Doctor, I'm really strong!

Jie is a quiet yet lively person. That's my impression of her. She can hold a book and read quietly for an entire afternoon, or she can play and joke around with her siblings for a long time. She is literate, can write and draw, and has a profound literary foundation. You will never feel bored chatting with her, because she can always find something intriguing in the vast sea of ​​historical classics and then add some interesting explanations, making learning something to look forward to.

After everyone began cooperating with the Yan Kingdom government, everyone believed that Jie would definitely be able to become a very important figure in the Yan Kingdom, a prime minister second only to the emperor, based on his own abilities.

But in private, Jie would often ask questions that were outside the scope of concern for the important figures.

“Sister, there’s a food shortage in the south, but the landlords there don’t lack food. As long as the food is released, there will definitely be no disaster victims causing trouble. Don’t they have any kindness at all?”

"He bought a good piece of land for just one silver dollar, claiming the villagers sold it to him voluntarily. Who would believe that!"

"This year is clearly a bumper harvest year, so why are there still people begging on the streets?"

"This agricultural tax is outrageous! Is the imperial court trying to incite a peasant uprising?!"

Jie was always so full of a sense of justice that she would stand up for what was right when she encountered injustice, and she smoothly became the "public enemy" of the Yan Kingdom's officialdom.

However, the emperor needs an honest and upright person who can help him stabilize the court and deter those who go too far. As for the problem of corrupt officials, does the emperor really care?

"Sister, I think the emperor is more worried about people who are not greedy for money."

This is what Jie said. In her understanding, "You don't like money or women, so it's hard to imagine what you really like."

Ling tried to persuade Jie to compromise a little, but Jie always just smiled and shook her head.

"Once you compromise, there will be a second time, a third time, and eventually you will forget your original intention."

While others were getting promoted and making money, Jie was going further and further down a different path. Compared to other officials who were remotely directing from the rear, she preferred to walk in the countryside, listen to the local people, and then summarize her work experience based on this. No matter how dilapidated the places she went to were, they eventually became paradises where the government was efficient, people were harmonious, and everything was thriving.

But most people in the Yan Kingdom's officialdom disliked her, hated her, and cursed her because she was too clean.

Standing in front of a clean mirror, all that is reflected is one's own ugliness.

Jie broke the "rules," so she was an "unqualified" official.

If that were all, it wouldn't be a big deal. The twelve siblings helped each other, and each of them was quite strong. Even if others hated them to the core, they had to endure it. However, by chance, Jie discovered something unusual while browsing through ancient historical books of the Yan Kingdom.

The history of the Yan Kingdom is missing for five hundred years.

As a great nation with a long history on the continent of Terra, Yan Kingdom has a history of five thousand years. Compared to other countries, whose past is filled with myths, legends, and even historical records, the mere five hundred years of gaps in history is insignificant. After all, natural disasters are rampant on the continent of Terra, so it is normal for there to be gaps in the past.

However, Jie raised his own objection.

"The five hundred years of blank space may very well be the five hundred years of Yan Kingdom's most glorious and prosperous period. What is buried in that history?"

Jie was a meticulous person. She quickly pieced together countless clues, and then one day, she suddenly disappeared. Two years later, she returned, bringing back a great many books.

Having read those books, he described them as "dangerous and treasonous."

The book depicts a wonderful new world, but in that new world there are no emperors, no nobles, no merchants, in short, everything that could exist above the people has disappeared.

As a fragment of the year, Ling had little respect for the emperor. That brat wasn't even as old as him, and their ancestors were nothing special back then. The concept of sanctity had ceased to exist from the day he saw the emperor wearing open-crotch pants as a child.

However, she understood the uproar that such content would cause if it appeared in Yan Kingdom. The Yan Kingdom's royal family would never let go of anyone who wanted to overthrow their power, not even someone like Jie.

Or rather, beings like Jie are even less suitable. Suixiang is a god from the barbaric era, while Yan Kingdom is ruled by the divine right of kings. Even the highest god must kneel before the imperial power on the land of Yan Kingdom, where the emperor is supreme.

"Jie, you can't touch these dangerous things anymore!"

"Sister, why do you say that? The ones who should be afraid are not those who know the truth, but those who betrayed us."

"But they can now label you a traitor!"

"They were the ones who betrayed the people first. The privileged class has never been great. Hunting gods—it's all a lie!"

"Jie! Please stop, I beg you!"

"Sister, I know what to do."

The story ends abruptly here, but Liu Jiuli can already imagine what happens next.

It's nothing more than the revolutionaries failing and being killed by the reactionaries of Yan State. However, this event has not appeared in the official records of Yan State, and there are no related reports. Therefore, Jie should have been secretly executed.

The fact that Ling is telling her this now is clearly out of concern between family members; she doesn't want to lose another family member.

Objectively speaking, Liu Jiuli has no connection with anyone in this world. He can live a carefree life without considering anything else. His powerful individual strength allows him to force any nation-level power to speak to him calmly, or to become a guest of honor in a country and enjoy wealth and luxury.

"Jiuli, stop! Don't do anything foolish!"

