Chapter 286 Only by examining independently from an objective perspective and from the perspective of fairness can we achieve accurate results
It doesn't make sense for a small group of people to rule over the vast majority of people from a purely logical point of view. www.biquge.info Each person is a single and pure individual, and there is no relationship between ruling and being ruled. But when people have seven emotions and six desires, and evolve into society, as well as demand and market, this kind of unreasonable thing also becomes reasonable. This small group of people may be at the top of the social pyramid, but that does not mean that they have the power of the vast majority of people on the other side.
What binds the vast majority of people is the so-called order, the so-called rules. Who makes the rules? It's certainly not the vast majority of people, it's a small group of people.
When all the nobles stood up against the one hundred and eight councillors, the outcome did not need to be explicitly stated by Wren, and Bardern already had a definite inference. In order to ensure that their position is not shaken and that their interests are not harmed or infringed upon, this small group of people will inevitably choose to compromise. Compromise is not a sign of shame and incompetence, but rather a sign of perseverance and maturity, and sometimes it takes no less courage to compromise than perseverance.
As for compromise, it is nothing more than making concessions, and if you don't give in, you will crash to death on the south wall, and if you give in, you will be safe, and you can still ensure your status and interests.
Badern made a decision in an instant, he looked up at Wren, "I think two seats might impress me more, maybe?"
"Although there are more seats, but there are only so many, you need two seats, which means that someone is going to be eliminated!", Wren stood up with a smile and stretched out his hand, Badern was stunned for a moment, and immediately came to his senses, he laughed, and he was calculated again, but he was in a good mood, not annoyed at all, but felt that talking to Wren was a very interesting thing. It was hard to imagine that this young guy who was only about the size of his own grandson could make a series of deals with a nobleman of his age, which was an eye-opener for him.
In the face of rising stars, or unstoppable rising stars, people are often willing to reach out to show their kindness.
The two hands clasped together, shook vigorously, and soon parted again.
"I'll send you. Badeen touched the personal belongings in his pocket, glanced at the bench, and gently pressed one hand on Wren's shoulder, "I have a hunting ground in the new city, I will invite you to hunt with you during the winter hunt, don't refuse." ”
In the face of such kindness, Wren naturally didn't shake his face, and immediately nodded in agreement, "Very good, I like to hunt, although I always miss my prey." ”
A small meeting is not enough to change the whole trend, but dozens of small meetings can change the future.
The Imperial Diet resisted the pressure from the people and pushed twelve candidates to come to power, becoming the newly elected members of the Imperial Diet. The civil rights fighters and the people who have been swayed by emotions are like abandoned puppies, full of reluctance, who try to win the approval of the aristocracy through marches, demonstrations, and other modest confrontation, but all this is to no avail. The painless demonstrations were not taken seriously by the nobles at all.
As some have said, when these untouchables find that the results cannot be changed, they will disperse themselves.
If nothing else, perhaps this demonstration is not much different from some of the demonstrations that have been held before, and in the end it will not be over, and it will become a topic of conversation after tea and dinner for a period of time, and it will become a topic of discussion among people in the countryside. But this time it was different, not only the Count of Twright stood up for these civil rights fighters, but also the business party represented by Sarcomomo, so that the vacillating position of some minor nobles caused a crack in the otherwise stable situation.
This rift, on October 27, broke out completely.
An unprecedented general strike swept the entire imperial capital, all factories, workshops, and shops were closed, and people held high a series of banners and slogans such as "Give power back to the people", "We also have the right to speak", "The country of the Germans belongs to all the Germans", and a series of banners and slogans began the largest, largest, and most advanced general strike and march in the Orlando Empire for the first time in more than 370 years.
Count Twright, the initiator of the civil rights movement, appeared at the front of the procession, sitting in a carriage with the carriage removed, his face slightly pale, and he sat there, without him speaking, without even any movement from him. He was like a spiritual leader, driving those behind him to take to the streets for his ideas.
Her Majesty the Imperial Emperor Pars immediately activated the emergency plan and convened an extraordinary parliament. In the hall of the Parliament, the nobles sat in groups of threes and fives, whispering to each other about the procession outside and their worries about the situation that would follow...... Or maybe it's a surprise.
