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Chapter 347 The Boring Shen Zhuangyuan
During the daytime on January 1, Berkeley specially applied for a bath, changed into decent clothes, shaved, and combed his hair neatly.

There is no stylist for him in the presidential palace anymore, but he still wants to meet people with the best appearance as possible. To deal with people like Charles, he must not only rely on his knowledge and talent, but also fully display his personal charm.

In the evening, he was taken to a small reception room by the staff as soon as he had finished eating the boxed lunch.Berkeley was very nervous, and asked as relaxed as possible: "Is Mr. Charles arriving soon?"

The staff replied: "Chairman Xia will arrive in an hour and a half, but he confessed that President Berkeley still doesn't have enough understanding of Guliguo and the new alliance, so here we are now studying a documentary."

Only then did Berkeley realize that a screen had been placed on the wall opposite the seat, and a small projector was placed on the table in front of him.

After the staff finished speaking, they turned off the lights, turned on the projection at the same time, and played a promotional documentary called "New Alliance and Jili Kingdom".

The promotional materials in this area are only the content of the official video promotional film edited and produced by the Cultural and Propaganda Department.

Since the establishment of the new alliance and Huanxiang Industry, they have paid great attention to preserving various historical records. There is a team of more than 200 people who are responsible for this matter. The direct leader is Ke Mengchao, who was later replaced by Shen Sishu. director.

All kinds of detailed recording materials are not only photos, audio and video, but also a large number of archives and electronic data. The collection has also received strong support from the R&D department, and also inherited the archives of the original straw shoe upper.

This is the policy that Ke Mengchao formulated from the very beginning, to let future generations know what the former Jili Kingdom was like?What has the new alliance done and how has it changed the world?
Leaving the most detailed records not only allows future generations to clearly remember this period of history, but on the other hand, when time passes, it can also most effectively fight back against the slander and distortion of various enemies.

There are many kinds of promotional documentaries for the New Alliance, edited and combined with various materials for different occasions, and there are several types of duration, such as 5 minutes, 15 minutes, half an hour... Some are open to the public and can be found online, and some It is an internal study material.

What Berkeley was looking at was a 10-minute version for the new members of the new alliance to learn. This version is still being updated as the new alliance advances.

Originally, this promotional film was not dubbed in English, only in Dongguo and local dialect, and the subtitles were in Dongguo, but Berkeley couldn’t understand it even if he showed it directly, so the relevant personnel processed it again. English dubbing and subtitles.

The so-called internal learning materials are played in various training courses and study classes. The students and cadres watch them on the spot and are not allowed to record them. Many of the contents can also be found in the public information, but some clips have not been put on the Internet. .

It's not that the content is ulterior, it's just for ordinary students to watch, and everything the new alliance does is upright.

However, after careful discussion with Shen Sishu, Cui Wanhe and others, they think that some pictures or scenes are too challenging for ordinary people's cognition. If people with ulterior motives use tricks to re-edit and dub, maybe they can come up with rumors and reports that turn black and white. There are many international news organizations that are habitual offenders in this regard.

The new alliance has mastered the weapon of public opinion within a few miles, but in the international community, at least for now, it can say that it has no right to speak at all, and it has no ability to spread public opinion at all.Although almost no one in the world pays attention to the ruined place of Jiliguo, it is precisely in this situation that we need to be cautious.

Yokole was in the oily noodle restaurant of Vago Mining that day, and waited until after dinner, and the conversation between Charles and Berkeley was not over yet.Because Charles was very busy and had a lot of things to deal with after dinner, he let Berkeley watch the promotional video first.

No matter how this promotional film is revised, its narrative structure remains the same. The first 15 minutes is to introduce the former Jili Kingdom, combined with a large amount of field shooting materials and survey statistics.Half of the content is to introduce the port of Fiso, and the other half is to introduce other states in Jili State.

Not long after the film started, Berkeley was completely stunned just like Charles read his letter!

Of course he knows how impoverished and backward the Jili Kingdom is, with an annual per capita output value of less than 500 yuan. The country's seven major states were once divided and occupied by five local armed forces, and the big forces also governed various small forces...

Berkeley had a conceptual understanding of these things at first, but when life scenes in various neighborhoods rushed towards him, Berkeley was both strange and horrified. He was almost out of breath with his hands clutching his thighs, as if he was walking through hell.

It is not accurate to say that it is a scene of life, maybe it can only be called a scene of survival.

Berkeley also suddenly saw his camera, because the film not only introduces the misery and despair of the people, but also briefly introduces the history and ruling class of this country. Of course, the current president Berkeley cannot be omitted.

The main part of the documentary is to introduce the establishment and purpose of the new alliance, a series of measures to build the Kelin District, build the agricultural reclamation area, establish a new order, and transform the old society.The focus is on taking Fiso Port as an example, which shows the changes in just over a year. The city, mountains and rivers, and the spiritual outlook of the people have taken on a new look.

