In Wu Lai's previous memory, his mother always liked to say this: "One bad apple spoils the whole barrel."

Wu Lai agrees with this statement because although it is vulgar and down-to-earth, it is the same as "a thousand-mile dike is destroyed by an ant hole."

Wu Lai read the information about Salt Marsh Town very carefully, so he knew that the trouble in Salt Marsh Town was ruined by the "rotten apples".

Saltmarsh had prospered before. At least fifty years ago, it was so prosperous that the people of Longvington envied it. At that time, the town was heavily guarded, and bandits dared not approach easily. There was basically no space for small thieves to survive on the streets. Merchants from all over the country frequently came and went, transporting large carts of goods into Saltmarsh and taking away large amounts of salt from Saltmarsh. Merchants naturally did not come only to make money, they also spent money in Saltmarsh. It is said that during the most prosperous period of Saltmarsh, there were more than seventy taverns and hotels in the town of thousands of people, and more than two hundred men and women who prostituted themselves...

But now all this has changed. Saltmarsh Town is like an old woman who has lost all her charm and only memories remain.

Wu Lai certainly doesn't want to stay in a lifeless town. It will not only waste his time, but might also wear down his fighting spirit. In any era, time and fighting spirit are extremely precious things, and he certainly doesn't want to let them slip away silently through his fingers.

The problems in Salt Marsh Town have been around for a long time. Guru advised Woolley to first analyze the causes and then prescribe the right remedies.

This was good advice, but Wu Lai did not adopt it. Instead, he said to Guru: "Instead of spending time tracing back to the past, it is better to just follow your own ideas."

Guru was stunned for a moment, and then nodded gently. He had to admit that Wu Lai's method was better and easier than his.

Tours thought that Woolley went to the salt field to cause a big fight, but he didn't expect that Woolley just took a symbolic turn, neither looking closely nor approaching the salt workers and managers. Apart from the polite praise, Woolley didn't say a word. He only asked for two salt bricks, saying that they were as a souvenir, and then left in a hurry.

This somewhat confused Tours. He stared blankly at Wu Lai's carriage going farther and farther away. He couldn't help but mutter in his heart, "Is this little bastard trying to play some tricks again?"

He was wrong to think so. Wu Lai had no intention of taking a closer look today because he knew that he couldn't tell whether it was good or bad with Tours accompanying him. Besides, he had an important thing to do today.

What's the big deal? Street Cleaning Operation! Just by looking at the name, it's easy to think of street sweeping and general cleaning. In fact, it's similar, but what Wu Lai wants to sweep is not dirt, rotten vegetable stems, rags and other things, he wants to sweep thieves, scoundrels, and men and women who engage in sex trade.

Tribune Henry is the broom in Woolley's hand, but Woolley does not think this broom is up to the task. But no matter what, he has to sweep the streets and alleys of Saltmarsh Town first.

Henry was indeed sweeping, but he was not sweeping very seriously, because the thieves and scoundrels in Saltmarsh Town were more or less connected to him. Without these connections, Henry's family in Lovington would not be able to live as comfortably as they did now.

Henry didn't want Woolley to cut off his source of income, but he had to follow Woolley's first order. If he didn't, he would surely become Woolley's first target. After all, the people who could afford to offend Woolley didn't include Henry Warren.

So, Henry was busy until midnight last night. He caught three thieves who had nothing to do with him and kidnapped two old widows who were running a part-time sex trade. As for those who had connections with him, Henry sent people or went out in person to notify them one by one: "The new consul has taken office, and there will be trouble in the next few days. Everyone should be quiet for now."

When Wu Lai hurried back to the official residence, Henry had been waiting with his team for a long time. The five unfortunate men and women were tied together by a thick hemp rope and squatted timidly against the wall. A large number of people gathered on both sides of the street to watch the excitement, pointing and talking, making it quite lively.

When Woolley got off the carriage, Henry ran up to him and said, "Mr. Consul, according to your instructions, the militia patrolled until late at night yesterday and arrested three thieves and two prostitutes."

Wu Lai glanced in the direction of Henry's finger and thought to himself, who would believe that they caught five in one night? Although he thought so in his heart, Wu Lai smiled and his eyes were full of praise: "Well done, Tribune Henry, your efficiency is beyond reproach. I am very satisfied."

"It is my honor to serve Your Excellency the Governor." Henry said with a hypocritical smile.

Wu Lai nodded, and looked around. Seeing that there were many people watching, he stood on the driver's seat with a smile and waved his hand: "Residents of Salt Marsh Town! Please be quiet!"

Wu Lai had just arrived, and few people in Salt Marsh Town knew his identity. They were a little surprised to see Henry being so respectful to him just now. Now, seeing him waving his arms up high, as if he wanted to say something, they all shut their mouths at the same time.

"Hello everyone! Let me introduce myself. I am Wu Lailindo, the new governor of Saltmarsh Town!" As soon as Wu Lai finished speaking, there was a buzz of discussion around him. No wonder, Wu Lai was too young. He looked like a noble boy. No one would have thought that he was the new governor.

"Quiet!" Henry drew the sword from his waist and raised it. The soldiers under his command immediately began to curse and scold the onlookers. Although it was a bit rude, it was effective. After a few seconds, no one on the scene said a word.

It seems that the militia is not good at other things, but it is good at scaring the people. Wu Lai thought to himself, frowned, and raised his voice: "Everyone! I, Wu Lai Glindo, came to Salt Marsh Town not to enjoy life and make money! My purpose here is to let everyone live a good life! To restore Salt Marsh Town's former prosperity! To make Salt Marsh Town the most beautiful place in the city-state of Lunvington!"

As soon as Wu Lai finished speaking these impassioned words of truth, whispers were heard again, but the most common expression was the look of doubt on everyone's faces.

Over the past few decades, the governors of Salt Marsh Town have changed one after another, but the town's situation has been getting worse and worse. At the beginning of last year, someone who could do some practical work finally came, but he was shot down in a few seconds. After all, who would come to Salt Marsh Town to be an official if not to enjoy life and make money? Who would believe that? Seeing that the scene was a bit awkward, Guru smiled slightly, winked at Henry, and took the lead in applauding.

Henry hesitated for a moment, sheathed his sword, and clapped his hands. Seeing this, his soldiers naturally followed suit. Soon, the crowd also broke into sparse applause, which at least prevented Wu Lai from being too embarrassed.

"It seems that everyone is skeptical about what I said! It doesn't matter! Those who are here today, please remember what I, Wuleglindo, said today! Be a witness! If I don't do it within a year! You can all come to this governor's residence and throw rotten eggs!" Wu Lai said with a smile, and raised his hand, "I! Wuleglindo, the governor of Salt Marsh Town! I announce! From now on, Salt Marsh Town will launch a permanent street cleaning operation!"

Street cleaning operation? And permanent? Everyone was a little confused, thinking, is this going to be street sweeping?

"Salt Marsh Town is full of thieves, robbers, and scoundrels. They steal, swindle, and oppress the good! They not only disturb the peace of the town, but also ruin its reputation!" Wu Lai said loudly, "It also brings disgrace to me as the governor! So! The first official business I came to Salt Marsh Town is to drive these bad apples off the streets!"

"Street Cleaning Operation! It can't just be the job of the Civil Guard! Because I received a complaint that some people in the Civil Guard are colluding with these thieves, robbers, and scoundrels! In exchange for providing them with shelter! Moreover, they are also ganging up to exploit prostitutes! Exploiting them! Taking away their meager income!" Wu Lai's brows were getting tighter and tighter, and his raised right hand was already clenched into a fist, "So, in the Street Cleaning Operation, I don't plan to use them as the main force! The main force should be you! It should be the residents of the entire town!"

Henry was stunned, and the soldiers of the militia were stunned, because they did not expect that Woolley would do such a thing in public.

The people were stunned, because they had not expected the street cleansing operation to be like this, and the new consul did not even want the militia to participate. It seemed that this thing might actually be done well.

"Lord Wu Lai..." Henry couldn't help but move closer to Wu Lai. Wu Lai's words just now were clearly accusing him in public. How could he keep his face like that?

Seeing Henry's unhappy face, Wu Lai simply frowned and said, "Henry, can't you see I'm busy? Let's talk later."

After saying this, Wu Lai waved his hand, and Guru quickly got on the carriage, pulled out four leather bags from the carriage, and ripped open the bags.

