According to the strategic vision of the future and the historical basis, after the independent statehood, the interests of Alfheim demanded that the new Charlemagne should not only be friendly with the elven camp, but should always keep a distance from possible enemies in the future. However, in view of the traditions and character of mankind, it is difficult to conceive of a Charlemagne who would make the elves feel that their friendship with them was justified, and that he would be a regent of a human - or a princess, and at the same time open to other nations. Minerva may be able to do this, but there are many obstacles before she becomes regent.

Charles IV, Dauphin Louis, Prince Bernard, Queen, Second Princess...... All royal families who succeeded to the throne before Minerva and Prince Charles were obstacles, and they were obstacles that could not be dealt with in a simple and crude way, at least not by tricks such as the Xuanwu Gate Revolution and the Candlelight Axe. The bloody and violent approach to power creates problems of legitimacy and gives the poor image that Minerva is a puppet of the elves and the nascent Charlemagne is a puppet government, which is completely contrary to the original calculations.

The new Charlemagne must be a legitimate, popular and internationally recognized regime, and at the same time it must get rid of the guys who stand in the way of Minerva's ascension, and in order to achieve these two goals at the same time, the only feasible way is to provoke other royal families to fight, let them kill each other, and when the dust settles and Charlemagne turns into a scorched earth, let Minerva come out to clean up the mess as a "princess who endures humiliation".

A perfect script without any loopholes, all in one place.

However,

"It's beyond Charlemagne's borders. ”

There was a hint of sternness in his calm tone, and an unbearable heat danced in his purple pupils.

Consortiums are behind the scenes. This is something that has been known for a long time, and with Li Lin's skill in controlling the war, I believe that even if it turns into a major war in which several countries participate in the war at the same time, this system can operate effectively for a long time.

The war can be institutionalized under the pretext of "demand", and even resentment and backlash must be managed......

Pressed against his chest and clumped quickly, Roland gritted his teeth.

"Since the decision is to put her on the throne, then you can consider means other than war, such as mutual recognition or something-"

"The political approach is based on mutual recognition. ”

Li Lin raised his chin slightly, and his gaze fell on Roland, who was choked.

"There is no reciprocal recognition. There is no way to communicate. Now except for a very small number of people. Who wants to recognize Yalfheim's existence and be willing to accept a new division of power and a new political arrangement?"

Roland's hands trembled.

He kept pushing his hand to try to curb the trembling, only to make it tremble even more.

Li Lin and the elves can be trusted. It was Charlemagne, who recognized the independent autonomy of Alfheim. And Charlemagne, who was willing to admit the heresy of pointed ears. But it will not be the choice that most human beings, including Charlemagne, are willing to choose. This conflict of interests and feelings surrounding the two sides has a tragic element.

If the elves try to ensure a friendly government in Charlemagne, it will be difficult for this regime to be accepted by the people and the human nations under their rule, and even if Richelieu and the royal family can establish a Charlemagne that coexists peacefully with the neighboring countries. I am afraid that there is no guarantee that this government will accept the emergence of an elven state in its territory, and will be willing to be friendly with Alfheim. In fact, this dilemma may not be solved by the ingenuity of the politicians. It is here that the elven camp decides to resort to the means of war to solve Charlemagne's root cause.

"War is a political means. If you want to end it, unless you achieve the goal, it will be impossible for both parties to lose more than they gain, and they will not be able to continue. I don't deny that my methods are dishonorable, but—"

Restraining his smile, Li Lin asked in an almost harsh voice.

"Which do you think is more correct, fighting with dignity and shedding millions of blood, and achieving world change and lasting peace with minimal sacrifices?"

“......”

Staring at his adoptive father, Roland didn't say a word.

Li Lin's answer was clear at a glance, as always, extremely correct, and the correct was almost cold. And ...... for yourself

This is not a question that can be answered in a short period of time, and when asked this question, people will always subconsciously choose the latter, but no one can guarantee that there is no one on the list of "minimum sacrifices", and then they will become hesitant or even evade the question. But Roland's focus is not here, and in a certain way he recognizes the necessity of such a method, but if the most despicable means can be effective in reducing casualties, why have intelligent beings so far gone to great lengths to find the right way?

When pigs fly.

Although Li Lin and his supporters will say, "Even if they don't approve, what can they do?" social status dictates that they have to adapt, after all, life has to go on. For a while it seemed to be as they said, but the hatred and resentment that surged in people's hearts would not go away. It is like a volcano that is temporarily asleep, and beneath the stable rock plate, the magma is constantly accumulating energy, and it is not known when it will erupt or what kind of catastrophe it will cause. In order to avoid that, you have to change your course.

