Upon learning that Li Shi had returned and was convening a meeting, all parties on Blue Star did not dare to neglect their work and immediately put down what they were doing.
The first to arrive was Zhao Changsong, after all, this was his home court.
He thought only Li Shi was there, but he didn't expect Chen An to be there too.
"Hello, I'm late."
Li Shi replied: "It's not too late. I'll give you a document. Take a look at it first."
Next, no matter who comes in, they will receive the document and find a seat to sit and read.
The content of the document is the war mobilization letter issued by Tianqiong.
It is said to be a mobilization letter, but in fact it is a mandatory order.
The mood gradually became tense, and the vast majority of people showed resistance to the war orders.
Half an hour later, Chen An signaled Li Shi to hold a meeting.
This is not the sky, Li Shi has absolute authority, which is completely different from his respectful attitude towards Chen An.
He took the stage and said solemnly, "War is inevitable. This is the decision made by the parliament. What we need to discuss is how to select the people and who will be responsible. Zhao Changsong, you speak first!"
Zhao Changsong wiped the sweat from his forehead and replied, "Since it's a parliamentary decision, we will definitely obey it. The federal government will fully cooperate, and I hope the military will also cooperate."
He passed the buck to the military.
Song Qiancheng quickly said, "Five hundred million people is too many. We can't gather them all in a short time. Can we ask the parliament for a little more time?"
Someone immediately retorted, "The Blue Star Guard has over a billion troops, and there are also a large number of reserves. How can they not be assembled?"
Song Qiancheng didn't reply, and the general beside him refuted: "Mobilizing 500 million people is not a simple matter. It involves too many issues from all aspects. If there is a mutiny in the army, who will be responsible?"
It sounds reasonable, but Chen An knows it's nonsense.
Fuyao had already conducted a detailed investigation into what the Blue Star Guard was like.
Is the information public?
"Don't be in a hurry. Wait a little longer. I want to see the attitude of everyone present."
The two sides then engaged in a debate.
The military talked about how difficult its situation was, not only was its finances cut every year, but it also did not receive enough resources.
The other side says that military spending is increasing dramatically every year and has become an economic cancer on the Blue Planet, slowing down the progress of the entire civilization.
Initially it was just a verbal confrontation, but later there was even a tendency towards physical violence, and the energy in the conference room became increasingly violent.
Bang!
Li Shi slapped the table.
"Anyone who dares to take action will be charged with treason. Zhao Changsong, what do you think?"
Zhao Changsong glanced at Li Shi and then at Chen An. His heart was in turmoil and he knew he had to make some choices.
The problem is, he doesn't know how to make the right choice.
After a brief hesitation, Zhao Changsong gritted his teeth and said loudly: "The Blue Star Guard is actually less than 500 million people, so naturally we can't gather them together."
When these words were spoken, the whole audience was shocked.
The people on Song Qiancheng's side remained silent and did not refute.
"Keep going." Li Shi reminded.
Zhao Changsong said, "The problem of unpaid soldiers in the military is very serious. There are even a large number of family-run fleets, which are dragging down the finances of Blue Star."
Li Shi asked: "Why didn't you tell me?"
Zhao Changsong said helplessly, "First, you're very busy in the Sky, and it's rare for you to come back once in a thousand years. Second, the Blue Star Guard controls a large number of information channels and assassinates federal officials, making everyone feel insecure. More importantly, even if I told you, you wouldn't believe it!"
This made Li Shi feel a little embarrassed. He had indeed received many complaints before, but he didn't pay much attention to them.
It’s not that he deliberately condones it, but his focus is on the Sky Council, and according to the rules he cannot interfere in the political affairs of Blue Star.
The two sides are not in the same system at all.
"Song Qiancheng, what do you say?" Li Shi asked.
Song Qiancheng was very calm and replied, "Existence is justice. Many things cannot withstand further scrutiny. Even Zhao Changsong is not necessarily clean. Old Zhao, you are not unaware of what your grandson-in-law did in the 706 Fleet, right?"
"You..." Zhao Changsong was speechless and unable to speak.
Song Qiancheng went all out and named all the senior federal officials.
Finally, he even said to Chen An, "Many of Professor Chen's students are in the military, and what they do is not clean. If this matter is to be thoroughly investigated, I'm afraid he will be implicated. Everyone, we are all family, there is no need to waste time. It's just 500 million soldiers, right? Start conscription tomorrow and send all those low-ranking people over. They are a waste of resources anyway."
Many eyes looked at Chen An, wanting to know how he would respond.
Chen An's response was simple. He said lightly, "If you make a mistake, you must be punished. No one is exempt."
Song Qiancheng sneered and continued, "If you really want to punish me, there will be rivers of blood."
"Why is there such bloodshed? Did the military launch a coup?"
Song Qiancheng didn't respond. A radical general shouted, "If there are too many corrupt officials in the federal government and the people are suffering, we have the responsibility to overthrow them and create a new regime."
“Puff!”
Chen An couldn't help laughing.
He stood up and paced in front, pulling open the long curtain of light.
"One billion soldiers, 500 million of them on idle payroll. This is a miracle in any civilization. Even in the fallen Dark Tide civilization, they couldn't do this."
"When a fleet commander dies, his son takes over. When a battleship captain dies, his son also takes over. It really broadens my horizons."
"The regular fleet was originally equipped with tenth-generation hyper cannons, but they were replaced with sixth-generation cannons because they could sell them at a higher price."
"What's even more incredible to me is that there's actually a fleet engaged in the slave trade. They're selling Blue Star people to other planets, or even selling other races to Blue Star. Haha, what a Blue Star Guard."
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