Chapter 371: Transaction
Because the local insect swarm had been wiped out by Prince Nassin's army, the reinforcements sent by Cohen easily landed near the mine.
Two marine divisions drove down from the landing ship, and then joined the four marine divisions already stationed nearby to build a strong fortification.
The next three landing ships carried the vehicles and equipment of the engineering battalion. As soon as these engineers stepped out of the landing ship, they began to get busy. They cleared the surrounding trees, tamped the ground, and then poured alloy floors and erected walls. A few hours later, the prototype of a human base has been constructed.
At the same time, Cohen sent the telegram back to the capital star of the Earth Federation!
At this moment, in the federal parliament building, a group of politicians are arguing over some trivial matters. They are arguing endlessly in the parliament for the sake of the family behind them and for their own interests. No one is willing to make even a little concession. .
Especially when it comes to energy crystals, these guys are so loud that they almost knocked over the roof of the parliament hall, how can they still look like aristocratic gentlemen?
"No! We must get 20% of this batch of crystals!"
"Dream! How can we produce energy cannons if you get 20%?"
"I don't care about you! We can give up 50% of the Nazq metal on Vera, but there is absolutely no negotiating on the energy crystal!"
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At this time, President Claude quietly walked into the parliament hall.
It stands to reason that the president generally does not participate in the parliament, because the parliament is known as an organization that checks and balances the power of the president, but in fact, almost all the power of the entire federation is controlled by them. Instead, the president has become a check and balance, or mediates the interests of these families. people.
"President, why are you here?" A blond old man was the first to discover Claude who had entered the parliament hall.
"Hehe, Speaker Barn, I'm here to deliver good news." Claude kept a smile on his face, but no one knew what he was thinking.
"Good news?" Speaker Barn raised his brows. At this time, Claude had already walked straight to the podium.
"Crack! Crack! Crack!" Claude patted the microphone, and the people below gradually quieted down. Although those big families didn't buy the president's account, they still had to maintain due respect for the president on the surface.
"Dear ladies and gentlemen..." Claude's opening remarks were still old-fashioned, but he did succeed in attracting everyone's attention.
"I came here this time to bring you good news." Claude said still unhurriedly.
As soon as they heard the good news, the ears of these congressmen perked up. These so-called congressmen were no longer the representatives of the people. They all represented the interests of their respective families. As for the so-called election, it was just a formality. That's all.
"According to the latest news from the front line, our battle hero, Qin Hao! He once again successfully expanded the territory for the Federation!" Claude said excitedly, but the congressmen below were indifferent.
For the land of Alpha Planet, the families behind these councilors are not interested at all, because the Zerg is too fierce, colonizing Alpha Planet is currently impossible, even opening up small settlements is unrealistic .
Therefore, the land of Alpha Star has no meaning at all to these families. No matter how beautiful the scenery there is, they will not take the risk of being eaten by insects to go sightseeing there. There are many places to go.
"..." Claude paused for two seconds. He glanced at the so-called aristocrats with indifferent faces below. They heard such exciting news, but they were not at all proud of the soldiers on the front line. This made Claude heartbroken. I hate these nobles even more.
"And!" Although the councilors didn't say anything at all, Claude had to continue: "And during this military operation, Qin Hao once again captured an energy crystal mine!"
"what?!"
"Great! Another mine!"
"Hahaha! I am worried about the insufficient production of crystals,
It's not enough to allocate, now it's all right, and more crystals can be mined! "
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In an instant, the congressmen below became noisy, forming a stark contrast to the indifference just now.
Benefits, this is the only thing that can move these nobles! Even Speaker Bahn, who was always moody and angry, had a smile on his lips.
"Ladies and gentlemen, please stop arguing!" Claude pressed his hand, and the room immediately fell silent. These congressmen did not give Claude face, but the energy crystal!
"The energy crystal veins captured this time are not considered rich ore. Although the crystals are in good condition, according to the news from the front line, the crystals in this mine are relatively fine and not enough to make naval guns." Crowe De continued.
"That's it..." Several councilors were disappointed. The family behind them is specialized in the production of naval guns. They thought they would get another share of the pie, but they were unexpectedly happy.
But in contrast, those families that mainly produce individual energy cannons and anti-aircraft rapid-fire cannons are happy.
"Everyone, the purpose of my coming this time is very simple." Claude pressed his hand again to calm down the congressmen, and then he said: "I need a general and a school rank in exchange. You distribute all the output of this mine yourself!"
Because he was completely disappointed with these nobles, Claude didn't say those high-sounding formulas anymore, and he directly stated his purpose directly.
In the eyes of ordinary people, those top officials and aristocrats may be hypocrites with a lot of official talk, but in fact these so-called high-level people don't bother to pretend when there are no outsiders. The mouth is full of the benefits of Hongguoguo! It's all an undisguised exchange of interests!
After finishing his terms, Claude turned around and looked at Speaker Barn. The sword-wielding talent of the Mason Society is the weather vane of the entire parliament. As long as he nodded, other members would hardly object.
"What do you think?" Speaker Barn looked around for a week, and all the congressmen looked at him, their eyes were full of desire for benefits. As for the rank of a general and a colonel, this is not a valuable thing in their eyes, after all It is too easy for the children of big families to be promoted.
