The Prime Minister's Office.
Opposite Lu Ming's desk, on a slightly simple chair, sat the Chief Minister of the Cabinet, Earl Shepard. The old man was also the Chief Privy Councilor of Her Royal Highness Princess Alice. Of course, in this era, the membership of Her Royal Highness Princess Alice's Privy Council was more like an honorary title.
Shapard was frowning and said, "It's mainly the Eastern Alliance's observation group that has not yet withdrawn. They reacted strongly to what happened in Daliang City and must send someone to supervise. They said they heard rumors that the Independent Commission Against Corruption has become a puppet of the military. Now it is the military that has brutally suppressed the opposition to you in Daliang, and has arrested thousands of political prisoners and put them in concentration camps. Human rights in the concentration camps are not guaranteed." He paused, "Your Highness, Zhenjiang Province is not a vassal of the Eastern Alliance. I believe they have no right to interfere in our internal affairs."
Lu Ming smiled. The old man was a die-hard royalist and an extremely conservative force. In fact, his political philosophy was more in favor of a strong centralized model. He believed that the actual division caused by the current civil unrest in the empire was because there had never been a strong centralized government, and too much power of autonomy was given to local governments, which led to the current bitter consequences.
They wholeheartedly agreed with him sending troops to suppress Liang Chongming's group, and the old man felt extremely happy and comfortable.
"The Eastern Alliance believes that they were the ones who facilitated the civil election in Zhenjiang, so they have been meddling in everything. In fact, both the rebellion suppression and the civil election were strongly promoted by His Royal Highness. Without His Royal Highness's Griffin Legion, what could they have accomplished?" Shapard said indignantly.
Lu Ming smiled and said, "In fact, the Montenegro Special District is also a member of the Eastern Alliance and voted against it, but since it does not involve the members' own affairs, the minority must obey the majority."
The Eastern Conference's rules of conduct are that members act in unison when it comes to internal affairs.
That is, as long as one member votes against it, collective action cannot be taken.
This also avoids the majority members sacrificing the interests of the minority members for their own interests.
If Lu Ming had not studied law and received a collectivist education, he would have found this very strange.
How can such a group be efficient
But in fact, this can maximize the interests of individuals and is a manifestation of equality.
However, Zhenjiang affairs are not the internal affairs of the alliance, so the proposal to enter Zhenjiang Daliang City for human rights observation adopted the principle of minority obeying majority.
After listening to Lu Ming's words, Shapard shook his head. Thinking that His Royal Highness the Prince was also the leader of the alliance, it would be a bad idea to attack the alliance again.
"However, one thing is one thing. It's up to you to decide whether or not to allow the observation group to enter Daliang. This is your authority as the prime minister of the cabinet." Lu Ming smiled.
"Okay, then I refuse!" Shepard said without hesitation.
Lu Ming smiled and said, "Okay." He paused and said, "The Liang Chongming case cannot be delayed for too long. If we follow the normal process, I'm afraid it will take several years to finish the lawsuit. The Independent Commission Against Corruption has studied the case and submitted a request to the High Court to establish a special court under an emergency state to try this case. This is because the Liang Chongming Group has actually gained control of Daliang City for dozens or hundreds of years, cruelly exploiting the people of Daliang City, drug trafficking, murder, illegal imprisonment, etc., and all of these were carried out in the name of public power. In terms of nature, it is not comparable to a gang. When I declared martial law, it also launched a military rebellion. Therefore, the Liang Chongming Group is a de facto military and political terrorist organization that endangers the security of the empire."
Shepard nodded repeatedly. With this positioning, it became very clear.
Lu Ming continued, "So, I also think that it is necessary to set up a special court to try this case as soon as possible, but be cautious in using the death penalty. I will give my personal legal advice to the High Court on this point."
Shepard smiled and said, "Any judge will seriously consider your professional opinion."
…
In the extremely luxurious and spacious lounge on the third floor of the official residence, sat a group of beautiful girls, including Becky, and six fire girls, namely the four ladies Audrey, Margaret, Britney and Kate, as well as Pei and Zou.
