Xie Nanyun grumbled a little, but ultimately did not oppose Qian Wendao's proposal.
Qin Siyang remained silent, signaling his support.
Qian Wendao continued, "Since we're all agreed, let's discuss where to cut that half of the resources."
"Taxes, of course," Olof said. "Taxes come from the people, and they should be spent on the people. I propose cutting the portion allocated to Zone 1 and spending it on public welfare. Or we could give it directly to Minister Qin so he can distribute more grain."
Chu Zhongxiong said, "District Chief Olof, Secretary-General Qian and I just reviewed the resource report. Taxes account for less than a tenth of the resources we supply to Zone 1."
Olof frowned. "That little?"
"Because tax revenue is all money. Zone 1 is full of top-tier Sequence Ability Users. Money only buys them a few luxuries they could do without, not anything they actually need. What they want is disc carapace and various materials."
Olof asked again, "Then how much of the tax revenue do they take?"
"Thirty percent."
"That's still too much. Fewer than a hundred people spend thirty percent of the tax revenue? What makes them worthy of that?" Olof shook his head firmly. "Cut it to ten percent. Those people in Zone 1 can keep a few fewer horses and play a few fewer rounds of golf."
Chu Zhongxiong said, "That part is easy enough. The District Chief of District 2 has always been responsible for supplying tax revenue to Zone 1. You just need to work with Fan Baoluo to restrict that allocation. The question is, will Fan Baoluo agree?"
Olof thought for a moment. "He might not agree to cut it to ten percent, but I should be able to negotiate with him and at least reduce it somewhat. I'll