Chapter 283 Emergency Meeting
“Chief, are you playing cards?”
“Yes, Erin, how many games do you want to play too?”
“Okay. . I haven’t played cards with the leader for a long time. What about a three-person battle?”
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In the backstage warehouse of Hong Tower.
Not only Jia Yu, but also Eileen, the chief intelligence officer, was also sitting around the table, playing poker leisurely.
Ji Xun didn’t know why while chatting, the three of them started playing cards again.
The tense atmosphere that was evident just now is gone now.
It was like a slight ripple caused by a pebble falling into the water, which quickly subsided.
But playing cards is also idle, and the topic of chatting is still the previous matter.
"Foreign wars inevitably lead to centralization of power. The Federal Parliament is going to be lively now."
"Yes. Not only the Parliament. The Royal Court of Oran should also have some ideas. After all, Crown of Thorns In the hands of the new king of Oran, he now controls the only passage to the old continent, and his right to speak is much more important than before. Those guys are determined to restore the country. If several federal members do not give up their power, they will make a fuss. .”
“Tsk, tsk, the abyss fissures may not be able to stop those guys who can turn into dragons.”
"Yes. If the decision-making is not decisive enough, the changes in the Federation in the past few days may determine the fate of the major families in the Federation in the next hundred years. The five major congressmen may not dare to take risks. After all, they have enjoyed the comfort of the rich mineral layer for too long and have long since lost it. Determination to take risks. It will take some time before the enemy's army reaches the border. Maybe they can stay as nobles for a few more years."
"Yeah! I think so. Judging from the current information, the Lionheart Family has a large layout. Both the head of the family, "Silver-Eyed Lion" Carmon, and the recent younger generation, Katarina, are very talented. Even if this change had not happened, the Lionheart Family would have recovered sooner or later. Above the Parliament"
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Ji Xun is not very interested in the federal situation, and his height is not high enough.
So he spends most of his time in Listen.
The Illuminati are really just spectators, they don't get involved in politics.
But Jia Yu and Irene almost deduce the future situation of the Federation in just a few words.
The game is still going on.
Jia Yu: "Yes 2."
Ji Xun: "Explode!"
Irene: "Handsome Ji Xun, let me bid you a small single card~"
Ji Xun: "A 3."
Irene: "4. Haha, leader, you lose Come on! Give me the money!”
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After all, you can’t beat a scoundrel with great skills.
Regardless of Jia Yu's all-out cards, Irene's hints of flirting and flirting still gave her a big advantage.
And she also takes special care of Ji Xun, a newcomer to the poker game.
Even if Ji Xun is a noble, she will occasionally send cards.
Ji Xun has been playing double-player Rhodes these past few days. He has lost so much that he almost doubts his poker skills.
He was also happy to see the mushroom head deflated.
Jia Yu seems to have become accustomed to Irene's cheating at cards.
There is no choice but to do anything.
But even if he often plays one versus two, after playing a few more games, this guy's winning rate is still very high.
The copper coins piled up in front of his desk.
At this time, Ji Xun also asked curiously: "Aren't you afraid that the Federation will be destroyed?"
When Jia Yu heard this, he smiled and said: "In my eyes, the future is like the past, and history is repeating itself like today. If you look far enough, you will find that there is nothing new in history, especially politics. "Come on."
"Oh?"
Ji Xun raised his eyebrows slightly when he heard this.
This is "I am the world".
After this week of communication, he has gained a deep understanding of this mysterious magic method.
This guy can follow the history and deduce the rise and fall of the dynasty.
In his eyes, he must have seen something longer-term.
That’s why we don’t panic.
As he spoke, Jia Yu's eyes gradually darkened, and he added: "Besides, this matter is not that simple. We have never lived in a peaceful and peaceful world. Crisis has always been accompanied by opportunities. I The teacher often told me an ancient proverb, 'If there are no bloodthirsty beasts in the forest, the deer will become weak and exterminate'. It is not necessarily a bad thing."
Ji Xun listened carefully.
I already realized where this mushroom-headed indifference came from.
