The so-called request for instructions is, of course, just an excuse. Since Charles Marvin is the plenipotentiary negotiator sent by the Earth, he is of course authorized. To put it bluntly, let’s not talk about the other party’s situation in terms of negotiations.
You must first unify your thoughts.
However, this is not an easy task.
That night, in the conference room across the street that was temporarily requisitioned by the negotiating team, the second chairperson began to slap the table on the table with the chief executive. The slaps made a loud noise, and the other members expressed that they were under too much pressure, and they all hid far away.
He didn't even dare to lean against the wall and left the conference room completely to the two big guys.
"What on earth are you thinking about? Did someone put those two Serabi girls in your room yesterday and swallowed your brain together with your sense of right and wrong?"
Marven's face turned green and red, but he still said sternly: "Nonsense, they wanted to come and learn foreign languages with me, but I sent them away on the spot to avoid suspicion! I am the chief negotiator this time!
Your insult is not only an insult to me personally, but also an insult to the country! This time, I will pretend that I didn’t hear it, but there will definitely be no next time!"
"Mr. Marvin, so it is the job of the chief negotiator to let us lose without defeat and let the Cathay people win without victory? So, whose will are you representing? The community's? The empire's?"
Lina sneered.
"I represent everyone's will!" Charles Marvin roared, and then realized that he was a little out of control. He quickly picked up the coffee cup and took a sip to block his distorted expression, and then he softened his tone and said:
"Lina, it's not that serious. Our losses are almost negligible. The Star Gate is foolproof. And so many trophies have been captured. The combined fleet of the Cathayans was also crippled. Those big cats have been defeated for decades.
Don’t dare to raise your eyes to look at us anymore. Again, since we have achieved a de facto victory, we don’t need to worry too much about the final issues.”
“Has diplomatic appearance become a last-minute issue?”
"If we fail, that's not it; if we win, that's it!" Marvin said in a matter-of-fact tone.
"So, what do they mean by "accounting"? What does "responsibility" mean? What, are you really going to treat that old man as a war criminal? Tie him up and send him over?"
"This...well, to be honest, I personally feel that Admiral Paris is too adventurous this time! This old man is so impulsive at this age. Sure enough, he still relies on his seniority during the War of Independence
What a nonsense! To be honest, Lina, he is not suitable to continue to stay in this position. Although the president has not said this to me directly, I understand what he means, and it is actually the view of most people.
"
It’s just the opinion of you imperialists, right? Lena Wilbart thought.
Although the independence of the community was due to the hard work of Marshal Li and his comrades, it also came into being with the help of the international situation at that time. As a result, I don’t know how many old people and young people suddenly changed and became the dignitaries of the new dynasty. These people
Now it is mainly concentrated in the Blue Friendship Party, which is the current ruling party.
Under the oppression of the independence heroes, they had to hold their noses for decades. Now that they are close to taking control of the political power, they naturally find old people like General Paris very distasteful.
Of course, the Blue Friends Party will definitely not admit that they are "pro" the Empire, but just hope that the community will get back on track, repair relations with the Empire, put aside the past history, and restore a good-neighborly, friendly, co-prosperous and mutually beneficial relationship with the other half of the galaxy.
Since the national policy of poaching people formulated by the founding fathers is to sit on the fence, then naturally we cannot break up with the other side.
Yes, we must stabilize the empire now. My judgment is correct! Charles Marvin was so sure, and then said: "The problem now is that the empire is obviously a Baoding Kaitai people. We have got the advantage. See you.
Isn't it good to just accept it and give them some face? As for Old Man Paris...well, he was a hero in the War of Independence and a hero who defended the Star Gate. In this case, he should be able to understand our difficulties better, I will
I went to talk to him personally."
Lina Wilbart actually doesn't like that stubborn old man who is as insular as granite. In other words, as long as he is a professional politician, he won't like that kind of person, but she doesn't want to see an "imperialist" like him going out of his way to
, then sneered: "Don't you think about it, how will the officers and soldiers of the outer ring fleet who just won a great victory react if we deal with it this way?"
"Then I really want to ask, is the Outer Rim Fleet the community's army? Or someone's private soldier? For such a big thing, they actually arrived belatedly after the battle started for two hours.
Earth has notified the Earth of its right to active self-defense? This kind of thinking that will not be tolerated by foreign kings actually exists in the sacred community. This is the greatest irony of democratic politics. Representative Lena Wilbart, isn’t this just right?
Is it something more terrifying?"
When he said this, Charles Marvin felt like a defender of democracy and freedom, with noble glory flowing from his mouth to his buttocks!
He remembered that a few years ago, when he had just become a member of Congress and had not yet entered the Foreign Affairs Committee, he voted in favor of the hearing on whether to close a military sublight engine design company.
