Chapter 230: Special Treatment_1

Jiang Yu gave Burton's descendants special training to express his reliance on them.

This was also why Jiang Yu didn't want Gu Liang to expand the discussion on the "New Aristocracy" issue. Before the Strategic Department had a fair and just system, Jiang Yu didn't plan to get Burton and the others involved.

Because this issue would harm their fundamental interests, Jiang Yu wasn't willing to bet that each of them had the determination to put the interests of the Solar System State above their personal ties.

Even if they could put public interests before personal ones, when they went back home and faced their descendants, they would inevitably soften their hearts and suffer.

It's better not to put them in a difficult position. Jiang Yu planned to establish new system reforms and assert his authority after the new Governor took office.

More than half a month after this conversation ended, Jiang Yu finally delivered a public speech on the three major news networks of the Solar System State:

"Humanity is about to usher in a new era, and the Solar System State is also welcoming a new era.

"In the future, the PDC will no longer be our main opponent.

"Our new mission is to use all our strength to confront the Trisolarans!

"I ask you, in the years to come, to constantly keep an eye on this enemy and never underestimate them until they are defeated!

"Some may ask, can we be opponents for the Trisolarans?

"I want to say that anything is possible!

"Ninety years ago, even I didn't expect that, after more than half a century of development, the Solar System State would achieve such splendid accomplishments!

"What about another half-century from now? Without any restraint within the Solar System, how much more can we achieve?

"I'm actually afraid that everyone might be blinded by their own achievements and make the mistake of disrespecting the opponent!

"Anyway, defeating the Trisolarans is the new goal for the future of the Solar System State!

"Let us move forward for this goal!

"..."

The speech lasted for more than twenty minutes, and during those twenty minutes, almost all citizens of the Solar System State stopped to watch the live broadcast.

The residents of the Solar System State on Earth had only a one or two-second signal delay, which was practically like watching a live broadcast.

The residents on Mars received the footage with a delay of six to seven minutes, and since Ceres Star and Vulcan Star were on the same side of Earth at that time, residents on these two stars had a delay of ten to twenty minutes.

As for the residents building colonies on Jupiter, it was more than fifty minutes later when they saw the live broadcast.

Jiang Yu's speech gave the residents of the Solar System State a new goal and also made many PDC members who watched the speech on Earth feel ashamed.

The Earth is still in chaos, while the Solar System State has already started on a new journey.

Jiang Yu's series of speeches didn't need to be done in a studio; they could be completed right in his office.

After Reporter Xu and other media personnel left, Tao Jingxing said with a smile, "After all these years, Uncle's speeches are still so inspiring!"

Jiang Yu closed the door of the office: "Stop flattering me!"

He sat back in his office chair, and Tao Jingxing sat opposite him.

The independent offices in Guanghan City are not very large, unlike the offices on Earth that have reception areas or huge rooms that use only a corner for a desk.

Jiang Yu said, "Starting from next month, candidates from other planets will gradually arrive in Guanghan City. What are your thoughts on the new positions of Governor and Mayor?"

Initially, the Mayor of Mars City was also called the Governor, but as the center of the Solar System State moved to the Moon, Burton's authority gradually became undeniable.

After Di Fengyi retired, the title of the highest-ranking official in Mars City became Mayor of Mars City.

Tao Jingxing was stunned: "What can I think? Whatever Uncle asks me to do, I'll do it!"

Jiang Yu said with a laugh, "You're still as slick as ever!"

But he sighed and said, "The last meal I had with your maternal grandparents, they both entrusted me to take care of you."

"Originally, when I heard I had been in hibernation for seventy years, I thought I wouldn't be able to take care of you, but to my surprise, you also went into hibernation."

Jiang Yu took a deep breath, then let out a long sigh, "Even just for the sake of your grandparents, I still have to cook a small meal for you."

Tao Jingxing quickly sat up straight; he knew the upcoming conversation would determine his destiny!

Jiang Yu said, "Don't vie for the position of Governor any longer; you're still too young, and I wouldn't feel at ease with you in that position.

"Moreover, you're not fit to be the pusher of the new reforms!"

A joke, the nephew of a Wallfacer pushing for a system that limits the future New Aristocracy? If there really were a class of New Aristocracy, Tao Jingxing would be the legitimate nobility!

The new system would certainly encounter immense resistance!

Jiang Yu continued, "Go to Jupiter! The future center of the Solar System State is on Jupiter!

"If you can establish the first colony on Jupiter, then you'll become its mayor.

"When the Solar System State shifts its focus, you'll have a say in matters, and after that, how high you climb will depend on your own capabilities."

Without a second thought, Tao Jingxing said, "Good, I'll get ready to go to Jupiter."

"No need to hurry." Jiang Yu said with a warm smile, "You can go after I've entered hibernation!

"And don't go back this afternoon; have a simple meal here with me."

...

A year and three months after Jiang Yu awoke, the ten candidates finally assembled in Guanghan City.

Mainly because Vulcan Star and Grain God Star were a bit farther from Earth, even taking the fastest ships in the Solar System, it would take over a year to reach the Moon.

This was also one of the reasons why the Solar System State urgently needed nuclear-powered spaceships; the distances between the cities of the Solar System State were simply too vast. Without advanced spaceships, journeys could take several years—who could endure that?

The candidates rested a while before Jiang Yu spoke with each of them in turn.

Each person had a conversation that lasted almost half a day, discussing many issues in great detail.

In the evening, all ten candidates exchanged what they had talked about, and they felt deeply that even if they did not become mayors or the Governor, the long conversation with the Wallfacer was extremely beneficial.

Three days after the talks were over, Jiang Yu called the ten candidates together and announced the appointment of the Governor and three mayors.

Unexpectedly, Jiang Yu had chosen Wang Wenyang, the seventy-plus-year-old acting mayor of Grain God Star City, as the next Governor.

However, everyone was convinced; this Wang Wenyang was a new generation born in Guanghan City who had always been diligent and had a good track record.

It was just that he was a bit older, and previously, it was assumed that at most he would be formally appointed mayor of Grain God Star City, not that he would become the new Governor.

Kong Fangcheng predictably became the official mayor of Mars City, and the mayors of the other two cities were replaced with younger candidates in their forties.

What surprised everyone further was that Jiang Yu also appointed Tao Jingxing as the mayor of the under-construction colony on Europa.

Now, everyone knew that Tao Jingxing was the Wallfacer's nephew, and it was unexpected that Jiang Yu would allow him to be far from the political center of the Solar System State.

Yet some had already thought on a deeper level, believing that the future focus of the Solar System State would definitely shift towards Jupiter.

Jiang Yu gave everyone time to react before he continued, "Even if you haven't become a mayor, don't be discouraged.

"Those who are sitting here are the pillars of the Solar System State for the coming half-century; important responsibilities will be entrusted to you in the future.

"I've called you all here for four things: the first is to announce the new Governor, and the second is some advice for you.

He paused and smiled, "I remember the first Space Force Commander, Chang Weisi, always liked to start with a story when he was making an argument.

"Let me also start with a story for you all, a story that I heard from him."