"Of course we should be vigilant," Fernand admitted without any refutation in the face of the federal president's doubt. However, he immediately added in a low voice, "But how we should be vigilant is something that we should think about carefully.
The people were the most difficult to please but the easiest to deceive. They were animals that liked to blindly follow. After a period of propaganda, in the hearts of most ordinary US citizens, the ugly dwarfs of the Wizard Li had already become a close ally of the federation, a selfless friend, and a trustworthy comrade, just like the Atlanteans who had just landed on Earth.
Of course, we can forcefully break this illusion of the citizens with the confidential information in our hands, but if we really do so, they will inevitably know many facts that the government has been trying to cover up.
For example, the tens of millions of US citizens abandoned in the old states of the Earth Federation without any rescue, and the government has no plan to rescue them in the future … "
"But this is a choice that we have no choice but to make due to the harsh situation. The federal government doesn't have the power to rescue all the citizens. This is not the government's fault, nor is it my responsibility!" Rand, who seemed to be condemned by the Secretary of State's conscience, growled in exasperation.
"Everyone in this office understands the truth of what you said and can understand your difficulties, but sir, can you expect the opposition members to be equally reasonable?
Do you think the reporters of newspapers, television stations, and websites will understand that our painful choice is completely out of helplessness?
Do you think the voters will think that the government is doing everything for the national interest and that you have no choice but to tell a huge lie that can't be fulfilled out of public interest? " Fernand's tone became gloomy. "More importantly, do you think the previous policy of the White House is really not wrong?
If all the material resources of the federation had been gathered to build Noah World from the day it was discovered, then it is completely possible for it to accommodate the entire population of the US. However, because of the lobbying of some interest groups who don't want the economy of the old states of the Earth Federation to decline, what did the cabinet do … "
"Enough, Fernand! Enough!" The federal president clenched his teeth and his face became expressionless as he interrupted Fernand's words again. "What we have done before is not important. What's important is what we should do in the future. Tell me what you think?"
"Sir President, I've always thought that politics is like playing chess. There are attacks, defenses, advances, and retreats. We should be tough when we need to be tough and compromise when we need to. Only then can we have the last laugh." Fernand's voice was hoarse and persuasive as he slowly replied, "And now is the time to retreat and compromise.
Right now, the smartest thing we can do is to pretend to be deaf and dumb and treat the Wizard Li tribesmen as our real allies and ask for their help.
If those midgets don't intend to fulfill the covenant to help us, then we can widely publicize that they have no integrity. By then, the good impression the US citizens have on Wizard Li will inevitably be greatly reduced.
If this happens a few more times, those dwarves will slowly become as disgusted by the federal citizens as the Atlanteans … "
"What if they agree?" Rand asked impatiently.
The Secretary of State smiled and said, "That couldn't be more ideal, Sir. Isn't it a great thing to successfully use the power of the foreign world's ally to fight against the foreign world's invaders?"
"But the Wizard Li tribesmen have ulterior motives …"
"The foundation and core interests of the United States have been transferred to the Noah World. As long as the 'migration right' is controlled by the government, everything can be controlled, can't it?" Fernand interrupted the federal president's words with a smile.
Rand was also a good player in political games. After he was enlightened by the Secretary of State's words, his eyes lit up right away. After a moment of contemplation, the tense expression on his face gradually relaxed as he nodded. "You're right, Fernand. Everything will be controllable if we grasp the key point. Even if we want to detonate the bomb in the future, we can also decide the yield.
In that case, my dear Secretary of State, go and look for the Wizard Li ambassador to the United States and inform him that the United States requests Wizard Li to fulfill its responsibility as an ally and send troops to South Africa for revenge … No, go and inform the Wizard Li ambassador to see me.
No, go and inform the Wizard Li ambassador to see me. I'll personally ask him to send troops. All procedures will be carried out in the most prudent and sincere way. "
"Sir President, I must say that you've immediately returned to being an excellent 'chess player' after you've calmed down." Fernand put on his cap again and stood up. "I'll go and see the midgets' ambassador immediately. After that, I'll go and see a crucial 'chess piece' on the 'chessboard.' No matter what, it'll be more beneficial to us if we can borrow the power of Wizard Li this time."
"Crucial chess piece? Oh, you mean that magical doctor, right?" Rand was stunned for a moment before looking at the Secretary of State's back and said sarcastically, "Indeed, it's time to ask him to serve the federation again.
That's right, don't forget to convey my deep gratitude and respect to him when you see him. Also, tell him that I've already prepared a new medal of honor for him. "
"Don't worry, Sir. I'll pass on your words to him without missing a single word." The federal Secretary of State stopped in front of the office and turned his head to smile. Then, he pushed the door open and walked out of the federal power center.
