I am a director in Ark. If I am not banned, I will be considered successful.

In the play, the Blood Demon Lord is still defending the existence of what he calls the "civilized, aristocratic government machine", and constantly throwing out more powerful examples.

"Bernard, would you like to see the lake area turned into one big landboat camp?"

"What about the Royal Opera House becoming a casino hall?"

“What about the National Theatre becoming a carpet supermarket?”

"--Actually, they look quite similar." Manfred, who couldn't find a way to refute Lord Blood Demon's point of view, made a small detour on this issue, causing all the Victorians who understood the joke to laugh involuntarily.

In comparison, the Blood Demon Lord's expression was uglier than if he had eaten a fly, but he still suppressed his anger and said word by word:

“We knighted the designer just to stop people from saying that.”

“Hahahahahaha!”

This extremely sharp remark almost made the people of Victoria, who had already had this idea, burst into laughter, but this was not the end yet.

"Would you like Radio 3 to play pop music all day long? How would you feel if they cancelled all cultural programmes on TV?"

However, Manfred didn't care at all. He shook his head and replied, "I don't know. I never look at it."

"I don't watch them either! But their existence is crucial!"

The Blood Demon Lord also repeatedly emphasized the reason why local governments should not be allowed to control too much power. However, when Manfred asked about the corruption and incompetence of local governments and why they could not be reformed since they could not hand over power, the Blood Demon Lord also gave a perfect analogy.

“The local government is so corrupt and incompetent that even the ministers can see it, but this means they are centralized and all the real power is given to us.”

"We are... the flowers of the government, Bernard." The Blood Demon Lord also said to Bernard while pointing at a decorative pot of white roses on the table:

“Local governments may be dung heaps, but they can grow beautiful roses.”

"But if we try to clear the muck and lose our balance..."

"We are about to fall..." Manfred also completely understood what the Blood Demon Lord meant, and also understood why local governments could neither reform nor disappear.

To put it bluntly, the corruption and incompetence of local governments can just prove the efficiency and rigorous attitude of their central government, and can also guarantee their status and power. In order to maintain the operation of the civil service system, the prime minister will have to rely on the power of the central government, which will only make the weight and power of civil servants in their central government increasingly heavier.

This is directly related to their interests and they need to maintain the power. If the power is divided among local governments, their existence will be insignificant, which will not be beneficial to the country at all.

"call……"

On the other hand, Theresa breathed a sigh of relief after watching this episode. The impact this episode brought to her was too strong, and there was too much useful information.

Although Kazdel has not yet officially restored its country, this episode of Chen Qi can be said to have depicted the situation of Kazdel for decades after its restoration.

This knowledge may not help the Sarkaz rebuild their homes, but it can help the Sarkaz avoid many years of detours after rebuilding their homes. There are so many things to learn from and note here.

As expected, after the Blood Demon Lord sought help from Arnold, played by the Scavenger King, and got advice on how to make the Prime Minister give up this plan, he went to meet "Agnes", played by Froststar, again to discuss the issue of local government reform.

As soon as she saw these plans, the character played by Shuangxing was immediately at a loss. She realized that she would completely lose her power, and immediately changed her expression.

"If they could understand, they would certainly like it. But ordinary voters are simple-minded. They cannot see their own needs. They cannot analyze problems. They have to follow the leader to go in the right direction."

In the end, Frost Star and Blood Demon Lord, who both did not want to lose power, reached a "gentleman's agreement". She would no longer make things difficult for the police, and Blood Demon Lord would join forces with her to persuade the prime minister to give up this decision.

After receiving the manuscript that Lord Blood Demon had prepared long ago, Shuang Xing also sincerely said to Lord Blood Demon:

"Humphrey, it's a shame you don't join the radical movement."

“—and it is sad, too, my dear Agnes, that you do not join the civil service.”

It can be said that this is the highest level of praise that an internal staff can receive, and praising a person for being the most suitable for his or her current position is always the most appropriate approach.

"In order to ensure that the rights are not divided, can even the two people who were previously at loggerheads reconcile?"

"Blinded by greed... Even the Immortals can't resist the temptation of power? I'm afraid all the kings in the royal court are like this."

