Chapter 659: 659
"Of course we have to be vigilant," Facing the doubts of the federal president, Fernand acknowledged without any rebuttal, but he immediately replied in a low voice, "but no matter how vigilant we are, it still deserves our careful consideration . The people are blind followers who are the most difficult to please but the easiest to deceive . After the publicity last time, I'm afraid the ugly dwarfs of the Wizard Li are now federal allies, selfless friends, and trusted comrades in the hearts of most ordinary Americans like those Atlanteans who had just landed on the Earth last time . Of course, we can use the confidential information in our hands to break this illusion of the citizens . Still, if we do so, they would undoubtedly find out about the many facts the government has been desperately covering up like how tens of millions of American citizens are abandoned in the old United States on Earth without any assistance, and how the government has no plans to help them in the future . . . "
"But we have no choice but to make this critical choice for we're forced by the difficult situation . The federal government has no power to rescue all citizens! This is not the government's fault, and it's not my responsibility!" As though having his conscience reprimanded by the Secretary of State, Rand yelled loudly in exasperation .
"Everyone in this office understands your logic and your hardships, but sir, can you expect the opposition to be equally reasonable? Do you think the reporters of newspapers, TV stations, and websites would understand that our painful choice is completely made because we have no other choice? Do you think the voters would think that the reason the government is doing this is for the benefit of the country and that you have to fabricate a great lie—a promise that can never be fulfilled—for the sake of public interest?" Fernand's voice became grave as he said, "More importantly, do you think there's no mistake at all in the previous policies of the White House? If all federation's material resources had been gathered to build the Noah World when it was first discovered, then it would have been able to accommodate the entire population of the country but because of the lobbying of some interest groups that did not want the economy of the former United States on Earth to decline, do you remember what you did?"
"Enough, Fernand! Enough!" The federal president clenched his teeth, and his face became expressionless as he interrupted Fernand's words again . "What we have done before is not important; what is important now is what we should do in the future . Tell me, what do you think?"
"President, I've thought politics is like playing chess . There are attacks, defenses, advances, and retreats . We must be tough when needed and compromise when needed as well . Only then can we smile to the very end," Fernand answered in a slow persuasive manner in a hoarse voice . "Now is the time to retreat and compromise . At present, the smartest way for us is to pretend to be deaf and blind and treat the Wizard Li people as our real ally and ask them for help . If those dwarfs do not intend to fulfill the covenant to help us, then we can widely publicize that they have no integrity, and by then, the good impression of the US citizens on Wizard Li would inevitably decline . A few more similar cases and those little dwarfs will slowly be abhorred by the federal citizens like the Atlanteans . . . "
"What if they agreed?" Rand asked impatiently .
The Secretary of State smiled, "Then it'd be the most ideal, sir . Isn't it a good thing to use the power of the foreign world's ally to fight against the foreign world's invaders?"
"But the Wizard Li people are up to no good…"
"The foundation and core interests of the United States have been transferred to the Noah World, and as long as the 'ius migrandi' is controlled by the government, everything will be controllable, won't it?" Fernand interrupted the federal president with a smile .
Rand was also a good player in political games . After being enlightened by the Secretary of State, his eyes suddenly became bright . After a moment of silence, his taut expression began to relax as he nodded, "You're right, Fernand . Grasp the critical point, and everything will be controllable . Even if we want to 'explode a bomb' in the future, we can determine the equivalent as well . In that case, my respected Secretary of State, you should immediately go to the Wizard Li ambassador in the federation and inform him that the United States requests Wizard Li to fulfill the responsibilities of an ally and join forces to take revenge in South Africa… Wait, no, go inform the Wizard Li ambassador to come and meet me . I'll personally ask him to send a dispatch troop . All procedures will be carried out most prudently and sincerely . "
"President, I must say that you immediately become a good 'chess player' once you calm down," Fernand put his cap back on, and stood up . "I'll quickly see the dwarfs' ambassador and then see the other crucial 'pawn' on the 'chessboard . ' In any case, it'll be beneficial to us if we can use the power of Wizard Li this time . "
"The crucial pawn? Oh, you mean that magical doctor, right?" Rand said sarcastically as he watched the Secretary of State's back after a moment of bafflement . "It's indeed time to ask him to serve for the nation again . Oh yeah, don't forget to convey my deep gratitude and respect to him when you see him . Also, tell him that I've already prepared a new Medal of Honor for him . "
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