Doctor, I'm really strong!

However, many people, like our ancestors, probably can't see reality clearly.

Section 279: My heart skipped a beat

(Double update today too, (～￣▽￣)～)

Kazdel Guesthouse, Room 101

The community has its own official guesthouses in every province, where foreign guests and its own people are entertained and treated equally. If foreign guests feel that the guesthouse is not good enough, there are other hotels available outside, and they can book their own rooms. This is the official standard.

Some officials within the community raised objections, arguing that it was undignified. However, when the representatives voted, the standard set by Liu Jiuli was unanimously approved: regardless of which country's leader you are, once you come to the community, the reception standard is equal. No one is inherently more noble than anyone else. If you have objections, then don't come.

As for preferential treatment for foreign guests, that doesn't exist. Once you're in the community, you have to follow the community's rules in everything you do. At most, you might be forgiven once for rules and regulations that normal people can't understand, but that's all. Next time, you'll be punished as you should be.

The Blood Lord, the King of Carrion, and Manfred sat together, all three of them extremely silent.

Finally, Manfred spoke first: "The development of Kazdel is amazing."

The Blood Demon Lord crossed his arms and said, “I went to Kazdel’s airport. The number of planes there is astonishing. I heard that they are passenger planes open to the public. There were a lot of people at the airport, which shows that this is not a mode of transportation that only a few people can afford. From Kazdel to Yansk, the northernmost city of the community (Komsomolets is a classified city and is not on the map), the whole journey only takes one hour. It’s so convenient.”

The King of Carrion continued, "What you see is a civilian airport; they (the Community) also have dedicated military airports."

Blood Demon Lord: "Are there many planes there?"

The King of Carrion nodded and said, "There are a lot of them, a vast expanse as far as the eye can see."

In fact, that large number of planes is only a small part. The King of Carrion does not know about the design structure of underground and semi-underground hangars, nor does he know that the community's airports are actually semi-buried mobile fortresses or land-based motherships. When an emergency occurs, the airport immediately enters a state of combat readiness and then begins to move. Saratoga, which can run, are you scared?

The advantages of this design are very obvious. Even if the enemy finds the airport coordinates, they will find that the airport was destroyed when they arrive at the destination. If they are not careful, the airport may even be able to turn the tables and steal the goods.

As for why these two care so much about the airport, it's because they see the value in airplanes.

During the wars that marked the founding of the Commonwealth, aircraft exerted immense psychological pressure on the enemy, as evidenced by the post-war frenzy of aircraft research undertaken by various nations. As the world's leading aircraft superpower, the Commonwealth naturally offers valuable lessons and insights.

While other countries were still conducting research, the community had already begun large-scale civilian use of it.

It's true what they say, comparisons are the thief of joy.

"Manfred, where have you been?" the Blood Lord asked.

"I went to the steel mill, there... never mind, I took pictures, you can see for yourselves."

These photos were taken with the staff's permission, of course. The magnificent factory and intelligent production lines exude both the raw power of traditional industry and the aesthetic beauty of modern manufacturing. Every operation of each piece of equipment reflects the powerful pulse of a strong nation.

Consider the Regent faction that seized power in Victoria at that time; they simply could not possess such industry and land.

"Look how happy they are."

The King of Carrion noticed the workers in the photograph. The vast majority of them were Sarkaz, and no matter what they were doing, they all had a slight smile on their faces or were completely focused on their work, showing how enthusiastic they were about their lives.

People always envy what they don't have. This kind of scene was not present for the Regent's comrades. Their laughter and playfulness were more about finding joy in hardship and a unique kind of resilience under the circumstances.

This makes it even more heartbreaking.

Although the Blood Demon Lord is a bloodthirsty and warlike monarch, it doesn't mean he's a heartless psychopath. His warlike nature stems from the fact that this is the only way for the Blood Demon to ensure his survival. If he could earn a good life through hard work, he wouldn't mind leading everyone to try it.

Moreover, war is essentially a contest of strength. The power of a royal court can hardly compare to that of a modern nation with a comprehensive industrial system. The mere difference in spirit and morale is enough to change many things.

Manfred, on the other hand, was worried. He was loyal to the Regent, and even now, he still believed that the royal bloodline represented by the Regent was the future of the Sarkaz. But he also understood that any ideal needed to be supported by strength.

At least from the perspective of the wooden stakes, if the Sarkaz were really given a choice, the vast majority would choose Liu Jiuli. As for royal blood, what does that have to do with me? I just want to know what I'm eating tomorrow, can you solve that? If you can't, what the hell are you talking about!

When it comes to choosing sides, one's stomach is always more persuasive than one's brain.

At that moment, the Blood Lord suddenly asked, "Where's that Shapeshifter guy?"

