socalfunplaces Chapter 654
Chapter 654
(You don't have to read it, but I'll just talk about the changes in the two cities)
The departure of Jincheng did not cause the two cities to fall apart again.
But this does not mean that the deep-rooted class contradictions hidden between Zaun and Piltover have disappeared.
Although Zaun and Piltover seem to be close, they are actually like two worlds.
The essential difference between them is the irreconcilable class contradiction.
Whether from the economic, political or ideological level, this contradiction is like a huge gap between them.
In the economic field, the huge gap between the rich and the poor in Zaun and Piltover makes the distribution of resources extremely uneven.
Piltover controls a lot of wealth and resources, while the people of Zaun live in dire straits and struggle for basic livelihoods.
This economic inequality further exacerbated the division between the sister city-states and became the root cause of other contradictions.
On the political stage, power is highly concentrated in the hands of a few Piltover people.
Piltover has always been making rules and manipulating policies, often serving only its own interests, but turning a deaf ear to the demands of the people of Zaun.
The people of Zaun lack the opportunity to participate in decision-making, their rights are deprived, and the environment is destroyed.
As for ideological concepts, there is a world of difference between Piltover and Zaun.
Upper City pursues luxury enjoyment and individualism above all else; while the people of Zaun are more concerned about food and clothing and fairness and justice.
These ideological differences, in turn, deepen the gap and confrontation between each other.
However, although everyone knows that Piltover and Zaun are so difficult, no one dares to pat their chests and guarantee that they have the ability to completely resolve the class issue.
Because this not only involves the complex adjustment of the dual-city structure, but also requires breaking the resistance of the vested interests of Piltover.
Therefore, it seems that in order to calm this storm, perhaps the only way to forcibly suppress both sides with the help of powerful external forces can be exchanged for temporary peace.
The power of Jincheng is enough.
Having said that, there are still many forces willing to really support Jincheng's decision, such as the Firoz family, the Giraman family, and the Hilco Group.
Just like in the prosperous city of Piltover, its highest authority, the parliament, plays a vital role.
The parliament is composed of six respected members and a powerful parliament chairman.
Among them, the famous Firoz family once firmly occupied a seat.
But now, the times have changed. Camille has replaced Cecil B. Heimerdinger as the chairman of the parliament and mayor, and the forces she represents are also thriving.
Camille has been constantly introducing policies to expand Zaun's interests.
It is worth mentioning that the integration trend between Zaun and Piltover has gradually emerged and is reflected in all aspects.
As time goes by, the exchanges and interactions between the residents of the two places have become more frequent, the cultures have penetrated each other, and the trade exchanges have become closer.
Perhaps this pair of enemies can finally put aside their past grudges and achieve true harmony.
But before that, the long road is still full of thorns and challenges waiting for people to bravely cross.
The current strategy stipulates that, for example, in the Zaun region, 20% of its government staff must be Piltover personnel;
At the same time, Piltover must also allow 20% of Zaun residents to enter the political circle of Piltover.
This measure has already begun to show results. At present, some influential families have tried to register their members in Zaun without regard for their face.
Although there are some shortcomings and omissions, both the people of Zaun and the people of Piltover can clearly perceive that their superiors are working tirelessly to achieve peace between the two places.
The people of Zaun actually want very little, they just want a future that can see light and hope.
In addition, Zaun has also set up a seven-member council under the leadership of the mayor.
Among them, two Zaun councilors will come from prominent families in Piltover.
Similarly, such a situation will also occur in the Supreme Council of Piltover.
Jincheng took tough measures to suppress various opposition voices and unstable factors.
Camille issued orders to actively promote various reform measures.
During this period, the overall pattern of the Twin Cities has been in constant change.
At the same time, the Twin Cities, relying on their significant advantages in alchemical items and Hextech creations, vigorously carried out foreign trade activities and obtained huge financial benefits from them.
Such huge trade profits are even enough to temporarily suppress the many contradictions that have accumulated in the Twin Cities for a long time and the various dissatisfactions of the people.
The urban planning designer of the Giraman family willLeading the design of Zaun's underground ventilation.
Zaun's underground ventilation system can be better repaired.
Piltover's City Planning Bureau is also updating Piltover's sewage system.
At least it can no longer be as casual as before, arranging all kinds of waste gas and wastewater to Zaun.
Now, discharge to the sea must go through multiple procedures.
The benefits brought by Hextech have silenced all those who hold opposing opinions.
As for some black-hearted capitalists who are still secretly arranging waste materials to Zaun for money, they are directly visited by Zaun's law enforcement officers.
Although the relationship between Zaun and Piltover is still bumpy, at least they are moving towards a better tomorrow.