Collectors of Beauty World

Chapter 153 Reform of Neverwinter City
The people of Neverwinter were alarmed.They have just been informed that the entire city of Neverwinter will usher in an election.

Moreover, this election will directly bypass committee nominations.Direct elections to individuals.

This emergency plan is actually a very interesting law.If nominated by committee.Then they can naturally screen.Nominate the candidates you want.

This increases the possibility of internal shady activities.It can even be said that it is basically a shady story.Because in theory anyone has the right to run for city leader.But as an ordinary person, the committee will not even look at you.

But emergency planning is actually more straightforward.This plan will only be triggered under a special situation.

That is, a disaster has occurred in the city.Lost his city lord.At this time, the person who saves the city is qualified to trigger the emergency plan.

Yes, emergency plans do not need to go through a committee.But it is not actually a democratic selection.But democratic review.It was a kind of review of Lu Xiao by the residents of the city.

This is also the reason why the committee finds trouble in various ways.Because this time there is only one candidate.It was he who defeated the red witch alone and saved the city.It was he who recovered the gold that had been swept away.

He is the savior and the only candidate.

And at this juncture of the election, where the city had just been saved, Lu Xiao was naturally unstoppable.

They also want to stop it.But this time, Lu Xiao was not only famous for his training.And there is also tyrannical force as the basis.Under such circumstances, even these deep-rooted noble alliances were no match for Lu Xiao.

The election was quickly launched.As soon as Lu Xiao's Five Elements spell came out, in just a few breaths, the election venue was built.The voting takes place directly in the middle of the Fierce Sun Competition.

At the same time, Lu Xiao was not idle, in order to prevent accidents.He directly used a large-scale illusion to continuously play the scene of his battle with Sophia in the sky above the arena.

This operation directly made the guys on the committee despair.They originally planned to use some publicity means to create some opportunities for themselves.As a result, he was directly fooled by Lu Xiao's move.

24-hour cycle of large-screen campaign ads.Basically invincible in this city.Because Lu Xiao is the strongest spell caster in the city.No one can suppress him in this regard.

After three days of elections.Lu Xiao was successfully elected as the acting city lord of Neverwinter City with more than [-]% of the votes.

The acting city lord enjoys all the rights of the city lord.The only problem is that another election will be held a year later.If it still passes next time.Only then can he get rid of the word agent and become the real city lord.

But for Lu Xiao, one year is enough.After he took office, he immediately began to carry out drastic reforms.

Since ancient times, the simplest and most direct way for those in power to bribe the people is to reduce taxes.

Lu Xiao doesn't understand politics, let alone so-called management.But he knows how to be nice to the lower classes.The first is tax cuts.

Although the magic civilization in this world is highly developed.But the political level is actually very average.Most of the lower class people are actually similar to the people in ancient China.

Neverwinter is already a very prosperous city.However, there are still a large number of people in the city and even around the city who do not have enough to eat.

The reason is that most of the production resources are controlled by nobles and city lords.

And this incident caused by Sophia has a huge benefit.That is, the top nobles in the city were served directly at the VIP table.

Sophia is not a good person.When I took action, I just defended myself to death.As a result, more than a dozen nobles burped their farts.

And their family was suddenly on the verge of collapse.Various direct descendants began to compete for power.As the city lord, Lu Xiao is naturally qualified to join the game and get a share of the pie.

Many people even wanted to get Lu Xiao's support.He directly took the initiative to find Lu Xiao and gave up a lot of resources in order to make Lu Xiao recognize the legitimacy of the other party.

The whole chaotic period lasted for a month.In a month, Lu Xiao absorbed a large number of inheritances from dead nobles.He became the largest nobleman in the entire city.

In reality, those in power want to take control of a city quickly.That's the best way.However, according to normal procedures, Lu Xiao needs to kill someone himself.In that case, it will be faster to get to the top, but it will definitely leave hidden dangers.

