Chapter 65: The Federal Crisis
The Watt Federation is a sixth-class small country on the edge of the Wandao Sea, with one county-level island, eleven town-level islands, and dozens of village-level islands. The pen ~ fun ~ pavilion www.biquge.info seems to be very weak, but among all the forces in the Wandao Sea, it can be regarded as the upper middle, at least much stronger than those pirates who only occupy one village-level island.
The capital of the Watt Federation is located on the only county-level island. The island has a less-than-flattering name, Hurricane Island. For fishermen who often go out to fish, hurricanes can be life-threatening beasts. I don't know who called out this name in the first place, and if this person had left his name in the annals of history, he would definitely be greeted by fishermen every day.
At this time, on Hurricane Island, the Federal Military Parliament Chamber. Fifteen generals in military uniforms sat in it, as if discussing something. The worst military ranks on the shoulders of these fifteen people are all major generals, and they can be seen at a glance that their status is not low.
Of course, a major general of a small sixth-class country is estimated to be about the same as a major of those empires.
"Commander-in-Chief, we have paid off the foreign debts of the Smarbo Country, but their fleet has not withdrawn from the waters of Maple Island. As I have said a long time ago, they have come here not only to collect foreign debts, but also to annex our territory. I'm sure they're 100% figuring out another excuse to attack us right now! ”
A major general in his thirties stood up and said angrily. Relative to the other generals, he should be the youngest and the most impulsive.
"Rest easy." The commander-in-chief is nearly sixty years old, but he is still in good spirits.
He had not been dealing with Sima Boguo for a day or two, and of course he knew their true purpose, and the reason why he agreed to return the arrears was just to delay a little time. This would give them enough time to gather the Federation warships and lay a strong defensive line.
After thinking about it, he said seriously: "If the fleet of the Smarbo Kingdom retreats, it will be as if nothing has happened. But if they continue to find excuses to attack us, we in the Watt Federation will definitely not be afraid. We're all ready these days, aren't we? ”
"Is there really going to be a fight, maybe there are other ways to solve this problem. After all, the other party is a Boguo ......," a middle-aged major general didn't seem to have much confidence.
But as soon as he finished speaking, the commander-in-chief glared at him fiercely, "Major General Gary, are you afraid?" If we were willing to cede Maple Leaf Island to them, they would definitely retreat, but could we do that? ”
"This ...... If you think about it seriously, it's actually not impossible, we originally had eleven town-level islands, didn't we already sell one a few days ago? It's actually acceptable to give up one more......"
"Bastard, do you know what you're talking about?"
The young major general immediately jumped out, pointed at his nose and scolded, "What benefits did the people of the Shima Bo Kingdom give you to make you say such things? Maple Leaf Island is one of the most prosperous town-level islands in the Federation, with a permanent population of 80,000, which is comparable to the undeveloped wild island with only 3,000 natives? If we do, the next moment people will march through the streets, and the remaining nine town-level islands will be in danger. In serious cases, there may even be riots! ”
Major General Gary shrugged his shoulders and said indifferently, "What if those untouchables rioted?" Just let the ship girls suppress it, and kill a few more to be honest. Compared to these untouchables, the kingdom of Smarbo is the real enemy who can threaten us. ”
"Shut up!" This time, even the commander-in-chief couldn't listen to it anymore, and said coldly: "It seems that your father only left the position and fleet to you, and did not leave your brain." Say such brainless words again, I don't mind convening a federal council and removing your powers! ”
Hearing that he was going to be revoked, Major General Gary was obviously taken aback, and hurriedly closed his mouth, not daring to say anything more.
"Commander-in-Chief, if there is a real war with the Smarbo Kingdom, will we really be able to repel them? I heard that they have more than three hundred elven warships, which is twice as many as ours......" Another middle-aged man stood up and voiced his concerns. He had a higher rank and was a lieutenant general.
"Whether we can push them back depends on how determined we are."
The commander-in-chief said slowly, "In this sea area, we are not the only two forces, we and the Smarbo Kingdom, there are other forces around us, if we resist fiercely, the Smabo Kingdom will definitely not dare to push too hard." After all, if they had lost too many ships in this battle, others would not have let go of this opportunity to take advantage of the situation! ”
After listening to his analysis, the people present finally had some more confidence.
At this time, Major General Gary, who had been scolded, seemed to think of something, and suddenly said: "If you really want to fight with the country of Shima, why not take that barbarian ...... Oh no, it's Qianlong Island. Why don't you bring in the fleet docked on Qianlong Island? The commander of this fleet should be the young man named Bai Lingfeng, right? This person is now not only a member of our Federation, but also the admiral of a town-level island, and should be with us to defend against foreign enemies! ”
After listening to his suggestion, many people were moved. They had all inquired that the young man did have a fleet, and although they didn't know the exact rank of those ships, they didn't look too weak. Now is the time to employ people, and if his fleet also comes to the battle, the chance of victory will definitely be greater.
Moreover, it is said that this person is some kind of blood sickle admiral, and he has a lot of fame in the East China Sea. It is said that there is no vanity under the fame, and he still has some strength.
"Recruit him to war?"
The commander-in-chief frowned. Although this person is already a member of the Federation and occupies Qianlong Island, everyone knows that he is actually just an outsider, and the reason why he agreed to join the Watt Federation is just to give the Federation a face and help calm the people's anger. If you have to force others to join the war, others will definitely not be happy, and even turn their faces directly.
Just as he was about to veto the proposal, a calm man wearing the rank of general suddenly spoke: "If we really want him to help us, it will definitely not work with just one order, we must show a little sincerity." I don't think it's better to give him the rank of major general and give him a seat in Parliament, like the other mayors......"
"How can this work?" As soon as he finished speaking, Major General Gary cried out, "In this case, won't he have the same power as ours?" He just bought an island, so what qualifies him to become a member of Congress and go directly to the center of power of the Federation? ”
The steady man sneered: "Yes, he just bought an island, so what obligation does he have to defend against the invasion of other countries with us?" ”