Chapter 2567 ?

Chapter 2567  Yang Mou (the door lock of my cat's house is broken)

Facing Fang Zheng's inquiry, Speaker McDowell was silent for a long time, while Ellie looked at her grandfather anxiously. Fangzheng stood in front of the window, smiling and looking at the scenery outside the window, as if he didn't care at all.

Finally, Speaker McDowell spoke up.

"You... why did you do this?"

"It's simple, I need a piece of land."

"……………Hey?"

Perhaps Fang Zheng's answer was so direct that Speaker McDowell didn't react for a while.

"Sorry, I don't quite understand what you mean..."

"What I mean is, I need a piece of land to carry out my next plan, but now that the sphere of influence of this continent of Samulia has been decided, I can't even find a piece of wild land. So, at this time, I suddenly found out, hey, there is still a piece of Closbell... Then I came here, investigated the history of this land, and then had a discussion with the people here Communication, and then I found that this place is very suitable for me to implement the plan, so I want to assist Cross Bell to become independent."

"So, you mean, you want this land?"

"That's right, that's pretty much what it means."

Fangzheng nodded.

"I want this land and turn it into an independent kingdom like Libel. It's really interesting. Libel's land area is not much larger than that of Crossbell, but it has won the empire Recognized by the Republic, it stands on this continent with an independent attitude. On the contrary, Closbell looks like this, I think, this is also the reason why you went to study in Liber, Ellie."

"...Ah, um..."

Hearing Fangzheng's question, Ellie froze for a moment, then nodded.

"So you got your answer?"

"I………………"

Ellie lowered her head and gritted her teeth.

"I think, I know the answer. Libel was also invaded by the empire, but when it comes to the Hundred Days War, the Liberians are full of pride and pride. They think they can defeat the invasion of the empire and protect their own country. The territory is proud. Although there were sacrifices in it, they resolutely protected their homeland..."

Speaking of this, Ellie couldn't go on. In other words, she has actually seen the gap between Clos Bell and Liber.

"...Although Closbell is more prosperous than Libel, and its location is more important, we lack such a spirit... Grandfather, we don't have any pride to speak of, we are just talking about how we have wealth, how It has attracted much attention, but we don't have the pride like the Liberians at all, the kind of pride that the nobles, the high-level, and the most ordinary civilians all have."

"And this kind of thing can't be asked for."

Fangzheng looked at the old man with his hands behind his back.

"You can buy land, honor, beauty, and even life with money, but you can never buy pride. Because pride is not something to talk about, it needs to be defended with blood, with perseverance, and never give up. Faith—as well as blood and corpses. And the latter is the most important."

"But, I can't."

Speaker McDowell shook his head slowly.

"We want to protect the people of Crossbell, we don't want them to fall into conflict and destruction."

"That's why I'm saying this."

Fang Zheng snorted lightly.

"You see, in the final analysis, this is Crossbell, who fears death and destruction, and therefore chooses to bow his head and become the slave of others. Since you are all slaves, who are you slaves to? At least I can Guaranteed, I will be a better master than the Empire and the Republic."

"........."

Speaker McDowell clenched his teeth, and his hands on the desk were tightly clenched into fists.

"So, you want to be a king, a dictator. This anti-democratic approach is wrong!"

"Democracy? It surprises me that you have the nerve to talk about democracy?"

Fang Zheng chuckled.

"For the prosperity in front of you, you allowed the atrocities of the empire and the republic to suffer, and let the innocent people of Crossbell suffer from it, while you just bowed your heads like ostriches and said 'no way' and everything will be fine, using their pain to In exchange for Closbell's peace, now you talk to me about democracy? About mistakes?"

"It's the majority of Crossbell's . . . . "

"That's nothing but the tyranny of the majority."

Fang Zheng interrupted Speaker McDowell coldly.

"The upper beam is not upright and the lower beam is crooked. You leaders close your eyes and pretend to be blind all day long. So what else can the people below do except pretend to be blind like you? Could they rise up and overthrow your rule? Speaker McDowell, it's one thing to do what you want to do, another thing to do what you do, and unfortunately, I only judge a man by what he does."

Having said that, Fangzheng picked up the teacup again, and then shook it at Ellie, who hurriedly picked up the teapot and poured another cup of tea for Fangzheng.

"You know why I came here to tell you this, Speaker McDowell?"

"...I am also very puzzled."

Speaker McDowell seemed to have gradually regained his composure at this moment. He raised his head and looked at Fang Zheng.

"With your ambition and your strength, you can wait until you become a member of the Closbell Council before doing all of this. I don't understand why you are saying this at this moment. Are you not afraid Am I preventing you from becoming an MP and at the same time I am going to tell everyone else what you said?"

"hehe………"

Fangzheng drank the red tea again, looking at the night scene outside the window.

"It's very simple, I'm not afraid."

"…………………Hey?"

"Speaker McDowell, do you know? Now, after IBC was acquired by Starlight Technology, the financial circulation of the entire Closbell area is completely in the hands of our Starlight Technology. In addition, our Almorica Village The tourism and food processing projects, as well as the secondary development of the mining town in Mainz have ended, and now almost all the residents of these two places are working in Starlight Technology. We also funded the police force and the Crossbell Police Department , It can be said that as long as I give an order, all work and activities in the entire Crossbell will come to a standstill tomorrow."

Having said this, Fangzheng turned his head and looked at Speaker McDowell.

"In this case, does it matter to me whether I am an MP?"

"You, you actually..."

