Chapter 69 Please call me Congressman! (510. 4000 words)
An hour and a half later, in the second parliament held for Zaun, Jace and Mel had just sat down side by side. Members also entered the room one after another, but at this time, a figure caught Mel's attention.
Frowning his brows, Mel looked at Ambesa who came in and took a deep breath.
"Mother, what are you doing here again?"
"I'm here to see how you plan to solve the two-city problem. What, is this meeting not welcoming me as a member of the Myrdalda family, or is it not welcoming the Noxians who have come from afar?"
Ambersa sneered at Mel and said.
With her white hair tied back, she walked straight to the auditorium and found a seat to sit down. Two Noxians stood behind her.
When Representative Salo walked in, he saw Ambesa and nodded towards Ambesa.
Congressman Polpok did the same, and after nodding to Ambesa, he went to his seat.
Only Gila Mann walked directly to his seat, sat down and closed his eyes to wait for the meeting.
Not long after, accompanied by the voice of a law enforcement officer, Sheriff Marcos also came to the scene. Different from the previous time when he was dressed neatly during the meeting, he was dusty at this time and had not even put on his law enforcement hat.
"Then now, the meeting begins." Jace said.
"Marcus, have you completed the task assigned to you?"
Marcos took a step forward and handed the documents he was holding to each member of Congress.
Jace also picked up the file, and when he saw the photo posted on the file of a young man with a bright smile and a gentle appearance, he frowned.
This young man looked just like Victor, with smooth black hair, handsome appearance and gentle temperament.
Could someone like this be the gang leader leading Zaun's rebellion?
Jace was a little confused.
"Is he the Li Ke that Chief Marcus said? He's pretty good looking"
"He looks young. Chief Marcos, are you sure the information you have collected is correct? Such a person does not look like a gang leader."
"He looks like one of those students from Piltover University."
Ambesa also looked down at the photo in her hand. With her rights and status as Mel's mother, even if she could walk sideways in Pi City, this document would naturally be delivered to her.
Looking down at the photo, Ambesa raised her eyebrows.
The Noxian soldier standing behind her looked straight ahead without lowering his head.
Marcos listened to the voices of the congressmen, and after their discussions gradually died down, he spoke:
"There is no mistake. This is information bought from the information dealer in the Dance Corridor. Members, please turn to the back and look at the other photos."
Jace did as Marcus said and turned it over, and then he saw several photos.
There was a picture of the back of a black-haired young man walking towards a tavern. A group of gang members looked at him with smiles on their faces.
The other one showed him in the middle square, with his mouth open as if he was commanding something. The photo next to this photo showed a large group of Zaans wearing strange graffiti clothes.
"The project to modify the wastewater pipes in Zaun was catalyzed by him. The law enforcement officers who were previously sent to Zaun to enforce the law were also killed by this group of people wearing clothes with flower fragments and petals on them. These people are Lianhua Gang”
"Li Ke is their leader. According to the investigation, the relationship between him and Hilko is probably the relationship between son-in-law and father-in-law. Hilko's adopted daughter Jinx is now in the Lianhua Gang and living with him. The members of the Lianhua Gang, including the Alchemist Baron, and the gangsters all thought they were a couple.”
"The gang members in Zuan have also proved it privately. There is still a saying used to ridicule Li Ke in the dark alleys."
"What is it?" Councilor Hoskar asked.
Marcus replied: "Dare to touch a crazy lunatic." He took the initiative to explain, "In the eyes of people in the dark alley, Jinx is a dangerous lunatic. She has extreme thoughts and weird behavior. No one knows what she is thinking. , and Li Ke, who dared to be with her and could accept her like this, was called a madman by the people in the dark alley.”
The congressmen all raised their heads and looked at Marcos, trusting the intelligence he had collected a little more.
"So, Zu An has the final say now?"
"Yes, Hilko has appeared in the Lianhua Gang many times in the past two days. The entire Zaun knows that Li Ke is with him."
"Don't the Zaun people have any objections to this? Won't they resist?" Salo couldn't help but ask.
Mel glanced at Salo and suddenly felt that Salo was really stupid.
