Before Sean arrived, Wu Lai already knew that Longvington had arranged this guy to serve as the peace officer. Sean's pace of taking in the sights, sounds, food, drink and fun along the way was naturally not as fast as Sean's communication speed.

Sean's secret letter said that Sean was greedy for money, sex and alcohol, and had a very average character. He was George's civil servant and was very loyal to George.

Since the dog sent was a dog that was ready to bite people, Wu Lai was of course happy to tease Sean, just like the question just now. No matter what Sean answered, he would have a set of words to embarrass him. This was Wu Lai's bad taste.

However, Sean chose to remain silent now, which made Wu Lai think a little more highly of him, because this at least showed that under the apparent arrogance, Sean was still a little cautious.

The caution, of course, stems from vigilance against Woolley.

"You've been traveling all the way, you've worked hard. Let's get together tonight to welcome you back." Wu Lai said with a smile.

"No." Sean waved his hand and declined. "Governor Woolley, you said it yourself. I've been traveling all the way, so I feel very tired. Besides, when I came here, Financial Officer Job asked me to go to the salt field to deliver a letter to Turles. Turles and I have been friends for many years. I plan to have my first drink in Salt Marsh Town at the salt field."

The meaning of Sean's words is very clear. You and Wu Lai are opposites and it is impossible for us to be friends.

Wu Lai really didn't expect that the guy in front of him didn't even care about basic etiquette. According to the convention, when an official takes office, the consul holds a banquet to welcome him, firstly to show friendship, and secondly to let everyone get to know each other, and also to lay the foundation for future cooperation.

But this guy actually refused it outright.

"Since you are busy, it's okay. We can talk about it later. However, it is necessary for you to understand your jurisdiction first, because Salt Marsh Town is slightly different from other places." Wu Lai nodded, thinking that you kid is so high-profile as soon as you arrive. It's really hard for you to have such a big heart.

"Of course." Sean glanced at Wu Lai and couldn't help feeling proud again. He found that it felt very good to make Wu Lai lose face.

Wu Lai stood up slowly, took a thin booklet from the wooden shelf behind him and raised it: "It contains the general situation of Yanma Town and the duties, rights and obligations of each position. Your office is the first one on the left side of the corridor. The second one is the Cultural Bureau, which is also under your jurisdiction. Take this booklet back and read it slowly. I have other things to do."

With a soft "click" sound, the booklet was thrown out by Wu Lai and fell on the desk.

Let me see it myself? Shouldn't you give me a more detailed introduction? Sean was stunned and couldn't help muttering in his heart.

Wu Lai sat back in his chair and waved his sleeves: "Sean, you can go now."

Sean was stunned. Wu Lai's attitude was even more arrogant than his. After all, I was only one level lower than you. How could you just wave your sleeves and chase me away?

However, no matter how much he grumbled, Wu Lai had already ordered him to leave, and Sean was not thick-skinned enough to pretend not to hear. So, he nodded and stood up, slowly picking up the booklet without saying a word. As soon as he got the booklet, he turned around and walked towards the door.

Wu Lai frowned and suddenly raised his voice: "Sean, is your citizenship fake?"

Sean was startled and turned around, only to see Wu Lai staring at him "viciously" again. He frowned and said, "Sir Wu Lai, I'm afraid what you said is a bit inappropriate, right? I can basically understand it as contempt or slander against me. My citizenship is genuine."

Wu Lai was waiting for this sentence. Hearing it, he slammed the heavy table, "bang"...

"If you are a citizen, you should understand that etiquette is the symbol of citizenship and politeness is the code of conduct for citizens. More importantly, I am your superior. Are you rude to me because you are rude by nature? Or is it because you despise the decision of the Supreme Council?" Wu Lai asked in a deep voice.

Sean's face flushed red immediately. He couldn't answer Wu Lai's question because this guy, who was said to be known for his arrogance and deceit, actually brought up moral etiquette and threw black hats one after another, but he couldn't refute it...

"What are you still standing there for? Get out!" Wu Lai scolded him unceremoniously. "Remember, this won't happen again, or I will tell you at the meeting of nobles in the city-state of Lovington."

Sean was stunned again. He was so angry. The guy in front of him was ordering him around. His arrogance was beyond limit. Think about it, he had been with Governor George for many years and had never been treated like this.

Sean left angrily. He had no choice but to leave. Was he going to stay here and wait for Wu Lai's next round of abuse without using any dirty words? As soon as he left, Guru knocked on Wu Lai's door and walked in.

"New here?" Guru asked as he closed the door. He almost bumped into the furious Sean at the corner of the stairs.

"Yes, I'm the tribune sent by Lovington. You've come just in time. Please sit down. I have something to tell you." Wu Lai gestured for Guru to sit down and picked up the three appointment documents on the table and handed them to him. "Take a look at this first."

As he read, Guru's brows slowly furrowed. After reading carefully, he sighed softly, put the three appointment documents back on the table, and said, "Lun Wenton is giving us a difficult problem."

"It would be strange if there were no problems." Wu Lai smiled and threw the three appointment documents into the drawer. "What I can't stand the most is that they always send some small characters over, like flies, with no ability, just buzzing around you all day long, which is very annoying."

Hearing Wu Lai's description, Guru couldn't help laughing out loud. After finally stopping, he said, "Wu Lai, this is Salt Marsh Town, the most remote and poor town in the city-state of Lunvington. Apart from these little characters you mentioned, who else do you think George can send? He would like to send big characters, but they won't be happy. Besides, there is probably no one in the city-state of Lunvington who can match your strength."

