2120 London in Confusion
Even if Benjamin is an excellent politician who knows how to be happy and angry, in such a diplomatic situation, he really can't get over his face by letting his political opponents be so humiliated.
"My Chancellor of the Exchequer, you seem to be in charge of a little too much, do you want to interfere in the municipal administration of London?" said Benjamin, who accused Gladstone of ambition, knowing that everything he said today would eventually reach the Queen's ears.
Gladstone's current government position is Chancellor of the Exchequer, and he is directly under the leadership of Benjamin, but who can control this great god except the Queen? Benjamin has a headache when he sees him.
The leader of the opposition party is still the most threatening Liberal Party, and his ability to debate with a sharp mouth is unrivaled in Parliament.
Since Benjamin took office, there have been four plans for financial appropriations that have led to the rejection of this cannon barrel, and every parliamentary debate has been a fiasco for Benjamin.
This is the real political enemy, Benjamin knows very well that Gladstone has his eye on the prime minister's throne, and he is also capable of winning the title.
However, no matter how powerful the subordinates are, they are also subordinates at the moment, and in such a large-scale state visit ceremony, the subordinates must have the appearance of subordinates.
Benjamin felt a deep sense of apprehension, and he stared at Gladstone, confused. It is said that Gladstone is not such a person who does not know the general situation, and a politician of this level still has the most basic view of the big picture.
Is it possible that Gladstone has no fear to deliberately seek trouble for himself on such occasions, such a transgressive thing? Is he determined to launch a general attack on me? Is this a charge to declare war?
Gladstone's qualifications are no worse than Benjamin's, the two are of the same rank in politics, their ages are very close, and Gladstone has defeated Benjamin in several debates, so it is natural that such a strong opposition party leader will not be afraid of the threat of the prime minister.
Gladstone raised his hand and motioned for his entourage to raise the mirror, he straightened his bow tie and said indifferently: "Dear Prime Minister, please don't forget, I am not only the Chancellor of the Exchequer, but also a citizen living in London, can I not blame London for such a chaotic and inefficient level of management?"
"Please don't forget, this is the first state visit of the emperor level of the East and the West in human history, and the whole world, including our descendants in the future, is watching, and you want to leave a stain on chaos?"
"You can afford to lose that person, but I can't afford to lose ...... Hehe, 200,000 people? It's ridiculous, and I don't know where you got your staff, this analysis is simply childish and ridiculous!"
"I remember, half a month ago, I wrote you a letter, in which I have already reminded you that this event is estimated to be attended by more than 400,000 people, haven't you seen it?"
Benjamin was dumbfounded, his mouth was full of bitterness, of course he knew the letter, but the subtle arrogance revealed between the lines of the letter made him very unhappy, and by the way, even Gladstone's reminder was taken as a deaf ear.
Now that I think about it, this is probably Gladstone's poisonous ploy, ostensibly a reminder but said it in very harsh words, deliberately provoking himself.
When I threw the letter of advice in the trash, I buried the truth that I would attack later, and at least I had a reputation for not accepting criticism.
In other words, the more chaotic the ritual at this moment, the greater the crime will be, if there is really a trampling or falling into the water, and a few more people will die at that time, Gladstone will definitely make a big fuss and attack himself desperately.
This is a clear trick for yourself! But this set has not yet been broken, who told you to stop other people's suggestions? Who made you underestimate the scale of this grand event?
In the final analysis, it was because of Benjamin's arrogance that he looked down on this group of yellow-skinned monkeys in China, and in his heart he estimated that the event of 200,000 people was already an overestimate, how could it reach more than 400,000?
There is no regret medicine to sell, Benjamin no longer quarrels with Gladstone, quickly took the pen and blank letter from the secretary's hand, and quickly wrote a note.
"Give this to your police chief, he can take this note and move the garrison outside the city at will! Both the army and the navy will cooperate with your ......."
"Yes!" the prime minister ......" the officer saluted, shoved the briefcase into his pocket, turned around and ran back.
"It's not bad...... Gladstone said with a smile, "I'm afraid it's almost seven o'clock at the moment, what time will the letter for help from the National Police Agency be delivered to the barracks? How many hours will it take for the army to come in?"
"Can you make it in time for ......the ceremony to begin?
"That's enough!" Benjamin whispered as he walked over to Gladstone, "what time is it? Can you see the big picture? If you want to attack me, there's a chance when the welcome is over!"
"As you just said, the whole of Europe, including the history of mankind, is paying attention to this grand event, and when the time comes, it will be the face of the empire that will be disgraced, what do you have to gloat?"
Gladstone deliberately made a scared look, "Oh...... My dear Prime Minister, are you going to rebuke me? Are you utterly disappointed in me? God, you have wronged me so much that you have turned a blind eye to all my efforts?"
"I only see your cynicism! You don't attack my financial plan in the council, even if you do me a lot!"
Gladstone turned his head and didn't bother to look at Benjamin, "Oh, my Prime Minister, you only see my badness......? I'm really bored with myself, I have specially mobilized more than 3,000 members of the Liberal Party to wipe your ass, and now I have formed a volunteer team to take to the streets......"
"Hey...... I'm afraid that at this moment they have already started to work with the police to clear the traffic, and my efforts can only be exchanged for your reprimand......? Gee...... It's really ......."
Benjamin's head grew big when he heard it, and he suddenly realized that he had won the trick, and Gladstone was determined to make himself embarrassed!
Damn, he secretly organized the Liberal Party to help the police maintain order on the streets, so that he couldn't attack people to watch jokes or ignore the overall situation.
It's over, and now I have to lose points in front of the queen.
At this moment, a neutral voice sounded beside the two: "Two gentlemen, can there be less disputes? Now we must solve the problem, not exacerbate the ...... of the problem."
"Even if the Liberal Party has 3,000 people on the streets to maintain order, it is a drop in the bucket, and if it wants to deal with the 400,000 people who are watching the ceremony, the existing police force will have to be doubled......"
"In the final analysis, it's still up to the army! I suggest asking the royal family for help and letting the Praetorian Guards send some out! After all, the Praetorian Guard's barracks are in the city, and there are a thousand garrisons in Hyde Park!"