Chapter 496: The Way Out of Life (11)

"Trying to assassinate a minister and a parliamentarian is a big deal in the UK. Pen ~ fun ~ Pavilion www.biquge.info carefully speaking, in fact, it is not much. For the big guys, this can probably be considered a scandal, not a crime. "Cecil?? Rhodes's slow and methodical approach to MP Lloyd?? George said.

It was the minister Cecil who was wounded?? Rhodes, Lloyd's?? Councillor George was frightened at best, and although he would have turned into a ghost in the Thames at any later time, Mr. Councillor could not say that he was worse off than the Minister. In response to the minister's statement, the parliamentarian emotionally questioned, "If you say that, wouldn't anyone kill whoever they want?" ”

The minister waved his hand repeatedly, "That's definitely not going to happen." What I am saying is to use this opportunity, to use the levers provided by the enemy this time, to make a choice that is in the best interests of politics. Those people want to kill us because they are really unhappy with our policies, and there is a group of people who think the same way. If we were able to establish a new Britain in North America, the proportion of people who supported us would be preponderant. ”

Lloyd?? Councillor George could understand the minister's words, he frowned and thought for a while, and then suddenly asked, "Your Excellency, those people hate me because my proposal has about land allocation. But you don't seem to have an opinion on that. Your claim must be to seize more colonies. ”

This question makes Cecil?? Rhodes smiled bitterly, and he had to admit the young parliamentarian's acumen, "Parliamentarian, some people are attacking me because some people think that I am forcing the queen to move the capital to North America. It is an unforgivable sin for me to embarrass and suffer the queen as a small subject. ”

Lloyd?? MP George could not believe that what the Minister of Colony had said was true, but there was a validity to it. In Britain, not to mention persecuting the Empress, even angering the Empress is a great crime. After straightening out his thinking, the member asked again: "What is your purpose?" ”

"Make the Canadian Confederation a number of provinces." Cecil?? Rhodes replied cheerfully.

"Does it work?" Lloyd?? George grimaced that North America was nominally a province of very limited significance.

Cecil?? Rhodes said solemnly: "The important thing is not the provinces, but the number of parliamentarians. In this regard, many people think that it can be delayed, but it must be solved if it is delayed. And the Congressman, as long as he becomes a province through Canada, please contact the voters in your constituency, give them very favorable conditions, and encourage them to go to North America as much as possible. I know that there are quite a few MPs who might agree to do so. As long as there are enough immigrants, many things can change. What we have to do is to trigger this process, and if we can't do anything about it. Everything will come to a standstill. ”

The minister's decision made the parliamentarians feel the power in it, and that was the power of a man who had a strong belief in the country. There is also justice in that power, a justice that is difficult for parliamentarians to refuse.

In the end, the two made a decision about the attack, and as long as the other party agreed to their request, the matter would be revealed. In the month that followed, both men pushed hard, and with the original strength, the vote finally began. Representatives of Canada crossed the Atlantic and arrived in England. For the return to becoming a British province, Canada from the Governor General to the Parliamentarians are extremely looking forward to it. Not to mention anything else, the status and status of Canadian parliamentarians will never be comparable to that of British parliamentarians.

There are not many opponents in the Liberal Party, and although the Liberal Party is more supportive of colonial autonomy, it is willing to support the views of its own parliamentarians. There are many opponents in the Conservative Party, and although the Conservatives want to expand their territory, they are not willing to pay too much. In this regard, the Liberal Party is willing to extend the central government's important decision-making power in the country.

The voting process was very intense, and it was customary for lawmakers to say a few words before voting. As experienced voters in elections, actuaries are probably able to determine the outcome of the vote. Liberals vs. rising star Lloyd?? Although George's always discordant MP voted in favor, he went to Lloyd's?? George's side whispered, "Even if I vote for it, you'll lose at least five votes." ”

Lloyd?? George didn't say anything, and it was a very remarkable thing that his efforts as a young congressman could come so far. So it's normal to be jealous of your fellow party members. And what he said is completely correct, after so long a period of policy offense and defense, everyone knows whether all the parliamentarians agree or not. No matter how the actuary calculates, if the bill wants to pass, it will be five to ten votes short. And once this vote fails, the new star Lloyd's?? George had to pay the price, that is, completely lost his political brilliance.

Some members of the Liberal Party are adamantly opposed to turning Canada into a province, even if the party leaders and whips take a stand. Looking at those rooster-like members of the same party who held their heads high, proudly voted against them, and then sat back in their seats, Lloyd's?? George himself muttered something in his mouth.

Those who can work with Lloyd?? George's competing Liberal MPs voted in favor with all sorts of gloating expressions. Because they know it in their hearts, they act easily and even a little frivolously. For the most part, those on the same front are even less popular than the enemy. Lloyd?? This is especially true of a rising star like George.

