For a moment, the entire conference room could hear a needle drop, and it was extremely silent.
"Ahem, City Lord, you are here, please take a seat..."
It was Ningyu who was the first to interrupt the awkward atmosphere, wanting to smooth things over.
"It's okay. It's fine for me to just sit here. You guys keep talking and let me listen." Ling Xuewei leaned back on the chair comfortably.
Her eyebrows were curved, and most of the people present saw the true appearance of the city lord for the first time, but at this moment, no one had the intention to appreciate the peerless appearance, and almost everyone was silent and did not dare to say a word.
In fact, Ling Xuewei gave everyone such a strong and iron-blooded impression in the past that when they saw her now, everyone was like a quail and didn't dare to fart!
There is almost no one here who has not suffered a loss at the hands of Ling Xuewei.
So everyone knows that the deeper the Lord of the City smiles and the gentler his voice, the more it means someone is going to be unlucky.
"Don't tell?"
Ling Xuewei's slightly rising voice was neither fast nor slow, extremely plain, but it made everyone's nerves even more tense.
"Since you haven't said anything yet, it's my turn to say it."
Ling Xuewei's tone suddenly changed, and she was no longer as playful and careless as before.
Everyone's hearts were shocked.
"Starting today, the tax policy will be officially implemented. These are the regulations I have drafted and will be implemented today. Your mission when you return is to assist the cities in implementing them as soon as possible."
Ling Xuewei's voice was cold and solemn, and with a flick of her finger, a stack of paper fell in front of everyone.
"Second, after the policy is implemented, a large number of people will definitely flock to the independent state. Therefore, from now on, the city gates will be opened to accommodate the flow of people. The military headquarters is responsible for maintaining public security, and the intelligence network of the Eighth Army and the Ninth Army must act in a timely manner
Get up in case anyone with bad intentions sneaks into the city."
Gu Rui and the commander-in-chief of the Eighth Army stood up immediately, "General, take your orders!"
"The last general takes command!"
"Third, starting next month, patrols will be stepped up in the city. The inner city, main city, outer city, and garrison troops will all be doubled. Training will be conducted at night until the flow of people stabilizes. Di Jian, you are responsible for conveying this to
Ministries and other cities will be left to your own responsibility. I don’t care about the process, I only want the results.”
Di Jian nodded slowly, "Understood."
"Subordinates take orders!"
Although they had many doubts and worries, at this moment, faced with this series of vigorous orders, they had no choice but to obey.
"Finally, the army's food and grass supply will be doubled from now on. Di Jian, you can come to me later."
Double?
Everyone was shocked!
The taxes have been reduced so much, but the army has to double the supply! Where can we get so much food and grass?
Di Jian, however, flashed his eyes and did not refute, "Yes."
"at last……"
Ling Xuewei glanced at everyone one by one, and everyone she saw couldn't help but tense up.
"I know you have a lot of doubts and dissatisfaction in your hearts. However, no matter how much dissatisfaction you have, you will hold it back for me! Because for me, the only thing you can do is obey! If you can't do that, don't blame me for serving in military law!" Ling Xuewei said in an unquestionable tone.
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At that moment, everyone felt their scalps numb and their faces were filled with excitement, as if thinking of some unbearable memory, they were breaking out in cold sweat.
Then, Ling Xuewei ended the turbulent military meeting with "dismissed".
As soon as the words fell, there was only a sound of brushing, everyone stood up together, and in the blink of an eye the light disappeared.
That speed is so fast.
Now, only Ling Xuewei, Ning Yu and Di Jian are left in the conference hall.
"Since the city lord wants to implement a new strategy, it is not impossible. Although those few are impatient, they will not refuse to agree if they put it nicely. What's more, Mr. Zhuo and General Hua are old men in the army after all, and they are highly respected..."
"Ningyu."
Ling Xuewei interrupted him, her expression showing rare seriousness and majesty, "You have to remember that they are ministers, subordinates, and soldiers. Their mission is to obey. In my place, there is no elder or younger, no respect, no dignity, no respect.
, there is only one thing, that is obedience.”
"Those who achieve great things don't stick to trivial matters. If they hesitate and hesitate on these details, how can they achieve great things? Therefore, I usually won't interfere in their affairs. Even if they poke a hole in the sky, I can do it.
Let them take care of you. But if you dare to let me down in business, don't blame me for being callous."
"Strict orders from above and support from below are the way to govern the country and govern the people below. Ningyu, do you understand?"
Ling Xuewei's words shocked Ningyu and left her speechless for a long time.
Even Di Jian lowered his head, thoughtfully.
After a long time, Ningyu spoke, with bright eyes, "Thank you, Bishop of the city, for your teaching. I will keep it in my heart."
Only then did Ling Xuewei smile.
Because she knew that Ningyu really 'understood', after all, this man was a real expert in the management of his subordinates.
"However, I still have a question, and I would like to ask the city lord to answer it." Ningyu continued.
"Are you wondering why I have to forcefully introduce the tax reduction policy despite all opinions?" Ling Xuewei said without waiting for Ningyu to speak.
"Sure enough, I can't hide anything from you." Ningyu laughed.
In fact, this is probably the doubt in the minds of all generals today.
Ling Xuewei asked instead, "What do you think is the main core of a power's prosperity?"
Ningyu pondered, "There must be a lot of strength, and the ability of the person in power is also very important. Pills, weapons, secret books, food and grass, these are all indispensable."
"What do you think?" Ling Xuewei looked at Di Jian again.
"Of course it's cultivation!" Di Jian replied without thinking, "The strong are respected, just like our independent army. Without strong strength, how can we establish such a large independent state and how can we deter all directions?"
"What do the city lord think?"
"I think the main core is people."
"people?"
"people?"
Ningyu and Di Jian both looked surprised.
"Yes, it's people. People are the core strength and the driving force for construction. If there are no people, how can we have an army? Without an army, how can we deter all parties? Whether it is politics, economy, or military, we all need talents." Ling Xuewei said.
Such a novel concept made Ningyu frown in thought and remain speechless for a long time.
"Then that's why you implemented taxes?"
"Yes, the 10% tax, as you said, is unprecedented. And what the people need most is food, clothing, and peace. Once the news of our tax reduction spreads, what do you think will happen?"
Ningyu's eyes suddenly lit up, "There will be a large number of people pouring into the city."
"That's right." Ling Xuewei smiled.
Di Jian slapped her leg, "No wonder you asked Gu Rui and the others to take more precautions before. It turns out you had thought of it a long time ago!"
"Loose policies will inevitably bring a large flow of people. Coupled with the reputation of our independent army, do you think people will give up such a good place and stay in a place with severe taxes to survive?"
"You are trying to steal people from them!" Ningyu suddenly realized.