Since the neutral nobles chose to remain neutral, it meant that they lacked the courage to fight. Such people lacked strength and courage, and no matter how many people they had, they were not to be feared.
Therefore, neutral nobles are less important than subjects.
Although the people of the territory have nothing and no strength, they are numerous! Moreover, it is precisely because they have nothing that we need to appease them and win their hearts.
Moreover, relatively speaking, winning their hearts requires the least, they are the largest in number, and they are the most loyal.
In terms of cost-effectiveness, it was absolutely right for Mr. Jin to make such a choice!
"Okay, now that things are almost done, let's get started." Father Jin made a summary speech and then began to establish the parliamentary system.
…
As grain and coal entered the market, the unrest quickly subsided.
However, soon the establishment of the parliamentary system made the water fort lively again.
New terms such as "election", "parliament", "member of parliament", "mercenary", etc. began to be promoted.
The people of the territory were very excited as it was their first time to participate in the territory's policies.
Various conversations continued to take place in the water fort.
A conversation between two civilians.
"Are you serious? We're going to elect representatives to represent our interests, sit in parliament, and participate in the governance of the territory?"
"Of course it's true. Haven't you seen the propaganda from these adults?"
"I heard that the three people who entered the lord's mansion at that time have now become temporary representatives."
"It's actually true! I thought it was just a rumor?"
…
A conversation between two poor people.
"What are the benefits of representing us?"
"It shouldn't be possible for the market to be out of food and coal in the future. We have substitutes that can directly address the problem!"
"So that's how it is!"
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A conversation between two playboys.
"Why is this happening? The feudal system was pretty good before, wasn't it?"
"Just do whatever the people above want to do. What can we do?"
"Yes! Ultimately, it all comes down to strength. We don't have the strength, so we can only play by the rules set by those who are more powerful."
"Do you think Parliament can really have power?"
"How is that possible? Even if I'm in the council, I only have the right to make suggestions. I heard that power is concentrated in the hands of the management team. But the management team is all from the Jin family. What do you think is going on?"
"Isn't this just a change of name?"
"The world is just like this, how can it possibly change?"
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Two fallen nobles.
"This parliamentary system is a good thing. Maybe we can regain power."
"Alas, power must be matched with strength. If you don't have strength, even if you gain power, it will be a curse rather than a blessing! You've come this far, and have experienced so much hardship, don't you understand? If you don't understand, the most recent example is Gu Yan. Do you understand?"
"Why don't you mention another example? Patriarch Jin himself isn't a war captain, but he became the most powerful person in the territory."
"Their family has three war lieutenants. Isn't that considered strength? If your family has three war lieutenants, you can also become a lord."
"Who said that? I heard that only one of the war lieutenants is from the Jin family, and the other two war lieutenants are not from the Jin family at all. Instead, they are from fallen nobles like us."
"How is this possible? How could a fallen nobleman possibly train a war lieutenant? Are you kidding me?"
"Really? I heard there's one named Ruan Qi. You've heard of the Ruan family, right? They live right on your street."
"What?! How is this possible? I know Ruan Qi. A month ago, he was still a mid-level warrior apprentice. How could he be promoted to a war lieutenant so quickly? This is definitely fake news."
"Really? Maybe I remembered that wrongly?"
…
Wu Hong followed Wu Zheng down the busy street, listening to all the conversations on the street, which confused him. Confused, he asked, "Brother, which of them is true?"
Wu Zheng laughed and said, "Everyone of them has their own truth and lies."
Wu Hong was fine with cultivation, but he couldn't really react to something that required his brain. He asked directly, "How can there be true and false?"
Wu Zheng deliberately reminded Wu Hong, saying carefully, "It's true that they have a channel to express their opinions. But power cannot be given to them. Parliament is a gathering to discuss things. As for power, it is concentrated in the hands of the man surnamed Jin. Although you are a member of the management team, don't take it seriously. If you take it seriously, you will be in danger."
"Oh, I see. I'll just be a piece of wood by then, so it's okay if I don't say anything."
"Haha, you're still okay with talking. Just do what I say. Your identity is still very important!"
…
When Gu Xing returned home, a member of the secret guard team came forward and said, "Captain, Gu Yan, what should we do?"
Gu Xing sighed and said, "I was originally from a branch of the Gu family. It was Gu Yan's father, my lord, who discovered me and nurtured me, leading to where I am today. I really don't want my lord's bloodline to be cut off."
"Captain, the lord is the lord, and Gu Yan is Gu Yan. How can they be confused? Although Gu Yan is unbearable, he is a direct descendant of the family, a former lord, and the head of the Gu family. Captain, if Gu Yan is still alive, how can you gain a foothold in the Gu family? Captain, you must not be soft-hearted! Otherwise, there may be great disaster."
Gu Xing sighed again and said, "I never thought that the head of the family would be so stubborn. After knowing that the Gu family had fallen from lords to nobles, he actually committed suicide. It's a pity, sad and lamentable. Alas."
The visitor immediately understood and retreated.
…
Gu Yan sat in the chair in a daze. He didn't understand why things turned out like this.
He had been obsessed with it for nearly ten years, using all means and resorting to every possible means to finally become the lord.
He is full of passion and fully prepared to lead his family, recover the territory and retake it.
But how could he be crippled and placed under house arrest here?
This is totally different from what I imagined.
"squeak--"
The door opened.
A guard came in carrying wine and food.
He bowed respectfully and said, "Greetings to the Lord, this is your lunch."
Gu Yan was really hungry, and the food looked quite rich.
While eating and drinking, he asked happily: "I didn't expect that after I fell into trouble, I could eat better than before. What's your name? You did a good job. I will make good use of you in the future."
"I am terrified. My name is worthless and not worth mentioning. Please forgive me for not telling you, for fear of polluting your ears."
Gu Yan shook his head, concentrated on eating and drinking, and said nothing more.
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