At this crucial point, Ma Yuanbai immediately added:
"Of course, the screening of migrants must be strict to ensure the safety and stability of Kangcheng."
Ma Yuanbai had clearly given this matter considerable thought.
The large wetlands near the fog outside Kangcheng are perfect for cultivating red algae. A processing plant can be built in the city, and if the only goal is to ensure the supply of red algae sticks, accommodating another 10,000 refugees would not be a problem at all.
Moreover, with his abilities and the supply of Lin Han's exotic beast meat, Kang Cheng has no problem with at least enough to eat and wear.
With enough refugees and manpower, as for more high-end talent... Thinking of this, Ma Yuanbai continued:
"At the same time, we can also use free accommodation as an incentive to attract some awakened individuals who are willing to live in Kangcheng for a long time. Then, we can use the official staffing and system of Zhongzhou to establish new departments and give them positions and benefits commensurate with their abilities."
"In this way, Kangcheng will be able to quickly attract and retain a large population, and its development speed will be incomparable!"
Li Yu listened calmly until Ma Yuanbai finished speaking before she spoke:
"Since you have such a detailed plan, hurry up and find someone to carry it out. Why did you come all the way here to ask me?"
Then Li Yu put on an expression that seemed to doubt Ma Yuanbai's intelligence and deliberately questioned him:
"You're really giving me no peace of mind at all. How did you become the deputy city lord?"
Upon hearing this, Ma Yuanbai's eyes widened, and he stared at Li Yu for a long time without uttering a single word.
Seeing the eloquent Ma Yuanbai get his comeuppance, Fu Xiyao couldn't help but burst out laughing.
Ma Yuanbai also quickly adjusted his demeanor, suddenly changing his form of address and becoming unusually formal:
"Lord of the city, now that you put it that way, I understand."
He then changed the subject and unveiled an even grander plan:
"So, according to my next plan, Kangcheng needs to expand outward immediately, take back the surrounding towns by force, integrate scattered forces, expand our actual control area and patrol range, and establish an effective strategic buffer zone."
"recover?!!!"
Li Yu almost thought she had misheard, and couldn't help but repeat the word.
Kangcheng and the surrounding towns were already within the territory of Zhongzhou, so what's the point of talking about retaking them?
If he hadn't been still holding the title of the Central Continent Star Lord, and if it weren't for the fact that it was originally a ghost city, the Central Continent would probably have sent a large army to attack and suppress them shortly after they occupied Kang City.
Unexpectedly, after Ma Yuanbai dropped his explosive views on recapture, he wasn't finished speaking and continued to make startling remarks:
"While expanding the area under our actual control, Kangcheng also needs to vigorously explore and exploit the surrounding mineral resources."
"Then we'll build a road connecting Kangcheng and Jincheng to attract investment and trade from Jincheng and boost Kangcheng's economy!"
"Once completed, we can then build more roads to connect the cities of Zhongzhou! This will complete the revitalization of Kangcheng!"
Ma Yuanbai finally made a bold statement: "It's not impossible to eventually surpass Jincheng!"
“Jincheng…” Li Yu fell silent.
That is the heart of Zhongzhou, the largest and most prosperous city, the gathering place of high-level awakened beings, and also... the base camp where the generals of Zhongzhou are stationed.
Thinking of General Zhou Zhenbei of Zhongzhou, Li Yu's gaze instantly turned cold and sharp.
'Jincheng, he's wanted to go for a long time!'
Li Yu looked up at Ma Yuanbai and suddenly gave an affirmative answer: "Just do it according to your plan. If you need any support during the process, just ask."
"Okay." Ma Yuanbai nodded, then turned and left decisively.
He came here and said so much, all for Li Yu's last sentence.
Although Li Yu had completely delegated authority to him, he was only able to act freely and boldly implement those seemingly daring plans without feeling constrained, thanks to Li Yu's personal confirmation.
However, before Ma Yuanbai could even begin his expansion plan, trouble struck first.
On the outskirts of Kangcheng, at the edge of the fog.
Zhao Mutou was leading the fourth battalion of Spider Cavalry on a routine patrol.
The girl with the ponytail, riding a tall spider, her eyes gleaming with admiration, was excitedly discussing the energy fluctuations that had just emanated from the city:
"That was definitely the aura of City Lord Li Yu just now! Only someone as powerful and handsome as City Lord Li Yu could possess such unique energy!"
"Haha, you praise the city lord's handsomeness every day, could it be that you've fallen for him?" The tall, strong young man riding a spider behind her couldn't help but tease.
The girl with the ponytail blushed slightly and retorted angrily:
"I like the city lord, so what! I'll never like you anyway."
Just as they were fooling around, Zhao Mutou, who was at the front of the group, suddenly raised his hand and made a warning gesture.
The young people behind them fell silent instantly, and all the spiders stopped moving at the same time.
"There are outsiders here," Zhao Mutou said in a low voice.
All the young men from the four battalions immediately turned serious and looked warily out of the fog.
Not far beyond the thick fog.
A squad of about ten Awakened Ones is quietly arriving.
They wore Central Plains-style combat uniforms, with prominent Central Plains green flag badges on their shoulders.
Judging from the team members' attire alone, this was clearly an official investigation team sent from Jincheng in Zhongzhou.
"stop!"
Upon seeing the thick fog ahead, the squad leader signaled for the team to halt.
He cautiously observed the swirling, thick fog ahead, not intending to rashly enter and alert the enemy.
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