The "Hermitage of Illumination" has always been a lonely traveler walking in the shadow of history.
Times have changed and civilizations have changed, but they are still there.
They are here, and the hope of civilization is there.
The utility room of Honglou was relaxing.
But outside, as the news spread, the entire Innocence City exploded.
The Hunters Guild, the Mercenary Guild, the Card Master Guild, the Adventure Tavern.
They were crowded with people inquiring about the news.
“I heard that a giant dragon appeared in the Old World and attacked the city? Oh my god, that mythical creature actually exists!”
“That’s false news! I just heard that Devil’s Crossing It seems that a super-level ruin has been discovered over there, and the nobles are planning to surround it and develop it. The dragon is really there, and it only appeared because of the treasure. As for the rest, it was all false news spread by the nobles. It’s not like those guys have never done this before.”
"I said why the Nugget Pier was blocked. It turned out that I wanted to eat alone."
"Yes! Don't listen to those nobles, we must go for this opportunity to make a fortune!"
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The civilian class has no idea what is happening.
There are all kinds of rumors.
No one knew that what was attacking the city was another card master civilization inherited from three thousand years of "fire".
I don’t know that the current Card Master Federation is in danger.
The Federal Council did block the news immediately and spread some ambiguous false news.
After all, not everyone is qualified to know the truth.
Spreading that kind of news has no meaning other than causing unnecessary confusion.
And while Ji Xun and the other two were playing cards and chatting in the warehouse, they were in a heavily guarded building in Innocence City.
Cao, Bai, Morton, Olin, Capone. High-level representatives of the five major congressman families and several major federal military families held an emergency meeting here.
The expressions of the top leaders, who are usually aloof and aloof, are getting uglier at this moment.
The atmosphere of the meeting was very serious.
“The people from the Bai family who responded have disposed of the bodies and sent some information. Now it has been basically confirmed that those who attacked Cross New City were another ‘fire’ from three thousand years ago. Moreover, What’s bad is that that empire is far more powerful than imagined. What’s coming now is just a vanguard army, but it’s said that the empire over there has more than just seventh-level card masters and dragons!”
"Hey, I guessed it from the previous intelligence. It may be a 'fire' that has been passed down continuously. Damn the Oran Royal Court, you missed me for a thousand years!"
"It's meaningless to say this now. Let's think about how to deal with it."
"Our current strength is completely incapable of fighting. I think the war fortress at the Nugget Pier will fall sooner or later. The focus of defense must be on Innocence City.”
“You want to give up on Nugget Pier before we fight?”
“I didn’t say give up, I just said that sooner or later we will. If it falls, it is better to make plans early.”
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In the conference room, the well-dressed old gentlemen were all arguing and their faces were red.
Under the destructive oppression of absolute force, these big shots who are used to being pampered can no longer maintain their elegance.
After all, the Card Master Federation is really going to collapse, and they who are in high positions will suffer the most pain from the fall.
And on the other side of the five seats.
As a military representative, sitting at the seat of Lionheart's house was an old general who looked calm and confident.
This is the head of the Lionheart family, the federal grand marshal, the legendary strongman "Silver Eyed Lion" Carmon.
Beside the old man stood a blond girl with the same serious expression, it was Catalina.
The grandfather and grandson looked at the several high-ranking congressmen arguing endlessly and remained silent.
There are no outsiders who can attend this meeting, they are all the top leaders of the federation who know the ins and outs.
The MPs have no scruples in speaking.
“Now that we are facing a formidable enemy, I feel that many members of our parliament should no longer fight on their own, but should elect a speaker to lead the overall situation.”
“Yes. Otherwise it will just be scheduling and Execution of orders is a big problem."
"My Cao family has been operating in Innocence City for the longest time and has the best understanding of the Old Continent."
"Boss Cao, you guys. The Cao family’s reputation in Innocence City was not very good before. I think if we really want to elect a speaker, the Cao family should avoid suspicion and avoid unnecessary criticism.”
"I am the Morton family."
"Everyone, at this critical moment, stop playing tricks."