Marcos explained: "Reforming water pipes, building communities, and establishing systems. The Lianhua Gang is different from other gangs. Li Ke does not squeeze the living environment of the Zuan people, but instead attacks the gang industry in Zuan. The suspension of production of Shimmer was also due to his order.
He banned the flow of shimmer in the black market and helped residents start their own businesses. Therefore, even though he and Silko now put on a pair of pants, the things he did made many Zaun people willing to trust him. ”
"Members, please don't underestimate him just because of his appearance and age. He is now the true Lord of Zaun." Marcos said seriously.
"Everyone, Zaun is united again. If we don't handle this matter properly, what happened ten years ago will happen again." Hoskal said.
The congressmen present all knew what Hoskal was talking about about what happened ten years ago. On that day, the bridges in Zaun and Piltover were stained red with blood, and many people died in both cities.
"Then what should we do? Do we want to negotiate peace with them?" A congressman frowned.
"I don't think it's impossible to negotiate peace or something. To put it bluntly, when Zu An created such a big disturbance, didn't he just want autonomy? Didn't he just not want to recognize our government? In the past, we needed their resources. and coolies, but now with Hex Technology, I don’t think we need to go head-to-head with Zaun at this time.”
"Congressman Polpok is right. We can wait for the development of Hex technology and develop Hex weapons before tearing up the agreement, right?"
"Sign it and then tear it up?" Congressman Gilaman looked at Salo who said this with displeasure, and said in a deep voice: "Do you think this is reasonable? Congressman Salo? I really want to do what you said, What will the people of Piltover think of us then?"
"What else? Councilor Gila Mann, do you really want to see Zaun escape our control?"
The deputies argued.
Some council members believe that with Hex Technology here, future production will no longer require Zaun's intervention. It is not impossible to let Zaun play independently. After all, the gap between the two cities will become wider and wider because of Hex.
But other council members feel that if Zaun is allowed to continue like this, where will Piltover's face go? Not to mention what would the people of Piltover think?
This kind of thing hasn't happened in hundreds of years. If something like this happens to them this time, will they be considered the worst MPs in the history of Piltover?
"Crack!"
There was dull applause, and Ambesa clapped.
"Crack!"
"Thank you for letting me see a good show."
She stood up, looked at all the MPs, and said with a sneer: "It seems that what I said to you some time ago was in vain."
"Everyone, you have money, people, and power, but you allow your enemies to grow. What do you think?" "Ms. Ambesa, please pay attention to what you say. Zu'an is not our enemy." Ji. Councilor Laman couldn't help but said.
"Oh?" Ambesa looked at Gila Mann and said calmly: "Since you are not enemies, then you use Zaun's mining industry and suck their blood to nourish this city, but in the end you despise them for being dirty and holding your hands The wealth they hold tightly is not even willing to share it with them. Why? ”
"When you say this, don't you feel hypocritical?"
"You!"
Ambersa ignored Councilor Gilaman again. She looked forward, clenched her outstretched hand into a fist, raised her arms and said in a deep voice: "Pi City wants to develop, wants to become the pearl of the world, Zaun's problem It must be solved!”
"A Zaun that cannot be controlled is not a good Zaun. No one here knows what it will develop into after it is out of control! You are willing to reconcile with Zuan, but have you asked the Zaun people what they think?
"If they had the idea of reconciliation, they would not form a gang, kill the law enforcement officers, and modify the water pipes you mentioned without communication, right? They are provoking you now!"
"If you are short of men and worried about not being able to defeat the Zaans, then you don't have to worry. As a member of the Myrdalda family, I can't just watch this city fall by itself. I am willing to use my people for you. Noxus will become your ally! In the name of the current head of the Myrdal family, I, Ambersa Myrdal, would like to make an oath with you——"
Ambersa looked at the silent Jace, raised the corner of her mouth in an arc, and said: "Nominate a general who can suppress Zaun. I am willing to assist him and help him suppress Zaun. Let Piltover Husband has a brighter future!”
"Mother!" Mel became anxious.
And Ambesa pointed directly at Jace and said loudly: "I think Jace Tallis is a good candidate!"