The conscience of heaven and earth, he really considered it from the economic perspective of sustainable development. That engine company spent so much national funds, and the experimental products it produced were always inferior to the Alliance and the Empire.
Anyway, we already have the manufacturing license for the Alliance's sublight engine, so wouldn't it be better to close this money-losing company and use the limited funds to engage in other foreign exchange-earning and tax-paying industries?
But in the end, General Paris, who was a witness for the opposing side, stood up at the hearing. The old man sprayed all the congressmen who voted in favor, and then handed over the hundreds of pages of information he had prepared.
It hit the parliamentarian's seat.
I was sitting closest and was knocked upside down...
Oh, by the way, Mr. Marvin said that he was not targeting Admiral Paris because of this little personal grudge. Everything was to prevent the military from turning into a warlord, which is what most of his comrades on Earth meant!
It is the will of the party! It is the will of the democratic republic!
Lina Wilbart was silent for a moment, sneered noncommittally, and suddenly changed the topic: "Before I came here, I spoke with Mr. Qi who was stationed in the empire. He told me that the Royal Fleet and the King of Cyprus
The main force is planning the twelfth great expedition against the predators, and it is impossible for them to have the power to interfere with our actions."
"Qi, Mr. Qi?" When he mentioned this community's ambassador to the empire, Mr. Marvin's expression was a bit strange, and the corners of his mouth twitched as if his teeth were sore. His expression was very complicated, with guilt and disgust, but more importantly
Most of it is just a little helpless irritability.
"I am very touched by Mr. Qi's efforts! However, after all, he is not a professional intelligence expert. You also know that the reason why he can become the ambassador of the empire is because we all...respect him. Well, so do the imperial nobles.
Respect him."
"You want to say mascot?"
Marvin pretended not to hear, and said: "Moreover, even if it is true, with the national power of the empire, sooner or later it will be empty? Isn't it? Because of this, we must ensure the purity of the political system; so
, is the most powerful weapon against the tyranny of the empire! Therefore, some people must be held accountable..."
His words were interrupted by sudden communication.
Marvin glanced at the personal terminal irritably, and his expression was fixed on the spot, with a hint of shock and confusion in his eyes. He couldn't help but look up at Representative Lina opposite, and saw that the other party had a joking expression as if he was watching a good show.
Marvin gritted his teeth and answered the phone: "...Your Excellency, Chairman Nishita? Yes, that's right! What? Well, yes. Okay, I understand, right..."
He put down the terminal and said to Lina: "Alliance NOB, news channel."
NOB is the abbreviation of Alliance Nephi Star Network Broadcast, and it is also the largest television network media in the galaxy.
Councilor Lina opened her information terminal. The two professional politicians and diplomats knew the scene on the screen very well. It was St. Alan Street in the imperial capital, which is also the embassy district.
location.
They saw outside the embassy with the Kaitai flag flying, a lean, middle-aged man from Earth, already standing at the gate, holding a lantern in his hand.
A large number of onlookers and reporters had gathered nearby. Seeing the man standing still, a large group of reporters rushed over. Naturally, the reporters from the Alliance NOB, a Perot centaur with four hooves, naturally ran the fastest.
He was so quick that he even relied on his physical strength to push a short reporter out of the way and directly handed him the microphone.
At this time, the camera naturally focused on the front of the people on Earth.
"Mr. Qi, you are holding a lantern in broad daylight. This is..."
"It's dark! This world is so dark. If I didn't hold a lantern, I wouldn't be able to see the road clearly." Mr. Qi said on the screen.
Marvin and Lina were both shocked.
The "Mr. Qi" in the picture is none other than Qi Bingwen, the community's ambassador to the empire. However, in addition to this, he also has another identity, a super-great writer in the universe, winner of three Galaxy Awards and two Ou Shengluo Awards.
.A master of contemporary literature with top standards in both serious literature and best-selling, with fans all over the galaxy and a total circulation of over 500 billion copies.
It is said that quite a few imperial nobles and even His Majesty the Emperor himself are fans of Mr. Qi, which is why the community invited him to serve as the imperial ambassador.
However, we all have to know that successful literati are actually artists with a very casual temperament. Moreover, probably because he became a monk halfway, Mr. Qi Bingwen really doesn’t understand diplomatic etiquette.
It is still unclear whether this appointment was right or wrong.
Another reporter asked: "Mr. Qi, are you coming to the Kaitai Embassy at this time to protest?"
In the picture, only this man, who is perhaps the most famous Earthling in the galaxy, snorted coldly: "Protest? Of course not! If protest is effective, why do we need the army? This has not always been the Empire's practice.
Where’s the party?”
