The Wrong Beat

Just because a group of unplanned people overthrew the existing rule, does that mean we have to acknowledge them? It has to be said that the Federal Government still lacks a bit of shamelessness, but fortunately Lin Qi corrected this mistake in time.

However, the emergence of the National Congress Party actually solved many problems for the Federal Government. The most important problem was that the Old King was forced to commit suicide by them. Whether it was a real suicide or they arranged for him to commit suicide, the most troublesome person was dead.

While the Old King was alive, regardless of whether he was respected by everyone, he was the King of the country and the recognized ruler. If, in subsequent political actions, such as changing the country's ruling structure, the Old King expressed a different opinion and disagreed with such a change, that would be a big problem.

The people's first realization is that the Old King is being oppressed by foreigners. In addition, the "drive out foreigners" ideology promoted by Nagaril Youth Party in the past has not been completely extinguished, which may very well trigger a wave of xenophobic frenzy.

In the midst of a boiling state of nationalistic sentiment, capitalists also have moments of powerlessness. They will not only drive away foreigners, but also sabotage foreign investments and seize these assets, thereby achieving the goal of destroying foreign traces.

This would seriously affect the interests of Lin Qi and many other United Development Company Federal People in Nagaril, but the good news is that the Old King have been killed by members of the Nagaril National Congress Party.

The most troublesome issue has been resolved, which is arguably the best contribution the Nagaril National Congress Party has made.

"What suggestions do you have next?" Mr. Truman asked, gathering his men while taking careful notes.

For the current Federal, all foreign policy is still in the exploratory stage. The previous president and the Federal society before that were relatively isolated. In addition, due to technological and other reasons, there was little communication with the world. Therefore, they did not have as many ideas about foreign policy as the previous Gefra.

Lin Qi's ideas effectively address this issue. His "Financial War" concept and the current situation in Nagaril demonstrate that his suggestions are forward-thinking and constructive.

Even though the president privately revealed to Truman his intention to abolish the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Ministry of Foreign Affairs and turn it into a comprehensive agency, appointing Mr. Truman as its first chief Chief to leverage his expertise in foreign policy, Mr. Truman did not forget Lin Qi's contributions.

Many of his theories were built upon Lin Qi's, so he paid close attention to Lin Qi's ideas, especially regarding foreign policy.

"I heard that the Old King's eldest son has been studying abroad and hasn't returned?" Lin Qi suddenly brought up a key figure, the Old King's eldest son.

This is not a secret. The Old King has always claimed that after he sent his eldest son abroad, the son refused to return home, coveting the King's luxurious lifestyle.

This resulted in the Old King's eldest son not being popular among certain social classes. After all, someone who was unwilling to return to his own country and always lingered in the beautiful scenery abroad could not be a qualified ruler.

Thus, the eldest son was gradually forgotten, and the Old King's second son, to some extent, replaced the eldest son's political position.

This is not a secret; many people know it, including Mr. Truman. "That's true."

"We can make use of this guy!" Lin Qi tapped his fingers twice on the armrest, crossed his legs, took out a pack of cigarettes from his pocket, and lit one for himself. "This is also why I suggested adopting United Council System. Most Provincial Governor are on our side, plus the royal family as a puppet."

A genuine and kind smile appeared on his face. "In this way, we can firmly grasp the decision-making power of the entire parliament. More importantly, the members of the parliament are the rulers of their respective regions, and we have not touched the interests of the original rulers."

"But Multi-Party Electoral System won't work. If we divide so many Provincial Governor into three parties, who will be the leader, who will run for office, and who will win? We will affect the interests of these people, and they will also pose a threat to our control."

"Unlike the United Council System, whether it is to protect their own interests or to pursue more benefits, they have the necessity and obligation to maintain the ruling institution that we have chosen for them."

"They will proactively help us control the direction of society and prevent the emergence of forces that could shake their rule."

"If our interests are harmed, it is the same as their interests being harmed. This is very important!"

Mr. Truman was writing furiously. After more than ten seconds, he stopped writing and was about to ask a question when someone knocked on the door.

"Come in..." As he called out, some people entered from outside the door. He stood up and introduced them to Lin Qi.

These people were his subordinates and confidants. After getting to know them, they voluntarily sat down against the wall so as not to disturb the two most important people in the room from continuing their conversation.

