President Pabble is very different from his predecessors. For this politician from the bottom, the inherent tradition of the Federation is definitely not an untouchable iron curtain. Of course, as the current leader of the Federation, he would not be so stupid that he would blow a gale in the universe without compromising balance at all.
The changes he made were slow and careful, such as the cancellation of the regular ball of the Nebula Award winners at the presidential residence, replaced by the president attending the ceremony in person and delivering an impassioned speech.
The awe is because of the authority and power represented by the president, and the awe of the federal political tradition and the will of the federation. The guests looked at President Pabble on the stage, which did not prevent their little doubts from getting stronger and stronger, why the president Sir is to make such a sudden and temporary change to the Nebula Awards process.
The content of President Pabble's speech shows the real reason.
The first half of the speech is very common, enthusiastically praising the scientists and artists who have made outstanding contributions to the progress of the Commonwealth, but the second half of the speech begins to become heavy and meaningful.
The guests listened to the speech in disbelief. They could understand the president's criticism of the empire, his worries about the situation in Xilin, and his abhorrence for terrorist activities, but they couldn't understand why the president's words were not aimed at the anti-government troops in Qinglong Mountain. It vaguely pointed to the deceased congressman and the special investigation that had been there.
Even if he used to be an opponent in the election, even if he may have different political views, the Medellin Congressman is dead, and he is still remembered and loved by many people in the federation. Why did President Pabble do this? Where has his most basic political IQ gone
In the second half of the speech, Medellin's name was not mentioned at all, but the vague but direct meanings could be understood by anyone. Mr. Ross, the governor of Jingzhou, who was holding the Peace Prize trophy in the audience, had a very heavy and angry expression on his face.
The deceased is dead, doesn't President Pabble know that this is a big taboo
"Death is not as good as the lights go out. The lights are bright, and the place where they can't be seen is darkness. If you do something wrong, you must pay the price."
President Pabble looked at the guests who looked at each other under the stage, and said in a cold voice: "Maybe I am not a mature politician, but I am a dedicated adherent of federal law... If I die, you can dig my grave Open it up and see what color it is inside. I have the same attitude towards some dead people."
The Nebula Award ceremony ended in this eerie atmosphere. The staff in the office were stunned, and immediately began to operate, ensuring that Mr. President's speech would not be published in the newspapers.
But with so many guests in the room, the content of the speech will definitely spread. As for whether there will be any further turmoil in the just-quiet Federation, this is something people can't predict now.
The guests and officials with solemn expressions walked out of the George Carlin Center. The first thing they did was to collect the Capital District Daily for the last week. It seems that the federation is going to do something to the dead Medellin. President Pabble mentioned the investigation of the Capital District Daily. It was only at this time that people remembered that the editor-in-chief Bob and the reporter Wood, who had just been discharged from the hospital, seemed to have returned to this house. Newspapers famous for revealing the truth…
The police car cleared the way, and the black presidential motorcade slowly drove into the official residence. As soon as President Pabble got out of the car, he began to verbally instruct several confidential secretaries who were following him. His words were low, but particularly clear and powerful. Just like him, he was full of a calmness. Vibrant and believable charm.
After half a year of inauguration, the replacement of the Presidential Residence has basically ended. Now, some of the staff officers of the Presidential Residence are the partners and subordinates of Mr. Pabble when he was a lawyer. The ideals of those years have become a reality today. Their loyalty and Execution is unquestionable.
Another part is the affairs officials recommended by various parties, especially the officials recommended by Mrs. Tai. These officials have been engaged in affairs work all the year round, with outstanding abilities and rich experience in dealing with the parliament, the media and various groups.
However, the officials recommended by Mrs. Tai were basically arranged in important departments and several major committees, and only one person was left in the presidential residence.
Brin, Director of the Office of the Residence, came up to greet him and whispered something in Mr. President's ear. President Pabble's slightly thick lips parted slightly and smiled.
He walked quickly into the oval-shaped office on the west side of the official residence, sat on a chair, carefully reviewed the documents prepared on the table, signed his name, and made data preservation and permission confirmation. He got up, looked at the young man standing at the table, smiled slightly, and said, "Nice to meet you, Xu Le."
"It's my honor." Xu Le's voice was a little dry, standing upright, looking at the federal president in front of him and replied.
For the battle for the new standard of MX mecha, he once came to the presidential residence, but at that time he just waited in the lounge all night, but at this moment, he was standing in front of the most powerful man in the Federation, only three steps away.
The previous strict inspection and the solemn eyes of the Secret Service Director who only knew the inside story made Xu Le understand more deeply what it means to meet Mr. President. Fugitives, criminals, and even the president personally received him, even if his temperament is stable and firm, he can't help but feel anxious.
