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Ask a sixteen-year-old teenager who has received a happy education how to view the collision of geopolitics from a macro level.

This is a bit embarrassing.

Even university professors who specialize in studying these matters may not be able to give answers quickly, not to mention that the young president is only sixteen years old.

But then again, the Federation's concept of "adulthood" is very vague. For example, you can get married at the age of sixteen, you can have children, and you can even go to war at the age of eighteen.

The people of the Federation and even the whole world actually have a very vague concept of "adulthood". When they think that a person should take on some responsibilities, that person becomes an adult overnight.

Fortunately, the young president has Lynch behind him, and Lynch is sitting in the gallery.

This was the first time he sat in the conference room of the Senate. This place is sacred to some people and no one else is allowed to enter.

Just like His Majesty the Emperor's scepter, many people believe that His Majesty the Emperor's scepter has incredible magical powers, such as manipulating people's behavior and thoughts.

But when they actually touch the scepter, they will find that it is actually a golden lump made of precious metals and gems.

The core of power is mysterious in the eyes of the people. This is also a situation that rulers must maintain.

Because once the core of power becomes less mysterious, people will lose their respect for power.

The current Congress is quite mysterious, at least it will not allow reporters to film here. Maybe this mystery will be destroyed by taxpayers for various reasons in a few years.

But for now, it remains mysterious—

Although Congress has no secrets!

The young president glanced at Lynch, who gave him a look of affirmation. Then the young president took a deep breath and said slowly:

"Before the federal government intervened in Marillo's affairs, Marillo was divided by warlords, and military conflicts, large and small, broke out every day."

"The most basic living conditions for ordinary people are not guaranteed. It's like a hell there."

"Now it's much better, the problem of warlordism has been solved and people can put down their weapons and go back to their lives without having to worry about when a group of people burst into their homes with guns drawn."

"The federal government has made many outstanding contributions to the peaceful development of the Marillo region. I believe this is the common wish of all people who long for peace!"

After listening, the speaker exchanged a few words with the person next to him in a low voice, then pressed the microphone again, "Your answer is sincere, but you did not answer my question."

"What do you think about the fact that now the federal government is trying to control, transform Marillo?"

The young president still looked calm and docile, "I can't do this."

"My grandfather and father didn't do this either. Even though they worked hard, they still couldn't change the country or the situation at that time."

"I don't think I'm greater or more capable than them, and I can't do it either."

"Strengthening federal management of Marillo is a good thing for the people of Marillo."

"I agree with this approach!"

The discussion started again, and he answered the speaker's question head-on.

This kind of hearing is actually very serious, and you must answer some questions directly.

Just like someone asks you if you like a certain girl, and you only say that she is beautiful and has a good figure, but don't answer whether you like her or not, this is definitely not okay.

A question is a question, and if there is a question, there is a standard answer within a relatively wide range.

The little president was no longer so nervous now, and his clenched hands relaxed naturally.

The sweat on his palms was evaporating, and he suddenly wanted to smoke, "Can I have a cigarette?"

The speaker was stunned for a moment, and then said, "Of course, this is your right, please do as you please."

Under the tobacco group's gold-dollar offensive, the medical group did not announce the dangers of cigarettes, and people did not have too negative views on smoking.

In fact, it is relatively normal for teenagers to start smoking in many rural areas, especially in tobacco-rich areas and the west, where raw materials are everywhere. No one can stop human curiosity!

The little president lit up the cigarette and took a puff, his nerves became even more relaxed.

Soon the discussion among the members ended, and the speaker asked the second question——

"What would you do if the subsequent transformation of Marillo would harm the interests of the current mainstream middle and upper classes of society in Marillo, and even the ruling class?"

A more pointed and tougher question.

Closed-door Senate hearings have never been a trivial matter in front of the media, and have a lot to do with future issues in both areas.

A careless move may lead to unnecessary military conflicts.

Marillo is a more difficult problem. On the one hand, it is in the process of long-term warlord rule. The people's definition of life is not the same as that of the Federation.

In the past few years, they went south to plunder, steal, and even kill people. It can be seen that their sense of right and wrong is very thin.

A disunified Marillo is indeed in the interest of the federation, but if it is unified or disunified, it will begin to harm the interests of the federation.

