Luke fulfilled his promise, Rachel's companions were all released, and the Raging Wave City Government Affairs Office even gave them a fund for activities. All these measures surprised this group of radical liberals, who didn't know about this Raging Wave.

What does the acting governor of the city want to do?

But since they were allowed to speak freely, these young people were naturally not polite. They printed a large number of leaflets and set up podiums in crowded places. They used impassioned speeches to denounce all the harsh policies of the empire and denounced the nobility.

The unfairness of privilege. They praise the superiority of a free country and describe a world where everyone is equal and everyone has opportunities.

According to their propaganda experience in other places, their speeches can easily win the support of middle- and lower-class people in some places, and even some businessmen who are dissatisfied with the status quo will provide them with help and funds.

The former Raging City was on the road to freedom and was a bright light leading the future of the empire. However, the arrival of the meteorite set the history of Raging City in reverse. He was appointed acting governor of Raging City, which brought a bright future to this city.

The promising city is pulled back into darkness.

So the liberals came, thinking that their arrival would definitely receive a heroic welcome.

But... without the plainclothesmen from the Sheriff's Department, the only audience for their speech was a few ragged homeless people.

The flyers they sent out were thrown everywhere.

The only intervention from the Sheriff's Department is to ask them to clean the place and not to damage the city's hygiene.

Rachel felt that the injury in her heart was more painful than the injury on her body.

Why?

Young liberals couldn't figure it out.

At this time, a carriage stopped next to the podium, and a well-dressed attendant came over: "Miss Rachel, please come over and meet me."

The carriage was very ornately decorated, and was surrounded by a group of horse-riding guards who were not easy to mess with. The liberal young people immediately gathered around to prevent Rachel from being attacked.

Rachel looked at the carriage warily, and then asked the attendant: "Who is your master?"

"My lord has a very distinguished status. You will naturally get the answer when you see him. Don't worry... No one in Raging Waves City dares to hurt you without Governor Meteor's nod."

"Okay, I'm going to see this gentleman." Rachel stopped her companion from following and followed the attendant to the carriage.

The car door opened, and there was a fat and greasy man sitting inside. He was wearing a tailor-made tuxedo and a top hat, holding an exquisite cane, and his fingers were covered with gemstone rings.

A complete nouveau riche.

Facing the fat man's smile, Rachel bowed slightly before getting into the carriage.

The car door is closed.

Rachel sat across from the fat man with vigilance, and then asked: "Who are you? What do you want from me?"

"My name is Yin Buer. I am a member of the Upper Council of Raging Waves City, the chief financial officer of Raging Waves City, and the most trusted and closest friend of Governor Meteor." The fat man asked Yin Buer. After introducing his identity, he said to Rachel:

"This is a private meeting, and I think I can answer some of your questions."

Rachel didn't expect that the person opposite was one of the five council members of Raging Waves City. Compared with the Meteorite and Viscount Inscolan she had seen, this person's image greatly lowered the overall level of the Senate of Raging Waves City.

"Did Governor Meteor ask you to come see me?"

Facing Rachel's vigilance, Senator Yin Buer smiled and said: "No, the Governor doesn't know about this meeting. I want to talk to you just because I'm passing by here.

Because in terms of my understanding of your liberal ideas, I should be the one who has the deepest understanding of your liberal ideas in Raging Waves City, except for the Governor of Meteor. You may not have thought that at first, when faced with the privileges of the nobility, I firmly believed that only free competition could bring out my business talents.

.”

Rachel said: "But you have become a new aristocrat, using the privileges you bought to suppress your competitors."

"You have to admit that spending money to buy titles within the empire is fair to everyone. And the purpose of my meeting with you is not to talk about the history of my fortune. I saw that your speech was very bad. Do you want to know the reason?

"

Rachel looked at her frustrated companions outside the window and asked unwillingly: "Why?"

"Because the quality of life of the citizens of Nutao City is superior to that of the free countries you talk about. In Nutao City, a ten-hour work system is enforced. Sundays are statutory rest days for all industries except for special positions.

Do you think the citizens of Raging Waves City will give up the ten-hour work system and go back to working fourteen hours a day, or even twenty hours a day?"

Rachel retorted: "Have you obtained the consent of the factory owners for the forced implementation of the ten-hour working day? It's not that I don't agree that this is a good system, but... but it obviously did not win the consent of the factory owners. They are the ones who push the world."

