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Chapter 1158 - 1151: Sharp Criticism

Chapter 1158: Chapter 1151: Sharp Criticism

"This can be properly refined to emphasize the key points in the speech," said the representative awkwardly.

"Then why didn’t you refine it yourselves, why fill your own perspectives with a bunch of boring and meaningless clichés as a preamble. Can I understand it this way, that you want to use this method to reduce the aggressiveness of your views?" General Zhang interrogated.

"Uh..." The representative was at a loss for words.

"You’re even too lazy to do the translations, expecting the speakers to do the interpretations on stage themselves," General Zhang shook his head, his face displaying incredulity.

General Zhang’s barrage of questions left the representative unable to answer, merely standing there awkwardly, at a loss for what to do.

"We suggest, we advocate, we call for... the whole text is filled with such weak language, with the strongest phrase being ’we demand,’ which only appears three times. I want to ask this representative, do you intend to overthrow these remnants of feudal forces, or do you want to collaborate with them to exploit the people of the Lipei Special District?"

"If we choose to do this, can we still call ourselves advanced and civilized? Can we still claim to bring hope to the people of Otherworld? I’ve been in the military for many years and never thought there would come a day when we’d actually have to cooperate with these feudal landlords, especially when we have the upper hand in choosing this cooperation. It’s utterly absurd. When did we fall to the level of consorting with such decadent and backward forces?"

"So, I think Luo’er’s approach is perfectly fine, using a demanding, commanding tone to force these remnants of feudalism to make concessions. What’s wrong with that? Shouldn’t slavery be abolished, and shouldn’t people be equal? Shouldn’t the lands occupied by these landlords be reclaimed, rather than negotiating a cooperation with them? Shouldn’t their private armies be disbanded, instead of allowing them to rule over their own territories? If that’s the case, then what are we, what is the district government, can our orders even extend beyond Lipei City?" General Zhang posed his sharp queries, questioning the representative’s standpoint.

"No, it’s not like that. How should I put it, these feudal forces are deeply entrenched, to confront them rashly might be detrimental to us. Therefore, we think a relatively gentle approach should be used to resolve these issues, rather than using a forceful and violent method to demand change," the representative explained with lacking confidence.

"Isn’t revolution a violent act, when did it become a dinner invitation? Why should we sit on an equal footing with them? Now, Luo’er has managed to force these people to surrender everything, keeping only the wealth they’ve accumulated over generations. This approach is already quite lenient, what more do you want? What exactly are you trying to do?" General Zhang remained assertive, continuing his interrogation.

"But this way, the public opinion might not be favorable, after all, those feudal forces won’t just give up easily..." the representative explained.

"Fine, public opinion," General Zhang suddenly slammed the table and pointed at the representative, "let’s talk about public opinion."

He paused, staring at the representative and said coldly, "On my last visit to the Lipei Health Clinic, I did not go to see the noble whose hand was chopped off. He brought it upon himself and doesn’t deserve our sympathy. If you’re saying Luo’er couldn’t react promptly in the face of danger, I’d say there’s something wrong with him instead."

"At the clinic, I saw many former slave tenants. Slaves have no personal freedom; they are born as appendages to their masters, who can dispose of them at will. Breaking legs, chopping off fingers, gouging out eyes, these are all common practices. Many slaves can’t even get a full meal a day. I saw a slave so starving he ate dirt. But dirt can’t be digested, so his belly became abnormally large, and eventually, doctors had to operate to remove the stuff in his stomach..."

"Looking around the clinic, there was hardly a single patient who was in good condition. Most of the slaves and tenants looked gaunt, fighting over food at the sight of it, drooling over sweets. It was a happiness they had never experienced before."

"In contrast, these feudal lords are brimming with energy, their large bellies filled with fat that the poor can only dream of. So I can’t help but wonder, who truly represents the name of Lipei, who truly represents public opinion? Is it those tormented slaves and tenants, or is it those portly noble lords?" General Zhang said, his gaze deep and meaningful as he looked at the representative.

"This..." The representative was once again rendered speechless.

"Luo’er’s actions have indeed angered the feudal forces, but he has saved all those who were exploited. So, I want to ask, who will be pleased, who will be displeased? Does the feudal force represent public opinion, or are those hardworking masses? So, do you subconsciously think that feudal landlords can be allies, and those who should be our staunch supporters, the working masses, are our enemies? Is that it?" General Zhang questioned.

"Er, this, how should I put it..." The representative was rendered speechless by his barrage of questions.

"Shouldn’t those feudal forces step down from their pedestals? Shouldn’t the toiling masses enjoy happiness? Is that what you’re saying? Is this what you’re trying to convey in this speech, that the poor suffer because they are poor and the rich enjoy bliss because they are wealthy? Is that it?" General Zhang suddenly raised his voice and stood up, interrogating forcefully.

Facing General Zhang’s relentless interrogation, the representative couldn’t even utter a word, standing there trembling unstoppably, clearly overpowered by his imposing manner.

"You go back and report first, I will follow shortly and go with you to ask the people who wrote this article face-to-face, to find out what they really think. Why are they so sensitive about Luo’er’s handling of the feudal nobles, what exactly are they afraid of?" General Zhang gestured invitingly with his hand.

"Yes, yes..." What could the representative do but to agree, nodding his head vigorously as if a great burden had been lifted before he hurried out of the conference room.

Following that, General Zhang took a deep breath and stepped forward to follow him. As he reached the doorway, he suddenly thought of something and turned back to Lin Wei, "I have a high regard for Luo’er, and I recognize his method. A soldier should indeed be spirited, even his public execution of that noble doesn’t bother me in the slightest. I will make sure to ask clearly, so none of these ’grandsons’ can go and tattle on him!"

"I know what to do," Lin Wei replied with a nod.

"Hmm," General Zhang nodded in satisfaction and then left the conference room with his secretary.

As General Zhang departed, Lin Wei turned back and pondered for a while before suddenly speaking without lifting his head, "Wang Xu, when you go back, fire Luo’er!"

"Fire him?" Wang Xu and Li Si exchanged glances, voicing their doubts in unison.

"That’s right, fire him." After a pause, Lin Wei looked up at them to explain, "I don’t have a problem with what Luo’er did either, but his dismissal is for another reason. First off, it’s to give these people an explanation. Rather than waiting for them to deal with Luo’er, it’s better to take the initiative and give them a way out."

Taking a deep breath, Lin Wei let out a long sigh before continuing, "Another reason is that Luo’er clearly isn’t quite suited for this kind of environment. His actions aren’t wrong, but his methods are debatable; if he continues to command troops, I’m afraid he’ll only cause more trouble. It’s better to give him a break, let him do whatever he needs to do, and keep us out of trouble. When he learns to hold back his thorns, we can consider bringing him back."

"Yes, we understand!" Wang Xu and Li Si replied, nodding.

"And..." Lin Wei opened his mouth as if he had more to say but ultimately held back, "Never mind, it’s nothing. You can go back."

"Yes, then we’ll take our leave." The two nodded and rose to leave the conference room.

After exiting the conference room, they entered the Omnichannel Elevator and began heading towards the academy’s entrance. On the way, Li Si couldn’t help but ask, "Boss, what was General Lin about to say just now?"

"Hmm..." Wang Xu didn’t speak but narrowed his eyes in thought for a moment before suddenly having a realization and smiling, nodding his head, "I think I understand what he meant..."

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