Three minutes passed quickly, and the soothing music sounded. Cao Xiulan had a suitable smile on her face and spoke to Zhu Chongde who was ready next to her:

"The public vote will be held in five days, so let's get to the topic. I believe there is no need to say much about the development and changes of Shangguo over the years.

Minister Zhu, based on the questions collected by the people now, the question that everyone wants to ask the most is: Can democracy and imperial system exist perfectly at the same time?"

Zhu Chongde glanced at Cao Xiulan and was surprised. He didn't expect that such a question would be raised from the beginning. In fact, as a first-class national official, and to attend the show, Zhu Chongde knew that the most popular question was not this.

The most popular question is related to ascension - how sure are we to ascension safely? The question Cao Xiulan asked was that he could not even rank in the top ten.

But Cao Xiulan took out this problem. She was silent for three minutes, and then raised this question. This was... that forced Zhu Chongde to the corner.

In fact, when you ask this question at this time, there is only one answer - yes!

If Zhu Chongde dares to say that he cannot, everyone will doubt: Zhu Chongde, do you have any objections to the wise king?

Zhu Chongde was very moved in his heart: I hate women who are smart and understand politics. They can be fooled. This is a side that men cannot compare with. However, on the surface, Zhu Chongde had to answer as soon as possible:

"I think it can exist perfectly."

After saying it, I won’t say much; if I say too much in front of such a smart woman, I will easily fall into a trap.

Cao Xiulan did not let it go: "So, can Minister Zhu explain it? In fact, many people are worried about this!"

Another trap... Zhu Chongde was speechless. The potential meaning of Cao Xiulan's words is: Everyone is looking forward to the coexistence of imperialism and democracy, but everyone is also worried. Now, please Zhu Chongde, please dispel everyone's concerns!

Zhu Chongde really wanted to shout: What about the host who promised to be fair and just? Cao Xiulan is fair and just on the surface, but she is a firm supporter of the wise king ascending the throne! The most important thing is that Cao Xiulan is so smart that she maintains a fair and just attitude on the surface, and she performs perfectly.

Zhu Chongde was not opposed to the ascension of the wise king, but he was shot by a little woman, which made Minister Zhu a little unhappy. Even if he was unhappy, he still had to explain:

"In the past, people believed that imperialism was a country of one family. Therefore, many unfair things would happen, especially the emperor's power was too great, which made many things difficult to turn around.

But this is an immature imperial system! No system is unchanged, and no system is undesirable.

The biggest advantage of imperial system is that it can make the whole country unite and lead the whole country to overcome difficulties at critical moments.

The greatest benefit of democracy is that it can allow the country to develop freely and promote the progress of society and civilization.

But in fact, there is one phenomenon that people may not have noticed, that is: there has always been no democracy in the army, and the ideas in the army are more inclined toward the imperial system. There are also many management models of enterprise groups that continue the imperial system.

In other words, the imperial system has never disappeared, it is still around us.

Similarly, we can also say that the Shang Dynasty itself coexists between democracy and imperialism, and it is just a way of existence that everyone ignores."

After Zhu Chongde finished speaking, applause quickly erupted at the scene, and then more and more applause was increasing. After a while, applause was like waves. Everyone had never thought that the imperial system was so close to them.

Cao Xiulan was also a little stunned. Zhu Chongde cooperated very well. After Zhu Chongde's speech, it was considered formal and completely eliminated the barriers that the imperial system and democracy could not coexist.

Cao Xiulan continued to ask: "Minister Zhu believes that if the Shang Dynasty suddenly implements the imperial system now, will it be progress or regression?"

This is another problem, a problem for Li Xian to officially ascend the throne and become emperor. If something is "regressive", then no matter how strong Li Xian's prestige is, he will still be despised by the people. It is never a good thing to do things against each other.

Everyone focused their attention in front of Zhu Chongde again, and Zhu Chongde was also a little solemn. This question can almost be said to be the most critical question for Li Xian to ascend the throne and become emperor. If this question is not answered well, it can even affect the national security and future of the entire Shang Dynasty.

