Yingnan's inauguration ceremony was relatively simple, without much foreplay. The only grand event, the king's witness, could not be held due to force majeure.
The force majeure factor here means that the king has completely lost his power.
Therefore, at 8:10, accompanied by the familiar "Yingnan March", Zhou Li and Eluma came to the Jordan Circle Center Square under the escort of twelve guardian shields. Here, he will receive the first ceremony - the oath.
The government official who serves as the "pledge bearer" has already been waiting here. He is wearing a straight Yingnan uniform, holding the Yingnan bill in both hands, and looking solemnly at the magnificent statue in front of him. The statue is of a man with a resolute face. He was the pioneer who ignited the first revolutionary flame in that power war, and was also the first brave man to die under the butcher knife of a noble.
When Zhou Li took a step forward and stood side by side with 123, 123 put the book in his hand on the wooden platform in front of him, then he raised his hand and shouted loudly:
"I swear that after I take office as Grand Consul, I will remember the Constitution of Yingnan and abide by every law and regulation. I will dedicate myself to the glory and people of Yingnan and protect the city of Jordan."
According to convention, after the 123 oath is completed, Zhou Li should repeat the 123 oath to complete the ceremony. However, what everyone did not expect was that Zhou Li stood in front of the stone slab with the amplification array and did not repeat his declaration of office.
Zhou Li turned around, followed by hundreds of officials or nobles, and a hundred civilians as witnesses watching. Zhou Li's gaze swept over everyone, it was a gaze that was neither humble nor arrogant, and everyone was looking at them equally. After a long time, he stood in front of the stone slab and said:
"It's pointless to take an oath. My coming here really has nothing to do with these oaths."
The sound was like a loud bell, and everyone was stunned. Only Christine slapped her forehead and knew that things might not be peaceful next. At this time, the crowd had begun to get a little excited, and displeasure expressions appeared on the faces of the nobles. To them, this kind of rule-breaking behavior was very disrespectful to them. As for those officials, although they were quite annoyed by these so-called declarations, after all, this kind of thing was established by convention, and they could only accept it silently.
As for those civilians?
Fun people just want to watch fun.
"I only have three things to do when I come to Jordan this time."
Facing the people with different expressions and thoughts, Zhou Li stretched out three fingers and said word by word:
“Save people, save people, or fucking save people!”
Facing the crowd in the audience who were screaming in surprise, Zhou Li raised the corners of his mouth, and a sharp look flashed in his eyes. He stretched out his hand, and the black mist dissipated instantly, but the pressure at that moment made the crowd suddenly quiet.
"I am not here for money or profit this time. I just want to save these civilians and save the people who should not die here."
When Zhou Li said these words, the nobles in the audience were shocked. They had never thought that Zhou Li would take sides so nakedly, and that the people he was taking sides were actually these idiots. But soon, some smart nobles reacted. They guessed that this was just Zhou Li's superficial rhetoric, and he still had other ideas of his own behind his back.
Yes, their guess was correct, of course Zhou Li still had his own ideas.
"But, I discovered something."
At this time, the oath-taking platform became Zhou Li's podium. General Christian did not issue an order, and all the guards did not dare to act privately. They could only allow Zhou Li to turn this place into his territory. Zhou Li put the stone slab aside as a standing microphone and said, "Some people have become Jordan's moths."
"Duke Mintz, who controls the Gospels, turned into a werewolf and staged a good show of killing myself to deceive everyone. The purpose was to get the Gospels into his own hands."
A scroll was thrown out, and it was Duke Mintz who looked like a werewolf. Before this was over, Zhou Li threw out another scroll. The photo on it was none other than Duke Mintz's wife, Mrs. Meia. Looking at the confused people in the audience, Zhou Li sneered and said:
"Mrs. Meia, the wife of Duke Mintz, transformed herself into a succubus for her own selfish desires. She controlled her husband and a group of officials to make profits for her. In order to obtain money, she controlled an industrial chain of human trafficking. "
Before it was over, under the horrified gaze of the nobles, Zhou Li threw out three more scrolls.
