2077. Francis Underwood (Part 2)
“Disaster?” Zemo said coldly, “No, dear Prime Minister. If the Zero Operation Plan cannot be achieved, then what will happen to the Principality of Dawn? The real disaster is that the Grand Duke will never allow someone to hold back when the planned plan is going forward smoothly."
"Enough! I don't want to argue with you today. That's it. The person to replace Chris Anderson and be responsible for the supply chain in the sector is Huachao. If you want to stop it, then I advise you to think carefully about it first, as the head of the cabinet. What excuse does the assistant have to interfere with the duties of the Prime Minister's Office!" Francis Underwood quickly signed a document, then shook his finger to the side, "See you off, Douglas."
His chief of staff Douglas Stamp walked over expressionlessly and stood in front of Zemo.
"You will regret it, Francis." Zemo was now blocked by Douglas, and could not see Francis's expression. He could only snort and drop this sentence, turned around and left.
After he got out, Douglas Stamp looked back and said, "I think he means it."
"If he wants to start a war with me, then come on." Francis Ann Derwood said slowly, he paused, and then asked: "How is the situation in the Haven sector now?"
"It's not very good." Douglas Stamp shook his head and said: "Because of Operation Zero According to the plan, a large number of industries in the Dawn Principality have been turned to the military industry, which has severely affected the market economy. Protests and even strikes have broken out in many planets there. "
Francis Underwood's expression turned cold, "Where is Hari Seldon? What on earth is he doing now as the Governor of the Haven Sector!!"
" He rarely performs his duties in office. Most of the time he stays on the planet Yago-Dur, and his daily work is basically handed over to his deputy governor. The situation in the Haven Star District is complicated, and the old Governor Goulaham, who had retired, has come back to help preside over the work," Douglas Stamp said.
"Sign an order to remove Hari Seldon from his position as the Governor of the Harvin Sector." Francis said coldly, "Please ask Goolaham to come back and formally appoint him, and let him temporarily act as the Governor of the Harvin Sector. "I'm afraid this is not appropriate, because this appointment was personally issued by Grand Duke Tang Xiao. If Hari Seldon is dismissed directly, I am afraid that the Grand Duke will be held accountable when he comes back." Worry.
"Then let Tang Xiao come to me!" Francis Underwood raised his voice, "If he thinks he can make the entire Principality of Dawn run with just one word, then come and come to me. Me! If he just needs a group of yes-men, then he might as well leave everything to the robots!" "Well, that's it, let's do it to the end," Douglas said nonchalantly. , "Oh, by the way, General Ling, the Governor of the Cesswenna Sector, asked you when you would have time to meet with her to discuss."
"I will not meet her, so I will just refuse." Francis waved. He waved his hand and said, "Since she proposed the ridiculous plan of Operation Zero, I have nothing to say to her! She wants to curry favor with Tang Xiao, wants to climb into Tang Xiao's bed, and then try her best to satisfy him. For such a person, let her make trouble slowly by herself!" Douglas Stamp shrugged, "At least I don't think she has the intention to climb into Tang Xiao's bed. And, as of now. The most powerful person in the military, your tit-for-tat attitude towards her may make us gradually lose the support of the military.”
Francis Underwood breathed a long sigh of relief, picked up a wooden cigarette box from the desk, shook it, shook out a cigarette, and stretched it out. Douglas took the cigarette and lit it himself.
Francis himself also took a cigarette, lit it, blew out a column of smoke towards the ceiling, and said slowly: "Do you regret it? Doug. We have offended a lot of people recently."
"I am 58 years old, Mr. Underwood." Douglas said, "If this allows me to retire early, I think I will be very happy."
"Tang Xiao will become the emperor , the Principality of Dawn will eventually become the Empire of Dawn, I am very sure of this,” Francis Underwood said, “And as an empire, do you know what is most terrifying?”
He glanced at Douglas and said directly: "The most terrifying thing is that the emperor puts his own likes and dislikes directly above the country. This will put the entire country in an irrational state, which is very dangerous. And it is even more terrifying. What's more, there will be such a group of people who will follow the emperor's wishes and add fuel to the flames, making it impossible for the emperor to realize his own danger."
He gritted his teeth, "I don't know about them Sith Lords. What is the creed of the Sith Lords? But judging from my current understanding of the Force, the Sith Lords are in a state of indulgence. Only doing whatever they want is the ultimate pursuit of the Sith Lords. Emotions, so extremely dangerous. What I am really worried about is that the Principality of Dawn becomes a tool in the struggle between the Sith Lords."
"But now, there is less and less we can do. If the current situation continues, the rebels will once again have a large number of supporters within our borders," Douglas said.
"Let's proceed according to the established plan and delay the implementation of Operation Plan Zero as much as possible. After Tang Xiao returns from the unknown star field, I will meet with him in person and ask him to discuss the matter in the long run." Francis Underwood said, "Over there in the Haven Sector, I hope you will go there in person to provide support for Acting Governor Goulaham."
"No problem." Douglas nodded. head.
"Then Hari Seldon..." Francis Underwood's eyes became sharp, "I don't know what he is doing. Make arrangements, I will personally visit the planet Yago-Dur, and talk to Talk to him in person."
"You really won't take the opportunity to strangle him in person?" Douglas Stamp made a very rare joke.
“I just think that he should not be the kind of person who flatters Tang Xiao.” Francis Underwood said, “He is very talented, I don’t deny it. But Tang Xiao's trust in him is somewhat unreasonable. I want to know what qualities he has that make him admired by Tang Xiao." (End of Chapter)
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