The other two then realized, "Oh right, where is the King of Shapeshifters?"

"It's sad that you only remember me now."

The King of Shapeshifters, now in his usual prototype form, pushed open the door and entered, then sat down on the sofa opposite Manfred.

The King of Carrion asked, "You must have made quite a few discoveries as well. What have you seen?"

The King of Shapeshifters slowly uttered a single word: "Human."

All three were taken aback, and the Blood Demon Lord immediately asked, "And then?"

King of Shapeshifters: "Just seeing a lot of people is enough. The locals' way of life, their attitude towards the country, and their daily diet are enough to see a lot."

Manfred asked, "Could you elaborate, sir?"

The King of Shapeshifters then began to explain: "The average monthly wage in the area is 40 yuan. Ordinary workers can earn 20 yuan a month, and can make 40 yuan a year. They work an eight-hour day. The cost of living here..."

Compared to the focused research of others, the King of Shapeshifters' research was quite down-to-earth and full of details. He spent a full half hour explaining all his research results, and answered several questions from others in between. Through this detailed data, the three of them gained a clearer understanding of the gap between the Regent and the Community.

Putting aside everything else, the nutritional configuration of a primary school student's three meals a day is a level that the current regent can only dream of.

An organization’s strongest cohesion lies not in its promises for the present, but in the future it can guarantee. When people see their children well-fed, clothed, and studying in spacious, bright, and comfortable classrooms, their loyalty to the community is maximized after they have emerged from hardship.

They all knew that no other country could do this without the community. They hadn't even been treated as human beings in the past, and that memory was deeply etched into their souls. Now that they could live with dignity, who would want to kneel down and struggle again?

If anyone questions Liu Jiuli at this time, or even attacks the community, then these people will fight the invaders to the death. The community now has more than 20 million people, which is more than a quarter more than the number at the beginning of the founding of the country. As time goes by, more and more people will join, pledge their loyalty, and become an indestructible wall of the community under the call of faith and the cohesion of reality.

Although Manfred found it hard to accept, he had to admit that the Regent had lost, lost completely and utterly.

Now, anyone who dares to attack the community will face a tidal wave of counterattack.

However, this is not a dead end, because the Regent can choose to cooperate with the community.

Just as Manfred was pondering this possibility, the King of Shapeshifters said to the three of them, "I think it's time for the Royal Court to make a new choice. I'm making it clear that I stand with the Commonwealth."

Manfred's heart skipped a beat.

Section 280: Choice

(Second update, ?(^?^))

When the King of Shapeshifters said such a thing, everyone present was shocked but not surprised.

Due to the unique form of their race, the King of Shapeshifters held a very special position in the royal court during the prosperous era of Sarkaz—the Listener of the Wind.

You can think of them as intelligence agencies, equivalent to the Eastern Depot and the Western Depot.

They gathered intelligence from outside and monitored officials internally.

Because of their ever-changing nature, the King of Shapeshifters can easily gather massive amounts of information, appear in any unexpected place, and be directly responsible to the highest Demon King. They are the Demon King's daggers, watching every move around them in the darkness. Many of the failed coups and vanished enemies in Sarkaz history were dealt with by him.

However, since they are frequently exposed to all aspects of society, and the King of the Shapeshifters is a race with a collective consciousness, they pay more attention to "collective interests." In other words, compared to so-called bloodlines and power, they hope that the leader of the Sarkaz is someone who can lead the Sarkaz to a brighter future.

Without the right to investigate, there is no right to speak, a point that is perfectly exemplified in the case of the King of Shapeshifters.

Such a person is simply a born proletarian fighter.

Manfred tried to salvage the situation, but the King of Shapeshifters didn't give him a chance to speak. He stood up and said, "I have experienced the prosperous era of the demon race and witnessed the glorious decline of Sarkaz. So I believe you all know that even looking at the entire history of Sarkaz, no one has done better than Liu Jiuli. He is the undisputed Demon King."

Just as the King of Shapeshifters turned to leave, Manfred quickly stood up and said, "Then the High Lord must also be very clear that the community is not the Sarkaz community. We are not independent, but integrated into it!"

The King of Shapeshifters turned his head and asked, "What's wrong with integrating into a better community? Or can Theresis prove immediately that he can lead the Sarkaz beyond the community?"

“Wake up. His grand plan is not about prosperity, but about muddying the waters and creating chaos so that the Sarkaz can find a glimmer of hope. To put it bluntly, it's about finding a way to survive in despair. But here, we don't need to do that to succeed, and the community has already succeeded.”

"Look at the smiles on the faces of those Sarkaz children, aren't you moved?"

After saying this, the King of Shapeshifters left without looking back, while behind him, the King of Carrion King's hand holding the staff trembled slightly.

