Since the position of prime minister will be handed over sooner or later, why should I be the one to stick my neck out now?
He was pushed out to be the scapegoat, a thankless and arduous task.
......
John Jack sat motionless in his office chair, hesitated for a moment, then gritted his teeth and dialed the office intercom:
"Please call the Minister of Culture, Schnock, in."
"Okay, Prime Minister."
A few minutes later, the lean, over-60-year-old Culture Minister, Schnock, pushed open the door and walked in:
"Your Excellency, you wanted to see me?"
“Yes, Mr. Schnock, please have a seat. Let’s talk alone,” John Jack said politely.
Schnock found a chair and sat down: "Prime Minister, I was just about to report to you."
"Nine museums across the country, with a total collection of 27.86 million items, have been moved into three different underground safe deposit boxes."
"The final sealing of the warehouse has been completed. Starting today, all personnel are strictly prohibited from entering or leaving."
"Hmm, good work efficiency, Mr. Schnock. What I'm about to say might be a little inappropriate."
"Your Excellency is too kind. Please go on."
"Mr. Shunok, do you really think that our British nation can effectively deal with that Eastern man named Lin Dong?"
"Your Excellency, would you like to hear the truth or a lie?"
"Of course it's the truth."
"Okay, my point is, no! The example of Gaul is right in front of us."
"So... even if we hide the entire nation's wealth, it won't help?"
"Yes, Your Excellency, there is an old Chinese saying: 'Those who understand the times are heroes.' I think we should learn from Italy."
"A wise person is one who adapts to circumstances?"
Prime Minister John pondered:
"That's well said!"
“Mr. Schnock, I have a method that, if implemented effectively, should be able to resolve our current predicament.”
Schnock was both surprised and delighted: "There really is such a way? That's wonderful!"
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