"Yes. Undertaking large-scale infrastructure and education, combined with gradual industrial upgrading, is the best way to maintain employment, taxation, and economic circulation in the territory—it's also laying the groundwork for the long-term expansion of production in the future."
Rising from the stone, Ian lifted his head and looked towards the sky.
"Scott."
He said calmly, "What I want from my territory and domain residents is not a group of primitive mountain tribes, nor a seemingly prosperous city that feeds on people's blood and bones. I don't want a herd of ignorant yes-men, nor do I want sycophants who only echo my decisions."
