"Please, Mrs. Luo. 1(6) k Small Says àp.1(6)0m Text version debut"Milhouse respectfully requested, making a look ready to listen.

Luo Zhaobing looked at the president and said slowly: "The federal government and the Wehrmacht are holding a total of 110,000 prisoners of war of the Imperial Army, while the Xinma-Roman Empire is holding 90,000 of our soldiers. In the past, the exchange of prisoners of war was carried out on the principle of one for one, and was always entangled in countless political struggles, with the result that the scale and number were very limited. If you can get 90,000 soldiers back at once, you will not only be able to bring our children back to their relatives and friends, but you will also win them and their relatives and friends. ”

Richard? Milhouse didn't respond immediately, he seemed hesitant. This idea has also been mentioned in his ruling team, but the effect does not seem to be too great in theory. In Milhouse's eyes, the return of 90,000 soldiers would bring a limited number of votes, and there might be a problem with the timing, given the hard negotiations with the Empire. Therefore, he believes that this will not have a decisive 'sex' impact on the general election, but if it is not 'done' well, it will give the opponent a favorable attack handle. After all, exchanging 110,000 for 90,000 is not cost-effective in terms of quantity alone.

Luo Zhaobing seemed to be able to understand Milhouse's psychology, and she continued: "On the surface, it doesn't seem to be too obvious, but you should know very well that the families, relatives and friends of these soldiers are distributed in various planetary constituencies. Once they have a good opinion of your policies, it becomes easier to win their votes. With all due respect, in the current situation, every vote that can be won is extremely valuable. ”

With that, she deliberately stopped, gracefully picked up the teacup, and took a sip of tea to give the other party time to think. After putting down the teacup, she continued: "Of course, this does not guarantee that you will win this election." However, considering that one-third of the seats in the Senate and House of Representatives will be re-elected in October next year, this policy is very necessary. You will not step down until the end of April next year, and you will have plenty of time to complete this prisoner exchange, and win more public support for you and the Alliance for Freedom and Democracy. Next year's parliamentary re-election seats are now held by the Interstellar United Front, and once your party can take half of the seats, it will be able to share power equally with each other in Congress. ”

Milhouse realized Luo Zhaobing's cleverness, but he also had doubts, and said: "Exchanging 110,000 Imperial soldiers for 90,000 Wehrmacht soldiers will not have much difficulty in technical 'operation', and I think the Imperial side also hopes that their people can return." However, in the eyes of our people, this will be associated with cowardice and incompetence, and the interstellar united front will inevitably use the issue to mislead the people. ”

"Richard, you are from a military background, and the votes of military families played a major role in the last election. Now that the crisis is back in place, there's no reason for you to refuse to call them for help. The Yi Star Field's fiasco was unexpected, and not entirely because you and your party had problems with governance. You shouldn't have concealed the truth and misled the people into believing that the Bundeswehr was really defeated by the new Roman Empire. In this way, they will all think that something is wrong with you and your government. Allow me to say pessimistically, as an old friend, that there is little hope for you and your party in this presidential election. ”

Luo Zhaobing's tone and words are no longer humble, but full of confidence and majesty like a teacher teaching students.

"The plan of the moment, how many votes can be saved, how many votes are many. The oligarchs in the business community have always leaned towards the interstellar united front, and the middle class has lost faith in you because of your military expansion policy in recent years, which has curtailed social welfare and public investment, and only the military and their families will support you. Then you can only seek a breakthrough here. Let those worried families be reunited with their loved ones, and let worried mothers see their departed sons. ”

The last sentence is the point, and it is Luo Zhaobing's fundamental motive. Milhouse knew very well that Luo Zhaobing did not hesitate to make an exception to visit the 'door' in order to save his son. However, he was not disgusted by Luo Zhaobing's words, but had a deep sense of identity. So, he said, "Madame, you have a point. I will seriously consider your suggestion. I hope you don't worry too much. ”

"I'm worried, Richard. Now that I can save my son and help you at the same time, it is even more incumbent on me to do so. As a sign of my sincerity and hard work, I can join your campaign team and publicly campaign for you if you wish. ”

Milhouse was taken aback, and then rejoiced, "This is wonderful, ma'am. ”

However, the euphoria did not last long. Because he soon realized Luo Zhaobing's identity and political stance all along.

