Brand Master [Comprehensive Yingmei]

When night fell, Francis Underwood returned home. His "good" student Vera was already sitting in the small living room, talking softly with his wife Claire Underwood.

If you don't listen to the conversation between Vera and Claire, which seems to be chatting but is actually hidden, the appearance of these two women sitting gracefully under the dim light and turning their heads to smile at Francis at the same time is really like graduation Students who have been there for many years come back to visit their teachers.

Standing outside the small living room, Fransey took a deep look at Vera, and then showed a "kind and gentle" smile.

Although the independent judicial system of the US military has been criticized by conservative public opinion, its existence is reasonable. Like the civil judicial system, it pays more attention to "procedural justice".

It is also because of this that various forces within the military can also take advantage of this game rule to save those valuable murderers.

Even if Steve himself comes forward, it is impossible to change these procedures, it can only be said to play a role of supervision and call--that is what Walker is doing now.

So, is there any way to solve this problem thoroughly and from the source?

...of course there is.

"The people who are most familiar with the rules of the game are the ones who play the rules best - and because of that, they love to uphold the rules."

On the way to the Underwood mansion, Vera explained slowly when she was hugged by the Superman flying mount.

In the cold night wind, Clark wrapped her whole body in a thick cloak, only showing half of her face that was flushed with cold.

Under the moonlight, the girl's expression was extremely calm.

She said softly: "In this case, let's modify the rules according to the rules."

The only way to solve this problem is legislation.

The laws of the United States are not eternal, and they will be supplemented and revised as the times change.

The entire process of supplementary amendments is presided over by the U.S. Congress. As long as two-thirds of the members vote in favor during the voting process, the bill can even become law without the signature of the president.

Therefore, in order to resolve this fundamental contradiction, it is enough for the U.S. Congress to supplement and standardize the military judicial trial procedures from the perspective of legislation.

The moment he understood the subtext in Vera's words, Clark suddenly realized, and then he couldn't help but smile wryly.

...they were blinded.

For a long time, before Zhenglian was established, several of them were more or less coerced by the law and the system.

Take Batman and The Flash as examples, the existence of masked vigilantes is essentially against the law, so for such a long time, they have only considered how to save the country, but they have forgotten that they can also rely on this system against opponents.

In the final analysis, it is also to blame that the method proposed by Vera seems simple and decisive, but in fact it is much more difficult than using public opinion to contain the military.

Getting Congress to pass a bill involving many interests is about as difficult as they were when they repelled Daxek.

The so-called democratic free voting, to put it bluntly, turns this game into a conspiracy among hundreds of people at the top of the pyramid.

Not to mention the Senate, each of the more than 400 members of the House of Representatives represents the interests of more than 50 people. If they want to get all of them to vote in favor of a bill, it is only up to Zhenglian and Captain America to appeal useless.

——If they could deal with these old and cunning politicians, they would not have been suppressed so badly before.

However, Vera was different.

It is true that she is a Frenchman and has no influence or power in American politics, but she has a good teacher—Francis, the majority whip of the House of Representatives, who is the key to solving everything.

"Jason has been chasing an interesting cartoon recently, and one of the lines is—magic must be used to defeat magic."

The soft and teasing voice of the woman quickly fell into the wind and disappeared. Vera tilted her head, and her shoulder-length short hair flew out disobediently. She looked down at the lamp shadow below, but didn't notice her own hair Sweeping around Clark's Adam's apple.

"..."

Clark's eyes were dim, and his Adam's apple moved. Seeing that Francis' house was just ahead, he slowed down a bit and asked hesitantly:

"But... what shall we exchange with Francis?"

After such a long time, Clark has already seen through politicians like Francis:

Francis Underwood has no sense of loyalty and justice, and he has no basic teacher-student relationship with Vera. The reason why he treats Vera differently is because of Vera. La's family background, three points because of the Zhenglian standing behind Vera.

As for Vera's own talent and intelligence... Sorry, this is not a plus item, but a minus item.

If Francis himself chooses, he will definitely want a more mediocre student who respects him and obeys his orders—just like General Campbell's student named Vazquez.

Vera smiled.

Facing the wind that was brought up when she fell, her voice became a little heavier, and she paused every word:

"You... still haven't found Joe Campbell's Seven Inch?"

This time, Clark was solidly stunned:

"... Isn't it his personal reputation in the army?"

The reason why General Joe Campbell sacrificed his daughter was of course not because of the cerebral palsy reason he kept claiming to maintain the reputation of the army, but because of his own reputation.

What happened to Elizabeth has already happened irreversibly, so in order to maximize the benefits and let her daughter swallow this grievance, obtaining those supports is the most important thing.

