Section 56 The Universal Pot-Bearer - Mutants
Second, it is the top management of Hydra, who doubts whether they can win the war after the matchmaker military and mutants start a war. And if you can't? Will it eventually lead to mutants really replacing humans and becoming the masters of this world?
Don't wonder why the top brass of Hydra have this doubt, in fact, the military of the matchmaker country has a terrible record in recent years.
Whether it is against Viet Nak, or against Afuhan or Yirak, the military of the matchmaker country has all started the war with an overwhelming advantage. The result? Either a gray defeat, or a quagmire of war from which it cannot extricate itself.
In such a situation, how can you make the top brass of Hydra not worry about whether the matchmaker military can win the battle against the mutants? In particular, it was Tom who had just given the senior management of Hydra a lesson of more than dozens or three thousand.
Third, it is the matchmaker military that is worried that if its own side goes all out to push the matchmaker military to start a complete war against mutants. There is a possibility that their presence may be inadvertently exposed to humanity, especially S.H.I.E.L.D.
As the mastermind behind the development of the world in recent decades, Hydra is certainly well aware that there is no shortage of wise people among mankind. There are also many large organizations that are outside the national government, such as S.H.I.E.L.D., that are determined to defend the interests of humanity. This is also the reason why, although it has actually grasped the power of human countries, the hydra still chooses to lurk and forbear.
"Since we can't reach an agreement, let's let the number of votes ultimately determine whether or not we support the matchmaker's military to wage an all-out war against mutants."
Seven dark shadows, you look at me, I look at you, in the end, they couldn't convince the other party, or decided to use voting, the most dish-boiled method.
"I'm for it..."
"I'm against it..."
"I'm for it..."
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"Four against three, in favor of the matchmaker military to completely wage war on mutants. Well, let's hope that our decision today won't ruin the great situation that we have worked so hard to achieve over the years. ”
Four shadows voted yes and three against. A Hydra executive who stole the opposition vote reluctantly put down his hand.
"So, this matter is decided..."
As soon as the words fell, a dark shadow disappeared in the conference room. And then there's the second and third...
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"Well, the family has made a choice, and has decided to support the matchmaker's military to start a complete war against mutants. Hurry up and separate the people who are contacting us, and quiet the messy venue. Then, everyone worked together to build momentum to force the Secretary of State and Mr. Powell to accede to the military's demands. ”
Within minutes, Congressman Stern received an answer from Hydra's top brass. Pulling out his phone, he showed the large Y letter he had received to all the Hydra Councillors around him.
"No problem, little things..."
"I'm going to contact our people, but it's a lot harder than quieting the people in this room. You know, Councillor Stern, we're a little bit of a man... ”
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I have to say that Hydra's infiltration of the media government is really thorough. However, in just five minutes, the venue that had just been demolished and was like a vegetable market instantly quieted down.
At this time, several Hydra parliamentarians who had been surrounding the state minister, responsible for pestering him and dragging him out of time, also received instructions and left one by one.
"Whew... Whew... Sweating profusely and with a dry mouth, he blew the microphone dissatisfiedly. Signaling everyone in the venue, as well as the cameras on the big screen, all turned to themselves:
"Gentlemen, you must understand that what we are doing now may well determine the future of our United States and indeed of the planet. So, please stop arguing fearlessly and think calmly about your decision, okay? ”
"There is no need to think, immediately declare war on mutants, this is the demand of our mediator military, from top to bottom, all the time."
As soon as the state minister's voice fell, a general of the military stood up and said loudly.
"However, your appeal threatens to ruin the peace of the world, which has been so hard to attain. Also, we have a good image that we have built up over the years. ”
In an instant, one member of Congress stood up and denied it.
Councilor Stern frowned, then leaned sideways to his Hydra companion and whispered, "Find out who this person is, and if you don't have any power, send someone to his house to greet his family." ”
After speaking, he was nodding his head, and the companion on his left side leaned towards the Hydra companion sitting on his right: "Let's start, I'm really fed up with these clowns." Do they really think that they can decide their own destiny? ”
Councilor Hydra on the right side of Councilor Stern nodded, then stood up directly and said, "Since everyone can't convince each other, I propose, let's vote by a show of hands." The number of votes will determine whether or not we declare war on mutants. ”
"W-This isn't good, why don't we discuss it again?"
