Earth Era

"Triggering waves of protests, popular riots, and even armed resistance are actually just superficial phenomena. At a deeper level, these economic reform policies will seriously divide our society and re-create different classes. Because the taxes are too heavy, the people In addition to three meals a day and the most basic leisure and entertainment, they will not have any remaining energy to create more value, which also means that the channel for class advancement will be blocked. Wu Wei, you know what this means What?"

"Of course I know, but I don't think this is set in stone. You should also know that the policy tilt is just a temporary measure. Once this crisis is over, everything will return to its original state. I would like to ask you, Minister Han, If our civilization becomes extinct right here, what value will the high welfare, high mobility, and all the things you think are beautiful have?”

"Adopting a more moderate approach to reform the economy does not mean that our civilization will become extinct here. You are confusing the concept. I specially convened scientists to discuss this, and they concluded that 40% of the investment will certainly Accelerating the emergence of scientific breakthroughs, but investing 20%, or less, does not mean that we will not be able to achieve breakthroughs before we become extinct.”

"This is really just a question of probability. I agree with your point of view. So, do you think it is a good deal to exchange a higher risk of civilization extinction for economic and social stability?"

"Yes or no, this requires another discussion, but do you know that once the class is locked and vested interest groups emerge, they will inevitably gradually erode the government and eventually seize power, thus becoming the staunchest supporter of the current system. Is this the case? Do you mean that it can be changed by changing the system? Your so-called economic reform plan will be endlessly poisonous, and even our civilization may not be destroyed by natural disasters, but may be destroyed by civil strife."

"Minister Han, I don't think alarmism and sensationalism have any value here."

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A serious meeting attended by all high-level human governments almost turned into a debate between Han Luochang and Wu Wei. It seems that not only Wu Wei but also Han Luochang are fully prepared for this.

Wu Wei was the person Shen Qingyuan pushed to the forefront, but Shen Qingyuan didn't know if there were other forces behind Han Luochang.

It seemed that because Han Luochang listed all the refuting reasons, no one else in the conference room came to speak. People just followed Han Luochang and Wu Wei's ideas, constantly thinking and recording.

The debate between the pros and cons was destined to be lengthy and cumbersome. After more than an hour, no one could convince the other side. The situation seemed evenly matched, but Shen Qingyuan knew that the situation was beginning to go against him.

The reason is simple, he is the head of state. And people are very aware of their tendencies. Under such circumstances, silence and refusal to express one's stance are actually expressing one's stance.

"Maybe I was too impatient. I rashly raised this issue before I could win enough supporters and power." Shen Qingyuan sighed secretly in his heart: "But I have no time to wait."

In normal times, such a significant reform would have been brewing slowly, with a lot of publicity and adjustments, and would not be proposed until it had a certain basis of public opinion. And this time is very likely to be as long as thirty or even fifty years. Now, less than half a month has passed since the idea came up and was actually discussed at the meeting.

The current stalemate situation is actually due to one's long-standing prestige. If the other heads of state were replaced, I am afraid that they would be unanimously rejected as soon as they were proposed.

Shen Qingyuan knew that the longer he delayed, the worse the situation would be for him. Now, it's time to make a decision.

"Let the vote begin."

Under normal circumstances, a meeting of this level would last anywhere from a few hours to a few days. Various different viewpoints will be fully put forward, and various characters will take turns to speak, supplemented by various private communication, coordination, compromise, etc., before a decision is finally made at the meeting. But Shen Qingyuan has the power to break or change the meeting agenda. Because he is the leader.

People looked at Shen Qingyuan in surprise, and even Wu Wei looked puzzled. In the original plan, after Wu Wei, there were several other heavyweights who supported our side to appear, but now it seems that they may not have a chance to appear.

The results of the vote came quickly. There were 169 votes against, 129 supporters and eight abstentions. There was a majority of negative votes.

Shen Qingyuan slowly raised his head, his eyes full of irresistible majesty.

"The supporting votes accounted for 42.15%. The opposing votes accounted for 55.22%. The opposing votes accounted for the majority. But the supporting votes have exceeded 40%. According to the government charter, As the head of government, I have the power to force the passage of an agenda when it has more than 40% support."