At this moment, after watching this episode of "Yes, Prime Minister", Tracy and Theresa's biggest feeling is undoubtedly the obsession and greed of each character for power, and the scenes in which they are unwilling to let go and are willing to repeatedly overturn their own words for this.

Agnes, played by Shuangxing, can carry out radical movements to gain more power, but in order to prevent her own power from being taken away, she changes from a local official who seems to be working for the welfare of the people to someone who speaks out the "truth" of the ignorant people.

Among them, whether it is Humphrey, Huck, or Bernard, who seems to be kind but actually stands on Humphrey's side without a doubt after finding out everything, each of them clings to his own power tightly and immediately denies everything that happened before when encountering something that threatens his power.

The characters they played were just people from races with a relatively ordinary lifespan on the Terra continent, Filin, Aslan, Vaifan...

And if they were like the kings in the royal court, who had lived for who knows how many years... How long had they sat at the pinnacle of power? How could they willingly give up their power?

In particular, when their power is directly linked to their ruling strength, they have the power to defend their power.

Tresis: "But at least, now we know their weaknesses... Power makes them lose their way, they will be afraid of losing their power, and they should be prepared to pass on their seats to the new generation."

Theresa: "Wait until the time is right... Wait until the future, let a new generation of more energetic Sarkaz take over the position of the corrupt kings of the royal court, and let them make a choice."

"——Whether to pass the position to the next generation of their clansmen, or to let the entire clan be wiped out from the position of kings in the royal court forever, I believe they will choose the better side." X2

The brother and sister were both thinking the same thing at the moment, and as for how to transform Kazdel, even though they didn't notice each other's expressions, they had already thought of the same method.

If the kings of this generation are disobedient, then choose the next generation to be obedient and make them trust you, or choose a new generation that has to be chosen. In this way, the royal court retains power, and the king of the Sarkaz regains power.

Chapter 148: People who grew up because of "Yes, Prime Minister"

“So in the end, the problem of corruption and incompetence in local government has not been solved, and everything has returned to the original state?”

"...It's not like we did nothing. At least we achieved our initial goal. But compared to the goals of local government reform later, the initial goal seems insignificant."

After the fifth episode was broadcast, Miss Ning and Liang Xun, who were far away in Shangshu, also summarized it one sentence each. This is what they do after watching each new episode now. They also have to record their feelings and entrust them to special officials to deliver to the palace when the time comes.

Ever since the first season of "Yes, Prime Minister" was broadcast, the emperor of Yan State discovered its huge potential and ordered it to be one of the "must-read books" for officials of Yan State.

After the second season was broadcast, the emperor not only followed the series himself, but also ordered all officials above the fifth rank to write reading notes and work reports every week, which would be reviewed by the emperor and the cabinet one by one.

It can be said that this kind of treatment is generally only given when the emperor examines the prince's homework. In order to coordinate the ideas and suggestions of all ministers and to explore the value of "Yes, Prime Minister", he has put a lot of effort into it.

As for Liang Xun and Miss Ning, one is of the fourth rank and the other is of the second rank. In addition, the Shang Shu where they are located has received special attention because of a certain existence. Naturally, the reports submitted by the two of them will also receive special attention.

"However, the Victoria in the TV series is still at her peak and can still ignore this kind of problem. But the more hidden dangers accumulate, the more likely they will erupt one day in the future. Wouldn't it be even more earth-shattering?"

Liang Xun was deeply touched by this episode. It was not only related to him as the official of Shang Shu, but also pointed out the local officials' desire for power and their hateful faces when their interests were truly affected.

This can hardly be called irony, it is already a direct insult. Liang Xun, as a local official, can't help but wonder whether he is competent for the job, and what he felt when he watched this episode.

"Ms. Ning, I am ashamed. In fact, when I saw the play saying that the power of local officials would be weakened... I was also quite afraid and was unwilling to give up this position."

"Lord Liang, are you afraid that your power will be reduced?" Miss Ning looked at Liang Xun, who was very frank at this moment, with some surprise. Liang Xun also said with a guilty look on his face:

"...Yes, but if the court appoints someone to succeed Liang, Liang is willing to give up the position of prefect and give the position to someone who is incompetent... When Liang thinks of this, he can't help but worry whether this person can really fulfill his duties as a local official."