Vera nodded, then shook her head again:

"...you only guessed half right."

Clark watched Vera walk into the Underwood mansion in a daze, found a place with no surveillance and no view to squat, quietly guarded nearby, and dutifully acted as a bodyguard.

Then, he heard the shocking inside story that was enough to cause everyone's pupils to quake and scold the sinister politics.

Even though Francis is high and powerful, the dinner at the Underwood's family is still simple and simple.

Like his teacher, Vera doesn't have much appetite. So far, her most common staple food is the sweet corn that Wigner cooks with honey and cream every day. Of course, the purpose of her coming here is not to eat .

Claire had already left the restaurant with an excuse, leaving her husband to face Vera alone, so the teacher and the student chatted slowly in the quiet restaurant.

It is said to be a chat, but in fact... it is full of tricks and metaphors that normal people cannot understand.

Talking about the dinner served to the latest weather, from the past in France to Francis' physical condition... Clark, who was guarding outside, was in pain and his stomach twitched.

——No way, these two people are obviously playing Tai Chi with each other, they obviously don't trust each other, but they insist on pretending to be a teacher-student love ghost.

After finally getting through the whole meal, Vera and Francis finally got to the point during the last dessert.

This time, without Bruce's explanation work, from the conversation between the two, it was very difficult for Clark to understand the metaphors inside and outside the words.

He finally figured out what he had overlooked.

What Vera brought to Francis was a bill proposal that was still in the drafting stage.

This proposal greatly supplements some omissions in the military court trial, stipulates the time limit and personnel restrictions in the trial process, requires the establishment of a special military criminal investigation department, requires the protection of the rights and interests of female soldiers, and strictly adjudicates "non-combat deaths", etc. , It can be said that it is the means by which the military uses the court-martial trial process to cause trouble.

It is almost conceivable that as soon as this proposal is submitted, it will cause a strong reaction from the entire military. The difficulty of convincing the congressmen to vote in favor of the bill will skyrocket, and it can almost be said to be an impossible task.

However, once this bill can be presided over, the profits it will bring will far exceed all pressure and threats from certain forces in the military.

——Of course it’s not about performance or optimizing the military. It’s because the current public opinion has already been aroused by Zhenglian. The passage of such a bill can satisfy public opinion to the greatest extent.

In this way, these people who are satisfied with the government's actions will bring countless votes to President Walker's mid-term elections.

Everyone knows that this bill is difficult to pass, and everyone knows that members of Congress are difficult to deal with. No one wants to be in such a big trouble.

However, once it is known that after the passage of this bill, the president will receive unprecedented support, and those who handle and promote this bill will also be treated differently by Walker...then this concept is completely different.

It is Mingzhe who protects himself, pushes away this responsibility and pretends not to see it.

Or take a brave gamble and persuade members of Congress to pass this bill and gain the trust and appreciation of the president?

How would Francis Underwood choose?

"You know that the original intention of the Justice League was to pursue justice, freedom and truth?"

While enjoying hot coffee, Vera said casually, "To be honest, we are also shocked by the current military news."

——What if we add a huge bargaining chip to the latter option: all members of the Justice League will publicly speak out and fully support this bill?

"The military naturally has their reasons for doing this."

Francis smiled calmly, as if he really wasn't interested in it at all.

"I understand what you mean."

Vera nodded, she drank the last sip of coffee, and showed a meaningful expression to her teacher:

"It's very nice of you to think like that..."

It's really great that you, Francis Underwood, retreated from the difficulties.

Who is it good for?

If you don't want to take over this bill, someone is willing to take the risk. With the Justice League as a high-priced bargaining chip in the field of public opinion, when the bill is successful, this gambler will naturally be able to leap thousands of miles and completely replace Francis.

Sensitively aware of the slight change in the face of the other party, Vera immediately said goodbye politely.

Whether it was intentional or unintentional, she "left" the draft bill without any signature or fingerprints in front of Francis.

"Goodbye, teacher."

After greeting Claire, Vera put on her coat again and opened the door.

The cold wind howled into the entrance. At the last moment of leaving, she turned her head and smiled at Francis, like a student wandering in a foreign country looking at a teacher with great respect, and said solemnly:

"I hope you don't mind my rash visit this time, Mr. Frank."

On the other side of the hallway, Francis, who was only wearing a simple white shirt, stood there quietly.

There was no smile on his face, and his deep and dark eyes fell on Vera's face, sharper and colder than the cold wind outside the door.

After a while, he slowly raised the corners of his mouth and smiled elegantly and gently.

"Of course I don't mind, Vanessa."

He said, "...you are always welcome."

This collaboration—he agreed.

