Blackstone Code

Some things couldn't be hidden.

Not long after Lynch arrived home, Ferrall paid him a visit.

Nowadays, some people already knew about the good relationship between Ferrall and Lynch, such as the mayor. This situation was quite common. Everyone had their own social circle and friends, and he also understood the reason Ferrall was doing it. It wasn't much different from what he had done in the past.

As long as it didn't harm his interests, the mayor wouldn't interfere with their interactions. In fact, sometimes their relationship made it more convenient for the mayor to accomplish certain things, like now.

Ferrall declined Lynch's offer of coffee and directly asked, "What did Edward want when he called all of you over?"

Such a direct question could only be asked if the relationship of the two was close. If their relationship was at that level, even if Ferrall could ask, Lynch wouldn't answer.

Lynch asked the maid for a cup of coffee. He had been drinking and needed some coffee to sober up. He actually preferred tea, but such things didn't exist in this world.

After a brief thought, he replied nonchalantly, "He planned to assert his ideas and rallied some people to his side. They intended to talk to the union in a few days to see if they could resolve the current troubles."

Upon hearing Lynch's words, Ferrall's expression became visibly serious. There was no doubt that Legislator Edward's private actions were despicable. Such matters should be handled by the City Hall, not by a state assembly member. He wasn't part of Sabin City's ruling class; he was overstepping his authority.

What made Ferrall even more unhappy was that if Legislator Edward succeeded, he would gain immense prestige in Sabin City, laying a solid foundation for his potential mayoral campaign.

From the current perspective, he was a competitor to the mayor. If Edward succeeded, it would make the mayor seem incompetent and foolish, as the rumors suggested. From a future perspective, Edward was also Ferrall's competitor, showing a clear intention to run for Sabin City mayor. He would be a formidable opponent who had already started taking actions if that was the case.

"This information is crucial..." Ferrall couldn't sit still. If Edward's momentum grew, the results of the mayor's behind-the-scenes efforts might be seen as Edward's achievements.

Just as Ferrall was about to leave, Lynch pointed to the sofa, indicating he should stay. "A few more minutes won't make a difference. I have a new idea we might want to discuss."

Ferrall looked at Lynch for a moment, then sat back down. "I hope your idea isn't too long."

This made Lynch laugh out loud because Ferrall rarely complained. This was his job, and he had stuck with it for so long that he basically wouldn't complain about anything anymore. But he did complain, and that was very interesting.

After laughing, Lynch's voice became calm and steady, "I want to take over the power company."

Ferrall was taken aback. "That won't be easy. The power company is backed by state figures..."

Businesses related to public welfare and profitable ventures were usually not owned by unrelated individuals. They were part of the state's interest cycle.

Behind Sabin City's power supply company was another holding group, closely connected with the governor and the Progressive Party's high ranks. Taking the food from their mouths would be extremely difficult.

"But they are obviously on the wrong side. In times like this, it's crucial to stand on the right side..." Lynch paused, realizing the complexity involving the governor and Progressive Party higher-ups.

After a moment of contemplation, he changed his approach. "What if I set up a new power company and supply electricity to the city grid at a relatively low price?"

Ferrall thought for a while, then nodded. "The Central Grid people only care about money. If you show some goodwill, they won't refuse your request."

The Central Grid was a publicly traded company, not a government institution, belonging to a joint-stock enterprise. Besides the Central Grid, there were Eastern, Western, Southern, and Northern Grids. Initially, these five companies were one entity: the Federal Grid.

With the implementation of antitrust laws nationwide, the Federal Grid was split into five companies, each owning the largest and densest power supply networks in their respective regions. Despite the split, these companies were still controlled by a single person, family, or interest group.

Through various cross-holdings, the trust group appeared to the public as if it had been dismembered by public opinion and justice. In reality, they had merely changed their appearance and integrated themselves among the people, blending in completely.

Such enterprises didn't care who supplied power to their grids, only how much money they could make. Their influence wasn't something local governments could easily interfere with.

A citywide or statewide blackout could easily force local rulers to compromise.

Seeing Lynch's composed expression, Ferrall couldn't help but dampen his enthusiasm. "I'm not optimistic about your plan. The Federal Environmental Protection Agency rarely approves thermal power projects. Even with local government intervention, they won't budge. Be prepared."

Currently, Sabin City's power company provided electricity from thermal power, burning city waste as a popular method of disposal. Especially in large cities, landfilling massive daily waste was impractical, making incineration more viable.

Burnable waste generated electricity, while non-burnable items like metals could be recycled. Coupled with financial subsidies for waste disposal, the power company could still profit.

However, thermal power's pollution was a significant issue. That was why the Federal Environmental Protection Agency rarely approved new thermal power projects, regardless of connections.

After all, every region had some poor people who, on certain issues, could strangely resist the influence of money. If these people couldn't be dealt with, the project definitely wouldn't be approved.

Lynch shook his head without elaborating, then let Ferrall leave.

His idea wasn't thermal power but hydropower, even considering involvement in the water plant.

He had heard Hart mentioned that the lake next to the houses he exchanged using the club's land might be artificially expanded in the next five to ten years to become the new water source for Sabine City.

The current water source was already nearing full capacity. Once the city's population increased further and the economy improved, leading to a renewed concentration of people in the city, a significant water shortage would inevitably occur, necessitating the activation of a new water source.

A lake without flow could not become a water source. To make it flow, diverting inflows and outflows were necessary. Using the topographical differences to build three to five small and medium-sized hydroelectric power stations, while also taking over the hydroelectric company in the process, he felt that there would be absolutely no issue.

And if the current hydroelectric company disagreed? Lynch, as a "representative" of several dozen residents living by the lake, would assert that they only supported Lynch's company's legitimate use of the water resources there.

The next morning, Sabin City's situation changed. The city hall suddenly announced selecting fifteen representatives from various professions of the striking workers to meet with the mayor, in an effort to resolve some current issues.

It appeared that the sudden appearance of this news momentarily quieted the previously chaotic city. It was clear from this that the current situation, which had developed to this point, was something nobody had wanted to see.

People had been hoping for a satisfactory resolution to the matter.

Meanwhile, in Bupayne, the federal capital, there were also protests.

On the evening of November 22nd, some young people deviated from the protest march without providing an explanation. This led to intense clashes during a standoff with riot police.

One teenager was shot four times and died on the spot, another was shot eleven times and died in the hospital. Several others were injured to varying degrees.

Despite riot police claiming these youths deviated from the march, intending to loot a store and throw Molotov cocktails at the police, people couldn't forgive them.

"Weapons meant to protect people have become axes in the hands of executioners, taking innocent lives!"

Suddenly, the entire federation seemed like a hot pot placed over a blazing fire, filled with scalding hot oil. At that moment, a drop of ice water fell right into the center, causing an instant boiling over!

Simultaneously, members of Congress once again proposed the impeachment of the president. Congress formally began the process of impeachment and entered the voting phase.

After nearly half a month of silence, some voices in the public sphere began to speak out. They believed the biggest current issue stemmed from the federal president's cabinet. The president was busy purging political dissidents, ignoring the rights of the people, and even knowingly tolerating such occurrences.

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