Him and their stars

Of course there is no way around this.

Commander Tatos, who was loved by the people and the middle class, has resigned due to illness, and now Marshal Esco is only the acting head of state. Before the Ice Valley City incident, he was just a vice president with no specific powers. To put it bluntly, he was just a vice president. The mascot, which represents the voice of the alliance's military and military-industrial sectors, has not even been formally elected to parliament before. When it comes to his ability to talk nonsense in Congress, his combat effectiveness is indeed far inferior to that of most professional members of Congress.

Not to mention, the opposition alliance has a particularly combative female politician.

"Now, another two months have passed, and the situation in Ice Valley City is still chaotic. In the past month alone, there have been 189 strikes and riots in the country. 12 of them even occurred in the Central Sector . Tell me, distinguished members, when citizens entrust their rights to you, are you just standing by? Please ask yourself, what is it that we need to do most now?”

There were loud cheers in the parliament hall.

Of course Krell knew that this was the Alliance Senator Mrs. Emita Parmetin, the most dangerous opposition leader in the current government.

But in fact, just five years ago, this lady, who was less than fifty years old, was just a widow from the upper class.

Her husband's name was Sylph Parmedin. He was a former member of the board of directors of the Guerrilla Association and an S-class guerrilla. He died in the line of duty while performing a rescue mission from a galaxy-level disaster. However, before he died in the line of duty, he had saved hundreds of millions of lives.

In short, a hero.

In addition, it is common sense that high-ranking psychics cannot be short of money.

The widow of a hero who also has a large inheritance will naturally be very famous. In addition, a wealthy widow who has no children or other miscellaneous relatives is of course more famous.

In fact, the upper class is also full of "auntie, I don't want to work hard" petty open-minded people, don't think that they are superior.

However, this lady rejected all sincere and insincere suitors, used all her property to create a charitable foundation focusing on the welfare of poor people and lower-class children. Then she told the media that she had no children, so the children at the bottom who were rescued by her were her children.

If it's just talk, it's just a show; but if there are actions, it's not graceful to talk about it.

And Mrs. Pametin is indeed the latter. She went deep into slums and remote star areas and did many practical things. She saved at least tens of thousands of poor families and changed the lives of countless children. She is definitely the kind of person who can achieve immortality with great merit. figure.

For such a person, when she announced that she wanted to enter politics, she was naturally attracted by various factions in the alliance.

Who wouldn’t like such a moral saint with great popularity among the people? Even if it is used as a mascot, it must be the most cost-effective type.

However, who would have thought that this widow who spent the first half of her life as the beloved wife of a hero who tyrannized all the money, and who became a charity worker after she was in her forties, originally thought she would be a noble lady who could be a good vase at most. After entering the political arena, , can actually instantly transform into a beast with fangs and claws?

Many people forget that before she got married, she was actually a lawyer and a university lecturer. She was even a member of the debate team when she was a student.

"Your Excellency, Commander Escode, you have just proposed a so-called special military aid. Is it really the most urgent measure under the current situation? I have great sympathy for the people of the earth who are resisting the tyranny of the empire, and I have always Condemning the atrocities of the Galactic Empire! However, our people, your voters, the taxpayers of the Alliance, your food and clothing parents, they are the ones who need help. Their welfare, their hope, and their future are all. It’s your responsibility! We want to give them hope, not war!”

The noise in the parliament became louder and floated out from behind the screen, as if the entire office was brought to the parliament.

However, even through the live broadcast, Krell, as a psychic, could tell from the noise of the TV projection that the cheers and curses that were disturbing were basically half and half.

Well, half and half, this is indeed a very bad sign. Claire Belmont couldn't help but think.

At this time, the noise in the room quickly weakened. Someone turned down the volume on the TV.

The middle-aged man sitting opposite Minister Finn seemed a little restless. While he turned down the volume of the TV with rough movements, he finally couldn't help but complain: "She rejected our volunteers at first! Then! She rejected our intelligence support! Then, she rejected the interest-free war loan proposal three times in a row, but only voted in favor of the war refugees. If we hadn't signed the contract for the God-class dreadnought with the community early, maybe she would have done this. But even so, she also said that she would set up a special congressional investigation team to ensure that there are no problems with the arms provisions between us and the community in recent years.”

