Lord of Arcane

Chapter 2523 The Ruler's Consciousness
Basically, the rules of the game under the new covenant order are more balanced than in the past, whether it is the upper-level checks and balances, or the upper-lower checks and balances.

At the same time, the rules are clearer and can accommodate enough people to participate. It can be said that anyone can find their place in the new order.

Xia Duo did not put forward any new suggestions on how the new system will replace the old system, and the issues he wants to add can be directly added during parliamentary discussions.

He did, however, have a proposal concerning specific matters, and he very much hoped for the support of Parliament.

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Here, Xia Duo has read the outline of the proceedings sent by the Seven Towers, and has a preliminary psychological expectation for the next first plenary meeting.

At this time, Niya just closed the document in her hand, and the two looked at each other, and said in unison, "You talk first?"

"Okay, let me talk first."

Niya shook the document still in her hand, and then said hesitantly, "I think there are too many things to discuss here, how long will we stay in Severton this time?"

It turned out that he was worried that going to Severton would take too much time, but Xia Duo could see what Nya was thinking at a glance, and this was actually what he was worried about.

But the difference is that he has long expected the duration of this first meeting, and he is very clear that this time is not a waste, but a cleansing of the source.

If we don't take advantage of the establishment of the new order to discuss most issues clearly, it will only be more troublesome and delay more time in the future.

In fact, we should think about it from another angle. Every little time spent now is equivalent to saving more time in the future. The more time you use, the happier you should be, not the other way around.

Xia Duo told Niya her thoughts, but Niya was still a little puzzled, "But the two of us, can't we go separately?"

"Of course you can, but this meeting is very important, and you don't want to pass or fail the resolution you don't want to see because of your absence?"

Of course, this is just a superficial reason. Xia Duo actually wants to train Nya. He doesn't expect Nya to make great achievements in the management of the territory or even the country, but at least he must have a good understanding of the operation of the world. Knowing the rules, and personally participating in the practice is the best way to understand, understand, and master the rules.

"By the way, do you have any motions to submit to the parliament for discussion?" Seeing Niya's thoughtful expression, Xia Duo naturally changed the subject.

"I?"

Niya gave Xia Duo a strange look. At this time, she has not yet realized the true ruler of this country, but under Xia Duo's reminder, she tentatively put forward a point:
"Why don't you let the parliament assign the southern border to us?"

"Ha ha!"

Xia Duo smiled, and then asked back: "Didn't the southern border already belong to us?"

Although the new order is more respectful of the rules of the game on the surface and a clearer division of powers and obligations, it does not mean that all the unspoken rules of the past have disappeared overnight, or have been transformed into public rules.

Who does the southern border belong to? This issue is actually a "non-discussable" issue in Netheril. From a legal point of view, any pioneer can come to the southern border to open up unclaimed land.

However, some of Xia Duo’s previous actions have already demarcated his sphere of influence, starting from Mecht Lake in the north and reaching Wolf God Mountain in the south. The land of Xia Ling.

And now that Niya has also become a great arcanist, the ownership of this land is even more undisputed.

As for the other councilors, of course they also have their sphere of influence, whether it is land, or the chamber of commerce, or the alliance organization, as long as Xia Duo doesn't mess with them, they won't bother to mess with Xia Duo.

The design concepts of the new order and the new system are somewhat advanced, and can accommodate enough people to participate in this game of power.

……

Under Xia Duo's continued questioning, Niya proposed another one, "Why don't the parliament extend the Great Xia Law Code to all the territories of Netheril!"

"This is indeed possible, but I think the vast majority of lords will not agree, so to achieve this goal, we need to gradually advance, and we must not rush it."

"Then what do you say?" Niya asked back.

This is indeed a problem. Of course, Xia Duo hopes to "apply" the Great Xia Law Code to all parts of Netheril in one step, but this is obviously unrealistic, and he also has other considerations.

Since Niya has this idea, he will of course support it. After thinking about it, he didn't give a direct answer, but asked the same question:

"What do you think is the most essential difference between the Great Xia Law Code or the Great Xia Territory compared with other territories?"

"The most essential difference?" Niya murmured.

Of course she knew that the Great Xia Territory was very different from the other territories of Netheril in every way, but when it came to the most essential difference, she didn't seem to have seriously considered it.

But after all, living on this land and living in this environment, Nya immediately thought of a lot, but when it comes to the most essential, she suddenly thought of——

"I understand! It's the spirit of legislation! You said before that the quality of a law depends not only on the results of the implementation of the law, but also on the spirit of the legislation.

"The most essential difference between the Great Xia Law Code and other territories lies in the respect for the subjects. Other territories may also have traditions or laws to protect the subjects, but in essence they are closer to the mercy of the superiors, rather than the general, respect for the subjects. respect for each individual."

"Yes! You are quite right!"

Xia Duo expressed his praise without hesitation. If Niya's words hadn't truly understood the essence of the Great Xia Law Code, she couldn't have said it.

In Xia Duo's view, the most important sign that distinguishes modern law from ancient law is whether individual rights are respected and guaranteed. After the signing of the new covenant of Netheril, there has been a trend of excess like modern society.

But it is just a trend. The advanced nature of the principles of the new covenant has made this country feel a little bit of the shadow of modern society. There is still a long way to go before it can be truly achieved.

"So if you want to implement the Great Xia Law Code to the entire territory of Netheril, you can start with legislation to protect the basic rights of all the people in the territory, but this is still very difficult!
"You must know that magic greatly expands the power of the individual. If the huge power is in the hands of an individual, it is difficult not to alienate people and forget the essence of being a human being."

"That's why we need to popularize magic and let everyone master the power?" Niya immediately answered.

"Yes, but not completely. It should be to establish order and find meaning for everyone. Popularizing magic education is only a necessary step in the process of finding meaning."

"So your meaning is to create a new world where all people can fully develop?"

"That's understandable."

Xia Duo said calmly.

　The current Xia Duo is just an advanced representative. In the future, everyone will be a ruler. The so-called ruler's awareness should actually be called civic awareness

　
(End of this chapter)