Chapter 400: Holy City; Four Tiers (10,000-word update, please subscribe)_3
Although He Chao fully complied with Li Yu's directives, his daughter was also within the base.
He Chao had no reason, nor any motive to do anything out of turn.
But as Li Yu was the controller of the base, he had to establish the authority and credibility of a leader.
Simply put, those following He Chao shouldn't listen to him completely over Li Yu.
He also needed to win over hearts and minds and be able to instate some restrictions on He Chao.
After all, power is but a plush bed of corruption; he must impose certain restrictions on He Chao.
This was a necessary action, not out of distrust for He Chao, but because doing so was better for everyone.
Li Yu went around and communicated with them all.
Judging by their responses and verbal replies, Li Yu was quite satisfied.
It seemed that every time Li Yu rewarded them, and increased their monthly rations, He Chao hadn't taken any of the credit for himself.
Instead, he had reinforced Li Yu's position.
Li Yu looked at some of the younger children and said, "I have something to tell everyone.
Your current points aren't far from the standard required to enter the Inner City, and as long as you pass the assessment, you'll be able to get in.
In the Inner City, there's a school. Then the children will be able to learn there.
As long as everyone works hard, I certainly won't let you down.
...."
At this point, there was a thunderous applause.
People shouted from below:
"Thank you, Director Li, Director Li is awesome (voice breaks)"
"Director Li is so cool!"
"Director Li is so impressive!"
"I love you, Director Li."
"Director Li is so caring."
....
Listening to their cheers, He Chao quickly added, "There's not only this that Director Li is doing.
We have new missions now, and Director Li's team will train us to make us stronger.
Thank you, Director Li."
After He Chao finished speaking, the people below were even more excited, all saying, "Thank you, Director Li."
Li Yu looked at these people, seeing the children also looked up to him with admiration, feeling quite satisfied.
Education should start from a young age.
To solidify power, to solidify strength, you must first stabilize internally.
To stabilize internally, you need not only strong capabilities but also to establish your own personal charisma.
A balanced approach of both soft and hard tactics is the way to rule.
Construct a beautiful future that they can yearn for, creating a powerful drive.
With personal charm, win over hearts; once you have their hearts, you will have their loyalty.
Li Yu pressed his hand down amid the cheering.
Then he communicated a bit more with everyone, deepening the emotional connection and understanding.
Then he left the Outer City.
Of course, before leaving, Li Yu also discussed with He Chao and others regarding agricultural cultivation in the Outer City.
Everyone was agreeable.
....
After returning from the Outer City, Li Yu felt somewhat weary.
However, this was something he had to do; to expand his influence, he must engage in these efforts.
This was also the reason why Li Yu initially didn't want to expand his reach.
But man's plans cannot compare with those of heaven; since he had come this far, he must simply adapt.
Moreover, according to Li Yu's plan, this approach wouldn't bring much trouble.
And in the Inner City, there wouldn't be too many people.
Additionally, it would allow the base's strength to develop in an upwards spiral.
Without the pressure of too many dependents, he would gain more loyal personnel; this method could only be deemed excellent.
Back in his Inner City room, Li Yu lay on the sofa, watching the clouds roll by.
Looking at the nearby garden, flowers began to bloom.
Bees buzzed around, harvesting nectar.
A trace of a smile curled on his lips,
After a busy day, it was finally his own time.
.....
In the north of Xin City, a group of zombies wandered aimlessly.
Suddenly, one of the zombies seemed to catch a scent and lifted its head, rushing desperately towards that direction.
The zombies nearby also sensed a hint of the blood scent and ran crazily in the same direction.
...
In the northern part of Big Camphor Tree Base, within the outskirts of the provincial capital.
Dozens of kilometers away, there was a prison.
This day, the prison gates suddenly flung wide open.
Among them, a bald man with a snake tattoo on his throat took the lead, driving an SUV out.
He rammed through some zombies outside.
Brutal, ferocious.
Dominant.