"This teacher of mine... To some extent, he is a crazier gambler than anyone else."

When she was carried back to the medical repair room by Clark again, Vera explained nonchalantly.

"...Isn't he afraid that this bill will be rejected, and that he who pushed the bill will be reprimanded by Walker and hated by some people in the military?"

"Do not."

Vera shook her head, "Compared to these...Frank is more afraid that someone will step on his head through this step."

——The outline of the bill she threw out was the spider thread hanging from the sky above hell.

Don't Francis in hell know that this spider thread may break at any time?

But even if there is a slight chance, they will seize it and climb up.

... After grabbing this spider silk, Francis climbed very quickly.

Not long after Vera's late-night visit, the bill that Vera had drafted had been transformed into a part of Congress's agenda.

As soon as the report of this bill came out, all the people who were still aggrieved by the experience of female soldiers raised their hands in support. While they were crazy about Aite White House and Walker expressing their praise and comfort, they continued to criticize the military for their inaction.

military:"…………"

Fuck you Walker!

Co-authors use us to swipe votes and approval ratings, right? !

After Clark followed Vera's instructions and joined forces with Batman, Flash and Green Lantern to support the bill at the same time, the military who had finished scolding the Walker government couldn't help but scolded the entire Justice League for being dogs.

"Justice League! Justice League! Ahhhhh Justice League!"

At the same time, I don’t know how many suspected military officers who were suspected of killing female soldiers and who were feeling uneasy about this bill were gnashing their teeth, and the old and new hatred for Zhenglian surged up at the same time. up.

Affected by this, many people in the military blamed Zhenglian for this-of course, the main reason is that they are not good at commenting on Walker.

Clark, who was the first to speak out, was secretly targeted and scolded by the military: "..."

Forget it, it’s a habit to take the blame anyway_(:з)∠)_

The situation has developed to such a point that even the Zhenglian Group of Seven did not expect that within the military, the first person to protest against the military's anger behavior and the first to speak out in support of the bill was Joe General Campbell.

Clark:? ? ?

Zhenglian others:? ? ?

The voice... who is it?

Joe Campbell?Joe Campbell supports this bill?

Except for Bruce, the other six showed expressions of "you're fucking kidding me" in unison.

But even if everyone didn't believe it anymore, the iron-blooded general who once said coldly to Diana that "nothing happened" and abandoned his daughter, suddenly changed his words.

"I don't want to make any excuses for these soldiers who have made mistakes."

In television interviews, he spoke as a representative, speaking publicly and criticizing the entire military.

In his speech, Joe Campbell was impassioned, his voice full of sorrow and seriousness.

He still wore the same uniform, with all his medals—each medal, representing a bitter battle.

The old general who had sacrificed countless times for this country and achieved numerous victories, just stood on the stage, with tears in his eyes, and said sincerely and forcefully:

"We were born to die, and all our efforts to protect the peace must not be incinerated by scandals and omissions like this - the emergence of the "Women Soldiers' Rights and Interests Protection Act" (tentative name) is not a constraint, but an impetus for progress. key."

It has to be said that just standing there for General Campbell like this is enough to frighten everyone.

Although not as good as Captain America, "Warrior" Campbell's reputation is enough to suppress most of the voices of opposition within the army. Apart from certain military forces that firmly oppose this, everyone is shaken by General Campbell's words.

Not only that, at this time, General Campbell actually didn't intend to hide anything about Elizabeth.

On the TV, he had a haggard face and showed a bitter and unbearable expression to the camera. After struggling and hesitating, he finally calmly said that his own daughter Elizabeth was also persecuted and brutally violated. come out.

On TV, the lonely and pitiful old father, holding back his tears, silently but firmly expressed his support for the bill.

In front of the screen, countless people who were paying attention to the speech also had red eyes, showing respect and sympathy for the elderly general.

"Actually, there are not all bad people in the army, it's just a few rat droppings."

After watching the speech, some people gradually posted reassuring comments on the Internet.

"Just looking at General Campbell, he lost his wife in his early years and only had such a precious daughter. If he didn't have great trust in the army, how could he agree to let his daughter join the army?"

"Well, in fact, most of the soldiers are like General Campbell, and only a small number of them are bad."

"Support General Campbell, push the bill, and promote the innovation of the military trial process. For the daughter of General Campbell, and for Carita, the bill must be passed!"

Campbell's move not only restored the military's reputation in front of the public, but also greatly relieved Diana, who was also concerned about this matter.

Looking at Campbell, who showed his true feelings in the camera and almost cried, Diana was silent for a long time, feeling sad and couldn't help sighing.

"I always thought this guy was an asshole."

