Hammer 40k: Far East Storm

"I understand what you are thinking, but we also know that these people are not wise guys, or that all their wisdom is used on how to ensure their own interests. So we cannot expect them to voluntarily use their property With both hands and interests, we came to the Reach Star. To lay down a foundation and grow stronger here must be based on their decline. They also understand this, so I let them participate in this ceremony. "

"But there is no need to let them come to the Silver Wings!"

"This is our home, I understand, but I think it is necessary for us to invite some people to come to our home to take a look. On the one hand, people not only need to admire our Star Wars team, they also need to understand We, they need to know who they are giving their money to, and who they are spending their money on. We cannot hide in the fog forever. On the other hand, they need to know what we are fighting for. This way we can ensure that they will not do anything too stupid. We will surely rise, and those ancient nobles who are lying on the people to suck blood will surely step down. I just want this process to be smooth. Be more rational and cleaner." After saying this, Li closed his mouth and said, "I have said too much. Although you are my trusted captain, these things are not what you need to worry about. I understand. But one thing is my oversight. This is your territory, and I should have asked for your permission in advance, but as you can see, I have been too busy recently. I hope you can forgive me. "

Grant was stunned, then nodded and said nothing more.

"That's good. Grant, my captain, you go over first. By the way, there are three guys sent by the military. They are also in the hall. The information of these three people has been sent to your captain's room. , they will be your interns in the future, and you will be their mentor, Grant, teach them more useful things, we need more powerful battleships and excellent captains."

"This, I'm afraid, is not good," Grant frowned and said, "All captains are appointed by the Imperial Navy."

"Don't worry, it's just a warship in the galaxy. It's used for defense and does not violate the relevant regulations of the empire."

Grant nodded and then left Li's room.

After a while, Grant came to the hall. Although he couldn't stand the nobles and politicians, the captain still found fun in the crowd. He naturally joined the military circle. They were both soldiers, and they quickly There was a common topic. Although the naivety and arrogance of the space force on Reach made people laugh, their respect for Grant and their desire to become stronger were also real, which made Grant really unable to hate them. Lovely people. Just treat it as a pastime. With this thought in mind, the captain happily chatted with the local military personnel on Reach.

On the other side of the hall, there was also a conversation, which was more plain and reasonable, but it did not make people feel happy at all.

"Philip Adams?" an old man in a black dress asked a golden young man. "I didn't expect that the Adams family would be in such a state of decline today that they would send a young man like you to attend such a grand ceremony!"

"It turns out to be old Count Nathan Vanderbilt." Philip Adams seemed to have not heard the old man's ridicule at all. After the beautiful young man saluted the old count respectfully and naturally, he said, "My grandfather often talked about you. , he admires your fighting spirit very much. At your age, you can still be on the front line, which is not something that everyone can do. You are really strong and strong. I sincerely see that you are still so healthy. I’m happy and hope you can take care of yourself in the days to come. After all, our generation has limited knowledge. Without seniors like you to show us the way, it would be troublesome.”

"Hmph, he is indeed a brat of the Adams family, he has a sharp tongue." Old Nathan sneered and said, "But it's only been a few years. I wonder if you can still be so leisurely next month."

"Oh, are you talking about the public information bill that will be reviewed by the House of Representatives next month?" Adams smiled, "The family did not regard this bill as a problem at all. This will not be an obstacle to the Adams family. The House of Representatives This bill will not be allowed to pass and the people need a free voice."

In the history of thousands of years, many capable politicians have tried to end the rule and monopoly of these big families. Having a nominal superior consul above their heads was nothing to those politicians. Before Li Lai For most of the time, the consul's palace was nothing more than a decoration. The real enemies of the government are the aristocrats who have usurped the actual power of the government. But these attempts have all ended in failure without exception. There have been eight proposals similar to the "Public Information Act" instead of ten, but so far none of them has been able to pass the House of Representatives.

