When the verdict was delivered, President Bullard was holding an extremely important meeting. Therefore, he just threw the document aside.
He was sitting in his oval office, with his feet propped up on the wide walnut desk and half lying on a soft swivel chair.
Through the spacious floor-to-ceiling windows, gaze at the beautiful scenery of the summer morning outside the window.
Next to him were the flags of the Semitic Republican government and the flag of the coalition forces. The two couches on the left and right in front of him were filled with ministers of the Republican government and President Bullard's staff.
The ceiling fan on the roof whirred, bringing up gusts of cool breeze that flew past everyone. The ice cubes emitted a bit of cool air, making the temperature in the room very pleasant.
The four walls are covered with beige wallpaper, and the pattern on the carpet in the center of the room is the lightning-shaped national emblem of the Semitic Republic.
This room in the Arkadelin Palace was decorated by President Bullard after Lord Lorraine's office. It had just been moved in a few days ago. You can still faintly smell the damp smell emanating from the furniture and walls.
After the successful capture of the imperial city of Arkadelin, due to limited conditions, everything was kept simple, especially the office and accommodation environment, and what was already there was used directly.
Lord Lorraine requisitioned the best part of the palace to house the coalition's huge headquarters and staff.
President Bullard's office team, such as the President's Chief of Staff, Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs, Press Secretary, National Security Council, Council of Economic Advisers, Committee on Management and Budget, Committee on Domestic Affairs, etc.
These important figures in the new Semitic government could only crowd in front of the palace, in the Prime Minister's Office of the former Prime Minister Madolins.
This place is not bad. It adheres to the government's consistent policy. No matter how poor it is, the leaders must not be poor. No matter how hard it is, the cadres must not be poor. Only when the working environment of leaders is better can they serve the people more efficiently. Such policies are heart-warming. Akadeline's Prime Minister The mansion is magnificent, the environment is elegant and comfortable.
But the problem is that if this place is the residence of a prime minister, it is suitable, but as the presidential palace, it is a bit too small.
There is a huge difference between the systems of the republican government and the old government. The old government only had the prime minister, secretaries, and guards here, and it was too spacious to live in...
But in the new government, President Bullard's advisory team alone has more than 300 people, plus the office staff who serve these people, the old Prime Minister's Office is not enough.
And more importantly, President Bullard has never mentioned to others that he thinks the Prime Minister's Office is unlucky.
The deaths of two prime ministers who worked here in succession aroused different opinions. Some even said that when the former prime minister Macarin was about to die, he used his soul as a sacrifice and issued the most terrifying curse. Anyone who dares to live here , all of which lead to a bad death.
President Bullard naturally wanted to stay far away from here. Even at that time, even President Bullard's temporary office was far away from Madolins' original location.
Therefore, after the successful recovery of Akadelin, President Bullard immediately ordered the renovation of a new presidential palace in the palace, and he did not hesitate to allocate funds.
After a month of overtime work and round-the-clock work rush, President Bullard moved into the Oval Office as he wished, and managed the huge Semitic Republic in this place that truly belonged to him, the Semitic President.
Of course, in name only.
Everyone knows that the person who really runs this country is President Brad's cheap son-in-law, Count Lorraine.
Moreover, it is precisely because of this that President Bullard was able to lead the Semitic people, and made all the proud and powerful generals obey him. If you dare to be disobedient, believe it or not, what Uncle Bullard said, his
A cheap son-in-law brings a half-million-dollar younger brother to beat you up?~!!!
Every time I think of this, the generals and governors who claim to be "highly talented" feel their hearts ache: ***, what kind of world is this, that just giving birth to a beautiful daughter can be so great??~
!!!
"...To sum up, it can be concluded that our military's strength is seriously insufficient." The National Security Advisor, who was announcing the report, raised his head and glanced at the president secretly. He saw that the president was distracted again, but he still had to
Read the entire report carefully.
Although people outside all think that President Bullard came to power because of his son-in-law and is actually a good old man with nothing wrong with him, countless examples have proven that anyone who dares to look down on this old guy will end up in trouble.
Back then, before the expedition, the Fourth Caribbean Division, which had been organized with great effort by young soldiers, was swallowed up by him without a word.
Looking back again, this division has become the most powerful force of the Semitic tribe, intimidating all parties. Even just a small team, it took one night to rush into the heavily defended castle, hiding behind heavy guards.
Among them, Governor Etienne was captured.
There was silence in the office, and the staff remained silent, waiting patiently for President Brad to speak.
President Brad was awakened by the silent atmosphere in the office. He reacted from his deep thoughts, glanced at everyone, and asked in surprise: "By the way, where did you just say that?"
The National Security Advisor could only sigh secretly in his heart. The boss didn't know if he was thinking about going to that club for dinner again at night, and said: "We don't have enough troops."
"Huh?" President Bullard tilted his head and looked at his national security adviser in confusion, as if he felt he had heard wrong, and asked: "You said we don't have enough troops?"
Then he laughed as if he had heard a joke, and said teasingly: "My dear Dolanni, are you sure you are right? Our coalition has an army of 500,000, a full 500,000 troops~!"
President Bullard opened his palms to signal, and then said with a sly smile: "Half a million troops are fighting for us. What's even better is that I don't have to pay for military expenses by hiring them."
