blackstone code

Chapter 673 No Fool, Or All Fools

On TV, the host asked this question to a congressman, "Why is our navy still being provoked by pirates even though it defeated the Gefra people?"

This is also the question that all the Federation people want to ask the most. Not long ago, the Federation people were still cheering for the victory in the naval battle, and firmly believed that the Federation had stood up.

But immediately afterward, some pirates made a mess. This is not a good phenomenon, and it also made some people wonder whether the Federation's navy is really as invincible as people imagined.

To quote a newspaper headline, "What's Happening to Us?" We can beat Gefla, but we can't do anything to some pirates.

The honored guest sitting on the sofa looked solemn. He lowered his head slightly and pondered for a moment, then gave his own answer, "Our navy is very strong, but the number is small..."

"We didn't build up our military in war in order to appear harmless in previous years when we were immersed in an environment created by escapism."

"And then the war that spread to the world began to end, and everyone knew that there were no winners in this war, and our government at the time promoted a large-scale disarmament program in order to meet the needs of the international community."

"People at that time really thought differently than they do now. It would be ridiculous to look at the past with our current eyes. In order to prove that we are not 'aggressors' and the initiators of the war, we broke our own hands. "

"The navy has always had only one complete formation, and it has not changed until now."

"From what I know, almost all naval warships have their own jobs at present. Except for the two warships that are still chasing the fleeing Preyton pirate group, other light warships are doing some large-scale long-distance trade. Be an escort."

"In other words, in this pirate hijacking incident, we did not do well enough, but the reason for not doing well enough is not that we can't beat these pirates, but that we don't have enough warships."

The host is a very intellectual woman, in her early 30s, with short hair, which is relatively rare now, and looks very capable.

She was wearing a pale pink shirt with a blue collar and a pair of light-colored wide-cut trousers, which have become popular this summer.

These clothes, as well as some small accessories and her expressions, gave her a kind of... intellectual beauty.

"We don't have enough warships?", she repeated, "Why don't we build more warships?"

The congressmen interviewed laughed, "This is the previous historical reason. In order to reassure our surrounding countries and some powerful countries, we cannot have more formations or more warships."

The hostess seemed to understand, "So now this is our problem, can't we take care of everything?"

She spoke and asked another question, "So now, you have said that these are all problems left over from history. Will we consider solving them through this incident?"

"Or is it that the federal government continues to maintain the current situation in order to maintain this harmless image to the outside world? I remember that the Army has been disarming for the past few years. Can it really make everyone feel at ease by losing the ability to protect themselves? ?”

The congressman shook his head. "Honestly, I'm not sure. It depends on what our country and society needs us to be."

"If the people fear war and military action as much as they have in the past, Congress will not be able to pass any proposals to strengthen our own military capabilities."

"Secondly, it depends on whether other members of Congress have roughly the same ideas as you and us."

"Respect is not because we know how to be polite, but because we have the strength to make people respect us."

The hostess was keen to capture some key words, "You mean, there are still people who are against military expansion?"

"Why are there such stupid people? Will others give up using force against us because we have no military power?"

"I remember that in this world war, the aggressor never changed his mind just because the invaded country had no military power..."

The congressman spread his hands, "People are complicated..."

The effect of the TV program is very good, and I don't know that this TV program broadcasts similar interview content. In short, the entire federal society understands a little bit.

It's not that the federal navy has nothing to do with those pirates, but that the federal navy is simply unable to take care of all aspects.

In these interviews, whether it is the host or the invited guests, they hang up the previous actions of the Conservative Party and continue to criticize them, in order to inspire people to transfer their hatred.

They will transfer their hatred for their cowardice to the Conservative Party through various statements in TV programs, triggering the idea that "it's not that I'm cowardly, but the political party and social environment at that time made me cowardly".

