According to the laws of the White Tower, tribunes cannot be appointed directly and must be elected by the plebeian assembly.
The President and members of the Senate could not participate in the election of tribunes.
The head of state cannot serve as a general, let alone directly control the troops.
But talking about the law now is a bit too childish. Matthias's document is right in front of him, and his kind smile is also in front of him.
"Maybe this will surprise you, but please believe that every decision I make is for the sake of this country," Matthias stood on the rooftop of the mansion and sighed, "Because the Senate and
The people of the White Tower have suffered countless hardships due to the battles between the civilian assembly. It’s time to end. General Joruus, do you believe that I can bring happiness to the people of the White Tower?"
Galio once reminded Qiaolu that he was about to face a choice, but he didn't expect the choice to come so quickly.
From now on, you must be careful when answering every question, otherwise you may not get the chance to be exiled.
"You will bring endless happiness to the people of the White Tower, and you will let the light of the White Tower illuminate the stars and the sea."
"Actually, I have always felt that you are the best candidate to serve as tribune."
This is a very complicated question. If you say that you are not the best candidate, you are questioning the vision of the head of state. If you say that you are the best candidate, he may not be able to walk out of this room alive.
"As a warrior, I am more willing to charge into battle under your battle flag."
What a clever answer. He was not interested in politics and had never had any inappropriate thoughts. Qiaolu was secretly pleased with his wit.
But this was not the answer Mathias wanted. He forcibly changed Qiaolu's meaning: "I know you are tired of fighting on the battlefield, and I gave you a better choice. The commercial officer unfortunately died in the battle.
I hope you can take his place."
Let Jolu serve as a commercial officer? What a funny thing. Apart from helping his brother sell some Mansalore armor, Jolu has never done any business.
But Qiaolu knew very well that although Mathias mentioned the choice, at this time, he did not have any power to choose.
"I will do my best to serve you."
"It's not for me, it's for the people of the White Tower." Matthias brought the account book, and the figures on it were disappointing. The God of Punishment emptied the treasury. As the leader of a country, Matthias was worse than Reggie.
Be poor.
"The Autumn Fair in Turbulence City is about to begin. We have accepted Emperor Suixue's help and should be rewarded accordingly. But you also know the kingdom's situation. I think only you can solve this problem."
Mathias took out a list of goods. He wanted to buy weapons, food, and pesticides, but he couldn't get any gold coins.
This is asking Qiaolu to do it with nothing. He knows that this is an impossible mission, but Qiaolu doesn't have the courage to say no.
"I know this is very difficult, but our country must come out of the shadows as soon as possible. The Shattered Snow Kingdom is rising. The Ryan Country has become a vassal of the Shattered Snow Kingdom. There is also the Bayer Country in the north. It is said that their queen is pregnant with Reggie.
Children of Nord, I firmly believe that the White Tower Kingdom will be able to regain its former status, but this requires our unremitting efforts."
Joruus leaned over and saluted: "I will never let you down."
Matthias smiled and said: "Send greetings to Emperor Suixue and King Ryan for me. In addition, I also say hello to your brother. He is an outstanding craftsman. I will give him more rewards and help."
This is Matthias's warning. Joruus has no wife and no children. His parents have been dead for many years. The only person who can threaten him is his younger brother.
After leaving the official residence of the head of state, Jolu felt that the world was spinning under the scorching sun. The soldiers were preparing for the inauguration ceremony of the head of state in the square. When they saw Joruus passing by, they neatly saluted the former general.
Qiaolu still maintained a high prestige in the army, which was probably not a good sign. He lowered his head and hurriedly left the square, walked through the quiet alley, and returned to his residence.
Two days later, Qiaolu left the White Tower Kingdom with twenty merchant ships. When he arrived at Turbulence City, the grand autumn fair had already begun.
Turbulence City was originally a narrow and closed city. After the baptism of war, it became more open, because it only had one city wall left, and nearly two-thirds of the buildings in the city were missing.
Brooke was unable to rebuild a city in the short term, but fortunately outstanding craftsmen showed superb skills. They used various curtains to turn the ruins into product exhibition stands.
Between two unique rockeries, there is a clear pond dotted with aquatic plants, as well as islands and warships made by carpenters.
Qiaolu had never been to Turbulence City. He never dreamed that this ominous city could be so beautiful.
What he didn't expect even more was that the two rockeries were actually two bombed-out houses, and the pond was a crater left by the shells.
The sun shines on the water, creating beautiful waves. That's because the bottom of the crater is filled with glass beads.
These beads are the key point, because they sell glass here, and the beads are very delicately made, with a beautiful petal hidden inside.
Qiaolu really wanted to buy two, but the staggering price kept him away. After finding the only complete castle in the city, Qiaolu informed the guards of their names, and Reggie and Chris welcomed him out enthusiastically.
"I haven't seen you for a few days. The general who took off his military uniform turned out to be a commercial officer. I heard the good news sent by the messenger and congratulated the White Tower Kingdom on being freed from suffering."
I don’t know whether Reggie was sincerely congratulating him or being sarcastic. After the pleasantries, Qiaolu didn’t dare to say the reason for his visit and tried every possible means to find irrelevant topics. But after going around and around, Reggie still asked him about the thing he cared about most.
"The New Year is approaching, and the plebeian assembly is about to begin. I believe that the head of state has found a suitable candidate for the tribune."
"I'm afraid... there won't be another civilian meeting." Qiao Lugan laughed twice and told the changes in the White Tower Kingdom.
Everyone present had their eyes widened, even Chris couldn't believe this was true.
"The head of state of the White Tower cannot serve as a tribune, chief senator, or general. Everything you just said must be a joke."
"I'm not joking, Your Majesty."
"So, the White Tower Kingdom is about to give birth to its first king?" Reggie was very calm, "Will he invite me to attend his coronation ceremony?"
Qiaolu's face turned red: "Sir, please pay attention to your wording. The White Tower Kingdom has no king, and Lord Mathias is still our head of state."
Chris shook his head and said: "This is impossible. There have been more than 20 heads of state in the history of the White Tower Kingdom, and no one has ever done this!"
"That's because under the constraints of the Senate and the Plebeian Assembly, there is no possibility for the head of state to become the king," Reggie said with a smile. "Now that the Senate and the Plebeian Assembly have lost power, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity."