Capital's high-level councilors were all here, a total of 36 of them. They were like the councilors of the entire human parliament. They could do whatever they wanted in the 36 Hua Cities and even make their own laws and taxes. Of course, this required the approval of the human government. Generally, as long as it didn't violate the basic human constitution, it could be passed.
Now that humans had expanded for so long, they had established bases on many planets. Every planet had different laws depending on the environment. For example, some planets prohibited alcohol, some banned pornography, but some allowed gambling.
Some planets prohibited the sale of luxury goods, while others were full of luxury goods.
Some even prohibited cars because of the lack of energy.
These were all laws that varied according to the environment. Just like the United States of America two hundred years ago, every state had its own laws.
For example, the current black market was actually a place where the big bosses of the 36 Hua Cities vented their grievances according to the feng shui layout and reported to the human government.
"Councilors, since so many of you are gathered here today, it seems that there is something important to discuss. I'm just a student, so I'm afraid I can't participate." Jiang Li smiled when he saw the situation in front of him. He was less than 20 years old. Compared to the big bosses in front of him, he was still inexperienced and didn't dare to make any decisions.
"Brother, don't say that." Zhu Yuanshang patted his shoulder affectionately. "In this world, seniority doesn't matter. Only the strong are respected. For example, the Jiang family's Saint Jiang Nalan is only a fourth generation junior. He has many uncles and even grandfathers and great-grandfathers. But now, don't the great-grandfathers in the family still worship his holy statue and treat him as a god? In my opinion, given time, Brother Jiang Li might not necessarily not have this kind of potential. "
"No, no." Jiang Li waved his hand, not wanting to discuss this topic.
His priority now was to obtain endless energy and cultivate the Body of the Great to small success. Then, he would think about the embryonic breathing. As for the cultivation after that, he would take it one step at a time.
"Okay, let's not beat around the bush." Chen Gang didn't want to talk too much. "You probably know that the presidential election will start in a year and a half. According to the rules, we start preparing in half a year and use the next year to get votes everywhere. Now, the two most promising candidates are both Chinese. You must have heard about this."
"Yes, one is Wang Mierong from the Wang family, and the other is Jiang Haiyang from the Jiang family. Both are Meditative Overlords with three-digit vitality." Jiang Li's eyes flashed. He already knew that these councilors would talk about this. "But didn't you reach an agreement with the Wang family last time to fully support them?"
"We did reach an agreement last time, but recently, the Jiang family sent us a letter. Take a look." Zhu Yuanshang took out a letter. It wasn't an email, but a paper. In the electronic era, this kind of letter was basically extinct. But now, the whole human race had a rule. Writing a paper letter represented respect.
Jiang Li opened the letter. It was filled with domineering words. The general meaning was that the Jiang family hoped to get the support of the 36 Hua Cities in the presidential election. The grudges from last time would be written off. If they succeeded in the presidential election, the Jiang family's Saint Nalan would even personally help Zhu Yuanshang and the other councilors to advance to the embryonic breathing realm.
Other than that, they also promised all kinds of benefits.
They even invested hundreds of millions to build cities and boost the economy.
Jiang Li's heart turned cold. It seemed that the Jiang family was determined to win the presidential election this time. Not to mention the councilors, even he was tempted by such benefits.
"Even if it's an expert in the Vision Divine realm, it's impossible to help people advance to the embryonic breathing realm," he said quietly after reading the letter.
"That's not for sure." Chen Gang was tempted at first glance. He was prepared to cooperate with the Jiang family. "Jiang Nalan can't be judged by common sense. He recently killed an expert in the Vision Divine realm on the battlefield of the human race's extraterrestrial planet. This shocked many of the saints. He obtained some unknown things, and the Jiang family's power has increased greatly recently. Since it's the Jiang family's promise, they should be able to fulfill it. "
"Yes, this letter was written by the current head of the Jiang family, Jiang Wuya. If they can't fulfill their promise and we expose this letter, the president will be criticized and attacked. We have to fulfill the promise made during the election," Jiang Wuya said. Another councilor said, "You see, the higher-ups also promised that once the election is successful, they will send us a large amount of spiritual stones to improve the quality of the Chinese people in the 36 Hua Cities …"
"What do you plan to do?"
Jiang Li sighed and slowly sat back in his chair. He didn't say anything. "Do you want to cooperate with the Jiang family?"
"If we cooperate with the Jiang family, we wouldn't have invited you here today." Zhu Yuanshang spoke after a long time. "But we can't refuse this benefit. You are a smart person, so you should know the advantage the 36 Hua Cities have in terms of votes. The entire 36 Hua Cities have a population of five billion."
The 36 Hua Cities were the territory of China two hundred years ago. They were even larger, including some small countries in Southeast Asia. Now they were all cities where Chinese gathered. After the development of technology and the transformation of cities, each city had a population of one hundred million or two hundred million. It could be said to be prosperous.