But Lu Xiao was even luckier.Sophia killed all of them.He was merely responsible for receiving the city.So much less pressure.

As a famous city on the mainland.The foundation of Neverwinter is still very strong.Although a lot of gold was thrown out that day in order to evacuate the crowd.

But Lu Xiao was no fool.Just throw away a small part.Most of them were left behind by him.

Much of this gold was brought by nobles who came from outside to gamble.But those guys were also destroyed.The money becomes a confused account.

Many people came later to ask for the money.Lu Xiao's response to this was.But everyone who comes must be treated with courtesy.If you want money, you can just go through the process.

You said that your family owner saved money here.OK, please show me the deposit receipt.Why don't you have a deposit certificate? The head of your family came to discuss it in person?

That's no problem, just ask your family owner to come here to provide proof.As for the archives on our side, I'm sorry.The previous city lord was a liar.After we arrested him, we didn't find any receipts.

But this is not a problem.As long as you have a receipt, we will recognize it.

Nothing, you don’t have it either.Can you provide any other proof?

Yes, but it’s all on the owner of the house.

What about your master?

Killed by the red witch.

That's really sorry.Maybe you should go to the Torre people and file a claim.

Anyway, no matter who comes, it’s just a flip-flop.It's not that we won't give it, as long as you show evidence, we will pay it back immediately.You can't have nothing, just say that the gold in my vault is yours.

Lu Xiao is now the city lord of Neverwinter City, and it is not something these people dare to offend easily.

This way.Even though I threw a lot away that day.But in the end, what was left was much more than the real savings of Neverwinter City.All I can say is that Fletcher is a talent.At least in terms of making money, his former teammates combined are not worthy enough to carry his shoes.

It's a pity that after collecting so much money, Fletcher didn't spend even a single gold coin, and Lu Xiao got all the money.

I don’t know how Fletcher in prison felt after learning the news.

If it were Lu Xiao, he would probably be ready to die.

Lu Xiao is different from people like Fletcher.He is not very possessive about money.And there is no point in having money piled up in the warehouse. Money is only what is spent.

With this money as a base, Lu Xiao can naturally lower the tax rate for the lower class.Nobles in this world don't pay taxes.But in the chaos before.Lu Xiao successfully took back a large number of properties from these nobles.Including fields, plantations, etc.

He rented these properties to the poor at low prices so that they could survive by their own labor.

In this way, the problem of feeding the surrounding people in the city was basically solved.But this is only the most basic question.

Lu Xiao knew that he actually had no ability to change the world's deep-rooted operating model.

It was as if he knew that if he wanted to completely solve the problem, he needed an agrarian revolution.But that thing is too high-end.This other world doesn't have that condition either.

This is a magical world.The way the world works is completely different from reality.

There is also the most important point.Lu Xiao's political level is completely insufficient to launch an agrarian revolution.

In fact, even the means to solve the so-called food and clothing problem.He still uses the template of this world.He turned himself into a huge landowner and rented out the land at low prices to keep the people below him fed.

In this way, the problem of food and clothing is solved.But in reality, nothing has changed.All changes happened in one thought on his part.If one day he turns evil.A thought, those farmers still have no food to eat.

The city's food and clothing is actually tied to his conscience.In the real world, this is undoubtedly a very stupid decision.

But in this world, it is the best choice for Lu Xiao.Don't forget, he is now the acting city lord.After a year, if he hasn't found the fragment and leaves.That must also require the identity of the city lord.

One year is enough time for those nobles to do a lot of things.Lu Xiao's move was a sure blow to those guys.

The food and clothing for more than half of the people in the city depends on my thoughts.I want to see how you can make them not eat.

In fact, Lu Xiao's plan is very simple.As long as other nobles practice their skills and reduce the rent of their own farmers to a lower level, it will be enough to compete with Lu Xiao.

But will they?Will they make less money for themselves?Will they truly unite?