The documentary also introduces the process of the new alliance's liberation of Banda City and Vago City, as well as the achievements of social transformation.In the last part, it is mentioned that the new alliance has liberated the entire territory of Jili Kingdom by the end of 2021!Just by looking at the ending, one can tell that this promotional film is the latest version, which was produced by the propaganda department just after working overtime.

Berkeley was lost, the lights on the screen had already been turned on, and the lights in the room were also on. He was still staring at the empty wall and was distracted, not realizing that two more people walked in.

"Berkeley, you want to see me so strongly, what do you want to say?"

Hearing this voice, Berkeley woke up suddenly, and found that there was a big black man wearing sandals and a short-sleeved Han shirt in the room, who was the president of the new alliance, Charles.

Although he couldn't understand what Charles was saying, he stood up like an electric shock, bowed his head and stretched out his hands.

Charles didn't intend to shake hands with him, he turned around and sat across the table, behind him was the wall where the projection screen was hung just now.

Another staff member with an oriental face also sat on the side, and translated in English what Charles said just now.Shire spoke Eastern Mandarin, which is also the working language of the new alliance. Berkeley couldn't understand it, so he specially brought a translator.

The translation is very simple, without adding any extra modifications. For example, when Charles said Berkeley, he directly translated it into Berkeley, without adding titles such as "Mr." or "President".

Berkeley stretched out his hand to hold the air, and sat down in embarrassment, showing embarrassment.

He has read Shire's materials and knows that the person in front of him will be 22 years old this year. He graduated from a public middle school in Port Fiso and has been involved in gangs in the local neighborhood since he was a child. Such an educational background and resume are actually similar to illiterate.

But when Charles sat in front of him, it gave him a sense of oppression, which made him feel cramped. It was completely different from the many scenes he had imagined in advance, and he didn't know what to say for a while.Moreover, after watching such a promotional documentary just now, it seems that I can't say some of the words I prepared before, and I need to reorganize my thoughts.

Charles waited for a long time but didn't see Berkeley speak, so he took the initiative to ask: "Don't you have something to say?"

When Berkeley spoke, his tone became weaker unconsciously: "Mr. Charles, did you read my letter carefully?"

The conversation between the two was very interesting. Charles spoke Dongguo, which needed to be translated into English; Berkeley spoke English, but Charles didn’t need a translator, and he could pick up the conversation directly, explaining what Berkeley was talking about. Can understand.

Why not use the local dialect?Because Berkeley won't!He went to Yin country when he was three years old, and he can speak several foreign languages, but he hardly speaks the local dialect.Then why not communicate in English?Because Charles doesn't want to!

Charles directly replied: "I read it. Not only did I read it myself, but I also called a meeting with the senior leaders of the new alliance in Mowang City to discuss it. There is a Shen Xiucai in our new alliance. There is still Sima Zhong? I used to think it was unbelievable to read history, but I didn't expect to see him alive now!"

The translator directly transliterated the name, and Berkeley asked in a daze, "What is Sima Zhong?"

Charles: "Sima Zhong is nothing, Sima Zhong is a person..."

Charles talked about the allusion of "Why don't you eat minced meat" by Emperor Hui of Jin Dynasty in the Eastern Kingdom, and finally said: "This Sima Zhong doesn't seem to be an idiot, but he has serious cognitive defects. He still wants to solve the problem, and proposed made his own plan.”

Berkeley finally understood, blushing and said, "Do you think I'm that kind of ruler?"

Charles: "Yes or no, let the facts judge. Let's make a long story short, first ask a question, what do you think determines the state of a country?"

Berkeley didn't realize that from the beginning of this conversation, he was carried away by Charles' rhythm.It wasn't that he suggested something to Charles and then had a guidance exchange, but that Charles sat down and dominated the topic.

Berkeley pondered for a few seconds, thinking about how to answer perfectly.However, Shire didn't wait for his answer, and went on to say: "I think there must be three elements. The first is its institutional system.

The second is the specific internal and diplomatic measures based on this institutional system.

Finally, there are those who maintain this system and implement these measures, including administrative units at all levels and state machinery.

In the letter you wrote to me, you suggested that I should resolutely maintain the existing system of this country, continue the domestic and foreign measures you have taken, and continue to appoint those officials to manage the country and retain the original management system.

It is these factors that determine the situation of Jili Kingdom.So I want to ask you, what's the difference between this and when you were president?Let me ask you again, what was the situation in Jili Kingdom in the past?It is hell on earth! "

Berkeley was choked by the series of questions, and he said after a while: "Actually, since I took office, I have been working hard to change this country. Just give me a little more time..."

His voice became weaker and weaker, until he was almost inaudible at last.This is what he used to say often, and he subconsciously said it, but after watching the propaganda documentary just now, he really doesn't have much confidence.