"But in the final analysis, Liang's first reaction was still the fear of having his power weakened. This made me wonder if I was also sitting in a seat of power and began to covet the feeling that power brings?"

Liang Xun frowned and closed his eyes as he thought. He was reflecting on himself, or questioning himself. However, Miss Ning smiled slightly when she heard this and said softly:

"I think that the fact that Sir Liang is already thinking about whether he is competent for the position is enough to prove that you are worthy of your current position."

"As for the answer to this question... no matter what, we have not yet carried out such bold reforms, and you and I are still doing our respective jobs. Your Majesty is even more ambitious and cannot tolerate any darkness in his eyes. You and I have not become those people in the play yet."

"If Sir Liang is afraid that he will change, then it doesn't matter. I have been in Shangshu for a long time. If Sir Liang really changes... I will definitely correct you."

At this point, Miss Ning smiled, but she said more seriously:

"And if Lord Liang really completely falls for power... then I will not hesitate to abandon our friendship and expose the crimes of the corrupt Liang Xun. When Liang Xun dies one day, I will send my former comrade off for the last time."

"——Until that day comes, Sir Liang is still Sir Liang, and I will do my best to prevent Sir Liang from changing his ways."

"Ms. Ning..."

However, facing Miss Ning who suddenly changed from serious to easy-going, Liang Xun couldn't help but break out in a cold sweat, but his uneasy heart had indeed calmed down.

However, the words from Miss Ning that she would keep watching him and not change made Liang Xun feel a little uneasy again. After a long while, he said sullenly:

"…Keep watching."

"Okay." Seeing that Liang Xun had nothing to say, Miss Ning's eyes flashed with helplessness. She continued to look at the "Yes, Prime Minister" on TV, but she began to think in her heart.

She heard from her grandfather who had long retired from officialdom but was well-informed that His Majesty was considering whether to let Chen Qi shoot a movie for Yan Country, but was worried that Chen Qi would be too bold and cause unnecessary trouble.

And now, as Miss Ning looks at the various ironies and revelations in "Yes, Prime Minister", she feels more and more that it would be a pity if such a great talent could not be put to good use.

Maybe... she should write a letter of remonstrance with Liang Xun, so that His Majesty can use Chen Qi with confidence? If that doesn't work, why not try a smaller topic first?

Miss Ning thought so in her heart as she continued to look at the TV. Now, a new episode of "Yes, Prime Minister" was aired again. Like audiences everywhere, the two of them were looking forward to the next episode.

The content of the sixth episode begins with an explanation of the background. Huck, played by Tracy, receives an invitation from the "Victoria Drama Award" to attend the dinner as a guest. However, Tracy has recently had some unpleasantness with the entertainment industry because of some things and does not want to accept the invitation at all.

To this end, he only needed to find Manfred and Bill, the secretary of the publicity department, to discuss countermeasures. When it came to the actors, Manfred also felt that this matter was inappropriate and immediately said:

"Wouldn't it be bad to associate with actors? They make a living by pretending, and if you mix with them, people might notice..."

Suddenly, Manfred paused, and Theresis immediately gave him a death stare and asked, "Speak, Bernard?"

What? How to continue? Will he be discovered by others that he is the Prime Minister and that the Prime Minister should not be at No. 10 but on the stage?

"Hahaha! Chen Qi! I really admire you. How did you come up with so many tips on how to resign for that serious General Manfred?"

Next to Chen Qi, the young girl, who had grasped the essence of the "Daily Resignation Tips", could be said to like this segment of Manfred the most. Even the long and difficult sentences of the Blood Demon Lord had to be postponed a little. Manfred's frankness made her feel happier.

If for no other reason, she just likes this kind of straightforwardness. Nian admires Bernard on TV very much for being able to say whatever he wants so freely. So why doesn't she want to say a few sarcastic words to the Emperor of Yan State like this?

But some things can only be thought about, but this does not prevent Nian from liking this part the most.

"Each character has its own position. Bernard's role is to speak for the audience." Chen Qi also explained this. At this moment, Xi, who was watching the show seriously, frowned and said:

"You two are so noisy. If you keep on making noise I'll throw you into the painting and lock you up."

