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"And a decent life makes it difficult to get them to come... It's easy for people to disperse, but really hard for them to gather..."

Xiao Ce listened to Ed White's exclamation and a confident smile appeared on his face.

Immediately, he picked up the paper on the table that had previously outlined the structure of the Western alliance, turned it over, and sketched out a rough framework of the plan with a few strokes. His movements were fluid, clearly indicating that he had already prepared a draft.

“You’re right, Vice President White.”

"Look at it this way: security is the foundation, welfare is the lure, and barriers create a sense of scarcity and superiority."

He pointed to a few keywords on the paper!

“Our target group is very clear: not the poor who are struggling to survive, but the middle and upper class who have the ability, assets, skills, or a certain status.”

"Xiao Ce and Morgana like to win over those so-called lower-class people... Well, we're the exact opposite... Our Illuminati is here to protect the interests of the nobility and the middle class... We're clear about that..."

Ed White's eyes lit up immediately after hearing what Xiao Ce said.

He had a vague idea of ​​what was going on.

Xiao Ce's idea was very simple: since everyone had different ideas, let the two classes of people fight it out.

In fact, Xiao Ce never had this opportunity when he was in Xiao Kingdom and East Asia.

Because the Xiao Kingdom was weak at that time, and after Xiao Ce's deliberate suppression, those powerful families and clans were almost powerless.

In particular, at that time, the Xiao Kingdom was brought to the brink of collapse by the Japanese using a magical ointment.

By then, there was no longer any real middle class or aristocracy...

Therefore, Xiao Ce's people-oriented methods naturally had a prairie fire-like effect...

But things are different here; the nobility and middle class here are deeply rooted in the West.

Moreover, these Western countries have been plundering others for years.

They have not experienced any major wars internally, and their resource accumulation is even more deeply rooted.

Therefore, it will not be easy for Xiao Ce to launch a war against the common people in the West...

However, Xiao Ce happens to enjoy doing things that are not easy...

Looking at Ed White's expectant expression.

Xiao Ce continued, "First of all, what we need to do is set up a flag!"

Ed White grew increasingly curious: "Raise a flag? Mr. Sean, what does this mean?"

Xiao Ce then said to Ed White, "That is to face the entire Western world with a new look."

"The Illuminati is indeed very powerful and influential, but, Vice President Ed White, no one should know better than you that there are huge problems within the Illuminati, and the various nobles and nations are well aware of this..."

"Therefore, for this recruitment, we need to use the name of the Western Alliance, not the Illuminati..."

Ed White repeated his question, "The Western Alliance? Does that mean the Illuminati is being abolished? Will Chairman Nie Bing have any objections?"

Xiao Ce waved his hand, then said to Ed White, "Of course not... not abolish, but merge!"

"Therefore, in that recruitment notice, we must emphasize the two concepts of New City Beginning and Elite!"

"First, we must clearly declare that Lingas City will become the permanent capital of the soon-to-be-established 'Western Alliance'! It will be the political, economic, cultural, and intellectual center of the entire Western world in the future, elevating it to the level of the heart of civilization."

"Then, we must sever ties with the past! We can take this opportunity to portray the Illuminati as having already changed dynasties! To the outside world, we can define it as the elimination of the old, corrupt forces! The Illuminati is also changing, so we can take the opportunity to drive these people away, which will show that we took the initiative!"

"This is to make room for the rising star of the 'Western Alliance.' Emphasizing the strategic value and unique geographical location of Port Lingas itself determines its central position."

"Then, we can boast about our new bishop, who has clearly identified some problems with the Illuminati and, after much reflection, decided to change them. Then we can boast about how amazing our bishop is... In short, it's the same method that Xiao Ce often likes to use: creating a god!"

"Finally, we want to proclaim to the world that this is the promised land for those who have vision, ability, and are willing to dedicate themselves to building a new Western order! The old era has passed, and the wheels of the new era begin here!"

"By the way, we can also mention that Xiao Ce and his group want to overthrow everything and seize everything from the middle and upper classes and nobles. We need to show that their actions are essentially those of bandits..."

"We must portray them as champions of the poor and lowly, as people seeking to exploit and plunder, supporting the lowly, the lazy, and the despicable... We must expose their injustice..."

Xiao Ce's words and actions were not actually helping them, but rather helping himself.

Only in this way will the two classes become even more divided. Consequently, those at the bottom will naturally be excluded by the middle class and aristocracy...

It also makes it easier for them to recruit people!

Although Xiao Ce meant it that way, their positions on this matter differed.

The view is completely different from different angles...

At this moment, Ed White looked at Xiao Ce with eyes full of admiration.

"Mr. Sean, this step is crucial! Repositioning Lingas from the ruins of the riots as the 'heart of the future.' Giving it strong political significance and a security guarantee will attract those eager to play a role on the stage of the new era. The aristocracy may be uninterested, but the middle class certainly looks forward to it..."

"Because although they live a very good life, it is unlikely that they can get promoted further... Although they live a comfortable life with no worries about food and clothing, it is highly likely that their descendants will live like this for the next few hundred years. However, we have now given them a chance, and they will most likely take a chance."

"And once they made their move, those nobles, seeing that their actions were like rowing against the current—if they didn't advance, they would fall behind..."

"Wonderful! It's really wonderful!"

As Xiao Ce listened to Ed White's analysis, he thought, "This guy truly lives up to his reputation as the Western President of the Illuminati who was chosen to be in the city."

