Chương 562: New Type of Kerosene Street Lights

"These identity documents are all made by the Ministry of Industry using the latest anti-counterfeiting watermark special paper."

Each certificate is stamped with the official seal of the Government Office and the royal exclusive wax seal, providing double anti-counterfeiting protection. Ordinary craftsmen simply cannot counterfeit them, making them extremely secure.

Trying to fake it? No way! The costs outweigh the profits.

The ministers took the documents and examined them carefully. Some held them up to the light, some ran their fingers over the paper, and some even smelled them.

The certificate is a light, pale yellow color, soft and not glaring.

If you hold the paper up to the light and look at it carefully, you can clearly see the hidden watermark of the two characters "大汉" (Da Han) on the paper. The workmanship is extremely fine, as if it is printed inside the paper, and you can't feel it by touch.

The certificate is neatly printed with the holder's name, gender, age, place of origin, neighborhood, detailed home address, and daily occupation, with neat font and clear layout.

The certificate also features a handprint in the lower right corner, clearly visible in vermilion, making it highly identifiable and preventing impersonation.

Even if you look exactly like him, it won't work if your handprints are different.

Liu Ce introduced the three different types of passes in turn, presenting them clearly and logically, while taking samples out of the box to show everyone:

"The first type is the neighborhood ID card, which is a basic certificate that every citizen in the city must have."

Any Han citizen who is fifteen years of age or older can apply for this certificate at the local government office. It is free of charge.

When returning home at night, permanent residents of this neighborhood only need to show their neighborhood ID card. The guards at the gate can quickly let them pass by simply by looking at the neighborhood indicated on the card. There is no need for tedious questioning or extra registration, making the passage extremely efficient.

"Just one glance, then let them through. No need to waste time."

"The second type is a blue-style night-time work permit, which is specifically issued to artisans in workshops, shop owners and shop assistants who work day and night in the first-level open neighborhoods."

It was also distributed to doctors practicing medicine and saving lives in the city, guards patrolling the streets, messengers delivering messages, firefighters responsible for fire prevention and disaster relief in the city, and other professionals who needed to go out at night to handle affairs.

Anyone holding this blue work pass can move freely between the various neighborhoods of the capital all night without any curfew restrictions.

"It's necessary for their work; we must be accommodating. They are the guardians of the city and deserve this privilege."

"The last type is the simple and convenient white temporary pass, which can be issued and made directly on the spot by the ward manager or the police on patrol duty. The effective passage time is strictly limited to two hours."

If ordinary people want to visit relatives and friends or handle urgent matters in neighboring neighborhoods at night, they only need to apply for a temporary pass at the gate of the neighborhood, specifying the starting point, destination and reason for the trip, and they can pass through the neighborhood smoothly.

Once you've finished your business and are returning home, simply return the pass to the staff on duty. It's simple, quick, and very convenient—take it whenever you need it, and return it when you're done.

Lu Bing repeatedly examined the various types of passes in his hand, looking at them over and over again until he suddenly understood, as if someone had awakened his acupoints.

He couldn't help but exclaim in admiration, his voice filled with excitement:

"Your Majesty's method is truly ingenious! From now on, only two guards need to be assigned to the entrances and exits of each neighborhood. One person will be responsible for checking the pass, and the other will simply register the information of the people coming and going. This will allow for easy control of the people coming and going in and out of the entire neighborhood."

Two people are enough, saving so much manpower!

"Our patrol teams no longer need to expend a lot of manpower and resources to patrol and deploy aimlessly in the streets and alleys of the city, wandering around like headless flies."

By simply guarding the entrances and exits of the 108 neighborhoods, one can steadily control the movements of the millions of people in the entire capital.

The daily manpower required for maintaining order in the capital can be reduced by half! The money saved could build ten more schools!

Lu Bing became more and more excited as he spoke, and he was almost about to slam his fist on the table.

"In addition, I have also established corresponding measures for the management of the neighborhoods at night," Liu Ce continued, adding and refining the details of the new regulations, speaking slowly and deliberately.

"After the second night drum is sounded at 10 p. m., the stewards of each neighborhood will take the lead in working with the neighborhood security officers to check and verify the temporary visitors staying in their neighborhood one by one."

"Any outsiders who cannot produce a valid temporary pass should be patiently persuaded to return to their residence immediately. If anyone refuses to cooperate with the management, the nearest patrol team should be notified immediately to handle the situation."

If reasoning with him won't work, then the only option is to invite him to the government office.

As soon as he finished speaking, Yang Biao, still worried about the chaotic security situation in the Level 1 Open Ward at night, asked another question, tapping his cane on the ground, his concerns still lingering:

"Your Majesty, the Level 1 open workshops have the most diverse population. What if something happens? We can't just rely on the merchants to manage things themselves, can we? That would be like letting sheep roam freely!"

Liu Ce already had corresponding control methods, and immediately turned to Lu Bing, solemnly instructing him, his voice becoming more serious:

"In core economic areas that are open all day, such as the East and West Markets, large industrial clusters, and the outer canal wharves, the density of personnel patrolling and guarding the streets must be three times that of ordinary residential areas! In ordinary residential areas, there is one post, but in these places, there will be three posts."

"Fixed patrol posts must be set up in every street and alley. Patrol soldiers will patrol the streets every 15 minutes to leave no blind spots in security. Every 15 minutes, just as a bad guy is about to make a move, the patrol will arrive."

"At the same time, a joint guarantee management system for merchants will be fully implemented in such areas."

Ten adjacent shops are grouped together, and the shops supervise and regulate each other.

If one of the shops is found to be involved in illegal activities or harboring criminals, the other nine shops will be jointly and severally liable for their management.

If someone discovers wrongdoing around them but deliberately conceals it, they will also be punished by law.

This is called "everyone for me, and me for everyone," meaning no one can get away with anything.

Just then, Song Yingxing, the Minister of Works, stepped forward excitedly, eager to add supporting measures for public welfare and security, his voice tinged with a hint of boasting:

"His Majesty also ordered the Ministry of Works to expedite the installation of city-wide lighting facilities!"

"Now, all the main roads and alleys, entrances and exits of various neighborhoods, major intersections and thoroughfares throughout the city, as well as all the streets and alleys of all sizes in the first-level open neighborhoods, have been equipped with new kerosene streetlights."

The city's most bustling and vibrant central square has been equipped with streetlights that are three times brighter than ordinary kerosene lamps, providing excellent nighttime illumination, as bright as day!

As he spoke, Song Yingxing carefully took out a crystal-clear glass lampshade from his bosom, holding it in his palm to show to the assembled officials, as if displaying some treasure: