After Richard's legal team left, the only tavern in Bat City resumed normal business.
However, this tavern usually has few customers. The regular customers are the poor little blue flag chieftains, or the wealthy civilians who make up a small proportion of the population. When they have some spare money, they will go to the restaurant to satisfy their cravings. The chieftain family, which shows no signs of decline, of course still cooks delicious food in their home kitchen, and the conditions are much better than this tavern.
At this time, the four people sitting at the window table in the tavern were Lu Ming, Sherlock, Wen Liangyu and Wang Jinfei.
It was Wen Liangyu who dragged Sherlock here. The two of them have a good relationship.
Lu Ming could only admire his fourth brother's communication skills after he had the stage.
Wang Jinfei thanked him repeatedly. Thanks to Uncle Lu for his help, the talks in Dingshan City went well. Now it just depends on whether and when the Haitian Oilfield project will be launched.
After all, as long as the project is launched, Bat City will soon prosper. If there is no Bat City, a small town will immediately form around the oil field.
The surrounding areas will also benefit, especially the expansion of transportation.
Whether Wang Jinfei's family will buy the mining rights of the gold mine here depends mainly on the oil field project. If the oil field project fails, naturally everything will be out of the question.
Over there, Wen Liangyu also smiled and said, "Qianxing, did Lord Bailu come yesterday?"
Lu Ming nodded slightly. Lord Bailu came to apologize. At the same time, he used the title of "God's messenger", which implicitly indicated that Bailu City recognized Lu Ming's identity as the "messenger of the Three Dragon Gods."
There are more than a dozen city-states nearby, all of which believe in the Three Dragon Gods and respect the Code of Bebit. Among these city-states, Bailu City is the largest.
The actions of Bailu City basically represent that the belief in the Three Dragon Gods has entered the era of the "Thousand Messengers".
However, Lu Ming was not in a very good mood.
I read the contents of several capital newspapers this morning, and they started attacking me for my extravagant lifestyle. As a community councilor who should listen to public opinion, I live in a high-handed way. Up to now, I don’t even know a few of the neighbors in my jurisdiction. How can I listen to and represent public opinion
Some newspapers even openly criticized him for living in mansions and keeping concubines, saying that he simply exudes the decadent smell of the old era and is incompatible with the progress of the new era. However, such people have the right to participate in local legislation and the responsibility to lead social trends. It is simply absurd and cannot be more absurd. Our society is sick, and very sick!
Some newspapers also conducted in-depth analysis, believing that the Lu Qianxing phenomenon in the North Gate of Donghai indicated a profound crisis of class division in the empire. This phenomenon was just a microcosm of the fact that the rich were ruling the world.
In short, these newspapers are criticizing me from different angles.
However, after entering politics, I did find myself under the microscope and had a lot of flaws.
Now, this so-called occupation of the old, middle-aged and young in the Western Regions was reported back again and described in an even more exaggerated way. I had no idea how I would be scolded.
As he pondered over this, Lu Ming let out a long breath.
Richard, you have used up all your relationships accumulated over decades, so you can stay on the hot search list.
After all, the big shots in the imperial capital wouldn't even look at me, and no one had the time to deal with an ant like me who could be crushed to death with their little fingers.
Richard must be the one stirring up trouble behind the surging public opinion.
I have offended Richard too much.
"Qianxing, are you worried about something?" Wen Liangyu asked with a smile on the other side.
Lu Ming smiled and said, "It seems that Mr. Qing should indeed be our role model in politics. I have also been reflecting on this in the past few days."
Speaking of Qing Lao, Sherlock's face also straightened, but he looked at Lu Ming suspiciously, wondering what this guy was going to do next.
You reflect on it? Damn it.
Lu Ming added: "I just sent a telegram to Beiguan. I decided to go to the community in the third constituency and find a small house to live in. I hope that after the four-year term, I can call all the neighbors by name."
"There is also a councillor's office, which is a small store in the community. Usually there are two or three people on duty, who can register or solve problems encountered by citizens in the constituency at any time."
"As for me, I will take the bus and go to the market to buy my own vegetables every day..."
"Anyway, I learned from what Mr. Ching did when he first ran for the Senate. Being a politician is a science!"
Wen Liangyu was stunned for a moment, then smiled and said, "My dear brother, your realm is getting higher and higher now."
Sherlock curled his lips and said, "This is just the basic requirement for community councillors. I'm afraid you won't even be able to learn the basics of what Mr. Qing needs to learn."
Lu Ming nodded: "Old Xia, you are right. If there is anything I do not do well in the future, I still need your advice."
Sherlock was stunned. Although Lu Qianxing seemed easy-going, he was actually very domineering in his heart. He could feel that he did not take himself, or even anyone else, seriously, including Chief Bucklo.
This sudden humble acceptance of the ridicule towards himself was quite unexpected.
Sherlock coughed, picked up the teacup, thought for a moment and said, "I heard from Director Wen that you had no choice but to do that to those poor women. Don't mind me getting angry with you a few days ago."
Lu Ming shook his head and thought to himself, if I say that I am still a virgin, will anyone believe it
Of course, the actions of this body before coming to this world are not counted. After all, it feels like not only the soul, but also the body is not the same as before. Otherwise, how can it be so easy to quit the addiction to opium? After all, there is a physiological dependence.
"I'm leaving here tomorrow!" Lu Ming looked out the window. "Don't say it, I'm a little reluctant to leave."
Wen Liangyu smiled and said, "In fact, you have done a great good deed here that will benefit future generations. In the history books here, hundreds and thousands of years from now, you will be an indispensable figure. From this perspective, Qianxing, we are lucky to know you. How can we say that? Well, in short, you are sitting with us now, talking and chatting, and it feels nothing, but if you think about it carefully, how can we be worthy of you? In our eyes, you are flesh and blood, with advantages and some minor flaws. It seems that you are messing around here, but the result of your messing around... In the future, you will leave your name in history. I think at least in the history books here, you should be a great and glorious figure."
