Chapter 93 One-sided Negotiation
The special negotiator of the Blue Star Community, Charles Marvin, glanced at the bright and gorgeous smile on the long table opposite him, responded to the other party with a typical diplomatic smile, and then moved away with a slight twinkle. Eye.
He coughed and read the document in front of him in a very diplomatic tone.
"In short, this is our request. The Kingdom of Cathay must compensate us for all war losses, including war compensation of 50 billion stars, and pay it back in 10 years. In addition, due to your consistent rude attitude towards us , for the sake of national defense and security, we require the Kingdom of Cathay to dismantle its fleet. We also believe that the Kingdom of Cathay has become the source of galactic disputes and wars. At the same time, we urge all countries in the galaxy to impose economic sanctions on it for twenty years. Any military supplies should be sold to Kaitai merchants and any companies with a background in the Kaitai Kingdom!”
He raised his head and no longer looked at Brunhild's sun-like smile. Instead, he looked at the Cathay opposite, emphasized his tone, and said in a deep voice: "Our request is very reasonable. This It is also a necessary condition to avoid similar tragedies from happening again!”
"Well, it is indeed reasonable..." King Suliuka knocked on the table and said with a smile: "But this is only under normal conditions!"
Among the negotiators on the community side, a lady who was about forty years old and very charming and elegant suddenly raised her hand and said: "I'm sorry, can you interrupt me? I've been meaning to ask you just now, Your Highness Suliuka. , in what capacity are you attending this meeting? As an arbitrator? Shouldn't this be a negotiation between our country and the Kingdom of Cathay?"
"We have entrusted all matters of this negotiation to King Suliuka." said the negotiator of the Kaitai people.
"There is no such precedent in the world." The lady said solemnly.
"That's because you are short-sighted. We, the Cathay Kingdom, are loyal followers of the Galactic Empire. Handing over difficult matters to the Lord is a sign of our full trust in the Lord and the protection that the Lord should give us."
"Really? The Cathay Kingdom is actually already a vassal state of the empire!" The lady suddenly realized: "Then why don't you withdraw from the Galactic Civilization Council quickly?"
"You egalitarians...well, it is certainly difficult for you republicans to understand our pride. We, Cathay, have our own national conditions here! Although it is a sovereign country in theory, our hearts have long been with the great father. , the sacred rulers are together. Therefore, in order to let His Highness King Su take our place, we have given the picturesque Sea King to His Highness! This is a sacred contract transaction, but you don’t understand it! The sacred tradition of civilization! ”
The lady wanted to argue and add a few words, but she heard Representative Marvin say loudly: "Your Highness, as the arbiter of the Galactic Civilization Parliament, you are indeed qualified to attend the meeting and express your opinions as a third-party supervisory country. However, you should also, Is it okay to just express my opinion? ”
"Thank you for being so reasonable." Brynhilt smiled.
The female representative looked at King Suliuka, and then at the serious-faced Charles Marvin, and secretly cursed that the imperial loser really knows how to act!
"Then, can I speak now? Senator Lena Schiller Wilbart?" Brynhilt smiled.
Councilor Lina's heart tightened, and she felt that this negotiation was even more dangerous. You must know that the other party is a high-ranking election emperor, but he even knows a "little" senator like himself, so he is obviously well prepared.
"Let's talk about your country's conditions. As I said just now, since you claim to be the victim, you are indeed qualified to make such a request. However, you should also know that in recent years, the Kingdom of Cathay has The economic situation is not optimistic. The living conditions of more than 20% of the people are below the extreme poverty standards set by the Galactic Civilization Council. If another 50 billion is used as war compensation, it will inevitably cause the complete collapse of people's lives! Therefore, even if it is just to avoid causing a humanitarian disaster, such a request is questionable. ”
"But isn't it precisely because of the crazy military-first politics of the Cathay Kingdom that all this happened? They just need to dismantle the fleet, let most of the soldiers return to society, and let society return to the right track of people's livelihood. Isn't that enough? ?" Lina Wilbart raised her voice.
"Really? But, who will ensure their safety? What about the safety of the galaxy?" Brynhilt said in a matter-of-fact tone.
Marvin frowned, and when he was about to speak, King Suliuka said first: "In the Kingdom of Katai, there are more than twenty galaxies bordering the Galactic Center. Do you know that?"
