Though it may seem whimsical, for Balas and the Engineer representatives, they dare not dismiss it as whimsical, nor do they even have the privilege to consider it a joke.

Because even if it is indeed a joke or an outlandish fantasy, when this draft proposal appears before them, they must treat it seriously and earnestly.

Otherwise, just yesterday, Colin had been turned to ashes in front of them.

Thus, the two could only seriously finish reading the draft and then discuss rigorously and intently the feasibility of the proposal.

Of course, the most important aspect is to strive for the interests of the groups they represent.

"Lord, the number of representatives from both sides of the union association is the same, isn't this unfair to us workers? We have more people, so we should have more seats!" Balas first tentatively throws out a viewpoint, wanting to know Perfikot's attitude towards this matter.

Toward Balas's probing, Perfikot didn't even bother to glance at him properly but merely glanced at the Engineer representative and casually asked, "What do you think?"

"I also think it's unfair. Obviously, the role our Engineers can play is more significant, and we should have more say in the union association!" The Engineer representative understood Perfikot's meaning naturally.

And so, Balas and the Engineer representative clashed, neither able to convince the other.

While both sides argued based on reason, it was evident that neither would agree to let the other side have more seats and voice.

After arguing for half a day without result, they both looked toward Perfikot, who was sitting on the side as if watching a show, hoping for her ruling.

Yet Perfikot merely shrugged her hands, with an attitude of enjoying the spectacle and laughed, "Why stop arguing? Continue!"

When Perfikot said this, Balas could not help but understand her meaning, thus he resigned himself and said helplessly, "It seems Lord, you foresaw this. Then, with nine seats, each side has four seats, and one is reserved for your representative. I have no objections."

The Engineer representative merely laughed and then said, "I have no objections either."

From the beginning of seeing the number of representatives marked on Perfikot's proposal, he already understood Perfikot's intention, and naturally knew Perfikot would not allow one side to have an overwhelming advantage in representative numbers in the union association.

With nine representatives, four seats on each side allow voice and proposal submission, but whether they can be passed or executed depends entirely on how Perfikot's vote is cast.

This is precisely how Perfikot controls the union association.

The Engineer representative did not feel this was anything special, after all, such a level of political maneuver is only the simplest and most straightforward method, Perfikot didn't intend to negotiate anything with them.

The opinions she needed to seek were not on these aspects.

As the Lord of the Northern Territory, she could not allow one side's power to have an overwhelming advantage, as it would affect her rule.

Therefore, from the start, the Engineer representative did not intend to use such means to strive for the interests of the Engineer group; he was more focused on the details within the draft, specifically the clauses on how to manage workers and Engineers.

"Count, may I ask if the prohibition on private gatherings of more than five people applies to us Engineers as well?" The Engineer representative looked at Perfikot, questioning her: "Furthermore, how should the scope of a private gathering be defined? If it's merely a gathering between friends after work, does it count as a private gathering if it exceeds five people?"

"It counts, why wouldn't it? I prohibit private gatherings, which naturally includes everyone." Perfikot looked leisurely at the Engineer representative, knowing the main issue of the day had begun.

Upon hearing this, the Engineer representative thought for a moment and said, "Then how can it not be considered a private gathering?"

"The union association is for this purpose, gatherings of more than five people need to apply to the union association, get filed, approved, and then proceed." Perfikot tapped the draft in front of her, these contents were already written by her.

But she also knew that the Engineer representative was asking not because he hadn't seen these clauses, but he wanted to know the standard for union association filing and approval.

However, Perfikot did not answer this question, because such questions cannot be explained clearly.

If explained clearly, it means setting a standard, others act according to the standard and you cannot deny it.

Yet not explaining clearly means she retains the explanation rights, whatever she says is legal, is legal; whatever she says is illegal, is illegal.

This is the essence of governance, to hold ultimate explanatory authority.

If rules are clear, it indeed creates a system where rules are followed, but it's difficult to prohibit once someone understands the rules and finds loopholes unless the rules are changed directly.

Conversely, a relatively vague explanation provides flexibility and space.

This is also the manifestation of power in the hands of those in higher positions.

Though the Engineer representative had some objections, he quickly understood what the matter was about and the deeper meaning behind Perfikot's writing, so he merely nodded reluctantly without saying anything more.

On the side, Balas seemed to want to argue further, saying to Perfikot, "But Lord, we workers are many, and gathering after work for drinks in groups is common. Would such behavior be prohibited too?"

"Yes, groups of three or four are fine, but five are not." Perfikot changed her demeanor completely, her words reflecting a rule-abiding attitude: "Since it's written as no private gatherings of more than five people, then five people gathering is not allowed."

Hearing this from Perfikot, Balas couldn't be satisfied naturally, and he immediately argued with Perfikot based on reason, saying, "But I think..."

Regarding Balas's reasoned argument, Perfikot didn't lose her temper but listened carefully to his opinion.

This was also why she summoned these two; if there were any discontents they could voice them, they could also discuss with her since it was just a draft proposal which could be modified.

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