2077, Francis Underwood (Part 2)
"Disaster?" Zemo said coldly. "No, dear Prime Minister. If Operation Zero cannot be carried out, that will be the real disaster for the Duchy of Dawn. Grand Duke would never allow anyone to drag things down from behind while the established plan was proceeding smoothly."
"Enough! I don't want to argue about this today. The person replacing Chris Anderson and taking charge of the sector's supply chain will be Hua Chao. I've already issued the executive order. That's that. If you want to stop it, I suggest you first think carefully about what excuse you, the Prime Minister of the Cabinet, still have to meddle in the Prime Minister's Office's duties!" Francis Underwood swiftly signed a document, then flicked his fingers toward the side. "See him out, Douglas."
His Chief of Staff, Douglas Stamp, walked over expressionlessly and stood in front of Zemo.
"You'll regret this, Francis." Blocked by Douglas and unable to see Francis's expression, Zemo could only snort coldly, leave those words behind, and turn to leave.
After he left, Douglas Stamp turned back and said, "I think he meant it."
"If he wants a war with me, then let him come." Francis Underwood spoke slowly. After a pause, he asked, "How are things in the Hoth Sector now?"
"Not good." Douglas Stamp shook his head. "Because of Operation Zero, a massive number of industries in the Duchy of Dawn have shifted into military production, dealing a severe blow to the market economy. The hardest-hit area is precisely the economically developed Hoth Sector. Protests are breaking out on many planets there now, even strikes."
Francis Underwood's expression turned icy. "Where is Hari Seldon? As the Governor of the Hoth Sector, what exactly is he doing!!"
"He rarely performs his duties in office. Most