Luke fulfilled his promise, Rachel's companions were released, and the Angry Waves Department even gave them a sum of money for the event. The radical liberals were surprised by all these moves, and they didn't know what the acting governor of Angry Waves wanted to do.

But now that they are allowed to speak freely, these young people are naturally not welcome. They printed a large number of leaflets and set up podiums in crowded places. In their impassioned speeches, they denounced the current harshness of the empire and denounced the injustice of the privileges of the aristocracy. They praised the superiority of the free nation and portrayed a world where everyone was equal and had opportunities.

Based on their propaganda experience in other places, their speeches can easily attract the support of the middle and lower classes in some places, and even some businessmen who are dissatisfied with the status quo will provide them with help and funds.

The former city of Angry Waves is on the path to freedom, a beacon that will lead the future of the empire. However, the arrival of the meteor turned back the clock on history, and he was appointed as the acting governor of Angry Waves, which brought the city with a bright future back into darkness.

So the liberals came, thinking that their arrival would surely be greeted heroically.

But...... Without the plainclothes of the Sheriff's Office, the audience for their speeches was only a few ragged homeless people.

The leaflets they sent out were thrown everywhere.

And the only intervention of the Sheriff's Department is to let them clean up the place and not destroy the city's sanitation.

Rachel felt that the wound in her heart hurt more than the wound in her body.

Why?

Young liberals couldn't figure it out.

At this moment, a carriage stopped beside the podium, and a well-dressed squire came over: "Miss Rachel, my lord, please come and meet you." ”

The carriage was richly decorated, and there was a group of horseback guards around it that were not easy to mess with. Liberal young people immediately gathered around to prevent Rachel from being attacked.

Rachel looked at the carriage warily, and then asked the squire, "Who is your lordship?" ”

"My family's status is extremely noble, and when you see him, you will naturally get an answer. Rest assured...... Without the nod of the Governor of the Falling Star, no one in the City of Angry Waves would dare to harm you. ”

"Alright, I'll go see this sir." Rachel stopped her companions from following and followed the attendants to the carriage.

The car door opened, and inside sat a fat man with some greasy feeling. He wears a tailored tuxedo, a top hat, a fine cane, and a jeweled ring on his fingers.

A complete nouveau riche.

Rachel smiled at the fat man's face, bowed slightly, and then got into the carriage.

The doors closed.

Rachel sat warily across from the fat man, and then asked, "Who is Your Excellency?" What's the matter with me? ”

"My name is Yin Bu, a member of the Upper Council of Angry Waves, the treasurer of Angry Waves City, and the most trusted and closest friend of the Governor of Meteorite." The fat man said to Rachel after introducing his identity, "This is a private meeting, and I think I can answer some of the doubts in your minds. ”

Rachel didn't expect that the person opposite was actually one of the five councilors of Angry Waves City, compared to the meteorite and Viscount Yin Scolan that she had seen, this image lowered the overall level of the Upper Council of Angry Waves City.

"Did the Governor of Meteor tell you to come to me?"

In the face of Rachel's vigilance, Admiral Yin Bu smiled and said, "No, Your Excellency the Governor didn't know about this meeting, I wanted to talk to you, purely because I was passing by here for a temporary purpose."

Because when it comes to understanding your liberal thoughts, I should be the one in Raging Waves with the deepest understanding outside of the Governor of Meteorite. You may not think that in the beginning, I was faced with the privileges of the aristocracy, and I was convinced that only free competition could make the most of my business. ”

"But you're the new aristocrat, using the privileges you've paid for to crush your rivals," Rachel said. ”

"You have to admit that spending money on a knighthood within the Empire is fair to all. And the purpose of my meeting with you is not to talk about my family history. I saw that your presentations were very bad and want to know why? ”

Rachel looked out the window at her frustrated companions and asked unwillingly, "Why?" ”

"Because the quality of life of the citizens of the city of Fury is superior to that of the free countries you say. In the city of angry waves, the ten-hour working day is mandatory, and Sundays are legal rest days for all industries, except for special positions.

Do you think the citizens of Raging Waves will give up the ten-hour workday and go back to working fourteen or even twenty hours a day? ”

Rachel retorted, "Is the factory owner agreeing to the ten-hour workday?" It's not that I don't agree that it's a good system, but ...... But it clearly did not win the consent of the factory owners, who are the main force driving the development of world civilization. ”

Rachel's words made Yin Bu shake his head helplessly: "You people have empty thoughts that you think are noble, but you are far from real life.

