Chapter 144: The Councillor's Promotion Code
Chen She looked down at the surrounding blocks. From now on, the entire area nearby was under his jurisdiction.
The concept of councillors in the old land is not completely consistent with Chen She's traditional concept of councillors. Although councillors in the old land are nominally elected by the people of a jurisdiction or even a city, and their local reputation determines whether they can continue to serve as councillors, in fact, reputation has become less and less important.
Now, the promotion path for senators in the old land is roughly like this:
First, find a way to participate in the Silver Star Construction Plan through donations and sponsorships, and obtain the status of a second-level councilor; then slowly obtain the status of a first-level councilor through various means, and obtain your own jurisdiction; finally, become the chief councilor of a city, or even a councilor of the Greater Federal District and the entire Old Land.
Among them, the status of a second-level councilor is relatively easy, as long as you have money. However, it is much more difficult to become a first-level councilor from a second-level councilor, because there are only so many districts under the jurisdiction. Unless there are some special circumstances or the relationship is really strong, the average rich person will only be a second-level councilor for his entire life.
According to the old local laws, the first-level councillors were considered to be in the "probationary period" of the councillors. If they couldn't even manage a small district, they certainly weren't worthy of moving up and becoming the chief councillor of a city.
But after a long time, the differences in governance capabilities among different legislators have become increasingly difficult to reflect.
Because the situation in a jurisdiction is often complicated, it is almost impossible to make fundamental changes, and many seats for members of parliament are pre-determined and have been arranged step by step. The "probation period" for first-level members is nothing more than a formality.
Therefore, in most cases now, the governance of the first-level councilors in their jurisdictions has become a face-saving project. A batch of funds have been invested, and the changes seem to be huge on the surface, but in fact, there is no essential difference compared with before.
In fact, most people are well aware of this, but nothing will change.
Zhang Sirui asked: "Mr. Chen, regarding the management of the jurisdiction, does Liu Zhilin have any suggestions?"
Chen She nodded: "Yes."
As he spoke, he tapped a few times on the bracelet and sent a piece of information to Zhang Sirui.
Zhang Sirui clicked on it and took a quick look.
This document contains some suggestions, but it is written vaguely, the source cannot be seen and it is encrypted. Obviously, confidentiality is taken into consideration to the utmost, and even if it is leaked, there will be no serious consequences.
These suggestions can be roughly summarized into three points.
First, find ways to raise money to repair or build some landmark and iconic buildings within the jurisdiction, so that the entire jurisdiction will give people a brand new look.
Second, find a way to demolish or cover up the slum-like buildings in the jurisdiction through other means. Previously, a congressman covered the slums with solar panels. Just make sure that there is nothing eye-catching in the jurisdiction when looking down from the air, and you will be fine.
Third, as much as possible, announce some policies that are beneficial to the grassroots, preferably inclusive policies that are directly linked to money, and invest appropriate amounts of money to provide welfare.
As long as these three points can be achieved, it is basically just a matter of time before a first-level councillor is promoted to chief councillor.
After all, there is already a position of chief councillor reserved for Chen She. This is the result of an exchange of interests with the Icefield Defense Group. Being a first-level councillor is just a formality.
Most of the other first-level councillors who were just going through the motions did the same thing.
Zhang Sirui said with emotion: "These people are indeed experienced and really know the upgrade code of the councillors."
"Repair the landmark buildings in the area and cover up the slums. At least from the hovercraft, the entire area will look bright and prosperous, so that the rich can feel the changes. Then, by giving money, people at the bottom will also support it."
“As for whether demolishing slums and laying solar panels on them will affect the lives of the poor, that is not within the scope of consideration.”
"You are simply deceiving yourself and treating others like fools !"
Chen She shook his head: "It's not that they treat people like fools, but when going through the motions has become a habit, no one can change the status quo, so everyone acquiesces to this unspoken rule."
"How could the people living in the demolished slums not know the tricks involved? But they have no choice. At least the new district councillors will give them some money after they take office. There is no other way except to accept it."
Zhang Sirui nodded: "Indeed."
"Under this environment, there is really no other way. So let's do it this way and think more positively, just like the Silver Star Construction Plan, it's just spending money on shopping."
"It's just that you're not buying things, you're buying status and power."
The decision to "go along with the crowd" was made at the speed of light.
This is normal. After all, this is a tradition that has been followed in the old land for many years. Almost every first-level councilor does this. If you don’t do this, there will be problems.
If he could really get the position of chief councilor, it would definitely be of great help to the development of Lishan Technology, so Zhang Sirui also felt that it was better to have less trouble than more.
Chen She shook his head: "No, I don't think so."
"The position of chief councillor has basically been decided anyway, so why should I spend money on the district?"
Zhang Sirui was stunned for a moment: "Ah? This..."
Chen She's words really stumped him.
Thinking this way...there doesn't seem to be anything wrong with it?
Anyway, it has already been decided. The chief councillor who got the position through the exchange of benefits is only a first-level councillor to manage the district just to go through the motions. So why should we spend money on the district?
You know, whether it is building new landmark buildings or directly distributing money, most of it is real money that people pay out of their own pocket.
For most legislators, taking this path is nothing more than spending the money first and then getting it back sooner or later. Ultimately, in a competitive environment, if they want to achieve some superficial results as much as possible, this is the only way.
But what Chen She said also made sense. Since the position has been chosen internally, why waste the money?
Wouldn’t it be better to keep it for yourself?
Lishan Technology has money everywhere inside and outside. The original industries still need to continue to develop, and the business in the Western Continent is just starting up. It is really unwise to spend money in the jurisdiction.
"But...if we do nothing, the situation will be a bit awkward, right?" Zhang Sirui asked.
Chen She looked at him and said, "Who said we won't do anything? I want to turn the area under my jurisdiction into a test area, a place that provides us with supplies and personnel."
"I have prepared the MP's speech, which will be broadcast to everyone in the jurisdiction tomorrow."
