Chapter 15: The Right Choice
The Chinese people are a nation that is naturally good at power scheming and politics. Although the former point is not reflected in Si Nanpei, however, the latter point is vividly expressed by him, even though he is a science student.
Scheming and politics are by no means synonymous, and there is a qualitative difference between them.
Playing conspiracy, dividing and co-opting, and using tricks to control people, the school advocated by Shen Buxiao is not what Si Nanpei is good at, and it can even be said that Sinan Pei has never studied the so-called power schemes at all, but when it comes to politics, how can Si Nanpei lag behind others?
Admittedly, Sinampei's emotional intelligence maybe, probably, seems to be ...... has a little bit of a hard injury, but he has an advantage that others can't match, that is, he can see the general trend clearly, and he has an upright plan, and no one can stop him in Lelan City.
Although Sinampe has been offending people since he entered the city, and even offended the vast majority of the people in the council, in terms of the entire city, he and Theresa have only offended a small number of people. And for the majority of people, whether ordinary citizens or artisans, their interests are not harmed.
Although he and Theresa did not enter the city today, they issued an order to raise taxes to the whole city with an iron fist, but this order was aimed at the rich, and in order to dispel the worries of the general public, Sinampei also brushed a small trick to make the civilians think that he and Theresa were not bad for money - even if Sinampe repeatedly emphasized that he would not be difficult with the poor, but if the people were worried and used by those predators, it would still be a particularly troublesome thing, this city, but he and Theresa had only a place to stay...... There is no room for error.
Since he chose to crack down on those rich people, Sinampei must win over the civilians.
The announcement of the dissolution of parliament this time is also to serve this purpose, to please the poor as much as possible, and to offend the rich anyway. Then you might as well do it perfectly.
This is a rather dangerous job, if he didn't have those mercenaries in his hands, Sinan Pei would definitely not dare to do it. Fortunately, His Majesty the Pope is indeed powerful enough, and Sinampei has already seen the exercises of his mercenaries in Roman City, so he has full confidence in their combat effectiveness.
The energy of businessmen is definitely not small. If they really want to launch a ruthless attack, they can also pull out a lot of combat power, if nothing else, let's just say that the thugs and caravan staff under their command are also combative...... In these years, trade at sea and on land is not without a small amount of danger. Correspondingly, everyone's combat effectiveness is not comparable to that of white-collar workers in the 21st century.
However, there are still people in the parliament who can be wooed......
For example, Varangi, who surrendered early. Although Si Nanpei didn't understand what he was thinking, and it wasn't clear whether he was really for Lelan City or had other plans, but Si Nanpei was not as suspicious as Cao Cao about people who could rest assured. Self-destruction of the Great Wall is a big no-no.
Then there's Speaker Benito.
On the night of the day that Theresa came forward to announce the dissolution of the parliament, the speaker secretly knocked on the door of Sinampei's residence with a cronie.
Sinampei and Theresa had already climbed into bed. Hearing the servant's announcement, Theresa grabbed Sinampei tightly, and her whole pretty face was full of reluctance: "Si, don't worry about those bastards, let him wait outside for the night." β
Of course, Sinan Pei knew that this was a girl's angry words, he smiled, and kissed his hostess and girlfriend. He quickly changed into his clothes and went to receive Mr. Benito.
It stands to reason that it is reasonable to see the speaker of the Lelan City Council and the head of the city council, and that Trissa should come forward, but the duchess is willful.
"Division. He is my steward and my plenipotentiary, and you can talk to him if you have something, and likewise, he is also the consul of Lelan City, and I ordered him personally. Does anyone have an opinion?" Theresa once declared in the city's central square.
So...... Everyone knows that it would be nice to go to this stranger if there is anything.
"Mr. Division. After the guest of honour and another period of unnutritious politeness, Benito took the lead in getting to the point, "There are some councillors who are quite dissatisfied with the policies of you and the countess. β
"I know that. And I'm afraid you're the most dissatisfied, right?" said Sinan Pei with a smile.
"But I don't have the slightest intention of raising the anti-flag. Benito was also a human spirit, and although he said some things that were quite taboo for both parties, the expression on his face did not change.
"If you plot to overthrow Miss Auvergne, you'll be the first person I want to kill. "Si Nanpei's kung fu is a little poor, but Cheng DΓΉ, who is smiling and not smiling, can still do it.
"What's the explanation?" Benito raised an eyebrow.
"You know, a bunch of stupid pigs can't make a big deal, and if you want stupid pigs to do it, you have to have a lion to rule it. We have an old saying in Seris, which is called 'One soldier will bear a nest'. Although the expression is different, it ......"
"It's all about the importance of leaders, isn't it?" Benitole said, "I didn't expect you to think of me quite highly." β
"That's right, the members of the council, if they want to form a joint force, they must have a leader who is skilled enough and has the prestige to convince the public, and I really can't think of anyone else who is qualified to do so except you. Sinampei narrowed his eyes, "On the contrary, it is really unexpected that you, who do not stay with the councilors and plot to regain the great cause of the city, come to me in the middle of the night." β
"I just made the wisest choice. I know that the Pope is standing behind you and the Countess, and they can't win. Benito shook his head.
"But do you really think that the Pope can play a decisive role?" Sinanpei raised an eyebrow. This will be a little uncomfortable for anyone to hear.
Although the contempt in this is not as good as that of "eating soft rice", it is not much better to rely on the reputation of relying on the pape's support to do evil everywhere.
"Well, the attitude of the Pope is important, but you and the Countess themselves are decisive. Benito was rather visibly weak, "You are capable, and the countess has the capital, and in the same way, neither you nor she have made any mistakes, and if you had entered the city, like a compromise with the council, I am afraid I would not have come to visit you in the middle of the night today." β
"So, in your opinion, it would be the right thing for me and Mademoiselle Auvergne to beat the council to death?"
"It turns out that it is. The point is, you really suppressed the council, so you are the strongest. And following in the footsteps of the strong is a choice that every smart person will make. (To be continued......)