Once the Liberals have cast their votes, it is the turn of the Conservatives to come to the bench to vote. There are naturally those who support expansion, such as Cecil?? Rhodes and those who were like-minded with him. Many Conservatives want to support their own party's position and will never allow the Liberal Party to easily gain guidance.

With the last dozen or so members left in the ballot, everyone agreed that the situation was settled. No one thinks those MPs will support the Liberal Party, let alone Lloyd's. George, this hairy boy. But the result of the vote was already surprising, and the original judgment of five to ten votes was actually only three votes apart, and as long as there were three people in support, the proposal would pass. The first seven of the remaining dozen or so MPs voted against, which made many in the Liberal Party look happy.

The last five people are the big guys, Cecil?? Rhodes and the big guy looked at each other, and the sharp eyes of the two were engaged in a clash of wills. The big guy took the lead in turning his head and voting, "Yes!" ”

This result made the parliament boil in an instant. No one expected this vote to be in favor.

"Against!" "Against!" The latter two voted consecutively.

Then there was a dead silence in the council hall, and the situation changed to a suffocating situation.

"Yes!" The fourth place expressed its position.

Then all eyes are on the last man, who will decide everything. The British voted without ink, and the last one voted for his decision, "Yes!" ”

No shouting, no talking. Those MPs who voted for it were puzzled that many of them were not very in favor. It's not because they don't approve of things in Canada, but they feel that according to the rules, Lloyd?? George did not offer enough in exchange, they only supported it because of the demands of his comrades or the whip or their unwillingness to oppose it in public.

The opponents did not expect that the final decision on this reversal turned out to be a few people who everyone thought would not support it.

In the silence, the Speaker struck the hammer, 'Boom! Boom! Boom! ’

"Resolution passed!"

The dead council was filled with all sorts of voices, rejoicing and angry, and those who did not understand what was happening. Of course, the Governor General of Canada and the MPs stood up at the same time, and then sang the British national anthem "God Save the Queen" despite the disregard for all the MPs, and they were the only ones who were the most pure and happy.

Lloyd?? Councillor George stood up dumbfounded, and the biggest feeling in his heart was, 'I actually won?' By the time the last few voters voted, the legislators were in despair.

"Congratulations!" "Well done!" Someone around Lloyd's?? What did George say, but Lloyd?? George simply turned a deaf ear. The approval of a plan by a young parliamentarian to decide on the country's policy was an almost unheard of event for Parliament.

The next day, Lloyd's?? George immediately returned to his constituency, the municipality of Carnarvon, which was similar to the English city, where the big bourgeoisie had bought up all the land suitable for agriculture during several economic crises, and the establishment of large farms had left the city with a large number of impoverished people. The small-scale peasant economy cannot compete with the big farms.

"Citizens! Do you want to own land? "Lloyd's?? George shouted out to the assembled poor people with such an opening statement.

In March 1893, a large fleet of more than 100,000 British sailors sailed to North America. These British people are basically low-income people on the island of Great Britain, or more bluntly, they are a group of people who are completely poor. The new Canada has now become seven provinces, with the southernmost province providing these poor with land and agricultural tools. Of course, these poor people were also provided with the right to vote.

Lloyd?? Councillor George personally led the team, and Cecil, the Minister of the Colonies, came to see him off. Rhodes. The minister said in a flat tone: "Be careful of being harassed by the people over there. If these people arrive in North America and find that things are not as they thought they would be, they will probably hang you. ”

This is more of an encouragement than a threat. The councillor laughed and said, "Your Excellency, before they hang me, I will lead them to hang those local scum." ”

"Huh!" Cecil?? Rhodes smiled, but didn't comment on the question, "By the way, Councillor, I found that all the doors you pass through now will be closed. Can you tell me why? ”

Lloyd?? MP George was a little overwhelmed, and he couldn't tell the Minister that the abduction had left him with too strong memories of horror. As long as there is no closed door behind him, he will feel a strong sense of unease. Those who attacked him rushed in through the door that was not closed.

Thinking for a while, Lloyd?? Councillor George replied, "I've been shutting the door behind me all my life. You know, it's a must-do. When you close the door, leave everything from the past behind, whether it's a good achievement or a frustrating mistake, and then you can start again. ”

The head of the colonial minister had a sharp eye, so Lloyd?? Councillor George felt his heart pounding, and he suspected that his words had not been agreed by the MP at all, or that MP had seen through what was going on. However, a moment later, the colonial minister kindly raised his hand and patted Lloyd's?? Councillor George's shoulder, and then the palm of his hand rested on the young man's shoulder, "Very good answer!" Hold on to that position. Honourable. I've worked so hard for the UK it is today, and now the process has finally begun. Are you willing to continue this business and make Britain a greater nation? ”

"Of course! That's what I wish for, too! "Lloyd's?? Councillor George replied loudly.

"Well, that's what the two of us are working together. I've arranged for some friends to meet with you, here's their list, and I'll go see them when you get back. "The Minister of the Colony took back the press in Lloyd's?? Councillor George took out an envelope from his bosom and handed it to Councillor.

