Chapter 596: I Have a Plan

Congress is actually not in New Jin City, just relatively close to New Jin City, and New Jin City has developed very well, and the masters are willing to live here.

So over time, New Jin City has a large number of congressional offices, and because it is adjacent to Congress, people sometimes think that Congress is in New Jin City.

In fact, the federal government did not intend to explain this to the public, because until now, some people still don't understand how to use a telephone.

Yes, the Federation always produces some strange people. Some people don't know how to use a flush toilet, some don't know how to use a bread machine, and some don't know how to make a phone call.

So Congress is in New Jin City?

No problem!

Tang Mu drove the car around the traffic jam and went directly to the expressway, arriving in the northwest of New Jin City. There are many villas and manors with very good privacy here, and the masters like to live here.

The car entered a villa slowly, and Lanse's two cars were required to stop at the door. They were not allowed to enter the villa.

After inspection and body search, Lanse was brought to the room by Tang Mu.

There were a few people sitting in the living room. These people turned their heads to look at them when they came in, and some even stood up.

However, these people should not be the "protagonists," because they didn't have a "protagonist's" face, they should be the subordinates of those people.

"They are waiting for you inside, I can only send you here." Standing outside a corridor, Tang Mu pointed to the room at the end of the corridor.

"Go knock on the door, and someone will take you in. Pay attention to politeness and appearance, although I know you have no problem."

He patted Lanse's arm. "You are a lucky guy, I wish you good luck as always!"

Lanse said thank you and turned to walk toward the door.

It is a pair of doors, looking heavy, luxurious, and noble. This road is not long, and he didn't even have time to prepare any thoughts, and he arrived at the door.

Knocked on the door, the knocking sound was not big or small, and soon the door opened a crack. A guy who looked to be in his sixties looked at him, looked him up and down. "Lanse?"

Lanse nodded. "It's me, sir."

The man looked Lanse up and down and said, "Wait a while." He said and closed the door.

Lanse thought he would just wait for thirty or fifty seconds, one or two minutes outside the door, but he waited for more than ten minutes.

The gentlemen inside were discussing things they didn't want him to know, so now is not the time for him to go in.

If it were a real person in his twenties who had achieved his current achievements, maybe that person would really be a bit angry.

But Lanse is not a young man. He knows that when you are not qualified enough and still want to squeeze into a higher level, you will only end up covered in scales and wounds.

This is like a child standing on a chair to reach something high. Falling on the ground is the ending of most of their stories.

Those who can really reach it don't necessarily mean they can really squeeze in, just like Mr. Qiaobafu.

After waiting for more than ten minutes, the door opened again. The old man nodded at him, then gave up some space, letting him just sideways enter the room.

Lanse tidied up his clothes and walked through the crack in the door.

There were about five or six people sitting in the room. He didn't count them carefully. It can be seen that these gentlemen all had a "protagonist's" face. The strong self-confidence radiating from the inside out made them completely different from those outside!

Senator Cleveland sat on the sofa. He held a cigarette in his hand, looking very comfortable and relaxed.

"Lanse, we just talked about some problems in Jingang City. You can solve some problems for us here." Senator Cleveland introduced to everyone, "You should have seen his name in the newspaper."

Others nodded one after another. The five major families of Jingang City became history, and the rise of the Lanse family was unstoppable.

Of course, this information is hidden in the news "Who is the new owner of the cash ranch." The news calls the casino industry in Jingang City a "cash cow." The owner of this ranch used to be the Koda family.

Bandi always appeared in various occasions, which also gave him a little popularity. He was actually only one step away from the transformation of the family—launching a political figure on the stage!

But it's a pity that everything ended in the spring of this year, drawing a full stop.

The person who obtained the franchise of the casino was Lanse White, a name that was actually not completely unfamiliar, because the "Lanse White Grading Method" of the Labor Federation has been fully promoted, and many people know Lanse through this name.

In short, the report mentioned this mysterious young man who would become the new owner of the cash ranch and looked forward to his subsequent performance.

The report also indeed mentioned the decline of the five major families and the rise of the Lanse family, believing that he was the person who caused everything.

This news has been published or rewritten nationwide, and Lanse can be considered famous.

So Senator Cleveland said so, and no one denied it.

Lanse bowed slightly to show his respect for them, as well as his humility.

"Lanse, we just talked about the problem of building a military base in Jingang City. What place do you think is more suitable?" Senator Cleveland asked.

"We want to hear your local opinion."

