Doctor, I'm really strong!

Aurora shook her head and quickly adjusted her mindset. In this situation, she knew she couldn't afford to hold anyone back.

However, Ling didn't seem to care at all that there was another person in Liu Jiuli's office. The tacit understanding between the two didn't require any overly intense expressions. They could just smile at each other and know what the other was thinking. In fact, as soon as Liu Jiuli reached out, Ling had already handed him what he needed.

This tacit understanding is so strong that no one can interfere; this unbreakable barrier directly eliminates any possibility of a chaotic situation.

Ling knew that Liu Jiuli didn't need her to worry about this issue, and Liu Jiuli also knew that Ling knew he didn't need to worry about this. After a cycle of trust, the two became bound together, and the plot of light novels had no place here.

Suddenly, Aurora thought to herself, "It's quite interesting to observe this couple from the shadows."

Liu Jiuli only had Aurora take the opportunity of chatting with him in the same office to discuss the issue of marriage, but the situation here was much more complicated.

There are quite a few people who can communicate directly with her, such as her two younger sisters.

After get off work, since tomorrow and the day after are rest days, Ling invited her two younger sisters to dinner.

"Sister Ling, how's it going with Jiu Li?" Only Nian could be so casual as to ask such a question.

Xi watched quietly from the side, but her eyes were clearly filled with intense curiosity.

Ling reached out and flicked Nian on the forehead: "What are you two worried about?"

Nian covered his forehead and said, "Wasn't I worried about my older sister's relationship problems?"

Xi nodded repeatedly.

"You guys, really."

Ling sighed, but it seemed there was really nothing to say about this matter.

She didn't know when it started, but whenever Liu Jiuli wanted to ask something, issue an order, or do something, she would immediately call out Ling's name. Moreover, Ling was always by her side on most important occasions, and she had completely gotten used to having her in her life.

For Ling, Liu Jiuli was very special, extremely special. In all the years she had lived, Liu Jiuli was the first person who was so unconventional. He clearly had a thousand reasons to be an easier person than he was now, but he resolutely embarked on the most difficult path.

It wasn't because he only knew this path, but because he felt that taking this path was the right thing to do for the people and for his conscience.

"Once I have the ability, I want to be an ordinary person with a clear conscience."

It's easy to say, but in reality, it's very difficult for a person to live a life without betraying their conscience.

Reality will always force you to bow your head. Most people who insist on tearing open reality don't live well, or are simply eliminated by reality.

From Chernobog onwards, every step Liu Jiuli took seemed to be in pursuit of a certain figure, whose identity he didn't know, but who he most wanted to become.

However, every time that person was mentioned, Liu Jiuli would shake his head: "I am just a stubborn and lucky cheater. I am far inferior to him. If he had my conditions, the entire Terra continent would be united within ten years, or at most twenty years."

Even so, isn't a man who is striving the most charming?

From initially helping his younger brother to now willingly giving everything, the journey together is the best kind of love.

When two people get used to each other's presence, love will come knocking on their door.

At this moment, Ling casually said, "The two of us have already established a relationship."

Nian and Xi: "(⊙o⊙)..."

Section 352: The Visitors Are Not Well-Intentioned

(After eighty years of effort, Germany can freeze without going to Stalingrad O(∩_∩)O haha~)

The fastest things to spread in the world, besides bad news, are gossip.

Liu Jiuli and Ling's affair quickly became a public topic. Anyway, it wasn't anything shameful, so let others spread it if they wanted. I believe the people of the community will bless them.

And that is indeed the case. Although there were many heartbroken voices, there were even more blessings and curiosity.

Many insiders were shocked, feeling that nothing had happened and it was over already.

"You're finished. You've missed your chance."

"Are you ever going to stop?!"

Talulah just wants to drag out that noisy black snake from the depths of her soul, simmer it over a low flame with spicy hot pot seasoning, and stew it!

"I was just helping you choose a faster path to advancement. You clearly have the potential to bring disaster to the country, but you insist on relying on your abilities, which is a waste of resources. I feel sorry for you."

"Hmph, that kind of shallow guy, let alone being noticed by Liu Jiuli, he's not even qualified to get close to her."

"That's good, you've realized it, which shows you've grown."

