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Chapter 657

Flynn wants the common people here not to spend too much time on religious activities.

But to be reasonable, this is the territory of Bishop Isaac.

It's the land of religious people!

Well, it must be the rhythm of religious activities.

His Excellency Bishop neither pursues personal enjoyment, nor intends to save assets for the next generation.

He must have put a lot of energy into religious activities, and led his people to pray to God and worship Buddha there every day.

Flynn, even the dignified Lord Protector, is afraid that people won't listen to him if he says a few words.

Flynn, it feels like things are a little tricky here.

If he intervenes rashly, it will make people feel that he is interfering in religious affairs.

Interfering in both internal affairs and religion.

If I use my own power to force Bishop Isaac to reduce religious activities in the territory.

This may offend the central church, and I am afraid that it will not get the support of the local people.

Flynn might persuade them with good intentions: "You pray less a day, work more, rest more, and you can eat a few more meals of meat every month, isn't he delicious?"

If this is the case, Flynn's bitter advice is likely to be exchanged for a sentence.

"Indulging in prayer, I am willing!"

"I would too!"

Reform is not just about changing policies at the top.

At the same time, the living habits of ordinary lower-class residents should also be changed.

Flynn was not in a hurry, and immediately gave the order.

After all, the inspection this time was just to stroll around, take a look, and found some problems.

Specific follow-up reform measures can be slowly adjusted and released later.

Although Flynn feels that the reform of Bishop Isaac's territory will be more difficult.

After all, it involves the issue of religious belief, as well as the living habits of ordinary residents.

Most of the residents in this era are superstitious, are they willing to change their pious habits?
There will be difficulties, but overall, Flynn is quite confident.

Just follow through, with realistic benefits.

Let these ordinary people who are obsessed with religious activities all day long see the practical benefits that can be brought after changing their living habits and embracing the modern lifestyle of Super City.

Yes, it must be able to change them.

After all, for most ordinary civilians struggling on the edge of food and clothing line.

Is it kneeling down and praying for two hours of incense?
Or work in exchange for a meal of braised pork?
That, presumably, does not need to be considered.

After all, I am not preventing them from praying, but just reducing their energy and time spent on religion to a normal level.

……

Flynn's inspection continued, and the next stop was a town called Hongsha.

Hongsha Town has always been famous for its fierce folk customs.

Here, it's like a western society where there is no kingly law. Every now and then, it's a private fight, and if there's a disagreement, you'll bet on your life.

The ruler here is not a noble lord.

But the mayor.

The free town named Hongsha Town is ruled by the mayor.

The mayor is elected.

It's interesting that a violent town full of crime has such a peaceful ruler election law.

Flynn is quite satisfied with the existing governance model of Hongsha Town.

But the situation of fighting and killing in Hongsha Town all day long is not harmonious at all.

At the same time, due to the rampant violence in Hongsha Town, it has almost become a crime town.

The criminals who came out of Hongsha Town spread throughout the Iron Hill Kingdom.

Obviously, the law and order in Hongsha Town needs to be improved.

And it is a rapid and substantial improvement!
In troubled times, heavy codes are used, places like Hongsha Town are full of violent elements and even criminals.

It is necessary to use severe punishments and severe laws to change this place.

Hongsha Town needs a huge change!

Flynn naturally didn't have the energy to personally transform Hongsha Town.

But Flynn has a way to get someone to help him transform.

Finding the mayor of Hongsha Town, Flynn put forward his own request straight to the point.

"Hongsha Town is currently becoming a violent crime town, and this phenomenon must be improved!"

"I want to see a significant improvement in the law and order in Hongsha Town within a year."

"I know that Hongsha Town's economy relies heavily on these criminals and illegal industries."

"However, that has to change."

"The minerals in Hongsha Town are not bad. These red sands are dyed red by iron ore."

"I am willing to provide a loan to Hongsha Town, let the mayor build a new iron mine here, and let industry replace crime here."

Flynn, suggested a rough direction of development.

The mayor of Hongsha Town, as Flynn expected, immediately began to complain.

"These bloody bastards! They're really badass!"

"I can't wait to hang them all on the top of the wall."

"But none of them are good stubble."

"Many people, their families have been entrenched in Hongsha Town for hundreds of years, and they are deeply entrenched."

"Many people, and backstage!"

"The criminal business they do spreads all over the country, and they can often invite outside teams to come to Hongsha Village to make trouble."

"Don't look at me as the elected mayor, but in fact I'm just a peacemaker."

"If you really want to fight, I can't hold it back!"

"What should Master Flynn do? There is no way!"

Similar to the mayor of Hongsha Town, Flynn has seen too many old fritters like this.

Back then, the old fritters officials in Wangdu were no higher than the mayor of Hongsha Town.

What should I do with such an old fritter?
Or, just use violence directly and threaten them to do things for themselves.

However, if he threatened the mayor to serve him, he might not be able to get his wholehearted loyalty.

In a more direct way, a management team can be parachuted by substitutions to rule Hongsha Town.

But Flynn didn't want to manage Hongsha Town, let alone send his precious new bureaucrats to this poor place.

Ever since, Flynn still has a third option.

It is also the easiest and most effective option.

That is……

The temptation of power and money.

The mayor of Hongsha Town is elected, and there will be a general election every two years.

And it was clear that the mayor wanted to stay forever.

Flynn intends to make the mayor of Hongsha Town a life-long, hereditary nobleman.

In this way, if the other party agrees, Flynn will make a commitment on the spot.

Flynn directly gave his conditions.

"You take care of Hongsha Town for me!"

"And I, Prince Flynn, Lord Protector of the Iron Hill Kingdom, grant you the status of Baron of Hongsha Town."

"A small town full of criminals is going to be transformed into a mining town."

"Also, with the gradual development of iron mines, more and more prosperity, the future is promising."

As for why, Flynn believes that the mayor of Hongsha Town has the ability to transform the violent crime-ridden Hongsha Town into a law-abiding industrial town?
(End of this chapter)