Looking at the dark-faced President Pabble, he thought of the respectable past experience of Mr. President, and then thought of the many delicate relations between himself and the presidential election in the past two years, and it was this Mr. President who insisted on pardoning himself. Have a very sincere goodwill and respect for each other.
President Pabble leaned back in his chair, looking at the young man in front of him with great interest, his broad palms clasped together.
Regarding Xu Le's files, he had read too much. On the one hand, he was shocked by the young man's abilities and deeds. On the other hand, he couldn't help but be a little puzzled. He had a bright future, why would he rather violate federal laws? Going to kill Medellin too.
But when he saw Xu Le, he knew that he no longer needed to ask this question, because the young man's eyes were calm and neutral, and his ordinary face naturally showed a resolute and sincere color, which looked like many years ago. Myself... How many big figures in the Federation see Xu Le and think of their past? Will you think of the year when your mind was clean and not stained with dust
The door of the office was pushed open, and Admiral Miles, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, walked in under the leadership of Director Brin, holding a small box wrapped in sky blue flannel. Admiral Miles didn't look at Xu Le, he walked directly to President Pabble and handed over the box.
President Pabble stood up, opened the box, took out a medal inside, walked to Xu Le, clipped it to his left chest, patted his shoulder, and said easily: "Before going out, Remember to hide the medal, you, a hero, will probably not be able to see the light for many years."
Seeing the president himself, Xu Le laughed at himself and found that he was still nervous. Now that he found out that he had been awarded the Zichen Medal, he couldn't help but shrink his pupils.
Killing Medellin, the most hidden imperial spy, naturally made a great contribution to the Federation, but he believed that he had made a mistake, and he never thought that in addition to the amnesty, the Federation also awarded him an incomparable one. Precious medal.
"You have made great contributions to the Federation's development of the MX mecha. I remember that you also have a medal that you can wear." President Pabble noticed Xu Le's reaction and couldn't help but feel a little interesting, and said in a strong voice: "In the future Work hard in the army and resist imperial aggression, the Federation just needs people like you."
Xu Le glanced at the medal on his chest from the corner of his eye. Thinking of the conversation he had with Lipif in prison that day, he vaguely understood what it meant, but it seemed that Mr. President in front of him didn't know the complicated relationship between him and the Li family in Philadelphia. relation.
He stood at attention and saluted Mr. President.
President Pabble was the first president from Donglin. He didn't know that the young man in front of him was his little fellow. He only knew that Xu Le once worked as a mine maintenance soldier in Donglin. Naturally, he was a little close and asked with a smile: "The military court sentenced you to seven hundred and thirteen years in prison, but I never thought what you did was wrong. The Commonwealth cannot honor you in the sun, and I don't think you will ask the Commonwealth, for this hundred You have been in prison for many days to compensate you... What are your thoughts, you can talk about it at this time."
Admiral Miles stood by and looked at Xu Le, wondering what kind of demands the young man would make of the president.
"The assassination of Medellin was not done by me alone." Xu Le blurted out without hesitation, "I also have a partner, his name is Shi Qinghai, who was able to kill Medellin. He played a key role in the process. He should still be imprisoned in Fox Fort now, and I implore Mr. President to grant him amnesty."
As soon as these words came out, the relaxed atmosphere in the Oval Office suddenly changed. Admiral Miles glanced at Xu Le with a frown, while President Pabble walked back to his desk, after a moment of silence. Said: "If I remember correctly, this man named Shi Qinghai is an intelligence officer of the Qinglong Mountain anti-government army."
"I know, but I read the news yesterday and heard that Mr. President is going to restart negotiations with Qinglongshan." Xu Le replied with his head lowered.
"The imperial aggression is imminent, and the federation needs unity. I do intend to invite the leaders of Nanshui to come to the capital for negotiations."
Mr. Pabble, who was a member of parliament the previous year, reached a grand settlement agreement with the Qinglongshan anti-government army. Now that he has become the federal president, he naturally wants to implement this agreement. Although the federal side attributed Medellin's death to Qinglongshan's fanaticism Terrorists, but have no influence on this general trend.
There was no need for President Pabul to explain anything to Xu Le, but he didn't know why, looking at Xu Le's firm eyes, he admitted it.
"The winter of last year, your trip to S2 and the preliminary information transfer negotiation work were all facilitated by Shi Qinghai."
In order to save Shi Qinghai, Xu Le had to throw out this little secret. Although Mr. Shi once shouted that this is their... President, as the President of the Federation, who would really care about these little details of the past
"You insist?" President Pabble looked at him with a heavy expression and asked.
"I insist." Xu Le raised his head and replied seriously.