Chapter 391: Crack down on gangs and evil in New York City
Anthony is a special New York mayor: before this, New York had never had a mayor who was truly born into the working class.
Someone who is slightly closer is the mayor of New York during World War II. Before entering politics, he was a translator, but his wife was an out-and-out garment worker. The two met during protests.
Anthony's path to politics is also a bit unexpected: he was pulled into the boat by Lear to fight against the evil forces, and then he was pushed along the river step by step, and was pushed to this position by Lear.
“If it weren’t for you, I wouldn’t even know how to answer that man.”
After the speech, the two got into an extended commercial vehicle.
A car like this is not cheap either. It has a bulletproof body and windows, a weight-increasing chassis
and a unique electric drive system.
Yes, this is a first-generation pure electric vehicle independently developed by Atlas Group.
Although the energy density is not ridiculously high, the strength of stacked graphene solid-state batteries is comparable to that of medium-level bulletproof steel plates, and it can completely replace a large number of structural parts to a certain extent.
Using Dr. Toombs's design, these cells, combined with components, can exhibit astonishing strength properties that are even better than those of original ultra-high-strength steel.
After all, this is the designated battery for the octopus arm, so it is natural to withstand strong impacts.
This is also one of the reasons why Lille chose this thing as an energy currency: the low density can hide it from others in Night City, and first cultivate some trading habits at the bottom.
Lille’s current requirements for these batteries are to take into account safety and durability, and the energy density is sufficient.
Part of the reason is that in the Marvel world, he may replace traditional fuel equipment with a large number of electric equipment.
As for the energy density issue, Dr. Otto can only find a way to improve it.
The car itself is quite stable,
"Read more books." Lear suggested, "Now that you are the mayor, to do this position well, it is not just a matter of traveling around.< br>
Know your citizens, know the city And the history of the country, this will make your job a lot easier."
"You are right." Anthony nodded sincerely, "Sometimes I really think that it would be better if there were 48 hours in a day. I can spend a whole day reading alone.”
Compared to Anthony's oratory talent, Lear was more satisfied with his humility and sincerity.
Satisfaction with work and cherishing life make this middle-aged man over forty insist on learning without making excuses, even if his brain is a bit old.
A positive life inspires him and will also inspire other citizens.
I hope so.
New York outside the window is more orderly than a year ago. Although the economy is still in a difficult period, the growth of unemployment among workers has basically been controlled.
Financial professionals continue to be unlucky, which is a good thing for Lille.
The assets they release will be absorbed by Martin's financial company and finally integrated into the entire interest group.
From the political level to the economic level to the bottom workers, New York City has been highly unified, and it is difficult for any politician to find loopholes to interfere.
But
Lille suddenly thought of a question, and he asked: "How is the current situation of United Construction Company?"
The boss of the United Construction Company is Kingpin, and since driving him out of his own street, Lear has not paid much attention to the underworld boss.
"This company is about to go bankrupt, and their directors seem to be thinking of ways to transfer their business to other cities."
There was a reason why Lille suddenly asked Kingpin.
Anthony only knew that United Construction Company was involved in crime, but how was it specifically?
It can only be said that although some people have seen pigs running, they have just seen pigs running.
Anthony was a simple low-level worker before this. The most exciting time in his life was when he and Lille were hunting down a small group in the community.
But even so, he was just running for his life that time. He had never hurt anyone in his life, and he had never taken the initiative to hurt anyone.
Now that he has become the mayor, he must learn how to kill pigs.
His expression was a bit cold when talking about this company - his current driver, also a driver in Lille, and his former neighbor John had a close friendship with him.
The two were attacked by Bullseye in the van. Anthony was luckier, but John was almost killed by a steel stick piercing his throat.
This is a very good sentiment, Lear nodded secretly.
Coincidentally, Night City has upgraded its firepower, and this side also needs it.
“Atlas Group will soon develop a new batch of police combat exoskeletons. I hope to increase the deployment rate within the NYPD to 20% in the future. Then let the NYPD organize organized sweeps You are in charge of the entire crime eradication campaign”
“Me? Me”
"Yes, you participated in the whole process to let New York citizens see your deep hatred for the evil forces, and seize every clue, read out their charges, and take them to court——
If anyone resists , then let the NYPD shoot them on the spot.
The underworld's interference with society is no longer an ordinary crime. It must be attacked hard.
Finally, remember that you are not just a mayor. , you are also an ordinary person. The United Construction Company once sent a killer to threaten you. In the political arena, some people look down on you.
If you have a grudge, you must avenge yourself. If you are looked down upon, you must learn to fight for it; as a mayor, You need to be sharp yet measured in your approach, fierce yet not making people think you are a mad dog——
At least he didn't become a mad dog because of a small gang leader. "
Anthony was silent for a moment and nodded: "I understand, is there anything else? "
"Also, in the future, the old official vehicles in the city hall will be replaced with Atlas pure electric vehicles.
In addition, the municipal power grid needs to be upgraded to reduce power loss and improve power supply stability.
Large-scale infrastructure construction will help to find employment for workers. After employment, investment in worker protection must be increased and the minimum wage must be implemented——
The amount will be analyzed and adjusted through big data through Bloom's ctOS system to achieve the best level. "
"I actually have a question. Some congressmen once told me that it is too difficult for companies now. If labor costs continue to increase, they may lose their competitiveness and if the company goes bankrupt"
"Then make them lose their competitiveness, and the ctOS system will quickly reassign unemployed people to work. ”
“City Hall’s finances may not be rosy. "
"Then issue bonds and let Martin handle it. It won't take long for New York City to look like a new city, and now anyone with policy issues will shut up. ”
"I understand. Are there any risks?"
"Yes." Lille did not intend to hide Anthony, "If the new president intends to launch a large-scale war in the future and cause damage to the Atlas Group Loss, New York City's debts may not be paid, or even bankrupt."
Although Lille is his own nobleman and a huge financial backer, Anthony still hopes to understand the risks in a responsible attitude towards New York. .
But he didn’t expect Lear to be so straightforward: The risk is that New York City may go bankrupt.
He didn’t know how this conclusion was reached, and he couldn’t imagine how the most prosperous city in the world could go bankrupt
But Lille's honesty means only one thing: at least Lille didn't deceive him as a puppet and a fool.
The subtext is: You can choose for yourself whether you want to continue to stand with me as the mayor of New York.
Anthony suddenly felt something.
Because he found that he had no reason to reject Lille, whether it was due to the mayor's responsibility, personal emotional inclination or the actual situation.
He has read a lot of books, and he knows that many politicians use deception as a means of survival, and in the political arena, this does not seem to be a disgraceful thing, but more like a work skill.
But truly great politicians may have flaws and disdainful black spots, and may even be cast aside by future generations because of certain things in the future.
But in the most glorious years of their careers, at the most important node for voters and even the world, none of them achieved the greatest achievement of their lives by relying on pure deception.
Perhaps the mayor of New York is still quite young in front of this young man.
So Anthony replied: "I understand."
"Then get ready for the first big move during your term of office."
Lille said in an encouraging tone and patted him on the shoulder again.
He suddenly thought of a question: The Marvel world is obviously also in a period of great changes.
Anthony Flor is just a very small character. It is impossible to even appear in the works of the Marvel world, let alone become the mayor.
Based on the information he has, he should have become the mayor during this period
It looks like Kingpin is going to be beaten up soon?
(End of this chapter)