"Then, sir... I'm afraid this will be difficult to handle."
"There's nothing difficult about it."
Qin Che handed the document to Song Shan.
He looked down and saw that it was a batch of documents concerning grain processing, which Qin Che was revising.
"Got it?" She winked at him.
Songshan suddenly realized.
"Tell me, what does it have to do with ordinary people if the higher-ups are making changes and implementing administrative reforms? Isn't it better to just live a good life and have enough to eat?" He shrugged.
Songshan frowned and said, "This way, the strike problem can be solved."
"Tell those ordinary citizens not to speak recklessly about national affairs."
"They only earn so little money a month, how can they expect all the men to listen to them? That's wishful thinking."
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"Qin Gong came to Wall No. 1 in less than a day, and he only did these few things... Sit over here, and I'll review it for you, then you'll understand."
Duan Wujiu pointed to the sofa opposite him.
His secretary, Zhang Yao, sat down awkwardly.
"After successfully resolving the military coup by Fu Xian and Prince Shu in the Glory Court, Duke Qin smoothly took over the following institutions: First, the Psionic Research Institute; second, the highest Psionic academy; third, the Forest Group; fourth, the two salt lakes in the eastern and southwestern regions, as well as most of the farmland, able-bodied men, and slaves."
Zhang Yao nodded repeatedly.
He continued, "Then, Duke Qin merged the research institute into the university and placed it under the direct jurisdiction of the Ministry of Education. After entering the walled city, he went to see Yin Mu. This was the second thing he accomplished."
Zhang Yao replied, "Because Yin Mu controls most of the educational institutions and talents of the No. 1 Wall, and the Fu Party's legacy also includes the research, technology and other resources of the highest institution of learning."
"That's right."
"With these technical resources, Duke Qin won over Su Pei and gained the support of the Su Party. All of this happened very quickly. They all pledged allegiance to Duke Qin on almost the same day and at the same time."
Zhang Yao then replied, "Yes, because the members of the government departments of the Yin and Su factions are all of royal lineage, so persuading them is not difficult and there is little resistance."
Duan Wujiu raised a finger: "Furthermore, merging the research institute with the academy is in line with the original intention of the new council's reforms. The merger of psionic resources will create a chemical effect in the future. We have a complete talent production chain, researchers, and technological accumulation. The academy will become the most important psionic academic holy land in the desert in the future. What is the most important thing in this era? It is talent. If we control the current talent, it is equivalent to ruining the enemy's future, understand?"
"Why is Li Xin from the Awakening Department, who is clearly a close associate of the Fu Party, the first one to greet Lord Qin outside the wall?"
Zhang Yao suddenly realized: "Because the foundation of the Awakening Department lies in the highest academy and in the cultivation of spiritual talents, has he betrayed the Fu Party?"
Duan Wujiu shook his head: "It's hard to say, but in my opinion, Li Xin may not have been entirely a member of the Fu faction from the beginning. His identity is similar to that of Qin Gong back then. After all, in the eyes of superhumans, all living beings are like ants. If it weren't for the fact that the Number One Wall has a psionic core, Li Xin would not have submitted to a group of mortals who pointed out the country. His sense of identity only belongs to the psionics. From beginning to end, he has represented the psionic community in the desert."
"If you put it that way, I understand a little better." Zhang Yao nodded repeatedly.
"Then the East Party started protesting."
Duan Wujiu couldn't help but reveal a mocking smile: "The timing is just right, right after Qin Gong's initial plan was completed. Look at the streets now, they're full of protesters. The Dong Party group is even willing to overturn tables and go on strike to prevent the establishment of the new parliament. It's ridiculous."
Zhang Yao asked, "But why is Duke Qin not reacting at all?"
Duan Wujiu said, "It's a very simple principle: to stir up trouble and alert the enemy."
"The first phase of protests is always the most intense. People are angry and unwilling to give in, and they 'declare war' on the Duke of Qin in the most foolish and violent way, but they are bound to lose... Slow and steady wins the race. The Duke of Qin's inaction is precisely laying the groundwork for the next plan."
Zhang Yaodao said, "But all those workers went on strike with the Dong Party and government officials. I heard that a factory was burned down today."
"Because citizens are the most emotional. If the higher-ups just open their mouths and deliberately make everyone feel threatened, they will get angry. Those fools try to use the general trend to force Qin Gong to submit, but... the meat-eaters are despicable. They lose because of their shortsightedness and stupidity. Citizens are the easiest to incite and the easiest to appease. When they find that protesting is useless and that they still need to eat, live, and earn money, this resistance will subside. Hehe, they might even go back to work on their own initiative."
"Before Qin Gong went to the Great Hall of the People, he told me that he wanted to add fuel to the fire, lure all the enemies out, let them float in the open, and then wipe them all out in one fell swoop."
Zhang Yao: "What do you mean?"
Duan Wujiu said, "The initiative is in our hands. The internal strife at Wall No. 10 will not affect the overall situation because Duke Qin controls the grain, arable land, able-bodied men, and slaves. He has sufficient resources to support the internal strife within the wall and prevent it from spreading outwards. Grain is still being transported out in batches. Sand Castle, Purple Castle, Boiler City, and other places, plus some industrial support in the eastern region, will continue to supply the goods in various places through the new company established by Duke Qin at Wall No. 10. I believe the Eastern Party will soon find that they are doing useless work."
"I understand now. By then, we'll have them trapped like turtles in a jar."
"Um."
Duan Wujiu leaned back on the sofa, took a sip of tea, and felt very comfortable.
"Duke Qin is not only a powerful superhuman, but also an outstanding statesman," Zhang Yao commented.
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