Charles: "The question I asked you just now is what determines the state of a country? Before you took office and after you took office, nothing in this country has actually changed. What's the point of giving you more time?
It's not that we haven't waited, but the waiting in the past is just meaningless suffering.My parents waited from birth to death, and I waited from childhood to adulthood, but instead of waiting for any hope, we slipped into a deeper and deeper abyss.

It is the new alliance that has pulled this country out of the abyss and made another choice for the once desperate people. I believe you have not missed it. "

Charles's eloquence in daily communication is much better than Berkeley imagined. In face-to-face conversations, he is just like the Charles in the speech video, and his thinking is very clear and his response is very quick.

Berkeley finally rearranged his thoughts and settled down: "First of all, on behalf of the No.20 fifth president of Jili Kingdom, I would like to congratulate the new alliance led by Mr. Charles on winning the new central government.

I just learned that the new league has done well in many ways, and I congratulate you on that.I want to meet President Shire, I just want to provide some experience and suggestions on the thinking of governing the country, after all, I have really led this country. "

Charles: "Please speak directly, I'm listening."

Berkeley said carefully: "Mr. Charles, I know that you are an idealist like me. But sometimes ideals have to yield to reality. Many of the suggestions I made are actually From a realistic point of view.

For example, I suggest that you try to retain the original officials, at least some of them, because they are the people who know the country best and are the most educated group in the country.

I know that some of them are incompetent, and many of them are not clean and upright enough, so I urge them to be clean and upright, and deal with officials who violate the law.

But you can't get rid of everyone, because we really can't find another more competent and capable group. If they all get rid of them, then who will run the country?
I don't know if you have heard a word?Even the worst order is ten thousand times stronger than no order! "

Charles: "I've actually heard of it. I've been told that gangs arose because there was an order vacuum to be filled, but in the most savage way possible.

But why should we endure this worst order?Why not establish a better order... Let's discuss these later, I won't interrupt you, you can continue along your own train of thought. "

Berkeley's train of thought was slightly interrupted, and he paused before continuing: "For another example, I suggest that we must pay attention to the Jiliguo Public University, which trains the few elites in this country and is our most precious wealth.

Some people think that I have devoted too many resources to this university, and the annual budget accounts for half of the national education expenditure.In fact, this needs to be explained. Much of its budget comes from donations from overseas alumni.

Jili Kingdom is too short of talents, especially those who can effectively govern the country.To build such a university and cultivate a group of top-end elites, even if we go on to develop basic education, we can use them to train educational talents..."

Charles just said that he didn't want to interrupt Berkeley's train of thought, but now he had to interrupt: "I have to tell you one thing, all the teachers and students of Jili University are under control now."

Berkeley almost jumped up from his chair, and said in a voiceless voice, "Why? You arrested them all!"

Shire shook his head and said, "It's not about arrest, it's about temporarily controlling it and accepting a comprehensive screening investigation, because of a serious crime, and many clues to illegal crimes that were discovered later based on this crime..."

Shire briefly introduced the process of the vicious case and the results of the investigation, and then said: "There is a champion in our new alliance, I told you just now.

He is in charge of the investigation of Jili University, and he is very knowledgeable.I used to think that he still had a stomach full of boring knowledge, such as the story of Sima Zhong I just told.But then I gradually realized that those studies are not boring at all!
But he has done another very boring thing recently.The New Alliance is doing resident registration work for various communities, and he assigned a task that everyone couldn't figure out.

He asked the on-site registration staff to make a sub-table, and the statistical scope was the few blocks adjacent to Jili University. Whether it was a girl or a wife, as long as the registration staff thought there were some pretty women, they would mark them and collect them on this sub-table .

Mr. President, what do you think he wants to do? It was the first time that Charles called Berkeley Mr. President until now in the conversation, but there was obvious irony in his tone.

Berkeley asked in surprise, "Could it be that you choose women for the officials of your new alliance?"

Shen Sishu, who was a few kilometers away, was presiding over a meeting and arranging the latest work. He inexplicably felt his ears burning and his nose itching.

Charles went on to say: "We didn't know what he wanted to do at the time, he was so secretive that he didn't explain it to anyone.

But this kind of boring thing makes the staff feel very interesting. Anyway, it can be done during the resident registration, and it does not consume more manpower and material resources.

Although there are differences in the aesthetics of specific personnel, the difference is generally not too much. Isn't it just to mark the women they think are beautiful.

The total number of residents in the blocks involved is about 20, and there are almost 1 women marked on this side table, and the specific number is 940.

Then Shen Zhuangyuan issued a second order, asking the investigators to take this form and the resident registration information, and interview these women one by one, asking only one question, have they ever been violated by students at Jili University?Do you know the result? "

Berkeley asked in confusion, "What result?"

Charles' voice suddenly became very cold: "Not a single one!"

Berkeley: "No one? Although it is a good result, I think it is unlikely."

Charles: "You misunderstood, among the 3000 people, none of them were violated by the students of Jili University!"

(End of this chapter)