The worried expression was touching. As the first person to care for and love her after she came into this world, even if this care and love was actually a misunderstanding, after spending so much time together, the two of them still built a bond called kinship.

Due to manpower shortages, Ling is now in charge of many things within the Red Guards. She's like a brick, moved wherever needed without complaint. Faced with such a sister, Liu Jiuli couldn't possibly remain indifferent.

She needed to give her an explanation herself, and Liu Jiuli knew how to answer.

“Sister, of course I can act according to the current world rules. With my strength, becoming a marquis or prime minister is just a matter of a blink of an eye. Wealth, power, and status are things that others can only dream of, but I can have them with a simple reach.”

"But some things can never be forgotten, never."

Liu Jiuli certainly couldn't tell her that she received nine years of compulsory education under the red flag, nor could she tell her that when her family was flooded, they were carried out by soldiers. Naturally, she couldn't say that her father was a retired soldier.

Admittedly, the environment I live in is not perfect. After starting work, I was subjected to various hardships and was just an ordinary person in the larger environment. But it is precisely because I have been saved, witnessed, and experienced that some things are engraved deep in my soul, silently and without warning. You may feel that you are not good enough, but only when the test truly comes will you know whether you are good or not.

Now, fate has given Liu Jiuli a chance to choose, and he has chosen to give his life a new, profound meaning. Only when he embarked on this path did he truly realize that greatness, though incomprehensible, does not cease to exist. Or, to put it more simply: I just don't want to work overtime, I don't want to be bullied, and I don't want to be forced to lie down!

Finally, Liu Jiuli smiled and said to Ling, "Sister, all I want is fairness."

Section 92: The Happiness of Ordinary People

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After Liu Jiuli answered in this way, Ling understood that he would never give up, because his expression at this moment was exactly the same as Jie's in the past.

"Do you... really want to be enemies with the Yan Kingdom?"

Liu Jiuli said in surprise, "I didn't say I necessarily wanted to overthrow the Yan Kingdom."

Once Yan Kingdom develops to a certain point, internal changes will occur. Unless all its rulers throughout history are benevolent and wise rulers who care for the people, it will be impossible for them not to be overthrown. Even if the privileged ones want their rule to last for thousands of years, they still have to ask the people in their hands whether they agree.

Ling shook his head: "You don't understand. When you develop to a certain level, Yan Kingdom will definitely..."

Liu Jiuli retorted, "So I'm just going to go along with them and become corrupt, right, Sister Ling? I don't know what kind of country Yan is. I wasn't born on that land, but your attitude has made me realize one thing: this country will definitely become the enemy that my comrades and I will face in the future. Perhaps Yan has the power to kill gods, but when faced with the flood of people, they are nothing but a bunch of insects."

Liu Jiuli was confident in this regard. The power of the people was terrifying and could not be controlled at will. Even if American capitalists were so clever and had devised ways to disrupt society, when everyone was starving, who the hell cared whether you were male or female, black or white? We wanted milk and bread, and if you didn't give us any, we would take yours.

It hasn't gotten to that point yet. To put it bluntly, people still have food to eat. The vast majority of people aren't starving. Things will be fine once they're struggling to find their next meal. The public opinion you've been manipulating will eventually backfire a hundredfold.

Ling fell silent, then reached out and hugged Liu Jiuli.

"I don't want to lose another family member, Jiuli, I really don't."

Liu Jiuli could only smile wryly and say, "Sister Ling, I'm really not a fragment of the Year Phase. You've mistaken me for someone else."

Ling said affectionately, "Here we go again. Your youngest brother is so naughty. Never mind, I know. You've both chosen your own paths. No matter the outcome, this time, I'm on your side."

"Thank you, Sister Ling."

"Don't be so formal among family members."

"Ah."

Longmen Future Technology Agriculture Company, Seventh District Agricultural Reclamation Area

As a very rare technician, and specifically a technician specializing in Originium Arts, Mudstone holds a very special position within the company; anyone dealing with land-related issues must consult her.

Since she was no longer a combatant, Mudrock no longer needed to wear that heavy protective suit and lead her Sarkaz brethren as captain. So she was now working in the fields in her true form, which shocked everyone that day.

The story of how our muscular captain is actually a girl.

Those Sarkaz who were once led by her would basically have their worldview shattered for a while, and then frequently glance at their captain.

After all, a captain with white hair, red eyes, and a youthful face is just too appealing. Before, everyone was hovering on the edge of death every day, and didn't have the leisure to think about anything else. Now that they're well-fed and clothed, and are keeping warm... you know what I mean.

Actually, this is a good thing. When families and savings appear within an organization, it means that the individuals involved have a high degree of confidence in the organization's stability and are even willing to entrust their future happiness to it. At this point, if someone jumps out and tries to harm the Red Guards, these people will stand in the same trench as the Red Guards.

Ideological education combined with shared interests—that's what makes an unbreakable alliance.

