Extreme Cold Era: Shelter Don't Keep Waste-Chapter 680 - 635 Necessary Measures_2

After all, the advantages brought by speeches and the basic support in the Northern Territory and dominions are mainly concentrated among the middle and lower classes.

Although they possess the right to vote, it is the National Assembly that truly decides who becomes the Empire's Prime Minister.

The Prime Minister is elected after a collective vote by the members of the National Assembly.

Although members of the National Assembly must consider whether a policy is beneficial before making a decision, and whether a Prime Minister candidate is suitable for the responsibilities, this does not mean there is no room for manipulation.

The people who support them to become members of parliament are the voters from their respective constituencies, and they were elected to give voice to their groups.

But this does not mean that when the public supports a candidate, the members of parliament must vote for that person.

They can say 'I am responsible for the livelihoods of those who elected me and cannot let the incapable or unfit occupy the high position of Prime Minister,' and then cast their vote for someone else.

Although this might compromise their future as a member of parliament, compared to becoming a key contributor to the Prime Minister's faction and participating in the new cabinet, a little perseverance and integrity are not things that cannot be sold.

Indeed, money is not omnipotent, but it can certainly buy many things.

Loyalty is merely a matter of the price for betrayal not being enough.

Moreover, sometimes solving a competitor does not require so much trouble or expense; often, a cheaply bought deranged gunman can easily eliminate your enemy.

After all, in Perfikot's previous world before crossing over, such things were a common occurrence for certain disruptors of the new century.

In that country, the assassination of a president was almost becoming a joke, or even a serial drama appearing every few generations. 𝐟𝚛𝕖𝚎𝕨𝗲𝐛𝚗𝐨𝐯𝐞𝕝.𝐜𝗼𝗺

In this situation, the personal security of the two candidates undoubtedly needs attention.

"But Count, doesn't this give the impression to the public that we are afraid of dying?" Wellington, after a slight hesitation, still posed a question to Perfikot.

Although he indeed hoped his personal safety could be ensured and didn't want to lose his life over an election, he also had to consider the public's perception of such actions.

Perfikot gave Wellington an approving look, nodding while explaining: "Necessary security measures are needed. It has nothing to do with being afraid of death but is purely about security defense.

Even if you don't consider assassination, when you attend important events or public occasions, enthusiastic crowds may crowd around. At such times, a responsible security guard will ensure you are not swarmed and effectively keep you safe."

Faced with Perfikot's explanation, Wellington hesitated for a moment, then turned to Kallen, asking her: "Miss Kafka, what is your view on this? Do you also think security measures are necessary?"

"Some level of necessary security is indeed needed. Although I think the opponent may not go to such extremes, as the Count said, overly enthusiastic crowds in certain occasions can harm themselves and others," Kallen thought for a moment and concluded that some security measures were necessary.

After all, she had done certain work back in the day and knew clearly how many ways there could be to carry out an assassination. Without adequate security measures in such situations, it could indeed result in fatalities.

Unless you possess extraordinary strength to handle various assassination methods.

But clearly, Wellington is not an Extraordinary, nor is Kallen an extremely powerful individual.

Seeing Kallen also said so, Wellington considered it once more and then nodded, saying: "Since that's the case, I have to accept your kindness, Count."

"No need to be so polite; this is not only for you but also to protect all candidates." Perfikot nodded in satisfaction as Wellington agreed with her request and continued explaining: "To be fair, I will send White Bear Knights to personally protect each Prime Minister candidate, ensuring they remain free of security threats during the election process."

Perfikot could, of course, send bodyguards only for Wellington and Kallen, but considering that this election happens under her watch, should anyone really have the audacity to execute assassination activities and even just one person was attacked, it would be a slap to her face.

Therefore, Perfikot decided simply to assign two White Bear Knights beside every candidate, which not only provides security for all candidates but also precludes idle gossip.

After all, even if Perfikot wanted to favor her own candidate, she wouldn't use such a lowly method.

Afterwards, Perfikot and Wellington discussed issues regarding economic policy once he assumed office, and although Kallen was somewhat unable to participate at times, she still strived to express her views and opinions.

Perfikot and Wellington did not dismiss Kallen's views and instead listened earnestly to her insights and engaged in discussion with her.

"Improving workers' protection can effectively boost their work enthusiasm, but the capitalists are always bent on squeezing the last copper from their pockets, which is really…" Somehow, Kallen steered the conversation towards her current political stance.

On this topic, although Wellington had a different stance and perspective, he also agreed with this view.

"I have also conducted some investigations on this matter and found that if workers work beyond a certain duration, their work efficiency greatly diminishes. However, no factory owner clearly realizes this point. They always rudely assume that the decline in labor efficiency is due to worker laziness, thus finding ways to squeeze the workers and force them to work long and intense hours." Wellington shook his head with emotion; as a civil servant with practical experience, he knew this was inadvisable: "Little do they know that as workers become increasingly fatigued, the longer they work continuously, the more prone they are to workplace accidents, and whenever such accidents occur, it severely impacts factory production.

Though they appear extremely calculating and concerned with minutiae, they in fact often are unwilling to pursue production methods that maximize efficiency, instead gravitating towards those with the lowest costs, leading to a situation where costs do not effectively decrease and production efficiency doesn't rise."

"Capitalists are greedy. Factory owners always chase after marginal profits, even if they are already wealthy and have squeezed these workers to the limit." Perfikot had long grown accustomed to this, perhaps early on feeling indignant, but now she only wished to nip the issue at its root: "Hence, national legislation is needed to prohibit excessive exploitation of workers, to improve their benefits and labor protection, thus ensuring at the root the interests of the workers.

This policy will encounter significant resistance in implementation, so I suggest you conduct more social investigations before formally proposing this bill to fully understand how much labor productivity improves when a factory ensures workers' interests.

And to clearly and plainly reflect these changes, you will need a control group for comparison, to contrast the differences between both sides.

With ample data support, your proposal will have more persuasion and will garner more support rather than opposition."

"Your insight is truly profound. I will try to contact some factories and attempt to improve workers' working conditions as per your suggestion." Wellington believed this is a very good proposal, and this way, his chances of being elected increased a bit.