Seizing the BOSS Template at the Start

Chapter 106: Chapter 87: Troubled Finances

Mr. Baiyi was silent for a moment, carefully considering. After a long while, he nodded: ”You’re right. In a moment, go and liaise with Stiss. From now on, he will be the Quartermaster, and you will be the Finance Officer.”

Sabo smiled: ”My friend, you are indeed an enlightened City Lord. But shouldn’t we discuss my salary now?”

Mr. Baiyi thought for a moment, then extended five fingers: ”Dongwu City can only get better. After all expenses, you can take 5%.”

Sabo’s eyes glimmered, and he said with a grin: ”My friend, are you sure you want to entrust the role of Quartermaster to that fat guy? How about letting me handle it as well?”

Mr. Baiyi looked at Sabo, somewhat speechless: ”What are your terms?”

”10%!”

”No need, Stiss is also a capable Quartermaster. I need to head to the City Lord’s Mansion now.” Mr. Baiyi decisively stood up and started to walk out.

”My friend, you might want to reconsider...”

”There’s no need to consider. If you don’t even want the 5%, I can handle the Finance part myself.”

”Uh, then let’s stick with 5%. But my friend, if any other City Lord spreads negative rumors, they’re definitely false.”

”As long as Dongwu City can develop faster, I can ignore everything else.”

”That’s wonderful. I will go prepare now. Goodbye, my friend.”

”There’s a meeting later. Attend it first before getting busy.”

”Uh, okay.”

Mr. Baiyi looked at the City Lord’s Mansion, walked straight in, and found the City Lord. He discussed the matters he had just talked about with Sabo.

The development of Dongwu City indeed needed to be prioritized. He wasn’t becoming a City Lord to merely maintain a city but to create a mutually beneficial model.

The City Lord ensures the security of the city while developing it, and the city provides the City Lord with more resources in return.

Eric was silent for a moment, then smiled and said: ”Now you are the acting City Lord. In the future, you can decide these matters yourself without consulting me. You need to learn how to control this city. As long as the ordinary residents can still see hope, you are a good City Lord.”

Mr. Baiyi nodded: ”I understand.”

Turning around, Mr. Baiyi left without hesitation, heading to the largest courtroom of the Judicial Court.

He summoned three Legion Commanders and officials from the Law Enforcement Team, Judicial Officers, and various departments.

When everyone had arrived, Mr. Baiyi looked around, silent in his eyes.

The legion was simple with just three, but the heads of each department in the city amounted to dozens of people.

No wonder so many salaries had to be paid every month; Dongwu City’s official system was too bloated.

Once everyone was present, Mr. Baiyi glanced at Sabo and lightly tapped the table: ”Today is my third day as acting City Lord, and I discovered that Dongwu City is far different from what I imagined. Therefore, I plan to implement some reforms.”

The many officials in attendance immediately furrowed their brows, some unease in their eyes.

Mr. Baiyi paid them no mind. In this world dominated by power, the City Lord holds absolute authority. Even if all power is delegated, there’s no fear of being overshadowed.

Mr. Baiyi looked at Sifu and calmly said: ”The Apocalypse Legion remains unchanged, continuing to guard the Inner City Wall, ensuring the safety of the Inner City District.”

He then turned to look at a tall beastman, the strongest among those present, a Level 49 Berserker and Wucheng Corps Commander.

”The Wucheng Army’s quota will be halved, leaving only one hundred thousand positions: twenty thousand each for the South, West, and North Gates, and forty thousand for the East Gate. Other conditions... remain unchanged.”

Mr. Baiyi still did not cut military expenses. Although it would cost a lot, serving in the army is very dangerous. Every war could be their last, so since they are risking their lives, Mr. Baiyi can afford their pay.

This decision immediately caused a stir, even the Wucheng Corps Commander Badu couldn’t help but speak: ”Mr. Baiyi, isn’t this a bit too hasty? Shouldn’t we consult the City Lord...”

Buzz~

A terrifying spiritual power emanated from Mr. Baiyi, immediately silencing the chaos: ”I’m not discussing this with you; it’s an order. If you have any complaints, go to the City Lord. Now, silence!”

Many officials couldn’t help but swallow nervously. The spiritual power even pricked their senses, making Badu tongue-tied. He thought for a moment but ultimately said nothing.

However, when this meeting concludes, he will definitely head to the City Lord.

”The Storm Legion’s quota is forty thousand. Wucheng Army can choose from the eliminated ones, with treatment remaining the same.”

This decision made Eddy raise an eyebrow, but he did not oppose. Although twenty thousand soldiers suddenly dropped to forty thousand, he wasn’t the type of Elf who clung to power. He could also follow a high-end path.

The unease in the eyes of those present grew stronger. The army had been slashed from four hundred thousand to one hundred fifty thousand. Wouldn’t they face a worse fate?

”Now the new Finance Officer is Mr. Sabo. Mr. Sabo can reform the Finance Department independently and cut as needed.”

Mr. Baiyi looked at Sabo, who nodded and smiled in response: ”As you command, Lord City Lord.”

The others were even more restless. With a new ruler comes a new set of officials, and he hasn’t even officially become the City Lord, yet he’s already making such significant changes...

But their unease wasn’t of concern to Mr. Baiyi. Calmly, he began calling names: ”Judicial, Law Enforcement...”

With each term he mentioned, the corresponding department officials broke a sweat, eyes fixed on Mr. Baiyi.

But after the tenth was called, the tension in these people’s eyes gradually faded, some even feeling a sense of schadenfreude towards the departments not named.

This seemed quite obvious already; a city couldn’t just rely on legions; they are also an essential part.

As for those not named... well, that’s interesting...

”Inspection, Adventurer’s Guild, Education... financial matters will be decided by Mr. Sabo; all other unnamed departments are to be dissolved.”

Boom!

In an instant, even Mr. Baiyi’s spiritual power couldn’t suppress the uproar. This downsizing cut at least half of the departments, leading to the unemployment of thousands. Combined with the military’s reduction, it meant that starting today, over three hundred thousand people would be jobless!

The impact was too much to remain calm, especially since there were many laid-back, high-paying positions, not to mention the wealth from merchants, which essentially struck at their core interests.

”The Apocalypse Legion will oversee this reform, and any resistance will result in all being sent to mining.”

”Those who remain obstinate will be executed!”