Chapter 367: Wavering Attitude
3:15 p.m. Pen "Fun" Pavilion www.biquge.info
In the fully packed White House auditorium, the flashing lights kept flashing, but the slightly chaotic sound gradually disappeared.
The noise subsided at a rapid pace, and everyone in the auditorium couldn't help but sit up straight and look seriously at the podium in front of them.
The atmosphere was solemn and solemn.
The ceremony was presided over by Joseph, vice president of the United States, who temporarily presided over the work of the US Department of Defense, and now the vice president stands on the stage, full of spirit, energy, confidence and elegance, showing the demeanor and charm of the vice president of the world hegemon.
Everyone in the auditorium was looking at Vice President Joseph on the stage, and the solemn feeling in his heart became more and more obvious, mixed with excitement.
It is said that there is reliable information that a few days ago, a certain dignitary with extremely strong influence in the United States proposed that Atlas could be given a certain military status and that Ellaan Atlas should be given the rank of four-star general to command the US Army.
After all, Atlas is now the first family of the secret service in the United States, and if this family is allowed to get military power, in the eyes of many people, this is too insatiable.
If this proposal is ultimately rejected, the investiture ceremony proceeds as usual.
This year, today, today.
The emergence of the first five-star general of the US military after the end of World War II has become unstoppable.
Whether the impact of Atlas's ascension to the top of the United States is good or bad for the United States, one thing is certain: everyone sitting in the auditorium today is directly or indirectly involved in a major historical event.
And Joseph, who personally presided over the ceremony, had a feeling of creating history with his own hands.
But this feeling is not good, there are excitement, there are worries, there are panics, there are more excitement, very complicated experiences.
"Everyone..."
Joseph coughed, and the sound echoed throughout the auditorium, causing the auditorium to fall completely silent.
"It is now 3:15 p.m. on October 23, and I announce that the award ceremony has officially begun. At the same time, I must also tell you that the real war also begins at this moment. I believe that today is not only the beginning of the investiture ceremony, but also the beginning of victory in the war. On behalf of the U.S. government, I sincerely hope that our army, under the leadership of Marshal Allaan Atlas, will crush all enemies and make the United States a better place after the war. ”
"Wow..."
Warm applause swept through the auditorium in an instant.
At this moment, even representatives of some forces that oppose Atlas's entry into the United States are sincerely applauding.
After all, although today's opposition is powerful, but after really realizing the terrifying destructive power of the world-shaking supreme, the content of the opposition has changed, for Atlas, the entire United States, whether it is supporters or opponents, does not deny that they have strong strength, nor deny that at this stage, the Atlas family is the only force to balance the super masters of the royal family, they oppose Atlas, and now they have changed from opposing Atlas entering the United States to opposing Atlas entering the military.
In this environment, if the leadership power of the secret service system plus a four-star general can buy Atlas, it is undoubtedly the most suitable, but such conditions obviously cannot satisfy Ellahn's appetite, five-star general, this is the bottom line of the entire Atlas family.
If the United States has a request from others, no matter how much it opposes it, it can only accept it at this stage, even if it is temporary.
Everything is because of the war.
Crush the war and win the war.
This is what every American today sincerely wants, so the warm applause is not dedicated to Joseph, but to these beautiful words from Joseph's mouth.
Joseph remained silent, smiled and applauded, and only after the applause subsided a little did he cough again and said with a gentle smile: "Next, I would like to invite President Ulysses to speak." Mr. President attaches great importance to this award ceremony, as a close ally, Mr. President will even personally confer the title on Marshal Al Lahn, for this award ceremony, the White House has great hopes, I personally believe that this is a combination of wisdom and strength. With the wisdom of Mr. President, the strength of Marshal Ellahn, I even believe 100 percent that in the future, with the wise leadership of Mr. President and the tacit cooperation of the military, our country will be even more terrifying than before, and our position will be more stable and unshakable. ”
There was still applause.
But this time, the applause was cold and cold, not the same as the enthusiasm just now.
Mr. President's wisdom and wise leadership, in the future, tacit cooperation, these words, seem to be a little sensitive, Joseph's simple words, it seems to directly show the United States and even the world the close relationship between the President and Atlas.
Is this a demonstration to a few other powerful people who aspire to become presidents?
