Commander-in-Chief Tatos, who is loved by the people and the middle class, has resigned due to illness, and now Marshal Esco is only the acting head of state. Before the Ice Valley City incident, he was just a vice president with no specific powers. To put it bluntly, This mascot represents the voice of the alliance's military and military-industrial sectors, and has never even been elected as a member of Congress before. When it comes to talking heads in Congress, his combat effectiveness is indeed far inferior to that of most professional members of Congress.
Not to mention, the opposition alliance opposite has a particularly combative female politician.
"Now, another two months have passed, and the situation in Ice Valley City is still chaotic. In the past month alone, there have been 189 strikes and riots in the country. 12 of them even occurred in the Central Sector. .Tell me, distinguished members, when citizens entrust their rights to your hands, is it just for you to stand by and watch? Please ask yourself, what is it that we need to do most now?"
There were thunderous cheers in the parliament hall.
Of course Krell knew that this was the Alliance Senator Mrs. Emmett Parmetin, the most dangerous opposition leader in the current government.
But in fact, just five years ago, this lady, who was less than fifty years old, was just a widow of the upper class.
Her husband's name is Sylph Parmetin. He was a director member of the former Guerrilla Association and an S-class guerrilla. He died in the line of duty while performing a rescue mission from a galaxy-level disaster. However, he died in the line of duty. It has saved hundreds of millions of lives before.
In short, he is a hero.
In addition, it is common sense that high-ranking psychics cannot be short of money.
The widow of a hero who also owns a large inheritance will naturally be very famous. In addition, a wealthy widow who has no children or other miscellaneous relatives will of course be even more famous.
The upper class is actually full of people who say "auntie, I don't want to work hard", so don't think that they are superior.
However, this lady rejected all sincere and insincere suitors, used all her property to create a charitable foundation focusing on the welfare of poor people and lower-class children. Then she told the media that she had no children, so The children at the bottom of society who are rescued by themselves are their own children.
If it's just talk, it's just a show; but if there are actions, then it's a show off and it lacks grace.
And Mrs. Parmetin is indeed the latter. She went deep into slums and remote star areas and did many practical things. She saved at least tens of thousands of poor families and changed the lives of countless children. She is definitely the kind of person who can achieve immortality with great merit. figure.
For such a person, when she announced that she wanted to enter politics, she was naturally attracted by various factions in the alliance.
Who wouldn't like such a moral saint with great popularity among the people? Even if it is used as a mascot, it must be the most cost-effective type.
However, who would have thought that this widow who spent the first half of her life as the beloved wife of the hero who tyrannized the boss's money, and then came out to do charity after she was in her forties, originally thought that she would be a noble lady who could be a good vase at most. After entering the political arena, , can actually instantly transform into a beast with fangs and claws?
Many people forget that before she got married, she was actually a lawyer and a university lecturer, and she was even a member of the debate team during her student days.
"Your Excellency, Commander Escode, you have just proposed a so-called special military aid. Is it really the most urgent measure under the current situation? I have great sympathy for the people of the earth who are resisting the tyranny of the empire, and I have always Condemning the atrocities of the Galactic Empire! However, our people, your voters, the taxpayers of the Alliance, and your parents, they are the ones who need help. Their well-being, their hopes, and their future are all It’s your responsibility! What we want to give them is hope, not war!”
The noise in the parliament became louder and floated out from behind the screen, as if the entire office was brought to the parliament.
However, even through the live broadcast, Krell, as a psychic, could tell from the noise of the TV projection that the chaotic cheers and curses were basically half and half.
Well, half and half, this is indeed a very bad sign. Claire Belmont couldn't help but think.
At this time, the noise in the room quickly weakened. This was because someone turned down the volume of the TV.
The middle-aged man sitting opposite Minister Finn seemed a little restless. While he turned down the volume of the TV with rough movements, he finally couldn't help but complain: "She rejected our volunteers at first! Then Vetoed our intelligence support! Then, she vetoed the interest-free war loan proposal three times in a row, and only voted in favor of the war refugees. If we had not signed the contract for the God-class dreadnought ship with the community early, maybe she would be like this She also wanted to veto it. But even so, she also said that she would set up a special congressional investigation team to ensure that there are no problems with the armament provisions between us and the community in recent years."
