"It's actually the method of forging authority!"
Lin Xu was amazed by the value of the golden stone tablet.
These classmates really brought him some good stuff.
The student who presented the stone slab noticed Lin Xu's expression and his face lit up with excitement:
"Lin Xu, what do you see in this stone slab?"
Lin Xu nodded, but instead of answering directly, he used his innate ability to check the specific information about the golden stone tablet.
He then received a more specific explanation of the so-called "golden authority".
This stone tablet is indeed some kind of special "key".
Once you possess this stone tablet, you can forge a new authority by combining it with noble blood and some so-called authority rituals, thus obtaining this so-called "golden authority".
Although I don't know exactly what this golden authority is, judging from the explanation, it seems to be in a high position in the sequence and is a very powerful authority.
The conditions for casting the authority are also clearly explained on this stone tablet.
In addition to offerings such as noble titles, keys, and golden robes, authority also requires three essential materials.
One is the ritual.
The explanation was somewhat vague, but Lin Xu felt that Xiao Xing and his group were mostly busy preparing for this event. By following them, he could understand the so-called ritual.
The other two conditions are special abilities and the so-called "pillars of the people".
The concept of special abilities is easy to understand. These include supernatural powers, inheritance, and the power of machinery, all of which can be considered special abilities. The authority forging ceremony does not have any special requirements in this regard.
However, if special powers are provided as materials when forging the authority, the authority will also carry the aura of these special powers, which can be used as "armament" to empower one's subjects.
The so-called subjects are another necessary condition for authority.
It is impossible for one person to forge authority alone.
After all, authority only works when one person exerts it over a group of people.
When forging authority, it is necessary to gather such a group of people.
The Golden Authority offers three types of subjects.
One type is parliamentary subjects.
In reality, this is a group of people sharing power, forming a parliament-like organization. Although the leader has some privileges, they are not too exaggerated, and he does not have absolute power.
It is likely that Xiao Xing and his group of nobles were attempting to construct this kind of power structure.
They were each other's subjects, and also each other's masters.
The other two types of power are oligarchy and monarchy.
An oligarchy is a system in which a few powerful leaders share privileges and make decisions through consultation. Those below them are the subjects.
Just like its name suggests, the imperial system consists of only one emperor with absolute power, under whom there are ministers, generals, and then the people.
Of the three systems, the imperial system is a structure with absolute power. Apart from the emperor, anyone in any other position can be replaced or changed at will. The emperor has absolute power, the power to control all authority, and can arbitrarily distribute authority to his subjects according to his own will.
After examining the three systems, Lin Xu decisively chose the imperial system.
His current situation is that he is the absolute center, and others can be replaced at any time. There is no need to create other systems to share power with others.
Even emperors still need subjects.
Lin Xu thought for a moment. Among his subordinates, Meiying, Xiaoyu, and Taoyao might be able to become ministers or generals, while the ordinary peach spirits would just be ordinary citizens.
But it just feels a bit strange that his subordinates are all elves and non-humans; I wonder if there will be any problems with his authority.
Therefore, this imperial system of power still needs to find more pillars.
For example, organizing a group of human island lords, making them submit to become pillars, and providing them with authority as his subjects.
As Lin Xu thought this, he looked at the classmates in front of him.
The student waiting for Lin Xu's answer still looked expectant, waiting for Lin Xu to explain the function of the stone slab.
Lin Xu thought for a moment and then said:
"This stone tablet describes a method for constructing the power of authority."
"authority!"
Many of the students were envious:
"Isn't this the ultimate power?!"
"Holy crap! As expected of Boss Lin Xu, we've all examined this stone slab, but you were able to decipher it!"
Lin Xu waved his hand, stopping his classmate from interrupting:
"The construction of authority requires a ruler and pillars. I now have a method for constructing authority: I will become the emperor, and others will become my subjects. By completing certain rituals, we can construct the power of authority and share that power. I am now preparing to carry out this construction, but I need some people to become my subjects. Are you willing to join me?"
All the students were stunned.
Then the class monitor looked at Lin Xu with some disbelief:
"Lin Xu, would you be willing to invite us?"
Lin Xu raised an eyebrow:
"Of course. But we need to make it clear beforehand that I'm going to construct an authority based on absolute power. Once you join, you must absolutely obey my orders. I can arbitrarily change your positions and tasks, and you will have no right to negotiate. If you don't obey, I can kick you out of this framework of authority at any time. Are you willing?"
The squad leader looked at Lin Xu and remained silent for a moment.
The other students also stared intently at Lin Xu, without saying a word.
Lin Xu's eyes flickered, wondering if his conditions were still too harsh. These classmates were, after all, island owners, and perhaps they all had the ambition to make a name for themselves. They wouldn't be so easily made to work as subordinates.
However, the moment this thought crossed his mind, the class monitor and the other students' eyes lit up, and they all rushed over:
"We are willing!"
"We'd love to!"
"Boss Lin Xu, please accept us!"
"We don't have to be dogs for nobles! We can even get the support of powerful figures! And we'll be working under Boss Lin Xu! How could such a good thing happen to us?"
"We dream about this! Every ordinary student in the school has heard about Lin Xu's entrepreneurial leadership skills. If you could lead us, we'd be laughing in our sleep!"
"Hahaha! We've finally found our people! We were living in fear before, afraid that some noble lackey would wipe us out as we passed by! Now we don't have to worry about that anymore!"
"Boss Lin Xu, please accept us!"
Lin Xu's expression froze for a moment as he looked at the group of enthusiastic classmates rushing over.
It seems he did indeed misjudge his reputation among his classmates.
For these people, being able to work under him would be a good thing?
Lin Xu felt he should perhaps reassess his assessment of his own prestige, but he still restrained his increasingly agitated classmate:
"Alright, since we're planning to work together, let's set some rules and assign some tasks so that we can cooperate more easily later..."
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