Under heavy reward, there must be a brave man.
A full 12 million gold coins were thrown at Gangmen's face. Even if there was some risk in the authentication process, Gangmen resolutely put himself in danger.
Chen Yu did not know how he managed to mediate.
He was too lazy to find out.
He only needed to know that Gangmen had not let down the reward of 12 million gold coins. Within the three days he promised, the approval document with the Seventh Prince's seal appeared in Xu Maoshan's hand.
The eldest legitimate son also kept his promise. The moment the Seventh Prince's faction issued the approval, his side also bore the seal.
From then on, Freedom Town successfully became a city under the banner of the Tatu Kingdom.
The tax was twenty percent of the city's revenue.
Xu Maoshan, holding the authenticated approval, rushed back to Freedom Town overnight. There were no strange or unusual setbacks during his journey; everything went smoothly, just right.
"Announce the news of obtaining the approval."
"There are still many people in the city who were observing. Now that we have official certification from the royal city, our town is no longer an unofficial city."
"Strengthen the policy of attracting people from surrounding city-states."
"Let our city develop to a million people in the shortest possible time!"
By the bonfire, Chen Yu was communicating with Kailin, who was in Freedom Town, on the border of the Tatu Kingdom, through the projection of his wristband. Kailin reported the specific situation of the city, and Chen Yu further issued development policies.
The development of Freedom Town absolutely still needed to focus on attracting population as the primary development strategy.
There was no doubt about this.
Whether it was urban construction, labor output, resource production, or the legions that maintained the city's operation and ensured its safety.
All of them required a population base as the main prerequisite.
"Don't worry, Camp Master. The development of our city is proceeding in an orderly manner. Fang Xiu's managed construction team is also gradually expanding, and our city has begun to renovate other old urban areas."
In a little over a month, Kailin seemed to have grown a lot.
From her demeanor, there was less of the greenness she had when she first joined Chen Yu's camp and was forced to become the lord of a city. She had become mature and confident, and her every move now carried the demeanor of a city lord.
During Chen Yu's conversation with Kailin, someone from below came to report the city's situation.
Chen Yu saw how Kailin handled it.
It was all in good order.
It was clear that the people below also respected her greatly. Chen Yu even saw a flicker of adoration in the eyes of the person reporting to Kailin.
"Have the old urban areas been completely renovated and rebuilt? The population capacity shouldn't be too high, right?"
Chen Yu mused lightly, recalling the scale of Freedom Town.
When he first attacked the City of the Dead, Chen Yu's intention was to liberate the enslaved orcs and find a territory for himself to develop.
As time went by, this city was ultimately too small for Chen Yu.
"According to Fang Xiu, our city's current technical conditions are not sufficient to smelt steel. Although our city has begun to use residential buildings as living quarters, the maximum population it can accommodate is 1.5 million," Kailin said solemnly. "Fang Xiu did say that if we force people to live here, the town could accommodate a portion more people, but then the town's population would exceed saturation. The commercial districts would not be able to provide corresponding jobs for these residents, and the population would be too crowded. He does not recommend this."
"Listen to him."
Chen Yu said as he rotated the wild game over the bonfire.
In terms of city construction, Fang Xiu was a professional. Professional matters should be left to professionals. Since Fang Xiu said so, Chen Yu saw no need to interfere further in this regard.
Although he needed population, he also needed a city that developed healthily.
He was not a slave trader doing population trafficking.
There was no need to make the city so crowded.
"Isn't 1.5 million the limit? Let's try to attract a million people first," Chen Yu murmured. Kailin, in the projection, frowned and let out a sigh, "Camp Master, I think perhaps we should establish a branch city. I've sent people to investigate the surrounding areas, and within a hundred miles, there is only our town. Can we try to build a branch city? This way, between cities, we can also allow people who cannot live in the city to establish villages in between, which can alleviate the land pressure on our town, and the land outside the city can also be utilized."
"I have considered the issue you raised."
Establishing a branch city had always been in Chen Yu's thoughts. The potential problem was that the current plane was still in a state of disarray. If their situation could be like the Orc Empire's plane, where all planes were integrated, Chen Yu would naturally put the establishment of a branch city on the agenda.
"The plane is still in the period of disarray."
"You can rest assured about this. I can guarantee that the planar disarray will not affect our establishment of a branch city," Kailin said confidently. "While you were away from the city, I sent people to map the terrain of the surrounding areas. Based on this terrain, I... have pieced together the chaotic planes."
"You pieced them together?"
"I am fully aware of which planes will merge and where they will appear, and whether they are within the radiation range of our town's influence. I have made clear markings. As long as you give your approval, I will proceed with establishing the branch city. Also, the screeching chickens raised in the city occupy too much land, and I want to clear out this area and designate a farm outside the city."
Chen Yu by the bonfire was stunned.
After a long silence,
Chen Yu couldn't help but silently utter, "Awesome."
With the planar disarray, Kailin was able to piece together the chaotic planes like assembling a jigsaw puzzle.
Was this something a human could do?
Yet, Kailin had done it, and based on Chen Yu's understanding of her, if she wasn't fully confident, she would never have mentioned this to Chen Yu.
Recruiting Kailin into the camp was a wise decision.
"Then go ahead," Chen Yu nodded slightly and said, "You are the lord of Freedom Town, and the development there is up to you. As long as you think there are no problems, then I have no problems. I absolutely trust any judgment you make."
"Camp Master."
Kailin moved her lips, her eyes brimming with emotion. Chen Yu, however, grinned.
"I am truly happy to see you gain confidence. The future of Freedom Town rests with you. But I must also remind you that urban development must also be accompanied by public security."
"Rest assured, Commander Er Gou has been doing a great job with city security," Kailin replied.
"Then there are no other issues," Chen Yu nodded with satisfaction, smiling. "I look forward to seeing a brand new look for our town when I return. You must have many things to handle in the city, so hurry up and get busy."
"Camp Master, please take care of yourself while you are out."
"I will."
The video call was cut off, and the little demon immediately came over.
"Feeling a bit lonely?"
"Lonely about what?" Without the wristband's projection, Chen Yu focused more on cooking the wild game. The little demon said with a chuckle, "Your subordinates are gradually becoming capable of handling things on their own, and you are becoming useless."
"Isn't this a good thing?"
Chen Yu grinned, his eyes filled with a smile.
"If they can all grow to be capable of handling things on their own, then I can happily be a hands-off manager and continue my adventures in the underground caves, right? There's just one thing I regret now..."
"Regret what?"
"Not leaving Freedom Town sooner," Chen Yu sprinkled seasoning on the wild game and said with a light smile, "If I had left earlier, perhaps Kailin and the others would have matured sooner!"