Alice was woken up by a loud noise, probably around eight in the morning, which was simply intolerable for a talented player who likes to sleep in. At first, she wrapped herself in the quilt, like a caterpillar.
, trying to filter out the noise coming from the partition wall, but the noise still came in waves like a tide, impacting her eardrums, like heavy metal rock at midnight.
So, the golden retriever maid finally couldn't bear it anymore, angrily opened the quilt, jumped up from the bed, ran to the window angrily, pushed open the window, and looked in the direction of the sound, trying to see who it was.
Such a bad taste, disturbing your dreams so early in the morning.
It must be criticized carefully!
As a result, she saw that in the far port, there was a steamship parked that was obviously larger than other ships. It was like a giant mountain. At this time, the steel chimney on the bridge was still spraying into the sky.
Breathing out billowing black smoke. There were many people surrounding the pier, seemingly watching the excitement. Everyone was whispering about something, but everyone's whispers gathered together to form a noisy sound, centered on the pier.
Sweeping and spreading in all directions, the noise Alice heard just now originated from this.
"What are you doing?"
Alice scratched her messy hair after waking up early, and was very confused: "Did some big shot come to visit Lottana City?"
But what kind of big shot is he worthy of being surrounded by so many people and being welcomed wholeheartedly? Is it the Queen of the Kingdom of Great Brita, or the Prime Minister of the White City Republic?
And is there any value in visiting this city?
It’s really confusing.
Although it has nothing to do with me, since I only have one more day to stay in Lotre-Dana City anyway, instead of caring about those celebrities and dignitaries, it is better to worry about where to go today to kill time. Although the sea and beaches of Lotre-Dana City are seriously polluted,
Most of the natural attractions are in a state of ruin, but the cultural landscapes have been preserved. Even if you can't go for a walk on the beach or swim in the sea, you can at least visit the famous seaside lighthouse or long breakwater in the area.
Alice made the decision happily and forgot about what happened at the port. She was no longer in the mood to go back to sleep. Instead, she finished washing up as quickly as possible and went downstairs to find Ringer and Saint Charlie.
Ya discussed it.
……
In fact, Alice guessed well. Such a huge battle at the port was indeed a very important person visiting the city of Lottana, but it was not the celebrities and dignitaries from various governments, high-ranking officials and nobles as she thought, but a group of people.
A delegation of more than 30 people was sent; again, this was not a visit based on political purposes, but to solve one of the most pressing problems in Lottana City at the moment.
The leader of the inspection team is a young man with long black hair and a stern face. He is tall and thin. He wears a black formal suit and leather shoes, a white bow tie and gloves. He is carrying a dark leather suitcase in his left hand.
He exuded an indifferent temperament that would keep strangers away from him, and he looked like he was not easy to get in contact with. He walked at the front of the inspection group and led the team down the iron railing that extended from the side door of the cabin to the dock floor.
As soon as he landed on the escalator, a man dressed as a government official came up to him with an attentive smile.
"Mr. Heng, I have thanked you for your hard work on this long trip. On behalf of the municipal government of Lotrain, I would like to extend my sincere welcome to you all for the visit of this delegation. To welcome you all, I will be on the seaside of Lotrain today.
There will be a grand party in the hotel. Mr. Mayor Shoreditch sincerely invites you to attend the banquet with members of the delegation. People from all walks of life in the city, including Baron Novi, President of Babbage Bank, Rotterdam
Professor Lin Sting from Na Ocean University, Sir Murray, the president of the Von Neumann Chamber of Commerce, etc. are also looking forward to your attendance."
After the young man named Heng patiently listened to these warm and sincere but meaningless polite words, he slowly shook his head and said in a cold tone: "I appreciate Mr. Mayor's kindness, and I can't live up to the expectations of all distinguished guests.
It’s not my intention, it’s just that my visit to Lottana City this time is an arduous mission, so I don’t dare to slack off at all. To be honest, in this box——”
He slightly raised the black leather suitcase in his hand to signal, his tone was calm and stern, leaving no room for repentance: "Before I set off, I kept the documents from the Imperial Public Affairs Management Department, the Disaster Management and Control Department, the Homeland Protection Bureau, and the internal affairs of the United Order.
Various documents of the supervisory agency include documents personally reviewed and approved by His Majesty, as well as instructions from Her Majesty Eve. My task is to inspect the overall situation of Lottana City, including its industrial structure and environment.
After determining the degree of pollution, these documents will be implemented into specific measures. In this matter, it is impossible to do without the help of colleagues from the Lottana municipal government. Can you understand what I mean, Mr. Mawe?"
He said meaningfully that the man named Ma Wei was the head of the city's environmental management department. Hearing this, a bead-sized drop of cold sweat dripped on his forehead, but he did not dare to wipe it off. He repeatedly echoed: "I, I should do my best."
Whatever you can do, Mr. Heng, after all, after all, this is also for the future of Lottana City."
"Yes, for the future of Lottana City." Heng glanced at him indifferently, his gaze was flat, which made people feel chilled: "Then, I am temporarily unable to attend Mr. Mayor's banquet, so I can help you.
Please tell me. By the way, I would also like to ask you to inform other relevant departments in the city for me: the Maritime Affairs Bureau, the Shipping Administration Bureau, the Public Health Bureau, the Mining Bureau, as well as the various mining companies responsible for carrying out specific exploration and mining tasks.
Person in charge, please come to the city hall to attend the meeting this afternoon. As for the personnel of the Natural Disaster Detection Bureau, you will not need to worry about it. Those are internal affairs of our Natural Disaster Mission. I have brought the personal instructions of Lord Eve.
According to the document, some personnel who have violated the rules and regulations, ignored the laws of nature and over-developed will be held accountable and dismissed. I believe they themselves have no shame in continuing to stay in this position."
A few simple words foreshadowed that the political environment of Lottana City would undergo earth-shaking changes. Ma Wei secretly complained in his heart, feeling that this method was too drastic, and he could only hold the directly subordinate Natural Disaster Detection Bureau accountable.
, as Heng said, that is the internal affairs of the Natural Disaster Mission. But listening to his meaning, it is clear that he wants to drag other departments belonging to the imperial political system into the water and make them responsible for the increasingly serious environmental pollution problems in recent years.
Be responsible.
But he couldn't stop it, and he didn't even have a reason to refuse Heng's request to communicate with other departments. Although he was the head of the Environmental Management Department of Lottana City, who made the origin of the man in front of him even more incredible?
?
Heng, deputy minister of the Public Affairs Management Department of the Mindrias Empire, director of the Disaster Management and Control Bureau, vice chairman of the Royal Geographical Society, and academician of the Royal Scientific Society. At the same time, he is also the aide-de-camp to His Majesty the Saint Eve of the Natural Disaster Mission, and teaches
The general director and chief scientist of the Natural Disaster Detection Bureau, one of the seven organizations directly under the League... Any one of these names is enough to run amok in Lottana City.
Don't talk about yourself, I'm afraid even the mayor, Mr. Shoreditch, has to be careful in front of him, lest he catches his eye and becomes the first victim in this muddy water.
Such a high-ranking person is leading an investigation group rather than a life-seeking group.