I'm not following this take.
In either case, wouldn't everyone (except these corrupt powers) prefer for less bureaucracy hampering the project?
Unless I'm misunderstanding you, a breakdown of this "unquestioned assumption" makes Ezra's argument stronger, not weaker.
Not if your job is part of the bureaucracy, then you want to keep the bureaucracy running for as long as possible to keep your job for as long as possible.
It also gives you a sense of importance: nothing can get built without my full permission and approval and recognition.