Chapter 1547: Whose instructions did you receive
Of course there is no way around this.
Commander Tatos, who was loved by the people and the middle class, has resigned due to illness, and now Marshal Esco is only the acting head of state. Before the Ice Valley City incident, he was just a vice president with no specific powers. To put it bluntly, he was just a vice president. The mascot, which represents the voice of the alliance's military and military-industrial sectors, has not even been formally elected to parliament before. When it comes to his ability to talk nonsense in Congress, his combat effectiveness is indeed far inferior to that of most professional members of Congress.
Not to mention, the opposition alliance has a particularly combative female politician.
"Now, another two months have passed, and the situation in Ice Valley City is still chaotic. In the past month alone, there have been 189 strikes and riots in the country. 12 of them even occurred in the Central Sector . Tell me, distinguished members, when citizens entrust their rights to you, is it just for you to stand by and watch? Please ask yourself, what is it that we need to do most now?"
There were loud cheers in the parliament hall.
Of course Krell knew that this was the Alliance Senator Mrs. Emita Parmetin, the most dangerous opposition leader in the current government.
But in fact, just five years ago, this lady, who was less than fifty years old, was just a widow of the upper class.
Her husband's name was Sylph Parmedin. He was a former member of the board of directors of the Guerrilla Association and an S-class guerrilla. He died in the line of duty while performing a rescue mission from a galaxy-level disaster. However, before dying in the line of duty, he had saved hundreds of millions of lives.
In short, a hero.
In addition, it is common sense that high-ranking psychics cannot be short of money.
The widow of a hero who also has a large inheritance will naturally be very famous. In addition, a wealthy widow who has no children or other miscellaneous relatives is of course more famous.
In fact, the upper class is also full of "auntie, I don't want to work hard" petty open-minded people, don't think that they are superior.
However, this lady rejected all sincere and insincere suitors, used all her property to create a charitable foundation focusing on the welfare of poor people and lower-class children. Then she told the media that she had no children, so the children at the bottom who were rescued by her were her children.
If it's just talk, it's just a show; but if there are actions, then it's not graceful to talk about it.
And Mrs. Parmetin is indeed the latter. She went deep into slums and remote star areas and did many practical things. She saved at least tens of thousands of poor families and changed the lives of countless children. She is definitely the kind of person who can achieve immortality with great merit. figure.
For such a person, when she announced that she wanted to enter politics, she was naturally attracted by various factions in the alliance.
Who wouldn't like such a moral saint with great popularity among the people? Even if it is used as a mascot, it must be the most cost-effective type.
However, who would have thought that this widow who spent the first half of her life as a spoiled wife to a hero who tyrannized all the money and became a philanthropic widow in her forties originally thought she would be a noble lady who could be a good vase at most. After entering the political arena, , can actually instantly transform into a beast with fangs and claws?
Many people forget that before she got married, she was actually a lawyer and a university lecturer. She was even a member of the debate team when she was a student.
"Your Excellency, Commander Escode, you have just proposed a so-called special military aid. Is it really the most urgent measure under the current situation? I have great sympathy for the people of the earth who are resisting the tyranny of the empire, and I have always Condemning the atrocities of the Galactic Empire! However, our people, your voters, the taxpayers of the Alliance, your food and clothing parents, they are the ones who need help. Their welfare, their hope, and their future are all. It’s your responsibility! We want to give them hope, not war!”
The noise in the parliament became louder and floated out from behind the screen, as if the entire office was brought to the parliament.
However, even through the live broadcast, Krell, as a psychic, could tell from the noise of the TV projection that the cheers and curses that were disturbing were basically half and half.
Well, half and half, this is indeed a very bad sign. Claire Belmont couldn't help but think.
At this time, the noise in the room quickly weakened. Someone turned down the volume on the TV.
The middle-aged man sitting opposite Minister Finn seemed a little restless. While he turned down the volume of the TV with rough movements, he finally couldn't help but complain: "She rejected our volunteers at first! Then! She rejected our intelligence support! Then, she rejected the interest-free war loan proposal three times in a row, but only voted in favor of the war refugees. If we hadn't signed the contract for the God-class dreadnought with the community early, maybe she would have done this. But even so, she also said that she would set up a special congressional investigation team to ensure that there are no problems with the armament provisions between us and the community in recent years.”