If this is true, it will be very troublesome. Claire Belmont thought. The liquidated damages we have to pay are actually quite high. Even if the alliance government can afford it, Tata Shipyard and Poseidon Shipyard must not be able to afford it. .
"Now, her hands have reached into the field of national defense and security. It is just a mere 200 billion military aid, and it is in the form of weapons. Will this put any burden on the alliance's finances? Doesn't this woman know that weapons It’s also business. Business can bring circulation! Circulation can ensure the wages of workers, the income of entrepreneurs, and the country’s tax revenue. More importantly, the longer people on earth persist, the easier business will be. This simple thing, why Just don’t understand?”
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This well-dressed middle-aged man indeed has a face that is very elite in society, but his spiteful eyes and cursed tone completely destroyed his overall harmony.
Krell frowned slightly. He knew that Senator Sabine actually played a staunch anti-imperialist role in the parliament. He had always been known as a fighter for republic and democracy, and even said "Down with the Galactic Empire". Tough remarks such as "We should not live in the same era as the tyrants of the imperial era" and "It is our mission to make tyranny disappear."
He has been advocating that the alliance should fully support the community's war of resistance, and he can be called an old friend of the people of the earth.
However, Claire Belmont knew that before he received Raytheon's campaign funds, this guy was actually an intellectual who followed suit and was very cautious.
But now, this congressman is acting like a Lothar humpback lizard on steroids. He continues to ramble: "Your Excellency, Minister, this woman is slandering the current government led by Marshal E and attacking our sincere people. Patriotism is annihilating our determination to fight for justice! This is a betrayal! If the community is really destroyed under the attack of the alliance, this is the tragedy of the democratic republic! It is the tragedy of righteousness! How dare she? "
"Calm down, Congressman Sabin." General Finn Berenkeist laughed loudly: "Calm down and drink a glass of ice. No matter what kind of anger it is, the first One bite of Bing Kuo Luo will extinguish it. If that doesn't work, there will be a second bite."
Mr. Sabin subconsciously said "Oh", took the filled Bingkuoluo and took a big mouthful, and then his whole body deflated on the spot like a punctured balloon.
"So, what do you want me to do?" Minister Finn smiled again.
"We should fight back. It's not right for her to say such things now. She must have been instructed by someone, and she must have ulterior motives. Behind her, there must be enemies of the alliance. Your Excellency, Minister, we cannot let the alliance go. We cannot let go of the enemies of democracy and republic!”
Senator Sabin began to beg hard again, looking like a cuckoo weeping blood, as if your minister opposite him didn't agree, and he was going to die here.
"Congressman, please let me sort out your views. Are you saying that Mrs. Parlotin may have behind-the-scenes instructions and some action needs to be taken?" Admiral Finn said.
In normal times, an experienced senator should not find excuses for others, but after a brief hesitation, he gritted his teeth and nodded vigorously: "We should pay attention to it. At least we need to investigate."
Admiral Finn interrupted: "I understand what you mean, Congressman. Thank you for sharing."
"But, Your Excellency..."
"I said, thank you for sharing. Let's have another glass of ice." The minister picked up the second can.
The congressman couldn't help but close the corners of his mouth, and the tonsils in his throat trembled a few times. All the words that followed were suppressed in his throat and he couldn't say any more. He opened the can and took two sips, and then held the cold glass in his hands. Tin Can left the office dejectedly.
At this moment, his figure and shoulders looked particularly stooped and tired. Although he was well-dressed and handsome, his whole person felt sluggish, and his energy and energy seemed to have been drained away in an instant.
Old technicians who were fired from the factory at the age of 50 will not be so sluggish. Generally speaking, only bank managers and real estate salesmen who have been optimized into society can be of this virtue. Claire Bell Monte thought.
In short, Congressman Sabin, who looked like an unemployed business manager, just walked past Krell, as if he didn't notice this big living person at all.
The latter waited until the congressman had completely left the office before allowing himself to sit on the sofa.
Admiral Finn Berenkeist seemed to have not noticed the other party until now, but he only nodded slightly to indicate.
