Since the first cosmic war, the Federation fleet has been stationed in the Night Scorpion Nebula and the Gary Corridor for a long time, because these two cosmic self-generated giant torsion voids that are not far apart are the only space channel connecting the Federation and the mainland.
The Night Scorpion Nebula and Gary Corridor are like two gates to the stars made by the creator, but the keys to these two gates are always in the hands of the Federation. The Federation can freely choose to open these two doors according to the political, economic and military situation. The time to enter the mainland of the Empire is an indescribably huge advantage in strategy.
Anyone can understand what the control of these two space channels means for the situation of the whole universe.
The empire has spent decades, and generations of scientists have been working tirelessly to conduct research, investing unprecedented resources and financial resources, but still unable to achieve success. To this day, facing the vast universe, it can only be silent and sullen. A tragic six-year expedition to vent their anger and ambition.
But the federal military has never let down its vigilance, because no one knows whether the technological level of the empire will be violently advanced in a certain field because of the emergence of a genius; no one knows, one day in the future , Will the densely populated small warships of the empire penetrate the space channel like a disgusting swarm, quietly appear in the black cosmic background, and kill towards the prosperous, prosperous and peaceful capital star circle for a long time...
Although the federal battleship is much stronger than the Empire, people feel suffocated when they think of this bloody and scary picture. Based on this strong unease and vigilance, the Federation has never relaxed its monitoring of the Gary Corridor and the Evening Scorpion Nebula. At a time when the crystal ore resources have been severely depleted, they have maintained a strong fleet and have been stationed here for a long time.
However, this time, in order to completely defeat the expedition strategy of the imperial people, the federation actually transferred the main force of the federation fleet to the desolate star field outside the western forest frontier!
Because of this good news, the atmosphere of the private dinner in the presidential residence became more lively. Only the president's daughter sitting beside Xu Le remained silent. The twelve-year-old girl lowered her head and ate quietly, occasionally using silver chopsticks in the snow-white food. He unconsciously drew a few times up and down the tablecloth, as if thinking about something.
After dinner was over, the hot tea came. The president's wife knew that there were still topics to talk about between the men. She smiled and said a few words to Xu Le, and was ready to take her daughter upstairs to do her homework. When the president's daughter walked to the door of the restaurant, she suddenly glanced at Xu Le, and then showed a pleading look at her father. President Pabble smiled and nodded lightly.
Only President Pabble and Xu Le were left at the table in the dining room of the official residence. Those Secret Service staff in black formal suits with serious faces didn't know where they were hiding.
"The presidential residence is a partial courtyard left after the demolition of the former palace. After the election, the first day I moved in, I was stunned by the luxurious array inside. It can be imagined that when the emperors existed, they How exaggerated is the palace you live in?" President Pabble said slowly, looking around the room's famous oil paintings and solid wood carvings of the Dew River.
He picked up the silver tableware in his hand, looked at Xu Le and continued: "The royal family uses these expensive tableware to distinguish themselves from the common people at the bottom. The cost of their meals is so high that the poor will never be able to follow suit, so they cannot Eat like them."
Xu Le listened carefully, not knowing what the President wanted to say to himself, or whether it was just purely personal emotion.
“It is the powerful who want the most expensive electoral process, so that the poor cannot be elected; the most expensive is the powerful and the judicial process, so that the poor cannot win a lawsuit; the most expensive media coverage is also the powerful, so that the poor You won't have the right to speak."
President Pabble said with a serious expression: "The three elements that run through the spirit of the Charter, democracy, justice and freedom of speech, all have a common feature in this environment, that is, the high cost of procedures, so these democracy, justice, freedom, It can easily become democracy, justice and freedom of the powerful.” (Note)
"I can become the president of the Federation, and I can't do without the support of people like Mochou Houshan, but all the funding for the first election I entered into politics came from the fundraising of the people who trusted me. You may It is unimaginable how many disabled miners have come up with their meager compensation."
"That was the primary election for the Naxi State Assemblyman in Donglin Region." President Pabble's eyebrows wrinkled, but a sincere smile appeared on his dark face. He should be recalling that embarrassing but idealistic period. career.
"I also... served as a soldier in Donglin." Xu Le reacted, scratched his head, and said, "I know how aggressive the Donglin Stones are."
"Actually, I have always thought that your character is very similar to those in my hometown." Mr. President laughed, and then smiled, and said seriously: "Because I remember the people who raised funds to help me campaign, I have never forgotten, I am an elected president."
President Pabble has a pair of thick and charming lips, and his thick voice is full of firmness: "So every decision I make must protect the interests of the entire federation as much as possible."