Seeing the other party pause, she added: "The Kingdom of Katai is a loyal and reliable ally (pao) and friend (hui) of the empire. Every year, it sends a large number of troops to accompany the empire on expeditions against the predatory tribes. You also know this. Right? What if we really start to dismantle the fleet and wait for those ferocious and greedy space barbarians to rush into the country to burn, kill and loot? Mr. Representative, you hope that a civilized race that belongs to the Civilized Parliament will become a miserable slave. Or do you want the forces bordering your own to become predatory barbarians?”
I'd rather have predators bordering us! After all, it was easy back then, just hit him! Lena thought.
Marvin seemed to show empathy and showed sympathy, but said: "Well, the situation of the people of Cathay is indeed very pitiable. This has nothing to do with what we are discussing today! Isn't what we are discussing today not the Kingdom of Cathay? The problem of aggression? ”
"The Empire, and its allies, maintain the stability of the galaxy! Almost every year, we have to fight against the predators that emerge from the center of the galaxy. Mr. Marvin, and Ms. Wilbart, I don't expect you to I feel the same, but I at least hope you can have some compassion for the Kaitai people who are trying their best to maintain the peace of the galaxy. Yes, Lieutenant General Blackfin of the Kaitai Kingdom may be guilty, but the Kaitai people are not guilty. ”
Charles Marvin lightly knocked on the table and said with almost no ups and downs of diplomacy: "The people of Blue Star are very grateful to the Kingdom of Cathay for its contribution to the entire galactic civilization. However, we also contributed to the Predator Expedition. , provided volunteers and material support, the situation Moreover, this still has nothing to do with today's topic. Your Highness, we still require the Kingdom of Cathay to assume its due responsibility for the war and be a responsible country. As for the specific compensation clauses, it is of course okay based on humanitarian principles. Discuss..."
Ms. Lina Wilbart wanted to slam the table, but was suppressed by Marvin, but she heard the other party whisper: "...the instructions from the earth are for us to stop as soon as we are ready! Anyway, the battle is over, and , and a lot of them were seized, that’s enough.”
Ms. Wilbart sat back in her chair expressionlessly and decided not to say a word in the subsequent negotiations.
However, just as she had made up her mind, she heard the Cathay representative opposite slam the table angrily: "Compensation? Did you make a mistake? Isn't this meeting discussing your responsibilities? No matter what What do you mean, weren’t you the one who made the first move? We are the victims, and you still want us to compensate? I have never seen such a shameless person!”
Marvin was probably confused by the opponent's back-and-forth question. His calm diplomatic expression remained frozen on his face for nearly half a minute before he counterattacked:
"Aren't you the ones who made the plan to raid the Gibraltar Starport? Your spy Major Horne and the attackers were all captured, and both the people and the stolen goods were taken away! Lieutenant General Blackfin has also admitted it all! Isn't he Your Chief of Naval Operations? Mr. Representative, you are the most shameless person I have ever seen!”
"Lieutenant General Blackfin is a lunatic! We have always thought that there is something wrong with his brain, and we are preparing to send him for treatment. But who would have thought that he would cause such a big trouble. As for Horn, there are also some so-called attackers , It’s all your opinion! Don’t forget, the commander of the combined fleet is Admiral Red Eyes, and the Imperial Guard Fleet is also commanded by Prince Orang Mane. How could you just sit back and watch a little lieutenant general do whatever he wants?" The Cathay representative waved his hands, with obvious anger on his face: "But you launched a surprise attack with just a little baseless guesswork. This is completely disregarding the "Interstellar Peace Convention" and is a despicable and shameless act of war!"
Marvin frowned and looked at Brunhilt, but found that the young King Surut looked like he was in a state of wandering mind.
The Cathay people probably felt that they had the support of their master, and they immediately let themselves go.
"Admiral Paris, the commander of your Outer Rim Fleet, is a war criminal! The staff officers who formulated the tactical plan are war criminals! Oh, and the stormtroopers who came to wreak havoc on our Royal flagship are also war criminals! Especially one... What is it called? Anyway, one of your psychics used despicable means to kill our heroine White Arms on the pretext of an honorary duel. He is an extremely shameless villain. We strongly demand that he be handed over! Let us deal with it! We need to..." "Mr. Representative." Unexpectedly, it was Brunhilt who interrupted Representative Kaitai.
"Your Highness?"
"That's almost it." Queen Suliuka frowned and whispered.
The Kaitai representative trembled, bowed and said: "Your will is my mission." Then he continued to shout loudly:
"In short, the community is the one who starts the war first! We need you to take responsibility!"
"It's because of you that we launched a preemptive strike! This was an upright self-defense counterattack!" Representative Marvin said coldly.
"But it was your side who attacked first and opened fire!"
