Tomorrow's Ark is too real

Chapter 761 Are You Afraid Of Pain?

This regular meeting of the Yuan Council is still going on, but Xia Feng is no longer listening carefully to the follow-up discussion.

In other words, he was not listening carefully to the discussion, but observing everyone's expressions.

In fact, as he thought, the discussion on disarmament in the second half of the meeting was still very weird.

The focus of disarmament was initially set on the border military region. A collegial officer proposed to disarm 10 people on the grounds that the international situation was stable.

Not surprisingly, this view was opposed by most members of the Yuan Council.

Victoria is surrounded by the sea on almost three sides, and the only southern border is the door and window of the country. Even if there is a possibility of excessive defense force, the army cannot be reduced. This is the principle.

Seeing that most people were determined, the focus of disarmament was shifted to the Southern Military Region. The reason was that the Southern Military Region was too scattered.

Next to Speaker Leffle, a middle-aged collegial officer said with a bad expression.

"As we all know, the economy in the southern part of the empire is very sluggish, and due to geographical reasons, the cities are too far apart and lack connection. This has led to the southern military region having to garrison troops in every large city."

Another collegial officer squinted his eyes.

"Master Bida, is there any problem with this? The number of infected people in the south is almost twice that in the north. Isn't it natural to strengthen the garrison of large cities?"

The collegial officer known as Mr. Bida snorted softly.

"Of course there are problems. The economy in the south is so poor, but the annual military expenditure is comparable to that in the north. Under such circumstances, I think it is necessary to reduce military expenditure through disarmament."

As soon as these words came out, some nobles who were still hesitating before could not sit still.

Everyone talked at once.

"Lord Bida, the law and order in southern cities is already a bit chaotic. Large cities generally have concentrated areas for infected people. They have been disarmed many times before. Now, isn't this an increase in security risks?"

"Yeah, the garrison branch of the Southern Military Region is already a radish and a pit."

"Lord Bida, I think your proposal is playing with fire."

Facing the accusations of several people, the collegial officer known as Bida leaned on his seat, puffed out his stomach, and said disdainfully.

"If a certain place is destined to catch fire, let it burn. When the time comes, directly suppress it with armed forces, and make an example of it. In the future, we will ensure that no one will dare to cause trouble again. Instead of worrying about catching fire and increasing your own fire prevention costs, it is better to just let it go. No matter, it just happens to be able to filter out the existence that is a potential threat to the empire."

This statement has no sense of responsibility and no overall perspective at all. It is even hard for Xia Feng to imagine that this view is expressed by members of the Yuan Council, the core institution of the empire.

It seems like playing hard to get, but it is actually stupid.

Moreover, this view is mixed with strong hints and established cognitions.

Because of the limited interaction between cities and inconvenient transportation, general large cities must have garrisons, not only to prevent so-called "riots", but also to increase the fault tolerance rate in the face of various emergencies .

Such as heavy snowfall, floods, gang fights, large-scale traffic accidents, vicious incidents that the security bureau cannot handle, and even refuge during natural disasters, etc.

However, the collegial officer named Bida didn't say a word about this. What he wanted to express in his words was that the garrisons established by the Southern Military Region in various cities in the south were entirely for the purpose of guarding against local infected people.

This is blatant discrimination.

This is not Ursus. Although ordinary people have always tacitly discriminated against the infected, the subjective and undisguised discrimination of the powerful is still too shocking.

Fortunately, the Yuan Council is not full of arrogant guys like Bida. On the contrary, when it comes to issues of principle, most members still maintain an objective and fair attitude.

Seeing that the atmosphere was a bit frozen, Speaker Leffle coughed softly.

"Ahem, today we are only discussing the possibility of disarmament. To make a real decision, we have to discuss it with General Aumon, Commander-in-Chief of the Southern Military Region, and Chief of the Imperial Army, Chief Frey."

Xia Feng breathed a sigh of relief, and after a long time, it turned out that it was just talking on paper.

The government does not understand the military, and the military is not involved in politics. In theory, the Yuan Council has great powers and can even deny the decisions of the royal family, but in reality, this situation is very difficult to happen.

The regular meeting of the Yuan Council is like a group of grandpas and aunts discussing where to buy a house, but when the real decision is made, it is still necessary to listen to the opinions of the son who is working outside.

In this case, Xia Feng is not so restrained.

During the discussion, Xia Feng sat in the corner of the last row and raised his hand.

"Master Leffle, I have a small suggestion or question, can I say it?"

Leffle nodded.

"Xia Feng, you are a member of the Yuan Council, so of course you can speak."

Xia Feng stood up, opened his big eyes and said innocently.

"I don't understand why the adults have been entangled in the issue of whether the Southern Military Region should disarm. Since it is necessary to disarm and save military expenditures, why not cut the Northern Military Region or the Central Army?"

As soon as the words fell, Xia Feng's question received a fierce response.

