Chapter 1639 - 842: You’ve Really Made Things Tough for Me (Part 2)

The annual spring storms over the sea have also become considerably milder, the annoying persistent drizzle has turned brisk, the frequency of accidents in the factory district has significantly decreased, and even the perpetual traffic jam at the transportation hub outside New Spring Town has eased!

In fact, apart from the mysticism aspect, there is some truth to it.

Not just New Spring, but the same is true for the Seven Cities today.

Below, Giant Que combs the earth veins and clears sediments; above, Zanlu swallows disasters and removes threats to protect territories; in the middle, the Red Sky Banner governs inside and outside, linking top and bottom, balancing Yin and Yang.

The hearts of the people are like fire, as if even the heavens have been subtly influenced by human will, causing the heavens to finally be willing to lend an ear to the calls below.

"Still the old problem..."

At the weekly meeting insisted upon by Yu Shu and attended by Ji Jue, he once again presented the documents for the report: "Currently, the port at New Spring has reached the limit of its expansion. No matter how much land is reclaimed from the sea, there are still environmental constraints.

The most feasible plan for us now is to consider whether we can clean and reopen the old Spring City port. After all, it's the closest and most convenient. All we need to do is lay a road over there, clear the silt, and it will become one of the deep-water ports in Hai Province."

"Then let's do just that."

Ji Jue nodded, signed, glanced at Yu Shu who seemed hesitant to speak, and waved his hand saying, "Don't worry about what others might say; I'll consult the garrison office."

New Spring's development cannot bypass neighboring Spring City.

Without Spring City, how would New Spring exist? Moreover, the descendants of former Spring City immigrants are among the junk dealers in the wilderness. Whether it's feelings of nostalgia or close proximity, New Spring's development to its current level, if still strictly adhering to rules with regards to the nearby area, would indeed be absurd.

Furthermore, wasn't New Spring originally established to more conveniently scavenge from Spring City?

Even if, by the rules, everything within Spring City remains Federation property, prohibited from being stolen, just go ahead and tell the junk dealers and see if they care.

Just like Old Gou, who is willing to go anywhere but operates too wildly, habitually flaunting the rules.

And Yu Shu, who is good with everything but tends to overthink and worry too much.

One is too much like a treacherous minister or rebel, and the other adheres too strictly to rules.

A start must be made; make a decision when needed; why hesitate?

Even if not allowed, you can always block the road for now; it's not like you can control where the Desert Market ships dock. Outside the city, countless junk dealers; can't any of the tricycles in their convoys carry goods from the coast?

"Alright, let's do it that way."

Ji Jue waved his hand, ending the meeting: "I will consult with Guardian Lv shortly."

"Consult about what?"

A voice rang out as if curious, yet until the knocking at the door sounded, Ji Jue didn't realize the source of the voice.

Startled for a moment, Yu Shu subconsciously straightened his body. After glancing at Ji Jue, he ran over respectfully to open the door.

Guardian Lv stood outside with a smile: "It seems I came at a bad time?"

"Just in time."

Ji Jue rose, giving up his seat, taking over the task of serving tea and water from Yu Shu, and greeted with a smile: "We were just plotting to steal Federation property behind your back; hope you can be lenient and show mercy."

"A guardian's dereliction of duty is a grave crime."

Lv Yingyue took the good tea snatched from Old Lou by Ji Jue, gently sniffed, sighed softly, as if lamenting the good tea leaves being wasted in Ji Jue's hands, brewed so poorly as if squandering God's gifts recklessly.

She said, "You really should follow Tong Shan to study for a while."

Ah, Tian Yuan!

Ji Jue had a moment of hesitation, wanted to speak but stopped.

There was nothing more to say.

Just like how the rules of White Deer are often stricter and more severe than those of Tian Yuan, yet when Tian Yuan exercises freedom, it does so much more freely than White Deer.

Having become accustomed to killing and plundering in Central Earth and the Seven Cities, Ji Jue almost forgot to engage the Hai Province thinking module. At that moment, prompted by Lv Yingyue's reminder, he tapped his head, and his expression suddenly turned serious, straightening up to report:

"It's perfect timing to consult you about something—now that the mutation in Spring City has been eliminated, considering the long-standing abandonment and exclusion, to ensure stability, taking into account the long-term future development, I hope the garrison can urgently establish a project to salvage and protect state-owned assets!"

Indeed, the rise and fall of Hai Province is everyone's responsibility.

New Spring cannot shirk its duty and is willing to be at the forefront, immersed in the most difficult environment and work, to contribute in a small but positive way to the Federation, to Hai Province!

Then, Lv Yingyue nodded slightly.

This is the right attitude!

"You still possess some of Tian Yuan's talent."

Lv Yingyue said slowly: "Having been out at sea for so long, initially I thought you'd come back as a White Deer kind, but unexpectedly you can still attract some favor from the Heavenly Governor."

"Thanks to the Federation's generosity, as deep as the sea." After delivering his official line, Ji Jue grinned triumphantly: "Additionally, I brought back some good stuff."

What could attract the Heavenly Governor's favor, if not the Red Sky Banner?

The fact of the same attribute repelling; both belong to Tian Yuan, naturally the Heavenly Governor with his lofty vision wouldn't go as far as to reject the mere Red Sky Banner in Ji Jue's hand. But if there were dissatisfaction, he certainly wouldn't allow some outsider to cause trouble on his own turf.

On the contrary, the absence of rejection is already a tacit approval of leniency beyond the law.

Otherwise, you think the Imperial Secret Bureau would dare to brazenly create chaos within the Federation's borders—if they didn't get struck by lightning immediately, that would only mean the Heavenly Governor is planning something even harsher!

In other words, the existence of Ji Jue has been judged by the Heavenly Governor to be beneficial to the Federation.

"When it's necessary, make a decision, good idea, let's do just that."

After finishing her tea, Lv Yingyue put down her cup: "Regarding matters of priority, need I say more? You know how to gauge it yourself.

A report was submitted to the Governor's mansion by Cliff City and Tide City half a month ago. In the coming period, a Hai Province-controlled company will be established and registered to handle the Spring City waste clearance project, spearheaded by the garrison. The estimated duration is between forty to seventy years, with the first phase likely to start within this year.

By then, there'd be lots of troublesome matters to be handed over to your team."

In response, Ji Jue raised his hands and shouted:

"Loyalty!"

What else can be said, pure good news!

Everything is coming up just as imagined!

However, Ji Jue pondered for a moment, recalling Lv Yingyue's words—Cliff City and Tide City? Since when did Xu Chaoxian become so understanding?

Counting on him is even less likely than counting on Old Yao!

At least Old Yao has already learned to fix his own little electric scooter.

It couldn't be anything good!

In other words...

In a flash, Ji Jue had found the answer.

The Tong family and Lou family?

"Is everyone supporting me?"

Ji Jue was momentarily bewildered.

He hadn't even mentioned anything about selecting a spokesperson, how did it suddenly escalate to getting the royal mantle?