This is an unprecedented upheaval for the Sarkaz clan since its inception, and a complete break was inevitable.

All ten royal courts must make their own choices, and now, at least two royal courts have sided with Liu Jiuli.

What's most terrifying is that Liu Jiuli doesn't care whether the Sarkaz royal court is on his side or not. He has never relied on the power of a few people. The turbulent waves he can stir up are so powerful that even the gods have to submit and beg for mercy.

So what has Liu Jiuli been up to lately?

Actually, there's not much to do; it's just routine work. I fly around doing inspections occasionally, and we've entered a state of laissez-faire, a state of complete detachment. So, does this mean I'm not involved in anything anymore?

No, no, no, governing by non-action means doing nothing yet accomplishing everything.

It sounds like it's starting to take on a fantasy theme. To avoid everyone thinking Liu Jiuli is going to refine pills and cultivate immortality, let's go for something more down-to-earth: "The highest good is like water, which benefits all things without striving."

People all grow, and Liu Jiuli is no exception.

Although he did many earth-shattering things, Liu Jiuli was very clear about his strengths and weaknesses.

When Liu Jiuli took over the integration movement, he relied entirely on his strength to overpower the enemy and on his advanced knowledge to make Black Snake lose to him in areas beyond his understanding. But when it comes to politics, these people have more political germs in any hair they pluck than he does.

Even Talulah understands politics better than him, and Liu Jiuli isn't a political expert, so he can't just say, "Nobody understands politics better than me."

Fortunately, Liu Jiuli knew how to "advance and retreat, and understand gains and losses." He delegated authority to areas he didn't understand while focusing on learning. He didn't need to be an expert in everything, but at least he needed to understand the big picture and grasp the main contradictions. As for the minor issues, Liu Jiuli had to admit that being strong meant he could be capricious. At least in many situations that ordinary people couldn't handle, superhumans had no problem.

Because the strongest combat power is tied to oneself, the cost of rebellion within the community is infinitely high. Even if the troops can't react in time, aren't you afraid that Liu Jiuli will suddenly descend like a divine soldier and slap you against the wall? He is someone who can physically transcend natural disasters. Think carefully before you act.

Generally speaking, the relationship between mobile cities and the central government is like that between feudal lords and the Zhou emperor. However, due to the political system created by Liu Jiuli, coupled with the constraint of his supreme military power, the central government can easily decide life and death for local governments. Which provincial governor is too powerful and difficult to move? Liu Jiuli will personally come to their door to prune them, ensuring that not even a leaf is left.

In the early days of the People's Republic of China, there were cases of hostile forces attempting to assassinate high-ranking national leaders, but they couldn't even pass the Cheka's official mission to the Ministry of the Interior (most were directly apprehended by the People's Police). Even if they did pass, facing someone of Liu Jiuli's caliber, it would have been better to die at the hands of the Cheka, at least leaving behind a complete corpse.

To target other support characters? Please, given the current state of the community, it doesn't matter who's gone except for Liu Jiuli.

But if you anger Liu Jiuli, he'll personally take matters into his own hands, and then all I can do is wish you a safe journey, and I won't see you off any further.

This has become an unsolvable deadlock for both domestic and international anti-hole forces.

Besides, Liu Jiuli is not someone to be trifled with, but the others are easy to deal with?

The current leadership of the community, from the Reunion Movement to Rhodes Island, is entirely composed of revolutionaries. They are hardcore, ruthless individuals who wouldn't suffer a loss even if they were to fight the enemy head-on on the battlefield. If you kidnapped a doctor on the street, you would have to worry that he might just smile and give you a brain teaser. Moreover, national-level officials have their own dedicated security forces, in addition to reliable police officers and the ubiquitous Chaoyang masses. This is not how you seek death.

In fact, up to now, not a single assassination case has been deemed worthy of being presented to Liu Jiuli for review. Very few have even attracted the attention of higher-ups. If a case is even brought before the police chief or the Minister of the Interior, it is considered an astonishing achievement for the assassins.

Therefore, from the day the community was founded, due to various extraordinary reasons, the problems that had occurred in traditional political systems were not considered problems by Liu Jiuli. They were not even qualified to be sent to Liu Jiuli, and were dealt with by his subordinates. In addition to the institutional guarantee, Liu Jiuli also received a super cheat code for the system.

Because a community was established and the founding war was won, the system underwent another upgrade.

The national consciousness system has been launched.

Section 281: The Five Factions within the Community

(Update delivered. Where are everyone's comments? I feel like I need to scream ε=('ο｀))) Sigh)

What is a nation?

Is it a violent apparatus? A machine made up of people? A manifestation of human civilization?

In Liu Jiuli's view, regardless of the definition of a nation, it has had its own class attributes since the day it was founded.