This is a bonus question. Lanse pondered slightly and said, "I think the northwest corner of the city is more suitable. That place has not been fully developed, and going north is the city's industrial zone."

"Although there are not many heavy industrial enterprises in the industrial zone, if they are converted during the war, it shouldn't take much effort."

"And there is a perfect warehouse and transportation system there, which can support the military base in terms of materials at any time."

"And it presents an inwardly concave bay structure, where defensive fortifications can be built on both sides to ensure that even if the flames of war accidentally affect the home soil, we can form the first line of defense here."

There is a map in the room, and Lanse even walked to the map and simply drew it with his hand.

Senator Cleveland looked at Lanse with a change in his eyes. Who the hell could have thought that a gang leader could really say something on such an occasion?

He originally felt that Lanse shouldn't have too many insights, and he would just say two things to deal with it.

Unexpectedly, he really said something, and it was exactly the same as one of their alternative plans.

Industrial zone conversion can rapidly improve war potential, and it is behind the naval base, whether it is supply or other tasks, it can be completed quickly.

"However, there is also a problem with building a naval base here, that is, it is almost completely undeveloped. If it is to be developed, it may be too late in terms of time."

A gentleman in military uniform said so.

Senator Cleveland introduced Lanse. "This is Bruny, Major General of the Ministry of National Defense, responsible for base construction and the like."

Lanse asked quickly, which is a fat job, and also made him realize that there might be some opportunities here.

"Mr. Bruny..."

"Don't use 'Your Excellency', it sounds weird." Bruny corrected Lanse's address with a smile.

He is so easygoing not because he is really so easygoing, but purely because of Senator Cleveland's face.

"Mr. Bruny, in fact, I think this is the least problem!"

Someone at the table picked up a wine glass and took a sip. "Oh?"

"We won't have much time. At the latest by the end of this year, early next year, the war will break out. With such a short time, how can you ensure that the naval base can be built?"

Their other alternative plan is actually to transform the Xingang District into a military base.

But this also has a problem, that is, the Xingang District is too close to the city. It has advantages, but also disadvantages.

In terms of construction period, this is actually the fastest plan. You only need to pull up a wall and circle some parts.

Senator Cleveland introduced Lanse again. "This is Gresson, Executive Member of the Budget Committee."

Lanse asked again, and said, "A worker can only do one person's work in a day, and ten workers can do ten people's work in a day, Mr. Gresson."

The latter frowned when he heard these nonsense words, and others didn't know what he was going to say. Lanse smiled slightly. "There shouldn't be any particularly high-rise buildings in the naval base, right?"

Bruny nodded. "Yes, at most three or four floors, maybe the command platform will be higher, but it won't be as high as the houses here." Lanse smiled and said, "Then we only need to hire enough people to complete all the construction work in a very short time."

"The berthing port can temporarily use the Xingang Wharf, which has enough ship berths and supporting facilities. At the same time, we can build some more wharves outside the naval base."

"As long as there are enough people working, the construction period can be short enough."

"If ten people can only build one house in a week, then one hundred thousand people can build ten thousand houses in a week!"

Others in the room showed some intention, while Bruny frowned slightly. "But hiring too many people will exceed our budget."

Lanse bowed slightly. "There are hundreds of thousands or even hundreds of thousands of refugees there, gentlemen."

Some people showed an expression of realization, some raised their eyebrows, and some showed an appreciative smile.

Senator Cleveland also smiled and said, "Very interesting."

He said it was very interesting, referring to the Federation people using slaves.

Don't look at the fact that slavery has been completely abolished in the entire Federation, but in fact, there are still many places doing this in other ways, and it is not once or twice that they use other people's lives and blood to pave the way for the Federation's rise. They have long been accustomed to it.

No errors, read it all at once!

Another gentleman also agreed quite a bit. "This is a method, but I have a question, Lanse."

Lanse retracted his chin. "You say, sir."

"These refugees are backed by Silade and its allies. We can't go too far. Even if we do it through some means, it is still a large sum of money."

Other gentlemen also nodded one after another. Although exploiting these refugees is a good idea, they still have to spend money in the end.

"Sir, gentlemen, the price of food is constantly rising. If we use the method of distributing food instead of distributing wages, would it be better?"

"We don't have extra expenses, and we also solve the situation of refugees starving to death."

"If someone uses these things to attack our government, then we can fight back and tell them that the people who starved to death are just lazy people who are unwilling to work."

"It doesn't need to spend too much money to solve the labor problem. I think this should be a good plan."

