Doctor, I'm really strong!

Chen Huijie: "You might not believe it, but there are no gangs here."

This completely shocked Hoshiguma. From the Eastern Kingdom to Lungmen, gangs were as normal to Hoshiguma as the rising and setting sun. But there were no gangs in Future Tech, which was like Tifa not being in the 3D Zone. It was shocking and unacceptable.

Hoshiguma asked curiously, "How did you do that?"

Chen Huijie: "They strictly crack down on all criminal gangs, which they call 'sweeping away prostitution and cracking down on organized crime.' All organized crimes, including soft harassment, can be sentenced to imprisonment of five years or more. After arresting thousands of people and sending them to labor camps, those who came out of Sun Prison all abide by the law."

Hoshiguma: "So it turns out that it relied on harsh laws and severe punishments."

Chen Huijie shook her head and said, "That alone won't solve the problem. The real reason is that committing crimes here is not worth the risk."

Hoshiguma: "What do you mean?"

Chen Huijie: "Do you know what the average person's monthly income is here?"

Hoshiguma: "How much?"

Chen Huijie: "At least half of the people have a monthly salary of more than 3,000 Lungmen Dollars, and if you include vouchers, it can reach more than 5,000."

Hoshiguma was utterly shocked: "So many!?"

In comparison, the per capita income in Lungmen, after removing the top and bottom figures, is only about three thousand Lungmen coins, while at least sixty percent of Lungmen's population lives in poverty or extreme poverty.

Another statistic is that 20% of the local population cannot guarantee safe drinking water or stable electricity supply. As mentioned above, areas with 24-hour water and electricity supply are very expensive, as are water, electricity, and housing costs. In an environment like Terra, if you want to live a life equivalent to that of an ordinary person returning home, the price is equivalent to becoming a billionaire. If you want to become a rich lady like Swire, you need to have two fathers with the surname Ma.

Don't think this data is exaggerated. Back then, the proportion of people living in extreme poverty in Chernobog could reach 70%. Even in wealthy areas, the safety of water and electricity could not be guaranteed, and only a very small number of people could enjoy it. Lungmen was already considered to be at the level of an excellent student.

Of course, there are more complex factors involved, such as the advanced productive forces controlled by the Red Guards, the domestic circulation market that Liu Jiuli has been working hard to build, the vouchers to promote consumption, and most importantly, the capital ceiling policy. Any company or organization that develops to a certain extent will be subject to state control and intervention, and will be required to accept public-private partnerships. Those who do not accept it...

Hahaha, you're questioning Krieg's loyalty to the Emperor in the Warhammer world? That's impossible. The Ministry of the Interior would make such a person nonexistent, in every sense of the word.

Without the trend of polarization, the Red Guards controlled the most powerful finances and military, and with their administrative and propaganda power, a relatively fair place was born where everyone could strive for happiness.

Of course, you could also say that this was forced upon Liu Jiuli, and that the policy would end with his death, etc.

But ordinary people don't need to care about that much, and the same goes for Hoshiguma. Reliable security, a prosperous economy, decent income, and a comfortable life—these things, once presented, are enough to attract even the most bloodthirsty Sarkaz mercenaries to choose a new life.

For example, W is now practically a lone commander. She still has mercenaries nominally under her name, but these mercenaries all have other jobs. Liu Jiuli has no intention of deliberately weakening W; it's all the mercenaries' own choice.

What terrifying and bloodthirsty demons? They're just a group of ordinary people who want a better life.

Everything was so wonderful, but Hoshiguma still asked, "The Governor doesn't mind?"

This is no longer a matter of winning over the people; it's about directly binding the people to one's side. If the reach of future technology exceeds one-third of Lungmen, no, even if it's only one-quarter or one-fifth, then who will rule Lungmen next is a question worth discussing.

Wei Yanwu couldn't possibly be unaware of this, much less indifferent to it.

Chen Huijie knew exactly what Hoshiguma was referring to. She smiled and said, "Don't worry, he (Wei Yanwu) doesn't care at all."

However, Chen Huijie added in her mind: At least I don't care now.

If Chen Huijie were to choose, setting aside the influence of family ties, she would prefer the current state of future technology. She has personally witnessed the state of Longmen under Wei Yanwu's management over the years, and at least during her time in Longmen, she had never heard of anything like poverty alleviation.

In fact, she didn't understand why Liu Jiuli was so determined to eliminate poverty, but when she walked down the street and saw those vibrant smiles, she seemed to understand something.

Some people think Future Technology is ambitious, but Chen Huijie thinks that Liu Jiuli's ambition is so high that it is impossible to see.

Is that really ambition? It's more like a dream, but such a dream is quite nice, isn't it?

Xingxiong silently kept all of Chen Huijie's words in mind. It seemed that her work in the future science and technology city would be very interesting.

Chapter 120: The Lungmen Guard Bureau Here Is Quite Different

(Second update, (～￣▽￣)～)

On his second day in the Future Science City, Hoshiguma realized how different it was from the outside world.

The first thing I do when I get up in the morning is to patrol the streets.