Take Ni Yan herself as an example. Now she works in the fields every day. Because she is a technician, her salary is very high. In terms of economic level, she is a top person in the wealthy Longmen area. Liu Jiuli does not mind offering high salaries and benefits to technicians. Of course, they must be technicians who have been promoted step by step. Even if they are specially recruited from outside, they must first prove themselves through practical work. I don't care what awards you have won. If you have no contribution, you are trash. Everything is based on facts.

The only exception is the snow pheasant, that thrifty little snow chicken.

In the Arknights game operator profile, Xuezhi was recruited by Princess Wenyue, but this time Xuezhi was directly snatched away by Liu Jiuli. Well, it can't be called snatching away. At that time, Future Technology was recruiting, and Xuezhi, who had been hungry for a day, immediately ran over to sign up after smelling the aroma of food.

Because she was a researcher and possessed multiple technologies, she quickly earned a high rating from Future Technology. Liu Jiuli directly promoted her to head of the technology department, specifically responsible for the research and development of Originium Arts, covering both military and civilian applications. As long as you have the ability, Future Technology will definitely not let you down.

Mudstone is clearly not as good as Xuezhi, who has formal training and overseas work experience, but her Originium Arts are irreplaceable. She is also very experienced in this field, actively participates in various learning and education programs, and has obtained a high professional title through her personal efforts, which naturally leads to higher compensation.

The sudden happiness made Niyan feel a little unaccustomed, especially when she received her salary. Looking at the wages and company vouchers in her hand, she even thought that her salary had been mispaid. How could there be so much?!

That was indeed the case at first, but as time went on, Mudrock grew to like his current life.

That's a must. Who likes a life of uncertainty? Everyone dreams of having enough to eat and wear these days.

With everyone having extra money, consumption in the surrounding area naturally increased. In addition, when Liu Jiuli made his initial plans, he was aiming for a dual circulation strategy, so various shops and restaurants sprang up like mushrooms after rain. Among them were many brands specializing in future technologies, such as snack shops that sell snacks and treats.

Mudstone really likes the rice tofu there and buys some every week to keep at home. Moreover, it's a special product offered by Future Technology and can only be purchased by employees working at Future Technology.

The biggest advantage of these snacks is not how exquisite the raw materials are, but that they contain a lot of seasonings. Take the snacks from Liangpin Shop as an example. The amount of seasonings in one pack of these snacks is something that people from poor families may never be able to afford in their entire lives. Especially in the continent of Terra, even the state banquet in the royal palace may not contain this much seasoning.

Just as 21st-century Europeans don't understand why 16th-century Europeans insisted on embarking on perilous sea voyages for spices, with limited agricultural resources, it was only possible to meet the consumption of staple foods. Relying solely on locally grown spices, given the Schrödinger's instability of Originium Arts, large-scale production was simply impossible. It was already the limit to satisfy the appetites of the upper and lower classes.

If Liu Jiuli allows Future Technology to launch this product on the market, it will be a game-changer for other similar products.

This is like trying to sell 21st-century spice in 16th-century Europe at factory price; the local spice merchants would fight you to the death.

The crushing power of productivity is so simple, unadorned, and tedious.

The same thing happens with other products. As long as it involves food, anything that is heavily processed and produced by the all-powerful factory is a feast for the palate when it comes into the mouths of Terrans. After tasting it once, it is completely transformed into the shape of future technology, and no matter what, they can never forget that wonderful feeling that makes them nostalgic.

Today is the first day of the month, payday. Future Technology doesn't have the habit of holding onto salaries for half a month, nor is it short of that money, so salaries are always paid on time at the beginning of the month. If the following day is a rest day, salaries are paid in advance, so that everyone is motivated to spend money in society, forming a positive cycle.

But doing so would certainly be detrimental to capitalists' profits, so they wouldn't like it.

It's alright, anyway. Within the area controlled by Future Technology, the Future Technology Convention must be followed, and all management practices must align with the Future Technology system. A six-month grace period will be given at most. If you can't accept it, then get out. If you don't open a shop, plenty of others will. Perhaps some people think this is too arrogant and reckless.

Hehehe, my friend, that's too narrow-minded. It's true that you see it this way from this perspective, but when you look at the whole continent of Terra, it's a completely different story.

For the vast majority of small vendors, their most pressing need is safety and order. Nobody wants to be extorted seven or eight times a day after opening their shop, or even risk their lives. These are guaranteed in the future technology sector. There is no chaos, no gangs, and no administrative extortion. The towering tree of future technology keeps all darkness out. You just need to abide by the law.

If you disobey, hehehe, the fine might not make you rich, but it could at least ruin your family. No one can question the new social order that Liu Jiuli has built, unless you think your head is harder than his fist.

As Niyan left the snack shop, he saw a little rabbit staring blankly at the shop window.

Niyan knew this girl from Carter's; her name was An Suo. After the merger of blocks three, five, and seven, the Future Technology training base had many more people. Because Niyan had the best academic performance and outstanding talent, Liu Jiuli directly selected her to be a teacher. Although it was a temporary position, the treatment was quite good.

Liu Jiuli's principle is that he can help, but he cannot suffer losses. It is their business if they don't want it, but he cannot refuse to give it.

Anyone who dares to compromise on this issue will be severely punished by Liu Jiuli.