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War and centralization, this is Everyone understands the truth.
Politicians like them who have been in high positions for a long time know this very well.
However, as soon as this topic was mentioned, the five major congressmen immediately fell into a quarrel.
Once power is centralized, it is likely to remain centralized in the future.
No one wants to hand over their rights to others.
Seeing that the debate surrounding the candidate for speaker is getting more and more endless.
At this time, "Silver-Eyed Lion" Kamon, who had been silent until now, gave a soft drink and interrupted the argument: "Everyone, I think we should discuss how to deal with the enemy now, right? Don't you think it's really necessary? Those people's attack will give us any chance of peaceful negotiation, right? Who is the speaker? This question can be discussed later."
As he spoke, those resolute eyes like a lion glanced at the several high council members who were in silence.
He put forward his own opinion: "The current intelligence shows that it is impossible to defend any city in the Old Continent. Therefore, the time limit of the war will inevitably be extended. We want to have To have a chance to make a comeback, we must complete the layout of the Old Continent as soon as possible before the enemy comes, focusing on guerrilla warfare. After all, everyone now knows that the Old Continent is a treasure house. As long as we are given time to develop, we may not be able to cultivate some in the future. The super-powerful man can reverse the situation of the battle."
As soon as these words came out, the conference hall immediately fell silent.
As expected of a military generalissimo, he clearly analyzed the entire war situation at a glance and proposed a response plan.
In fact, it is not that the five major council members cannot see the situation clearly.
But everyone knows that going to the Old World now is almost equal to death.
Who is going?
No matter how many low-level people you go to, they are all cannon fodder.
If you want to make a comeback in the Old Continent, you must go to the elite and top powerhouses!
But no one wants their family’s elite wealth to overwhelm the Old Continent.
Otherwise, they will immediately lose their right to speak on the Eastern Continent.
As soon as these words came out, the conference room fell into silence again.
They are all old foxes playing politics. Everyone knows that if they speak first, they will inevitably bear heavy responsibility.
No one wants to speak first.
There was only the sound of breathing one after another in the conference room.
The atmosphere was slightly awkward. After waiting for a long time, looking at everyone looking at each other, Carmon's silver eyes showed a hint of anger, but it was expected.
What did he think of, and he suggested: "Since everyone wants to choose a joint speaker, otherwise, I will support whoever comes forward to take charge of the overall situation in the old continent. .What do you think?”
The Lionheart family is now the number one warlord in the Federation and has a very powerful voice.
Hearing this, the expressions of several major congressmen froze.
This is indeed the most reasonable approach at the moment.
But.
Everyone wants to be the speaker.
But this is a war that has no chance of winning no matter how you look at it.
No one wants to die in the Old World.
They don't want to watch others being fooled.
So I can only remain silent.
I can’t do it, and no one can do it.
Seeing this, Carmon couldn't help but sneered and sneered.
Several congressmen became increasingly afraid to speak.
Seeing the meeting coming to a standstill.
This is when someone spoke to break the deadlock.
"Um, everyone. I think we are a little too worried? Haven't we not fought yet? What's more, there is the chasm of the abyss. What if they can't cross the abyss? Isn’t the worry in vain?”
“I think so too. Rather than strengthening the war fortress at Nugget Pier, I think the most important thing is to find the Oran remnants. After all, as far as I know, the new king has them. He controls the 'key' that controls the chain of the abyss. As long as he puts away the chain, he can immediately cut off the connection with the old continent." "Yes! After all, I agree with Senator Morton's proposal. Our foundation. We can only talk about other things if we keep our foundation. We have been here like this for more than two thousand years before we discovered the Old Continent. ”
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With this statement, the conference room became lively again.
When the Old Continent was discovered, several congressmen did not agree with its development.
After all, except for the Cao Family and the Lion Heart Family, which were deployed in advance, the development of the other companies in the Old Continent was much slower.
Now the two companies that have taken the lead have gained huge benefits, and they have the potential to crush the "two giants" above the parliament.
It was an inevitable trend before and there was no way to stop it.
