In a large forest in Germany, there live all kinds of animals. There are clever foxes, strong black bears, nimble hares, and majestic lions, etc. One day, the animals in the forest gathered together. They thought it was necessary to elect a king of the forest to lead and protect this forest.
The animals began to enthusiastically discuss the election rules. The clever fox stood up and said, "We should make fair rules. Every animal, regardless of its size or strength, should have the opportunity to participate in the election, and every animal can vote." Everyone thought what the fox said was very reasonable, so they nodded in agreement one after another. Finally, they decided that every animal could go on stage to show what they would do if they became the king of the forest, and then all the animals would vote to choose the most suitable one.
First, the hare went on stage. Although the hare was very small in size, its voice was very loud. It said, "If I become the king of the forest, I will use my speed to patrol the forest every day. Once I find any danger, I will immediately notify everyone. And I will find the freshest grass in the forest and share it with everyone." After the hare's speech, there was a round of applause from the audience.
Then, the strong black bear swaggered onto the stage. The black bear said, "If I were the king of the forest, I would use my strength to protect everyone. Any enemy who wants to invade our forest, I will drive it away. I also know where the best honey is, and I will take everyone to taste it together." The black bear's speech also won the applause of many animals.
Then it was the fox's turn to go on stage. The fox blinked its sly eyes and said, "If I become the king of the forest, I will use my wisdom to solve various problems for everyone. I will find the most hidden place and build a safe shelter there so that everyone can live in peace. I can also negotiate with animals from other forests to strive for more resources for us."
Finally, the majestic lion walked onto the stage. The lion shook its magnificent mane and said loudly, "If I become the king of the forest, I will guard this forest as I guard my territory. I will treat every animal fairly, so that the strong will not bully the weak, and everyone can live happily in the forest. I will lead everyone to face difficulties together and make our forest more prosperous." The lion's speech was full of dominance, and many animals were deeply moved.
After the speeches, it was time for the voting. The animals all thought carefully and then walked to the ballot box and cast their sacred votes. Every animal felt that their vote was very important because it was related to the future of the forest.
After the voting, the owl in charge of counting the votes began to nervously count the votes. Finally, the owl flew to a high branch and announced the election results. The lion was elected as the king of the forest with the most votes. The animals all cheered. They surrounded the lion and congratulated it. The lion also promised everyone that it would keep its promise and be a fair, just and responsible king of the forest. Since then, the animals in the forest have lived happily under the leadership of the lion, and this forest has become more harmonious and prosperous.