Lu Ming walked in accompanied by Yu Luan. He was Commissioner Zhang.
Becky and the others were a little nervous, not knowing why they were brought to the Prince of Black Mountain's official residence.
Only when they saw Lu Ming did they all breathe a sigh of relief.
They all stood up and waited for instructions from the de facto slave owner.
Lu Ming looked at them and smiled: "I've been looking for an opportunity for a long time, today is the time!"
He turned around, and Yu Luan gently pressed on his face and Adam's apple.
A quarter of an hour later, Lu Ming turned around and the girls, who had no idea what he was doing, were all stunned.
Lu Ming smiled, and Yu Luan said, "You should have seen Commissioner Zhang's identity in newspapers and on TV. He is Marshal Lu."
The air seemed to be frozen.
After a long while, suddenly, Mrs. Audrey took the lead, and several Western ladies pulled up their gorgeous skirts and saluted respectfully and fearfully.
"Greetings, His Royal Highness!" "How is His Royal Highness!" the chirping of birds could be heard one after another.
Who is this handsome young man in front of me? He is the husband of Her Royal Highness the Princess, the Marshal of the Griffin Legion, the Prince of Black Mountain Castle.
The ancestors of several Western women were descendants of nobles who were convicted and exiled to Shengjing. They had immense nostalgia for the real aristocratic class of the empire, and even had a kind of absolute psychological admiration for them.
Lu Ming waved his hand and said with a smile: "Everyone, sit down!" He walked over and sat down, but these beauties didn't dare to sit down. Most of them were confused and completely shocked.
Lu Ming said: "Let's talk business. The seven of you will be special advisors to me, the Prime Minister of Zhenjiang, in the future. You will form a seven-member review committee. Some of you are very capable, and those who are not very good can also learn. In fact, you don't have to do anything. The main thing is to have a business..."
After a pause, he said, "This business has a professional team to manage and audit it. However, I am afraid that I have limited time to look at these materials. Please help me take a look. In addition, you can go to Daliang when you have time. Well, that business is in Daliang."
He added, "This group will be led by Becky." After all, he and Becky had physical intimacy, while others did not.
Beiji, her daughter and Xueruo came to Zhenjiang accompanied by Yuluan.
Seeing that Becky wanted to say something, Lu Ming waved his hand to interrupt, "I understand, you want to say that you don't understand, but it doesn't matter, the professionals have done everything they should do, you are just helping me go through the process, it doesn't count as me being careless, and ah, Audrey and Britney, and Pei Wanjun, are all your good helpers."
He added: "This business is worth about 2 billion yuan. Keep an eye on it for me!"
The women were even more dumbfounded.
Lu Ming is planning to integrate Daliang's business world, involving all walks of life.
Today, it is managed and operated by the newly established "Daliang New Era Group Corporation".
The boss behind the New Era Group is naturally Lu Ming.
After the special court makes its verdict, these companies and various assets will inevitably be auctioned.
However, for such a complex and huge system, only the "new era" can take over and smoothly transition it naturally.
Otherwise, Daliang may very likely fall into chaos and economic crisis.
Whether you admit it or not, if you regard Daliang as a country, it is equivalent to being overthrown by the revolution, and all the monopoly private capital has been confiscated by itself at a low price.
Moreover, from a business perspective, the powerful management team of the New Era Group will inevitably compress the price to the lowest when negotiating with the provincial government to propose the acquisition price, and will even threaten to withdraw without taking over.
I have already proposed that the purchase price cannot be lower than one-fifth of the original total assets, otherwise, I am afraid they can accept a bid of one-tenth. If it is for the sake of Daliang's economic stability and orderly development in the future from a purely market perspective, the provincial government will also agree.
After all, the management team will also paint a big picture for the provincial government about the development of Daliang's economy and its future plans.
New Era Group is operated by a professional operation team and also audited by a strong audit team.