He looked at Xu Le and stretched out a finger, and said in a serious tone: "Remember, it is the entire federation, not a combination of politicians and powerful people, but specific to each independent citizen."
The entire federation knew that Mr. President was an orator when he was a lawyer. After entering politics, he became a leader with gentle words but very infectious. At this time, listening to these powerful words face to face, Xu Le remained silent. , the heart was greatly touched.
"Everyone has their own position. The war against the Empire has largely eased the antagonism among the various strata of the Federation and unified our position. However, Xilin's military operations have achieved a comprehensive victory, and the Federation should Where are you going?"
Xu Le did not think that he was qualified to discuss the future direction of the entire federation with the president of the federation, so he subconsciously thought that President Pabble's words were a heavy self-questioning, not asking himself, but after a moment of silence, he was surprised to find that the president Mr. has been looking at himself calmly.
"I'm an engineer, and I can be said to be a soldier now. I don't know much about politics." He replied with some difficulty, saying all the truth, "I can't give anything about such a big event. Opinion."
President Pabble laughed, patted the table surface, spread his hands and said, "Then why don't you talk about this war from a military perspective?"
Xu Le felt a little nervous, knowing that the middle-aged man sitting opposite was the most powerful man in the entire federation. At this moment, he couldn't help but think of the conversation in the restaurant in Sunset State. He couldn't understand why he was like His Excellency the President A big man like Commander Zhong would reproduce his opinion like this.
Suddenly he thought of a certain possibility, raised his eyebrows slightly, looked at Mr. President, and said very earnestly, "Mr. President, my views do not represent the views of the old man in Philadelphia."
After half an hour.
"Although the reasons for our judgment are different, we have come to the same conclusion. The imperial people will never give up the idea of invading the Federation."
President Pabble said worriedly: "The Night Scorpion Nebula and the Gary Corridor cannot forever block those cruel enemies. Even during my term, even while you and I are alive, the Empire may have been isolated for six years. In addition, but one day, the empire will break through that velvet and enter the federal territory."
"For the Federation to develop, the people need peace and freedom from fear, and we must completely defeat the Empire. Now that the Federation has a strategic advantage, it must take advantage of this advantage while it is still in its own hands, and turn it into victory. potential."
"This means that it is imperative for the Federation to enter the mainland of the Empire, and it cannot be delayed."
Xu Le frowned. The president's judgment is not surprising. In fact, judging from the ceremony a few days ago and the overall publicity of the Federation, it is an inevitable trend for the Federation to launch a new round of active attacks on the Empire. Why did Mr. Pabble look so worried at this time.
"My worry is that there are many people in the upper echelons of the federation who are unwilling to expand the war." Mr. President seemed to know what he was thinking, and said solemnly: "They are enjoying a privileged life in the federation, so how can they be willing to sacrifice their huge interests? What's more, in their opinion, the Imperials will never be able to pass through the space channel, or as I said earlier, at least when they are alive, they can't do it."
"Now that the situation in Xilin has been determined, war is no longer an inevitable choice. In this case, the government and the military are facing a lot of pressure. Under the light of victory, these pressures cannot be revealed for the time being. At some point, they will stop the Federation from attacking the Empire at all costs."
"Who are they...?"
"Those families you know, parliamentarians at all levels, wealthy but emotionally indifferent businessmen, even I don't think the Xilin Zhong family is willing to expand the war again, and I'm curious as to what consideration Mrs. Stand firm with me."
President Pabble sneered: "There are too many people who oppose entering the empire's homeland, and I can't even list them all. I can only say, as George Carlin once said: Anyone who opposes changing the status quo and is blindly immersed in stale reality, Even those who have left behind the vision that their own wisdom should have produced are a group of vested interests."
"What can I do?" Xu Le asked after a moment of silence.
President Pabble looked at the young man across the dining table, as if he saw the persistent self many years ago - when he insisted on fighting a class action lawsuit against the federal giant for the benefit of the bottom people, he was arrested by the largest lawyer in Hong Kong. The office was fired, the rented apartment was on fire, only dragging the suitcase borrowed from the doorman, dragging those heavy legal books, and elbowing the newlywed wife, strolling the cold streets of early autumn, and then in the park Sitting on a bench all night.
Was he smiling back then? President Pabble squinted slightly and looked at the simple face of the young man across the dining table. After thinking silently for a long time, he gave up the original plan and said with a smile: "Please pass a word to Philadelphia for me, I would like to ask the marshal to come forward and make a statement. ."
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〖Note: This sentence is the signature of a friend of Longkong Military. I forgot who said it. I changed the capital to a powerful person and used it without authorization. Please forgive me. Another: The views of the characters in the book are not the views of the author. This has been emphasized before. Of course, except for Xu Le, I am very bright...〗