Chapter 2582 ?? Closbell Declaration of Independence (Today Is Silent Hill Again)

Chapter 2582   Closbell Declaration of Independence (today is Silent Hill again)

The next day, the Western Semuria Business Conference was held as scheduled.

After the meeting started, to everyone's surprise, it was Osborn, the prime minister of the empire, who made the first attack.

"In recent days, I have also heard about what happened in Crossbell. The actions of the Crossbell councilors are really distressing."

"That's right."

Then the serious and meticulous Prime Minister Osborne, President Rocksmith also spoke.

"It's not just an internal problem within the Closbell Council, even the commander of the garrison was imprisoned. It seems that Rocksbell is prosperous on the surface, but there are indeed many internal problems. Judging from the current situation, we doubt that the previous Is the idea of ​​self-government at Crossbell a bit too naive."

Speaking of this, President Rocksmith laughed.

"Originally, the political environment of Closbell is more likely to breed corruption. Under such circumstances, we cannot rely on one or two people to make changes. Although Crossbell is determined to step up efforts to punish corruption, considering the current situation The situation really worries us.”

"........."

Hearing the speeches of Prime Minister Osborne and Archduke Locksmith, Speaker McDowell's face turned pale and he said nothing. In fact, he also expected this. Why did Crossbell seldom punish these crimes before? On the one hand, it is true that officials and officials protect each other and protect each other. On the other hand, they are also very clear that if many things break out, the empire and the republic are likely to use this as an excuse to intervene in Crossbell's autonomy. So in many cases, they would rather conceal it than make a penalty.

But Fangzheng didn't care about this. He cleaned up the entire Crossbell Council and notified all citizens about the crimes and punishments of the Crossbell councilors. This certainly stabilized the hearts of the people to a certain extent, but on the other hand, it also gave The reason for the Empire and the Republic to intervene.

"It is true that corruption cannot be eradicated in politics."

At this time, the Crown Princess Kolotia also hurriedly spoke.

"But as long as a sound system is established, the problem can be solved. I believe that as long as a certain amount of time is given..."

"...Please forgive me for being rude."

Prime Minister Osborne spoke again.

"Your Highness is still young, and I understand your willingness to believe in hope. However, Closbell is different from Libel, who is led by the ancient royal family. In places where there is no reliable authority, the regime is very easy to weaken. Regarding this History has proved it very clearly."

"........."

Hearing Prime Minister Osborn's words, Kolotia couldn't help but fell silent, and at the same time, a chuckle emerged.

"As Prime Minister Osborne said."

Everyone looked up and saw Fangzheng sitting up, looking at everyone with a smile on his face.

"Government is meaningless without authority, and it is an eternal truth that power grows out of the barrel of a gun. Therefore, I declare here that, in view of the continuing incompetence of the Closbell Council and the problems it has caused within, I am The Crossbell Council is dissolved here, and from today onwards, Crossbell will be managed by Starlight Technology."

"this……………"

"what………?!"

Although everyone sitting here had been psychologically prepared, they never thought that Fangzheng would speak out so bluntly at such a time!

"It really surprised me. As a mere commercial association, Starlight Technology has no qualifications to manage Crossbell?"

"This is not in accordance with the terms and rules..."

For a while, Prime Minister Osborne and President Rocksmith also began to refute loudly, but Fang Zheng just sat there, sneered and remained silent, and he did not speak again until both of them had finished speaking.

"Okay, two, don't put on a show here. We all know that the truth is the big fist. Your so-called political principles and rules are meaningless to me. If you don't understand, then I am here now. Let me explain in more straightforward language here...Cross Bell is now our Starlight Technology, if you are not convinced, please call here."

“……………………”

Faced with Fangzheng's declaration, which had already been clearly stated, all the people present fell silent for a while.

How can we answer your words so deadly?

"Also, I'm here to play a game with everyone."

Completely ignoring everyone's gaze, Fangzheng sat leisurely on the chair, narrowed his eyes, and looked at everyone with a sneer.