The only thing is to completely annex it and transform it into what you want.

This is a very serious question.

The young president is Marillo's current "great cause" on the surface, and his decision will greatly affect a series of subsequent federal measures.

If he opposes this, a group of former interest groups who are unwilling to merge with the Federation will naturally stand up to resist such annexation.

If he agrees with the federation's approach, the conflicts that may break out during the annexation of Marillo can be greatly reduced.

So the problem is not only acute, but also tough.

They first told the young president, I'm going to break into your home and take over your house, and then asked him what would you do if it was necessary to kick you out or take away your rights?

If it were an ordinary person, he might not answer or be angry about it. The federal people are just like robbers!

No, robbers are all obedient citizens in front of the federal government. If "evil" is to be used to redefine "bad" in this world, then the federal government is in one category, and other countries and people are in another category.

Although the young president was mentally prepared, this question still made him feel a little... too much.

Fortunately, Lynch had a very in-depth conversation with him about this, and he knew that sometimes only by giving up certain things could he live a relaxed life.

He took a breath and blew it out downwards. The smoke lingered in his chest and slowly floated upwards.

"I'm not old, and my understanding of the world is limited, but I know that personal interests are always lower than collective interests."

"If sacrificing a few people can bring about a continued happy life for the entire Marillo people, I think these sacrifices are necessary and worth it!"

The speaker and other members were surprised by the young president's answer. The team leader couldn't help but ask, "Including yourself?"

And this question is what everyone else wants to ask.

The young president dropped the cigarette on the ground, lowered his head and crushed it with his foot, then raised his head and said with a smile, "Including myself!"

The discussion was louder and lasted longer. Lynch sat in the gallery and looked at the young president, nodding slightly.

These words were taught by Lynch, and the little president also added some content himself, but overall it did not deviate from the core ideas and also took into account the little president's own style.

Very good answer.

After about five or six minutes of discussion, the speaker asked the third question——

"If we need your power in the process of transforming Marillo, will you be willing to contribute your power?"

The little president became more natural and even had a little smile on his face.

He himself didn't even realize it. He was learning and imitating Lynch.

Lynch saw the shadow of another person in him, the little earl.

For a while, the little count was obsessed with imitating his every move, including his smile, sitting posture, standing posture, tone of voice and so on.

This is an unconscious behavior, and the purpose of this behavior is just imitation due to admiration for the strong.

In their minds, Lynch is the strongest, so naturally their behavior habits will be closer to those of the strong.

He nodded, very free and easy, "Of course, this is also what my grandfather, my father, including the 'presidential family' as everyone calls it, have been trying to do."

"We have never been greedy for power, we only want peace..."

The hearing lasted for more than an hour, with a fifteen-minute break.

From the sharp questions at the beginning to the gradually relaxed questions later, the young president could clearly feel that after he expressed his feelings, the federal government lowered its guard against him.

This is also the purpose of Congress. Only if the young president is willing to cooperate with the federation can subsequent events be carried out.

After Lynch sent the young president back, he also returned to his home.

Later, Senator Langdon called Lynch and told him that the Senate would go through another formality before launching the proposal.

If nothing else happens, it will be passed in December, and the presidential palace can cooperate in submitting the candidate list in January.

The list of leaders of the newly established regions is provided by the Federal Presidential Office, and is then elected by the local people. This is a common practice.

The federal president is also one of his own...

This is the advantage of having many friends. If you have friends everywhere and everyone is a friend, no one will make things difficult for you!

The next day, Lynch went to see the young president again. He had to tell the young president his "test scores", which were related to his future safety and other issues.

It was his wife who opened the door. She lowered her head, and Lynch frowned slightly.

After entering the entrance and closing the door, he asked the young president's wife to raise her head and found some bruises on her face.

Obviously, it was definitely not caused by wrestling. She was hit in the face, which was unprecedented in the past.

It can be seen that although the young president behaved very freely and was decisive enough when giving up his rights, he must still be somewhat dissatisfied in his heart.

Young people have not yet learned to release themselves. Unlike adults, they can easily release those negative emotions and comfort themselves.

Even though he wasn't actually that keen or eager for Marillo's power, he still felt suffocated.

If you feel uncomfortable, vent!