Lu Xiao didn't even bother to think about this kind of problem.A group of newly arrived nobles.He can't even handle the conflicts within his own family well.There was simply no time or energy to jump out and compete with Lu Xiao.

What's more, among the new nobles.Many of them came to power with Lu Xiao's support.They and Lu Xiao were originally on the same boat.Lu Xiao's policies never really hurt these new nobles.Therefore, from the very beginning, Lu Xiao had successfully split the aristocratic circle in Neverwinter City.He has already won [-]% of this game.

The problem of eating is solved.But Lu Xiao was not satisfied.He wanted more.He wanted a city that was stronger, richer, more prosperous, and more influential.

In this regard, simply providing food for everyone is actually far from enough.

What is prosperity.A gathering place where everyone produces and sells their own food.So no matter how much they harvest, no matter how full they eat, if there is no interaction between them, this place will not be prosperous.

They began to wake up and began to use their excess wealth to exchange with others.In this way wealth will begin to circulate.

Then, this phenomenon became common.Begin to attract other surrounding groups to join this trading market.

Wealth began to circulate on a large scale.Only in this way can we have the adjective prosperous.

Lu Xiao wants to make Neverwinter City prosperous.The best and fastest way is to make it a commercial city.

The terrain of Neverwinter is very good.There are not only a large number of human villages in the surrounding area.There is also a large jungle.There are a large number of elves, half-elves, druids and other non-human races living in the jungle.

These non-human races seem to have an organization called the Emerald King's Court.Originally, the relationship between Neverwinter City and the Jade Royal Court was actually okay.It's not good, but it's okay.

But Fletcher, this guy, is eager for quick success.Because I was ready to make a fortune and run away.Therefore, a large bribe was collected.The logging of forests around the Emerald Palace has been opened.

In this way, he completely angered the Jade King.But because elves and druids all respect nature and don't like killing.Therefore, it has never been a match for Neverwinter City's army.He was beaten and retreated steadily.

Large tracts of forest were cut down, making the Emerald Palace and Neverwinter City mortal enemies.It was for this reason that the half-elf druid in the team joined Adkin's team to deal with Fletcher.

The good news is that the Emerald King's Court has learned about Fletcher's resignation.Lu Xiao also immediately stopped cutting down the forest.

But this cannot directly repair the relationship with the Jade King's Court.Lu Xiao still has a lot to do.

The Jade King's Court is a loose organization.But that doesn't mean they are few in number.In fact, the organization is extremely large.Their number is even several times greater than the residents of Neverwinter City.

But most of those races are races that live in peace with the world and love nature.Therefore, their combat effectiveness is really limited.There are only a very few people who have the desire to take revenge and fight like half-elves.

For this kind of peace-loving organization with a large number of people.Lu Xiao is 1 people who want to incorporate these guys into the trading system of Neverwinter City.

As a magical world.These jungle races have more resources at their disposal than imagined.Herbs in the forest, various magical crops, elven crafts, etc.They are all very valuable commodities.

Once you can join Neverwinter City, you can immediately take Neverwinter City's trade to a higher level.Therefore, easing the relationship with the Jade Palace became the second step for Lu Xiao.

This task fell to the half-elf druid.

"The Jade King's Court is just a loose organization with no so-called leader."

When Lu Xiao heard this statement, he felt a little tired.These elves are so unambitious.This is a good thing, but at this time, it makes the situation a little embarrassing.

Lu Xiao wants to negotiate with the Jade Royal Court, but now he doesn't know who to talk to! ! !

Fortunately, Doric thought for a moment and said it again.

"Actually, if you want to negotiate, it's not impossible. In this case, the elders of each tribe are usually responsible. If you need it, I can contact those people for you."

"That would be great. Help them, tell them my decision, and at the same time explain my willingness to trade with them."

"I understand, this might take a while."

"It's okay, you have plenty of time."

With the Jade Palace settled, Lu Xiao's next target is the surrounding villages and nearby cities.

(End of this chapter)