"But your annoyance hasn't diminished in the slightest as I've grown up."

"What do you know? This is called wisdom from an elder. You will thank me later."

"Go to sleep, you can have anything in your dreams."

Despite saying that, Talulah still couldn't sleep that night.

She wasn't the only one suffering from insomnia; Amiya was too.

If Liu Jiuli's relationship with Talulah was that of both teacher and friend, then for Amiya, Liu Jiuli was like a safe haven. As long as he stood up, even the fiercest storms would disappear without a trace.

From Rhodes Island to the Commonwealth, Amiya has grown rapidly along the way, but she also knows that the reason she dares to move forward boldly and forge ahead is entirely because there is someone supporting her from behind.

"Just keep moving forward, I'll take care of what happens next."

With just one simple sentence, Amiya felt completely at ease and relaxed.

Although Amiya was the leader of Rhodes Island and had considerable experience in her time, she couldn't do anything without someone of sufficient authority to back her actions because of her age and lack of trust.

While there was Kal'tsit on Rhodes Island, her influence clearly did not extend to the Red Guards or even the Community.

At this moment, the only person who can endorse Amiya is Liu Jiuli. If he expresses his support, then 90% of the resistance will disappear instantly.

Because Amiya has Liu Jiuli's support, that one sentence is enough.

As time went on, Amiya proved herself, becoming a capable manager who could stand on her own, and learning many things she had never thought of or imagined before.

For example, factions, interest groups, and political compromises.

To navigate the political arena, one must at least corrupt one's soul or mind.

Amiya encountered a similar situation. For example, in his department with Rhodes Island connections, all measures were implemented very smoothly. However, in another place, the previous methods simply wouldn't work because this place was the Sarkaz faction, and some things had to take into account the feelings of this faction.

There are factions within the party and parties outside the party; wherever there are people, there are social circles, connections, and relationships.

There are people in the world who can form alliances, unify thoughts, and decide the fate of the world with a single word, but Amiya does not have this ability.

She can clearly perceive everyone's attitude towards her, but that doesn't mean she can handle everything based on those attitudes, especially in places where interests are complex and varied.

Policies that involve vested interests are bound to offend people; some policies that benefit future generations may offend people in the present.

The community is indeed united, but that doesn't mean that each group doesn't have its own interests and demands. For example, the Ursus people want to develop the Ursus region first, while the Sarkaz want to develop Kazdel first, and the Letanians want to develop the Letanian region first. And this is just at the macro level. Within each group, there are mutual exclusions and even diametrically opposed demands. These conflicts will not disappear just because the ethnicity on the ID card is part of the community and the country is part of the community; they will only become less intense.

Internal conflicts can be discussed, but conflicts between enemies should be discussed openly. For example, Letania was eventually overthrown by the community. However, internal problems cannot be solved in this way.

When two factions clash, an authoritative voice is crucial.

When times are good, everyone is happy to hear what this authority says. But when the good times end and everyone needs to forge ahead, and when there is a fundamental conflict of interest, only the words of a true authority can persuade one side to sacrifice its own interests to help the other, and to sacrifice itself for greater national interests.

Only when this step is taken can it be considered true centralized power.

Whenever Amiya dealt with such matters, she felt powerless, but because everyone understood that she represented Liu Jiuli's will, no one made things difficult for her as the prime minister. Even issues involving their own fundamental interests could be discussed in a relaxed manner. This was the kind of protection that Liu Jiuli provided to Amiya as a novice.

He didn't follow Amiya's growth from beginning to end, but Amiya received far more protection than others during this process.

Sometimes, people develop a sense of dependence on those who protect them, especially on the continent of Terra, where a sense of security is a very rare thing. Someone like Liu Jiuli is one of a kind, with no other like him.

It's really easy to get caught up in it, really...

Whether it's the tide of history or the tender feelings between lovers, time will not stand still for a moment.

Yan Kingdom, Shu Land

The former police superintendent, now Miss Swire, is here discussing investment matters with local officials.

Victoria's investment in Yan Country.