After hesitating for a little, Zhu Chongde finally spoke: "I think some issues cannot be simply evaluated by progress or regression. Sometimes, it also depends on whether they are suitable.

Let’s talk about democratic ideas, which have existed since ancient times. The earliest democratic ideas can even be traced back to before the birth of the state system, when everyone chose leadership through joint recommendations. In contrast, the imperial system developed slowly later.

The reason why the imperial system was able to develop was because of the fierce competition and everyone needed to join forces to keep warm.

Now that the Shang Kingdom wants to ascend to the fairy world, the environment we face is so similar to the past!

So I think that the country should keep pace with the times and adopt appropriate policies at any time so as to ensure that the country's foundation will last forever."

After Zhu Chongde finished speaking, everyone suddenly felt thoughtful. Yes, the situation is so similar now.

The words of Cao Xiulan and Zhu Chongde almost set the tone of this great ideological debate. However, Cao Xiulan is a smart person, so of course he knows that there must be an opposing side in discussing and discussing! Only by letting the opposing side emerge and then pressing hard can everyone be convinced (killing the chicken and scaring the monkey).

Therefore, Cao Xiulan's beautiful eyes circulated and she soon found a target that needed to be the opposition - a civilian, leader of the mercenary group, Wang Zijun.

Wang Zijun and his Fire Mercenary Group had been active in Shangguo very early; but later because Wang Zijun's family, Wang family, joined the Yuanshan Alliance and even led the Yuanshan Alliance for a time, the Fire Mercenary Group completely withdrew from Shangguo. Later, the Yuanshan Alliance was defeated, and Shangguo naturally started a liquidation.

But after the liquidation, it can only be liquidated, and the rest cannot be spared. Therefore, under the intentional guidance of the Shang Dynasty, many nobles, old forces, etc. in the defeated areas transformed one after another. Mercenaries were one of the good methods of transformation. At that time, the Fire Mercenary Group appeared again, but everything had to start from scratch.

Now, the Fire Mercenary Group has once again grown into a relatively excellent mercenary group, and Wang Zijun has become a firm follower of democratic ideas.

Seeing Cao Xiulan, Wang Zijun smiled faintly; however, there was a little loneliness deep in his eyes. Such a noble woman was afraid she was not qualified to pursue. After failure, she integrated into the Shang Dynasty again and finally gained citizenship.

Cao Xiulan spoke: "Captain Wang, I read your article. You are a firm supporter of democratic ideas. So, I wonder if you can explain your views?"

"Of course!" Wang Zijun spoke, "I think there are two issues that need to be considered.

First, democratic ideas have brought great success to the development of the Shang Dynasty, but no problems have occurred now, so I think democratic ideas should continue.

Second, the whole country is about to ascend, but the system is temporarily changed, just like a change of generals at the last minute. This move requires caution."

Cao Xiulan said oh, "Why do I seem to be no longer determined when I listen to Captain Wang's words? Captain Wang used to solve the problem of supporting democratic ideas!"

Wang Zijun's face turned a little dark: "This, Minister Zhu also said before, to keep pace with the times. I had thought it was a bit inadequate before, but now I have figured it out. If the imperial system can be guaranteed while perfectly ensuring the democratic system, and if the issue of changing generals in the last battle can be solved, then I will not oppose the imperial system."

"Shh..." The audience was booed.

What can Wang Zijun do? Facing a woman who obviously supports the ascension of the wise king, who is still a smart and powerful woman, Wang Zijun firmly believes that if he opposes the ascension of the wise king, he will be labeled as a treason immediately.

"I hate smart women!" Wang Zijun felt helpless; the little reputation he had accumulated was lost more than half; why did he become accustomed to the beginning, and he had to participate in this focus forum. Sure enough, there is no way to be good or bad, but only others will call him!

With the surrender of the opposing representatives, the Focus Forum quickly made a huge voice: Invite the wise king to ascend the throne.

(The New Year is open. After reading this book, you can try the new book "The Long Song of Bronze". Welcome to complain)
Chapter completed!