Chapter 510: Chapter 510

After the renovation.

The old site of the Black Water Gang has been refurbished, appearing more luxurious and grand. Now, it serves as the office location for all members of the Security Bureau.

Moreover, special areas like the "archive room," "weapon arsenal," "dungeon," "training field," and "warehouse" have been outlined here, directly managed by the Earl’s Mansion’s elite guards.

Currently, the framework of the Security Bureau is still majorly constituted by elite guards from the Earl’s Mansion.

The five hundred newly recruited Martial Artists have yet to undergo systematic training. Moreover, at this critical juncture, Baiyu does not dare to fully trust them.

Could there be remnants of gang affiliations among them?

Thus, these newly recruited Martial Artists are not only tasked with the Bureau’s daily work but also undergo training.

Those who excel in training can be selected, with the Bureau providing Spirit Technique and cultivation resources to accelerate their growth.

A large group loyal to the Security Bureau and Baiyu can be sifted out.

This is Baiyu’s current strategy.

If one wants to mobilize their own faction, doing it this way is already the least troublesome.

Those established powers.

Which of them don’t rely on years of accumulation, combined with ties of interest and blood to cultivate their Martial Artist forces?

"Director, the Security Bureau is now operating at high speed daily.

The new regulations you formulated are also gradually being issued.

Most businesses in the Inner City District have accepted the new regulations, paying the security fee monthly of their own accord.

But in the Outer City District, it’s somewhat difficult to collect."

Peng Yong, leading the way ahead, occasionally turned back in complaint.

This is Baiyu’s establishment of regulations concerning the stabilization and prosperity of Mountain City after consolidating the Security Bureau’s power and eliminating the six major forces.

It meticulously lists the security fees to be paid monthly by each type of business.

What they receive is a safe and conducive business environment, free from forcible seizures and free from extortionate protection fees.

A group of Inner City businessmen, hearing of such matters, immediately supported the new law unconditionally, generously donating, with some even paying several years’ security fees in one go.

Besides currying favor with Baiyu, the new influential figure.

They were extremely dissatisfied with the actions of the six major powers in the past.

The six major powers used to rely on collecting protection fees as their main business, growing gradually in Mountain City.

After a shop had paid tribute to one gang, another gang would come.

Those gang members never paid for consumption in stores, each acting lord over all.

Calculated in detail, their losses exceeded the considerable security fee multiple times over.

That’s why they supported Baiyu.

And ever since Baiyu took office, indeed, the business environment improved significantly. Those thugs and gang hooligans were also largely cleared out.

At the time, Baiyu issued strict orders.

Members of the Security Bureau were forbidden to eat and drink for free, forbidden from collecting protection fees from businesses.

The minor punishments included being beaten and dismissed; major ones involved being imprisoned.

Baiyu personally dealt with several rule-breakers, setting examples, and thus improving the atmosphere across the Security Bureau.

The reputation of the Security Bureau has risen several ranks within Mountain City.

This is also the reason Peng Yong and the others are wholeheartedly convinced of Baiyu’s leadership.

Upon hearing his complaint.

Baiyu replied, "I’ve already set the plans and rules for you, and you now have enough manpower.

How you handle it, I don’t care.

I need you to implement the new law throughout Mountain City, as it will not only ease our collection of security fees from businesses but also completely eradicate the survival grounds for gang forces.

If even this task cannot be accomplished, what do I need you for?"

Peng Yong, upon hearing these words, hastily nodded and assured that he would absolutely complete the task.

"By the way, Director, Zhang Zhi’an, the Deputy Director, returned recently, and moreover, opened the back door for some outsiders.

Not only did he violate the rules by adding people without testing.

He also facilitated convenience for certain businesses."

At this point, Peng Yong hesitated.

His expression was extremely indecisive.

Baiyu sneered coldly, did Zhang Zhi’an think he wouldn’t avoid him anymore?

"In the eastern office hall; ever since Deputy Director Zhang returned, he’s been staying there."

Baiyu gestured grandly.

Security Bureau Office Hall.

Zhang Zhi’an sat in a genuine leather armchair, smiling contentedly at the person standing beside him:

"Rest assured, it’s just a piece of land here.

It’s still a leftover from the Black Water Gang, a rebel group, and now, the handling rights are entirely in the hands of the Security Bureau.

I guarantee Boss Li will secure this piece of land."

Boss Li standing by felt a surge of joy.

If he could acquire that plot, it would be well worth the hefty sum spent on establishing connections. Newest update provıded by NoveI(F)ire.net

Security Bureau’s Director Baiyu resided deeply within the Earl’s Mansion, seldom meeting guests.

As a businessman, he had an even rarer chance to meet.

There was still a deputy director in the Security Bureau, also serving as Steward, who could open doors through connections.

Seeing Boss Li’s respectful demeanor, Zhang Zhi’an felt extremely satisfied.

He was in high spirits, not only earning a fortune during this period but also rising in status.

Some major businessmen who completely disregarded him now treated him with utmost courtesy upon meeting.

Money, beauties, treasures.

The gifts from all sides have been flowing without interruption, and Zhang Zhi’an never thought he would see such a day.

Actually has managed to thrive under that kid’s leadership, while also dismantling the six major forces, reclaiming the job of "collecting protection fees."

Now it’s called a security fee.

It’s essentially the same thing.

"Heh heh, Baiyu, I really should thank you," Zhang Zhi’an mused with a sneer.

At this moment, the originally closed door was suddenly and violently kicked open.

Zhang Zhi’an’s expression changed instantly, instinctively shouting in anger: "Which bastard dares to kick my door? Can’t you see I’m discussing important matters with a valued guest?"

When he clearly saw the face of the intruder, the rest of his sentence got stuck in his throat like a fishbone, unable to come out.

Baiyu entered with a cold smile: "Zhang Zhi’an, why don’t you tell this department what important matter you were discussing?"

"Baiyu, what do you intend to do?"

Zhang Zhi’an roared in anger and surprise, immediately standing up.

His trembling legs betrayed his inner fear, for he was still rather uncertain before this new influential figure.

"This department came today to inspect work, and coincidentally heard Deputy Officer Zhang had returned, so decided to check on you.

Unexpectedly encountered this scene.

I just wondered why some merchants haven’t paid their security fees recently, turns out they’ve put it in Deputy Officer Zhang’s pocket instead."

Baiyu said with a smile as he approached, taking a whip handed to him by Qiong Xue beside him.

Zhang Zhi’an asserted with a false bravado: "Director Baiyu, what nonsense, I’m working for the Security Bureau, you..."

Before he could finish, Baiyu lifted the whip and struck him hard across the face.

A red and swollen scar appeared.

Zhang Zhi’an covered his face, screaming in pain, incredulously looking at Baiyu: "You... how dare you, I’m the Deputy Director of the Security Bureau, an official documented by the East Prosperity Imperial."

Zhang Zhi’an, you deserted your job for a whole month, this matter is known throughout the Security Bureau.

You’ve accepted bribes, caught right in the act.

From now on, you have no relation to the Security Bureau."

Another strike, Baiyu whipped Zhang Zhi’an’s head, stomping on his chest: "Where did you get the audacity to parade under the Security Bureau’s name, deceiving others outside? Do you really think I don’t dare to kill you?"

Zhang Zhi’an’s pupils contracted violently, a chill rushing to his head.

"Heh heh, Qiong Xue, send someone to investigate his private accounts, and while you’re at it, ransack his house."

Baiyu ignored him, instead instructing Qiong Xue nearby.