"The status of Crossbell has always been a complicated historical issue, so I plan to play a game with everyone here. Whether it is an empire or a republic, you can try your best, whose soldiers and legions can Arrive at Crossbell City first, then the entire Crossbell will be incorporated into its territory immediately. How? In this way, we don’t need this troublesome and troublesome political system.”

After saying this, Fang Zheng kept silent, while Prime Minister Osborne laughed and stood up.

"What a fun game, I thought you were going to take us hostage."

"Only the weak need to play tricks in private. Since I am sitting here, I propose this game to you because I am sure that I am stronger than all of you."

"interesting."

Hearing Fang Zheng's answer, Prime Minister Osborne stared at him.

"From your words, I can feel a strong will. But what happens when two people with strong wills collide? The weak will will be swallowed by the strong will, making the fire even stronger Violent. When the resulting karmic fire continues to burn everywhere on the earth, all justice and ethics will be melted in the scorching heat, and the world will be enveloped in a sea of ​​flames... Have you prepared yourself for this kind of mentality? ?”

"of course not."

".........?"

Hearing Fangzheng's panting answer, not only Prime Minister Osborne's face froze, but even Kolotia almost spit out a mouthful of water.

"Oh why?"

"It's very simple, because this is a problem that only the weak need to think about."

Fangzheng looked at Prime Minister Osborne with a smile.

"For a lion, it doesn't need to consider whether the ants invading its territory will cause harm to itself, and it doesn't care whether a rabbit will threaten its existence. Oh, I forgot to tell you, in the near future Before, we had wiped out a hunting regiment that sneaked into Closbell—the Scarlet Constellation. Its head and ninety-nine subordinates had been executed. They claimed to be hired by the prime minister of the empire and came here ...Well, I personally think this is just nonsense, what do you think, Prime Minister Osborne?"

"........."

Facing Fang Zheng's inquiry, Prime Minister Osborne was silent for a moment.

"I don't know anything about it."

"Hehe, I guess so."

Having said this, Fangzheng chuckled.

"Then, thank you for your hard work, I think you have already discovered that this time I have summoned you here with only one topic, and that is to officially announce that Closbell will be independent from the Erebonian Empire and the Republic of Calvard." , has become a brand new independent political entity. I will announce new Crossbell laws and regulations in the next two weeks. As for the commercial behavior of countries in Crossbell, they will be subject to the same regulations as before. Protection. But if the nationals of the two countries dare to violate the laws of Closbell again, they will not be acquitted like before, but will be severely punished. I also hope that the two can inform your nationals of this matter."

Fang Zheng stared at President Rocksmith and Prime Minister Osborne.

"From today on, Cross Bell is no longer the Cross Bell who will be allowed to do whatever the Empire and the Republic want."

While talking, Fangzheng stood up.

"Then I declare that this Western Semuria Business Conference is hereby closed."

The West Semuria Business Conference ended in just two days, but the storm of Closbell's independence did not stop because of this.

After that, Starlight Technology issued a series of detections and policies.

The first is to formulate a national constitution, abolish the governing power of the former suzerain --- the empire and the republic, and completely cancel the provision of 10% taxation for both.

Secondly, the Clos Bell Council was completely disbanded, and the entire Cross Bell governance will continue before, with Starlight Technology in charge of coordination and control, and President Fang Zheng having the highest power. At the same time, he also announced that the new Cross Bell will have a brand new political promotion system. Unlike the democratic governance system of the empire through noble families and the Republic, Cross Bell will adopt a system similar to the company promotion system in the appointment and dismissal of officials. Pay attention to family background, and do not rely on rhetoric to deceive the trust of the people, but rely entirely on their own performance and ability for selection, appointment and dismissal.