"Please don't make it sound like I'm up to something."

Looking at Speaker McDowell's flushed face, Fangzheng sighed.

"I'm not the idiot that Dita is. I have to sneak up on some conspiracy under the counter. Every investment of Starlight Technology in Crossbell has been reviewed and approved by the city council. And you, Speaker McDowell If you signed it, your memory won’t be so bad.”

Having said this, Fangzheng looked at Ellie.

"Ellie, you have to remember now that a political entity must never allow capital to intervene in the political field, otherwise it will become like this. That's me. To be honest, if it were a despicable and shameless guy Come here and say that he wants you to be his lover, I guess your grandfather can only nod and agree. Are you wondering why the Crossbell Council didn't think of this?"

"Ah... umm!!!"

Ellie was also in a state of confusion at the moment, listening to Fang Zheng's inquiry, she nodded subconsciously, while Fang Zheng shrugged.

"It's very simple, they don't have this kind of awareness at all. Everyone thinks about how to make profits from it. After all, you see, every investment in Starlight Technology can not only solve Clos Bell's urgent needs, but also give the market Parliament brings large amounts of taxes and profits, and they naturally have no reason to disagree. But that’s it, they don’t care how much a huge capital entity controls Closbell, guess what is the reason? "

"Uh... this..."

Ellie now feels as if she is standing in the classroom again, being questioned by Fang Fang in public, but facing this question, Ellie seems to have no answer for a while. However, at this moment, Ellie suddenly thought of something, and her eyes lit up.

"Could it be... the Empire and the Republic?"

"Yes, plus ten points."

Fang Zheng snapped his fingers.

"As you said, Crossbell is an autonomous prefecture in name, but in the final analysis it is still a slave of the Empire and the Republic, and their idea is that, no matter what, this land is also managed by the Empire and the Republic, so even if Starlight Technology does What outrageous things, without their hands, the empire and the republic will also take action to suppress us. At that time, they may still be able to wave their flags and shout by the side, and take a share of the pie by the way."

Having said this, Fangzheng couldn't help laughing.

"Hahahaha, isn't it interesting? On the one hand, I don't want to be a slave, but on the other hand, I expect my master to make decisions for me. Maybe they think they are very smart, and they can play with the empire and the republic at the same time. So I said that this group of people is really muddy and can't support the wall... Hahahaha..."

Hearing Fang Zheng's words and merciless ridicule, Ellie turned pale with anger, and she turned her head to look at Speaker McDowell.

"Grandfather, is it really like what Mr. Fangzheng said? Is this the reason why the Crossbell Council did nothing?"

"……………Hey…………………"

Speaker McDowell could not answer Fang Zheng, but he could not answer his granddaughter. He sighed and nodded.

"That's right, but what can we do? We don't have the powerful guidance technology like Liber, and the strength of the Republic and the Empire is so strong. Even if we want to change something, we can't do it..."

"That's true."

Fangzheng put down his teacup and nodded.

"Lack of strength, you can only bow your head, and then there will be a second time after the first time, and in the end, you will become a nodding and bowing slave, and you can no longer stand up straight."

"Speaking lightly, it's not like you don't know how powerful the empire and the republic are..."

"So at the end of the day, the big fist has the say."

Fangzheng waved his hand and interrupted Speaker McDowell again.

"I'm not a fool. Since I dare to say that I want Crossbell, I will naturally have enough power to fight against the Empire and the Republic. I can assure you that the power I have is enough to protect the entire Crossbell. Otherwise, I'm not going to stand here and talk to you, Speaker McDowell."

As he spoke, Fangzheng looked at McDowell again.

"The so-called ruler is to protect his territory and people, isn't it?"

"…………………I do not know."

Speaker McDowell sighed for a long time, and sat down on the chair. The conversation with Fang Zheng made him very tired. This was a brainstorm. Everything Fang Zheng said was wrong in McDowell’s opinion. Yes, he wanted to be a dictator and rule the land, which in McDowell's view was unacceptable.

But...he had to admit that what Fangzheng said made sense. After all, the current Crossbell is also interfered by the Republic and the Empire, and if Fangzheng really has the power to fight against these two countries...

"And your decision, Speaker McDowell?"

"I... can't make a decision."

"I guess so. After all, I'm older and I think a lot."

Fang Zheng was not surprised by Speaker McDowell's answer.

"Fortunately, there are still young people. Maybe you old people think that this is the end of life, but for young people, they still have the right to yearn for the future."

Having said this, Fangzheng looked at Ellie.

"Ellie, I will stay in Crossbell from tomorrow to prepare for my next plan. If you are interested, you can also come and have a look."

"Hey?"

Hearing Fangzheng's invitation, Ellie was taken aback for a moment.

"Is it really okay? Mr. Fangzheng? I don't promise what I will say..."

"Hehehe, it's not that I'm doing something shady. Although I won't advertise it everywhere, since I've said it in front of Speaker McDowell, it means that I'm not afraid of others knowing. I It’s not that idiot Dita who insists on hiding things and pretending to be smart, but in the final analysis, isn’t it because of lack of strength?”

Fangzheng put down his teacup, then nodded to the two of them.

"Then, it's getting late, so I'll take my leave. You guys should think about it. By the way, Ellie, the tea is pretty good."

After saying this, Fang Zheng turned around and left the study, leaving only Ellie and Speaker McDowell looking at each other speechlessly.

Now the door can't be opened, but fortunately there is a back door, otherwise I will be locked at home.