After a day of investigation, the three girls took the bus back to Crossbell. Then, in the office, they met Fang Zheng again.
"I've read your reports."
Fang Zheng set down the report in his hand and nodded at the three girls before him.
"Now, tell me what you think. Who wants to go first?"
"I have a question."
As soon as Fang Zheng finished speaking, Elaine hurriedly raised her hand. Fang Zheng studied her with interest, then nodded.
"All right, you go first."
"Mr. Fang Zheng, may I ask why Crossbell declared that all land belonged to the state? From what I learned, many Mainz residents are very worried about this. They fear that, once that happens, this land will no longer belong to them and they may be driven away at any time... I think that is the main reason for this conflict. From my conversations with the town residents, it was clear that they already had doubts about Crossbell's policy. Your plan to forcibly requisition the mine only heightened their anxiety..."
"Good question."
Upon hearing Elaine's question, Fang Zheng looked once more at the serious young woman with long golden hair and a beautiful face.
"Then, have you read the relevant policy explanation?"
"Yes... Crossbell's new policy states that land ownership belongs to the state, while individuals only possess land-use rights and ownership of their homes... But I don't understand. Aren't homes built on land? Doing this will only make people even more uneasy..."
"Hehehe, that's certainly true."
Fang Zheng nodded.
"I won't deny that your concerns are justified. After all, this gives me the authority and means to forcibly drive them off this land. For example, if I planned to use a piece of land for public purposes but they refused to make way, I could