After Luo Zhaobing married Robben, he changed his attitude of staying away from the political arena when he was the wife of General Su Yu, and enthusiastically devoted himself to supporting the interstellar united front with his new husband, Robben. Over the past 16 years, Ms. Luo has gained widespread public visibility in numerous political events, and her strong support for philanthropy has made many middle-of-the-road voters feel strongly favorable toward her. With the huge influence of her ex-husband General Su Yu and the power of the Luo family, although Luo Zhaobing, who belongs to non-party people, has always been regarded as an election trump card by the interstellar united front led by Song Tingrong.

Now, if Luo Zhaobing suddenly defects and defects to the Liberty and Democratic Alliance of Milhouse, it will inevitably catch the Interstellar United Front by surprise and bring many middle voters to Milhouse. Of course, while bringing benefits to Milhouse, Luo Zhaobing will inevitably be infamous as a "traitor". When Robben was still alive, although he was also a non-partisan, he was a hardcore supporter and biggest funder of the Interstellar United Front. Luo Zhaobing's behavior is tantamount to going against her husband's wishes, and it will also cause a split in the huge Luo family, at least, her relationship with Luo Shilin, the current patriarch who is loyal to her father, will definitely be stiff.

Although Milhouse's political wisdom is not too high, as Su Yu's subordinate and friend before his death, and also Luo Zhaobing's friend, he is still very aware of the adverse effects of Luo Zhaobing's behavior on himself.

After being happy, he hurriedly said to Luo Zhaobing worriedly: "I am very glad that you can identify with and support the political ideals of our party. However, Madam, if you openly support us, the Interstellar United Front will be very dissatisfied with you, and the Luo family will probably oppose your actions and cause disadvantage to you. ”

Luo Zhaobing had long estimated what kind of consequences this imminent political defection would bring to herself. Her expression was grim, but her tone was very firm, and she said, "Richard, you don't have to worry about the impact on me. I'm not a member of the Interstellar United Front, not even a political ally, I'm an influential supporter at best, so in my opinion, it's not much of a betrayal. As for the Luo family, as their mother, I have my own independent political power. ”

In fact, for the sake of his son Robo, Luo Zhaobing will do whatever it takes this time. She knew very well that Milhouse, out of admiration for Su Yu and friendship for his friends, would think of some way for Robb's affairs. But that alone is not enough, especially now that the election campaign has begun and the election situation is becoming more and more serious, Milhouse, who is racking his brains for the precarious power in danger, will never go all out for the son of a dead man who has been locked up in the barracks of an enemy country. Therefore, she had to give Milhouse hope, in other words, she had to make a 'deal' with Milhouse, and exchange political support for Milhouse's all-out rescue of Robb.

Of course, the cost of this 'transaction' is likely to be enormous. Luo Zhaobing will be forced to break with the Interstellar United Front and even his own Luo family, whether it is Song Tingrong or Luo Shilin, they do not want to see her, a 'woman' with a special status, become a political obstacle for them.

Richard? Milhouse stood up and paced heavily.

Luo Zhaobing sat on the luxurious sofa and said nothing.

The air in the living room was oppressive and frustrating.

After a long time, Milhouse turned around and stood in front of Luo Zhaobing, and said solemnly: "Madam, our conversation this time is recorded. While the conversation will be sealed as a top-secret archive for at least fifty years, it will have full legal force. If you wish, we will make a verbal political agreement on this, in which you will publicly support my candidacy for the post of Federal President on behalf of the Alliance for Freedom and Democracy, and I will promise to rescue Ling Lang and 90,000 federal soldiers from the prisoner-of-war camps of the New Roman Empire before the current President takes office. I must declare to you that the contents of our agreement do not constitute an undermine to the Federal Constitution and the principles of liberal democracy, and that our actions under this agreement must be conducted in strict accordance with the Constitution and federal law. ”

Luo Zhaobing also stood up and said, "I am willing to reach such an agreement with you." I will publicly and fully support your re-election bid in exchange for your full assistance to my son Robb and the 90,000 Union People's Soldiers. ”

"Very well, ma'am, and I wish us success." Milhouse held out his hand in satisfaction, celebrating the achievement of another political 'deal'.