If so, it would be very nerve-wracking. Claire Belmont thought. The liquidated damages we have to pay are actually quite high. Even if the alliance government can afford it, Tata Shipyard and Poseidon Shipyard certainly cannot afford it.
"Now, her hands have reached into the field of national defense and security. It is just a mere 200 billion military aid, and it is in the form of weapons. Will this put any burden on the alliance's finances? Doesn't this woman know that weapons It’s also business. Business can bring circulation! Circulation can ensure the wages of workers, the income of entrepreneurs, and the tax revenue of the country. More importantly, the longer people on the earth persist, the easier it is to do such a simple thing. Don’t understand? ”
This well-dressed middle-aged man indeed had a very elite face, but his malicious eyes and cursed tone completely destroyed his overall harmony.
Claire frowned slightly. He knew that Senator Sabine actually played a staunch anti-imperialist role in the parliament. He had always been known as a republican and democratic fighter. He even said "Down with the Galactic Empire" and "We should not fight with those from the imperial era." Tyrants live in the same era" and "It is our mission to make tyranny disappear" and other tough remarks.
He has been advocating that the alliance should fully support the community's war of resistance, and he can be called an old friend of the people of the earth.
However, Claire Belmont knew that before he received Raytheon's campaign funds, this guy was actually an intellectual who followed suit and was very cautious.
But now, the congressman is acting like a Lothar humpback on steroids. He continued to ramble on: "Your Excellency Minister, this woman is slandering the current government led by Marshal Ai, attacking our sincere patriotism, and destroying our determination to fight for justice! This is a betrayal! If the community really was destroyed under the attack of the alliance, this is the tragedy of the democratic republic! How dare she?
"Calm down, Congressman Sabin." General Finn Berenkeist laughed loudly: "Calm down and drink a glass of ice. No matter what kind of anger it is, the first If it doesn't work, there will be a second bite."
Mr. Sabin subconsciously said "Oh", took the filled Bingkuoluo and took a big mouthful, and then his whole body deflated on the spot like a popped balloon.
"So, what exactly do you want me to do?" Minister Finn smiled again.
"We should fight back. It's not right for her to say such things now. She must have been instructed by someone, and she must have ulterior motives. Behind her, there must be enemies of the alliance. Your Excellency, Minister, we cannot let the alliance go. The enemies of democracy and republic must not be spared!”
Councilor Sabine began to plead again, looking like a cuckoo weeping blood, as if your minister opposite him didn't agree, and he was going to die here. "Congressman, please let me sort out your views. Are you saying that Mrs. Parlotin may have behind-the-scenes instructions and some action needs to be taken?" Admiral Finn said.
In normal times, an experienced senator should not find excuses for others, but after a brief hesitation, he gritted his teeth and nodded vigorously: "We should pay attention to it. At least we need to investigate."
Admiral Finn interrupted: "I see what you mean, Congressman. Thank you for sharing."
"But, Your Excellency..."
"I said, thank you for sharing. Let's have another glass of ice." The minister picked up the second can.
The congressman couldn't help but close the corners of his mouth, and the tonsils in his throat trembled a few times. All the subsequent words were suppressed in his throat and he could no longer say them out. He opened the can, took two sips, and then left the office dejectedly holding the cold tin can.
At this moment, his figure and shoulders looked particularly stooped and tired. Although he was well-dressed and handsome, his whole person was sluggish, and his energy and energy seemed to have been drained away in an instant.
No old technician who was fired from the factory at the age of 50 would be so depressed. Generally speaking, only bank managers and real estate salesmen who have been optimized into society can have this kind of virtue. Claire Belmont thought.
In short, Congressman Sabine, who looked like an unemployed business manager, just walked past Krell, as if he didn't notice this big living person at all.
The latter waited until Mr. Congressman had completely left the office before allowing himself to sit on the sofa.
Admiral Finn Berenkeist seemed to have not noticed the other party until now, but he only nodded slightly to indicate.
