Donghai Parliament Building, today is a meeting day.
Standing not far away and looking at this familiar yet unfamiliar clock tower-like building, Lu Ming was filled with emotions.
After watching from a distance for a while, Lu Ming sighed softly, turned around, got in the car and left.
Although I still retain my position as a member of the Donghai Parliament, in my current status, it is not appropriate to discuss the petty issues of the East China Sea. Not to mention, if the subordinates of Montenegro know about it, they will feel uncomfortable and feel that they
In self-dwarfing.
In Antiguara, the rubber plantation took only half a day to negotiate between its own business management team and the Gao family. The deal was officially signed and is now being handed over.
Erika has also become a freshman at Santoro Business School.
The registration work of Qinghai Tourism Company in Antiguala is being carried out by a team of my own with the help of Chen Huanxing and the Zhongzhou Chamber of Commerce.
There was nothing I needed to do in Antiguala for the time being, so I went around Shengjing and Montenegro before returning to the East China Sea.
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The quiet tea room of Wolong Tavern.
Lu Ming slowly sipped tea. The thin old man sitting across from him was none other than Mr. Fang Shouwang.
The third-ranking figure in the Imperial Grand Duke Party is the whip of the entire Grand Duke Party. At the same time, he is also the leader of the Donghai Party Headquarters of the Grand Duke Party.
The Donghai Party Headquarters is a party branch in one region, six states, and one province including the Donghai Region, all under the leadership of the Donghai Party Headquarters.
The Eastern Economic Alliance is actually this region, namely the Donghai Region, plus six states and one province.
It is exactly the same as the party branch states and provinces under the jurisdiction of the Donghae Party Headquarters of the Grand Duke Party.
However, now the Eastern Economic Union has joined the Montenegro Special Administrative Region as a new member.
Among the six states of the Eastern Economic Union, there are four traditional Western states, in the south and southwest of the East China Sea, two traditional Central Continent states, in the north and northwest of the East China Sea, one province, a province inhabited by Central Continent people, and five Jiangnan states.
Provinces are adjacent.
Except for one province whose economic strength is slightly weaker, the other six states are all the most economically developed areas in the east.
However, the Kingdom has more than 60 states and provinces, and most states and provinces have a population of around 10 million. This is probably the case for states and provinces in the Eastern Alliance, such as Antiguala, which has a population of 40 to 50 million.
Even though it is huge, it is mostly located in remote areas and its territory is extremely vast. The state of Antiguara has an administrative territory of more than one million square kilometers.
Lu Ming was thinking about this in his mind, but he heard Fang Shouwang on the other side say with a smile: "You always see the beginning but not the end of the dragon, what's wrong? Finally you think of us old friends? I thought you were a local emperor in Montenegro, with great power, already
Forgot about us!"
Lu Ming smiled and said: "How could it be? But I was really busy a while ago, but now I am a little more stable."
Fang Shouwang nodded slightly, "I'm very pleased that you've been doing well recently." His tone was very sincere.
Lu Ming took a sip of tea and asked: "Mr. Fang, is the shadow cabinet in the imperial capital still running?"
From an empire-wide perspective, the Ecumenical Party is the third-ranked political party in the opposition alliance.
Among all the imperial parties, the Ecumenical Party occupies seats in the Federal Imperial Parliament and the House of Commons of the Kingdom of Grifenni, ranking fifth.
In the past, the Ecumenical Party also had a glorious period of governing in alliance with other parties.
Even though it is currently in opposition, it is a force that no super-large party dares to underestimate.
Fang Shouwang, Fang Lao, ranks third in the order of his party.
He is also one of the five members of the Donghai Municipal Committee and the Minister of Energy in the Shadow Cabinet of the House of Commons of the Kingdom of Grifenni.
"Shadow cabinet?" Fang Shouwang smiled bitterly: "No news for a long time."
The shadow cabinet is composed of opposition parties and is dedicated to finding faults with the real cabinet of the ruling party.
Looking at it today, the Imperial Parliament, the cabinet system, etc. are already in an abnormal state, and can even be said to be on the verge of collapse.
"Do you still think you are a member of the Grand Duke Party?" Fang Shouwang suddenly asked.
Lu Ming smiled: "I haven't quit the party, of course." The so-called party members of this kind of party have no superior-subordinate relationship with the party leader. They are essentially partners.
Being a member of the Ecumenical Party is not a big deal at first.
Fang Shouwang pondered, "Then your status in the party is a bit sorry for your current status. Besides, the Donghai Party Headquarters and the Imperial Capital Headquarters are almost separated. The elders in the Imperial Capital and I have different ideas.
There was poor communication, and I haven’t been in touch recently.”
Lu Ming sipped the tea and said nothing.
Fang Shouwang looked up at him, "I will convene an extraordinary meeting tomorrow. Qian Xing, just be a senior advisor to our party. Didn't the Legal Committee hire you as a senior advisor?"
Lu Ming smiled and said, "Anything will do." The position of consultant is quite suitable for someone like him who has difficulty arranging roles.
"Qian Xing, do you think our party needs to reform and take control of its own arms?" Fang Shouwang suddenly asked.
