I'm Going to Destroy Shrek Academy, What Do You Think?

Yu Guanzhi's pupils contracted slightly, Dong Zi'an's brows furrowed, and Guan Yue's eyes narrowed. None of them spoke, but all of them were calculating inwardly.

Doubling soldiers' pay and tripling pay for officers and above meant the Federation's military expenditure would increase sharply. It meant their own purses would grow fatter. It meant the soldiers' morale would rise even higher.

But why was Situ Xuan raising salaries at a time like this? Was it to buy the army's loyalty, or to pacify those officers who were disgruntled after the reorganization?

Situ Xuan paid no attention to their thoughts. He turned his head and looked at Wang Dongchen.

"Dongchen, are there any problems on the Finance Department's side?"

Wang Dongchen stood up, cupped his fists in both hands, and bowed slightly. The corners of his mouth split into a grin with a hint of banditry, and his voice carried an irrepressible smugness.

"Boss, after raiding so many families, we're loaded!"

The Council Chamber fell silent for an instant.

Situ Xuan's smile rose, but he suppressed it again, putting on a stern face and speaking in a severe voice.

"Use titles while working!"

Wang Dongchen's smile froze for a moment, but quickly recovered. He stood at attention, back ramrod straight, his voice ringing out.

"Yes, Grand President! There are no problems on the Finance Department's side. The Grand President's approval can be implemented immediately!"

Situ Xuan nodded in satisfaction, leaned back into his chair again, crossed one leg over the other, and looked at the people below.

"Next, let's discuss Shrek Academy."

As soon as he said this, everyone present—whether Wang Dongchen and the other founding officials, or surrendered generals like Chen Xinjie—immediately perked up, waiting for Situ Xuan to speak.

The Council Chamber, which had still held some low whispers moments