Perhaps this is wishful thinking and naivety, but Roland really can't accept Li Lin's too sharp answer.

"Why do you have to choose between two answers?"

It is strange that there is only a choice between conquest and destruction, and even if war is a continuation of the means of government, the means of government are not only in the form of war, but there are also options for compromise in addition to the preparation of war by the false and the rebellious.

"In any case, if you can't trust human beings, and you can't accept coexistence calmly, and see them as enemies, then the other side must have the same idea, right? There is no change without trying to fundamentally change the mindset. ”

"So?"

"Why don't you try it on a small scale first?"

Roland licked his lips and said slowly in a restrained tone:

"Rather than simply deny. Let the seeds of resentment and infinite reverie take root and sprout, it is better to try something first. Success is good, but failure will not affect the whole, and it can be explained to everyone. ”

“......”

For the first time since the conversation began, Li Lin groaned, his fingers removed from the coffee cup, and tapped on the tabletop.

What Roland said can be summed up in one term -- special zone.

The so-called special zones are in essence areas that adopt special policies in terms of administration and other aspects. It is subdivided into various types, such as strategic special zones, special economic zones, and special technical zones, because of the implementation of various independent administrative systems. There are often special folk customs and folk feelings. There are already many precedents for this on Earth. I'm afraid it's the first time in this world.

"Real yàn special zone ......"

Chewing on the word again, the calm tone of his voice brought a layer of unreality to the room—the teenager who had accused Li Lin a few minutes ago of taking the country and the people as a real man, was now asking the Supreme Archon to provide a small area to try different policies. To put it mildly, it's a double moral standard. Even Roland himself felt that this trick was a bit of a thing.

But that's what politics is supposed to be. Successful politicians and politicians are all the people who have learned very well in Houhei. And those who are morally clean and noble end up as described in Mark Twain's novel "Running for Governor."

The result takes precedence over a qiē - Roland silently recited Li Lin's "aphorisms", over and over again, apprehension and anxiety accumulated little by little in his heart.

"Okay. ”

The finger stopped. Li Lin stared at Roland seriously.

"I'll give you a chance. ”

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"Special administrative districts?"

Prime Minister Richelieu paused and shook his head.

"No, the military and ministers will not agree to such a bastard request. ”

Li Lin understood the prime minister's thinking very well, and getting a statist, who had devoted almost his entire life to strengthening the power of the central government, to agree to such a matter that amounted to independence and division would be tantamount to betraying his own faith and undermining the prestige he had so far accumulated. Moreover, the Prime Minister is working to weaken the authority of the Army and the Titans, and it is impossible for him to agree to the creation of special administrative zones at such a time.

Whether a thing is good or bad, though, only depends on the perspective from which people look at it.

"Your Excellency Prime Minister, I think that's a good thing. ”

Before the discolored prime minister opened his mouth to reprimand, Li Lin reminded:

"For His Highness, who has nothing, this is a rare opportunity. For the sake of the country's future, the Royal Government should support the construction of a special administrative zone. ”

"This ......"

Li Lin's "His Royal Highness, who has nothing" refers to Prince Charles, who was designated as the heir to the throne by Richelieu, because he was the youngest son of a concubine, his mother and mother family who died early were not strong nobles, and the succession was quite backward, and no one was willing to serve under his command. In the past, this was quite powerful in extending the life of Prince Shire, but now it is a big problem.

While Richelieu was still alive, the navy and his political team were able to spare no effort to support the Fourth Prince and prepare him for his future rule. But he is an old man after all, and like his royal majesty, he is approaching the point of aging and death at every moment, and what may happen at any time. Once he loses his pivotal role, it will be questionable whether the military and political forces attached to the prime minister will even be able to unite to protect themselves, let alone work together to support the fourth prince.

Handing over these forces to Minerva may be a solution, but Her Royal Highness is also too young to be able to serve the public and play a good role as a regent's assistant is a troubling unknown. What is even more worrying is whether the consortium will manipulate the country's politics through Guò Minerva.

The best way to address these concerns is to train a private team for Prince Charles, relying on a capable civil and military team, if not all the problems will be solved, at least so that the charr can protect themselves. However, at a time when the crown prince, the second prince, and the prime minister themselves have divided almost all the military and political forces, in what name should they use to cultivate a team for the Shire, who is still a child...... Until now, Archbishop Li was still having a headache about this, and at the moment the special zone proposed by Li Lin seemed to be a good choice.

It is not the territory directly under the Fourth Prince, but nominally under the direct jurisdiction of the central government, and under this cover, talents and other resources are sent to this special zone for training and training, and in time it will become Prince Shire's own team.

