"Cough cough!"
The newly appointed, novice city lord coughed a few times, choked on his tea, and then gave a self-examination.
The demonic flames erupted, igniting at the slightest touch. If the demonic army hadn't charged forward relentlessly to extinguish them, the fire would have spread throughout Titan City, plunging the entire city into a frenzy of demonic flames, turning the bonfire party into a complete disaster (a mass fire torture).
In a way, the demons also acted as firefighters, which made Xiao Han feel quite ashamed.
"Smack!"
The pile of documents on the table shook a few times and slid down like an avalanche.
A quick glance at the menu reveals things like, "What should we do with the livestock left behind by the XX family?" Xiao Han's old friend, the tavern owner, suggests: "Fry the meat patties, or deep-fry and stir-fry? Pair it with a refreshing glass of green grape juice, and I'll personally bring you dinner."
The sewers are clogged again, and White Tooth submits a proposal: Should they be repaired? How much funding should be allocated for the repairs? Will meals be provided? Will accommodation be provided free of charge?
The slaves working on the southern manor have been starving for three days and have gnawed all the bark off the neighboring trees. That bastard Glady thinks this is unsightly and a disgrace to the city lord's image. Should they be fined? How much? Or should they be sold to a passing dark mage to be turned into magical materials? The former bandit leader of the wasteland has sworn in the documents that he has a market for them, it all depends on the city lord's wishes, he guarantees to destroy all evidence and use them so thoroughly that not even ashes will be left for him.
Before winter arrives, employees who went to harvest the last batch of cowhide fruit were attacked by shadow wolves. Hammer suggested sending troops to wipe out the shadow wolves and weaken the monsters' power to prevent them from launching an attack on Titan City in winter.
The homes of many residents of Titan City have been destroyed. Khrushchev suggested taking advantage of this opportunity to develop the real estate industry, create a buzz, and swindle the last bit of wealth from the residents. He also suggested that the arrival of winter would reduce the population. He was just waiting for Xiao Hanzhang to finish the job so he could put it into action immediately.
How should the new round of taxes be collected? The third urban management team, led by Bearman Jerry, proposed: Captain, take advantage of the financial shortage and raise taxes by 30% to make a quick buck? Or should we impose exorbitant taxes and confiscate property directly? The brothers have been feeling uneasy lately since we haven't raided any homes; their eyes are practically glowing with greed. It's quite frightening.
"Are these people who offer random opinions plotting a rebellion?"
Xiao Han's lips twitched violently a few times. He was very worried about the future of Titan City, wondering if these people would drag Titan City into the abyss.
Even Khrushchev, who was considered the preferred butler, suggested speculating on real estate to bleed the city's inhabitants dry. That way, even if they froze to death in the howling winter, they wouldn't have to feel guilty about not making any money. ╮(￣▽￣)╭
Is this even human?
As expected of the Gubang family, known for their vampire reputation, they are ruthless.
Aside from White Fang, Hammer, and... well, add the tavern owner, none of them are normal.
"What the heck, how would I know the answers to these questions!"
After a moment's thought, Xiao Han, his face filled with grief and indignation, tore the "Request: Send a daughter to Lord Little Fox" proposal in his hand to shreds: "I admit, I really have no talent whatsoever in internal affairs! I'm just a little fox catching fish and shrimp by the lake!"
"Your Highness, isn't this done according to your request?"
Minnie smiled faintly and remained silent throughout.
Clearly, the city lord, who had risen to power, was extremely disgusted with internal affairs.
This was an opportunity for her to seize control of internal affairs with her talent and ability, making the novice city lord feel that he could not do without her assistance.
Starting from this point, in this Demon King's Palace... the sage conquers all directions, while she cultivates her own followers in the rear, placing her people in various positions to gain a certain degree of influence.
She didn't take her father's dying words to heart.
What about kings? Young kings are the easiest to control.
"Prime Minister Minnie, I'm entrusting this great power to you!" Xiao Han's expression was solemn, with a look of "a heavy responsibility and a long way to go" as he looked at Minnie's surprised face, putting on a show of a deeply affectionate scumbag: "I trust you to handle things. Let's put aside our past grievances and advance together."
Afterwards, Xiao Han presented a pre-prepared employment contract, and, seeing Minnie's increasingly cold expression, continued, "Five social insurances and one housing fund, paid leave, weekend afternoon tea, birthday gifts, holiday vacations and trips, all paid for with company funds, and a permanent 30% discount coupon for ice cream..."
A chill swept through the air; despite the fact that the city lord's mansion had working heaters, a biting atmosphere still pervaded the space.
"Uh...actually, I wouldn't mind if you offered a 50% discount."
Xiao Han explained, his pupils surging with the potential of the sun, bursting forth with molten lava-like heat as he met Minise's slightly cold gaze.
Once an employment contract is signed, the rights of both parties are protected by the God of Justice. However, one clause stipulates that during Minise's term as Prime Minister, Xiao Han, as the city lord, has the right to dismiss her at any time without considering the opinions of many cabinet members. This renders Minise's pre-planned schemes futile.
Originally, she planned to build up her own faction and, according to Xiao Han's future political blueprint, grant power to cabinet members. In this way, she would be the leader of a force, at the pinnacle of power, on par with Xiao Han, wielding great authority.
What if I don't sign?
Minnie smiled gracefully, her slender hand kneading a strand of her hair as she tentatively asked.
She didn't believe that anyone in Titan City was better at handling domestic affairs than she was.
Moreover, with the destruction of the major families, the smaller families fled Titan City under her oppression. One of the reasons was that she did not leave Xiao Han with talent to handle internal affairs. Incidentally, she killed them halfway, seized their wealth, and blocked important intelligence.
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