Chapter 528

Ever since the mayor saw today's newspaper in the morning, he hadn't touched his breakfast after eating half of it. He sat blankly on the chair in the dining room, gazing at the azure sky outside the floor-to-ceiling windows of the living room and the distance beyond.

He had maintained this state for quite some time, perhaps nearly an hour.

The secretary felt he was thinking or something, so he did not disturb him.

Knowing it was approaching nine o'clock, a sigh came, and the mayor finally moved his body and left the dining room with the newspaper.

The newspaper had already mentioned the matter of stationing troops in Jincheng. The newspaper had mentioned it before, but when it was mentioned previously, the newspaper adopted a tone of "speculation."

Something like, "If the Dantela Republic continues to harass our cargo ships, where should we deploy our navy to demonstrate our resistance and protest against these acts of persecution?"

The report mentioned a few places, among which was Jincheng. It looked like a guess, a guess as to where the Department of Defense would choose.

But this time, they were already discussing what positive and negative impacts it would bring to international issues if troops were to be stationed in Jincheng.

The secretary brought him hot coffee, with a lot of milk added, which tasted very smooth.

In the past, he didn't need to add milk or sugar to his coffee; the purest coffee was enough.

But now, he didn't need so much energy to think about what to do "next," so his coffee had milk and a little sugar added.

This kept his spirit from being too agitated, and he easily felt fatigue, often taking a nap in the afternoon.

Sugar easily makes people feel fatigued. Capitalists won't tell people how terrifying "sugar" is to humans; after all, the profit margins on these things are quite considerable.

When the secretary put down the coffee cup, he took the opportunity to look at the newspaper and asked for guidance, "This news, what's wrong with it?"

The mayor's gaze fell on the newspaper again. He didn't answer the secretary's question directly, "Do you think that if troops are to be stationed in this city, it is beneficial or harmful to this city?"

The secretary thought seriously for a while and replied, "I don't know. I have heard many negative rumors about federal soldiers."

"They might also make a mess of this place."

"But it's also possible that won't happen, because rumors are just rumors."

The mayor shook his head, "If you want to go further, you must place yourself in a higher position. This is not to ask you to be blindly arrogant, but to let you think about the pieces on the entire chessboard from a more comprehensive role."

"At the very least, stationing tens of thousands of soldiers—let's not consider where they are stationed for now—these tens of thousands of soldiers need to consume, and they also possess the ability to consume."

"This means that while Jincheng will have tens of thousands more consumers, the city does not need to bear the burden of their job positions."

"Even if each person only spends ten dollars a month on consumption, it can increase the city's business revenue by hundreds of thousands."

"You think it's very little?" He saw that the secretary didn't seem that sensitive to this number, and he shook his head and said, "This can at least provide thousands of job opportunities for this city, and it is also possible that thousands of families will obtain stable income because of their arrival."

"Military expenditure is not just on the individual consumption of soldiers; they need stable food sources, they need to build bases, and there are many places where they need workers."

"Whether it is the state government or the assembly, they will hope that the city government where troops are stationed is more stable, and they will slightly enhance the mayor's authority."

"On one hand, it is used to check and balance the military, not letting the military people act recklessly; on the other hand, it is also to let the city better serve the military."

The secretary's eyes lit up, "Does this mean the assembly will give you more opportunities and power?"

The mayor shook his head, "It would be good if it could be implemented in the second half of the year. If they could be earlier, it's not that there wouldn't be a chance."

"I don't believe in sayings like fate. I think people themselves are fate. Every choice I make is not the guidance of fate, but my own choice."

"But sometimes, one has to believe in these things."

He paused for a moment, his tone still somewhat unwilling, and he was also jealous of the "Mayor Williams" who was about to take office.

A lucky guy.

He had to admit this point.

Stationing troops would bring greater changes to the city, more stable rule, more job opportunities, and income. As long as the military's interests were not violated, the mayor's authority would become greater.

One could even use such an opportunity to have contact with the military.

Although the federal military was not as aggressive as the military of other countries, if you thought they were weak, you would be wrong to the point of absurdity.

While they were talking, the doorbell rang. The secretary made a simple gesture and walked toward the entryway.

"It's Lanse. Should I let him in?"

This was the mayor's residence; he hadn't gone to the city hall yet.

The mayor did not refuse, "Let him in."

Soon, Lanse brought the somewhat uneasy Bulu in. The moment he saw the mayor, Lanse smiled and walked over quickly.

The mayor looked at him for a while, then stood up, took the hand he extended, and shook it.