"However, there are no more areas in the country where special policies can be exercised. All the fiefs already had owners, only overseas colonies remained, but there were ......"

"Oh, Your Excellency Prime Minister, have you forgotten that there is a newly annexed territory that needs special administrative measures?"

“...... You guy. ”

In the blink of an eye, the cardinal's gaze became as sharp as a knife.

"Is that how you want war!"

"Now is not the time to preach pacifism, is it?"

Li Lin shrugged his shoulders as if nothing had happened, bearing the sharp gaze and anger of the prime minister as if he were substance, and he continued in the tone that did not change in the slightest:

"Since you have to reserve talents and resources for Your Highness no matter what, let's fulfill Titans' wishes. In any case, this was their long-cherished wish - to annex Castile and make Charlemagne stronger and richer. ”

"Well...... this"

Li Lin's words silenced Richelieu.

There are no superfluous fiefdoms in the country. Overseas colonies are too distant in the background. In the name of the Special Zone, it is best to put the Castilian lands conquered by Titans under the control of the state.

Ostensibly satisfying the militants, but in fact silently punishing Titans for disobedience and going alone, while also making it impossible for them to complain. By the most critical standards, there is nothing to blame for such treatment.

Of course. To do so would be to indulge Titans to go to war at will. But after Minister Bellamy's frenzied actions. Relations between the two countries are irretrievable. Titans will not let things get any better, and will do everything in his power to sabotage any possibility of détente. In this case, simply let them go and fight. After the fight, the fruits of victory were transferred to Prince Charles and things were turned in a favorable direction......

That's a good thing, but what benefit can Li Lin get from it?

This profiteer is a pure profit animal, and will never participate in things that cannot be profitable, in this matter, what benefits can he get in this matter?

It is impossible to strengthen the political alliance with Richelieu, and it is best to skillfully maintain the balance of power of all parties so that everyone needs the support of the consortium. It's also not right to start a war and get more arms orders? If he really has his eye on this, then he should try to prolong the war, not stabilize the occupied territories.

Just when the prime minister was puzzled, Li Lin showed out his hole cards.

"Governor of the Special Administrative Region...... Do you think Roland is a good fit?"

The old fox, whose tail was white, was stunned for a moment, and then laughed too.

The fiancé of the princess, the heir to the consortium, and the brother-in-law of Prince Charles - apart from being too young, Roland's status is not much of a problem for serving as the chief executive of the district, and pushing this heir of the consortium out will also help to calm the dissatisfaction and opposition of Titans.

He was the right person, as both Li Lin and Richelieu saw.

"Then Your Highness ......"

"Regarding His Royal Highness Shire's studies and public activities in the Special Administrative Region, we will definitely assist you. ”

"On behalf of the Kingdom of Charlemagne, I would like to express my gratitude and respect for the enthusiasm of V.E. ”

"It's an honor for our company, and I'm scared. ”

The two hands were clasped together, and the two foxes smiled brightly, and there was no smile in their pupils.

Through the same indifferent pupils, Richelieu saw a slightly dangerous but stable future, while Li Lin saw the failure of the SAR.

Roland wanted to set up a special zone, try different systems, let him try it, and before he suffered enough, "idealistic young people who want to be free" were full of longing for all kinds of words that sounded good. However, judging by various precedents, failure is inevitable.

Even if there is a difference in the ideological field of a nation of the same culture and species, no matter how much economic or even policy benefits the stronger side gives to the weaker side, the other side will only take it for granted, without the slightest sense of gratitude, and accuse the other side of having a benefactor mentality and ill intentions -- "You are here to make a contribution to tourism," "It is better to be in the colonial era," "The other side of the strait is to engage in a Trojan horse slaughter of the city." They can't even afford to eat tea eggs and leeks, how can they make profits, every qiē is a conspiracy of 426."

If the same nation is still like this, how much better will it be for two nations that are hostile to each other and suffer greatly from aggression? Li Lin can almost assert that Roland's "one country, two systems" will eventually become "one country, two intelligences," and even worse. At that time, as long as the video footage of the various riots and armed clashes is sent back to Alfheim, the liberals who have been a little overzealous lately will also shut up for a long time, and the stunned youths who shout "freedom, equality, and fraternity" will stop and no longer hinder preparations for war.

As for the likelihood of Roland's success...... Li Lin is also not worried about this, in the face of a full-scale war that is destined to break out, in front of his skills and ability, what is that insignificant success?

-- Just let him try as hard as he can.

Words that do not fluctuate on the circuit of thought flashed, and then turned to the calculation of new issues, and there was not a second of gap.

Li Lin didn't notice that the corners of his mouth were slightly raised. (To be continued......)