Received the gift from the Minister of the Colony Department, Lloyd's?? Councillor George followed the crowd and boarded the ship that was about to go west. The gangway is retracted, and the whistle sounds. While shouting and waving as hard as they could, the councillors finally crowded to the side of the ship and condescendingly saw Cecil, the minister of the colony. Rhodes looked up at him, then took off his hat and waved at him.

Just as the councillor also waved his hat to sign, he saw a man with a low brim quickly through the crowd and communicate with Cecil?? Minister Rhodes slammed into his arms, then slipped into the crowd like a slippery loach. And Cecil?? Minister Rhodes's figure froze suddenly, and after less than ten seconds, he slowly leaned forward, and the whole person fell to the ground.

A day after the boat sailed to the sea, Lloyd?? George MP received a message from the Minister of the Colonies, Cecil?? Official news of Rhodes' assassination. The councillor then walked back to his cabin and closed the door tightly. 'Trying to assassinate a minister and a parliamentarian is a big deal in Britain. Speaking carefully, it's not that big. For the big guys, it's probably a scandal rather than a crime'. The minister's words half a year ago were once again clearly remembered by the parliamentarians, and when the minister said this, the parliamentarians already thought that it was more unreliable. For half a year, he thought it was just a casual remark by the minister. His Excellency the Minister now has proven to have a deep understanding of the brutality of politics.

Who did it? The lawmakers were eager to get to the bottom of what happened. But he found that with his own ability, there was no way to figure out what he was doing. Just as he didn't know who was going to kill him, and he didn't know how His Excellency the Minister got the news. The things of those big people are like the world under the dark water, no matter how wide your eyes are above the water, you can't see through it at all.

Is it just a silent death for the sake of the country? Lloyd?? George suddenly felt a strong fear, those people were able to kill the minister, would they let the councillor go? The sense of panic is getting stronger, Lloyd?? George could barely breathe, he curled up on the bed and shivered, completely unaware of when his end would come.

After such a night, when the sunlight poured in through the portholes, the councillor finally felt some illusory courage. He subconsciously tidied up his clothes, only to find that there was something hard in the inner pocket of his chest, and when he took it out, it was the minister's letter before leaving.

Lloyd?? It occurred to Rep. George that His Excellency knew a lot of powerful people, and perhaps these people would finally find out the truth of the matter. He hurriedly opened the envelope, and there were many words written densely on the stationery inside, which didn't look like a list. The parliamentarian read in the early morning sun.

"George, if I die, I can tell you that it's inevitable. In order to be able to determine the policy, I broke a lot of rules and did a lot of actions that the top people thought needed to die. As for who did it, believe me, I don't know. ”

It turns out that ......, Lloyd's?? George had a sudden realization. Despite the great credit to the British Empire, at least Lloyd's?? George thinks the credit, but in the past six months London has been less and less rated by the Minister of the Colonial Department. One of the most important reasons is that he broke the rules.

"George, I must be jealous to say, you don't have to worry about your safety. As a rising star of the Liberal Party, getting rid of you is tantamount to declaring war on the entire Liberal Party. And I'm just an outdated figure in the Conservative Party, and even if that new era is something I'm trying to promote, these people will be convinced that it's better for people like me not to enter the new era. With your cleverness, I'm sure you know exactly what it means to find out the truth of the matter. So forget about that and keep going. By the way, I have given all the money I have to the British Empire in my will. So I guess my tombstone must be very shabby, so I'll get rid of you one thing. My epitaph, please write this, this man gave everything he had to the British Empire, which he loved so much. ”

I don't know when the tears began to be in Lloyd?? George's face flowed. Despite knowing Cecil?? Rhodes foresaw death, despite knowing Cecil?? Rhodes didn't complain at all, despite knowing Cecil?? Rhodes was even happier that his life's work had finally started at the forefront, but Lloyd's?? All George wanted to say was 'unfair'!

People who love the British Empire so much, but because of the rules of the British Empire, they were silently sacrificed, and the murderer behind the scenes will probably never be known, and probably the murderer will not be found. It's really not fair!

But Lloyd's?? George was well aware that this was the case. Without the help of the minister, Lloyd's?? George himself had sunk into the Thames by this time and was nowhere to be seen. If we want such a tragedy not to happen again, and if we want such sacrifices not to be wasted, there is probably only one choice left, and that is to promote the progress of Britain and make Britain a better country.

The grief was not relieved by such an epiphany, and in the tears of the whirling, Lloyd?? George fell to his knees beside the bunk, as if in Cecil?? Next to Rhodes' coffin. He crossed his fingers together, lowered his head and choked up:

Our Father in Heaven,

Hallowed be your name.

Thy kingdom come,

Thy will be done on earth,

as walking in heaven.

Our daily diet,

Give it to us today.

forgive us our debts, just as we forgive our debtors.

that we may not be tempted,

Deliver us from evil.

For all is yours in the kingdom and in the power and in the glory.

Forever, Amen!