1154: Chapter 1147: Change the Approach 1154: Chapter 1147: Change the Approach For this, Wang Xu needed to find a suitable target for the speech, so he summoned Luo’er, who had just arrived at the Clinic, to his office.
“You want to give the speech?” Luo’er looked at the thick stack of speech drafts with a puzzled face and asked him.
“Yes, you’re a Wood Elf hybrid, belonging to the lowest of the low, making you giving the speech would best demonstrate our attitude and determination,” Wang Xu said frankly.
“Why is it so long…” Luo’er asked while flipping through the pages.
“Oh, this was drafted by the higher-ups, if you find it unsuitable, you can make so cuts,” Wang Xu said with a shrug.
“And it’s all in Chinese characters, can’t you convert it into Tasta alphabet?
Or do I have to do it myself?” Luo’er asked, shaking his head.
“We’re in a bit of a rush, everyone is busy, where can we find a suitable translator.
The most appropriate one, Nightingale, has more important matters to attend to now, so we’ll just have to make do,” Wang Xu said.
“Forgive my bluntness, but with a speech draft that long, I reckon nobody will be able to follow,” Luo’er said, looking at Wang Xu.
“Then you just adjust it based on the general idea, extract the main points for presentation,” Wang Xu said.
“Fine, I’ll take a look later,” Luo’er continued to look down at the drafts and said.
“In any case, Luo’er, this is a big deal, we need to declare our philosophy to all the residents of Lipei, to the entire Otherworld, to move this world in a better direction,” Wang Xu coughed once and then spoke earnestly.
“So, to build a better world, we must clear away all the backwards obstacles on Earth, is that it?” Luo’er asked without looking up.
“I believe so,” Wang Xu nodded in reply.
“Then let ask you, is this event mainly about intimidation or negotiation?” Luo’er asked.
“What do you an?” Wang Xu asked, not understanding.
“Just answer ,” Luo’er said, not clarifying but staring at him expectantly for an answer.
“Well, it leans more towards intimidation, but it’s not all just intimidation, there’s also an elent of negotiation,” Wang Xu said hesitantly.
“Alright, I think I understand,” Luo’er nodded in satisfaction, then turned and said, “If there’s nothing else, I’ll be going back now.”
“Rember, the speech is tomorrow, you can’t ss this up,” Wang Xu called out, watching his retreating figure.
“Don’t worry!” Luo’er called back without turning around, waving his hand.
After leaving the office, Luo’er went straight to Cheng Ziang.
Originally dragged into this involuntarily, he was now being enthusiastically crowded by the team mbers, his words carrying more weight than Luo’er the Captain’s.
Luo’er dismissed the crowd and took him to a room, then said to him, “Ziang, I need your help.”
“What is it now?” Cheng Ziang asked, looking at him.
“Well, you see, I have to give a speech tomorrow to intimidate those landlord nobles into obeying Lipei district governnt’s governance.
I am planning to change the format for this speech,” Luo’er said, handing over the thick speech draft.
Cheng Ziang took the speech draft and flipped through a few pages before shaking his head and asking, “Why is it so lengthy?”
“The gist is to achieve equality for all, abolish slavery, and then demand that all landlord nobles surrender all their land for redistribution…” Luo’er explained.
“And then you plan for to take the stage?” Cheng Ziang asked, looking up.
“No, I will personally take the stage.
As you know, being a Wood Elf hybrid and part of the lowest social stratum, I am the most suited for this speech,” Luo’er said, gesturing with his hands.
“So what did you call here for?” Cheng Ziang asked, puzzled.
“I wanted to ask for your advice on how to make my speech more powerful, because I plan to do sothing during the speech,” Luo’er explained.
“Powerful?
That’s easy.
Just fire off a couple of shots while you’re giving the speech,” Cheng Ziang said, laughing.
“Stop kidding around, I’m serious,” Luo’er said with a slight frown.
“Let put it this way,” Cheng Ziang turned around, sat down on the chair, and then crossed his legs, pointing at Luo’er, “With your baby face, when you try to say sothing seriously, not many people will care.