The reason is very simple. In a democratic society, congressmen do not represent themselves. They represent the wishes of the voters behind them and the ideas of the people. As the actual controllers of the news media, what the Adams family is best at is inciting public opinion. Under the overwhelming media propaganda and news bombardment, ordinary people can easily follow the trend. For those who control the media propaganda, they must Mobilizing people is not a difficult thing.

Therefore, the Adams family has never been afraid of those congressmen, because the people's ideas are under Adams' control.

To put it bluntly, from the perspective of the government and the nobility, the people are like lambs. Both parties must try to influence or control the thoughts of these lambs. The "Public Information Act" is a signal from the government. Once the bill is passed, then A slew of bills to restrict the disease-controlled media will pour out like a flood from the floodgates.

"Oh, it sounds like it's true." Old Nathan's smile was full of disdain. "Actually, the people in your family are scared to death right now. It's not wrong to say that they are in a mess. My Friends, you and I both know that the reason why the House of Representatives has been resisting the "Public Information Bill" is because the Consul's Palace has been silent and no one is in charge. Naturally, they can let you do whatever you want. But it is different now. Our Archon is no longer a mysterious being, he is on this ship. If he says a word, your Adams family will be finished!"

Philips smiled and said, "To be honest, your thoughts are the same as those of the elders in the family. But I don't think so. At this time, what the consul should do is to win the support of public opinion rather than offend all the media. I believe that the consul The officer is a smart man, and with a formidable enemy in front of him, it is really not appropriate for there to be turmoil in the rear."

"Do you really think that all of your reporters are uncrowned kings? In peacetime, it may not be so easy to restrict speech, but now is wartime. The war is not over yet, and those green-skinned monsters are still raging on the ground. At this time, he can easily strangle the lifeblood of your family with just one sentence!"

Philip sighed. Old Nathan had made it so clear that he could no longer pretend. As old Nathan said, the ancient Adams family behind Philips has encountered great changes that have not been seen in thousands of years. As long as the "Public Information Act" is passed, the government can openly set up a political censorship room in every media. Whether future publications can see readers will no longer be the editors and editors-in-chief, but Those political reviewers.

To put it simply, the people in the past saw what the Adams family wanted them to see, and in the days to come, the people will see what the government wants them to see.

For any authoritarian government, the first thing to do is to control the media and public opinion. Rather than spending time arguing with those opposing voices, it is better to eliminate those opposing voices.

"Nathan, you are an old earl. Where has your aristocratic demeanor gone? Even if you are right, my Adams family is like a candle in the wind, but are you fine? Buried in this heart The mineral deposits on the planet were not buried by your ancestors. Those minerals do not belong to your family. All these mineral companies can be taken over by the government with just a decree, not to mention that people may not even see it now. With your family’s fortune, what kind of company did they set up? What did the newspaper say? Well, I remember it said that the mineral deposits on the planet are larger than those on the surface of the planet. It’s more abundant and easier for people to mine.”

"Everyone, it doesn't have to be like this. We are all having a hard time now," the speaker was James Rockefeller, who is also the contemporary head of the Rockefeller family. He is over sixty years old, but he still looks like he is still about forty years old. The silver is neatly combed, and a golden monocle is placed on his nose. He looks like a good gentleman, but it is such a person who secretly controls the currency circulation of the entire Reach Star, thereby temporarily Spread the Rockefeller influence throughout the world.

Even among the nobility, among the three ancient aristocrats, the Rockefeller family is still half a point higher than the other families. So when James Rockefeller spoke, old Nathan and young Philips wisely kept their mouths shut. , as if listening.

"Minerals are the basis of all industries. No matter what our lord wants to do, whether it is to build a large number of infrastructures or to militarily bring Reach into the abyss of war, no matter what he thinks, he needs minerals. Whether it is to build a large number of warships , weapons, or anything else, he cannot do without those basic minerals. He cannot put his lifeline in the hands of others. The same is true for public opinion and monetary economy. We are all too sensitive and too important. The position is up," James sighed and said, "Everyone is having a hard time. I hope to have the honor to invite you two to an afternoon tea in a few days. Maybe we can discuss an effective method that can help Zhiyuan. Star can help us get through this difficult time again.”