"It should be very taboo for a member of Congress to visit the Minister of Intelligence, let alone ask you to privately investigate another very popular member of Congress. Does Mr. Sabin not want to act? My impression is He has always been a conscientious gentleman. How come his thinking level has deteriorated to this level after being a member of Parliament for several years? ”
"Mr. Sabin is a member of the Defense Expenditure Audit Committee and controls the purse strings of the Intelligence Department. Isn't it reasonable to come and sit in my office?"
The Alliance Minister of Intelligence replied in a nonchalant tone, his eyes still looking at the TV over there, as if the senator lady who was giving a speech was his dream lover, and he couldn't get enough of it.
"Relevant agencies have conducted analysis and found that Marshal Esco will not have any chance in the general election the year after next. If the ruling party cannot come up with any reliable candidates, the change of power is bound to happen." Krell laughed. road.
Minister Finn shook his head slightly: "The key issue is that this ambitious congresswoman is not ready to wait for the election, but wants to impeach Marshal Esco for an early election."
"As a result, the ruling party will not even have time to select a replacement candidate. Then the person who will take over the Côte d'Azur Palace will definitely be Ms. Parmetin."
"It's hard to say, the water in the Blue Palace is still very deep." Admiral Finn said: "However, once the regime changes, many large companies will need to find new spokespersons in Congress."
"No wonder Mr. Sabin is so anxious."
If Marshal Esco steps down, he will be marginalized as a member of the parliament and will almost lose the possibility of re-election. And we also know that under the alliance system, a washed-up politician is worse than a washed-up actor.
"However, the impeachment has indeed passed. Marshal Esco was at best mishandled, but it cannot be said to be an irreversible fundamental mistake. Moreover, the election at this time... is objectively good for the empire."
There is a saying that Krell still sympathizes with Marshal Esco, the acting commander.
This man who did a lot of practical things when he was the Minister of Defense can be regarded as a very capable coordinator of military affairs and armaments. However, when he reached the position of commander-in-chief, he had to bear the brunt of all the attacks from opposition parties, neutral factions, and leaders of allied countries. This was something that he, as a soldier, could not handle.
So, didn’t I tell you this at the beginning? Not to mention the commander-in-chief, even the deputy commander-in-chief you can't hold it any longer, so be cautious at every step. But who told you to have such shallow eyelids?
If you do something wrong, you will not live! Krell thought. However, as a meritorious soldier of the country, he should not have ended in such an ignominy way!
Admiral Berenkeist showed a bloodless sneer: "Whether it is an irreversible fundamental mistake does not depend on the nature of the matter itself, but on the consequences after time fermentation. What Mrs. Parlotin said is Yes, after Ice Valley City, the security situation across the country is indeed deteriorating. It is indeed not a good thing to be involved in an all-out war with the empire at this time.”
Claire remained silent and just raised his eyebrows.
"Well, in the Connaught Alliance, security has always been a matter of metaphysics. There are always riots in our frontier sectors, and there are often second thoughts in the Alliance Republic. But this time, the turmoil has spread to our home sectors, even to the mainland. Nephi. The MPs have sensed the danger. This is the most serious situation.”
Krell continued to remain silent, even smiling a little.
"Well, even if there is turmoil in the core star sector, it will not affect the country's national destiny."
To put it bluntly, the empire has fought more than one civil war in its history. Does the alliance enjoy eternal peace? The destiny of the country over the millennium has never been achieved by just playing nice with each other.
Creel then nodded: "Yes, Your Excellency Minister. The turmoil has increased at this time. As long as it can be controlled, it is a good thing. Just like a sick person, giving out a low fever may also be a form of self-control. The process of healing.”
Admiral Berenkeist glanced at the other party and sneered: "This is not something someone like you can say."
"You shouldn't stick to stereotypes. Back then, I was also a person who had screwed screws, knocked steel plates, and been a model worker." Krell is still very proud of his past. Then, before Admiral Finn could speak, he suppressed his smile: "But, it's too coincidental and too fast. Your Excellency, the current changes are not like a low-grade fever, but more like urticaria. Don't you think? Minister, I actually agree with Senator Sabin. There must be a force behind Mrs. Parmetin.”
I’m taking my little cat to a BJ this week, so I’m going to do some metaphysics for a week, just Jiang Zi