Sherlock was listening nearby, with a look of disdain on his face at first, but gradually his expression became serious and he began to fall into deep thought.
Lu Ming smiled and said, "Well, I should also go and say goodbye to the people who are staying here. Let's reward them today. Old Xia, you have to stay for a few more days. I'll trouble you with the affairs of the economic and trade delegation in the future. In addition, I will settle the expenses of the United Matrix security personnel who intervened in the war here separately."
Sherlock was stunned for a moment before coming back to his senses. "Forget it. Considering the local customs, if Bat City is really breached, all the men, women, and children here will be brutally massacred, and the achievements of our economic and trade delegation will be wasted."
Lu Ming nodded and was about to leave when Sherlock suddenly asked, "Qianxing, have you ever saved Miss Nicole's life?"
Lu Ming looked at him and nodded.
Sherlock looked a little embarrassed. "It's like this. My wife is a big fan of her... You see, she left in a hurry. I wanted to help my wife..."
Lu Ming nodded. This was a typical "I have a friend" series. He thought for a moment and said, "Although she is very busy and a big star, it shouldn't be a big problem for me to ask someone to ask her for an autographed photo."
Sherlock hesitated, about to speak.
Lu Ming smiled, "Old Xia, just tell me, if you can't figure out my sister-in-law's affairs, is that okay?"
Sherlock was a little embarrassed. "It's like this. Your sister-in-law collected several large posters of her, but one of these posters has her autograph. I always feel that..."
Lu Ming nodded: "Okay, when we get to Donghai, give me those posters and I'll try my best to get her to sign them all."
Sherlock was immediately delighted: "Qianxing, thank you so much!"
Lu Ming smiled, bowed, turned around and walked out of the tavern.
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The restaurant on the second floor of Wolongbao serves a variety of delicious dishes, as well as special snacks and candies brought from the East China Sea.
Although Lu Ming felt bored, he still sat for more than half an hour before going up to the third floor. After all, the custom of Luo Yi, Luo Er and several black slaves who guarded the house was that it was an honor for the master to spend time having fun with them, and the same was true for San Jinpo, Papaya and others.
After reading for a while and looking at the time, it was around three or four o'clock in the afternoon, so Lu Ming called Luo Yi, Luo Er, Dahei, Madam Sanjin and Xue Ya.
After everyone went upstairs, Lu Ming thought about it and started talking.
First of all, I will say that even after the economic and trade delegation has completely withdrawn, some armed personnel from the Joint Matrix will remain.
These armed men are actually closely related to me and will be a great help to you.
But we also need to have an armed force ourselves. We will use the Tiger Guards as our foundation and recruit talented and strong men to form a guard team of about 150 people. They will be the auxiliary force for protecting the oil fields in the future. We will allocate weapons from the East China Sea to arm the guard team.
As for training them, in addition to inviting instructors from the Joint Matrix, Dahei and Xueya also need you to do your best.
"Dahei, you and Xueya must cooperate well in the future. You are the captain of the guard team, Xueya is the deputy captain, and Sanjinpo, you are the military supervisor, the third most important person in the guard team. Your main task is to solve the ideological problems of the guard members. I left a book for you, you should read it carefully later."
Mrs. Sanjin's beautiful eyes lit up and she nodded slightly.
"The guard team directly obeys the orders of Luo Yi and Luo Er, the chief and deputy representatives. When I am not in the Western Region, they will represent me."
Lu Ming thought that the issue of the guard's loyalty could be solved by making them all accept that he was the messenger of the Three Dragon Gods. This would be a simple matter.
There was also a letter in the book he left behind, asking San Jinpo to brainwash the guards repeatedly in order to establish his lofty status as a messenger of God.
Of course, this, combined with the improvement in living conditions, is the fundamental thing and the driving force that keeps the guards loyal.
"Well, when I return to the East China Sea, if you encounter any urgent matters, you five can call me directly or send me a message."
Lu Ming just spoke whatever came to his mind and it was easy for him to communicate with the servants without having to think about how to say it in a coherent manner.
"If you have any questions, you can ask them now."
No one spoke for a long time.
In the previous life, leaders hated such a dull atmosphere the most.
But there would be no embarrassment with the servants.
Mrs. Sanjin suddenly raised her hand. In her previous life, this kind of thing would have been very popular with the leader.
Of course, the prerequisite is that the person who warms up the audience says things that the leader likes to hear.
Lu Ming looked at her: "You say."
"Master, when you get to the East China Sea, could you please send some candy over? Especially the black candy. Xue Ya loves it. She says it will melt her tongue!"
Black candy is actually chocolate.
Lu Ming nodded and smiled, "Of course, we can definitely supply snacks for the ten of you." He looked at Xue Ya and said, "But, eat less candy, it's not good for your teeth." Forget about the fact that it's bad for the body. It's actually not easy for people here to replenish sugar. They have to rely on fruits, and there are not many kinds of fruits.
Xue Ya was so angry that she bit her lip and blew her hair on her forehead when she heard what Madam San Jin said. However, although Madam San Jin was not of the same clan as her, she was of a much higher generation than her, so she had to call her "Grandma" and could not say anything against her.
Lu Ming suddenly spoke to her. After listening to Luo Yi's retelling, she was stunned. Although she felt a little embarrassed and even a little angry, she could only lower her head and mumble something, which roughly meant that the servant knew.
Lu Ming nodded: "Okay, you all can go, and you don't have to see me off tomorrow, I'm leaving early in the morning!"