The huge conference room immediately became so quiet that you could hear a pin drop. At this moment, both supporters and opponents looked at Shen Qingyuan in shock, as if they were looking at a madman.

The government charter does stipulate this, and this is indeed the power possessed by the head of state. However, which head of state will actually use this power? Doesn't he know what this means?

After the establishment of the existing system, no head of state in history has ever used this power.

When the opponents form a majority, it must mean that the different interests have not yet reached a compromise. Even if such a policy is promulgated, it will almost certainly not be implemented. Moreover, once the head of state uses the power of forcible passage, it obviously means that the head of state has no other way to solve the matter. This will not only make people doubt the head of state's ability to control, but also a huge blow to his prestige.

Moreover, this situation often does not mean the implementation of policies, but the intensification of conflicts. This is simply acting recklessly, and as the head of the government, it’s just that he doesn’t have enough tactics to solve the problem. He acts recklessly like a child out of anger. Is this what the head of state should do?

Shen Qingyuan knew these things very clearly, but Shen Qingyuan didn't care. Shen Qingyuan only hopes to send a signal through these actions to let people understand that he has made up his mind. No matter what, I will continue to implement this policy. If anyone wants to stand in the way, be prepared to bear your own wrath.

There was buzzing discussion in the venue, and the host of the meeting had to stop it loudly: "Silence, silence!"

People finally calmed down, and Shen Qingyuan stood up directly, scanned the audience again, and then coldly uttered two words: "The meeting is dismissed."

Shen Qingyuan knew that this night was destined to be a sleepless night for many people. It may be time for people to make the final choice, and it is time for them to carefully plan for the implementation of policies in the next period of time.

Zhao Yang, the top person in charge of the intelligence agency, and General Lei Zhen, the top person in charge of the military, had preceded Shen Qingyuan to his office and were waiting. Facing these two absolute confidants and most loyal supporters, Shen Qingyuan also showed no politeness, but directly ordered: "Lei Zhen, order the entire army to enter the second level alert state. Every building with a population of more than 100,000 people, Regardless of spaceship, factory or space base, a military team of no less than ten people must be stationed. Zhao Yang, you immediately collect the list and information of opponents in the government, and use surveillance methods if necessary."

There was something unusual in this order, but it was not beyond the expectations of the two of them. The two of them followed the order and left. A moment later, the secretary brought some news that surprised Shen Qingyuan.

"Head of State, Minister Han hopes to have a talk with you."

Shen Qingyuan was silent for a moment and said, "Let him come in."

Han Luochang walked into Shen Qingyuan's office half a minute later and said directly: "Führer, I object to your decision. I think you should think about it again."

Shen Qingyuan said calmly: "No one can resist the things decided by the plenary meeting. As a senior government official, what you need to do is not to question the decision of the meeting, but to think about how to implement it."

"Head of State, why are you so eager to implement this policy? Even if the content of the policy remains unchanged, it would be good to suspend implementation and give it more buffer time. I don't understand the reason."

Han Luochang was a stubborn person, and Shen Qingyuan knew that if he didn't give him a reason, he might really resist his order. Although he could be removed, Shen Qingyuan was unwilling to do so.

However, can I really tell him about my physical condition and tell him that I am so anxious because I am worried that the next head of state will not have the courage like myself?

Shen Qingyuan knew that he couldn't do that.

Sighing in his heart, Shen Qingyuan did not answer, but said: "Luo Chang, do you know about Han Yue and Fusheng? I think they are a good match."

There was a flash of struggle in Han Luochang's eyes, but he still said: "Führer, I also think they are a good match. But I also think that private matters have nothing to do with official matters."

Shen Qingyuan looked deeply at Han Luochang, and Han Luochang also looked at Shen Qingyuan calmly, without any aversion in his eyes.

Shen Qingyuan knew that there was no force behind pushing Han Luochang to oppose him. The reason why Han Luochang did this was because he really believed that doing so would bring disaster to civilization.

But Shen Qingyuan also knew that no matter whether there were forces behind it or not, since Han Luochang had become a banner opposing his own policies, those opposing forces would inevitably begin to gather under Han Luochang's banner.