Chapter 154: Secretary of State Ross
"There's no problem with your memory." Li Congxin shook his head lightly: "Now there is a technique called image synthesis, and it is very simple to add some poor people to the original video. ”
The reason why he is so sure is not because he believes that Captain America's spirit can defeat Hydra's brainwashing, but because he has absolute confidence in his golden finger.
After the return of the American team, Li Congxin let him listen to the "Pure Heart Mantra" single for half a month.
With the current level of his "Heart Purification Mantra", even if Hydra finds a psychic supernatural and uses a psychic gem to brainwash the American team, half a month is enough to completely wash away all the negative effects.
His eyes narrowed slightly, and Li Congxin not only sneered and said: "I said that why did Hydra suddenly stop for so long, and the co-author was waiting for me to announce the cast and completely hammer the work of the American team in Nirvana Pictures." ”
The video about the American team was very short, but the follow-up reports and comments were very long and professional, and it was obvious that there was a mastermind behind the scenes who was secretly guiding public opinion.
Fingers unconsciously began to tap on the table, thinking about what the other person would do next. Qingfeng's voice suddenly sounded in the living room: "Sir, Secretary of State Thaddeus? Mr. Ross came to visit, did you invite him in? ”
Thaddeus? E. Ross?
Hearing this name, Li Congxin didn't know that this thing was the old man of the Hulk's predecessor, the Ross general who had been holding back his bad and doing all kinds of things?
Unexpectedly, after making a fuss about Hulk and hate, although he couldn't continue to stay in the army, he became the secretary of state.
Such political skills should not be underestimated.
The appearance of Secretary of State Ross saved Li Congxin a lot of thoughts, the opponent's second chess game has already fallen, of course, there is no longer any need for him to speculate, just listen to what the other party has to say.
"Let him in." Li Congxin sat on the sofa, crossed Erlang's legs, and had no intention of going down to greet him.
Since you are not a good person, then I will be polite to you?
A moment later, a tall and capable old man walked into the living room with his head held high.
It was Ross, who had officially moved from general to secretary of state.
Seeing that Li Congxin didn't mean to get up to greet him, Secretary of State Ross couldn't help frowning slightly, but he didn't say anything on this issue, but chose to get straight to the point.
"Now there is a video on the Internet that is very unfavorable to the captain, which is being hotly discussed by the general public."
"That video was faked!" The U.S. team immediately stood up and retorted.
But Secretary of State Ross came to the two of them very calmly, and said in a calm tone: "But now the voice of the people in the whole country is very high, for this reason, Congress has convened an extraordinary meeting, and you have made a regulatory agreement on superheroes, you can take a look at it first." ”
Sokovia agreement?
Li Congxin's eyes showed a sudden look, until this moment, he finally knew what role the government played in the whole incident.
It must be Li Congxin and Tony's strong personal strength that caused their covetousness and jealousy.
They want control!
The agreement that Secretary of State Ross came up with will certainly not be called the "Sokovia Agreement", but the "Superhero Code of Conduct Agreement."
Although the name has changed, the content is a change of soup but not a change of medicine.
It basically requires that superheroes represented by Captain America, Tony and Li Congxin must be approved by the United States Congress before they can take action, otherwise it will be considered illegal.
At the same time, the losses caused by superheroes in the operation are also borne by the government departments.
After a brief glance at the content of the agreement, Li Congxin couldn't help but sneer: "That video first appeared on the Internet at 19:20 yesterday afternoon, and less than twenty-four hours have passed now. ”
"And you actually took advantage of this short period of time not only to predict the development of events, but also to convene an emergency meeting by the way, and form this agreement?"
"In other words, when did the efficiency of the US government become so high?"
Li Congxin's words were full of irony, but General Ross didn't care at all, and just said to himself: "Tony? Stark has signed this agreement and agreed to be regulated by the government, and I wonder if you, Mr. Clark, would you be equally willing to sign your name on it? ”
In the face of Li Congxin's unceremoniousness, General Ross's response was just as simple and rude.
There is no superfluous explanation, just two choices are simply and rudely given, to sign or not to sign.
Sensing the deep malice of the other party, Captain America had already sat down again, and his face was gloomy and he didn't say a word.
He didn't know enough about modern society, and he knew that he was not suitable to express his opinion at this time.
Li Congxin showed a bright smile and took the initiative to say to Secretary of State Ross: "Since the government defines us as superheroes, it is another identity that is different from ordinary people, and when you drafted this agreement, there were no representatives of superheroes to participate. ”
As he spoke, he lightly pressed his finger on the "Superhero Code of Conduct Agreement" and pushed it back to General Ross: "So, whatever is written on it, I refuse to sign it." The reason is the same as that of the pioneers before the founding of the United States, when they refused to carry out the Emperor's decrees. ”
Received from Thaddeus? Ross's impression value is +666!
