The Chou Rien, popularly known as the "Senate", is the seat of the Bundesrat and the House of Representatives, the highest authority of the government and the legislature. The existence of such an institution is probably the only criterion that can reflect whether the country is a "modern civilized country with democracy and freedom" that is magnificent, right? Anyway, this is the case in Lu Xi's hometown, as long as there is such a thing as a council, it is not a problem whether the lives of the people are dominated by the cult patriarchal law or the bloodline theory, or whether the gangsters rule the country and the white people who are invited into the house by the bigwigs to read as refugees and write Tianlongren, it is not a problem. Anyway, with this institution, no matter how brain-dead things happen in their own country, they will have a "name" that is particularly easy to take advantage of.

In addition, in Lu Xi's view, the Senate is of course very old-fashioned, but the "People's Court" is not popular at all. From this point of view, the Arcane Gate Lords of the Federation are still ugly compared to the financial chaebols and energy and arms giants of the Great Beacon Country. Why do most people think that magicians are highly intelligent groups?

The last time he came to the Azure Palace, Lu Xi came to listen as a "magic apprentice" and a "disciple of a famous family", but it didn't have much effect, and he didn't leave a good impression at all. And this time, he came as the main character.

As the former commander of the Fourth Legion, "Conqueror of Orgrimmar", Lu Xi ascended to the rostrum amid the cheers of all the councillors. As a veteran of the Federation, Master Russell personally put on the Admiral's emblem and the "Order of the Blue Sky", which represents the highest honor of the Federation. On the opposite side of the parliamentary seat, the speaker sitting in the chairman's seat in the first three rows, no, Master Turner clapped vigorously, and his face was almost laughing. I don't know, I thought it was my own son who received such a commendation.

At that moment, Lu Xi felt that he was not much different from the clown of the circus for fun. He thinks that he can resist not taking out the World Tree Scepter and blowing up all the legislators with dignified smiles in the audience, and he also copes with all the cuts with an impeccable business smile from beginning to end, and he begins to admire himself.

Then, Lu Xi officially accepted the position of Admiral of the Federal Central Fleet conferred by the Führer and the new Minister of War, plus the position of Headmaster of the Dugubao Military Academy.

Incidentally, the Minister of War is Field Marshal Harold Keelings, who has been retired for ten years and is now over 80 years old. He was already the commander-in-chief of the Federal Army before he retired, and now that he is back in the mountains, it is understandable that he will be promoted to a higher level.

Although this old man was also born in a famous family, he is only a side child who is not taken seriously, and he has not been taken much care of in his studies and career, and his personality can be regarded as a rare open-minded and pragmatic among the children of the door valve. He served in the front-line combat army for a period of time in his early years, and he did get acquainted with many friends of life and death who were born to civilians, and he still has some pity and attention to the people at the bottom.

In fact, as a spellcaster, he can be regarded as an excellent - a golden 8th order magister; As a high-ranking officer or even a commander-in-chief, although his ability is mediocre, he still has at least some integrity. During his tenure, he did not particularly prevent the illegal acts of the nobles, but he also did his best to protect and promote some middle- and high-ranking officers whose families were not so noble, but very capable, especially some "non-professional" soldiers who had grown up on the front-line battlefield. It can be said that the efforts of the Federation, which is dominated by the incompetent and self-righteous "elite bureaucracy" and the even more incompetent and self-righteous gatekeepers, have been able to maintain a minimum of combat effectiveness.

Such a person, of course, could not be considered a political ally of Master Russell, but at least he would never be an enemy.

Now, although Master Russell is already the head of state, the Gatelord faction still controls the voice of the parliament. If he really wants to sit in the chair under his ass, the gun should be in his own hands, it is political common sense - but Rassell's plebeian faction has no roots, and there is no one to succeed him. On the other hand, Speaker Turner Wielanbart is preparing to nominate his ally, Fleet Chief Herburis, to the post of Minister of War. If they are really allowed to succeed, Master Russell, the head of state, may really be useless.

At this time, the old Marshal Kiessling, who had been retired for ten years, did not know why he was still thinking about it, and ran out to run for the Senate, and soon won a landslide victory. In this way, it is logical that Master Russell, the chairman of the committee, who has the power to form a cabinet, proposes to let the old man serve as the Minister of War.

In terms of seniority, merit, prestige, and influence in the army and at home, even after ten years of retirement, the old marshal still completely destroyed the greasy and fat old bureaucrat of Helberis. Speaker Seaweed Daddy felt that he had nothing to say, so he could only sigh that his old rival Zhen Nyima was lucky and had no choice but to give up.

In any case, Marshal Kirlings is considered a quasi-ally, and at the very least, he should be a neutral who can do practical things, and as long as the most important position in the ruling council does not fall into the hands of the enemy, it can be regarded as a victory for Master Russell.

"Young man, do a good job." His Excellency, the former marshal who had retired and turned into a civilian official, patted Lu Xi on the shoulder, not hiding his appreciation at all. He glanced at Mencius, who was standing not far from the rostrum, who had already hung up the rank of marshal, and lowered his voice again: "That guy is just a transition, and his position will be yours sooner or later." ”

Uh, marshal...... No, as the Minister of War, the so-called head of the three chiefs, is it really good for you to show such a blatant scorn in front of the other three chiefs?

