2076. Francis Underwood (middle)
“I remember that you also approved of this war.” Claire Underwood said.
“But not now.” Francis Underwood said, “It’s not what Operation Plan Zero depicts.”
“I don’t deny this.” Claire He took another sip of wine, paused for a few seconds, and then continued: "Crazy, unbelievable."
"Do you know what I'm most worried about?" Francis Underwood said, "They have regarded war as the only way to solve problems. They are fighting for the sake of war. Even if there are other options, they will only choose war. They are almost inseparable from war. Only war... can show their value.”
He put the cigarette to his mouth and wanted to smoke again, but he felt even more annoyed, so he put out most of the remaining cigarette butts. "I always think that once we have the Dyson ring and the material decompressor, we already have it." Things between us and the Galactic Empire will inevitably lead to war, but the way of war should not be as crazy as Operation Plan Zero."
He paused and asked himself. The wife took the bottle in her hand and took a sip, and said, "We can defend, and we have no problems at all. We have conducted countless deductions even in the worst case scenario - the Galactic Empire can maintain an intact internal structure. The probability of capturing the Dawn Planet is less than 10%. We won this long-distance race Claire, we really won..."
"This is Tang Xiao's credit," Claire said seriously.
"That's right. That's why he can lead all of us towards an even crazier war." Francis Underwood said, "Even if this war has already It's completely unnecessary. The Galactic Empire wants us to die more than anyone else, and wants to launch an attack immediately, but why didn't they foresee this outcome? "
Claire didn't say anything. Her legs were a little numb, so she stood up and continued to be a listener.
Francis also stood up and took another sip of wine, "But do you know? This galaxy has become an arena between the two Sith Lords, Tang Xiao and Palpatine. They are just for His own ambition is to control the entire galaxy, countless planets, and countless lives to complete this war game."
"That's what the rebels said," Claire said.
“But I think they have a point.” Francis said.
"You shouldn't say that. At least, not as a prime minister." Claire said.
“How long can I be the prime minister?” Francis asked, “Hari Seldon, that’s right.”
"That's why you should do what you should do. Instead of drinking here." Claire said.
"But now I am not the prime minister. Just a man, a husband." Francis shook the bottle, took a sip, and handed it to Claire.
"If this can help you tomorrow." Claire also took a sip of wine, grabbed Francis' tie, and pulled him in front of her.
The tips of their noses were almost touching. "So... now my man can tell me that you will cheer up, right?" There was a faint smell of wine and cigarettes in her mouth, and just the right amount of perfume.
"I will not allow Operation Plan Zero to be executed. It is a wrong plan," Francis said.
"Work hard." Claire kissed him directly.
......
The next day, the office of the Prime Minister's Office of the Principality of Dawn.
“I said this is impossible, Mr. Zemo.” Francis Underwood said lightly, “The candidate to succeed Deputy Minister Chris Anderson can only be Huachao. He was Chris Anderson's deputy and has a thorough understanding of how he works and how he works."
"The supply plan proposed by Huachao is too conservative and can no longer meet the needs of the core industrial zone of Vathian supported by material decompressors and Dyson rings." Standing in front of Francis was Helmut, the chief minister of the cabinet - Baron Zemo, "In this regard, Torres Chado is more suitable."
"Do you know what a disaster it is to have Torres Chado serve as deputy minister of supply chain for the sector? Sir Zemo." Rancis's tone gradually became colder, "The supply plan he proposed is completely unrealistic. If it is to be completed by force, it will increase the pressure on the supply planet and extend the per capita working hours by at least an hour. At the same time, private logistics The traffic volume will also drop by at least 10%. We cannot force such a radical material supply policy without completely considering public opinion."
"This is a necessary sacrifice in order to complete our plan. Zemo said.
"This sacrifice is not a matter of course. You are not thinking from my perspective, but I am thinking about the lives of the 830 billion people in the entire Principality of Dawn." Francis Ander Wood stared at the other party with burning eyes and said coldly, "Maybe in your eyes, there is only the cold number of the final goal, but you have not even thought about whether this final number is reasonable. We should have a consensus that the Principality of Dawn should not Become like the Galactic Empire, right?”
“It is precisely because we do not want to be like the Galactic Empire that we must defeat the Galactic Empire, and in order to defeat the Galactic Empire, Operation Plan Zero is our greatest goal. Premise." Zemo's tone also turned cold.
"Operation Plan Zero is not the only option to defeat the Empire." Francis Underwood said solemnly, "Expanding armaments and strengthening defense according to our production plan is much more certain."
"This is different from the results discussed at our previous summit, Your Excellency Prime Minister." Zemo said with a sneer, "Operation Plan Zero is the highest criterion for all our actions now and cannot be questioned."
"Even if this will provoke civil unrest and opposition?" Francis Underwood growled, "Our first rule is to survive! Not to roast ourselves on the fire! Giloch Didn't the strike on the planet Jiroch last week wake you up? "
"Shouldn't the strike on the planet Jiroch last week be your dereliction of duty?" Zemo mocked, " Under the premise of Operation Plan Zero, a strike can still break out. Do you need a little person like me to remind you that such a thing should not happen? "
Bang! Francis slammed the table and stood up, staring at Zemo. "You'd better think carefully about what you want to say now, Zemo. You guys have already caused disaster for this Zero Operation Plan." There are too many Duchys of Dawn! Enough is enough!" (End of Chapter)