Now this "unknown enemy" suddenly appears and has the opportunity to blockade the old continent again. In a sense, this news may not be a good thing for other companies.
As long as the Old Continent is sealed off, in their view, at least the status quo can be maintained.
They are still great congressmen in high positions of power.
As soon as these words came out.
The huge conference room fell into silence again.
The "battle faction" and the "retreat faction" were immediately separated.
If the Old Continent is laid out in advance according to Marshal Camon's proposal, then it can be expected that someone will have to make sacrifices.
And the risks are unpredictable.
No one wants to take the initiative to die.
And if you choose to retreat to the Eastern Wasteland and cut off contact with the Old Continent, at least it will be fine for the time being.
General Cocamon's face has darkened.
How could he not see that even at this juncture, these guys still have their own agenda?
This is a battle for the destruction of civilization. If the hearts are not aligned, there is no chance of winning.
But it was all said and done, they were all colleagues, no one expressed their opinions, and it was hard for Carmon to speak again.
Seeing that an emergency meeting is about to reach a stalemate, it is very likely that they will choose to "retreat."
At this time, a person who surprised everyone stood up.
"Everyone, have you ever thought about it. The enemy has not blocked the Nugget Pier yet. This may be the only time we can touch the path to the upper level of the card master, and it may also be the only time in the next countless years. Is there a chance to go to the Old Continent? If we take this step back, it means that from now on, we will be cut off from the super civilization! From now on, we can only hide in the Eastern Wasteland for generations!"
This is a resounding statement.
It echoes in my ears for a long time.
Everyone took a closer look.
The person who spoke turned out to be Catalina, who was wearing a straight military uniform and a heroic appearance.
Originally, the juniors only listened to this kind of meeting and were not qualified to speak.
No one thought that this "Silver Mist Rose" would actually stand out now.
After Catalina finished speaking, facing a group of top powerful figures in the Federation, she said with neither humility nor arrogance: "We have been ridiculing the Oran survivors for delaying the Card Master civilization for two thousand years. But if we retreat, aren't we doing the same thing? After a few years, when our descendants talk about our decision-making, how do you think they will judge it?”
As soon as these words came out, all the congressmen fell silent.
Even if he is in a high position, he can't hide the embarrassment in his eyes.
No one expected that he would be taught a lesson by a junior.
Only Marshal Camon listened to his granddaughter’s statement. Although his expression was the same, his heart was indescribably happy: Well done! These old guys who are greedy for life and afraid of death!
On normal days, Catalina would never be so reckless.
It is also impossible to speak on such an important occasion.
However, it is already the eve of the overthrow of civilization, and there is really no chance of retreating any further.
Katrina pondered for a moment, but her tone was still sharp: "What's more! There may be no future!"
Her eyes were sharp, and her brows were full of heroism.
Respond to any doubts about her without showing any weakness.
She asked back: "Now it is clear that the enemy has super strong men and giant dragons. Are you sure that they will not be able to cross the abyss? It's just that they were not discovered before. We can still live safely in the Eastern Wasteland. Now we have been If you find out, you think they will let us go? Don't take any chances. There is only one outcome in war! "
These words are like a sharp scalpel, ruthless. The chest cavity was cut open, revealing the rotten and dirty hearts of those big shots.
They understand the truth better than anyone else.
But two hundred years of comfortable life have made them lose their determination to take risks and take risks.
Now that she has said it, Catalina no longer cares about anyone’s face, and said bluntly: “And after we really cut off the connection with the Old Continent, we will become weaker and weaker, and the enemy will become stronger and stronger. . So what if the abyss rift can really block them for ten years or a hundred years? I dare say that if we are huddled here, one day in the future, all of us will be able to see the enemy crossing the abyss! There is only level six, so there is really no chance of a comeback, and you can only be a lamb to be slaughtered.”
She said, looking at the crowd who still had no expression, like an angry little lion: "The blood we are shedding now is for our descendants! If our descendants can live a peaceful and happy life in the future, It’s not that times have changed for the better, it’s because their ancestors once sacrificed their lives and fought for civilization! They will remember, be grateful, and be proud of our sacrifice!”