"It should be very taboo for a member of Congress to visit the Minister of Intelligence, let alone ask you to privately investigate another very popular member of Congress. Does Mr. Sabin not want to act? My impression is He has always been a conscientious gentleman, but how come he has been a member of Parliament for several years and his level of thinking has deteriorated to this level?"
"Mr. Sabin is a member of the Defense Expenditure Audit Committee and controls the purse strings of the Intelligence Department. Isn't it reasonable to come and sit in my office?"
The Alliance Minister of Intelligence replied in a nonchalant tone, his eyes still looking at the TV over there, as if the senator lady who was giving a speech was his dream lover, and he couldn't get enough of it.
"Relevant agencies have conducted analysis and concluded that Marshal Esco will not have any chance in the general election the year after next. If the ruling party cannot come up with a reliable candidate, a change of power is bound to happen," Krell laughed. road.
Minister Fenn shook his head slightly: "The key issue is that this ambitious congresswoman is not ready to wait for the election, but wants to impeach Marshal Esco for an early election."
"As a result, the ruling party will not even have time to choose a replacement candidate. Then the person who will take over the Côte d'Azur Palace will definitely be Ms. Parmetin."
"It's hard to say, the water in the Azure Palace is still very deep." Admiral Fenn said: "However, once the regime changes, many large companies will need to find new spokespersons in Congress."
"No wonder Mr. Sabine is so anxious."
If Marshal Esco steps down, he will be marginalized as a member of the parliament and will almost lose the possibility of re-election. And we also know that in the alliance system, politicians who have passed their prime are worse than those who have passed their prime. What about actors?
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"However, the impeachment was indeed passed. Marshal Esco was at best mishandled, but it cannot be said to be an irreversible fundamental mistake. Moreover, the election at this time... is objectively good for the empire."
There is a saying that Krell still sympathizes with Marshal Esco, the acting commander.
This person who did a lot of practical things when he was the Minister of Defense can be regarded as a very capable coordinator of military affairs and armaments. However, when he reaches the position of commander-in-chief, he needs to bear the responsibilities of all opposition parties, neutral factions and leaders of allied countries. The open and covert attacks were something he, a soldier, could not handle.
So, didn’t I tell you this at the beginning? Not to mention the commander-in-chief, even the deputy commander-in-chief, you can’t hold it in, so you have to be cautious at every step. But who told you to be so short-sighted?
It's his own fault and he's going to die! Krell thought. But as a meritorious soldier of the country, he shouldn't have ended up in such a disgraceful way!
Admiral Berenkeist showed a bloodless sneer: "Whether it is an irreversible fundamental mistake does not depend on the nature of the matter itself, but on the consequences after time fermentation. What Mrs. Parrotin said is Yes, after Ice Valley City, the security situation across the country is indeed deteriorating. It is indeed not a good thing to be involved in an all-out war with the empire at this time."
Claire remained silent and just raised his eyebrows.
"Well, in the Connaught Alliance, security has always been a matter of metaphysics. There are always riots in our frontier sectors, and there are often second thoughts in the affiliated republics. But this time, the turmoil has spread to our home sectors, even to the mainland. Nephi, the congressmen have already felt the danger. This is the most serious situation."
Claire continued to remain silent, and even smiled a little.
"Well, even if there is turmoil in the core star region, it will not affect the country's national destiny."
To put it bluntly, the empire has fought more than one civil war in its history. Can the alliance enjoy eternal peace? The destiny of the country for thousands of years has never been achieved by playing nice with everyone.
Creel then nodded: "Yes, Mr. Minister. The turmoil is rising at this time. As long as it can be controlled, it is a good thing. Just like a sick person, giving out a low fever may also be a form of self-control. The process of healing.”
Admiral Berenkeist glanced at the other party and sneered: "This is not something someone like you can say."
"You shouldn't stick to stereotypes. Back then, I was also a person who had screwed screws, knocked steel plates, and been a model worker." Krell was still very proud of his past. Then, before Admiral Finn could speak, , he stopped smiling: "But, it's too coincidental and too fast. Your Excellency, the current changes are not like a low-grade fever, but more like urticaria. Don't you think? Minister, there is something I agree with. There must be a force behind Congressman Sabin’s Mrs. Parmetin.”