The Empire begins with the Fourth Scourge

Chapter 2090 Hari Seldon is arrested

2091, Hari Seldon is arrested

Ling Liang looked at the report she wrote again and smiled bitterly. A good report turned out to be a complaint because she had too many things in her mind.

She shook her head and said to the person next to her: "Erase the official document number and keep this as a log."

[Yes. ] An electronic synthesized voice came from the terminal next to her. This is a secretary robot that assists in processing documents.

"Tell me about tomorrow's schedule." Ling Liang said again.

[Gross-Shelbia, director of the Fourth Group, invites you to attend the trial ceremonies of the Cole II-class battlecruiser and the Aiken II-class battlecruiser. She sent the early battleship data. ] The secretary robot said.

Ling Liang clicked on the light screen a few times, checking the data of the two battleships, and frowned, "She also shrunk the improved battleship? Interesting."

After a pause, she said again: "Reply to Gross, I have other arrangements tomorrow. But I will attend the trial ceremonies on time."

[Yes. 】

Then, she tapped on the light screen again and connected a communication.

The holographic projection flashed, and a young man in black clothes, who was only about thirty years old, appeared - Hari Seldon.

"Francis Underwood has just signed an executive order to remove you from your position as the governor of the Haven Star Region." Ling Liang said.

"This is not surprising. I must admit that as the governor of the Haven Star Region, I did not fulfill my duties." Hari Seldon's expression was very calm, "and Francis has the power, so I will calmly accept this result."

"You are using the power of the great mathematician Bachelor-Banack to continuously deduce and improve Operation Plan Zero with the help of the Given people!" Ling Liang's tone rose several degrees, "We all know it!"

"Operation Plan Zero is not a topic that can be discussed publicly." Hari Seldon smiled slightly.

"So this is Francis Underwood's conspiracy! He used this to pull you down, but it's hard for us to refute!" Ling Liang slammed the table with a bang.

"Francis Underwood is the Prime Minister of the Principality of Dawn and the second-in-command of the regime. Therefore, there are indeed many things he can do, and it is difficult for us to stop him. But at the same time, he can't stop Operation Zero, which is enough." Hari Seldon said, "Time will prove that we are right."

Ling Liang said solemnly: "What did you foresee?"

"What I should do." Hari Seldon smiled and bowed, "I will protect the Fourth Civilization until the end."

After that, he closed the communication.

...

The next day, a sudden piece of news once again detonated the political arena of the Principality of Dawn.

Former Governor of Haven Star District Hari Seldon was prosecuted for suspected malfeasance. He was accused of being primarily responsible for at least 17 strikes and riots in the Haven Star District.

Hari Seldon was arrested by the Administrative Law Enforcement Court of the Principality of Dawn on the planet Woostri. When he was arrested, he was in the holographic scanning data array of the planet, using the huge computing array here to calculate every step of the Zero Operation Plan.

Ling Liang looked at the news screen, and saw Hari Seldon, who was caught and handcuffed by a team of administrative police in light blue uniforms, and his eyes seemed to be spitting fire.

In the live broadcast, Hari Seldon had a calm expression and cooperated with the police's actions very well. He looked at the major media reporters who gathered around him after hearing the news, as well as the dense news drones in the sky, smiled slightly, and raised his handcuffed hands so that everyone could see the silver-white handcuffs.

Ling Liang rubbed his forehead and said with gritted teeth: "Tear the face, right? I can send a few ghost agents over now to blow up Francis's family!"

"It doesn't matter. Let the Grand Duke handle this matter." Helmut Zemo, who was standing next to her, had a very calm expression, "I talked to Hari Seldon, and he said so."

"It's impossible to contact Tang Xiao now!" Ling Liang said hatefully.

"Then do what we should do. Withstand all pressure and promote Operation Zero." Zemo said, "Those who achieve great things should have such awareness. All the sacrifices we make now are for the bright future of this grand cause."

"But with Francis blocking it like this, can Operation Zero still proceed smoothly?" Ling Liang asked loudly.

"Francis is indeed very difficult as the prime minister. And you have to believe that the people are always short-sighted. They will not see the long-term, but only see that their interests are damaged now. But..." Zemo adjusted his glasses, and his smile became a little gloomy, "We don't have to underestimate our own power..."

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[This is the Dawn Voice News Network. According to the news we just received, Hari Seldon, the governor of the Haven Star Region who was suddenly dismissed yesterday, was arrested on the planet Worcester on charges of malfeasance...]

[Political earthquake! The former governor of the star region became a prisoner in one day! Where will the political arena of the Principality of Dawn go next? Aiyatu News Network will continue to follow up for you...]

[Today, our Liming Financial Channel invited Professor Luo, a famous political and economic expert. Hello, Professor, what do you think about the arrest of Hari Seldon? ...]

[…It is said that Prime Minister Francis Underwood asked Hari Seldon to be responsible for the high-pressure policy in the past year. We know that there have been many strikes and riots in the Haven sector…]

Countless news reports are flying around the holographic network of the Principality of Dawn, and everyone is talking about this political earthquake. Hari Seldon will become the highest-ranking person arrested in the history of the Principality of Dawn. Although this history is not long, it is precisely because of this that this is regarded as a very serious incident.

But soon, people found that almost all media outlets were speaking in the same tone.

[Hari Seldon, malfeasance? The biggest absurdity in the world! Please read the long editorial of the Voice of Dawn News Network below - Hari Seldon, whose cake has been touched?]

[…Professor Luo, I really didn't expect this to be your idea. In your opinion, the occurrence of those strikes and riots is inevitable?] On the screen, the beautiful host is interviewing an expert.

[The ethnic composition of the Principality of Dawn is very complex, and we also lack historical background, this is certain. Many people cannot understand our approach because they have been ruled by the Galactic Republic for the past 25,000 years. But what about the Galactic Republic's rule? They spent 25,000 years proving that they were wrong! 】The expert spoke eloquently in front of the screen.