The main force in the development of civilization."

Rachel's words made Yin Buir shake his head helplessly: "You people have such noble thoughts, but you are far away from real life.

My factory was the first place to implement the ten-hour work system, and then I found that the completion speed of my orders did not slow down but accelerated. The pass rate was higher than I realized, and the workers no longer secretly sabotaged the machines.

.

So I used the money I spent to recruit supervisors to recruit a group of workers. The factory also started working for 20 hours. I didn't pay too much extra wages, but the production capacity doubled.

Do you think I would boycott the ten-hour workday?”

Rachel looked unbelieving: "How is this possible?"

"I don't know why this is, but this is the most amazing thing about Governor Meteor. And as the city's financial chief, I also found that the factory expansion has brought a lot of jobs. Workers have more private time, which has stimulated the entire city.

Increased consumption power.

When city tax revenue increases, more money can be invested in scientific research and urban infrastructure can be improved. And the people who can reap the greatest benefits from this are precisely us factory owners.

Let me tell you secretly that many countries that you think are free are sending people to study in Raging Wave City."

Yin Buer's last words made Rachel's face feel hot.

Although she didn't want to admit it, her experiences over the past few days told her that no one in Raging Waves City believed what they said.

People here have a higher sense of superiority!

"I still can't understand..."

"I can't understand either! How can you burst out with such vitality when you return to the authoritarian and privileged Raging City?

Governor Meteor brought miracles here.

I can only give you these answers. If you want to know more, you should go to the Governor."

Rachel's impression of Yin Boer had changed a lot. She stood up and saluted: "Thank you for clarifying my doubts. We know too little about this city. I will go to the Governor of Meteorite and hope he can answer

All my questions."

"Goodbye, Miss Rachel. Good luck!"

Rachel got out of the car, and after watching the carriage leave, she asked her companions to dismantle the podium, and then she hailed a taxi and headed to the Palace of Sisisay.

Luke is extremely busy these days.

A batch of No. 1 all-metal battleships will be completed soon. Except for the five ships delivered to the Raging Waves City Navy, the other seven ships have all been given to Madam Tasia's anti-smuggling fleet. The attack on the Leo Navy will officially begin.

After fully controlling a waterway leading to Leo's mainland, Raging Wave City's supply to the Windwatch Restoration Army will be more convenient.

The first batch of mercenaries from the Polaris Mercenary Group are arriving in Raging Waves City one after another. Luke has repeatedly reviewed the equipment and training given to them to ensure that they will not suffer too much loss after landing in Leo, laying the groundwork for subsequent mercenaries.

Adapt and lay a solid foundation.

During this period, Luke also met with Pan many times to discuss the support provided to him by Nutao City and the World Bank's investment project in Nutao City.

Regarding the investment in Haijiao District, Yin is mainly responsible for it, and Luke has naturally met Yin many times.

In the temporary office of the Sisi Sai Palace, Yin introduced Luke to a gift from the World Bank.

A drawing is spread out on the desk.

"This place is right next to Haijiao Port. The terrain is high and the entire port area can be seen. If you choose the location of the Governor's Palace here, all the materials can be allocated from the repaired port, which can greatly reduce the cost.

Project costs.

Of course, the project cost will be paid by the World Bank, which is considered as a thank you gift from us."

As the sound releases magic, the three-dimensional design of the Governor's Palace emerges from the drawing.

The Governor's Palace is located on a hill near Cape Port. From a high position, you can not only see the sea scenery, but also overlook the entire Cape area. The color of the Governor's Palace is mainly white, and the style is based on the tone of the traditional imperial castle.

There are many modern large window designs.

There are many details, and it can be seen that the designer is very careful.

Luke noticed Yin's expression. She seemed to like the Governor's Mansion more than he did.

"Thank you to the World Bank, and also to you and Pan. I want to build Nutao City into a dual-core city. The Governor's Palace is very well built here and the style is also very beautiful."

Yin was even more happy to receive praise. She used her magician's hand to adjust the position and size of the three-dimensional design, and explained to Luke in detail the functions of the rooms inside, as well as ideas and suggestions for decoration.

It's just that Yin hasn't realized it yet, she is now like a hostess who is thinking about how to decorate her new home.