There's nothing particularly special about it, but patrolling the future tech city requires wearing uniforms and marching in neat formations through the streets, which was quite difficult for the Lungmen Guards officers, who were used to having more freedom, to get used to at first.

Then the Red Guards said, "You Lungmen Guards don't need to come out this morning, leave it to us."

The implication is that if people walk in a straight line with a bend, it will reduce their sense of security and damage the image of future technology.

Chen Huijie's competitive nature played a huge role at this time. You can say she's not good, but you absolutely can't say she's incompetent. Besides, the Red Guards' patrol team looks more organized than the Lungmen Guard Bureau's. What do you think she thinks?

After rigorous training, the officers of the Lungmen Guard Bureau became quite professional, looking almost identical to the Red Guards' police officers, except for their uniforms.

But this was just scratching the surface; the People's Police completely outclassed the Lungmen Guard Bureau in terms of details.

They offer assistance to pedestrians on the streets, are the first to rush to the scene of lawlessness, mediate neighborhood disputes, and help the elderly and children. Their approachable nature is off the charts. When locals see these police officers wearing Red Guard armbands, their smiles are genuine. If something happens, they don't call 911, but 110.

Chen Huijie couldn't stand being left out like this, so she tried to emulate the Red Guard police in everything she did. She even brought in instructors from the Red Guards, and the two sides learned from each other. Eventually, the Red Guards suggested, "Let's merge and call it the Longmen Guard Bureau. However, each of us will manage our own affairs, so at least when ordinary people make a phone call, they can just dial one number."

This has led to the emergency call numbers for the Lungmen Guard Bureau branch in the Future Science City being different from their counterparts outside. While others call 911, here it's 110. People who don't know the situation might think that Lungmen has split up.

After a series of reorganizations, the Lungmen Guard Bureau was still called the Lungmen Guard Bureau, but Chen Huijie preferred the title of People's Police and adopted the attitude of the surrounding people in a completely different way from that of the Red Guard Police. As a result, when Hoshiguma first arrived, he was not used to the working mode here at all. It was not that it was difficult or dangerous, but that it was too routine.

In the past in Longmen, chasing fugitives and suicide bombings were commonplace. Every day, when going out, bullets were loaded. If you encountered resistance, you had to think about how to quickly empty the magazines. But in Future Science City, there is no need for that. The police here are supposed to be like fish and water between the military and the people, and be close to the surrounding people. They will help the people if they have any difficulties, and the locals are used to going to the police when they have problems.

This is completely different from the past perception of the police as a purely violent institution. Their work no longer involves violence and weapons, but rather warmth, patience, and all sorts of daily chores, big and small.

Hoshiguma felt like she wasn't a police officer anymore, but rather a mediator in one of those gangs. But it was different. Those mediators were just doing things for money, using all sorts of coercion and bribery to settle things, but she was genuinely doing things for the people. There were even times when she temporarily helped single mothers who were busy out taking care of their children. Did they really think police officers were full-time babysitters?

Of course, these are just absurd situations from Hoshiguma's perspective. If it weren't for an emergency, the public certainly wouldn't bother the police, and a warm, family-like atmosphere would have formed between the two sides.

When Hoshiguma was leaving get off work, she sat in the locker room, staring blankly at the ceiling.

Chen Huijie walked over with two cans of coffee, handed one to Hoshiguma, and asked with a smile, "What's wrong? Are you starting to question life already?"

After taking a couple of sips of coffee, Hoshiguma asked with a wry smile, "Are we police officers or babysitters?"

Chen Huijie thought for a moment and said, "According to the People's Police Handbook, we are serving the people."

Hoshiguma: "Old Chen, are you serious?"

Chen Huijie: "Is there a problem?"

Hoshiguma sighed deeply: "I've seen police suppressing farmers, police shooting and killing the lowly, police bowing and scraping to the powerful. Many times, fighting crime is just to prevent social order from escalating into greater conflicts, and protecting civilians is just a side job. But here, the side job has become the main job, the foundation of all the work."

Chen Huijie paused for a moment, then lowered her head and pondered, saying, "Now that you mention it, it does seem to be true. However, I still prefer the present to the past."

Hoshiguma continued, "I'm quite curious to know what the person who came up with this system really wants to achieve. This isn't just change; it's something more radical..."

A knowledge barrier stood before Hoshiguma; her life experience prevented her from thinking more deeply, and she couldn't understand it either. She just felt uneasy. This behavior clearly challenged the common sense established by the powerful and influential, who hated it most when someone undermined it, because the common sense they had established was called "authority."

No matter where you are, those who challenge the "authority" of the powerful and wealthy will not have a good ending.

As a child, she witnessed firsthand how those powerful and wealthy dealt with rebels.

Chen Huijie reached out and flicked Hoshiguma's horn: "How come I never realized you were such a thoughtful person before?"

Hoshiguma chuckled: "Maybe it's because I've seen too much nonsense, I can't help but think about it."

Chen Huijie: "We're off work now, let's go stroll around the pedestrian street."

Hoshiguma took off his police uniform and nodded.