The state minister took a handkerchief lightly and wiped his sweaty head. He had realized that once he started voting, then the development of things would have to break free from his control.
"Agree to vote..."
"Agreed..."
"Same..."
In an instant, 80 percent of the councillors agreed with the proposal of the Hydra congressman to the right of Councillor Stern. Although there are some people who don't know the truth and don't know the herd, most of them are Hydra councilors.
"Vote? Well... ”
The state minister put down the handkerchief in his hand lightly, he actually wanted this matter to drag on like this, and he did not agree with the matchmaker's military to completely start a war against mutants. Well, the reason, of course, is not that he sympathizes with mutants or anything. Rather, he, like the current president of the matchmaker, is about to face a change. I want to put it off and leave the trouble to my next session.
"Well, the result of the vote: 82 percent are in favor of an outright war against mutants, and 10 percent are against going to war. Also, 8 percent chose to abstain. ”
In an instant, the picture on the big screen in the venue changed from a weak-hearted and light face to a column-like voting ratio. In just a few minutes, the question of whether or not to start a full-scale war with the mutants was answered.
"Well, I'll need to ask Mr. President about this decision. Councillor Stern, you will preside over the next meeting in my place. ”
The state minister saw that something was wrong, and decisively chose to run away. I went to find the outgoing president of the matchmaker who could replace him.
"Vote for the election? It's all bad stuff for us Hydra. Moreover, in the so-called civil rights country of the media country, what else can a president who is about to leave office and who is actually out of all his strength? ”
With a disdainful smile on his face, Congressman Stern stood up from his seat and sat down in the chair seat where the Secretary of State had just sit:
"Rancid, we've all seen the results of the vote. Let's talk about what you want from the military for the upcoming all-out war against mutants. ”
A general stood up and looked at the four stars he was carrying on his shoulders, which were obviously the people who spoke for this meeting and the matchmaker military:
"First of all, we need the full cooperation of officials from all states and counties to search for and arrest mutants. Second, we need a decree and a large budget to reward the ordinary people of the matchmaker country who report the mutants hiding around them. Finally, we need the full support of the major arms merchants, especially Stark Industries. To completely eliminate mutants, the necessary weaponry is of course indispensable. ”
"So, Mr. Tony Stark, what do you and your Stark Industries say?"
As he spoke, Councilor Stern, and most of your members in the room, shifted their eyes to a corner of the room.
As mentioned earlier, in order to hold this meeting, the media military specially invited three parties from the military, politics, and business circles. The business community here mainly refers to large arms manufacturers such as Stark Industries, Hanmer Industries, and the Osborne Group.
"Tony, wake up..."
Seeing that everyone in the venue was looking towards him, Pepper Pepper Pepper, who had come with Tony Stark, hurriedly pushed Tony, who was leaning against her and falling asleep.
"Huh? What's wrong? Is the meeting over? Can we go home? ”
"Mr. Tony Stark, we're asking if you can provide the matchmaker military with the necessary weapons to support their upcoming all-out war against mutants?"
Councillor Stern's face was a little stiff, but he still managed to maintain a hypocritical smile.
"Huh? Is it going to be fully developed against mutants? "I don't know why, mention mutants. Tony Stark instantly thought of Tom, who in his opinion, was unmatched in a short period of time:
"As for the weapons support, I think the councillor and the general may have amnesia. We at Stark Industries decided a long time ago to close the weapons department.
Today, we at Stark Industries have long since transformed into an energy-based enterprise. Isn't it the same as looking for fish for hair and earthworms for bones? ”
In fact, it's not Tony Stark's temper this time, it's mainly that the research and development of his Mark II has entered a critical matter, and he has been at home for two days and two nights. That's why I haven't been asleep since I entered the venue.
"So, that means Stark Industries doesn't sell arms anymore, right?"
Councillor Stern looked at Tony Stark and asked, word by word.
Tony nodded, "Of course." We don't make it anymore, how can we sell it? ”