When I left the presidential palace, it was already evening. But Luo Zhaobing didn't care about eating, so he ordered the maglev car to drive directly to Luo Shilin's residence. But when the car arrived at the 'door' of his nominal son's house, Luo Zhaobing turned back to his apartment. She thought about it for a while, and went directly to Luo Shilin like this, which would make the other party feel that she was groveling for her son. So after she returned to "Qingpingju", she asked the housekeeper to call Luo Shilin to go to the 'door' to discuss important matters.

Luo Shilin is not indifferent to Robb's capture, and he also wants to rescue his brother back as soon as possible. But his thoughts are different from his stepmother's, and he hopes to achieve his goals by putting pressure on the president in the parliament by Song Tingrong, who is close to him.

However, Song Tingrong was not in a hurry at all, and his future 'daughter-in-law' fell into the imperial prisoner of war camp, but he, the father-in-law, was not in a hurry to rescue him. Because the current prisoner of war policy has always been unanimously approved by the Federation, after all, the Federation holds more prisoners of war than the Empire, which takes advantage. Therefore, it is unflattering to use the excuse of using the prisoner of war issue to put pressure on the president, and if Robb is publicly asked for political rescue on the basis of Robb's identity, it will cause public disgust and will not be conducive to the presidential election of the Interstellar United Front.

Song Tingrong's abacus is also very clear, anyway, this time in the presidential election, the interstellar united front is already bound to win. As soon as the new president takes office next year, he will naturally be able to do his utmost to solve this problem. At that time, he will gain both fame and fortune, not only becoming Robb's savior, but also consolidating the popular base of the Interstellar United Front and the new president. Now he is 'forced' by Milhouse to save people, but instead he is urged to do good deeds, which is thankless for himself. Therefore, as a senator with great influence and the leader of the Interstellar United Front, Song Tingrong also made up his mind to let his future 'daughter-in-law' live in the prisoner of war camp of the New Roman Empire for a few more days.

It was also based on this consideration that Luo Zhaobing was reluctant to send even a half-word request for help to Song Tingrong, but directly approached President Milhouse.

In the study where Robben worked and studied before his death, Luo Zhaobing and his stepson Luo Shilin had a ceremonial 'sex' hustle, and then explained to him the content of the political agreement reached with President Milhouse.

"This ......" Luo Shilin looked a little overwhelmed, and his stepmother did not consult him beforehand, which surprised him.

"I hope you can understand my feelings." Luo Zhao said coldly.

"I can understand, Aunt Zhao." Luo Shilin, who was already full of children and grandchildren, naturally knew Luo Zhaobing's worries and concerns about his son, but he still reminded rationally: "Your doing this will not only seriously disrupt the general election deployment of the Interstellar United Front, but also put our Luo and Golden Causeway Industry into an embarrassing situation politically." ”

Luo Zhaobing looked at Luo Shilin expressionlessly, and said seriously: "So I give you two choices, either follow me to change camps, or you and I will part ways from now on." ”

Luo Shilin was silent. Parting ways is a long-awaited opportunity for him. Taking advantage of this opportunity to drive Luo Zhaobing out of the Luo family, he will no longer be instructed and constrained by this stepmother who can be his own 'daughter', and he will completely control the power of the family.

But he still pretended to be shocked and said, "Aunt Zhao, why did you and my family say such things? There are many families with different political positions, let alone our big family? Besides, you are also for Brother Robb, it is reasonable, I respect your choice. ”

Luo Zhaobing heard Luo Shilin's voice. Respecting her choice does not mean accepting her decision. Luo Shilin said that each had its own way in this matter, which was completely unexpected by Luo Zhaobing. So, she said calmly: "I'm glad you can say this, and I hope Bo'er can return safely as soon as possible." ”

"Yes. When he returns, everything will be back to normal. Luo Shilin spoke earnestly, and there was a mystery in and out of her words, "If Aunt Zhao has nothing to do, I will leave first." ”

"Then you go slowly." Luo Zhaobing stood up as usual to send his stepson out of the 'door'.

