Chapter 190: Fifth Update! Stella's Live Report! Extra Chapter for the Alliance Leaders!!
Sea Star Home World.
"Hello, viewers watching the World Broadcast. Today is 1:30 PM on August 11th, Marine Calendar 1498."
"I am Stella, and today I will be introducing the main content to everyone!"
Across various countries, Various Islands, and Various Places, on countless Projection Screens, the same Blonde Beauty appeared. She had a beautiful face, a graceful figure, a bright smile, and was dressed in white professional attire.
Countless Citizens instantly recognized Stella. After all, that 'Liberation Day Gala' was truly impressive; not only were the songs pleasant to listen to and the dances beautiful, but the person herself was also breathtakingly gorgeous.
Far away in Mary Geoise, Im was also quite surprised watching Stella on the screen. Wasn't this woman following Tesoro as a Star?
What he didn't know was that after careful consideration over the past few days, Stella realized she didn't enjoy performing songs and dances on stage like Tesoro did.
She only liked listening to Tesoro sing and watching Tesoro dance.
Although Tesoro was disappointed, deeply in love with Stella, he didn't want to make her do something she disliked. Later, after discussing with Officials from the Propaganda Department, he decided to become an official Reporter.
Her main job was to interview Tesoro about his matters, and occasionally take on the Mission of live reporting. This time, she came out with Tesoro.
"The place I am currently in is 'Tequila Wolf' in the East Blue. Most people are probably unfamiliar with this Name, right?"
"But if I were to say 'Bridge on the Sea' or 'Labor Country', I believe everyone would remember this place."
As soon as Stella finished speaking, sure enough, many people watching the Live Broadcast showed expressions of sudden realization. Except for some Young People who were unfamiliar, Citizens of a certain age had heard of this place to some extent.
"Seven hundred years ago, the World Government, in order to connect Islands and facilitate convenient Transportation between various Nations, ordered the Construction of these massive Great Bridges."
Stella turned sideways, letting the camera pan past her, revealing the huge stone bridge, already more than half built, to everyone's eyes.
The circular bridge arches, estimated to be forty to fifty meters high each, left the Citizens speechless. It was the first time they had seen such a massive bridge.
Looking at the half-finished sections still under Construction, one could clearly see they were filled with a large amount of steel bars, allowing one to imagine how solid the bridge was.
"And in order to build these Great Bridges, the World Government at that time, so as not to affect the normal lives of the Affiliated Country Citizens, brought the Royalty, Nobility, and Citizens of 'Non-Affiliated Nations' who refused to affiliate with the Government and refused to pay Heavenly Tribute, as well as Criminals from various Nations, here as Laborers."
This part of Stella's report, without surprise, caused a great discussion among the Citizens of various Nations.
Some felt that the World Government's actions were inappropriate, but others refuted the former, asking if the Citizens of 'Non-Affiliated Nations' didn't do Bridge Building, should the Affiliated Country Citizens who paid Heavenly Tribute on time do it instead?
"As of today, the 'Tequila Wolf Project' is basically two-thirds completed."
"Logically, since it's nearing completion, the Construction Speed should be accelerated. However, according to the latest News I have received, the World Government, in order to respect and cooperate with this year's Reverie Agenda Item, has decided to gradually release the Citizens of the 'Non-Affiliated Nations' who are currently doing Bridge Building. The East Blue Navy will escort them back to their Homeland, and Government Officials will also be dispatched to assist them in re-establishing their Nations and returning to normal life as soon as possible!"
Stella reported excitedly into the Visual Den Den Mushi in front of her. Her goodwill towards the World Government had reached its peak at this moment.
"What!!!"
At the same time, hundreds of millions of Citizens from various Nations were instantly shocked by her words. Many men and women subconsciously opened their mouths wide, their chins almost hitting the ground. Their voices were so loud they nearly shook the entire Kingdom slightly.
And the report on the Live Broadcast continued.
"Yes, everyone did not mishear. The World Government has decided to use the Prisoners from Impel Down as Laborers to continue the Construction of the Great Bridge, replacing the Citizens of the 'Non-Affiliated Nations'. However, to avoid causing too much negative impact on the bridge construction project, the release will be done in batches, with the labor exchange planned to be completed within one year!"
