Chapter 599 Happiness Is the Most Important

In the banquet hall, Tang En and Brad started chatting. Under Tang En's guidance, the conversation between the two gradually deepened from the casual chat at the beginning.

The more they talked, the stronger the sense of surprise in Brad's heart.

Why?

Because all Tang En asked him were questions about how to govern the city, how to manage the residents, and how to guide the residents to develop the city.

Brad is not stupid. Is His Majesty the Regent really so bored that he passes by him just to chat about some irrelevant issues?

He knew very well that the position of City Lord of Hanging Ax Castle was still vacant. Although Justin was temporarily acting as City Lord, as a leader, he would eventually return to the army to develop, and he would not be able to serve as City Lord for a long time.

Now Tang En's question sent a signal to Brad, and he began to answer Tang En's question with all his concentration.

But as time went by, the questions Tang En asked became more and more weird, and Brad's answer speed became slower and slower. He often had to think about a question for a long time.

He didn't dare to answer randomly!

If any answer dissatisfies His Majesty, how can his dream come true?

Didn't you look at him and break out in a sweat?

After finally answering the previous question, Tang En asked abruptly: "What do you think is the most important thing about a city?"

What's most important?

Brad was dumbfounded.

What is the most important thing about a city?

people? wealth? Defense capability? military power? Or the environment?

This question is too broad, and because it is broad, it is more difficult to answer. Only the preference of the questioner can give a correct answer.

But... Brad doesn't know what Tang En's preferences are!

After thinking hard for a long time, Brad asked cautiously: "Safe?"

In fact, according to Purandar's custom, Brad's answer is not wrong. This world of high magic is very dangerous, and monsters will pop out from time to time to cause trouble. If a city cannot protect its residents, who else will live in it?

Therefore, safety is something that humans in Purandal attach great importance to.

Tang En smiled faintly: "The sense of security is not wrong, but it just needs to be deeper."

Deeper?

Brad was dumbfounded. It would be no problem if you asked him to build a manor, or to quarrel with those nobles, or even to ride a horse and kill a bunch of bandits. After all, he could be considered a black iron-level apocalypse, but let him think about these things. The problem was really difficult for him.

There is nothing wrong with a sense of security, but what does it bring? More people? More... wealth?

"wealth?"

Tang En's mouth twitched: "Wrong."

Seeing Brad sweating anxiously, Tang En gave up the idea of ​​continuing to test him. He already had a general understanding of Brad's situation.

He often does good deeds and earns a good reputation. This guy is considered a conscientious nobleman. Secondly, he also has some basic knowledge about management. Then he is not considered a member of the noble faction. He is considered a neutral nobleman and can be used with confidence. .

But if we expect him to have modern logical thinking and management awareness, it would be easier to kill him.

"Listen carefully, the most important thing in a city," Tang En had already made a decision, so he decided to give some advice, "is happiness."

"Happiness?"

What the hell is that?

Living in a weird world like Purandar, the elite class determines the direction of the world, and such things as humanistic care basically do not exist. The vast majority of nobles only care about satisfying their own desires, and they are not likely to care about what the common people at the bottom think.

However, in order to fight Chaos in the future, Tang En must break this custom.

Even an ordinary person can cause considerable damage to chaotic creatures as long as he has enough weapons and equipment. Everyone is valuable combat power.

But if they want to bravely stand up against the invasion of Chaos, they need a strong motivation.

What is that dynamic?

The belief in protecting our homeland.

"Happiness is an important indicator of whether a city has potential."

Tang En explained while drinking tea: "A city may not be rich enough, it may not be prosperous enough, it may not be convenient enough, but it cannot be impersonal."

"The most important thing in life is to be happy. A qualified manager can make the residents of this city feel ubiquitous humanistic care, make them like this city, and think that they will be very happy to live here. happiness."

"As long as people feel happy in this city, they will contribute to the development of the city, and they will spontaneously maintain the order of the city, and the city will become better and better."

"Even if the city is not strong enough and is in danger, if people can really fall in love with it, they will not hesitate to devote their power to protect the city."

"Think about it, if a city has been developing by continuously exploiting and squeezing its people, and the people hate this place from the bottom of their hearts, will they protect it when they encounter danger?"

Tang En looked at Brad who was thoughtful: "Even if we use the city lord's order and threaten them with a long sword to go to the battlefield, how much effect can it have with a negative mentality?"

"But Your Majesty."

Brad asked with a puzzled look on his face: "If a city needs these people to defend itself, then the city is basically hopeless, right?"

Yes, if even the Apocalypse cannot resist the threat and dies in battle, and only the civilians are left to protect their homeland, it means that the situation is already very dangerous. In such a dangerous situation, what role can those civilians play?