The staff in the office laughed softly at the president's humor.
The human coalition defeated the old government. Weren't they the ones who came to power? The human army will always leave. After they leave, won't the Semites belong to them?
This kind of pie-in-the-sky good thing will make you laugh out of your dreams.
Only Advisor Dolenni did not laugh with a serious face, looking out of place and not giving the president face.
Seeing Dolani's cold attitude, others stopped smiling in embarrassment. The expression on President Brad's face was also a little ugly: How dare this kid not show dignity to the majesty of the President?
Others looked at Consultant Dolloni with gloating, they had long been dissatisfied with this powerful and stinky guy.
But people who know the origins of Consultant Dolenni don’t see it that way.
This consultant, who doesn't seem to know how to please his boss, was not chosen by the president. He was found by Fioni, known as the "Semitic Princess". It is said that she also has experience working in the Eagle Company, and was awarded
Passed several mba academic certificates.
Even President Bullard couldn't take advantage of him - as we all know, this president is afraid of his wife and even more afraid of his daughter.
Seeing President Bullard looking at him, Advisor Dolenni said slowly: "I'm not talking about the coalition army, but the army that truly belongs to our Semitic tribe. The officers are appointed by us and obey our command.
Your Majesty the President, everyone, mankind is going to leave eventually, we must prepare for a rainy day~!"
President Bullard was shocked, and his expression immediately became solemn: Now that Lorraine is watching the situation for him, no one dares to cause trouble. In three years, or at most five years, the coalition forces will still withdraw to the human continent.
By then, the republican government will not have reliable armed forces in its hands, so how can it suppress those with evil intentions from all sides?
Advisor Dolenni showed a victorious smile. He was waiting for this astonishing blow and said loudly: "Everyone knows about the governor who was just captured.
But apart from him, there have been dozens of cases of proclaiming emperors in various places recently. Of course, most of them are from the grass troupe. A group of mentally ill people got a few acting clothes from the troupe and ascended the throne and became emperor.
Some were solved by local troops, and some were arrested by our own people. Many of these people are lunatics and fools.
However, it is certain that there are still careerists hiding among us. If these people are the original royal nobles or local officials, and they are rich and powerful, once they cause trouble, people who are not willing to lose their aristocratic rights and fiefdoms will definitely respond in groups.
At that time, should we ask humans for help again?"
The advisors looked at each other, then lowered their heads in thought.
President Bullard pursed his lips tightly, nodded, and said solemnly: "My dear Dolany, you are right, what is your plan?"
"Expansion of the army~!" Advisor Dolenni clenched his fist and smashed his thigh, and said decisively: "Expansion of the army on a large scale."
"This..." President Bullard rubbed his furrowed eyebrows, hesitating in his expression.
Dolenni continued: "Our Republican government army currently has less than 100,000 people. Among them, there are only two divisions that can be called the main force, less than 30,000 people. With this amount of troops, even a regional uprising can be
It can't be dealt with, and as it is, this army is not yet completely under the government's control.
The old armies under the local governors have not yet been disbanded and reorganized, and are under my control. There are still a large number of local militia, bandits, pirates and other violent gangs.
These are all hidden dangers.”
President Bullard shrugged helplessly, curled his lips, and was speechless.
The Fourth Division is led by his cousin Melun. It is currently under the command of Lorraine. Its equipment level is also among the top five in the coalition forces. It can be called the guard of the republican government.
However, President Bullard could not command the two divisions that were transformed from the 5th and 6th Guards Divisions because they only listened to General Melo.
Then, Dolenni was in high spirits, waving his fists and saying forcefully: "Therefore, we must form a well-equipped, fully staffed, and combat-effective army to defend our republican system and our new world of equality and freedom.
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All in all, our republic needs a strong Republican Guard."
The consultants looked at Doleni in shock and cheered loudly.
"That's right."
"This must be considered as soon as possible."
"..."
President Bullard was shocked, waved his hand quickly, and warned seriously: "You are not allowed to use the name Republican Guard in the future. It is unlucky, you know."
Doleny shrugged, it was just a name, and he didn't care, but the "Republican Guard" clearly screamed loudly and was as domineering as Lord Lorraine's SS, so why couldn't it be used?
Naturally, he didn't know that anyone who called him by this name would have no good end. When the Free Army was first established, someone mentioned it and was severely scolded by Lord Lorraine.
President Bullard said: "Doroni, how many troops do you plan to recruit?"
"Three hundred thousand," Dolenni held out three fingers and said firmly: "The old army must be fully reorganized, and all those who are unqualified must be disbanded.
In order to maintain security and order throughout the country, at least 400,000 troops are needed, of which two-thirds are local troops and one-third are mobile field troops."
President Bullard paused and said worriedly: "Is it too much?"
"This is the minimum requirement. Below this number, the government's control over local areas will be weakened." There was no room for negotiation in Dolenni's tone.
Brad hesitated for a moment and said: "This... is not easy to handle."
"We can complete this plan step by step and divide it into three to five years."
President Bullard shook his head and said worriedly: "I'm not talking about plans, I'm talking about parliament and military spending."
Everyone present suddenly felt their hearts sinking. To be continued.)