My factory was the first place to implement a ten-hour workday, and then I noticed that my order fulfillment was speeding up rather than slowing down. The pass rate is higher than I realize, and the workers no longer secretly destroy the machine.

So I used the money to recruit overseers to recruit a group of workers, and the factory was also open for twenty hours, and I didn't pay much extra wages, but the production capacity was doubled.

Do you think I'll boycott the ten-hour workday? ”

Rachel looked incredulous: "How is this possible?" ”

"I don't know why, but that's the most amazing thing about the Governor of Meteor. And as the head of the city's finances, I also found that the expansion of factories has brought a lot of jobs. Workers have more personal time, which boosts the consumption power of the whole city.

With more tax revenues, cities can invest more money in research and improve urban infrastructure. And the people who can reap the most benefits from this are precisely us factory owners.

I'm secretly telling you, many of the countries you think are free are sending people to study in the city of angry waves. ”

Yin Buhl's last words made Rachel's face hot.

Although she didn't want to admit it, the experience of the past few days had taught her that no one in Angry Waves City believed what they said.

The people here have a higher sense of superiority!

"I still can't understand ......"

"I don't understand it either! How can the authoritarian and privileged Angry Waves City burst out with such vitality?

The Governor of Meteorite has brought miracles here.

I can only give you these answers, and if you want to know more, you should go to the Governor. ”

Rachel's impression of Yin Bull changed a lot, and she stood up and saluted: "Thank you for your doubts, we know too little about this city. I'll go to the Governor of Meteor and hope he answers all my questions. ”

"Goodbye, Miss Rachel. Good luck! ”

Rachel got out of the car and told her companions to dismantle the podium after seeing the carriage leave, and then she flagged down a taxi and headed for the Palace of the Sicisay.

Luke has a busy schedule these days.

The construction of a batch of all-metal warships will soon be completed, and all but five delivered to the Navy of Angry Waves will all be given to Lady Tasya's anti-smuggling fleet. The assault on the Leo Navy will begin in earnest, and once a shipping route to the mainland of Leo is fully controlled, it will be easier for Angry Waves to supply the Windwatcher Restoration Army.

The first batch of mercenaries of the Polaris Mercenary Regiment are arriving in Fury Waves one after another, and Luke has repeatedly reviewed the equipment and training given to them to ensure that they will not suffer too much loss after landing on Leo, laying a good foundation for the subsequent mercenaries to adapt.

During this time, Luke also met with Pan several times to discuss the support given to him by the city and the World Bank's investment projects in the city.

Regarding the investment in Haijiao District, it is mainly Yin who is in charge, and Luke has naturally seen Yin many times.

In his makeshift office at the Palazzo de la Sicisay, Yin introduced Luke to a gift from the World Bank.

A drawing unfolds on the desk.

"This place is right next to Haijiao Harbor, and the terrain is high enough to take in the whole port area. If you choose the Governor's Palace here, all the materials can be transferred from the renovated port, which can greatly reduce the construction costs.

Of course, the cost of the project is paid by the World Bank, which is a thank you gift from us. ”

As the sound unleashes its magic, a three-dimensional plan of the Doge's Palace emerges from the drawings.

The Governor's Palace is located on a hill near Cape Harbor, and it has a commanding view of not only the sea, but also the entire Cape District. The Doge's Palace is dominated by white, and the style adds a lot of modern windows to the traditional imperial castle tone.

There are many more details, which can be seen that the designer has put great care.

Luke noticed Yin's expression, and she seemed to like the Doge's Palace more than she did.

"Thank you World Bank, and thank you and Pan. I wanted to make the city a dual-core city, and the Doge's Palace was built here very well and beautifully. ”

Getting praised, the sound is even happier. She used the hand of a magician to adjust the orientation and size of the three-dimensional plan, and explained to Luke in detail the functions of the rooms inside, as well as ideas and suggestions for decoration.

It's just that Yin hasn't realized it yet, and she's like a mistress who is thinking about how to decorate her new home.