"This, this is too much. Mr. Qi, our empire's position has always been to uphold justice, fairness, and openness..." A reporter from the empire said bravely.
"Yes! Only those who can kneel can be fair and open, right? But at my age, my knees are so stiff that I can't kneel down!" Mr. Qi sneered and changed the topic: "Although I am really not afraid of it.
I estimate the arrogance of your country with the greatest malice, but I can still distinguish clearly between the empire and the people of the empire. I heard that the people of the empire are full of martial virtue, and the nobles are trustworthy and polite, and abide by the virtues of chivalry. Is this really the case?
"
"Of course! This is the reason why the empire is so powerful!" said the imperial reporter.
His words naturally triggered applause from a large group of imperial onlookers opposite.
"Very good, then be a witness for me."
"See, witness?"
Then, Mr. Qi suddenly put down the lantern, took off his coat, revealing his thin upper body wearing only a vest, and then took a sword with difficulty from the entourage.
He held the long sword with slightly trembling hands, pointed at the gate of the Kaitai embassy opposite, and shouted: "Hey! Kaitai fat cat opposite, do you have the guts to come out and meet your Grandpa Qi for real?"
There was no movement at the embassy opposite. It was like a deserted haunted house. Only the two guards at the door were restless and helpless.
"Hey! Come out quickly, it's just the two of us! Don't you understand? I'm challenging you to a duel of honor! Don't you have to rely on single-on-one combat to even choose the king? Since it doesn't count after a fight, then you can fight again
I'll fight! If you lose, take your broken ship back! Win? If you win, I will give you my life! Then I'll trouble you to hang my eyes on the Tianbo Tower in Tianyu,
I want to see how this galaxy will perish! Anyway, if the Cathay fat cats collude with the Empire, my eyes will no longer be able to see anything!"
The two Kaitai guards had already hid their heads behind the sentry posts.
"Open the door, Fat Cat, Kaitai. You have the guts to make a sneak attack but don't have the guts to open the door? Open the door, Fat Cat, I know you are inside! You even dare to trample on your own sacred duel of honor, why don't you dare to open the door?"
Of course the other side didn't dare to open the door. After all, Mr. Qi is really a powerless scholar, and he has hundreds of billions of die-hard book fans. Of course, if you win, you won't get any favors, and if you lose, it will be even more embarrassing.
Of course, in the eyes of bystanders, it is natural that the Kaitai people were in the wrong. In addition, Mr. Qi's entourage has opened a video and started broadcasting it live. The content is exactly what the two parties agreed to do on the Iron Prince during the battle.
A scene of a duel of honor.
In short, with such a commotion, trillions of people in the entire galaxy may be watching at the same time.
Of course, what even the person involved, Mr. Qi, may not know is that watching this scene at the same time was King Suliuka who was in Gibraltar.
The princess of Dawn looked at the community ambassador who was acting like a naughty child in the video, and shook her head helplessly, her smile a little stiff. At this time, the voice of her subordinate came from her terminal: "Your Highness, Trade Representative of the Free Galaxy Alliance
, Miss Yamida·Senge Berenkeist is online..."
"...come in."
Soon, a demure and gentle young female voice came from the opposite side: "Buni, did you see it? You know Mr. Qi's temper. If you continue to make trouble here, he can really be the ambassador of Kaitai."
The pavilion roared for a whole day, and even ran to the entrance of the Infinite Palace, splattering the Nine Dragon Cauldron with blood!"
"So, it was you who revealed the progress of the negotiations to Mr. Qi? You acted so fast! Yali!"
"Haha, our position is of course that we just want this galaxy to restore peace as soon as possible!"
"We suffered a big loss!"
"It's the big cats you raised who suffered a big loss! But don't they deserve it? Didn't the Kingdom of Cathay notify you of its plan to sneak attack Gibraltar? It's quite contrary to let the real heroes not die well.
Your aesthetics? Anyway, your little trick has failed, so just be normal."
Brunhilt looked at the elegant and elegant girl opposite him who was the same age as him, and sighed. Although the girl was weak, she was the only one of her age who could make her feel frustrated. If the two parties were not in two countries,
Maybe they will actually become best friends.
"Okay, I'll just treat it as a favor for you... However, if the old hero of the community stays here, it will really make everyone uneasy. It's better to have someone who is comfortable, but won't cause trouble to everyone."
His old age is better."
"Thank you very much. This is actually our expectation." The other party thanked her sincerely, and then said in the relaxed tone of best friends: "By the way, I heard that Gilly is pregnant?"
"Haha, yes! But I discovered a very interesting little knight of the earth because of it."
All in all, the outcome and development of a war involving more than two million people and 3,000 warships, with hundreds of thousands killed, seemed to be decided by these two young women in just a few words.