When Surdak arrived, a group of people were already noisy.
An official at the edge of the crowd shouted softly: "The consul is here!"
The farce finally stopped. Suldak strode over from the other side of the corridor with a cold face. Thea trotted behind holding a notepad. Baron Martino also followed as quickly as possible.
.
Charlie and Luke stood among a group of officials behind the logistics director. They looked at each other and quickly moved back.
Suldak walked into the crowd, and the officials of the Logistics Department moved to both sides. He came to the Logistics Minister, Earl Ian, and the Logistics Minister suddenly laughed guiltily.
Finance Officer Basil Hooton's face turned red with anger, but he secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
"What are you doing here? Since there is a conflict, you might as well sit down and talk."
Suldak's voice was low, his eyes seemed to move away from the logistics director, and he glanced around.
The officials of the Logistics Department who were caught by Suldak's gaze all avoided his gaze. Even the few financial secretaries who were blocked from the crowd, no one dared to come forward at this time.
Suldak stopped talking and walked in front alone. Logistics Minister Earl Ian and Financial Officer Basil Hooton glared at each other and hurriedly followed behind.
Arriving at the largest conference hall of the House of Representatives, Suldak ascended to the speaker's seat and asked officials from the Logistics Department to sit in.
A group of officials were sitting in the conference hall and discussing.
"Since everyone has something to say, if there is any problem, let's make it clear here face to face. Count Ian, you speak first."
Suldak said to the Minister of Logistics.
Earl Ian, the Minister of Logistics, stood up from his seat and first said: "Lord Consul, this is what happened."
"Since the beginning of this month, the funds required for various projects of the urban renovation project of the Logistics Department have been delayed. We have submitted the approval form five times in the past two weeks, but the only reply we received is that the Department of Finance temporarily has no money and needs to
Let’s wait.”
"But the Finance Department paid the purchase money of several business groups in the city on time."
"The construction teams of the urban renovation project are already at a semi-stop state. I don't know how long this will take, so I want to discuss it with Financial Officer Huton today."
Suldak nodded slightly, then turned to Financial Officer Basil Hooton and said, "Financial Officer Basil, tell me."
Financial Officer Basil Hooton stood up from his seat, his blushing face had not completely calmed down, and his tone was a little stiff:
"I think even if I don't talk about the financial situation of the city hall, everyone knows that now the entire Mukuso City and even the entire Ganbu Plane will not have any tax revenue for at least a year. The Ministry of Finance can only rely on the reserves in the treasury.
And the money from the auction of houses in wealthy areas is used to maintain daily expenses, and the financial situation is not good."
"I have no intention of defaulting on the various projects of the Logistics Department, but the funds must be used in more important places. Today I paid a grain payment because the grain has already reached the soup pot of the residents of Mukuso City..."
The official of the Logistics Department hid in the crowd and took the opportunity to shout: "Master Finance Officer, I want to know whether the city restoration project will continue?"
"Of course we have to do it, but the Finance Department can't come up with the money yet. We have to wait until Manor No. 15 is auctioned, and maybe we can squeeze out some money." Finance Officer Basil Hooton said calmly.
The official of the Logistics Department continued: "As far as I know, it is not that there is no reserve fund in the city hall treasury, but the financial officer is unwilling to take it out..."
From the speaker's seat, Suldak angrily yelled at the logistics officer: "Who are you? You use this attitude to speak to the Earl of Mukuso City. There is no place for you to speak here! Close your mouth
mouth."
The logistics department official sat back depressedly, and then immediately retracted his head.
"If the city hall can't get the money now, the renovation project won't be able to proceed?" Suldak knocked on the oak table hard and asked the logistics department officials coldly.
No one in the conference hall dared to answer.
Suldak snorted coldly.
Suldak said to the Minister of Logistics, Count Ian: "Count Ian, please tell me."
The Minister of Logistics blushed, but there was also a trace of resentment in his heart. He said to Suldak: "Nowadays, various engineering projects are short of money to buy auxiliary materials. In addition, there are some craftsmen who our Logistics Department also has to pay wages to. Now there are some
The payment has been late for two weeks."
"How much have you built the city wall this month?" Surdak asked back.
The logistics director was immediately speechless by the question.
Surdak did not stop and continued to ask:
"The sewers started being dug in early July. How long has the main line on Central Street been dug? You came to the city hall and asked for money. Tell me, how much money will it cost to build the main sewer line in the entire city?"
A layer of sweat suddenly appeared on the forehead of Logistics Minister Earl Ian. He did not know these specific data. He turned to look at the officials around him, hoping that they could give him a hint. Unfortunately, everyone kept their heads down at this time.
head.
"The specific total amount of the project funds will not be given until the project is completed." The logistics director said bravely.
"If it continues to be built...will this project never end and require funding from the city hall?" Suldak asked the logistics minister in a deep voice.
The logistics director didn't say anything, but took out his handkerchief and wiped the sweat from his forehead.
