“Ultimately, war is merely a means of political continuation. It can be used to accelerate the pace of change and maximize the interests of the victors.” Rutledge looked at the angry Emerson and said calmly, “As for my Prime Minister, you are old, and your theories are outdated.”
Before Emerson could speak, Rutledge walked off the debate stage with the air of a victor.
The host quickly went to his side and said urgently, "Mr. Dawson, the debate is not over yet, there are still some topics to come."
Rutledge looked at his supporters in the audience, smiled, and raised his hands: "This debate is meaningless to me. I see a group of backward, stubborn, and conservative leaders leading this kingdom in the wrong direction! I must stand up, correct their mistakes, and steer the kingdom back on the right path!"
The students took the lead in standing up, raising their hands and shouting, "Correct the mistakes! Guide them back to the right path!"
Rutledge shoved the host aside, stepped into the middle of the students, and raised his arms, shouting, "Long live the Kingdom of Muxi!"
Long live the Kingdom of Muxi!
Having witnessed Rutledge's performance and charisma in the debate, it started with just the students, then the young observers around him, and finally the entire audience gradually joined Rutledge's team.
On the second-floor stands, Todd let out a long sigh, stood up, and said, "The show's over, time to go home."
Huggins glanced at Emerson, who stood on the stage looking lost and dejected, and asked in a low voice, "Then...the Prime Minister...?"
"Don't bother him at a time like this."
Todd looked at the cheering crowd surrounding Rutledge and said softly, "Ambitious people, greedy people, fools, and...mediocrities...?"
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