Chapter 1304: Chapter 1304
1304: Chapter 1290: Request 1304: Chapter 1290: Request If it were just about needing an answer, a decision could be made on the spot.
But if what is required is a decision that everyone can accept, a certain degree of insider trading and private communication are necessary.
Forcing a majority vote only leads to the so-called division and resentment of the minority.
In fact, “vote-selling” was expected by the proposer, Lord Xiuyi, and was bound to happen, although she probably didn’t expect locals to be buying votes.
You’re attempting to interfere with our voting?
and many among us welcome it, after all, this isn’t our world, and our ‘votes’ are somewhat superfluous.”
In the past, this disciple, in this moment, Lu Ping’an truly did not regard him as a junior anymore.
After all, he had only become a professional two years ago, while his opponent had probably been so for over ten years, constantly on the most dangerous battlefields.
Lu Ping’an could sense a familiar aura…
that was the power of a High-Tier Soldier (Conductor), and this spiritual feedback far surpassed his own, Rule-level being the minimum standard, and possibly even higher.
Lulu and Xia Qin had put aside all their work, and had come directly via the recently connected “Stairway to Heaven (Divine Kingdom)”.
Due to the Seal God’s monopoly in the business, the encryption price was exorbitant, and being the sole provider, spending money on teleportation was definitely a loss.
But they still came, putting aside everything…
“I could sell my vote to you, after all, I am inclined towards neutrality…
At least, I’m not opposed to local nation-building.”
Lu Ping’an sipped his tea, and even though the relationship between the parties was quite delicate, Lu Ping’an was not planning to easily give in.
The Contact Board had already divided into two factions by now.
One faction mostly consisted of those planning to operate in the long term or those favorable to the local residents, hoping to help them in nation-building…
at least to survive this plane war and then discuss each’s benefits.
The other faction was simpler, daily discussing that if the war continued it might lead to total loss, adopting a stance ready for immediate monetization.
This was also the root of the need for “vote redemption” and “insider trading” before voting; a true split of interests to the extent both sides could not accept would mean the end of voting and the day when a group of people would return to Earth, thus becoming a clear loss for both sides.
Now they were essentially “negotiating” with money, resources, and connections for a result that everyone could accept, allowing those who failed the vote to get some compensation and not just smash the plate and escape.
Lord Xiuyi really expected the “vote-selling” that was happening now, mainly the Nation Building Faction buying votes from the Escaping Faction, to reach a consensus as soon as possible.
Just these two sides, the neutral (indifferent) faction?
They were just “commodities”.
Everyone knew inside and had their needs; despite their quarrels that looked like they could kill each other, this issue in itself was about reforming a common interest that all could accept.
Lu Ping’an himself was quite hesitant; he leaned towards “nation-building,” but that didn’t mean he couldn’t vote to “stop nation-building”…In fact, some influentials had privately talked to him; if Lulu and her group had arrived two days later, Lu Ping’an’s vote might have already been sold.
“The votes, I can’t afford them…
our Salvation Army, can’t afford them.”
Lulu wanted the votes; their nation-building couldn’t proceed without human support, one could say that if humans actually chose to “stop nation-building,” this world would mostly collapse.
“Actually, Master, you could sell them to others…..”
“Uh, really, have you seen through it all?”
Lu Ping’an sighed, it seemed his plans to earn a bit more had just gone down the drain.
This time, unless something unexpected happens, those “supporting nation-building” will mostly win.
The reason is quite simple, many have invested too much here, when the final resolution was allowed for “vote-buying,” those forces that couldn’t withdraw naturally will bid higher for votes, exchange benefits, and would definitely not accept their investments being wasted.
In a sense, this process was actually the “too deeply invested” forces compensating the “not deeply invested enough” forces with money, eventually reaching an agreement…
In fact, if those “not deeply invested enough” forces really were willing to just abandon the cause, they would have done so already.
Now everyone was pretending to be oblivious, though they knew exactly what was going on.
Lu Ping’an also planned to pose as part of the “withdrawing faction”, since, after all, his assets here couldn’t compare with those of the Big Shot…
Although it was everything he owned, in the eyes of the Big Shot, he was genuinely the kind that could flee at any moment.
“We need your help, and if you are willing to help us, we can offer you the highest level of reward…..”
Returning favors was one aspect, but there were two other matters at hand.
“Negotiate with the government of the Eastern Country…
Oh, you mean, you want me to make an introduction?”
“Yes, I don’t trust any other high-level officials besides you….”
Lulu was very sincere; she openly admitted that she didn’t trust those other branches of the Church, as over the years the Salvation Army had frequently been let down by these “Allied Forces”.
“Because among all the elites, you should be the closest to the official authorities…..”
Hearing this, Lu Ping’an glared fiercely at Xia Qin outside, too embarrassed to come in; indeed, much about him had been revealed.
Lulu was right; Lu Ping’an was fundamentally different from the other Big Shots…
They were always “civilian forces”, pursuing their own interests, while Lu Ping’an had an official layer to his identity and was intricately linked to his own hometown, making it impossible for him to sever these connections.
“…If possible, we hope you will lead our delegation to the capital of the Eastern Country to discuss a long-term contract.”
Lu Ping’an felt somewhat overwhelmed, but he had to admit, this indeed was the most advantageous approach.
Being the only official figure among the “Big Shot” level here, and also able to gain a certain level of trust from the Eastern Country, if he really wanted to secure the “covenant” quickly, someone like him, who understood both worlds and was trusted by both sides, was essential.
Otherwise, the Eastern Country Elite might ask about the specifics of “Mercury 42”, and it could take several months for feedback to reach here, and the words of the high-level officials of Lin Nu’s Church might not be believed by the authorities at all.
“You need more than just my introduction, you want my guarantee as well….”
Lu Ping’an felt somewhat incredulous; did he really have that much clout?
You have more than five Rule-level combat powers in your hands, you are a professional who can produce energy, you can even mass produce Rule-level…
Your internal potential rating was probably already above a Quasi-God.”
Big Cat’s words, though exaggerated-sounding, were indeed the reality.
Unlike other Big Shots of Lin Nu, being “one of their own” was too important in Lu Ping’an’s case.
Let’s see how the vote turns out, then I can give you an answer.”
Lu Ping’an sighed; he probably couldn’t avoid this matter.
And compared to the second matter, this one was nothing.
“We need to bring more of the Exotic Races to this world, you should have connections with the Exotic Races, such as a certain Green Planet….”
Lu Ping’an sighed again and then glared fiercely out the window.
He now knew why Xia Qin didn’t dare to come in; this person must have spilled all his secrets.
“The Saphire Clan from the Green Planet?
It’s indeed a possibility…”
They were the natives originally taken away by the deity from the Silent Mountain Range, who later moved to the Green Planet, these star-zone migrants would likely not refuse another world’s friendly invitation.