The onlookers suddenly became agitated, because these four bulging leather bags were filled with silver coins.

Just as everyone was guessing what these silver coins were for, Wu Lai smiled and said, "The street cleaning operation requires everyone's efforts, but we can't let everyone work for nothing. I declare! From now on, anyone has the right to catch thieves, robbers, scoundrels and the like and bring them here. The reward is not high, twenty silver coins for each person brought here! But remember one thing, only mild violence is allowed, don't kill or maim them. As the consul, I like to use whipping to punish these lawless criminals!"

"Sir, is what you said true?" someone in the crowd asked loudly.

"It's true!" Wu Lai answered loudly, "I have prepared a total of 10,000 silver coins waiting for you to take! I promise that if anyone interferes in the process of arresting and handing him over, I will treat him as a thief and scoundrel and punish him with a whip!"

"Sir, does that count as prostitution?" someone else asked.

"I have other ways to deal with prostitutes, so it doesn't count!" Wu Lai replied.

"Sir, what does caning mean?" someone asked.

"Just as the name suggests, it means whipping with a whip! Whip hard! Those who are taken away for the first time will be whipped twenty times. After the twenty whippings, they will be imprisoned for ten days. If they reform, it's fine. If they are taken away again, they will be punished with ten more whips each time!" Wu Lai replied.

"Sir, I have another question..." Someone in the crowd raised his hand high...

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Henry didn't pay attention to what everyone said or what Wu Lai did. At this moment, besides being stunned, he suddenly felt a strong fear in his heart. Wu Lai was so good at this. Maybe he would interrogate those thieves and scoundrels. If these guys gave him up, would Wu Lai take the opportunity to...

"Henry! Henry!" Woolley called out twice before Henry came back to his senses.

"Lord Wu Lai." Henry suddenly felt that Wu Lai's face was somewhat eerie at the moment, which made him feel afraid, even though Wu Lai was actually smiling.

"Go, bring those three thieves to the front and whip them in public," Wu Lai ordered.

"Yes." Henry had no choice but to obey.

The three thieves were quickly pinned to the ground by several militia soldiers. No matter how they struggled and begged, their pants were quickly pulled off.

"Twenty lashes! Hit hard!" Wu Lai waved his hand, and the three soldiers immediately raised their whips...

"Snap!" When the first crisp sound was heard, a shrill, heartbreaking cry of pain spread all around...

After a while, the three thieves' buttocks were covered with blood and they could hardly stand. Wu Lai waved his hand, and Lauren led several servants to drag the three thieves into the mansion. There was a basement in the front yard of the mansion which was specially used to detain prisoners. It was a "good place" for thieves.

"Henry!" Wu Lai took out a gold coin from his pocket and threw it to Henry. "Three thieves, just one gold coin, buy some wine and food for the brothers."

"Thank you, Lord Wu Lai." Henry smiled with some difficulty.

"What are you all still standing there for? Go catch it!" Wu Lai waved his hand with a smile and said to the people who were still watching the fun.

Yes, what are you still standing here for? If you go too late, it will be the money in other people's pockets. Everyone immediately dispersed and ran in the direction of their mind, forming gangs while running. Catching and twisting is definitely a strenuous job.

"Lord Wu Lai, Lord Wu Lai, can we go?" A militia soldier was so jealous that he couldn't help but ask tentatively.

"Of course not for militia soldiers." Woolley laughed, "But you can take off your armor, lay down your weapons, and participate as a civilian."

"Thank you, sir." The soldier was immediately delighted...

"Sir, I'm going too!" another soldier raised his hand and said.

"Go ahead." Wu Lai nodded.

But after a short while, more than 30 soldiers under Henry's command "slipped away". What made Henry most angry and embarrassed was that none of these 30 people said anything to him, such as asking for leave or something.

After the group of soldiers left in a swarm, Woolley glanced at Henry and said, "It seems that the treatment of the militia is not very good."

Henry was stunned, his cheeks felt hot, but he sighed deeply in his heart.

At this moment, in the streets not far from the governor's residence, a sudden noise broke out.

"Catch them!" someone shouted...

When the noise reached Henry's ears, he couldn't help but sigh again.

It's a mess, it's all a mess, Henry said to himself.