Lu Ming was startled, took a deep look at Fang Shouwang, and said with a smile: "Mr. Fang, has he been influenced by Federerism recently? Party or not? I personally think that it is better for the people not to have any power. All power
It comes from the people and voters. Only voters can give you the power to govern and elect you. Such a simple political philosophy, Mr. Fang..." After a pause, he picked up the teacup and drank tea.
Fang Shouwang smiled: "Haha, Qian Xing, it seems that you are not a qualified warlord." With a look of comfort on his face, he stopped talking about this topic.
But Lu Ming felt that the old man's temptation just now was not a whim, but the chaotic situation of the past two years. It is really difficult to keep such a giant in his heart, especially when he is facing a younger generation who has mastered the military and political power of one party.
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It's normal to have unrealistic ambitions. I hope you can stay true to your roots and maintain your original aspirations.
As for myself, will I gradually become lost in the future?
"Assembly member of the East China Sea, Qian Xing, I think you resigned on your own initiative. The parliament is also riding a tiger. If you are banned from being a member, your face will not look good. But maintaining your status as a member seems to be dwarfing you.
status!" Fang Shouwang said with a smile: "Of course, you are a politician born in Donghai, and no one can erase your special connection with Donghai. If you resign as a district councilor, the municipal committee may consider granting you some special positions.
Or a title, which not only reflects the special relationship between us, but also won't be criticized for belittling your current status."
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! He added: "Her Royal Highness Christine has personally discussed this topic with several of our municipal committee members."
Lu Ming smiled and said: "It's okay. When I come to Donghai, I am an ordinary citizen of Donghai. I don't need any special treatment."
Fang Shouwang smiled and said: "That's still different. You know it yourself. The relationship between the members of the Eastern Alliance already feels like a relationship between countries. You are the head of state of one of the alliance members. At the very least,
There must also be treatment similar to diplomatic immunity!"
Lu Ming shook his head: "I still don't want that kind of special treatment. When I return to the East China Sea, I am a citizen of the East China Sea. If I can participate in the policy discussion of the East China Sea, I don't feel that I am being dwarfed."
After thinking about it, he added: "Our empire has not really disintegrated yet. I am the supervisor of a special zone assigned by the empire, but I am from Donghai. Therefore, if Mr. Fang thinks that I am qualified, can the municipal committee allow me to participate?"
The power of the meeting?”
This is a bit of a lion talking too much, but today’s topic has reached this point, so you’re welcome, just make an offer.
Fang Shouwang's hand holding the tea cup trembled. He took a deep look at Lu Ming. It was probably now that he realized that the young man in front of him was no longer the Wu Xia Amen of the past. He was too ambitious. Of course, such ambitions were not what he used to be.
Maybe it's just hidden in my heart because of my lack of status.
Now, this young man obviously feels that he is not unqualified to sit in the conference room of the Donghai Region Municipal Committee.
Lu Ming smiled again and said: "Mr. Fang, I know you need to discuss it. I'll just wait for the news."
Fang Shouwang smiled bitterly and said, "Municipal committee members need to be elected."
Lu Ming waved his hand: "Mr. Fang, I'm not that arrogant. If I participate in the meeting, I don't necessarily have the right to vote."
Fang Shouwang breathed a sigh of relief, "In this case, there is a possibility of change. For example, the municipal committee specially appoints you as a consultant? Or as an observer?"
In fact, Fang Shouwang's status is only the third or fourth among the five municipal committee members, but he seems to be very confident today, probably because similar rumors have spread over the Tulip Manor.
Today, the status of the Grand Duke's Privy Council and the Duke's Tulip Manor is not as good as before.
It is the backbone that unites the people in the east.
For example, the legal basis for the existence of the Eastern Economic Alliance comes from the authorization of the Grand Duke of the East China Sea. Otherwise, it would be difficult to maintain peace and stability. Regarding the dispute between the eldest prince and the second prince, the eastern region can temporarily stay out of the matter, and various political forces can still operate normally. People
There is no need to panic, because the Grand Duke of the East China Sea is here. Whoever is recognized or not recognized will naturally follow the extremely noble branch of the royal family.
Lu Ming picked up the tea cup and said, "You will grow old if you work hard."
Fang Shouwang also raised his tea cup and said, "Qianxing, you're so polite!" Obviously, in a short period of time, he had regarded Lu Ming as a completely equal political figure, no longer the rising star in the party he once was.
However, Lu Ming was thinking that based on Fang Shouwang's words, there should be a high possibility of success in this matter.
Consultant? Or observer? It doesn't matter what the title is. What's important is that you can participate in the municipal meeting. You don't have the right to vote, but you can speak and you can influence these municipal committee members.
After all, if what he said makes sense, the municipal committee members shouldn't have to ignore their suggestions, right?
Moreover, being able to participate in the discussion of East China Sea policy is also a great benefit to the development of the Montenegro Special Economic Zone.
If we only look at the traces of Donghai politics, I have only been a member of Donghai District for less than one term, but I can participate in municipal meetings.
This can be considered as overtaking on a curve.
Even according to the original outside speculation, he, the youngest district councilor, would definitely lose the election in the next term.
But by chance, I took a walk outside, and when I came back, I directly joined the ranks of those attending the regional municipal meeting. I am afraid that I have set many new records, but there is nothing I can do about it.
