Chapter 206： Forty percent compromise

A small country also has its advantages.

Not to mention a large country with a population of over 100 million, even a country with a population of several million, it is impossible to gather government employees from all over the country in just half an hour.

And, it was still night.

But for Tuvalu, a pocket country with a land area of ​​only 26 square kilometers and a population of less than 10,000 people, half an hour can not only gather government officials from across the country, but also prepare the hardware needed for voting.

Li Daniu did not come forward to hold the voting, because it was very inappropriate for him to come forward at this time. If he was present, many people would change their truest thoughts because of him.

It would undoubtedly be much better if the prime minister, Burns, were to preside over the vote. Although it is also impossible for everyone to vote according to their truest thoughts, the vast majority of government employees in Tuvalu will follow their own wishes.

Voting is conducted by secret ballot, but in fact, Li Daniu used some shameless means to count who voted for each vote after the voting ended.

For example, fingerprints on paper, for example, panoramic cameras secretly placed in conference rooms, etc.

Because of the small number of people, the voting time was not long. After all the people gathered, Burns took the stage to speak for five minutes, and the voting ended in the next ten minutes.

During this period, Burns even collected the opinions of some Tuvalu government employees who were supervising the work in New Tuvalu by phone.

Li Daniu, who had been waiting in the reception room of the palace, got the result of the vote.

"There are 198 people who choose to swear to follow His Majesty the King, 108 people who choose not to let them go, and 182 people who choose to let them go."

After Burns finished his report, he knelt down on one leg in shame, bowed his head and said, "Your Majesty, I am ashamed to be your prime minister. I have not been able to make Tuvalu's hearts turn to you."

"The human heart is the most complicated thing in the world. In other words, it is not a thing at all." Li Daniu felt that this result was beyond his expectations. In his mind, it would be enough for dozens of government employees to follow in his footsteps. Not bad, but now, there are still 108 people who choose not to let him go. This is tantamount to willing to die for his face.

However, although the result was beyond his expectations, he still felt a little sad when he saw that 182 people chose to release them.

Ever since he traveled to this world, in the film world provided by the system, he was born and died, and the billions of fortunes he earned were almost unreservedly invested in the construction of Tuvalu and the life and welfare of the people of Tuvalu among. Let Tuvalu, the least developed country in the world, reach the level of catching up with developed countries in terms of per capita income, and even continue to increase in the future.

After such a dedication, there are still some people who are unwilling to be loyal to him?

There are only 488 government employees in Tuvalu, and nearly 40% of them choose to ignore the fact that their Majesty the King has been offended, and want to compromise.

What is the most important thing about a monarchy?

Besides the king, is there any other answer?

It is different from a constitutional monarchy country like Japan, where the emperor can only enjoy benefits and has no rights, and it is also different from a country like the United States, where the president is elected by the whole people and works for the people. Everything about a monarchy revolves around its king.

Although the four words of master humiliating ministers and death are feudal ideas, they still apply to Tuvalu!

It has nothing to do with the president of the United States being insulted by the American people. As long as the president's safety is not endangered, the government cannot use it to find fault.

However, if the king of a monarchy country is insulted, it is equivalent to insulting the country of Tuvalu. According to the laws of Tuvalu, if a Tuvaluan insults the king in public, he will be sentenced, and the sentence is very long. . Although it was a few foreign journalists who insulted Li Daniu this time, the place where they insulted was in Tuvalu's mainland, and they insulted Li Daniu in front of the Tuvalu people in public.

For such a person, what is wrong with giving a one-month prison sentence?

If it was in the feudal era, if you dared to insult the monarch in public, it would be a serious crime to be beheaded. Who cares what kind of foreigner you are?

Therefore, this time it was not Li Daniu who made a big fuss, but his current status and status made him have to do so.

Today someone insults you in your place, and you greet him with a smile, then tomorrow, someone will dare to ride on your head and shit.

Moreover, as Tuvalu develops faster and faster, and Li Daniu gets more and more advanced technology from the film world, sooner or later, Tuvalu will become a lamb to be slaughtered in the eyes of others.

If you can't show your determination and courage to the world earlier, then even if you have strength, others will not take you too seriously.

This is the same as fighting with ordinary people. If you are horizontal, you are afraid of being shocked, if you are shocked, you are afraid of dying, and if you are desperate, you are afraid of going crazy.

Li Daniu doesn't want to be crazy, but he must also show that he has enough courage to say no to the so-called powerful country.

Otherwise, even if Tuvalu has nuclear weapons, others will not believe that he dared to launch them.

After strengthening his belief, Li Daniu took a deep breath. Although the result of this vote could not see everyone's heart clearly, it almost achieved his goal.

"Burns, can I trust you completely?"

At this time, there were only Li Daniu and Burns in the reception room. Hearing Li Daniu's question at this time, Burns knew that perhaps the turning point in his life was at this moment.

"Your Majesty, if you need my life, or even my soul, I will give it to you without complaint." Burns knelt down again. Kneeling is not only the highest etiquette in Tuvalu, it can be said , almost in the whole world, is the highest level of etiquette.

"Okay!" Li Daniu smiled and said, "Then, I need you to help me count all the government employees, which vote they voted for."

Burns raised his head and said calmly: "Your Majesty, in fact, I have already tampered with the voting paper. The voting paper everyone gets is numbered, and I am distributing When voting papers, they are distributed in order. So, now I can count all of them who voted."

Li Daniu was taken aback when he heard what Burns said. He was going to get some fingerprint checking equipment for Burns, and then give him the images from the panoramic camera. Unexpectedly, Burns had already made sufficient preparations. .

Seeing Li Daniu stunned, Burns said: "Your Majesty, I think that when there is an option to follow your footsteps in the voting options, everyone should choose this option. Therefore, those who are not willing to swear allegiance to you to the death None of them are eligible for any benefits you provide them."

Li Daniu nodded in satisfaction. Although Burns' ability is at the second-rate level among the politicians in this world. But as far as the loyalty he has shown, indeed all leaders like it.

It doesn't matter if you are not capable, because there are more professional people who can do specific business. But the word loyalty cannot be cultivated casually. It also requires a sense of identity, a sense of belonging, and many other factors.

"Okay, you sit down first. Tonight, you do this thing well, and after the results are counted, leave them to me."

After Burns stood up, he didn't sit down, but bowed and asked: "Your Majesty, I suggest that you also conduct a referendum. In this way, you can test how many Tuvaluans appearing today. Those who are willing to swear allegiance to you to the death. I think that, as people, they are your personal property. Moreover, not only did they not provide you with taxes, but they also enjoyed the benefits you brought, so they should serve you even more."

Li Daniu waved his hand and said: "For the public, there is no need to vote, because I need them to express their views directly. I will tell my plan at the press conference tomorrow morning. At that time, it will be up to them to decide." (To be continued.)