When the princess of Paradise Island remembered the confrontation with Campbell at the beginning, she was so angry that her teeth itch, but when she recalled it now, she was only left with regret.

"But I didn't expect... This stubborn old man actually cares about Elizabeth."

"..."

Everyone looked at each other in blank dismay, with strange expressions on their faces, always feeling that something was wrong.

Bruce, who was typing on the keyboard, didn't speak. He glanced at Vera. The latter couldn't help raising his eyebrows slightly after receiving the hint from the man's eyes.

"You were right at first, Diana."

Vera straightened up from the hospital bed, she took the warm water to take the medicine, and spoke slowly.

"Joe Campbell is an inglourious bastard."

"He will make this speech, not for justice and love for his daughter-don't look at me, he will not make a speech to promote innovation within the army."

Facing Diana's face that suddenly widened in shock, Vera sighed, pointing at the screen and saying:

"Don't you know that General Joe Campbell is about to retire from the military soon, and is the most favorable candidate for the vice president?"

Probably only Vera can know the truth from Francis:

Joe Campbell is the most powerful and powerful one in Walker's list of vice presidents. Although he is old, he has never been satisfied with his current position as a general. He just wants to keep climbing up along this line. Everything that is done, is to succeed in becoming the vice president.

——This is Campbell's "seven inches".

He made this speech openly, not for Elizabeth and the military department at all, but a vote of surrender for Walker.

As Vera said at the beginning, pushing the bill can indirectly gain Walker's approval. Campbell's move is to make himself able to be favored by the president and successfully nominated as vice president.

"Of course there are many people who think like him, but the only one who can do it is Joe Campbell himself."

Wei stretched out three fingers, and pulled them one by one:

"First, his reputation in the military is not small. With this speech, he dispelled everyone's resistance and facilitated the smooth progress of the bill.

Second, his speech was actually a whitewashing of the military. With this basis, some people who complained about it would not mind.

Finally, and most importantly, he voiced support for this bill because his daughter was also violated, so people inside the military would not mind Campbell's betrayal. "

On top of these three points, Campbell really wished that people all over the world would know how seriously his daughter Elizabeth had been violated—because the worse the murderers' behavior, the higher the sympathy points attached to him as a father.

...How could it be like this?

Diana's hands clenched into fists and trembled violently.

On the other side of the screen, Campbell's speech was still going on, but Diana couldn't take it anymore.

From Campbell to the entire military department, from when the bill was born to when it was promoted, it was like a mouthful of sticky and foul-smelling phlegm, which stuck in her throat and made her stomach churn, and she couldn't help but vomit.

Diana was really about to throw up.

Not only her, but Sha Zan and others who have not yet figured it out and are ignorant show disgust, which is unbelievable.

How could there be such a disgusting person?

How can there be such a villain who only cares about interests and doesn't care about any friendship?

It was "never happened" before, and I only wished that Elizabeth would die immediately, but now she uses her daughter to make use of the problem, wishing to reveal all the pain and sufferings her daughter has endured for everyone to see.

Compared with Campbell, Walker, who had caused them so many stumbling blocks before, looked amiable and friendly!

Diana endured and endured, and really wanted to fly to the scene of the news report to expose Campbell's lies. She gritted her teeth and cursed:

"... despicable and shameless!"

"Is there no way to sanction him?"

"Does Campbell have to go on like this?"

"Looking at the polls, Campbell's approval ratings are skyrocketing - so he can really succeed as vice president."

Everyone was chattering and gearing up, and everyone turned cold, secretly planning to expose Campbell's conspiracy.

Among the extremely angry people, Vera's indifference and leisure seemed particularly eye-catching.

She took another sip of warm water, looked at the extremely ugly faces of several people, and shook her head:

"Do you really think——Campbell's methods can be regarded as despicable and shameless?"

Having experienced some bad pasts, the girl who has long been accustomed to this sighed and added:

"Don't worry, the position of vice president that Campbell is planning now...is also taken by Francis."

On the hospital bed, Vera put on a serious face and smiled proudly:

"Coincidentally, my teacher is also planning to become the vice president. Compared with my teacher, Campbell's method is too rubbish."

——If you really want to see despicableness, you have to see my teacher Francis!

Zhong Chaoying: "..."

Diana: "..."

Two days after Vera Prophet Senna said this, Cyborg, who has been paying attention to this matter all the time, received a message:

General Joe Campbell was charged with "underreporting the case and willfully concealing evidence."

The person who dared to expose Campbell's true face happened to be his loyal and good student—Elizabeth's commander, Vazquez.

After learning about this, Vera spread her hands:

"Look, retribution is coming soon."

Only the meanest scumbag can beat the average scumbag.

And Francis, obviously, is the "most"!