After sending Luo Shilin away, the hungry Luo Zhaobing cooked his own food and adjusted his mood. After eating, he bathed and changed his clothes, and went to the Buddhist shrine in his house to recite sutras and pray for the safe return of his son.

Luo Shilin, who returned to her residence, began to plan. He first notified Song Tingrong and Luo Zhao Bing to "defect and defect", and then called a 'private' secretary to secretly draw up a political declaration, preparing to immediately announce that he would draw a political line with his stepmother as soon as he needed to. Subsequently, he invited Luo Feishou, the lifelong chief barrister of the Luo family lawyer group of Yuzhangtang of the Yingxian Interstellar Federation, to discuss the feasibility of "juridical expulsion of Luo Zhaobing".

Luo Feishou was surprised by the family's thoughts, and quickly shook his head and said, "Unless Aunt Zhao remarries or she voluntarily divorces, she has always enjoyed the power granted by the law, and no one can drive her out of the family." ”

"But what if she sinned, or violated ethics?" Luo Shilin asked slyly.

"It depends on the specific behavior. If it is detrimental to the reputation and interests of the family, there are sufficient reasons. But Luo Feishou said firmly, "With Aunt Zhao's consistent behavior, words and deeds, I don't believe that she will do anything that insults or damages the family." ”

The barrister's words made Luo Shilin laugh proudly, and the old voice was full of 'treacherous' and 'insidious'.

Luo Feishou didn't expect that Luo Shilin, who was usually honest and loyal, was already like a villain at this time, and he was quite surprised, but at the same time, he was also keenly aware that Luo Shilin should have mastered the "fatal" evidence. He hurriedly asked, "Could it be that Aunt Zhao really did something detrimental to the family style?" ”

Luo Shilin did not answer immediately, but asked: "If the family is to be declared disconnected from her, does the evidence have to be as conclusive as a lawsuit?" ”

"It is indeed necessary to do this, otherwise it will be difficult to convince the public, and it will not be possible to satisfy public opinion." Luo Feishou replied as a lawyer, "When a big family like ours deals with this kind of thing, it is best to confirm the disconnection of the relationship through civil litigation. Although that may have an adverse social impact, it is beneficial for everyone to have a fair and just platform for 'handing over' to the courts. ”

"Civil lawsuit?" Luo Shilin muttered to herself thoughtfully, as if she had found a better way to deal with Luo Zhaobing.

Luo Feishou didn't know Luo Shilin's true attitude towards Luo Zhaobing. In his eyes, since Luo Zhaobing married into the Luo family, Luo Shilin has always respected this stepmother, and now Luo Ben has only been dead for more than half a year, and his bones are not cold, but he is suddenly ready to drive him out of the Luo family, which makes him quite puzzled. In line with the concerns of the clansmen, Luo Feishou cautiously asked, "Brother Shilin, please forgive me, you have always had a good relationship with Aunt Zhao, why did you suddenly kick her out of the house?" ”

Luo Shilin did not answer positively, nor did she inform Luo Zhaobing's political plans, but said: "We Chinese have an old saying: the Tao is different, do not conspire with each other. Today I finally saw that she had a different heart for the family, and I had to prepare for this. ”

"Harboring different intentions?" Luo Feishou seems to be able to understand the hidden meaning.

When Zhao Bing married into the Luo family with her twelve-year-old son, people felt that she had bad intentions. Now it seems likely that this suspicion has become a reality.

"You don't have to go into detail, after all, Aunt Zhao failed to leave my Luo family with flesh and bones, my father has died, and it is common sense that she has different aspirations." "You go back first, I'll discuss it with you as soon as I make a formal decision." ”

"Alright, Brother Shilin. But as a brother of the same clan, I still have to say a few more words. Less than eight months after the death of his uncle, Uncle Zhao's mother gave birth to a son and fell into the enemy country, the pain of losing her husband has not disappeared, and she is worried. The so-called family and everything is prosperous, the uncle's bones are not cold, if there is a regeneration, I am afraid that it will be unfavorable, I hope that Brother Shilin will focus on the overall situation. ”

Regarding the heartfelt words of her brother, Luo Shilin smiled with emotion, nodded and thanked: "Thank you Fei Shou for the reminder, I should consider it." ”