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Chapter 1296 - 1289: Institutional Reform

Chapter 1296: Chapter 1289: Institutional Reform

"I can’t win against you," Zisu pouted as she spoke.

"I’m not being evasive," Luo’er said matter-of-factly. "I’m simply arguing based on facts, which is why, of course, you can’t win against me."

"So, you want the Demon Clan to conscript every citizen to unite against the Dongsheng Empire?" Zisu asked.

"Yes, we should forge a common idea that West Outer Heaven belongs to the Demon Clan, not the Dongsheng Empire. Moreover, there shouldn’t be any distinction between the north, south, and west of West Outer Heaven. When faced with an invasion by the Dongsheng Empire, all members of the Demon Clan should stand up and resist, instead of disputing over regional divides, which would only fragment our internal strength," Luo’er answered.

"Then, after driving out the Dongsheng Empire, how should we handle the division of West Outer Heaven’s tribes? That’s a problem you can’t avoid," Zisu said, tilting her head.

"Uh, that’s your internal affair, and I can’t interfere," Luo’er said, scratching his head.

"So, you’ll kill but not bury? Since you stress the unity of the Demon Clan, surely there needs to be a leader. Then who is truly fit to represent the Demon Clan, to represent Abisien?" Zisu continued to press.

"You folks should discuss and resolve such matters," Luo’er thought for a moment, and then spoke.

"Luo’er," Zisu said, "I’m asking for your advice as a friend, not as a representative of the Maoyou Clan."

"Alright," Luo’er took a deep breath upon hearing her words, and then nodded slightly, "National issues, or rather racial issues, are always just as troublesome, no matter the world or era. Even though collectively they’re known as the Demon Clan, there are still significant differences among them. In such a situation, either it’s the strongest rules as the Leader of the Demon Clan, or as we have today, the tribal leaders discuss together and decide on the development of the Demon Clan."

"But as you all have seen, such a loose alliance is very weak in decision-making. It often takes a lot of time to discuss before arriving at an answer that relatively satisfies everyone. Even the matter of whether we need to counter-attack leads to endless disputes. Such a system isn’t terrible, but it’s not a good system either. If the Demon Clan aspire to be prosperous and powerful, a new system is required."

"We see what you’re saying, but what kind of system is suitable for us? Do we really need to establish an Empire, with the strongest serving as Abisien’s Emperor?" Zisu sighed, and her ears drooped with her emotion.

"There’s no need for that. To move from a loose alliance to a centralized Empire is simply going from one extreme to the other. Perhaps you could try reforming the current system," Luo’er waved his hand as he spoke.

"How do you propose we reform it?" Zisu blinked, asking curiously.

"Democratic Centralism," Luo’er introduced a new concept.

"Democratic Centralism?" Zisu repeated his words.

"That’s right. A system that is both democratic and centralized. This is what I believe to be the most suitable system for you," Luo’er nodded.

"What does that mean?" Zisu asked, puzzled.

"The traditional centralized systems peak with so-called autocracy, where everything is decided by the Emperor from top to bottom. I can’t say that system is bad, but it has flaws; it easily ignores the demands of the lower classes, ultimately causing uprisings."

"On the other hand, traditional democracies overly emphasize the participation of citizens in politics. You must understand that national affairs should be decided by those who are rational and have foresight. The public isn’t ignorant, but they’re easily swayed by immediate, trivial gains and lack vision. If all decisions were left to them, the country would not prosper in the long run. Such practices seem democratic, but they neither serve the country’s interests nor the people’s."

"The best approach, then, is to combine the two. The country is still governed by a minority of rational and far-sighted elites, overseeing the development of the nation, representing centralization. At the same time, channels for civil communication should be open to entertain the public’s demands, preventing a rift between the upper and lower echelons, which represents democracy. Combining the two forms Democratic Centralism."

"It must be pointed out that Democratic Centralism emphasizes centralization, not democracy. Public demands are only there to serve as reference opinions for decision-makers, who should not let such demands arbitrarily sway their policies."

"You must understand that some policies are detrimental in the short term but serve the greater good in posterity. Such policies would not be accepted by the public, as they go against their immediate interests. But the decision-making layer must still proceed with them because they concern the future of the nation. This is my suggestion for reforming your loose alliance system," Luo’er said.

In reality, Luo’er had many more plans regarding this system, but he felt what he had proposed was enough.

Facing the invasion of the Dongsheng Empire, the most pressing need for the Demon Clan was to ensure a strong decision-making layer with a powerful decision-making mechanism. They should not focus on reforming the political system, knowing that reform is a painful and lengthy process that requires a long time and huge growing pains to resolve.

Thus, Luo’er did not expect Abisien to achieve quick results. As long as Abisien could become steadfast and ensure the consistency of policies without breaking into a brawl over some benefits, he would already be very satisfied.

"If words could kill, then you would certainly be an invincible fighter," after hearing Luo’er’s description, Zisu was stunned for a long time before slowly smiling and speaking.

"That’s too kind," Luo’er said, spreading his hands, "In fact, even without using words, my strength isn’t bad; it’s just easier to use words as a means of attack."

"It’s rare to see you not being modest," Zisu laughed heartily.

"With friends, it’s okay to relax occasionally," Luo’er said with a smile, too.

"Hehehe," upon hearing Luo’er mention the word ’friend,’ Zisu revealed a genuine smile.

"Regarding your suggestion, I’ll take it seriously," Zisu smiled and then spoke earnestly, "But you also know that the internal conflicts in Abisien are far more complex than what you see. An overly ideal system might not be implementable."

"That’s why it was merely a suggestion, not a command. After all, Abisien is an alliance of the Demon Clan. The future of the Demon Clan, the fate of West Outer Heaven, it all depends on what you do," Luo’er nodded in acknowledgment.

"If everyone in Abisien disregards your opinions, would you be particularly disappointed?" Zisu asked curiously.

"I would be disappointed, but I trust that the issues will eventually be resolved. If you’re not suited for the reality, reality will force you to adapt," Luo’er shrugged and said.

"It sounds like you’re threatening us," Zisu chuckled, her ears fluttering.

"Not daring to, just roughly predicting," Luo’er responded with a smile.

"We’re almost at the barracks, have you thought about what you’re going to say, ’Master of Words’?" As they were about to reach the barracks, Zisu turned and asked.

"Mm, I have prepared some notes," Luo’er nodded and said.

"Linglan leader asked me to follow you, probably to make sure you don’t stir up trouble. Mmm... But we are friends after all, so this time I’ll just join you as a friend," Zisu said with hands behind her back, looking up at Luo’er.

"Thank you," Luo’er replied with a slight sense of gratitude.

"With your persuasive skills, when will you be able to sway me?" Zisu said with a hint of regret.

"Stop joking around; when it comes to matters between men and women, I’m basically clueless," Luo’er waved his hand, revealing a rare bashful expression.

"Clueless, huh? Then how come I see the girls in your team all admiring you so much?" Zisu squinted her eyes, smiling teasingly.

"Uh... because I’m handsome..." Luo’er scratched his head, not knowing what to say, so he offered a random excuse.

Hearing his words, Zisu suddenly burst into laughter, then withdrew her gaze and said over her shoulder, "That is indeed the case."

The two of them quickly arrived at the barracks, where Luo’er’s goal was quite simple: to start with the soldiers and transform their thinking, turning them into tenacious fighters.

Because in the course of many battles, he had indeed noticed that there were many issues with the organization and coordination of the Demon Clan army, with some soldiers not even knowing whom they were fighting for, hence, cases of desertion in the face of the enemy were common.

And today, he was here to solve such a problem.

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