"I like what you said last." Wu Lai nodded with a smile, and then said, "You are right. At least for now, they are unlikely to send anyone who is too good, and they will not do anything big to me. But if I touch the salt field, they will definitely take decisive action. When that time comes, you will see that the lineup will be exaggerated."

"By the way, there is a question I have always wanted to ask. Since you have already mentioned it, I will take this opportunity to say something." Guru said with a smile, "Will you go to the salt field?"

"Do you think I should touch this salt field?" Wu Lai asked back.

Guru shook his head seriously: "Shouldn't."

"Why?" Wu Lai asked with a smile.

"Because the salt fields are in the city-state of Lunwenton, I believe that as long as you are willing, you can bring the salt fields under your control no matter how difficult it is. But don't forget that you can't take the salt fields away." Guru answered seriously, "I have to remind you that the salt fields are controlled by a small group, and their ultimate purpose of owning the salt fields is not for money. My father said that whoever controls Lunwenton is equivalent to controlling two-thirds of Assyria's territory, and the core of Lunwenton is the salt industry. Once the salt here is cut off, Assyria will soon be in turmoil."

Wu Lai knew all that Guru said. Before he took office, Chief Connor had emphasized this to him. Connor also said that the salt industry in Rovington was the greatest support of the Duncan family. There was a deep meaning behind the First Legion stationing its most elite troops in Rovington. When talking about this, Connor added, "We can attack when we advance and defend when we retreat." After he finished speaking, a look of worry appeared on his brow.

Woolley knew that what Connor was most worried about was division. Such a thing had happened in Assyrian history, because there would always be people who would intentionally or unintentionally expand their desires to the limit. If the corresponding conditions happened to be met, then this person would not mind giving it a try at all.

Moreover, although the current separation of powers in the Assyrian territory continues to play a role in suppressing ambitions, it has already shown signs of loosening. For example, the Duncan family, represented by Qi Yuan, not only firmly controls the Senate, but also holds half of the Supreme Noble Council. They also have the most elite First Legion in their hands. Once their ambitions expand, it will inevitably be a huge disaster for the Assyrian territory.

"If we let them continue to control it, can we guarantee that there will be no unrest? I think that if it continues like this, the unrest will come earlier and be more severe," said Wu Lai.

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Guru was silent for a moment and nodded slightly. Wu Lai was right. Allowing this group of people to continue to control the situation would undoubtedly bring forward and intensify the unrest.

"So what you mean is that we have to touch it no matter what?" Guru asked tentatively. If Wu Lai really had this idea, he really didn't dare to hide it from his family, because if he was not careful, the Kochi family would be doomed.

"If I insist on touching it, will you support me?" Wu Lai asked back.

After hesitating for a while, Guru sighed and nodded, saying, "Okay, if you want to do it, I'll accompany you, but I have to let you know first that I can't let the Kochi family get involved. I can put my own life and death aside, but I can't let them get involved."

"Okay, that's enough." Wu Lai laughed and said, "I promise you, when I touch it, I will not implicate the Kochi family, and I will not take any risks. I will not act rashly before I am sure I can succeed."

"I hope so." Gulu smiled bitterly and shook his head, then suddenly asked, "Why do you have to touch this salt field? If you want merit, protect Salt Marsh Town, and then suppress more bandits. After two years of hard work, we can leave here and take up a post in a city-state."

"It's so good here, why should I go to another city-state?" Wu Lai asked, spreading his hands.

"What's good about this place? The salt field? Do you want to monopolize the salt industry?" asked the guru.

"To be honest, I'm not too interested in the salt industry. What I'm interested in is something else here. I took over the salt field to get it. With it, the world will tremble." Wu Lai said with a smile. He was referring to saltpeter. With saltpeter and the abundant sulfur in the Katilina grassland, with Wu Lai's experience as a soldier in the "another world", would he still lack black gunpowder?

Therefore, Wu Lai was determined to obtain the Salt Marsh Town Salt Field. I wonder how Chief Connor would feel if he knew that he had promoted a more dangerous guy to seize the salt field.

"Trembling?" Gulu looked at Wu Lai and covered his ears. "Don't say any more. I'm afraid I won't be able to resist the temptation and will drag the entire Kochi family into your 'Trembling'."

"Oh my god, believe it or not." Wu Lai stretched, "We've gone a little off topic. You come to me now, is there something?"

"Of course." Gulu took out a notebook from his pocket and handed it to Wu Lai, saying, "This is the expense account. This year's expenses have not been paid by Lunwenton yet. The money given by Chief Connor can only support the completion of the canal protection project at most. I came here to ask what we should do? Do we need to pay for it ourselves first?"

"I can't pay for it myself. It's not about the money. They will laugh at me, and it will also affect my future reputation." Wu Lai shook his head and said, "Leave it to me. The city-state meeting will be held soon. I will go to Lunvington City to ask for it then."

Guru was about to speak when he heard a sudden noise outside the window. He was startled and Wu Lai stood up and walked quickly to the window.

"Sean, why are you here again?!" Wu Lai asked angrily. His anger was naturally suspected of being taken advantage of, because Sean was obviously at a disadvantage at the moment - in the yard, five servicemen surrounded Sean, and from the way they were rubbing their hands, it seemed that they wanted to attack Sean, but when they saw Wu Lai appear in front of the window, they all backed away.

Sean looked up and shouted, "Look, Governor Wu Lai! These servants not only disobeyed orders, but also dared to commit crimes against their superiors!"

"What's going on?" Wu Lai frowned and looked at the servants.

"Master Wu Lai, it's like this..." A serviceman quickly told the whole story...