It was as if she didn't know what the special intimacy she felt towards Luke was and when it appeared in her heart. Pan's indulgence and even implicit support prevented her from realizing that it was a taboo among Shuojin people.

, how dangerous it is.

Luke did what he could, but some things just couldn't be stopped.

Luke, who was full of worries, couldn't help but take out a candy from his pocket.

Yin watched Luke peel off the candy wrapper and put it in his mouth, his eyes seemed to be filled with beauty: "Have you been eating the candy I gave you?"

Luke looked at the empty candy wrapper in his hand and could only say: "I've been eating it... I remember what you said, if you want to smoke, just eat a candy. I have to admit, this kind of candy is very effective in quitting smoking. I even forgot what a cigarette is.

It tastes good.”

Hearing that he had helped Luke successfully quit smoking, Yin was even more happy: "When I had nothing to do, I made some more candies like this and added a lot of flavors. I originally wanted to send them to St. Lun City, but I will bring them to you tomorrow.

.”

"Okay, just so I've almost finished the candy you gave me last time..."

Luke and Yin looked at each other, and the atmosphere in the room gradually heated up.

At this time, a waiter knocked on the door and said: Miss Rachel is visiting.

Yin was so frightened that she immediately looked away, her cheeks turned red, and she said to Luke in a panic: "You have guests coming, so I won't disturb you. We will discuss the rest tomorrow... I will bring the candy."

"

Luke also retracted the emotion that almost crossed the line: "Okay, see you tomorrow!"

"See you tomorrow!"

The panicked Yin left Luke's office, and a moment later Rachel walked in with the attendant.

Luke sorted out his thoughts disturbed by the sound and reminded himself not to harm others or himself.

Then he asked Rachel to sit across from him: "The time you came to me was much earlier than I expected."

Rachel's attitude towards Luke was completely different from the last time they met. The facts she saw impacted the beliefs she had always believed in.

"I met Senator Yin Buer, and he told me a lot of things, letting me know why you dared to let us promote free thought in Raging Wave City.

In fact, I also talked with other citizens before meeting Senator Yin Boer."

Luke nodded: "Hearing is false and seeing is believing. Young people should have their own ideals, but they should also walk more and see more... practice more."

Luke's words touched Rachel greatly: "Yes, we know too little about Raging Waves City. It is a magical city. But... I think its current achievements are because of a ruler like you."

By.

Just like a monarchy, a wise monarch can bring prosperity to the country, but if Raging Waves City changes to a stupid governor, the city may decline rapidly.

Only under the rules of free competition can we ensure that the ruling class of a country or city is always managed by smart people."

"You are absolutely right! In fact, I support you liberals."

Rachel thought all the way and prepared a lot of arguments to have a fierce debate with Meteorite. She didn't expect that when she had enough ammunition and wanted to use all her firepower, the other party turned out to be one of her own?

Rachel opened her mouth, not knowing what to say, and finally managed to say: "You, you support liberals?"

"Of course, otherwise why would I let you all go? Wouldn't it be easier to lock you all in the mine?"

"But..." Rachel still couldn't understand: "You are the acting governor of Raging Waves City appointed by the emperor, a senior official of the Secret Intelligence Service, and a royal knight."

“Does this affect my support for liberals?”

Rachel was speechless, so she had to ask: "What is your purpose?"

"I want you to know that the current empire is not something you can realize your ideals by just shouting a few slogans.

Those free countries did not just shout slogans, they all experienced bloodshed and sacrifice, and it was the victory of the free army over the aristocratic army."

Rachel said: "Of course we know that our propaganda is to get more support. When enough people support us, we can launch an uprising and declare war on the imperial power and the nobility!

Let everyone be free!"

Luke smiled and said: "If you are determined to dedicate yourself to freedom, I think now is the best time.

I know information that you don’t know. At this time, the empire is engaged in a bitter battle with the Tedga Hills, and the banditry on the Western Front is also very serious. It can be said that for a long time to come, the empire’s internal control will be reduced to the lowest level in history.

the lowest.

If you launch an uprising around Raging Waves City, I can provide your Free Army with a lot of weapons and material support..."

Rachel stared, she didn't believe what she heard... But with the support of Raging Waves City, the liberals would definitely be able to quickly form an army of their own.

This temptation is hard to refuse!

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