It turned out that when Yuna and Ken Parela were talking to each other, people came to the top of the tower one after another.
Elfin and Elise, both of their brothers are struggling, and they are a little worried.
However, they were not so stupid that two people ran up to them. Their combat effectiveness was at the level of Thorz's students at best, and they lacked combat experience. If they came up like this, they would only be a hindrance.
So they called everyone else in the second branch, that is, all the students in the tactics class of Class VIII and the accounting department of Class IX. Their task is to protect the VIPs and clean up the puppet weapons in the Orchid Tower. With the experience of the Sassarant State, they are fully qualified.
Now that the distinguished guest was in need, and the students were also worried about the situation at the top of the tower, the two parties hit it off and came up relying on the strength of the crowd.
Of course, there must be some ill-considered aspects of this approach. Neither Markbon nor Shenji can defeat opponents with just a large number of people. But firstly, the students don't know this, and secondly, it's not the time for teaching. They can only use their eyes to signal them not to get too close. At the same time, the instructors except Rean stood in front of the students and tried to keep them away as much as possible. Protect it.
Ken Parella is a "performer" who likes to join in the fun. With such a large audience, his "performance" as a funny "clown" becomes even more powerful.
“The support rate of the Secret Service Support Section is almost equal to Crossbell’s rejection of the Empire.
Just a few days after the independence incident, the Empire sent troops to Crossbell, and then went to war with the Republic. The successive dangers have made the people of Crossbell panic. It would be strange if they still have a good impression of the empire at this time.
The Support Section did not obey the empire, but chose to resist secretly, and its ability to solve major incidents again and again gave people hope.
With them here, Crossbell would not have completely fallen. With them here, there might be a chance to return to the autonomous prefecture - that's right. "
"Yes, that's it." Yuna put her hands on her hips, looking proud.
Ken Parela asked again: "So what about now, one year and five months later? What has become of the people's reaction to the empire? Do you know?"
"What changes can there be?" Yuna disagreed.
"You are wrong, yes, and it is obvious." Ken Parela raised his hands and showed two numbers, "The current opposition and support ratio of the empire is about six to four, and this is the survey data from a month ago. The most recent It should be even higher - the idea of a unified tax rate in the eight major cities is not only a crackdown on the aristocracy, but also a clever move to win over the hearts of the states."
"How is this possible?" Yuna was stunned, and many others were also stunned, most of them were teenagers and girls.
"Don't you understand? That's because you are still students and have not had formal contact with society, and you don't know what the people really value. Girl, your name is Yuna, right? You don't look like you are from a famous family. "
The straightforward words aroused Yuna's pride.
"Yes, my family is just an ordinary family, so what? I don't think there is anything wrong with my family. I live a happy life, and I am very grateful to my parents."
"I didn't say what to do. It's better to say that this is a suitable sample for asking questions. What do you think your parents value most? Is Crossbell able to return to the autonomous prefecture? Or is the whole family safe and living a stable life?"
"Well..." Yuna scratched her cheek, "I wanted to answer the autonomous prefecture, but the answer is probably the latter. I went to study in Thors, and my parents were opposed to it at first."
"Very good, very honest answer. I like honest children, and I believe the same is true for His Excellency the Governor."
"Because Instructor Rean's students are all cute." Rufus smiled slightly.
"Who wants you to like it!!!"
Yuna, who went back hard, didn't know that the important thing was not to like her, but not to hate her.
Many of the things she did when she was young and ignorant were actually very dangerous.
Whether he wants to admit it or not, Crossbell has become part of the empire, and Rufus is the highest officer here.
As long as he gives an order, Yuna can be arrested at any time for spreading reactionary remarks and undermining social stability - looking at Vivi and Reinz who were previously controlled, you can tell that the empire is taking this very seriously.
Even if Rean, Claire and others are protecting her and they can successfully leave Rufus' jurisdiction, Yuna's family is also here, and any hint can make the Crawford family live a miserable life.
Fortunately, although Rufus is ruthless and capable when it comes to business matters, his normal behavior is generous enough and he won't behave like an underage student.
If he hadn't known this, Rean would have come down from Valima a long time ago to stop Yuna from making such remarks that were not suitable to be made in public.
Kenparela continued:
"You admire the Support Section so much, and your parents do the same, but what about the others? Let me put it bluntly, the lives of ordinary people are like this. Compared with major events such as the independence of autonomous prefectures, they are more concerned about their own lives.
What's for dinner tonight? Has the price of meat increased? Have vegetable prices increased? When can I earn more? How can I make my family’s life better?
That’s why a unified tax rate is a great move. If the tax rate is low, your income will naturally be high, and you can get it to 50-50 per month at most. 'Iron Chancellor' Gillias Osborne, although an enemy, is indeed a great politician. "
"Then, in the future of Crossbell, we won't care about protecting our hometown?" Yuna asked.
"How to manage? What can they do? If they are arrested, who will feed the family and take care of the children? Unless they are really forced to survive, they will not come forward.
Opposition was at its highest due to the shadow of war between the Empire and the Republic and the economic depression caused by the conflict.
Now the Empire is able to defend Crossbell, and the economy is more prosperous than before because of the Empire's full support. After finally getting a stable life, who would be willing to return to turmoil?
How do you think the empire merged with Chu Lai City? Now ask the people in Chu Lai how many people are willing to leave the empire?
Only big shots who are in high positions and don't have to worry about worldly things for a long time, and people like you who have never lived independently, will be obsessed with these things. "
Kemparela looked down at the students with a hint of sarcasm in his smile.
"However, big men often pay attention to strategy and know how to compromise and make concessions. They will not just fight and rush like you. Once the people are completely accustomed to the prosperity and stability brought by the empire, Crossbell will naturally become a part of the empire."
PS: Ken Parella’s character definitely has some shadow of DC’s Chou.