If so, it would be very nerve-wracking. Claire Belmont thought. The liquidated damages we have to pay are actually quite high. Even if the alliance government can afford it, Tata Shipyard and Poseidon Shipyard certainly cannot afford it.

"Now, her hand has reached the field of national defense and security. It's just 200 billion in military aid, and it's in the form of weapons. Can this cause any burden to the alliance's finances? Doesn't this woman know that weapons are also business. Business can bring circulation! Circulation can guarantee the wages of workers, the income of entrepreneurs, and the tax revenue of the country. More importantly, the longer the earthlings persist, the better the business will be. Why don't you understand such a simple thing?"

This well-dressed middle-aged man does have a very social elite face, but his resentful eyes and cursing mouth completely destroy its overall harmony.

Claire frowned slightly. He knew that this congressman Sabin actually played the role of a firm anti-imperialist in the parliament. He has always been known as a republican and democratic fighter. He even said tough remarks such as "overthrow the Galactic Empire", "we should not live in the same era with the tyrants of the imperial era", and "it is our mission to make the tyranny disappear".

He has always been advocating that the alliance should fully support the community's war of resistance, and he can be called an old friend of the people of Earth.

However, Claire Belmont knew that before he received campaign funds from Raytheon, this guy was actually an intellectual who followed the lead and was very cautious.

But now, this congressman behaved like a Losan humpback lizard on steroids. He continued to ramble on: "Minister, this woman is slandering the current government led by Marshal E, attacking our sincere patriotism, and destroying our determination to fight for justice! This is a blatant betrayal! If the community is really destroyed under the attack of the alliance, this is the tragedy of democratic republic! It is the tragedy of justice! How dare she?"

"Calm down, Senator Sabin." Admiral Finn Berenkast laughed loudly: "Calm down and drink a glass of cool ice cola. No matter what kind of fire of anger, the first sip of ice cola will extinguish it. If not, there is a second sip."

Mr. Sabin subconsciously said "Oh", took the bottle of ice cola and swallowed a big sip, and then the whole person was like a balloon that was punctured, and deflated on the spot.

"So, what do you want me to do?" Minister Finn laughed again.

"We should fight back. It's not right for her to say this now. She must have received instructions from someone, and she must have ulterior motives. Behind her, there must be enemies of the alliance. Your Excellency, we can't let go of the enemies of the alliance, we can't let go of the enemies of democracy and the republic!"

Member Sabin began to beg again, with a look of crying blood, as if he would die here if your minister didn't agree.

"Member, please let me sort out your point of view. You mean that Mrs. Parrotin may have instructions behind the scenes, and some actions need to be taken, right?" Admiral Finn said.

If it were normal times, an experienced senator should not give others a handle, but after a brief hesitation, he gritted his teeth and nodded vigorously: "We should pay attention. At least we have to investigate it."

Admiral Finn interrupted the other party: "I understand what you mean, senator. Thank you for sharing."

"But, Your Excellency..."

"I say, thank you for sharing, another glass of iced cola." The minister picked up the second can.

The congressman couldn't help but move his mouth, and the tonsils in his throat trembled a few times, and all the words that followed were pressed in his throat, and he couldn't say them anymore. He opened the can and gulped down two mouthfuls, then left the office dejectedly holding the cold tin can.

At this moment, his figure and shoulders looked particularly hunched and tired. Although he was well-dressed and handsome, he was completely depressed, and his energy and spirit seemed to have been drained away in an instant.

An old technician who was fired from the factory at the age of 50 would not be so depressed. Generally speaking, only bank business managers and real estate salesmen who have been optimized to society can be of this kind. Claire Belmont thought.

In short, as if an unemployed business manager, Congressman Sabin just walked past Claire, as if he didn't notice this living person at all.

The latter waited until the congressman completely left the office before letting himself sit on the sofa.

Admiral Finn Berenkester seemed to have only noticed the other party at this time, but he just nodded slightly.

