Let them offer their loyalty!
Chapter 934 - 461

Qiu Tu saw this and smiled slightly.

Initially, he did not understand these matters either until Tang Feifei, after his promotion, had a long talk with him overnight. He instilled some nutrition into Tang Feifei, while Tang Feifei imparted some knowledge to him.

With this thought, Qiu Tu continued, "Lastly, there's the most important reason."

After Qiu Tu stated the first two reasons, Guan Xiao actually felt those were sufficient already.

But to her surprise, Qiu Tu mentioned there was a third reason, and it was the most important one.

She looked at Qiu Tu curiously and then inquired, "What other reason is there?"

Qiu Tu replied, "Have you not noticed that initially, there was quite a bit of strife within the state?"

"Until recently, suddenly everyone united, presenting a unified front."

Guan Xiao hesitated for a moment while driving, then after recalling carefully, she nodded slowly, "It seems to have started over half a month ago?"

Qiu Tu answered, "Yes. What significant milestone was it at that time?"

Guan Xiao recalled carefully...

After a moment, she hesitantly said, "It seems precisely when Chairman Huang proposed the 'Cataclysm Zone Infiltration Plan'."

Qiu Tu chuckled and stated, "Yes, it all started with the 'Cataclysm Zone Infiltration Plan'."

Qiu Tu continued, "Now, the reason our state is so unified, to the extent that even I am helping Chairman Huang identify and address gaps to prevent any mishaps, is all due to the 'Cataclysm Zone Infiltration Plan'."

Guan Xiao, being an extremely intelligent woman, was merely confused earlier due to lack of information, which kept her from understanding the considerations of Deputy Speakers like Qiu Tu.

Now, with the hints from Qiu Tu, her mind raced to form a hypothesis in a split second.

She looked at Qiu Tu astonished and then said, "Speaker! Are you... are you aspiring to compete for the State Speaker of New State?"

Upon hearing this, Qiu Tu smiled, nodded, and then added, "Not just me. It should be said, aside from Feifei, the other Deputy Speakers share this intent."

Guan Xiao might have been stunned by Qiu Tu's thinking.

After all, Qiu Tu had only just become a Deputy Speaker, and that too through an extraordinary fast-tracked promotion!

Originally, she thought Qiu Tu would at least stabilize in Dongye State for a few years, solidifying his foundation and gradually control the entire Dongye State.

Eventually, when the timing was right, to strike down Huang Shangzong with the help of Elder Tang and become the Speaker of Dongye State.

But it turned out... Qiu Tu wasn't thinking about targeting his own enemy, but rather was planning to 'Borrow Chicken to Lay Eggs', using "the enemy's plan" to nurture "his own Speaker"!

But... is this viable?

Seeming to perceive Guan Xiao's doubts and shock, Qiu Tu grinned and elucidated, "With the establishment of New State, becoming its Speaker can only be achieved in two ways."

"The first is to be parachuted in by the higher echelons of the Sanctuary to guard New State."

"The second is a promotion directly from the teams developing the Territory."

"Both ways considered, the first is more common, but it does not mean the second has no chance."

"So, haven't you seen the ambitious Deputy Speakers?"

"Ye Mingfeng doesn't even need to be mentioned; he has the greatest hopes, thus has been greatly supportive of this plan, and even managed to unify the military might of the 16 cities early on."

"Dai Yukang aligned himself with Huang Shangzong early and has been primarily responsible for the 'Cataclysm Zone Infiltration Plan', and is desperately organizing the Security Bureau."

"Li Tingdong, tirelessly focusing on economic development, doing all the logistical work for the entire war."

"Even Liu Xiongyuan, who looks the most indifferent... has been continuously active behind the scenes. After striving for so many years, becoming a late bloomer, originally becoming a Deputy Speaker was seen as fulfilling his wish."

"But, should he become the Speaker of New State, his pathway towards rising to higher ranks within the Sanctuary, or even further, to become the leader of the 'Reformist Faction', would not be impossible."

"This is a great opportunity, possibly a life-changing opportunity for a few of us."

As he said this, Qiu Tu himself laughed. He said, "Although I'm not sure if Huang Shangzong really harbors this thought, but... his strategy of 'making cakes rather than slicing them' has indeed directly changed the entire scenario of Dongye State."

Hearing Qiu Tu's words, Guan Xiao felt enlightened suddenly.

If she remembered correctly, before the 'Cataclysm Zone Infiltration Plan' was proposed, Huang Shangzong had just been encircled by several Deputy Speakers, losing face completely and his prestige plummeted within Dongye State.

But once he proposed the 'Cataclysm Zone Infiltration Plan' and got approval for it... the situation in Dongye State indeed solemnized, and his influence peaked, with no one daring to challenge his authority thereafter.

Realizing this, Guan Xiao suddenly understood why during today's speaker's meeting, everyone overwhelmingly supported Huang Shangzong; because they were not supporting Huang Shangzong, but supporting themselves!

'Indeed... those who can become a State Speaker are indeed skillful.'

'Even if their vision is lacking a bit, and their political tactics a bit inferior, when it comes to playing out open strategies, their level is top-notch....'

Guan Xiao felt she learned again...

In this manner, during the casual conversation, the vehicle slowly approached Ai Li's villa door.

Given Ai Li's status in the 'Academic Faction', her security level was not low, so, before they reached, they went through several rounds of checks.

Of course, upon recognizing it was Qiu Tu at the checks, the officers promptly saluted and allowed passage.

Still, after allowing passage, they naturally reported to Ai Li immediately.