To be honest, Swire did not agree with her father's decision. The Community had already wiped out the Ursus Empire, and the next target would definitely be the Yan Kingdom. As for the Eastern Kingdom, did that little maid deserve the Community's attention? She probably would have knelt down immediately after the Yan Kingdom fell, and even asked considerately, "My lord, is my kneeling standard correct? Should I do a 360-degree backflip and do a full-on kowtow?"

But the father felt that the community had no chance of taking action against Yan in the short term, because Yan was a country of considerable size, and the community would have to be very greedy to swallow Yan whole.

Therefore, now is a great opportunity to make big money. There are not many brave people who dare to do business with Yan Kingdom across the community. Yan Kingdom is in great need of partners from other countries. If you act now, you can get huge profits that you would never dare to dream of under normal circumstances.

This is what they call "the timid starve to death, while the bold get overfed."

Swire was speechless at her father's attitude.

Whether or not a large country can be swallowed up depends not on its size, but on where the hearts and minds of its people lie.

After reading Liu Jiuli's related works, Swire, though not a revolutionary, was at least clear that when the wheels of the community rolled over, the people of Yan might not necessarily stand on the side of the Yan rulers.

The Yan Kingdom's court exploited them, but once they joined the community, they could become glorious laborers.

To want to be a dog instead of a human being—how despicable is that?

It is obvious that such despicable people are only a tiny minority among the people of Yan. The vast majority hope to become rich through their own labor, just like the workers in the community. They aspire to study hard and bring honor to their ancestors, or to live a happy life with plenty of food and clothing.

Unfortunately, his father, being a nobleman and merchant, could not understand the suffering of the common people and had no ability to empathize with them. Naturally, he could not see the profound changes in the Yan Kingdom.

The community certainly played a part in this.

One of the main reasons why the people of Yan are currently restless is the propaganda offensive launched by the community against Yan.

The various movies, games, comics, animations, and TV series produced by Miyun Corner have become household names in China. With their exquisite production techniques and industrialized output, they have utterly crushed the entertainment industries of other countries. Columbia Pictures, which was once a dominant force in the big-budget film industry, can now only tremble in fear in a back alley under the shadow of Miyun Corner's reputation. It is said that they are shining brightly in some film fields that cannot be discussed openly.

Previously, the Eastern Kingdom was professional in this area, but later Raiden Shin took over the Northern Shogunate and swept these unsightly things into the dustbin of history. The local sex industry suffered a devastating blow. As for the Southern Shogunate, it is still in a state of civil war. However, the two sides have entered a stalemate. The people under the Southern Shogunate's rule have almost all fled. Where would they find the personnel and energy to make action movies for them?

At first, Yan State did not realize the power of these cultural products. By the time they did, the community's propaganda products had spread throughout Yan State. Liu Jiuli, who had long regarded Yan State as his own private domain, would not tolerate these feudal scum hindering his liberation cause.

So, quite unusually, he took action himself, and the brutality of his methods could be described as ruthless and unscrupulous.

Anyone within Yan Kingdom who dares to openly or covertly obstruct the promotion of the community's culture and deliberately smear the community will not live to see the next day. They will be dealt with at 11:59:59 PM!

It's not just the individuals involved who will be punished; Liu Jiuli will also implicate their entire families, starting with three generations, the kind where the whole family is wiped out.

Ministers of the six ministries of Yan Kingdom had all been subjected to retaliatory massacres, and the Grand Tutor was no exception. As the Minister of Rites and head of propaganda, he was naturally more concerned about this matter and even suggested that the Yan Emperor ban cultural products from the community.

This is a sign of being tired of living.

Poor old man, over two hundred years old, on his way home from get off work one evening, Liu Jiuli put a sack over his head, dragged him into an alley, and beat him mercilessly, almost killing him alive.

The reason he didn't die was entirely because the Grand Tutor had done many things that benefited the country and the people throughout history. He was a selfless feudal bureaucrat who, by the standards of the feudal dynasty, could have been deified. Considering that he had served the people well, he was spared the death penalty.

The real punishment was that beating. Because he was in a sack the whole time, the Grand Tutor had no idea who was beating him. Afterwards, he took a full six months of sick leave to recuperate at home.

But looking at the fates of his other colleagues, the Grand Tutor could easily understand what the other party meant. The reason they didn't kill him was probably because of his reputation; otherwise, he would have suffered the same fate as his colleagues.