Instead, they’ll think you’re making a mountain out of a molehill.
So, the best way to make your words more convincing is…”
“Is what?
Don’t leave hanging,” Luo’er pressed eagerly.
“It’s to be a Smiling Tiger, saying so frightening things with a smile on your face—this contrast can actually enhance your authority!” Cheng Ziang explained.
“Smiling Tiger…” Luo’er muttered, pondering with his head lowered.
“That’s right.
The more you try to talk with a serious or angry face, the less intimidating you appear.
If you can calmly, with a smile, say sothing that truly shakes people’s hearts, I guarantee everyone in the room will be awed by your presence,” Cheng Ziang said.
“What are you planning to do?” Cheng Ziang asked, waving the speech draft in his hand.
Luo’er didn’t speak but made a tearing gesture with his hands.
“Hahaha, that’s very like you, but honestly, I would do the sa,” Cheng Ziang said, handing over the speech draft with a laugh.
“Do you need to do anything?” Cheng Ziang sat up straight as Luo’er took the draft.
“Mobilize the troops and surround the venue, don’t let a single person escape!” Luo’er said with seriousness.
“Okay, okay, I like that, I really like doing it that way.
Should we tell the others?” Cheng Ziang asked.
“Let’s not broadcast it for now.
It’s enough if just the mbers of our Advance Team know about it,” Luo’er replied.
“Alright then, I’ll go find Old Hu,” Cheng Ziang nodded and then looked at Luo’er for a mont before adding, “But I still think you should take all the precautions necessary.
It’d be bad if you got hit by a stray bullet or an unexpected arrow.
Go and get Xiao Fula to protect you.”
“I will go find her,” Luo’er nodded and said.
“Also, it would be best to have a bodyguard behind you, one with fighting ability, soone who looks imposing without even being angry,” Cheng Ziang continued to advise.
“Do you have anyone suitable in mind?” Luo’er asked.
“How about I bring my old man over?” Cheng Ziang offered.
“Forget it, if Mr.
Sword Saint stands behind , he’ll probably steal all the lilight,” Luo’er said, shaking his head.
“Then let’s go with Feng.
She has strong combat skills, a commanding presence, and she’s not too tall.
She would complent your stature perfectly,” Cheng Ziang suggested.
“Alright, I’ll go find her,” Luo’er nodded and said.
“If you’re going to give the speech tomorrow, it’s best to start deploying troops now.
Lipei’s defense forces are limited, so it’s best to suggest that the Rapid Reaction Force be ready to deploy from the Earth side,” Cheng Ziang advised.
“I will relay this to Wang Xu and the others,” Luo’er said.
“We’ll surround them with the Mobile Troop and rcenaries, and if they really intend to cause trouble, then the Rapid Reaction Force will move in imdiately to suppress it.
So we need to ensure communication is solid to guarantee that the Rapid Reaction Force can respond at the very start of the crisis,” Cheng Ziang continued.
“I understand, I will report this to the higher-ups,” Luo’er replied, nodding.
“One last thing,” Cheng Ziang said, earnestly looking at Luo’er, “Are you truly ready to make this decision?
If things go south and it incites a riot, you won’t be able to dissociate yourself from the responsibility.”
“I’ve prepared for that,” Luo’er nodded firmly and responded, “The planners of this speech draft seem to think a bit of negotiation and diplomacy is enough to make these landlord nobles throw down their arms and surrender out of courtesy.
They’re delusional.
If we don’t take drastic asures, these people won’t easily give up their vested interests.
Thus, we should not be engaging in discussions, but rather employing violent threats.
When dealing with villains, you have to use irrational thods.”
“Good, with that attitude, I will shoulder half the bla with you,” Cheng Ziang said, rising from his seat and pointing at Luo’er.
“That won’t be necessary,” Luo’er said with a wry smile.
“Don’t always try to handle it all by yourself.
I think I should do sothing too, considering I am the deputy captain, right?” Cheng Ziang said with a wave of his hand.
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