Chapter 1858 - 1858: 1858
What?
A foreign vice president?
Who is he?
Is he elected by the people?
Or appointed by the president?
What if he's a spy?
Haha...
Overthinking it!
The Vice President of the Wale Republic is Charligos Doramos Patralhis, a Greek!
He's a foreigner, his name is a bit long, but officially in the news, he's simply called Vice President Dos.
The Wale Republic's constitution states that the president must be a Valle person, but there's no limit on the vice president!
Moreover, the vice president doesn't need to be elected by the public; the National Human Resources Department issues a notice, and candidates from all over the world can apply!
Ten candidates are shortlisted, after which the national parliament votes to decide who gets hired!
Thus, the first vice president was born, wasn't he?
Dos, in his early fifties, was once a city councilor in Greece and a professor in the political science department at Aristotle University; he is quite well-known in academic circles.
Vice President Dos has made significant contributions to the study of democratic systems around the world.
Of course, being a vice president in the Wale Republic does pay much more than his position in Greece, with a basic salary of 25,000 Euros a month, but 45% of his income goes to Wale's treasury as taxes.
Even though it's heavily taxed, the post-tax income is still very high!
Furthermore, as vice president, he has a three-year term. If he performs well and the parliament is satisfied, passing a vote, he can serve two more terms as vice president non-consecutively. All in all, he can serve for nine years and then retire with quite decent retirement benefits.
The Wale Republic will be responsible for his retirement benefits.
For any such foreign civil servant at the leadership level, there is a maximum term of nine years, which amounts to three terms.
Of course, ordinary civil servants, whether local or foreign, just need to work legally and retire reasonably.
The Wale Republic's system is indeed so unique!
But don't overthink it; if President Liu Zhizhong has an accident, kicks the bucket, Vice President Dos can take over temporarily to exercise presidential powers.
Impossible, absolutely impossible! Because the constitution says so!
But if Liu Zhizhong really dies midway, who will take over the presidential powers?
Rest assured, if Liu Zhizhong dies midway, first the State Council will definitely hold a funeral for him, presided over by the Speaker of the Parliament.
After the funeral, a nationwide presidential election will immediately take place, and whoever gets elected will take the mantle!
This is how the top spot in the Wale Republic is generated, you tell me if it's unique or not? There's no possibility of a vice president seizing power, haha...
I still remember Liu Zhizhong mentioned in his inaugural speech: "Our power comes from all the citizens. All citizens are the greatest holders of power. I hope our Party and government establish a perfect operating and management mechanism, wholeheartedly serving all the citizens. Ultimately, the only standard for evaluating our political achievements is—if one day, if our president unfortunately dies in office and we can't even choose our own president, all the candidates are equally matched, our country still runs healthily and harmoniously, and even in the long term without a president, it feels like nothing is wrong!"
This official statement was quite powerful and shocked the world!
And privately, Liu Zhizhong told his friends Liu Dongyuan, Wen Bao, and others: "We must do well! Strive for a day when even if there is just a dog or a donkey in the president's seat, the country's good operations won't be affected! Power belongs to the people, not to us, let alone solely to a president like me. I don't want to be the core, I don't want to become an eternal ruler, I don't want to be the king of kings, I don't want to monopolize power, I don't want to act arbitrarily, I don't want to abuse power and become corrupt, being a mascot is actually not bad!"
His friends laughed heartily but also genuinely appreciated this!
At this time, Vice President Dos, following the work plan, arrived outside Liangjia Chong Town on the plains, where there's a temporary helipad.
The security was done well, with the Goa People's Army providing the groundwork, and the site was cleared specifically to welcome the helicopter team of Southern Country's Prime Minister Labarashi.
The west side of Southern Country and the east border of the Wadong Republic, apart from the disputed areas, are quite close in a straight line. The helicopter flying over from its capital to the helipad here is just about an hour's journey.
And Southern Country, now, has latched onto the big leg of the Eastern Pot, which is remarkable!
It itself is a constitutional monarchy, and there's an old king. Although he's considered a mascot, the old king has control over the military, which is a bit intimidating.
The government affairs are executed by a prime minister appointed by the old king, who is, of course, a trusted confidant.
In reality, Southern Country remains a feudal monarchy. However, its full name follows the modern times and is called the People's Democratic Republic of Myanmar.
No matter what the true political nature is, or what the ruling class is like, it still needs to wear a façade of people's democracy.
When Labarashi arrived, my goodness, his helicopter fleet was even larger than Liu Zhizhong's!
There was even a very large helicopter that airlifted a prime minister's special car over.
The rest were travel sustenance and whatnot for the prime minister, made it really flamboyant.
Vice President Dos, with his diplomatic team, stepped forward to greet him, but was met with Labarashi's cold face.
This guy wearing thick glasses is only in his forties and has quite an air of arrogance!
After a symbolic handshake with Vice President Dos, he took a sip of premium French Evian bottled water handed by his attendant, such a luxurious standard for drinking water.
Then, Labarashi said, "The Wale Republic is in the global spotlight, and you're receiving us in such a place?"
Dos smiled and said, "Wale is just starting out, so we keep things simple, and I hope the Prime Minister can understand."
"Aren't you disrespecting your guests?"
Professor Dos is also an interesting person, which is precisely why Liu Zhizhong spotted him for the vice presidency.
At that moment, Dos said, "Prime Minister, come a long way, working hard for national affairs, our president has been waiting in town for a long time, this is also a kind of respect. If the Prime Minister feels disrespected, then please return to Myanmar! Maybe there, sir, you can be accorded the highest respect, summon storms at your will, and be omnipotent! However, there is one thing sir might not be able to accomplish, would you like to know?"
Damn... is this a confrontation starting?
Labarashi pushed the frame of his glasses and sneered, "Greek, your country is on the verge of bankruptcy, and you come here to be a vice president, you've got a sharp tongue, ah? Tell me, what can't I accomplish?"