It's like she doesn't know what her special affection for Luke is, and when it appears in her heart. Pan's indulgence, even implicit support, made her unaware of how dangerous it was because it was a taboo for the shimmering gold people.

Luke did what he could, but there were things that he couldn't stop if he wanted to.

Luke, full of worries, couldn't help but take out a candy from his pocket.

Yin watched Luke peel off the candy wrapper and put the candy in his mouth, and his eyes seemed to add a beautiful look: "The candy I gave you, have you been eating it?" ”

Luke looked at the empty candy wrapper in his hand and had to say, "I've been eating...... I remember your words, if you want to smoke, eat a candy. I have to admit that this sugar is very effective for quitting smoking, and I have forgotten what cigarettes taste like. ”

Hearing that he helped Luke successfully quit smoking, Yin was even more happy: "When I had nothing to do, I made some of these candies and added a lot of flavors. Originally, I wanted to send it to the city of St. Lun, but I will bring it to you tomorrow. ”

"Okay, I almost finished eating the candy you gave me last time......"

Luke and Yin stared at each other, and the atmosphere in the room gradually heated up.

At this moment there was a knock at the door of the chamberlain, saying, "Miss Rachel is visiting."

Yin immediately withdrew her gaze in fright, her cheeks were hot and crimson, and she said to Luke in a panic: "You have a guest visiting, I won't disturb you." We'll talk about the rest tomorrow...... I'll bring the sugar. ”

Luke also retracted the emotion that almost crossed the line: "Okay, see you tomorrow!" ”

"See you tomorrow!"

Panicked Tone left Luke's office, and Rachel followed the attendant in.

Luke cleared his thoughts that had been disturbed by the sound and reminded himself not to harm others and himself.

Then let Rachel sit across from him: "You came to me much earlier than I expected. ”

Rachel's attitude towards Luke is completely different from the last time they met. The facts she saw shocked the beliefs she had always believed in.

"I met with Colonel Yoon, and he said a lot to me about why you dare to allow us to propagate free ideas in the city of Angry Waves.

In fact, before meeting with Legislator Yoon, I also talked to other citizens. ”

Luke nodded: "Hearing is believing, seeing is believing, young people should have their own ideals, but they should also go more and see more...... Practice more. ”

Luke's words touched Rachel greatly: "Yes, we know too little about the City of the Raging Waves, it's a magical city. But...... I think it's where it is now because of a ruler like you.

Just like a monarchy, a wise monarch can bring strength to the country, but if the city is replaced by a stupid governor, it can cause the city to decline rapidly.

Only in the rules of free competition can it be guaranteed that the ruling layer of a country or city is always managed by smart people. ”

"You're absolutely right! Actually, I'm for you liberals. ”

Rachel thinks all the way and prepares a lot of arguments for a heated debate with the meteorite. I didn't expect that when I had enough ammunition and was about to fire at full power, the other party turned out to be my own people?

Rachel opened her mouth, not knowing what to say, and finally squeezed out a sentence: "You, you support the liberals?" ”

"Of course, why would I let you all go. Wouldn't it be easier to keep all of you in the mines? ”

"But ......" Rachel was still a little incomprehensible: "You are the acting governor of Angry Waves City appointed by the Emperor, a high-ranking official of the Secret Intelligence Bureau, and a royal knight. ”

"Does this affect my support for liberals?"

Rachel was speechless, and she had to ask, "What is your purpose?" ”

"I want you to know that the current empire is not something that you can achieve with a few slogans.

Those free countries are not shouting slogans anymore, they have all experienced bloodshed and sacrifice, and it is the victory of the free army over the aristocratic army. ”

"We certainly know that our advocacy is all about getting more support," Rachel said. When there are enough people supporting us, we can start an uprising and declare war on the imperial power and the nobility!

Set all free! ”

Luke smiled and said, "If you have the determination to die for freedom, I think now is the best time."

I know what you don't know, but at this time, the empire is in the midst of a bitter battle with the Tedgar Hills, and the bandits on the Western Front are also very serious. It can be said that for a long time to come, the Empire's internal control will fall to its lowest level ever.

If you start an uprising around Rag Waves, I can support your Free Army with a lot of weapons and supplies......"

Rachel's eyes widened, she couldn't believe what she heard...... But with the support of Angry Waves, the liberals can definitely quickly assemble an army of their own.

It's hard to resist this temptation!

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