"Tsk, you act like your little sister's paintings can trap anyone. If I figure it out, can you trap me, your sister?" Although Nian didn't care about it at all, he still tried to restrain his voice a little.

Back to the plot, the conversation between Tracy and Bill now revealed the real reason why Tracy did not want to accept the invitation - the government allocated too little funding to the National Theatre this time.

Tracy could even imagine the scene at that time and said, "The general manager of the theater had to introduce me at the dinner, making innuendos and sarcasms, saying that I was stingy and mean, and the rough guy in No. 10."

At this time, Bill, the secretary of the Propaganda Department, also suggested: "Why not let the Minister of Arts take the blame for you? Isn't that what lower-level ministers do?"

However, this proposal was a bad idea for Tracy, who was well aware of the media, and he immediately said:

"Okay, I can imagine what the headline will be like, 'Birds of feathers avoid griffins, Prime Minister fears public opinion.'"

"-If there is a major crisis, you don't have to go at all." Manfred also put forward his own suggestions at this time.

Unfortunately, Tracy discovered that Victoria, who was usually full of trouble, had no major crisis recently, so he couldn't help but ask:

“Is there any long-term crisis that can be brought closer?”

"What kind of crisis would warrant canceling the invitation?" Bill, the publicity department secretary, pondered seriously. Fortunately, Manfred, who was standing by, immediately came up with a few proposals.

"A sharp devaluation of Victorian gold coins, a small war on the Iberian Ocean, a fire at the Originium power station..."

"Berna, I don't think these things are good for my image." Tracys rejected helplessly.

"——But I can help you get out of this." Manfred still did not give up trying to help his prime minister. But he suddenly seemed to have a good idea and said quickly, "I got it. What if a cabinet colleague passed away?"

"…Is someone going to die?" Tracys seemed to be really thinking about the feasibility of this plan, and asked quickly.

"Uh... no, but this is an excuse without damaging the image."

"It wouldn't be such a coincidence that it happened on that day, right? At least it wouldn't be an accident."

This trick also seemed to be ineffective, but this conversation was full of Victoria's black humor, as if as long as Theresis gave the order, the cabinet would really send someone to make a cabinet colleague "forced to die voluntarily".

Fortunately, just when Tracy and others were at a loss, Humphrey, played by Lord Blood Demon, came to the screen. In order to avoid giving a speech in that embarrassing occasion, Tracy immediately asked Lord Blood Demon for help:

"There's a speech, and it's going to be awkward. The audience is a bunch of vicious, bumbling drunken actors."

Lord Blood Demon: "——Are you going to the lower house?"

“Hahahahaha!”

Once again, the House of Commons was insulted without any sense of incongruity. Now, with the broadcast of "Yes, Prime Minister", the impression of many Victorian civilians on the House of Commons has undergone a drastic change.

Nowadays, jokes about the House of Parliament have spread among the common people in Victoria, and the impression of "House of Lords Botanical Garden and House of Commons Zoo" has also begun to take root in people's hearts along with Chen Qi's works.

It can be said that if we talk about the people on Terra who hate Chen Qi the most, the first one is undoubtedly the Casimir high-level officials who are still experiencing a catastrophe; the second one is the Ursus high-level officials who are already in chaos and have no time to care about other people; the third one is the members of the House of Commons in Victoria.

"Teacher... your writing is as sharp as ever. Is it possible to get rid of such absurdities in the House of Commons in the future?"

Vina, who was studying with Chen Qi and now taking notes seriously at the side of the room, was no longer surprised by such jokes in the House of Commons.

Vina's mentality now is completely different from that of the crown prince when she first arrived in Rhodes Island. She no longer gets angry when someone slanders her former country. She has even evolved to the point where she will join in slandering her own country.

Vina felt that she was in the process of adapting. She was constantly honing herself and making herself more and more tolerant - this was something she could not learn in Rhodes Island or in the palace.

Only by accepting the absurdity of others can you grow, know what needs to be corrected, and improve yourself. This is the first thing Vina learned from Chen Qi.

Chapter 149: Chen Qi: When we get ruthless, we even scold ourselves

"This episode is about art, right? It's a topic that is very relevant to Director Chen Qi and his team."