That shows great foresight...

“Not bad.” Xiao Ce gave him an approving look and continued, “The second step is to set thresholds! Create an exclusive circle for elites.”

A knowing smile curved his lips.

“Simply shouting slogans is not enough. We need to make people feel that joining Lingas New City is a symbol of status, an honor with extremely high thresholds that require hard work to achieve. Therefore, recruitment is by no means a simple registration process.”

Ed White nodded; he knew Sean (Xiao Ce) was about to go over some details...

So, he looked on with anticipation.

After a pause, Xiao Ce didn't continue directly, but instead kept everyone in suspense.

Ed White looked at Sean (Xiao Ce) and suddenly stopped halfway through his sentence, asking Xiao Ce curiously, "Sir, sir, what's wrong?"

Xiao Ce said to Ed White, "The next steps are classified... I haven't told anyone... Are you sure you can trust me?"

After hearing Xiao Ce's words, Ed White smiled and said, "Of course...of course I can trust you...I guarantee it..."

Normally, after Sean (Xiao Ce) asked that question, Ed White would probably just shut up and not ask any further.

However, at this moment, Xiao Ce had already brought out the worries in his heart.

In fact, he had been thinking about what he would do if Nie Bing entrusted him with this important task...

But he thought about it for a long time and couldn't come up with a good solution.

He had only heard a few things from Sean (Xiao Ce), and he was already incredibly curious...

Seeing this, Xiao Ce smiled and then said, "Alright, then I'll roughly divide them into four categories."

"The first category has the highest entry requirements, which I call 'Distinguished and Eminent Persons'!"

"Our entry requirements include holding a title of earl or higher in the British Empire or other Western kingdoms, and there is another condition: that the Illuminati must verify that the individual has goodwill toward the Alliance!"

Alternatively, their family may have enjoyed a distinguished reputation in the Western world for over a century; or they themselves may be renowned scholars, artists, medical masters, or master craftsmen in the West—in which case verifiable proof of their achievements is required.

"The benefits we can offer them include, firstly, the title of 'Honorary Citizen of Lingas'! They will receive a fully equipped high-end mansion located in the core area for free; we can allocate the area and location according to their rank/status."

Exemption from all city taxes and transaction taxes for the next five years; special allowances; and automatic priority admission to the 'Alliance Education Institute' for the applicant and their immediate family members. At that time, we will need to establish a separate Alliance Education Institute or Alliance University to create a top-tier educational resource brand.

Ed White was surprised when he heard this.

This method is undeniably good; it simply states the tax amount within the city over five years, as well as the transaction tax amount...

Everyone who can come here has some ability, and the taxes and fees they incur are astronomical. Later, when they buy property here, everything is tax-free...

In this way, they will frantically buy up properties here within five years... Once they invest here, they will definitely increase their cooperation and investment here for the sake of their wealth!

Ed White's expression grew even more excited.

He didn't interrupt because he was looking forward to Sean's (Xiao Ce) next plan.

Seeing their curious and expectant expressions, Xiao Ce continued, "The second category is recruiting wealthy merchants. Of course, we'll exclude the twelve families first, as they monopolize too many things in the West... The Western Alliance was established to give some people hope..."

Ed White, who had been holding back from interrupting, couldn't help but blurt out, "Wouldn't that mean the interests of the twelve families would be harmed?"

Xiao Ce said, "We can follow the example of the twelve families and say that we need to broaden our horizons... The Western world is already a saturated market... while East Asia is the growth market. When we're eating the meat, we should let others have the soup... It's time for us to give up some territory. I believe most people understand this principle..."

"You have to give up something to gain something..."

Ed White nodded, then let Sean (Xiao Ce) continue.

Xiao Ce said, "Proof of their assets is required, including real estate, movable property, cash, and commercial contracts. They need to be guaranteed by reputable chambers of commerce or noble families from two or more countries. This is where the Twelve Families come in."

This threshold is extremely high; applicants must commit to relocating at least half of their liquid assets and core business resources to Lingas City for investment and operation.

"As for the treatment we give them, we will give them a badge of qualification as a founding member of the city's chamber of commerce; and we will provide them with high-quality shops or land in the core business district, which can be given away according to their ability, based on the amount of investment and industry potential."

Those who enjoy the benefits of the new commercial tax system reform, for example, can be exempted from taxes on the amount of their investment, receive direct endorsement from the Illuminati, and gain official protection and support when conducting business within the Alliance's sphere of influence!

They prioritized participation in future Western development projects and commercial ventures, explicitly stating that many future projects would require this badge for participation... Furthermore, they added that the twelve families would not interfere in these Western Alliance projects, allowing everyone to benefit!

Ed White listened and said excitedly, "That's wonderful! Everyone will definitely flock to it... After all, it's such a great opportunity. They all see that not letting the twelve families participate is giving them a huge chance. If the plan is set up this way, I have extremely high hopes for our young lady..."

Xiao Ce continued, "Next is the third type of talent. The previous two types were actually aimed at top-tier talent... The third type is aimed at the middle class..."

"The third category, I define him as a skilled elite! And the admission criteria for him are very simple: meritocracy!"

"Our requirements are very simple: professionals with outstanding professional skills..."

"High-level craftsmen, such as weapon forgers (master level), shipbuilding engineers, architects, precision mechanics, etc."

"For example, highly skilled personnel, experienced naval or army officers need to provide resumes and discharge certificates, senior physicians, senior agronomists, etc..."