He then looked at Bulu beside Lanse, "And this is?"

"This is the chief of the Forest Police Department, Mr. Bulu." "Chief Bulu, I don't need to introduce this person, right?"

Chief Bulu hurriedly extended both hands to shake the mayor's hand, bowing as he greeted him.

He was very tactful and very enthusiastic, but he didn't appear irrational. After saying two words of admiration for the mayor, he let go and retreated to Lanse's side.

After the secretary brought the coffee, he stood in the corner, providing service to these people at any time.

"This abrupt visit is because I heard some shocking news."

The mayor picked up his coffee. He glanced at Lanse, signaling him to continue, while also taking a sip of coffee himself.

The coffee with a lot of milk added tasted very smooth. The taste of the coffee would not cover the taste of the milk, and at the same time, the taste of the milk would not cover the taste of the coffee. This could form a very unique flavor, a delicious flavor.

The astringency was replaced by silkiness. No wonder federal people liked to add coffee to milk; it made sense.

"Chief Hunter of the City Police Department had an accident. I'm afraid he can no longer lead the Jincheng police force."

"The series of cases that have occurred in the city recently are too heinous, and the safety of the people has been threatened. At this critical moment, we must choose a successor as soon as possible to stabilize the city's public order."

Lanse said with a smile, "Chief Bulu is an old policeman. He graduated from a professional police school, has rich professional knowledge, has participated in the investigation of many cases, and has also reached the position of branch chief."

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"He has rich work experience and investigative skills, and has his own ideas about personnel arrangements in the police force. He is fully capable of taking on the position of police chief."

"I believe that under your wise leadership, Mayor, and under the loyal protection of Chief Bulu, the people of Jincheng will definitely be able to obtain a stable and peaceful life!"

Watching Lanse lie through his teeth, the mayor had the urge to laugh out loud.

The guy in front of him was one of the largest gangs in Jincheng at the current stage, and he kept talking about stability and the people, and he was even recommending the position of police chief. This was too absurd and ridiculous.

However, this was very federal.

Look at who is in the President's cabinet?

Look at who is in the assembly.

Finally, look at who is in the state government.

Then a gang leader recommending someone to be police chief didn't seem so ridiculous and absurd.

Because those were even more bizarre than this!

The mayor's gaze shifted to Bulu. He didn't agree immediately, "Charlie has served in the police force for many years, and most people in the Jincheng police force have a good relationship with him."

"I have served this city for nearly eight years, and I have always relied on his work ability."

"Hunter was nominated by him. Since he became chief, the city's public order has clearly improved compared to when he wasn't chief."

"The city's public order problems have always relied on him (Charlie), or he has provided some solutions."

"If we announce this result rashly, will he have some emotions?"

"He has served the police force for a lifetime. Even if he is a city councilor now, he still often handles problems related to the police force."

The mayor looked like he was talking and analyzing, but in reality, he was proposing his own transaction plan, "If he thinks the new candidate doesn't fit his understanding and makes a scene, we will be very embarrassed and very passive."

Lanse held the coffee to his lips, not drinking it yet, and said with a smile, "Then just make him shut up."

He said this, slightly turned the angle of the coffee cup, and took a sip. It was a bit sweet; he didn't like it much.

The corners of the mayor's mouth curled up slightly. Charlie was also a guy he loathed. On the surface, he respected him very much; no matter what he said, it was either "Yes" or "Okay," and he never contradicted him, but he never did a single thing he requested.

This also made him deeply realize that Charlie was a lackey of the Bay Area, not his lackey; he could only disgust him and bite him, but would not help him.

He had no scruples now. Aren't you looking for the position of police chief?

It's very simple. For him, it was just an administrative order; he didn't even need to report it to the state government, he could appoint it directly himself.

But for such a position, if you want it, use Charlie to trade for it.

Lanse's stance made him very satisfied. He had long been annoyed by that lackey. Being able to get rid of that dog without having to bear any responsibility made him feel comfortable all over.

However, sometimes politicians need to show some reserve, "Would this be not so good? Would others think I don't respect these old people in the police force?"

Lanse put down the coffee cup and turned to look at Bulu. Bulu had already understood a little bit. He gritted his teeth, "Only the living need to be respected. As for the dead, we generally just cherish their memory!"

The mayor raised his eyebrows, "I don't know what you are talking about, but I think you should be able to manage the city's public order problems well."

"There should be official news coming to me soon, so we still have to wait a bit, but it won't be too long."

"Get ready, Chief Bulu."

(End of chapter)