Empire of Shadows

Chapter 524 True · Chief Blue [666+5]

After the mayor read today's newspaper in the morning, he only ate half of his breakfast and didn't touch it again. He just sat blankly on the chair in the restaurant, looking at the azure blue sky and the distance outside the floor-to-ceiling windows of the living room.

He had been like this for quite a while, maybe almost an hour.

The secretary felt that he was thinking or something, so he didn't disturb him.

It was almost nine o'clock when a sigh came, and the mayor moved his body, picked up the newspaper and left the restaurant.

The newspaper had already mentioned the matter of stationing troops in King's Harbor. The newspaper had mentioned it before, but when it mentioned this matter before, the newspaper used a "guess" tone.

Similar to "If the Republic of Danterra continues to harass our freighters, where should we deploy the navy to reflect our resistance and protest against these persecutory acts?"

The report mentioned some places, including King's Harbor, which looked like a guess, guessing where the Ministry of Defense would choose.

And this time, they are already discussing what positive and negative impacts it will bring on international issues if troops are stationed in King's Harbor.

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

He didn't need to add milk or sugar to his coffee before, the purest coffee was enough.

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

This can make him less mentally excited and easily feel tired, and he often takes a nap in the afternoon.

Sugar easily makes people feel tired. Capitalists will not tell people how terrible "sugar" is for people, after all, the profit margin of these things is very considerable.

When the secretary put down the coffee cup, he also saw the newspaper and asked for advice, "What's wrong with this news?"

The mayor's eyes fell on the newspaper again. He didn't directly answer the secretary's question, "Do you think it is good or bad for this city if troops are stationed here?"

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

"They may also mess things up here."

"But it may not be like that, because rumors are just rumors."

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

"At least tens of thousands of soldiers are stationed here. Let's not consider where they are stationed. These tens of thousands of soldiers need to consume, and they also have the ability to consume."

"This means that while tens of thousands of consumers will be added to King's Harbor, the city does not need to bear their jobs."

"Even if each person only spends ten yuan per month, it can increase the city's operating income by hundreds of thousands."

"Do you think it's very little?"

He saw that the secretary didn't seem to be so 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."

"The army's expenditure is not only on the personal consumption of soldiers, they need a stable source of food, they need to build bases, and they need workers in many places."

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

"On the one hand, it is used to check and balance the army, so that the army will not mess around, and on the other hand, it is also to allow the city to better serve the army."

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

The mayor shook his head, "It would be good if it can be implemented in the second half of the year. If they could come earlier, there might have been a chance."

"I don't believe in fate. I think people themselves are fate. Every choice I make is not guided by fate, but my own choice."

"But sometimes, you have to believe these things."

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

Lucky guy.

He had to admit this.

The stationing of troops will bring greater changes to the city, more stable rule, more job opportunities and income. As long as the interests of the military are not violated, the mayor's power will become greater.

You can even use this as an intermediary to have some contact with the military.

Although the federal military is not as strong as the military in other countries, if you think they are very weak, then you are terribly wrong.

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

"It's Lance, should I let him in?"

This is the mayor's residence, and he hasn't gone to the city hall yet.

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

Soon Lance brought in Blue, who was a little uneasy. When he saw the mayor, Lance smiled and walked over quickly.

The mayor looked at him for a while, then stood up, took his outstretched hand, and shook it.

He then looked at Blue next to Lance, "This is?"

"This is the director of the Forest Police Department, Mr. Blue."

"Director Blue, you don't need me to introduce this one, right?"

Director Blue quickly stretched out his hands to hold the mayor's hand, bent over and said hello.

He was very measured, very enthusiastic, but he didn't seem irrational. After saying a few words admiring the mayor, he let go and retreated to Lance's side.

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

"This time, I'm visiting rashly because I heard a shocking news."

The mayor took the coffee, glanced at Lance, signaled him to continue, and took a sip of coffee himself.

The coffee with a lot of milk is very smooth to drink. The taste of coffee will not cover the taste of milk, and the taste of milk will not cover the taste of coffee. This can form a very unique flavor, a delicious flavor.

The astringency is replaced by silkiness. No wonder federal people like to add coffee to milk. There is a reason.

"Chief Hunter of the City Police Department had an accident and I'm afraid he can no longer lead the police force in King's Harbor."

"The series of cases that have occurred in the city recently are too bad, and the safety of the people is threatened. At this critical moment, we must elect a successor as soon as possible to stabilize the city's security."

Lance said with a smile, "Director Blue is an old policeman. He graduated from a professional police school, has rich professional knowledge, and has participated in the detection of many cases, and has also reached the position of director of the branch bureau."

"He has rich work experience and detection skills, and has his own set of ideas for the personnel arrangement of the police team. He is fully capable of taking the position of director of the police department."

"I believe that under your wise leadership, Mr. Mayor, and under the loyal protection of Director Blue, the people of King's Harbor will definitely be able to obtain a stable and peaceful life!"

Looking at Lance opening his eyes and telling lies, the mayor had an urge to laugh.

The guy in front of him is one of the largest gangs in King's Harbor at the current stage. He talks about stability and the people all the time, and he recommends the position of director of the police department. This is too absurd and too ridiculous.

However, this is very federal.

Look at who is in the President's cabinet?

Then look at who is in Congress.

Finally, look at who is in the state government.

Then it doesn't seem so ridiculous and absurd for a gang leader to recommend someone to be the director of the police department.

Because those are more bizarre than this!

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

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

"Hunter was nominated by him. Since he became the director, the security of the city has obviously improved compared to when he was not the director."

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

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

"He has served the police force for a lifetime. Even if he is now a city councilor, he still often deals with police force issues."

The mayor seemed to be saying, analyzing, but in fact he was proposing his own transaction plan, "What if he thinks the new candidate does not meet his expectations and makes trouble, we will be very embarrassed and passive."

Lance held the coffee to his mouth, didn't drink it yet, and said with a smile, "Then let him shut up."

While he was talking, he slightly rotated the angle of the coffee cup, took a sip, it was a bit sweet, he didn't like it very much.

The corners of the mayor's mouth turned up slightly. Charlie was also a guy he hated. He was very respectful to him on the surface. No matter what he said, it was either "yes" or "good", and he never refuted him, but he didn't do anything he asked for.

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

He is now unscrupulous. Don't you want the position of director of the police department?

It's very simple, it's just an administrative order to him, he doesn't even need to report to the state government, he can directly appoint it himself.

But it is such a position, if you want it, exchange it for Charlie.

Lance's statement made him very satisfied. He had long been unhappy with that dog. He could get rid of that dog without taking any responsibility, and his whole body felt comfortable.

However, politicians sometimes need to show some restraint. "Wouldn't that be inappropriate? Won't people think I don't respect these veteran police officers?"

Lance put down his coffee cup and turned to look at Blue. Blue had roughly understood a little. He gritted his teeth. "Only the living need to be respected. The dead, we generally commemorate!"

The mayor raised an eyebrow. "I don't know what you're talking about, but I think you should be able to manage the city's security issues."

"Official news should be coming to me soon, so we still have to wait, but it won't be long."

"Be prepared, Chief Blue."