"The entrepreneur who exploits workers to the extreme but is still not satisfied, so he transforms himself into a vampire. In order to cover up his unfair behavior towards young children, he pretends to be a bandage monster to destroy evidence and stage a fake death count. There is also the Count who fakes his own death because of profit. He was infected with the plague by the waste materials discharged from Earl Wei's factory, and finally deteriorated into a monster called the Plague Son."
One after another, scrolls that looked like judgment books were displayed in front of everyone. At this time, these nobles and bureaucrats were trembling, but this was not repentance, but anger. Soon, the first rebel appeared.
"Zhou Li! Don't forget that the Nobility Act prohibits calling the Duke directly. This kind of matter must be handed over to a private court. You are not qualified to take this matter..."
Looking at the nobles who were pressed to the ground by the black mist and did not dare to move, Zhou Li said expressionlessly: "I am now a consul and enjoy the power of wartime legislation. I can tell you clearly that all habits will start now The law is abolished in Jordan and all legal privileges are cancelled, do you understand?"
"You are... lynching... I want to sue you."
Facing the noble's intermittent words, Zhou Li smiled. He commanded the black mist to hang the noble high in the air, dangling in the air like a piece of bacon.
"Yes, this is a private trip. And what I want to tell you is that next, the private trip called the Brave will be carried out in Jordan without any blind spots."
After seeing the signal, Azi and Ain, who were hidden in the crowd, quickly asked reporters to start filming and broadcast live on the Jordan Evening News.
Zhou Li's black eyes without any emotion slowly swept across the nobles, officials, and civilians in the audience. Some people would lower their heads after being exposed to the deep gaze. Some people responded to Zhou Li boldly, and some people, Use anger to cover up your inner fear.
"I now formally declare three wartime acts."
After confirming that the audience was quiet, Zhou Li took a deep breath and said loudly:
"First, all nobles are prohibited from any commercial or political activities until Jordan is lifted. Everyone must stay in their own fiefs, and those without fiefs must stay in their own mansions. Unless necessary for purchasing, no one is allowed to enter or leave the nobles. territory."
As soon as these words came out, the whole hall was shocked. The nobles who had been prepared to take the land of the dead civilians into their pockets suddenly felt angry. They were already submitting disaster relief applications to the government. Once approved, they would have the right to select the land in advance. But now, Zhou Li's law directly crushed them to death, and all their original plans were shattered.
"I don't accept it! What you did is restricting our personal freedom. Why should we all bear the responsibility for the mistakes committed by a few nobles?! I don't accept it!"
The bald man stood up suddenly, pointed at Zhou Li and shouted: "You are doing this to make the entire Jordan an enemy! Leading a pariah to power is already disrespectful to us! Now you dare to speak nonsense, even if you are a powerful ruler Official, no..."
Zhou Li, who stepped on the bald man's head without any scruples and appeared instantly from the stage, looked at the crowd retreating around him and said in a cold voice: "I am a brave man. The President of the Twelve Quarters will be surprised when he sees me." You must bow respectfully. She is a demigod and also my leader. I hope you will maintain the most basic respect, otherwise..."
The exquisite force blasted the man into the ground. Zhou Li waved his hand, and the black mist rolled up the unconscious bald man and turned it into a second piece of air-dried bacon.
Grain harvest
"I won't respect you."
"But it's still too much."
The white-haired old man used crutches to support his body. As the most prestigious among the nobles, he didn't seem to care about the gap in status or age, and took the initiative to bow to Zhou Li.
"My name is Beta, and I have met Mr. Zhou Li."
Although he was ninety years old, he saluted Zhou Li preemptively. The old man's wisdom made the nobles on the side sigh with emotion. It seemed that the old man was showing weakness, but in fact, he was wearing down Zhou Li's gradually rising momentum.
Ten seconds passed...thirty seconds passed...one minute passed.
The old man who was still bending down felt a little sore and numb in his back, and his lowered face was full of doubts.
Why doesn't he help me?
Two minutes passed, and the silence in the audience made the old man feel a little embarrassed. He did not expect that Zhou Li was not prepared to help him at all, and he was not even polite. In desperation, the old man straightened up and said to Zhou Li:
"We nobles are also human beings, Mr. Zhou Li. Each of our families has young and old, and many civilians work in our homes. If you implement this law, how many civilians in Jordan will be displaced and lose their jobs? We nobles It’s also for the sake of the common people, so there’s no need for us to be too absolute.”
clever!