"Dear viewers, please think about it carefully. Crossbell pays 10% of the tax burden for the Empire and the Republic every year. What is this money used for? To put it bluntly, isn't this just protection money? We kneel On the ground, pay taxes and pray for the blessings and protection of both. What is the difference between this and paying protection fees to gangsters in the market in exchange for the safety of your own shop? What's more, after the gangsters collect the money, they will protect the shop from Threat. But everyone, if you think about it carefully, even if Crossbell pays the tax, do we have the protection of both sides? The empire and the republic do whatever they want here, and we can only curl up in a corner tremblingly, hoping that they can Have mercy, is this the fate of the Crossbells?"

Fangzheng stood in front of the stage, staring at the screen in front of him, and then continued.

"So, what about democracy? Everyone should remember clearly that the members of the Closbell Council, except for the representatives of the Republic and the Empire, were all elected by you. But you have also seen what they did , they have failed your trust, and the promises they made to you are nothing but lies to allow themselves to gain power. The so-called rules and order are nothing but a fig leaf to cover up their crimes. Times are changing, The rules are also changing, there is no supreme sacred law. And all this is nothing more than a lie used by politicians to deceive the people. They claim that democracy can involve everyone, but isn't this under the guise of the people to weaken Is it your own responsibility? The people trust them and let them be their representatives, and these representatives use this to do whatever they want, and when problems arise, they will be blamed on the people..."

"...It's amazing."

Sitting in a corner of the bar, looking at the crowd not far away and Fang Zheng who was talking on the wall, Wu Xiang couldn't help sighing.

This is a guiding technology product called "TV" placed by Starlight Technology in various public places after the Starlight Tower is completely completed. It is very similar to a large screen, but it is different from the Guili technology product that Wuxiang remembers that is only used for communication. This product called "TV" can broadcast various programs 24 hours a day. Among them was Fang Zheng's speech to the public.

As Kalvard's secret agent, Wuxiang certainly understands what changes the appearance of this guiding technology will bring to the world. For a long time, the media level has been monopolized by newspapers and weekly magazines, but not everyone can understand what is written on them. And if they were asked to speak by themselves, then no one would be able to avatar, and it would be impossible to speak clearly to every public.

But the emergence of television has changed all this. It has an incomparable power of communication that relies solely on words and images, and even children and illiterate people can participate in it.

This is just the technology itself, what scares Wu Xiang the most is what Fang Zheng said.

During the conversation, Fangzheng criticized both the democracy and the aristocracy, but it was not a simple rebuke on the surface, but a naked tearing of the bright and beautiful appearance of the two systems, and everything hidden inside completely exposed to the public.

It's just horrifying.

You must know that these are all secret techniques of the ruling class, and these things are not considered by ordinary people, let alone discussed, and they seem to have nothing to do with them.

But Fangzheng opened up the shady scene and told everyone the secret.

For example, democratic elections are a fair system on the surface, but Founder directly pointed out its hidden shady secrets——First of all, if you want to elect, you must let the voters know your existence. However, in order to achieve this, a lot of financial support is required, but most people cannot afford this money. Also, people who are good at doing things are not necessarily good at communicating with the public, but the public can only evaluate and judge a person based on his appearance and conversation——isn’t all liars like this?

It has to be said that compared with Closbell's independence, the latter storms caused by the empire and the republic are more intense. Wuxiang is not very clear about the situation in the empire, but she is very clear that in the republic, some people have already begun to discuss whether democracy can really solve the problem, and Fang Zheng proposed a third alternative to aristocracy and democracy. the feasibility of the system.

For academics, they seem to care more about the shortcomings of the political system and the direction of reform.

However, for the Republic and the Empire, this is intolerable behavior.

If Closbell's independence is nothing more than a provocation to the two countries, then Fang Zheng's speech directly shakes the foundation of the politics of the two countries. Needless to say, the republic, what Fang Zheng said alone is enough to shake the people's fundamental belief in the country. trustworthiness. And the empire was even more furious, furious at Fangzheng's desecration and slander of the aristocracy.

Both countries held a press conference immediately to declare that Closbell's independence was invalid—of course, talking about it was definitely useless, so the two sides quickly reached a consensus.

That is to send troops to attack Closbell! !