Inspection Over

Lin Wen looked up and saw that Huang Mingxiao's aura was blue and white, like a floating cloud covering the sun and a huge tower, but there were traces of cracks spreading on the tower.

Overall, it should indicate that his character and abilities were trustworthy. However, there were still many details that Lin Wen didn't understand. The meaning behind this combination was ever-changing, leaving Lin Wen scratching his head.

Forget it, he just needed to know that the man had good morals and abilities.

Lin Wen watched for less than five seconds before turning off the spell.

Aura Observation had less than 50 minutes left. He had to use it sparingly.

If Huang Mingxiao could be trusted, then this plan could be trusted. There was no need for him to use the Immortal Guiding the Way.

Thinking of this, Lin Wen said, "Study it carefully. Make sure to consider all the details and make it perfect. Then send the list to the finance department."

"Yes, sir!" Huang Mingxiao shouted.

Lin Wen said, "What's the second problem?"

The director and deputy director looked at each other and said together, "We lack manpower!"

Deputy Chief Zhang Qiaohe introduced, "Currently, from top to bottom, all the staff members, including the temporary able-bodied men, only have a total of 500 people. On average, each person has to look after 600 refugees. The workload is very heavy and many plans are difficult to execute."

Lin Wen nodded. "Don't worry. I've already set up a task force. I'll bring people over tomorrow. The manpower problem should be solved."

Huang Mingxiao was overjoyed. Ever since he took over the job of the refugees, he had not been this happy for a long time.

He felt that this new county governor was a savior sent by the heavens to save them, so he asked all the other questions.

Most of them were the management issues of the refugees. For example, there were clearly a few better resettlement sites, but because the terrain was low, the refugees were unwilling to go. They were only willing to stay on high ground, and in the end, they had no choice but to change their plans. They extended the temporary resettlement areas for no reason, making it even more unfavorable for unified arrangements, greatly increasing their work difficulties.

For example, there was danger on the levee. The wind was strong and the air was humid. It was easy to fall sick when sleeping on the levee. Yet, countless people wanted to climb the levee every day.

Lin Wen's head was about to explode.

If these experienced civil officials could not handle these nightmare-level governmental affairs, it was even more impossible for a geek like him to solve them. His only advantage was that he had the authority, but Huang Mingxiao did not. If the authority could not solve the problem, then Lin Wen had no choice.

Unless he was willing to fight head-on.

Based on past experience, if he used Immortal Guiding the Way to fight head-on, the cost would be a huge number.

However, Lin Wen still tried.

"What is the simplest and most economical way to solve these problems?"

Consumption: 10% Soul Essence

Huh?

Lin Wen was shocked. There was such a thing?

In the past, if he were to ask such a question, it would definitely be a huge number that could blind him.

Could it be that solving these problems is actually very easy for me?

With such a low consumption rate, even if it was just out of curiosity, Lin Wen still chose to use his Soul Essence to execute the spell.

After reading the answer, Lin Wen was silent for a few seconds, and then he spoke to the crowd.

"Send a few thousand copies of the front-page headlines of the 81st issue of the Imperial Newspaper to the refugees and ask someone to read it."

"Additional information on the copy: The Imperial Hero, Lin Wen, has been crowned governor of the County of Changshan and is about to arrive at the Great God-blessed Levee, praying for the people of disaster."

After hearing what he said, everyone was confused. Zhang Qiaohe asked, "County Head Lin, what's the use of this? What's written on the front page of the 81st issue?"

Huang Mingxiao tried to persuade him. "What we say is useless. They won't recognize what's in the newspapers. There aren't many people here who can read the Empire's newspaper. There aren't many literate people among the refugees."

Lin Wen said casually, "This is part of the plan."

"Just do as you're told. Alright, you're done with your questions. Let's discuss the most important ones now."

"How do we rebuild new homes?"

Huang Mingxiao immediately returned to work and explained the original plan of rebuilding to Lin Wen in detail.

Because the water of the Heavenly River carried a great deal of sand, it was difficult to restore the flooded areas.

They decided to open a new land and rebuild their villages and towns in the seven newly designated areas as their new homes.

The specific location and planning were all decided by Huang Mingxiao. He spoke very carefully and told them all the ideas and considerations that he had when he first made them.

The entire project was divided into three phases.

In the first phase, everyone would have a roof over their heads; in the second, everyone would have a harbor to shelter from the wind; and in the third, everyone would have a home to live in.

The 7th Construction Regiment offered a price. The first phase was 270 million, the second phase was 1.9 billion, and the third phase was about 3.5 billion.

Obviously, that damned fatty's money was not nearly enough.

Lin Wen realized that he was too naive.

He needed another money-making plan.

However, the problem was that his bidding was essentially a scam. He had only made use of the information other people didn't know. Now that the news of the Empire's development plan being updated had already spread, it was very difficult for him to deceive anyone.

Thinking of this, Lin Wen felt a little regretful, but since things had come to this, there was nothing to regret.

"Take me on a field trip."

Lin Wen said to Huang Mingxiao. He decided to first come up with a complete plan. Perhaps the problem of money would be solved by itself.

"Take a look at all the backup areas."

Huang Mingxiao readily agreed. After he arranged the work for the others, he went out with Lin Wen.

On the way out, Lin Wen said to Xiao Li, who was still in a daze, "Xiao Li, you're the mayor of Changle Town now. Work hard and try your best to cooperate with them."

Only then did Little Li react as if he had just woken up from a dream. He burst into tears and said, "It's true! You really became the county governor!" He pulled Lin Wen and wiped his snot and tears on his clothes. "You have to help us in the future! You have to help us! Changle Town is too hard!"

Huang Mingxiao added, "This young man is very capable. He has helped us a lot these days."

Lin Wen struggled to break free from Xiao Li's snot attack and got into Huang Mingxiao's SUV. The rest of the journey was in the wilderness and it was difficult for his car to pass through.

Under Huang Mingxiao's lead, Lin Wen spent six hours inspecting all the planned areas and taking a look at the temporary resettlement sites.

The tragedy of the refugees was much more serious than he had imagined. They were sleeping in huge tents, their faces emaciated, without any signs of vigor. Other than sorrow, there was only numbness in their eyes.

Due to the lack of food, they could only lie still most of the time. Their clothes had not been changed since the night of the flood. Everyone was mixed with mud, water, and dust, like worms in a sun-dried swamp.

No matter when, when they passed by the resettlement sites, they could always hear sobbing. There were adults, children, and mostly women's cries.

At three in the afternoon, the inspection ended.

Lin Wen was not in a good mood. After bidding farewell to Huang Mingxiao, he boarded his private car and returned to Huai Town.