just depends on how you view it."

"Hahahaha, this plan is very good. It's perfect, Sanxin. Your department doesn't have too much to do these days, so that's just right—why don't you go ahead and implement this plan."

"First, go do some research and ask everyone how much grain they think their houses and foundations are worth, then calculate it. The new houses must be larger than the old ones, and at the same time, the compensation provided must be at least twice the value of their houses."

"For the value of these old houses, you must include their Geography. The closer to the center, the higher the price naturally. You can draft a document for me to approve, and we will strive to start construction next year. Whatever needs to be built, we will build directly."

Before Sanxin could answer, it was reported from outside that people from the Suiren Clan had arrived. Baifeng didn't say much and let them in directly.

The group of one hundred people outside had already heard Baifeng's hearty laughter at the door. They had never seen Baifeng before, and today was the perfect chance to see what kind of person this King of Huaxia, the greatest Leader of Huaxia, really was.

The conference room had already been set up with rows of tables and chairs. After entering, everyone was given a huge shock—how could there be such a large house?

Although it was a bit crowded, Baifeng really wanted to say that all the offices here represented Huaxia and also represented the highest architectural technology of this current era.

Only Cement, Brick, and the best timber could build such a fine house, and it was sufficiently sturdy; even if the Xuanyuan Tribe wanted to learn, they couldn't.

The Ministry of Rites arranged for them to be seated and told them to sit anywhere, but some people carrying documents and items didn't know where to put their things. Holding their belongings, they appeared very reserved.

"Just give the things to us." Several Ministry of Rites Officials bustled about, and it was only with great difficulty that they got everyone settled and seated. However, these people were either staring fixedly at Baifeng or twisting their bodies to look at this incomparably huge room.

"Ahem!" Baifeng coughed lightly to signal them to be quiet, but these people clearly didn't understand any rules and continued to chatter, making a lot of noise.

Baifeng had no choice but to speak helplessly: "Brothers of the Suiren Clan, I am the King of Huaxia, and of course, I am also your King."

"Tch..."

There were several such sounds. Sanxin and the people from the Ministry of Rites had eyes like a Knife, immediately starting to search for the person who made such a sound.

Feeling the venomous gaze, those who were somewhat dissatisfied could only restrain themselves. Because this was Huaxia, not the Suiren Clan, they didn't dare to be too presumptuous. If they said the wrong thing, they might not be able to go back.

"You are rude to me today, and I can consider that you don't understand and forgive you. But if you are still this rude after walking out of this door today, I will have to punish you."

"Regardless of whether you are willing or not, since Baoxi has already agreed, then you are Huaxia people. As long as you are Huaxia people, you should be under my management. Do you understand?"

Below, only a small portion of people whispered that they understood. The others did not answer Baifeng but continued chatting among themselves, talking about what they had seen and heard in Huaxia and whispering about this special house.

"Still talking? Do you have a lot to say? Did I let you speak?" Baifeng's voice grew a little louder.

The effect was not obvious. The people from the Ministry of Rites saw that the King's prestige was about to be affected, so they exerted force from their abdomens and shouted at the crowd: "Quiet!"

Those who were shouted at by the loud voice finally quieted down. Mainly, they felt that these people from Huaxia were angry. Those who were willing to be close to Huaxia now began to hate and blame the hardliners, as they were the ones causing the trouble, and they didn't want to be implicated later.

Seeing that they had finally quieted down, Baifeng looked them over before asking: "Who is in charge among you? Who is the Leader?"

No one answered. The people from the Ministry of Rites began to patrol the venue directly, looking very much like they were about to grab a troublemaker.

One person hurriedly said: "Bai... ah, King, we don't have a Leader. We just came together; our Tribal Chief didn't designate anyone."

"Oh, is that so? What is your name?"

That person hurriedly replied: "My name is Fu."

"Good, Fu. From now on, you are the temporary Leader of these people. When I ask questions, you are the one to answer if you can. During your time in Huaxia, you are responsible for managing them. If they have matters, have them find you, and you find the people from the Ministry of Rites."

"If there are tasks to be arranged, I will notify you first, and then you will notify them. You are responsible for arranging them. Do you understand? Can you do it?"

Suddenly promoted, Fu was very excited and hurriedly said: "King, I can, I can do it!"

"Tch, bullshit..."

One person had defiance written all over his face and curled his lip as he cursed in a low voice. But as luck would have it, everyone heard it and saw it. The people from the Ministry of Rites saw it even more clearly, and immediately raised a finger and pointed over there.

However, before his words of abuse could finish, Baifeng said lightly: "Drag him out, give him two lashes, and throw him outside."