“Just! Just like two hundred years ago, our ancestors overthrew the old dynasty with countless blood! This is the immortal glory engraved in our blood and surname!"
As soon as these words came out, As if the glory of the ancestors shone from two hundred years ago, Catalina's body was filled with radiance.
You can hear every drop of a needle in the huge conference room.
For the first time, several senior members felt guilty.
They didn't even dare to look directly at the junior standing in the court.
After a long time, there were a few light coughs.
Cao Zhengxiong, the head of the Cao family, finally broke the embarrassment and said: "Niece Carter, everyone actually understands this, but war is not a child's play. The actual operation is much more difficult and there are more factors to consider. "
He originally thought that Catalina was young and had not yet considered the intrigues at the political level, so he reminded her.
From the bottom of their hearts, the Cao family prefers the main battle.
After all, they have too much information about the Old World.
This has more advantages than others.
As soon as these words came out, it seemed that there was a step.
Several other senior members also spoke one after another.
"Yes. This matter is not that simple. I think we need to think about it in the long term."
"I think we can seize it with both hands. Little Carter's plan can be considered, but it's a question of who will take the lead."
"Well. That's what I meant originally. We're not saying we won't fight. At least. You must live first before you can plan for the future.”
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Several old foxes also took advantage of the situation and started the previous discussion again.
But when people have the idea of retreating, it is difficult to muster the courage.
"You guys."
Katrina knew that if she continued discussing like this, she would inevitably fall into the same deadlock.
No one is willing to stand up, and it will end in nothing.
These old guys will definitely choose to preserve their current selves.
So before a few people could finish speaking, Marshal Carmon spoke up: "I think Carter Jr. is right. Some people really can't get up or down from high positions of power. Remember that two hundred years ago, we were each Why did the First Lord overthrow the old dynasty? For freedom and civilization. Tsk tsk. Some people have been in the rich mines for a long time and have no intention of taking risks."
The old man is not like Catalina, who wants to give people face.
When he said this, it was as if he had lifted up the gentleman's attire that covered the fat bodies of the MPs.
The five major council members all had dark expressions.
Finally, someone couldn't help it and choked out: "Since you Lionheart family are righteous, then the defense line of the Nuggets Pier needs soldiers to handle it."
Everyone knows that the Nuggets will really fight. Golden Pier must be the front line of the battlefield.
If you go to garrison there, you will die.
No one dares to take this task.
Speaking out seemed to save them some face.
Didn’t you, Lionheart, scold you so much just now?
What now?
Do you, Carmon, dare to go?
If you go to Lionheart, your status in the Federation will immediately collapse!
However, before the sarcastic smiles appeared on those fat faces,
Katrina, who was still in the conference hall, did not flinch and shouted: "Uncles, my niece! Even though I am a prostitute, I will never back down! After today, I will lead the troops to the front line of the Old Continent. The crisis will continue and I will never return!"
These words are sonorous and powerful.
It was as if there was an invisible magic power that struck people's souls.
After saying that, she walked away.
The old gentlemen who were firmly in high positions were all dumbfounded when they looked at the frail but heroic back.
Although Carmon felt distressed, his eyes were filled with relief and appreciation for his courage.
The fate of the hero has been condensed, and it is no longer extraordinary.
Before coming, he had a brief chat with his granddaughter.
At that time, Catalina expressed her thoughts.
She has her own unique insights into this war.
As long as the enemy cannot cross the rift in a short time, it will inevitably be a protracted battle.
Kamon also knew that the Old World was the future and the only hope of winning the war.
It's a danger, but it's also an opportunity.
Never give up.
The old man withdrew his eyes from Catalina's back, looked at the people in the council hall, and said solemnly: "Everyone, since you are unwilling to go, then I will go to Lionheart's house! I want people, We need resources, we need everything you can provide! It’s at this critical moment, you just have to figure it out.”
There is no hope in being trapped in the Old Continent.
This time, the Lionhearts risked everything for that little hope.
I'm stuck, please overdo it~
(End of this chapter)