"Sooner or later, my place will be yours." The old man added: "It's just that, young man, you have to learn to face the current situation in a different way. Routine work is also very important to the army, and a pure warrior who can only make meritorious contributions in the actual combat unit cannot command the whole army. ”

"In other words, do I have to learn how to be sanctimonious?" Lu Xi raised his eyebrows and couldn't help but say a very unpleasant joke.

"That's it." The other party replied as a matter of course, as if he was not offended at all, and said earnestly: "If you want to understand that the person sitting in this position must know how to hide his emotions, then it is exactly so!" So, it's no different from the battlefield, right? In other words, it is more exhausting than on the battlefield. ”

Since it's such a draining thing? Why would you want to come back? Isn't it good to stay at home and make fun of grandchildren? Lu Xi wanted to ask this question for a moment, but as long as he looked at Herpolis, the director of fleet affairs who was as white and round as a dough, Lu Xi could probably understand the old man's thoughts.

Incidentally, the chubby Director of Fleet Affairs, Helpolis, has no position on Master Rasser's newly formed ruling committee, but still holds the high position of senator, and sits in the first three rows of the council.

Regarding the promotion and awarding ceremony of senior officers such as Lu Xi and Mencius, it can only be regarded as the first topic of the Azure Palace today, and it was soon announced that it was over, and Lu Xi's agenda as the protagonist in the Azure Palace came to an end. He was soon ushered into the auditorium on the side of the hall, and even sat in the exact same position as the last time.

"So, let's move on to the next item." Master Rassell, who was already the chairman of the federal ruling committee, sat on the rostrum and looked at the seats across from him. As he spoke, his eyes met Speaker Turner Wielambat, who sat on the high platform in the center of the first row of the legislature's seat, and they met for several seconds.

"First of all, about the state fiscal ...... in the third quarter of this year"

"Wait, Your Excellency! Before that, we have more important things to solve, right? The second-row senator, dressed in white robes, stood up and loudly interrupted Master Rassell.

What kind of problem would it be for a member of Congress to interrupt a formal statement by a head of State in a formal setting? Anyway, in Lu Xi's memory, this kind of thing should not happen in a normal country, even if it is an enemy of life and death, it should be at least polite on this occasion.

This congressman looks tall and burly, with a loud voice, and looks like a big man, but unfortunately the level of politeness is not as good as that of a primary school student. Under normal circumstances, if he was so prodigal, he would probably be gathered by the parliamentarians present...... Well, it's all MDZZ, right?

"Yes, Elder Perrion is right!"

"Such an important matter, Your Excellency, you can't just fool it around."

"We are the representatives of the people of the Federation, and we have the right to know everything!"

"That black moon appeared, don't you give a little explanation? You have to be ashamed, shameful! ”

…… In other words, the average of federal parliamentarians is about the same as that of elementary school students, right? Lu Xi couldn't help but roll his eyes, but he was not surprised at all when he found it.

"Indeed, the rise of the Black Moon has a particularly great impact on our kingdom, far more important than the country's finances. Compared with this, the national budget for the third quarter can be mentioned later. Darren Dandy Lane, who is still serving as Chancellor of the Exchequer, whispered in a consultative tone. Although his performance was very humble, his words directly connected Rassell to the army.

This is a middle-aged man who is seven or eight points similar to squinting, but his bearing is more calm, and at first glance he is a big man with a deep sense of morality, let's just call him old squinting.

However, then again, when will the black moon of Rausch be more important than the country's budget? Are you, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, selling py to Daddy Seawe?

Master Russell paused slightly, put down the thick stack of papers in his hand, and removed the eyes that rested on the bridge of his nose. He glanced at the enemy members who still had an overwhelming majority in Congress, but they did not move, as if they were lions facing the fierce neighing of a pack of hyenas.

"A normal celestial change, Master Daeron, I never knew that such a thing was worth discussing in the Azure Palace." One of Master Russell's close friends, the newly promoted Minister of Lands and Transport, Rokel Beson, said coldly: "In comparison, if we don't determine the budget for the next quarter as soon as possible, I can't even determine the frequency of grain ships to be sent to foreign countries. ”

Professor Bessen was an academic scholar-bureaucrat, a former professor at the Federal Central University, who was good at actuarial science and co-ordination, and was also a rare "early economist" in the Middle Ages, who valued the interference and regulation of the national production and commercial networks by the state administration. If it were in Oakland or Virginia, such a good man would have been given a heavy responsibility by the rulers who were eager for talent, right? But in a country like the Confederation, ruled by spellcasters.

"Professor Bessen is not a spellcaster, so he still can't understand the seriousness of the situation!" A magician-born patriarch smiled sarcastically, and almost said "Shut up, layman".

"Yes, it's a secret story from one spell caster to another." Another lawmaker said with a smile. He wasn't prepared to hide the superiority in his words.

So...... What is it exactly? What's there to be proud of in knowing this kind of thing?