Tang En smiled meaningfully: "You will understand this kind of thing in the future. I can only tell you one thing. Never underestimate the power of the people. You must know that water can carry boats and row boats...ah, bah, It can also capsize a boat."

Water can carry a boat, but can it also overturn it?

Frankly speaking, Tang En's words are definitely shocking in feudal society. If it weren't for the fact that he is now the king, I am afraid that just these eight simple words can bring about a fatal disaster - of course, Whether he can be killed is another matter.

Tang En wants Purandal to change the social form as soon as possible so as to enhance the overall strength to fight against the final crisis, but is it so easy to change the social form? If one accidentally touches the interests of the stubborn class, I am afraid that he will lose his money. You must know that there are two powerful kingdoms in the north that are always staring at the Illus Empire.

Brad smelled something strange: "Your Majesty, do you want to--"

"Oh, I'm hungry. It's time for lunch. Brad, hasn't your cook prepared lunch yet?"

Tang En suddenly interrupted him. It's enough to know some things well. Now is not the time to confess. First, slowly accumulate strength, change people's thinking patterns bit by bit, and then find an opportunity to explode. This is the only way to complete the transformation of social form through tone of voice.

Fortunately, there is magic and life magic in this world. As long as there is inspiration and direction, productivity can increase as fast as a rocket. If we follow the normal pace of productivity development, we can complete the transition from feudal society to capitalist society. Don't even think about the transformation that will take a few hundred years.

Brad immediately understood Tang En's thoughts, nodded and said, "Your Majesty, it should be almost done, please wait a moment."

After a while, the long table in the banquet hall was filled with a sumptuous lunch. Although it was still the same, there were also some local specialties and unique dishes of Hanging Ax Castle, which gave Tang En a taste.

After lunch, Tang En and the others did not intend to stay here too long. Tang En patted Brad on the shoulder and said, "You should prepare yourself in the past few days. This Hanging Ax Castle cannot live without a city lord. "

Hearing Tang En's words, Brad, who had been distracted throughout lunch, immediately became as excited as if he had been shot: "I understand! I will definitely live up to His Majesty's expectations!"

City Lord, damn!

After waiting for so many years, the wait is finally here!

From now on, the Bodi family can finally straighten their backs and shout loudly, "I am also a person who hangs out with the king."

As for those shocking words that Tang En said, Brad had already made up his mind. It was okay for him to understand His Majesty's thoughts, but it would definitely not be a good thing if others knew about it.

Anyway, His Majesty is considerate of the people and wants to make people's lives happier. Isn't that difficult? As long as we vigorously build the city, hire more civilians, and do not delay wages, they will naturally be grateful.

Brad still didn't fully understand Tang En's thoughts at this moment. He only thought that Tang En just wanted the common people to live a better life. But he didn't know that what Tang En wanted was to completely break down the class barriers between nobles and common people. , making the two compatible with each other without distinguishing each other.

"But I need you to understand one thing. As a city lord, you must be fair, just and honest. If you rely on the power I gave you to do whatever you want..."

Tang En patted Brad on the shoulder and didn't finish his words, but Brad knew exactly what he meant.

Brad's heart skipped a beat, and he said seriously: "Please rest assured, Your Majesty, I will definitely not mess around."

After beating Brad, Tang En smiled and accepted Brad's gift, and then the group of them came to the stronghold of the Tang Dynasty Chamber of Commerce, met with the person in charge here, and set up a teleportation array to communicate with Elling. After being connected, they left the Hanging Ax Castle directly and set off to the east along the official road.

The Matanni Territory is located to the east of the Abalon Territory, and its central city is the port city of Fira. The straight-line distance from the Hanging Ax Castle is about four to five hundred kilometers.

Matany is a quite wealthy territory among the several duchies of Illrus. Half of the empire's wealth is produced here. On the one hand, it is because of its diverse industries, including mining, animal husbandry, Planting industry, etc., coupled with Plandal's famous natural port of Fira, will naturally gather a lot of popularity.

In the Month of Growth (April) and the Month of Life (May) every year, the Abyssal Sea happens to be the best time to sail. Someone once said that the excitement of Phila at this time can even surpass that of Alyinx. In this place The merchants gathered in the city come from all over the world, selling specialties from all over the world. You will find all kinds of weird things here. It is a city full of miracles.

Tang En and the others planned to go out to sea from Phila, then go south along the Glitter Coast and arrive at the port city of Blue Water City in the east of Ronitant.

From Bishui City to Nanila, it was only a day's journey by carriage, and the distance was quite short.

Just saying the name of this Bishui City...

Tang En was too lazy to complain.