At night, the Future Science City has a beauty illuminated by civilization, where you can see many things that seem unbelievable to outsiders.

Infected people and ordinary people drink and chat happily; Sarkaz and Sakota are like brothers; workers go in and out of well-decorated restaurants; the streets are full of well-dressed laborers; police officers on duty wave to pedestrians; the elderly rest in the woods; and children chase and play. If there really is a paradise on earth, then this must be it.

Even if it isn't, it's still the closest place to heaven.

"Comrades, our great leader is creating a true paradise on earth. The gods will be pleased with the strength of mankind. We must use our hands to renew the covenant between man and God, rebuild our own Garden of Eden, and each of us will become a god of the new era!"

On a high platform not far away, a young man dressed in traditional Sarkaz attire was giving a speech. Below him was a group of ordinary people listening to his speech, including not only Sarkaz but also Sarkaz and people of other races, as well as a considerable number of Infected. They listened to the scenes described by the speaker, then expressed their feelings and agreement, and engaged in heated discussions.

Hoshiguma asked curiously, "What's that?"

Chen Huijie: "It's a unique feature here. The square is called the Speech Square. Anyone can express their opinions there. Of course, it must be the kind of propaganda that abides by the law. The content of the speech must conform to the 24-character core values ​​of the Red Guards."

Hoshiguma: "The 24-character core socialist values...the ones that are printed in bold red on the first page of the People's Police Handbook?"

Chen Huijie: "That's the one."

Hoshiguma glanced at Sakorta, who was giving a speech, and casually asked, "What is he talking about?"

Chen Huijie: "The theological theory that's been very popular lately seems to be called Paradise on Earth."

Section 121: Sakorta Can't Refuse

(Update delivered, (～￣▽￣)～)

The Sarkaz, one of the most magical races on Terra, are characterized by their fluorescent lights—the circles on their heads.

An angel! This is a new-era, anime-style angel!

Believe it or not, the angels in the Old Testament are really awful. They don't grow according to human aesthetics at all. If you don't believe me, go search it on Baidu. The angels in Bayonetta are based on Old Testament images, and they look just like Cthulhu's long-lost brother.

The imagination of the ancients was truly abstract, so the revival of abstract painting represents a return to classical human aesthetics! (Outrageous opinion)

It's unclear whether that halo also functions as an antenna. The Sarkaz are connected by the unseen F2, and they can empathize with each other—not in the form of shared memories, but in the sense of sensing each other's emotions. This is limited to Sarkaz; other races cannot do this.

It may sound useless, but the existence of empathy does make the Sakortas more harmonious and easier to understand each other. In certain special circumstances, the Sakortas can even share memories, making them a real-life version of Kara.

Because of this characteristic, the Sarkaz's faith becomes very firm. Under normal circumstances, they would not come to believe Liu Jiuli's propaganda. However, Liu Jiuli has too many cards to play and plenty of ways to attract them.

Religious person, huh? What a coincidence, I have a new interpretation of God. Interested?

In religious systems, God is always omnipotent. This is the explanation given by every religion, and in order to maintain their rule in the real world, they use reasons such as "going to heaven after death" and "enjoying happiness in the next life" to deceive believers.

Then we can take targeted action.

First, I acknowledge that your God is omnipotent. Then, I ask you, why would an omnipotent God create a perfect world?

The other party will definitely offer many reasons to explain, such as the balance of the world, or God's love for all things, and then they can say, "Wait a minute, wouldn't an omnipotent God consider these issues? Wouldn't He create a beautiful world where humans are very happy, never kill each other, are always positive and optimistic, and all life coexists harmoniously?"

That's an omnipotent god! Omnipotence means there must be a solution. As for humanity's original sin, couldn't an omnipotent god see that? Why wait until tragedy strikes before punishing? Is that what a god should do? This is PUA! Is that how you understand God's omniscience and omnipotence? That's too superficial.

No matter how the other party explains it, as long as God is omnipotent, then all suffering is God's fault, and we don't need to believe in Him. If He is not omnipotent, then what is the difference between God and man, and why should we believe in Him?

When you've argued back and forth until the other person is so angry they want to fight you to the death, then you can bring out your new theory.

Sir, have you ever considered that God only created the world, but never managed it? After all, the things that an omniscient and omnipotent God is responsible for are certainly far more advanced than those of us ordinary people, perhaps even beyond our comprehension.

So, can we understand it this way: God's love is a macrocosmic love, and if children want more love, they have to strive for it themselves?

Once this new idea is opened up, we can preach to them that "what we humans need to do is build an Eden on earth, make the world a new paradise, or even become gods. At that time, won't the gods descend to earth and save all things?"

The core idea of ​​this system is "theocratic offline system," which means that people must earn God's love themselves. To put it bluntly, it's a different way of reinterpreting the statement "there has never been a savior" so that religious people can accept it.

After Liu Jiuli took this out, the effect wasn't exactly negligible, but it was at least immediately noticeable. Sakta, a staff member from the local notary office, came over to join the fun. You guys seem to be having a lot of fun slacking off at work.