
This was the first time Heru Cokro had revealed his future plans for the region, demonstrating his domineering and ambitious nature. Everyone present, including the 3 directors, were deeply moved as they listened to his plan. Making their blood boil, filled with determination and fighting spirit.
“Back to our main theme, take the completion of the territory wall as an opportunity, we will adjust the planning of the region going forward. There are 2 adjustments that need to be made. First, the general layout of the area. Second, the construction materials. First of all we will talk about construction materials. Common construction materials today are stone and most wood. As a result, the building is unsafe due to its weak performance against fire hazards. Therefore, we will take advantage of this opportunity and turn this wooden and stone-structured building into a combination of brick and stone structures. Construction Division should coordinate with brick burning workshop, and adjust the upper consumption rate of brick production to ensure constant supply of bricks.” Heru Cokro instructed them.
Buminegoro nodded to show understanding. The ruler has thrown bombs after bombs. The Construction Division had just completed a massive area wall project, and was now given another giant area upgrade project. There is no time off at all.
“Household Listing Parts should prepare and allocate labor appropriately. Suggestion I increase lio workers to 200 people.” Heru Cokro talks to Zudan Arif.
"No problem." Zudan Arif accepts Heru Cokro's advice.
“This is the main problem. Adjustment of the area layout. In principle in 5 categories of registration are farmers, laborers, fishermen, shepherds and craftsmen. In addition to craftsmen, others had to be moved to the suburbs. Settlements will be decided according to their work. For example, a lio worker would be placed around the lio, while a miner would be placed somewhere close to the mining area. This way, we will not only reduce the population congestion in the city, but will also provide convenience for the workers.” The decision was taken as the first step to separate urban and rural populations. This settlement will be the perfect prototype for the future formation of village communities.
The decision is also the first step that marks the transformation of Java Dwipa from rural to urban. When the other 4 jobs are scattered around the suburbs. In it will be left only artisans, merchants, and other business-related personnel, giving purity to the city and making it more lively.
"Open, I strongly agree with the settlement, but there are 2 questions in my mind." Director Kawis Guwa of the Administration Bureau was the first to speak.
"Please talk!"
“After the establishment of the settlement, how will we carry out the administrative work there, and also how do we guarantee the safety of the citizens?” The question is reasoned sharply and straight to the point.
Heru Cokro is fully ready. Settlement plans are not temporary or premature plans, but plans that have been carefully thought out after a series of serious considerations. Just like the Rainy Season offensive operation, the proposed plan is a deterrent to resolve the problems the city will face.
“Good question! For administrative work in the settlements, we will adapt the self-governing system. Residents will choose a man who is respected as the head of the settlement. He will be in charge of tax and civil registry, and will report to the Administration Bureau.”
About the head of the settlement, of course Kawis Guwa must have been familiar with it.
“For the safety of citizens, there is nothing to worry about. As long as the Rainy Season Attack operation goes smoothly, the region will be cleared of external threats. There will be no more security concerns. Second, we will set up military camps both inside and outside the city. They will ensure the safety of everyone in the region.”
After he finished answering Kawis Guwa's question, he continued by saying, “For the buildings within the territory wall, we should also make some adjustments. The western district, which was originally a residential area, will be moved to the suburbs, only the southwestern district will remain a residential area. The northwestern district would be transformed into a business district, and every workshop would be moved there. In the northeast district there would only be military camps, armories, stables, armoury, Armament Division and other military buildings. While in the southeast district that looks empty only with the Department of Culture and Education in it, so we can build several houses for officials in the area, especially for officials with a minimum position of deputy director.”
He continued. “Iconic commercial roads will remain as they are, but a thorough renovation of the shops must be done. The square in front of the ruler's residence also needs to be renovated, coat the floor with stones and decorate the square with some flowers and sculptures. I want it to be a recreational gathering place for citizens. Lastly, the two crossroads in the city also need to be paved with stones. The area is now a basic village, but the road is still a mud road. This is too inappropriate.”
Buminegoro felt a great sting in his heart as he listened to Heru Cokro's plan. From what is mentioned so far, the workload of this project is comparable to the burden of building a regional wall.
Heru Cokro ignored Buminegoro, and turned to Siti Fatimah. “Costs required for the entire plan will be classified under public expenditure by the Financial Bureau. Any concerns?”
"We can barely do it." Fatimah said carefully.
Heru Cokro nodded, “Good. If the funds are not enough, just come looking for me. I'll find him. The whole plan should be done within a month. Does the Construction Division have a problem over this setting?”
Heru Cokro shook his head with a smile and said, “Settlement will not be a concern for the Construction Division. As this will be a self-governing community, the residents will build their own homes.”
Buminegoro heaved a sigh of relief and immediately said, "Then I have no problem."
"Very good. I just mentioned the overall plan for the improvement of the territory. The details will be compiled by the Construction Division, and will be submitted to me for approval.” Heru Cokro said as a closure.
“Be assured Your Majesty, the details will be finished in 3 days.” The planning manager, Hari Pranowo, said as he patted his chest.
"Well, that's it, you can all go back!"
The next morning, Heru Cokro received a call from the Maharani.
"About the parcel yesterday, I've accepted it."
“How so? Are you happy with that?”
"My brothers are shocked by your parcel."
"Your brothers?"
“Yes, my two older brothers also played this game.”
"Oh, I don't think too much about the prize."
“Hai professional, I want to invite you to dinner, let me treat! Do you have free time?"
"of course! I'll always have a time when a pretty girl invites me to dinner.”
“Oh, stop flattering me. Let's make an appointment at 6pm today, I'll wait outside!”
"Good!"
"See you tonight!"
"See you tonight!"
After hanging up the phone, Heru Cokro waved his hand and shouted excitedly, "Yes!"