However, I still need someone to keep an eye on me.
But recently we have expanded too fast, and we are really short of staff, especially close ones.
Why not just call Becky and the Six Fire Girls over to fill in the gaps? There's really no need for them to do anything anyway.
Seeing that they were all in a daze, Lu Ming smiled and said, "There is still some time to prepare. Anyway, you should study hard."
He then said, "Why do you feel a little awkward? Are you still not used to my new identity? In fact, you are now completely on the pirate ship. At least, before Commissioner Zhang disappears, you can't leave me. You can only be my slaves, and I am your master!" He looked at Becky and smiled, "You are an exception."
Becky was terrified but also happy. Commissioner Zhang was already a big shot, but she didn't expect that "he" was actually...
Worrying about gains and losses for a while.
Over there, four Western ladies, led by Lady Audrey, bowed and said, "It is our honor to be His Royal Highness's servants!" The words they used varied, but the general meaning was the same.
Indeed, according to aristocratic tradition, becoming a servant of a prince-level noble lord was actually equivalent to returning to this circle after their ancestors had been permanently deprived of their aristocratic status.
Under the prince, the earls, viscounts, barons, etc. in the territory are legally also the prince's servants and retainers.
This slave is somewhat different from the concept of servants in the East.
Lu Ming smiled and said, "Okay, I'm going to go see Erika. You guys should digest today's information."
Erika also came and sat next door. These seven girls all knew Erika.
At this time, everyone bowed and respectfully saw His Royal Highness off.
When Lu Ming left the room, he turned around and smiled: "We still have to go to Antigua. When the time comes, you will take turns going there. There will be things that need your attention there as well."
The layout in Antigua will naturally not stop here. It is an extremely important strategic location. Fortunately, during my recent visit to Zhenjiang, no major changes have taken place in Antigua.
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In the gorgeous room, Erika, who was dressed in a gorgeous kimono and looked pure and beautiful, stared at Lu Ming as he changed from Marshal Lu to Commissioner Zhang.
She received a call from Lu Ming, took a leave of absence from school, and came on the same special plane as Mrs. Audrey and others, accompanied by her personal bodyguard Nineteen.
She didn't know who Marshal Lu was and didn't care about these things.
Seeing a strange man suddenly enter the room, she was already flustered and looked to Yu Luan for help, because she knew Yu Luan and knew that she was her husband's close assistant.
When she saw Lu Ming turned into Commissioner Zhang, she smiled and opened her arms, saying, "Erika, come here!" Her voice also turned into that of her husband.
Erika's mind was even more confused. She wanted to cheer and throw herself into her husband's warm arms, but she was also a little scared.
"It's really me! Silly child!" Lu Ming shook his head helplessly. Hearing the word "silly child", Erika screamed, stood up suddenly, threw herself into Lu Ming's arms, and started crying, hugging Lu Ming and refusing to let go.
Lu Ming kissed her hair helplessly and said with a smile: "I wanted to tell you that I have another identity, but it seems that I shouldn't tell you. But it doesn't matter. By your side, I will always be your husband Zhang A Ming, okay?"
“Hmm…” Erika nodded her head vigorously, tears flowing uncontrollably.
Lu Ming reached out to wipe away her tears and coaxed her in a low and loving voice.
He even held her on the sofa and told her stories.
Unexpectedly, Erika gradually fell asleep in his arms. Apparently, this incident was too frightening. In such a short period of time, it exhausted her. Now, she fell asleep peacefully and happily in the warm arms of her husband.
Lu Ming looked at her and smiled, his heart also calm and happy. He carefully picked her up and carried her to the bed, covered her with a goose down quilt, and sat at the head of the bed for a long time before he stood up and looked at Yu Luan again.
Yuluan nodded gently and said in a low voice: "I will stay here all the time, so that Miss Erika won't be scared when she wakes up." She also likes her master's little Seventeenth Lady, who has a blank mind.
Lu Ming nodded, turned around and walked out.