An agreement supervised by a superhero, you can actually have something to do with the founding history of the United States, Ross feels that this guy in front of him is no one.
Secretary of State Ross was still reluctant to say, "If you say deputy, don't know Tony? Can Mr. Stark be considered a representative of your superheroes? ”
"Of course not."
Li Congxin's answer was categorical: "He can't represent me." ”
Secretary of State Ross sneered: "Then who does Mr. Clark think can be the representative of this special group of superheroes?" Is it Captain America, or is it you? ”
Li Congxin replied with a strange gaze: "You are also the secretary of state, don't you know that the election of deputies requires everyone to vote?" ”
"I'll make a statement in the news and newspapers tomorrow to gather the nation's superheroes and vote in the same ballot."
"When the time comes, the representatives we elect will naturally accept the invitation of Congress to participate in the development of a new agreement."
After a slight pause, he added: "This is a reasonable and legal operation that conforms to the process, isn't it?" I remember that in the Constitution, that's probably what it says, right? ”
Received from Thaddeus? Ross's impression value is +666!
I talk to you about superheroes, you talk to me about the Constitution?
There's no way to talk anymore this day.
Although the desired result was not achieved, Li Congxin's answer was barely within the acceptable range of the government, although he did not compromise immediately, but some talks showed that there was a chance, and it was better than directly tearing his face.
Stuffing the agreement back into his briefcase, Ross said, "I will convey your words to Congress as they are, and I will leave here." ”
Seeing that Ross was leaving, Li Congxin said casually: "Don't forget to take those people who are full of people with you." ”
"Nope." For the first time, Ross showed a smug look on his face: "Because the matter of Captain America has not been completely clarified, Congress has decided to monitor Mr. Clark's existing property after research, so as not to cause unnecessary losses to the people." ”
After speaking, he didn't give Li Congxin a chance to refute, directly took his briefcase, and walked out of the villa with his head held high.
It wasn't until Secretary of State Ross left that Captain America finally took advantage of his face and said, "Are we being watched?" ”
Li Congxin nodded slightly.
This is clearly a means of pressure on Li Congxin by the government.
It stands to reason that this agreement should be written as some kind of PY deal between the government and Tony. However, it seems that they have the same goals on both sides, at least the government does not really want Lee Congxin to hand over Bucky.
Therefore, Ross did not mention this matter from beginning to end after he appeared, and their purpose was just to get Li Congxin to sign an agreement and accept their supervision and control.
As for the relationship between Li Congxin and Tony, maybe the worse it is for them, okay?
It has only been a few months since the American team woke up and has not fully adapted to everything in this era, so when facing this agreement, it does not have a clear understanding and position as in the original book.
He needed to figure it out first.
"Clark, are you going to get something for the superheroes by participating in the drafting of the agreement?"
"No!" Li Congxin's answer was simple and clear: "I'm just stalling for time." ”
Looking at the bewildered American team, Li Congxin explained with a smile: "In fact, about whether superheroes need to be supervised, it is completely a confused account that says that the public is justified and the mother is reasonable, and from the perspective of superheroes, of course I don't want to be bound by an agreement." But this time......"
The U.S. team was busy asking, "How about this time?" ”
"This agreement came too suddenly, and the government is simply taking advantage of the fire." Li Congxin sneered disdainfully: "It stands to reason that there are many flaws in the video of you accidentally hurting the people, and it is not enough to become any strong evidence." ”
"And there are no preconditions for this agreement, they just want to take advantage of this fight between me and Tony to jump out and take advantage of the fisherman."
"After all, in this situation, Tony and I both need support from the outside world."
As for the so-called agreement, Li Congxin did not plan to sign it from beginning to end.
Want to control me in disguise through a paper agreement?
Hehe!
Sign?
Sign you paralyzed!
However, Li Congxin also knows that this agreement, including the outside monitors, is just the beginning.
Suddenly, he drank the remaining half of the juice he had drunk before: "Be careful lately, and try not to go out when you have nothing to do." The next troubles will come up wave after wave, making us uneasy. ”
Li Congxin's voice fell, the familiar phone ringtone had already rang again, and he glanced at the caller ID, but it was Hope calling.
"Clark, Mindy had an accident at school."
Li Congxin was stunned when he heard this, and hurriedly said: "Don't panic first, talk slowly, what's going on?" ”