"It was you who made the first move in the Gibraltar star port!"
"As you said, I don't even know Horn. Those Catai people you captured are all fugitives from our country! Therefore, you are the one who takes action first!"
"Lieutenant General Blackfin has admitted everything! Now these are all evidence in court, and we have handed them over to the Galactic Civilization Council."
"They say he is a lunatic! How can a mere lieutenant general be the master of Prince Mane and Marshal Red Eyes? Become the master of millions of soldiers in the United Fleet?"
"A lunatic as the director of war? I also heard that Prince Charon Mane even ignored your sacred duel of honor and contract in order to avenge him. Doesn't this mean that all this is the fault of the top brass of your country? Instructions? ”
"The prince had a traumatic emergency reaction because of the sudden blow. Isn't this very reasonable? Besides, do you have evidence? If there is no evidence, I will sue you for defamation! Your Highness, have you seen it? He is defaming our country. You have to decide for us!”
Charles Marvin pressed his temples, thinking that if I hadn't been a graceful pacifist, I would have thrown a pair of white gloves in your face. He looked at the Cataiman, who was at least twice his size, and felt a little guilty, so he pressed his temples again with a headache.
Seeing that the scene on the repeater was developing into a farce, Representative Wilbart suddenly stood up, put away the documents and prepared to leave.
"Oh, on behalf of Madam, you are..."
"Pack the place for you to continue fighting! Mr. Marvin, let's go too."
Representative Marvin looked at the tough deputy and then at the repeater-like opponent and felt that it was too difficult. When he thought of this, he gritted his teeth with hatred for everyone who had provoked this matter.
So angry, but still laughing. He tried his best to maintain his demeanor, smiled and said to King Suliuka: "I think, Your Highness, the negotiators on the Kaitai side don't seem to have even cleared up the basic situation. There should be no point in continuing the negotiations now. We hope to change the negotiations. Representative, how about continuing tomorrow?”
"Okay, please be sure to have a good rest!" Brunhilt's smile was still bright and bright.
However, when King Suliuka turned to face the Kaitai representative, his smile suddenly disappeared. A pair of golden eyes were suppressed with explicit disgust, and he shouted in a deep voice: "Sir, you are really An unreasonable person! Is the term war criminal used casually? In a sacred duel of honor, the winner deserves to be praised and respected, but is it something you can evaluate? None! ”
Several powerful imperial soldiers rushed in, dragged the Cathay representative out. Naturally, the representative was completely confused. When he was about to be dragged out, he just shouted: "I shed blood for you..." and was stuffed with a ball in his mouth and dragged out directly.
He still didn't understand how he could offend the high-ranking Emperor of the Election, so he was naturally confused. However, the representatives of the community in the same room were of course confused.
King Suliuka regained his smile: "You have also seen, Mr. Marvin, that this battle is really a tragedy caused by a misunderstanding. However, even if it is just to reassure the people of the two bordering countries and make them eager to establish a The soldiers who have made great achievements calm down and deal with it I'm afraid it's also necessary. You see, I have shown my sincerity; Vice Admiral Black Fin also expressed his sincerity with his own life on the Ketai Kingdom, and I sincerely hope that the Earth side will also show his sincerity. Show your sincerity.”
Lina Wilbart felt that standing under the light of such a smile, it was almost impossible to maintain her courage. She could only grit her teeth and say with a cold and harsh attitude that was too harsh and even ungraceful: "The so-called sincerity." , what exactly does it mean? ”
"The tragedy has already occurred. Someone has to stand up and take responsibility for the hundreds of thousands of victims, right?" King Suliuka said with a smile.
Mr. Marvin stood there for a long time. After a while, he nodded slowly and said in a difficult but extremely calm tone: "We still apply for a suspension of negotiations! However, Your Highness and your subordinates also need to You understand, no matter what, we are the winners. There is no reason for the winner to suffer humiliation in this universe.”
"This is indeed an established fact. Congratulations to you, Mr. Marvin. The winner deserves to be rewarded! And you have already received the reward, haven't you? The crippled United Fleet, Miss Sharon Whitearm's head, was Your heroic soldiers almost tore the Iron Prince into a convertible, and the millions of tons of military supplies seized are enough to answer to your people and government."
She paused and then said: "But who is the winner? The Outer Rim Fleet, Admiral Paris, or the Community? Is this kind of victory really what you expected? Can such a victory happen again? How many times?”
Marvin seemed to understand something, and he still nodded and smiled gracefully, bowed and saluted, then turned his head and strode away with a firm and somewhat deliberate step.
(End of chapter)