As long as this kind of thinking enters, people will start to hate the conservative president and his escapism, and at the same time, in order to prove that they are not running dogs of escapism, they will steadily side with the Progressive Party and the radicals on some big issues ——I am so radical, how can I be a lackey of escapism?
This kind of retaliatory social behavior pushed public opinion to its peak in just two days, and there were even "spontaneous" demonstrations in some places, demanding that the federal government expand its navy and army to contribute to the maintenance of world peace .

If you don't take into account that the surrounding countries have been frightened for several days, and that Emperor Gefla started smashing things again, the scale and momentum of the parade may be even greater.

It is said to be spontaneous, but in fact there are behind-the-scenes drivers working hard. For example, some ship companies that can manufacture warships, such as some military industrial groups that produce and sell naval guns, they have spent a lot of money to incite public opinion and organize on the parade.

In this way, the time came to the third day.

"We have initially known the sea area where the other party is located, and the navy is ready to attack at any time, but now there is still a problem, what attitude should we use to treat those hostages..."

In Mr. President's office, the head of the task force, a colonel civilian officer of the Ministry of Defense, is reporting the progress of this matter, "If we are going to take care of the safety of those hostages, the process of exchanging hostages with ransom is essential. , we can only attack after we have secured the safety of the hostages."

"But there's a chance we won't get that money back if we do that, and there's a good chance that that money will be lost in the fighting."

"If we don't consider the safety of the hostages, when we lure them out, we will cover them with saturated firepower..."

The president suddenly raised his hand to stop him, "The lives of federal citizens are more important than money. Please stop discussing the idea of ​​giving up the lives of hostages. Exchange them with money. After ensuring the safety of the hostages, solve them."

The colonel nodded and stopped talking. The president has the power to use his own privilege to launch a short-term military operation beyond the Congress. Therefore, the president has the highest level of authority in this military operation that does not require the consent of the Congress.

"Work hard, Colonel, we will hold a press conference first, waiting for you to bring good news from the front line, don't let me down, let everyone in the Federation down..."

After hinting that the colonel could leave, Mr. President stood up. He walked a few steps back and forth on the carpet of the world map in front of the desk, and then looked at Truman who was standing aside, "Thanks for reminding me, otherwise this will Let me lose a lot of points."

"I have communicated with other people, and after this incident is over, you can come back to work."

This news made Mr. Truman a little surprised. He thought he would take another vacation for a while, but he didn't expect to be back so soon.

In fact, there is no way to do this. It is now summer, which also means that there are only a few months left before the general election.

And not long ago, Mr. Truman proved his worth again. He prevented Mr. President from choosing the worst option, so Mr. President thinks that he needs Mr. Truman by his side more than ever.

The president of the Federation is not an omniscient saint. Let’s not discuss whether anyone can steal God’s theocracy to become omniscient. In fact, many presidents are not as capable as most of his subordinates.

Whether a politician can become the president of the Federation has nothing to do with his personal ability. What needs to be considered is the supporters behind him and whether he can act.

If he wants to stay in this position for a long time, he must have some capable people to help him, and he must be his confidant.

Mr. President valued Truman very much. The latter not only had extraordinary intelligence and intelligence, he was also a representative of the military. Except for the occasional tantrum, he was the best in almost every item.

He could not resume work for Truman, anyway, the latter can be by his side, but he still did it, because the period of their partnership is not just these few years, but the next eight years.

At this time, Mr. President made no secret of his ambition. His goal is to be a ten-year president, a president who holds power, so he needs people from non-consortia to help him.

"I thought I would have to wait for a while, you know, those people are not so easy to talk to." Mr. Truman replied with a smile, and the "those people" in his mouth were those he had offended before.

At this time, Mr. President made a different statement from the past, and there was some rare contempt in the smile on his face, "Actually, you are more capable than me, it's just that you don't want to do something you don't want to do. "

"Communicating with those people requires some skills, as long as you learn these skills, you will find that they are not much smarter than fools!"

(End of this chapter)