As soon as she finished speaking, under the Sky in Various Places that Stella couldn't see, bursts of deafening Cheers resounded through the blue sky and white clouds of various Nations.
Everyone was loudly praising the World Government's Benevolent Governance. In this process, the World Government's impression in people's hearts was further improved.
"But it is worth mentioning that the Royalty and Nobility of the 'Non-Affiliated Nations' will not be released, because the World Government believes that as the King and Nobility of a Nation, they should bear greater responsibility and Crime than the Citizens!"
Speaking of this, Stella's Expression became serious, and the Audience watching the Live Broadcast gradually quieted down.
"I believe everyone has a question in their Heart now: what should be done if there are 'Non-Affiliated Nations' in the future?"
"This is precisely the main Content of the next Reverie!"
"First, the World Government is considering making all Kingdoms and Islands that have not yet affiliated into Affiliated Countries. Therefore, there will be no so-called non-affiliated Nations in the future, and no such thing as refusing Affiliation!"
"Secondly, for Kingdoms that have the Ability to pay Heavenly Tribute but refuse to pay, the World Government will only impose Sanctions on the Royalty and Nobility of that Nation, no longer implicating all the Citizens!"
"And for Kingdoms that genuinely do not have the Ability to pay Heavenly Tribute, the World Government will dispatch a professional Economic Team to investigate."
"After confirming the Situation is true, they will consider reducing or exempting Heavenly Tribute for one to four years, and fully support the economic development of that Kingdom, enabling it to quickly become prosperous and become a normal Nation capable of paying Heavenly Tribute!"
Having said so much in one breath, Stella quickly took a breath, but the Excitement on her face was so pleasing to the eye for the Audience.
Although they were already confused.
"At the same time."
"The Celestial Tribute Collection and Management Committee under the World Government's Finance Department will begin investigating the Tax Rate Situation in various Nations. If they find excessive Tax Rates, chaotic Tax Items, or the Secondary Apportionment of Heavenly Tribute to the Citizens, they will first issue a Warning. If they do not rectify, they will also face severe Sanctions!"
"For this purpose, the Celestial Tribute Collection and Management Committee will announce a Reporting Hotline. If Citizens of various Nations find their national taxes too heavy, please actively provide feedback. The Den Den Mushi Number is eight two zero four five three four three eight!"
"Repeating, it is eight two zero four five three four three eight. Please supervise the Kingdom's tax issues together. Remember, behind you is the Strong World Government!"
For some reason, Stella didn't mention anything about reforming the Heavenly Tribute distribution ratio. After she finished speaking, she started walking around, and the camera followed closely, which aroused the curiosity of the Citizens watching the Live Broadcast.
"Next, I will lead everyone on a tour of this 'Bridge on the Sea', as well as the entire process of today's exchange between the first batch of fifty thousand Citizens to be released and the twenty thousand Impel Down Prisoners who have come to take over the Laborers!"
Meanwhile, through the Video Feed, Citizens of various Nations saw warships from various Branches of the East Blue anchored at the Dock of the stone bridge. Large numbers of Prisoners wearing black and white striped Prison Uniforms were escorted onto the bridge by the Marines.
As the camera turned, they saw another area where many men, women, old and young, gathered, their faces full of fatigue but excitedly shedding tears. It was clear they were the Laborers who were about to return to their Homeland.
"Oh, right!"
Stella exclaimed with an expression as if she had just remembered something, laughing loudly.
"To celebrate the World Government's horn of liberation sounding in the Sky above 'Tequila Wolf', from nine PM to twelve AM, the World Superstar Tesoro and a Rising Star who is about to rise will present a wonderful song and dance performance for the Laborers here who are still waiting for liberation. This is also to thank them for their diligent contribution to the World and the East Blue until now!"
"Wow!!!"
Countless Cheers once again resounded in the Various Places in the World. This time, people were happy that they could watch song and dance and hold banquets tonight, and it was no longer just cheering for the Laborers.
Extra chapter for Alliance Leader Spear of Longinus, Alliance Leader Kikyo's Loneliness, and Hall Master What's a Good Name! Little Author used up all Saved Drafts before and can only work hard to write on the spot for the extra chapters, sorry!
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