Several nobles sitting near Xia Feng spoke out first.

"How could it be possible to disarm the Central Army? What nonsense are you talking about?"

"Young people are too disrespectful. The Central Army and the Northern Military Region are the top priorities of the empire. If you hand over your guns, who will meet the enemy when an accident occurs?"

Xia Feng stared at innocent big eyes.

"Aren't you talking about disarmament? You didn't mean disbanding all of them on the spot. As you said just now, the northern part belongs to the hinterland, and the law and order are very good. When there are two major military regions guarding the situation, it is not normal to disarm a small part in order to save military expenses. of?"

At this time, Lord Luoda in the collegiate table spoke.

He looked at Xia Feng contemptuously, like looking at an idiot.

"What do you know, you brat? With the economy in the north, even if the central army recruits another 30 troops, it can support them. The situation in the north and the south cannot be compared at all."

This statement surprised Xia Feng, and he immediately asked back.

"Master Luoda, what do you mean by that? I don't understand. The economy is still divided into north and south? Does the south belong to the Victorian Empire? Are you trying to split?"

"Snapped!"

Luo Da slammed the table, shaking the teacup on the table.

I saw him yelling at Xia Feng loudly.

"What are you kid, you dare to put a hat on my head, but you are the gangster leader of an infected person, do you really think that Princess Verin took you?"

"All right!"

Speaker Leffle interrupted Roda's fury just in time.

"Lord Luoda, this is a regular meeting of the Yuan Council. Anyone can make comments. Please pay attention to your words."

Luoda's attitude was obviously used to being arrogant, even on this occasion he had no worries at all, and he had the posture that no one needed to give anyone's face.

Of course, his attitude was completely reasonable. As the patriarch of a first-level noble in the north, except for members of the royal family, if he didn't want to give face, there was really no need to give face to anyone.

With a heavy snort, Luoda narrowed his eyes and stared in Xia Feng's direction.

"Boy, don't think that you can do whatever you want if you make some achievements. If you overestimate your strength, be careful that all previous efforts will be wasted and the gutter will capsize."

In the face of such clamor, Xia Feng's expression did not show any anger.

Feeling Maren Leger desperately pulling his sitting hand next to him, Xia Feng smiled apologetically.

"Lord Luoda's lesson is that I made a slip of the tongue, and I will definitely pay attention to it in the future."

Seeing that he had given up, the others who echoed just now muttered like an elder preaching to a junior.

"Young people must know how to read words and feelings."

"This kind of thing is not something you can get involved in."

Xia Feng had an open-minded and sincere look on his face, he just nodded repeatedly and didn't say anything else.

The meeting continued until noon, and none of the three issues were finalized. The staff in charge of the records sorted out the transcripts and nodded to the Leffle Council.

Leffle stood up from his seat.

"Okay, let's stop here today. Thank you all for coming to the meeting in spite of your busy schedule. The important content discussed in the meeting will be submitted to the royal family and Chief Yarlin for serious discussion. The next regular meeting will be in three days. I hope everyone can attend as normal, and the meeting is over."

After Leffle announced the end of the meeting, several collegial officers in the front row, including Luoda who had just scolded Xia Feng, left the conference hall in a swaggering manner.

Some of the remaining aristocratic gentlemen left behind, and some were communicating in small groups in low voices.

After the people gradually dispersed, Maren Legg persuaded Xia Feng with a somewhat embarrassed face.

"Xia Feng, there is no need for you to stand out in the situation just now. You are a newcomer in the Yuan Council. To put it bluntly, members like you and me who do not have important positions have no right to speak at all."

In Maren Leger's view, Xia Feng's behavior just now was completely eager to stand out, or it was called trying to find a sense of presence.

Xia Feng smiled casually.

"It's okay, isn't this the first time in my life, I'll understand later."

"Well, as long as you know."

Then Maren Leger looked at his watch.

"It's noon now. Do you have any plans for the afternoon? Let me treat you to a meal."

Xia Feng stood up from his seat and patted his buttocks.

"No, I have an appointment, see you later."

The first regular meeting of the Yuan Council was over, Xia Feng called Ah Guang in the lounge of the administrative building, and the two went downstairs together.

The entrance of the administration building.

After starting the car, Ah Guang asked curiously.

"Brother Feng, what did you say at this meeting?"

Xia Feng sat in the co-pilot and stared at the front quietly.

"I didn't say anything, they were all trivial matters."

At this moment, Xia Feng suddenly saw the Luoda collegial officer from the meeting just got into a black car parked in front of them.

Taking a deep breath, Xia Feng said calmly.

"Ah Guang, are you afraid of pain?"

"What? Afraid of pain? How can I, a big man, be afraid of pain?"

"See that car in front of you?"

"I see."

Xia Feng stared blankly ahead.

"Follow it, fasten your seat belt, step on the accelerator at the next intersection, and hit it."

(End of this chapter)