Everyone's spirits were lifted, and they immediately admired the old man's wisdom. The old man did not use the so-called noble glory or the power of the nobles to suppress Zhou Li, because he did not care about these at all. But the old man used civilians as bargaining chips to negotiate with Zhou Li, which hit his weak spot.
You righteous warrior, do you want to watch these civilians living on the streets?
"Oh, it doesn't matter, I have a second law."
Zhou Li smiled, and then the second law appeared in everyone's ears.
"Second law, from now on, all monthly contributions, dividends, and resources originally meant for nobles will be used to help civilians. This part of the property will be distributed by the Knights Templar, and no one is allowed to participate in it."
Damn it, you still have this trick?
Before the pale old man could speak, Zhou Li took a step forward, feeling a sense of coercion. He looked at the old man and said with a smile: "Since you are so kind-hearted, I will do it for you. Don't worry, everyone is kind-hearted. I will use all donations to the common people and will not embezzle even a cent."
The old man immediately shut up. He now remembered the advice that the blond nobleman "Diesai" had given him before. He shook his head at the surroundings, trying to stop others from resisting.
However, what he didn't expect was that these nobles understood the wrong meaning.
"Yes, we cannot agree to that."
The man named Nala stood up and said to Zhou Li: "No matter what, you cannot restrict our personal freedom. Even if you are the Grand Consul, you cannot block all of us without any support."
"Reliance?"
Zhou Li raised his eyebrows, and Nala immediately ran backwards, fearing that he would be hung in the air to dry. However, what he didn't expect was that Zhou Li suddenly became very talkative, shrugged and said to him:
"Okay, I'll give you proof."
Zhou Li snapped his fingers, and a man wearing a scale robe slowly walked out from the side. Zhou Li walked up to the man, took off the warrior's exclusive bag from his waist, pulled out a piece of paper engraved with the scale rune, and casually said to the nobles in the audience: "Starting now, I will give you a chance to lift the ban."
"I will connect with the God of Justice. You only need to say a word in front of me, and I can lift the ban on your family."
Looking at the silent nobles, Zhou Li smiled sarcastically, raised the paper in his hand, and a joking expression appeared on his face: "Now, you can ask me what I need to say."
Suddenly, many nobles understood the sinister intentions of Zhou Li. Once they raise questions, Zhou Li will definitely ask them to say: "I have never had any improper transactions with Mrs. Meia, Count Mintz, Hillary, Count Asman and others."
Some nobles can guarantee that they have not made any improper transactions, but they cannot guarantee that other nobles have not made any transactions. Once this membrane is broken, all those who dare not swear in front of Zhou Li will be labeled as "weird lackeys".
You are so cruel.
Looking at the paper in Zhou Li's hand, the faces of a group of nobles seemed to have opened a dyeing workshop, with red, blue, and purple colors constantly switching, like dyed eggplants. After a while, Zhou Li smiled as he looked at the uncertain crowd.
"If you don't cherish the opportunity, don't blame me."
Putting away the useless paper that could not penetrate the barrier to contact the gods, Zhou Li clapped his hands and said, "Then, I am going to announce the third law."
"Everyone must have this item within three days."
At this time, Zhou Li's expression was serious. He walked to Eluma's side, stretched out his hand, and pieces of black paper appeared on the high platform. He looked at the puzzled crowd and said solemnly:
"I will distribute these papers to everyone within three days. Each family will receive a piece of paper, write their name on the paper, and then use this as a voucher to receive relief."
After showing the black mist on the paper, Zhou Li continued: "My suggestion is that you stop trying to snatch other people's black paper and get more relief. Each piece of paper has unique elements. Once a family owns multiple pieces of paper, Black paper, direct heavy fines."
After giving this puzzling order, Zhou Li slowly turned around. He looked at 123, who was already stunned, and said gently to him:
"Just in time, you're still here."
"Please tell me the three laws again. I'm afraid some people won't dare to listen."