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"Young, talented, and calm, I think Mr. Tallis can definitely serve as a general!"
At the table, Sarro's eyes showed hesitation, but after a moment, he nodded and said loudly: "I think Ms. Ambesa is right, we cannot let Zaun escape our control."
"I agree too."
"I think it's okay. If the Noxians are willing to help us, I think this battle will be easy, but I think this agreement needs to be well written." Councilor Hoskal looked at Ambesa and meant Said profoundly.
The female congresswoman with the collar on her neck looked at Hoskar, and when he nodded, her eyes dropped, and then she raised her hands: "We will write this agreement, and I promise not to let our new allies Suffer.”
Ambersa frowned upon hearing this.
Gilaman bit his lip and looked at the congressmen: "You are provoking a war! We and the Zaun people bleed the same blood. Hundreds of years ago, Zaun and Piltover were one. I firmly believe that This is not supported! ”
"The Gila Mann family will not approve of this kind of thing." She stood up and looked at Mel, who stood up and said, "I don't approve of it either."
"Jess." Mel looked at Jace.
Jace took a deep breath and raised his hand. Seeing him raise his hand, Mel's eyes showed a trace of anxiety.
I can't agree to this!
Even if Zaun's problem is solved, what about Noxus' problem?
This is luring the wolf into the house!
But the next moment, Jace's voice rang out.
"I don't agree." Jace raised his head and said calmly.
He had not spoken before, just quietly listening to the quarreling of the congressmen.
He knew what was happening in the two cities and what they were arguing about.
And now, Jess spoke:
"I hate Zaun. I always have. I even support the use of war to suppress and control Zaun."
"Then you-" Salo couldn't finish his words.
Because Jess ignored him and looked at Ambesa, he continued in a serious voice:
"But Noxus should not influence us to start a war. I respect you because you are Mel's mother. But after putting aside this identity, I actually do not welcome you to appear in Piltover. Husband, and now, your actions have crossed the line. This is our Lady Piltover and the Zaun people's business. It is our own business and has nothing to do with you Noxians."
His voice was decisive, without a trace of hesitation.
Ambersa was stunned after hearing this, and a hint of surprise flashed in her eyes when she looked at Jace.
She thought she knew enough about the young congressman in front of her, but looking at it now. Being able to become a person in power at a young age and being liked and loved by Mel, this Tallis congressman does have his own characteristics. of excellence.
"Jess, you may not quite understand what you are doing right now." Ambesa smiled and looked at Jace to speak.
"Please call me Senator Tallis!"
Jace raised his voice and interrupted Ambesa rudely.
He looked at Marcos again and said with a cold face: "Chief Marcus, can anyone come in now in our parliament? How do your law enforcement officers do their jobs?"
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"Sorry, Senator Tallis." Marcos quickly looked up and pressed the alarm bell.
From time to time, a group of law enforcement officers entered the room, armed with lances, and surrounded the parliament.
Behind Ambesa, the bearded Noxian soldier took a step forward with a cold face and shook his arms, but Ambesa stretched out her hand to stop him. She looked at Jace and smiled: "You You're right, Congressman Tallis, I do seem to have crossed a line."
"Mel, you have a good eye for choosing people." Ambesa said to Mel, and then she said calmly: "Let's go."
Afterwards, Ambesa led the people out of the parliament.
Aisle of Piltover Building——
"Are we leaving like this?"
The bearded man approached Ambesa and whispered.
Ambesa said: "Send a team of people to buy clothes worn by the Zaun people, and then find a few places to destroy and kill a few people."
"At this time?" The bearded man was stunned, frowning and said: "They are not idiots, there is no way they don't know that we did this."
"It doesn't matter, so what if they know it was me?" Ambesa clasped her hands behind her back and walked forward calmly, her face calm:
"We don't need to make them believe that this thing was done by Zaun people. We just need to make the people of this city believe that this thing was done by Zaun people."
The bearded man's eyes lit up, he lowered his head and said, "I understand, I'll make arrangements right away."
"Want peace?"
Ambersa sneered.
"Fuck peace."
(End of chapter)