The faces of several noble leaders were as black as the bottom of an iron pot that had been passed down for generations in a commoner's family, and the black could scrape off a layer of ash. They were the undisputed winners of the Imperial Diet's selection, with nine of the twelve seats divided between them, with the Empress Pars receiving only two and one to make up the numbers. Originally, this must have been a victory worth celebrating, but at this moment, they have become the target of public criticism.
On the podium, Gampon was talking to Empress Pars, and Grace's brother, Grace, was also present. He was dressed in the clothes of the Supreme Commander of the Imperial Army, sitting beside him without squinting, as the younger brother of Marshal Grace, his appearance represented the will of the Marshal and the family, and unswervingly supported any ideas of Her Majesty the Empress.
Several other golden nobles also attended, and the impact of this general strike was too much, and the life of the entire imperial capital was almost in trouble, people could not buy food, drink, or goods, and at the same time, they also temporarily stopped their work and suffered heavy losses. This general strike was not the cause of a single person or a single thought, but behind it was not only the movement of these ordinary people, but also the private support of the aristocracy, the approval of the merchants, and the intervention of the elite.
This is the revolt of the whole class against the Reichstag, not by a single individual or force.
When the time pointed to ten o'clock, everyone returned to their seats, Gan Wen picked up the small hammer made of pure gold in his hand and knocked on the golden bell on the table, and the dull but not harsh sound immediately covered all the noise in the Congress Hall, making the entire Congress Hall immediately quiet.
Wren sat in the last position on the left side of the podium, his eyes half-closed, as if he hadn't woken up. Culleon beside him swept the corner of his eye, and followed Wren's example, looking at his nose and pretending that he was asleep.
The golden aristocracy was full of contradictions and was not as united as they appeared to be. There are powerful families like Spitsnow, and there are families like Arcania that are on the brink of death. Eight golden families, Orlando has been prosperous for a long time, Ganwen has kneeling and licking the empress, and Grace has supported the reigning emperor no matter what, and these three have almost squeezed the other five into an awkward position. Coupled with the recent close relationship between the Antoan family represented by Vito and the Empress Palms, the other families have not had such a good time.
Of course, they always keep their position on the same page when it comes to the outside world, and they can't let these nobles see their jokes.
"According to the Imperial Constitution, the Prime Minister of the Empire has the power to convene an extraordinary parliament in the event of an emergency that is likely to affect the rule and stability of the Empire. Gan Wen first recited part of the charter to confirm that his behavior was not a violation of the law, and that he was polite and courteous, and no one had any objection to this. Gan Wen nodded and continued: "As we all know, there has been the largest and largest general strike in the history of the Imperial Capital, and all walks of life have fallen into a situation of work stoppage, and under the guidance and leadership of some nobles with ulterior motives, the common class is taking the initiative to extend its tentacles to areas that they should not touch. The purpose of today's extraordinary National Assembly meeting is to discuss how to resolve the strike and restore stability as soon as possible. ”
In a corner of the hall of the Congress, more than a dozen machines began to work together, and the tiny magic tide caused by the resonance of magic filled the small area with brilliant colors. The participants of this extraordinary congress were not only present, but also dukes and archdukes from various parts of the empire.
It's just that so far, no one has spoken, no one is a fool, the first one to speak may not be of any use, but it is possible to end up with the truth, rather than selling immature opinions, it is better to listen to what others say.
Maybe everyone had such a purpose, but no one spoke for a while, Gan Wen frowned, looked at the few big nobles sitting in the front row, and he directly called him, "Mr. Isaac, what do you think of this matter, and if you were asked to solve it, what method would you use?"
Isaac sneered and didn't stand up, "Duke Gampon, you don't have a good solution for such a wise person, I'm so stupid, how can I think of it?"
Isaac's words involve an adult story, he was born in the same year as Ganwen, and as a noble son who was bound to inherit the title of marquis, he did not show much political talent and wisdom. He grew up more like a very ordinary child, unfazed, and such people can be seen almost everywhere. But somehow, there was another guy named Ganwen beside him.
Without contrast, there is no harm. Compared with Ganwen, who is excellent in all aspects, under the strong contrast and contrast, Isaac seems a little "mentally retarded". I don't know when or where the phrase came from, "Compared to Ganwen, Isaac is a fool." ”
This rumor hurt Isaac deeply, and he still remembers it to this day.