At this time, on the highway 700 kilometers southeast of New Columbia City, Zhang Lisheng was absent-mindedly lowering his head in the co-driver seat of a blue Ford family car that was driving at high speed.
Within ten years from the day when cars began to be popularized in the 1950s, the United States had already obtained the reputation of being a country that was connected by roads.
Before the US planned to build a new city, the first thing they would do was to build standardized roads. Smooth traffic was considered to be the most important link in infrastructure construction. For this reason, in modern times, as long as there was an interstate highway in the desolate areas of the federation, it would be flat, spacious, and timely maintained. Such a habit was naturally brought to the Noah World.
"I feel like I'm driving around the US before I went to college and passing through the desert highway of Kentucky.
Oh, look at the four-lane road outside, the hot sun, and the golden desert. I really miss those carefree days before! " Randy, who was sitting next to the young man, drove the car and looked at the endless yellow sand outside the front windshield as he said in boredom.
"I think other than missing the time before college, you miss that big-breasted girlfriend of yours even more, right? I've forgotten whether she's called Annie or Amy?" Harry, who was sitting in the back seat, immediately teased with a chuckle.
"Shut up, boy! Don't interrupt my lament for the lost peace. I've long forgotten about that big-breasted girlfriend called Annie," The Lavin family's second son curled his lips. "Besides, liking big breasts is a common hobby of men. Compared to your long legs …"
"Hey, hey, my dear brothers! There's still a lady in the car, okay?
We should really take Auntie Lili's car! "Upon hearing that her brother and brother's jokes were getting more and more outrageous, Riley, who was about to fall asleep, shook her head irritatedly and said," Don't the two of you have any other topics to talk about other than women? Why can't you be as calm and mature as Lisheng? "
"Calm and mature? Do you mean that I've been in a daze without saying a word after getting into the car? That's not my character, little sister Riley!" Randy laughed out loud as he answered his sister. Glancing sideways at the black-haired young man beside him who had been keeping his head down, he asked curiously, "Lisheng, Lisheng! Wake up, brother!
We'll reach New New York C in less than 100 kilometers. What are you thinking about all the way here? "
"Oh, I'm thinking about what kind of person Grandpa is." Zhang Lisheng raised his head and smiled before casually spouting nonsense. "Speaking of which, I've seen most of the people in all kinds of professions, but I really don't know any judge, especially the chief judge of the state's appellate court."
"Don't worry, Lisheng. Even though Grandpa Carmen Lee looks a little serious, he's actually very easy to get along with and very humorous. Your uncles, aunts, cousins, and sisters are also very nice people.
Besides, you're so outstanding, so nobody would … "Riley, who was sitting behind the young man, did not hear the insincerity in his words. She comforted him in a low voice but suddenly choked for a few seconds. Losing her composure, she shouted loudly," Oh my God! What did I just see? I-Is that a rainbow and a fountain? How can there be such things in the desert?! "
"What …" Randy, who was driving, was attracted by the exclamation and turned to look at Riley. Following her gaze, he saw a beautiful rainbow hanging in the air under the hot sun in the distant desert. Under the rainbow light, dozens of hundreds of thick water columns were surging straight into the sky.
For a moment, the second son of the Lavin family was too dumbfounded. His hands slipped and he actually drove the car to draw a dangerous'S 'shape on the road. Fortunately, all the passengers in the car were wearing their seat belts so there was no accident.
In the midst of the screams of "Randy, damn it! Drive properly …", Randy hurriedly turned around and tightened his grip on the steering wheel. However, he did not forget to shout out loud, "You're right, Riley! This is really f * cked up! Who would build so many big fountains in the desert?"
"That's not a fountain, Randy!" Zhang Lisheng, who also followed the gaze of the eldest daughter of the Lavin family and saw the rainbow and water column, frowned in surprise. A few seconds later, a sudden realization appeared on the corner of his mouth as he said, "It must be the strong earthquake yesterday that caused the desert to roll and break, causing the underground to spurt out."
"Underground water? Does this desert contain such a large reserve of underground water? That's a miracle!" Randy's eyes widened. "I think this water is enough to build a small oasis city. Perhaps we can even build a big city if we excavate all of it.
This is the land of the new New York State, right? The New Yorkers are really lucky! "
The instant the words of the second son of the Lavin family left his mouth, Zhang Lisheng waved his hand with a smile and said softly, "You must be congratulating the wrong person, right, brother? Don't tell me that you don't care about my news at all? Don't you know that many of the deserts in the middle of the new New York, Washington, and so on are already owned by LS?"
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