Since ancient times, all the bustling of the world has been for the sake of profit, and all the commotion has been in the pursuit of gain.
No matter the group, it must have common interests to unite.
Even beggars on the streets know to band together for warmth, forming the Beggars Sect and dividing their territories to drive away newcomers, ensuring everyone gets to eat.
The newfound elite that rose with the President were the same.
It didn't matter if your last name was Zhang or Li, whether you started as a facade or in the background, whether you built bridges and paved roads, or committed murder and arson...
In the eyes of outsiders, there was no difference.
Therefore, some core interests must be upheld through collective effort.