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Chapter 988 - 479: Promoted to State Speaker! (10,000 Characters for Monthly Ticket!)

Seeing Xue'er speak so bluntly about these matters, Ai Li hurriedly gestured to Yanyan.

Yanyan immediately understood and grabbed Xue'er's arm to prevent her from speaking out of turn, while Ai Li respectfully asked, "Speaker, where are you being transferred to?"

If Huang Shangzong truly wanted to criticize the Sanctuary, he could have talked about it privately with his own daughter.

But since he called the three girls together, it was obvious that they were discussing official matters.

So, seeing Ai Li and Yanyan keeping Xue'er from babbling, Huang Shangzong nodded with satisfaction.

Then he said, "Nobody is vying for my position or picking my fruits. Because... I am going to New State to serve as the State Council Chairman."

Upon hearing Huang Shangzong's words, the group of friends, including Xue'er who had just been indignant on behalf of her father, were all somewhat stunned.

The three girls slowly formed a question mark above their heads.

Where? New State?

The three girls really didn't quite understand this adjustment, so Ai Li, with a question mark over her head, asked, "New State? Speaker, you are doing well in Dongye State, why are you taking a position in New State?"

Upon saying this, Ai Li became even more puzzled.

She recalled Huang Shangzong's recent thunderous military operations and the overwhelming offensives, and said hesitantly,

"So... Speaker, are you carving out your own territory?"

Huang Shangzong obviously had no desire to explain.

The reason for his extreme irritability lately was because of the conversation between Elder Tang and him a while ago.

That conversation had nearly changed the whole landscape of the perimeter of the Eighth Sanctuary and altered the fate of many people.

And at the bottom of it all... it was because of Qiu Tu.

It was his unconventional tactics and sudden rise that triggered a series of chain reactions.

With this in mind, Huang Shangzong did not continue to explain the matter but brought up the purpose of calling the three friends to his office.

He said, "Only a few people know about my transfer, and you must keep it a secret."

"Next, I have something even more important to discuss with you."

As he spoke, Huang Shangzong leaned back in his steel chair, tapping heavily with his thick fingers on the armrest of the chair.

Accompanied by his tapping, the chair emitted a crisp echoing sound of "bang, bang, bang."

"In 20 days, the inspection team from the Sixth Sanctuary will come to Dongye State for an inspection."

"The core members of the inspection team will be the Princess Xi from the Sixth Sanctuary and Cabinet Minister Kou Yu."

Upon saying this, Huang Shangzong's authoritative gaze fell on Ai Li, and then he said, "Ai Li, your parents are from the Sixth Sanctuary, and the Princess knows you, so she specifically requested your company."

Ai Li was stunned for a moment, just about to say something.

However, Huang Shangzong's gaze had already shifted from her to Xue'er and Yanyan, "However... as Princess Xi is an important guest, the Sanctuary is concerned that having only Ai Li accompany her might be taken as negligence."

"Therefore, it has been decided that all three of you will accompany Princess Xi together."

"This is a very important political mission. There can be no mistakes."

"So, you must make preparations early. I will assign three divisions from the Attendant's Room to help you plan and arrange everything."

Huang Shangzong paused for a moment and then said, "What you need to do in these next few days is to memorize the customs, special products, founding dates, and the heads of the three major institutions of every city in Dongye State."

"Additionally, Xinjie City is of utmost importance. In the next couple of days, it would be best if you go to the 'Boundless Heart Sea - Xinjie Territory.'"

"Get to know the situation in the 'Xinjie Territory.'"

"This is the main purpose of Princess Xi's visit this time."

Seeing Huang Shangzong so serious, the three friends exchanged glances, and then hurriedly agreed.

"Yes, Speaker." "Yes, Speaker." "Yes, Dad."

Huang Shangzong's gaze lingered on Xue'er for a moment, and after hesitating, he did not correct Xue'er's form of address.

His broad and determined face was filled with seriousness as he said, "By then, I will most likely not be in Dongye State, perhaps already in New State."

"So, you will need to coordinate with the new Speaker's actions."

Having said that, Huang Shangzong paused again before continuing, "However... you needn't worry."

"At that time, to show the Sanctuary's importance, Old Qi will personally come to Dongye State to receive."

Old Qi is the leader of the Academic Faction, one of the five giants of the Sanctuary.

Hearing Huang Shangzong's words, the group of friends became visibly more tense.

After all... they grew up in the Officer Academy, and Old Qi is the principal of the school; teachers and students alike fear him, so naturally, the three friends are also afraid of him.

Therefore, learning that Old Qi is the person in charge of this reception event, the three girls were somewhat apprehensive.

Finally, it was Ai Li who spoke first, asking, "Speaker, may I know who the new Speaker of Dongye State is?"

"Is it Vice Chairman Ouyang? Councilman Shao? Or Councilman You?"

Vice Chairman Ouyang is the most senior Deputy Speaker from the neighboring Beiyun State. He is accomplished in economics and politics.

He has been in charge of the City Hall system in Beiyun State and has built from scratch the Judiciary Court and other judicial systems, winning great appreciation from several leaders of the Sanctuary.

As for Councilman Shao and Councilman You, they are Members of Parliament of the Supreme Sanctuary Council, were among the upper echelons of the Sanctuary.

One is the Secretary-General of the Supreme Council, with extensive work experience and a broad understanding of the Sanctuary's operations.

The other is a member of the Sanctuary Military Committee, specifically responsible for devising plans for the Sanctuary's external expansion.

The recent military operations of Dongye State into the Disaster Zone, for example, had the support and assistance of the Military Committee.

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