"You people are in a state of complete chaos and disorder in the management of urban renovation projects. How do I know if the craftsmen below are working after receiving the money?"
Surdak looked at the logistics department officials and asked them.
Gucheng
"Regarding the current situation of urban renovation, I have now decided that the Department of Finance will change to a payment method."
After saying that, Suldak glanced at Siya beside him.
Siya quickly distributed the prepared outline of the establishment and management system of the Urban Construction Bureau to all the officials of the logistics department in the conference hall.
Suldak continued: "The Logistics Department will form a new Urban Construction Bureau. I hope that Mukuso can set up some construction teams with construction capabilities and apply for construction qualifications from the Urban Construction Bureau."
"In the future, all municipal projects will be subject to unified and open bidding before construction, and then each construction team will make a unified quotation."
"The Department of Finance will not allocate funds to you in advance. For all engineering projects, the construction team must advance funds. The wages of craftsmen and the cost of building materials during the repair process must be solved by the engineering team themselves, and the construction team must be responsible for its own profits and losses.
"
"Don't expect the city hall to take care of you like a nanny and make payments in batches according to the construction period and construction progress. Only when the project reaches the expected goals can you get the project funds."
Finally, Suldak glanced at the logistics minister and said:
"Minister of Logistics, Earl Ian, temporarily concurrently serves as Director of the Urban Construction Bureau."
Logistics Minister Earl Ian wiped the sweat from his forehead again, wondering why such an offending thing happened to him again.
"Baron Marin Martino is appointed deputy director of the Urban Construction Bureau."
Surdak continued.
Baron Martino was in the corner of the conference hall. Suldak waved to him at this time, motioning him to come to the stage and introduce him to everyone.
A group of officials behind the Minister of Logistics were dumbfounded. It was obvious that Baron Martino was a close confidant of Consul Suldak.
Suldak glanced around the conference hall, but no one dared to speak.
Logistics Minister Earl Ian now understands one thing. Consul Suldak should be prepared for this matter.
So he immediately shut up. Anyway, the Urban Construction Bureau is not in his hands, and more importantly, whether this matter can be implemented, if no one responds...
The logistics director tried hard to make the smile on his face less obvious.
"Urban construction projects are all assigned to the Urban Construction Bureau. The Logistics Department only reserves materials and distributes various materials to the city." Suldak said.
Although he established an urban construction bureau, it was still managed by the Minister of Logistics, Earl Ian.
Although the authority in his hands is divided, it actually means that there is no division.
After Suldak said this, he continued:
"You go back and think about it. If any of you are willing to form an engineering team, you can sign up at the Urban Construction Bureau."
"In addition, housing repair projects in civilian areas, urban waterway projects, and city wall repair projects cannot be stopped. Those of you who are currently managing these projects can think about it carefully. I need to hear your replies this afternoon, including project quotations.
And the construction period, if you can't do it, give up your position, get out of here, and I'll hire someone else to do it..."
Officials in the Logistics Department all looked confused. Who knew how long it would take to complete these projects? They had never thought about it carefully and only knew a rough deadline.
But under the sharp eyes of Archon Suldak, no one dared to speak.
Surdak showed a hint of boredom on his face, waved his hand, and said to the officials of the Logistics Department: "You can leave now. Please go back and think carefully about what to do."
When the officials from the Logistics Department left the conference hall, they discovered that the members of Mukusuo were already standing outside the conference hall. They filed in after watching them come out.
Logistics Minister Earl Ian could only sit back.
After everyone sat down, Suldak casually talked about the establishment of the Urban Construction Bureau, and then asked the members to vote by a show of hands.
The establishment of the Urban Construction Bureau has been implemented. If there is anything left to vote on, it was unanimously approved.
These congressmen are representatives of the thirteen lord armies. As long as they do not involve territorial matters, they will fully support Surdak.
The Minister of Finance, Earl Ian, thought that the meeting was finally over. If he had known that something like this would happen, he would not have gone to see Basil Hooton in the morning.
Unexpectedly, Surdak did not leave. He knocked on the table again and continued:
"I propose that Mukuso City will establish a procuratorate."
"Investigate and punish all dereliction of duty by officials. The first chief prosecutor of the Procuratorate was Samila, who punished corruption, bribery and dereliction of duty and acted as a protective umbrella for local forces."
"Officials of the city hall, you can do it secretly, but just don't let me find out. Now Mukuso is mine. If you dare to take my money and put it in your own bag, you will give it to me no matter how much you take."
Spit it out, and if you don’t want to do it, please submit your resignation.”
Suldak stood up and asked the members to vote by a show of hands.
The legislators in the conference hall didn't even communicate with each other or exchange glances.
Everyone raised their hands and passed unanimously.
We are all smart people, so what else is there to discuss? Archon Suldak said it at the meeting, just to inform everyone.
Samira walked to the stage from behind and gave a knighthood salute to the members of the House of Representatives...