Xiao Letian's analysis of problems is like peeling an onion. He peels off the chaotic surface of Britain layer by layer, revealing the cruel and bitter truth inside.
At this moment, Gladstone and the eavesdroppers truly understood how powerful Xiao Letian was. All his analyzes were completely based on interests and human nature. The darkest thoughts in the hearts of all the forces were completely exposed to the world at this moment.
Fortunately, this is a dark room, and these words are destined not to spread to the public. If the public knows that these big figures are so selfish and dirty, I am afraid that all political parties will suffer a serious crisis of trust.
Gladstone clenched his fists tightly and his expression was as uncomfortable as if he had been constipated for half a month. The grievances and injustices he had suffered over the years were like mud at the bottom of a deep pool, and they were stirred up by Xiao Letian's stick. .
"That's enough! Stop talking! You just want to show off your knowledge to me. Even if you study Europe and Britain more thoroughly than I do, so what? What can you change? What can I change! "
Gladstone, this is a grievance! Everything Xiao Letian said was true, and every one of them stung the biggest hidden worry in his heart. Britain did have such hidden dangers in its glorious and prosperous age. Xiao Letian was not talking nonsense. He was really an authentic British expert.
"Even if you understand everything, so what? I have endured all the difficulties and dangers all these years, and why on earth did I start the Liberal Party with my friends? Is it not to do something for the current crisis!"
"But who can understand my painstaking efforts? The high-level people are arrogant and lustful and short-sighted, the middle class are selfish and short-sighted, and the people at the bottom are insensitive and struggling to survive... Everyone is considering their own little calculations. Who thinks that ten years from now? Or even a hundred years from now?”
“When a nation loses its strategic vision, how far can it go and how long can it go?”
Xiao Letian grabbed Gladstone's wrist, "Yes! You are right, when these big political parties only consider the interests of their own parties and put the number of votes higher than the interests of the empire. , then no one will pay attention to the strategy for the next hundred years!"
"All they have to consider is whether they can be re-elected in the next term. All they have to do is the support of the people and the funds of the consortium!"
"Why does Benjamin's deep colonial thought always dominate the court? Because the actions led by their thoughts always see results in the fastest time!"
"To launch a war, judging from the strength of the British Empire, there is no reason to lose at this moment, and the news of victory is definitely just a dose of opium in the lives of the suffering people. While eating the roughest food, they can watch thousands of people overseas For a small victory kilometers away, they have no idea how much the empire has spent, nor how many children have lost their lives!”
"The industrial and commercial circles are not much better. They only know that by adding a colony, they can increase the market space somewhat, and their textiles and industrial products can be sold a little more..."
"Everyone seems happy, but no one has thought carefully about how long this model can last? It's still the old saying I just said, whoever carries out colonial expansion in this world has a brain problem!"
"Because the rich colonies have been divided up, and what is left is wasteland that no one wants. With your British population and your people's greed for enjoyment, do you think they will develop the Australian desert?"
"Haha, who would go to that kind of ghost place except to exile criminals? Even if it is developed for fifty years, the cost may not be recovered!"
"The critical point has been reached, Mr. Gladstone, the critical point has been reached! Benjamin's approach is destined to not work. I believe that the number of British people who are gradually awakening will be more and more. Too many people have realized the status quo. Changes must be made, otherwise the empire will be in danger if Benjamin and his people are allowed to continue their nonsense!"
"Please remember, you are not a careerist or greedy for authority, but Britain needs change at this moment, and it is Britain that needs you. You must remember this, it is Britain that needs you!"
"Only your strategy is the most beneficial to Britain. At this moment, only you are thinking about the glory of the British Empire in a hundred years, not just for that little power!"
A close friend! Gladstone suddenly felt a sense of grievance in his heart. His nose was sore and he almost cried. After all, he was a veteran politician. He knew that he could not mess up at this moment, so he quickly drank cold wine to divert his attention. force.
"Forget it, no matter how much you say, it's useless! You can't understand the resistance I encountered. Everything else is easy to talk about. My reform plan to increase infrastructure construction and reduce military expenditure has actually won the support of many industrial and commercial circles and Support from people in the financial community…”
"As you said, they have realized the weak investment in domestic affairs over the years, but...but only the compulsory education bill is still full of resistance!"
"I can even tell you clearly that if the reform of compulsory education could get the support of most elites, I would have been the prime minister of the empire long ago!"
Gladstone was not complaining to Xiao Letian. Everything he said was for the eavesdroppers to listen to. Taking advantage of this opportunity to eavesdrop on Xiao Letian, Gladstone was also putting pressure on those big shots in disguise. .
Hearing the depressing words of the leader of the Liberal Party, Xiao Letian suddenly burst into laughter. He wanted to hold it back but couldn't. He wanted to drink to divert the feeling, but the smile still burst out.
"Hahaha...hahahaha...ridiculous, really ridiculous! Hahaha..."
"You! Xiao Letian, why are you laughing?" Gladstone said angrily.
"Hahaha... I laugh at how the elites of the British Empire are so blind, and I laugh even more at you for falling into such childish caution... Hahaha!"
"One layer of window paper, just one layer of window paper, can't you guys break through it? Hahaha..."
Gladstone's face turned red with anger, "Xiao Letian... you'd better speak clearly. Don't take our politeness and friendliness as weakness. No one in this world has dared to laugh at our entire British leadership like this." !”
Xiao Letian shrugged, "Oh, don't be angry! I'm sorry...but...but I still can't help it...ah hahahaha..." Xiao Letian simply burst out laughing this time.
Old Jason, the vice president of the Bank of England who was sitting next to Crown Prince Edward, stood up angrily and wanted to curse, but before he could speak, Edward the Wine Glass blocked his mouth.
"Sit down! Who is Xiao Letian? Will he be stupid enough to dig his own grave? He must still have a reason that he has not yet told! Be patient, be a little more patient..."
"Your Highness... this guy is so arrogant! I finally understand why Benjamin hates him. No one can suppress the unruly nature of this man. Can such a fanatic really become my partner of the British Empire in Asia? ?”
Edward smiled bitterly and said, "Calm down, please calm down. I'm just exploring a possibility, and I haven't finalized it...but I'm still curious, what is the last layer of window paper?"