If they were all turned into votes, it would have a decisive effect.
"To be honest, I can't refuse the Jiang family's promise. Unfortunately, I have an irreconcilable hatred with the Jiang family that can't be resolved. I can only walk this path to the end." Jiang Li's eyes lit up. "I understand why you're looking for me. You want me to communicate with the Wang family and give you the same treatment?"
"That's not for me to say." Zhu Yuanshang smiled and many councilors nodded. They knew that Jiang Li was a smart person and could see through their intentions with a glance.
If the Wang family didn't give them the same treatment, they could only pull votes for the Jiang family.
"I'll bring it up." Although Jiang Li hated these people for being greedy, it was human nature. At the most crucial time, they had to sell it for a good price.
After discussing for a while, Jiang Li stood up and left.
Seeing that Jiang Li had left, a few councilors came over. "Brother Zhu, do you think the Wang family will agree to our request and give us the same treatment as the Jiang family?"
"It's hard to say." Zhu Yuanshang closed his eyes. "Actually, this is just picking a side. There will definitely be risks. We will either offend the Wang family or the Jiang family. We will definitely have to get enough benefits. However, I think that according to the Wang family's usual thinking, it is very likely that they won't give us the same treatment."
"Then we'll rely on the Jiang family?"
Chen Gang asked tentatively.
"Not rely, it's a deal." Zhu Yuanshang pointed out the main point. "We have to maintain our independence, get resources, and wait for the right price. If the Wang family doesn't give, the Jiang family will. Why not? Among them, the thing that moved me the most was that Jiang Nalan personally helped me advance to the Embryonic Breathing realm. Think about it, how many years have I been stuck in the realm of Chang Ding? If nothing unexpected happens, I will stop here for the rest of my life. How can I be satisfied if I don't fight for this kind of opportunity? "
Everyone was silent.
"This group of people doesn't understand the big picture. They take whatever benefits they see. A group of short-sighted people!"
Bada!
Wang Changrong threw the letter on the table. His eyes were sharp as he stared at Jiang Li. "The Jiang family has promised so many benefits. I am sure that it is an empty promise. Only the Wang family's Elder Ancestor can fulfill their request. However, even the Wang family's clan leader can't find the Elder Ancestor. What should we do? Hence, the Wang family will not agree to this. "
"But the 36 Hua Cities' votes are not a small number." Jiang Li also knew that the Wang family would definitely not agree to it, but there was no other way now.
"There is still a year and a half before the matter will be revealed. There is no hurry. Maybe in this year and a half, there will be changes." Wang Changrong waved his hand. "This matter cannot be impulsive. We need to think about it at length."
Beep, beep, beep …
While the two were talking, the sound of beeping echoed in the hall. Jiang Zhendong's ecstatic expression appeared on the optical computer screen. "It's a success. I finally developed the Sun and Moon Essence and Tai Chi Dao Water that have no side effects on the human body. Hahaha, this is the real Sun and Moon Essence. Its effect is not inferior to the Spirit Qi of Heaven and Earth. It even has the effect of balancing Yin and Yang. If it is produced on a large scale, the quality of the entire human race will be changed! Son, Mr. Kurong, come to the lab quickly. "
"What? You finally developed it? "
Jiang Li was shocked. He stood up abruptly. The success of the Sun and Moon Essence was not a small matter. It was a big event that would shake the human race.
He and Wang Changrong immediately rushed into the depths of the lab. They saw Jiang Zhendong spacing out beside a pool.
That pool was about three to four meters wide and one meter deep. It was filled with Taichi liquid that was bubbling. It was different from the last time. When Jiang Li looked at it, he saw that the Taichi liquid seemed to be wriggling worms. It was alive and had the smell of biological cells.
He knew that Jiang Zhendong was inspired by the Empress Mother technology and finally developed the Sun and Moon Essence.
The Empress Mother technology was epoch-making.
"Why don't you try it? This is the real Sun and Moon Essence. I've written all kinds of data into a report. I'm going to send it to the highest scientific organization of the human race. After the human government's test, I can get the patent. "Jiang Zhendong took some out for Wang Changrong and Jiang Li to try.
Jiang Li drank a mouthful and felt his entire body relax. His mind wasn't damaged at all. On the contrary, all the cells in his body seemed to be fused with a wave of energy, fusing with his flesh and blood. His body crackled, and every pore on his body emitted a clear air. His entire body felt refreshed.
"As expected, there are no side effects. Moreover, the medicinal effect is strong. It can compete with the Spirit Qi of Heaven and Earth and has its own effects." Wang Changrong also took a sip and was shocked. "You've really succeeded in your research. Report it to the Academy of Science immediately. Without further ado, we'll start using the media to report it and create all kinds of hype to build up the momentum! I'll help you inform the Wang family about this. We'll use the Wang family's connections to start settling down so that the Jiang family won't interfere. "
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