"It should be a taboo for a congressman to visit the Minister of Intelligence, not to mention that he is asking you to privately investigate another very popular congressman. Mr. Sabin, do you not want to act anymore? I have the impression that he has always been a conscientious gentleman. How come his thinking level has fallen to this level after being a congressman for several years?"

"Mr. Sabin is a member of the Defense Expenditure Audit Committee and manages the money bag of the Intelligence Department. Isn't it reasonable for him to come to my office and sit down?"

The intelligence minister of the alliance answered in a nonchalant tone, his eyes still facing the TV over there, as if the senator lady who was giving a speech was his dream lover who was haunting him and he couldn't see enough.

"The relevant agencies have conducted an analysis and Marshal Esco will not have any chance by the time of the general election next year. If the ruling party can't come up with any reliable candidates, the change of regime is bound to happen." Clare smiled.

Minister Fenn shook his head slightly: "The key issue is that this ambitious congresswoman is not ready to wait for the election, but wants to impeach Marshal Esco for the early election."

"As a result, the ruling party will not even have time to select a replacement candidate. Then the person who will take over the Côte d'Azur Palace will definitely be Ms. Parmetin."

"It's hard to say, the water in the Blue Palace is still very deep." Admiral Finn said: "However, once the regime changes, many large companies will need to find new spokespersons in Congress."

"No wonder Mr. Sabine is so anxious."

If Marshal Esco steps down, he will be marginalized as a member of the parliament and will almost lose the possibility of re-election. And we also know that under the alliance system, a washed-up politician is worse than a washed-out actor.

"However, the impeachment has indeed passed. Marshal Esco was at best mishandled, but it cannot be said to be an irreversible fundamental mistake. Moreover, the election at this time... is objectively good for the empire."

There is a saying that Krell still sympathizes with Marshal Esco, the acting commander.

This man who did a lot of practical things when he was the Minister of Defense can be regarded as a very capable coordinator of military affairs and armaments. However, when he reached the position of commander-in-chief, he had to bear the brunt of all the attacks from opposition parties, neutral factions, and leaders of allied countries. This was something that he, as a soldier, could not handle.

So, didn’t I tell you this at the beginning? Not to mention the commander-in-chief, even the deputy commander-in-chief you can't hold it any longer, so be cautious at every step. But who told you to have such shallow eyelids?

If you do something wrong to yourself, you will not live! Krell thought. However, as a meritorious soldier of the country, he should not have ended in such an ignominy way!

Admiral Berenkeist showed a bloodless sneer: "Whether it is an irreversible fundamental mistake does not depend on the nature of the matter itself, but on the consequences after time fermentation. What Mrs. Parlotin said is Yes, after Ice Valley City, the security situation across the country is indeed deteriorating. It is indeed not a good thing to be involved in an all-out war with the empire at this time."

Claire remained silent and just raised his eyebrows.

"Well, in the Connaught Alliance, security has always been a matter of metaphysics. There are always riots in our frontier sectors, and there are often second thoughts in the Union Republic. But this time, the turmoil has spread to our home sectors, and even Nephi. The MPs are aware of the danger. This is the most serious situation."

Krell continued to remain silent, even smiling a little.

"Well, even if there is turmoil in the core star region, it will not affect the country's national destiny."

To put it bluntly, the empire has fought more than one civil war in its history. Does the alliance enjoy eternal peace? The destiny of the nation over the millennium has never been achieved by just playing nice with everyone.

Creel then nodded: "Yes, Mr. Minister. The turmoil has increased at this time. As long as it can be controlled, it is a good thing. Just like a sick person, giving out a low fever may also be a kind of self-control. The process of healing.”

Admiral Berenkeist glanced at the other party and sneered: "This is not something someone like you can say."

"You shouldn't stick to stereotypes. Back then, I was also a person who had screwed screws, knocked steel plates, and been a model worker." Krell is still very proud of his past. Then, before Admiral Finn could speak, he suppressed his smile: "But, it's too coincidental and too fast. Your Excellency, the current changes are not like a low-grade fever, but more like urticaria. Don't you think? Minister, I actually agree with Senator Sabin. There must be a force behind Mrs. Parmetin.”

This week I’m going to take my little cat to a BJ, so I’m going to do some metaphysics for a week, just Jiang Zi