"Returning to our previous conversation, I also have a question..." Mr. Truman glanced down at his notes again and asked, "If we use United Council System as the governing structure of Nagaril, what will happen if these rulers band together?"

"Is it possible that they could ignore other factors and unite to fight against our control?"

While the United Council System did solve some systemic problems and reduce the power of the monarchy domestically, it also gave unprecedented power to the Provincial Governor.

Although the improvement may not be significant in some respects, they have only gone from being de facto local tyrants to being legitimate rulers. It is precisely this legitimacy that sometimes brings new problems.

Mr. Truman's considerations are correct, but Lin Qi has a slightly different opinion.

"This is why I personally do not have a positive view of the Multi-Party Electoral System. In Multi-Party Electoral System, we need a party to release the pressure from the bottom of society. If this party is uncontrollable, ideologically dangerous, it will affect the main social classes."

"Once we can use the United Council System, this public opinion will be in our own hands. If you haven't forgotten, you should remember that the Labor Union is being prepared!"

Lin Qi previously proposed introducing Labor Union and women's rights organizations into Nagaril, which would both free up more social labor and create an effective and efficient labor management system.

He flicked his cigarette ash. "We control public opinion through Labor Union. Anything can happen in a barbaric and backward society. A bunch of people who came out of nowhere killed their King."

"If they can do it once, they might do it a second time, a third time..."

Lin Qi's words didn't need to be explained in too much detail for everyone to understand. There had been no prior indication of the Nagaril National Congress Party; it was as if these people suddenly appeared out of nowhere, stormed into the palace, and murdered the King.

Yes, from that moment on, the King was murdered by them. Such a thing is unlikely to happen in an advanced and developed country; it could only happen in a backward place like Nagaril.

The people are ignorant and do not know how to express their demands peacefully. They often express their demands through violence. If they can kill a King, they can kill a Provincial Governor or a future member of parliament.

Previously, public opinion was controlled by a minority of the people, but now it is in the hands of the Federal government.

Safer, more reliable, and more efficient.

"We need to discuss this further..." Mr. Truman gave the final decision, which was not something that could be decided by one or two people in a few words.

He also had to consider the International Community's views on Nagaril's changes, as well as the Presidential Cabinet's bottom line on this matter. After all... cough, the Federal never interferes in the internal affairs of other countries.

"However, there's one thing we can do first!"

He put down his pen and looked at his subordinate sitting by the wall. "First, find the Royal Family's Eldest Son. If we want to promote political reform in Nagaril and use United Council System, we cannot do without our first speaker!"

This statement reveals that Mr. Truman has been persuaded by Lin Qi and believes it is a good idea. By sidelining the members of the Joint Council while still controlling public opinion, Nagaril's society will become very stable and orderly.

"Find him, talk to him, and it would be best to tell him about the benefits and value of cooperating with us. Doesn't he like to settle abroad?"

"Tell him we will grant him Federal citizenship and many other benefits. We only have one request for him: to complete his first term as Speaker of the House!"

Someone asked, "Mr. Truman, what if our objectives don't align with our plan?"

Before Mr. Truman could answer, Lin Qi interjected, "There will always be someone willing to cooperate with us, won't there?"

Mr. Truman smiled and nodded. "Yes, there will always be someone willing to cooperate with us!"

At this point, the Crown Prince and the Old King probably never imagined that things would turn out this bizarrely, with their plans always coincidentally deviating completely from the Federal's plans.

From the beginning, they brought Nagaril Youth Party into the open, hoping to attract the attention of the Federal and then be employed by Federal.

Now they have changed their tactics and attacked the palace, attempting to step into the limelight as "heroes who overthrow tyrannical rule."

They almost perfectly avoided the Federal's plans. If they hadn't done that, there might have been some other possibilities, such as if the Crown Prince had really been studying abroad.

It's too late now.

On the morning of the third day after Lin Qi returned to the Federal, the Federal Government denied the Nagaril National Congress Party's actual rule over the Royal Capital to the world, and declared that the Nagaril National Congress Party's conspiracy to overthrow the Nagaril regime and the murder of the King and Queen of the Nagaril United Kingdom was a shameless and despicable act.

This heinous act should not be forgiven. This is not a just war. After final discussions, the Federal Congress, through the President's decision, will launch military action against the Nagaril National Congress Party...

When the Crown Prince saw the newspaper after receiving the news, he couldn't stop his mouth from agape—how could it have turned out like this?