In the auditorium, many parliamentarians, generals, and even the media had cold eyes, and the applause was extremely perfunctory.
Backstage, Ulysses and Ellahn, who were about to go on stage, narrowed their eyes at the same time, and a trace of annoyance flashed in their eyes.
But the meaning of the two men's anger is not the same.
Ulysses was annoyed by the sparse applause from the audience, and this cold applause undoubtedly represented the voice of a considerable part of the American community, and this voice was against his continued leadership of the United States.
The colder the applause, the more embarrassed Ulysses became, and for a moment, he even felt that his steps towards the podium were a little heavy and awkward.
And Irlahn is angry because of Joseph's words, now the whole United States knows that Atlas and the president have a close relationship, but this close relationship is not publicized at all, and Atlas is also quite positive in the hearts of the entire American people, the savior, the savior of the whole United States, not the savior of Ulysses.
Now Joseph bluntly said that Atlas and Ulysses have a close relationship, and they are facing countless powerful figures, so many things in Atlas have not worked well.
Atlas's support for Ulysses is Atlas's plan, but this kind of support is definitely not without bottom lines and conditions, and after taking office, it will cooperate appropriately with other groups to eliminate other people's antipathy to Atlas and gain a firm foothold in the United States, which is what Atlas should do most, and to do this, it must not be done as an ally of Mr. President.
Not to mention a close ally of a shaky Mr. President.
Left and right.
Letting others know that Atlas is close to President Ulysses while retaining the value and possibility of being co-opted by other groups, and then trying to trade and play with other groups is the most correct thing for Atlas to do now.
But as soon as Joseph's words came out, it was extremely difficult to carry out this plan.
Labeled as a close ally of the president, Atlas and other groups will have a lot of concerns, especially Atlas, now everything is just beginning, the rise of the top giants, reputation, if you can try to maintain it, it must be maintained, if people know that Atlas is a close ally of the president, then it is also a big blow to Atlas's reputation, once it is exposed by the media, Atlas's savior image will be doubted, if people with ulterior motives guide it a little, then the image of careerists and shameless politicians is about to come out。
At present, it seems that anyone can become the person with ulterior motives.
The opposition is leading public opinion, and it is very likely that it will use public opinion to drive Atlas out of the United States after the United States has resisted the pressure of the royal family to reach a new balance in the international arena.
Ulysses can also guide public opinion, and as soon as such public opinion comes out, Atlas, who has not yet gained a firm foothold, can only move closer to Ulysses, so that Ulysses' position has become more and more stable.
It seems that the only way to avoid this phenomenon is to play the role of a close ally of Mr. President and do nothing.
This is definitely not what Atlas wants.
Ellain clenched his fists, his eyes instantly became extremely cold, the muscles on his face twitched, and then his expression returned to calm.
"Father, is Joseph trying to push Atlas to the edge of a cliff?!!, this damn bastard!"
Cato said angrily, he was not stupid, he naturally knew that Joseph's words just now might bring a series of consequences to Atlas.
"Shut up!"
Ellaon said coldly, the light in his eyes flickering violently, obviously thinking about countermeasures.
Cato's mouth moved, and he subconsciously closed his mouth and never said a word again.
Atlas's inheritance is extremely old, and the internal rules are also ancient and strict, in such an environment, the majesty of the patriarch is obviously greater than the warmth between father and son.
"It seems that the personal relationship between Joseph and Ulysses is indeed good. ”
Ellain took a deep breath and said lightly, they have not been in the United States for a long time, and they have not really come into contact with the core of the United States, and they have only heard a little about the personal friendship between Ulysses and Joseph, but looking at Joseph's performance today, it seems that they still underestimate the relationship between the two.
"Father, do you want me to do something?"
Cato hesitated, and spoke, his eyes a little grim.
Joseph's easy words on the stage made Atlas passive for a long time to come, and it was reasonable that Cato wanted to retaliate.
Ellaan glanced at him, shook his head slightly, and smiled indifferently: "It seems that it's time to talk to this vice president again, I need his clear attitude, Atlas now, there is no need for people with wavering attitudes." ”
"Such a person will not live long. ”
Cato lowered his eyelids slightly and said lightly.
Ellain smiled, looked at Joseph who was smiling on the stage and said, "He should also understand this truth." ”