What is the price of food, it is entirely up to Congress. As long as they control food as a military strategic material tomorrow, the price of food will take off tomorrow!

First make people unable to afford food, then you can reflect the importance of food, and then you can raise the price of food.

Work for a month and distribute thirty pounds of wheat. This seems...

Their eyes toward Lanse had more friendliness. No one here hates smart people, because smart people can help them govern this country better.

Before these smart people have their own power, they want to achieve any achievements and realize any wishes, they can only pass through them.

Passing through them is their credit, so the thing of killing these smart people because of jealousy of other people's smart brains will only happen in opera.

"Not bad, it's a good idea." Senator Gresson agreed with Lanse's point of view. "Jefri said that now you can make no one oppose your decision in Jingang City, is it?"

Lanse nodded. "Although it's not so humble to say so, but... yes, sir."

"Very good, let's discuss it again."

Lanse knew immediately that it was time for him to leave here. "I'll leave for a while first."

Senator Cleveland nodded, and he turned and left the room.

When the door was closed again, the atmosphere of several people was more relaxed than just now.

After all, there is a stranger, they have to pick up some airs, now the stranger has left, they can also completely relax.

"An interesting young man, I think his ideas are feasible." Senator Gresson said. "The military base is just to level the ground, and then build some camp warehouse houses on it. This is not a difficult job."

"As long as there are enough people, it can indeed be completed in a short time. The only thing that takes time is the port wharf, but if we use the Xingang Wharf first, there is no problem of insufficient time."

"I think it's feasible, but can he really do it?"

He questioned whether Lanse could coordinate all this. "He looks too young, only in his twenties!"

Senator Cleveland held a cigarette in one hand and a wine glass in the other. "He married the daughter of a local big ranch owner. The civil servants in the city, including the mayor who is about to take office, are his friends."

"Or listen to him, so you don't have to worry about these problems at all."

Major General Bruny was also very satisfied. "I think we can do this."

Others seemed to have no problems, and another gentleman said, "Then we will do the cost and budget next."

His eyes flickered slightly. "Although he uses refugees, but..."

These people are a very close interest combination. Their political interests are highly bound. He just said this sentence, and let others know what he meant.

Their faces showed intriguing smiles.

Although Lanse might use refugees and try his best to exploit and oppress, they can calculate the cost according to the budget of ordinary workers, so the extra will naturally flow into their pockets.

Such large projects are tens of millions or hundreds of millions of large projects. Even if you just get 10% or 20% from it, it is a large sum of money.

After Lanse left the room, he went directly to the living room. People's eyes soon moved to him. During this time, some of Lanse's information had been inquired by them.

They didn't look down on Lanse. Being able to enter this villa, being able to go to the room inside, no matter if he spoke or not, how much he spoke.

All meant that he had stood at the same level as the people in this room.

"Tang Mu, why don't you introduce us?" Someone took the initiative to mention this. In fact, they knew everything, but social interaction is like this.

Knowing and saying.

Tang Mu began to introduce these people to Lanse. They were all aides, staff, and two majors from the Ministry of National Defense around the senator. Everyone seemed very enthusiastic.

Lanse brought business cards today, just to get to know each other, exchanged business cards, and had no deeper interaction.

But maybe when they need Lanse, or Lanse needs them, the social network is also fully opened.

Until five o'clock in the afternoon, Lanse was not called in. They sat in the living room and chatted about very... trendy topics.

Nothing to do with politics, nothing to do with military, nothing to do with international situation.

They were chatting about women, chatting about stars, chatting about movies, but not chatting about things they should chat about.

Do these people really not want to chat?

No, in fact, they want to chat very much, ask about things they don't know, but they are also afraid of leaking their mouths.

Maybe their boss didn't tell them "don't talk about something," but actually acquiesced that this matter cannot be talked about randomly. They accidentally said it, and it would cause trouble.

This kind of thing has happened more than once. After this kind of thing happened, the wrong one is definitely not the senator inside, but these people.

They don't even know what to say and what not to say, how can they continue to hold important work?

So instead of chatting about dangerous topics, it is better to chat about ordinary things.

Who could have imagined that some gentlemen in important positions sat together and chatted about actresses.

After five o'clock and approaching six o'clock, the sound of opening the door came from the end of the corridor. They immediately stopped laughing and stood up.

Soon a few gentlemen came out from inside. At the main entrance of the living room, Senator Cleveland shook hands and said goodbye to them, and their aides, subordinates, also left one by one...

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