130. Political games
Forming a cabinet is a very critical matter, and Tang Xiao can be said to have used all the resources at its disposal. After careful selection of candidates, he finally selected his chief think tank after a long discussion.
That is also a Legendary figure - yes, Tang Xiao awakened two Legendary figure in succession in order to form a cabinet.
In addition to Ni Yongxiao, there is another person. Compared with Francis-Underwood, he is not suitable to work hard in the political arena, but his IQ and his planning can be said to be Tang Xiao, which is rarely matched by Tang Xiao in film and television works.
Moreover, this person is not the type like Luthor or Mengsk who has to worry about being bitten at any time after waking up, so it is more secure to use.
He has a very strategic mind, is good at grasping the key to problems, and achieves impossible goals with small and big ideas.
If there is a metaphor, it is that he once moved a building with a matchstick!
He is just a mortal, but he once relied on his own plans to cause the extremely powerful superheroes to collapse and split!
He will be another disaster brought by Tang Xiao to this galaxy...
Tang Xiao believes that if this person becomes his chief think tank, he will have greater confidence in the future struggle——
Helmut-Baron Zemo (movie version)!
The man who single-handedly overturned Avengers!
"Prime Minister of the Cabinet? A somewhat strange job title, but it can be regarded as the first step to fulfill the promise." Francis-Underwood threw the documents in his hands aside, picked up the wine glass in front of him and took a sip.
Claire-Underwood picked up the document and looked at it, "Actually, what I'm more concerned about is, what is the origin of this Helmut-Zemo, and Ni Yongxiao? Why can they be directly entrusted with important tasks and join the newly established cabinet?"
"That's not the key, Claire." Francis said with a smile.
"Then what do you think the key is?" Claire dropped the documents and came to the closet. He naturally took off his coat in front of Francis and began to take out the dresses in the closet and try them on.
"Location, location, location." Francis stood up, stood next to the window, opened the window, took out a cigarette from the cigarette case on the window sill, lit it for himself, took a deep breath, and then blew the smoke out the window. "As I have emphasized countless times, power is like real estate. Location determines value. The closer you are to the core, the higher your value."
"So Prime Minister of the Cabinet's position, does it mean that we are closer to the core?" Claire took out a red dress for comparison, shook his head and put it down, then picked up a black one.
"On the contrary, it's further." Francis had finished smoking a cigarette, put out the cigarette butt, and said slowly with his arms crossed, "In this cabinet, Chi Jianjun is responsible for scientific research, and his status cannot be shaken. Ni Yongxiao is Tang Xiao's assistant, responsible for handling his daily affairs. Helmut-Zemo is the chief think tank of Tang Xiao. There is no doubt that Tang Xiao will discuss many daily matters with them. So, nominally I am Prime Minister of the Cabinet, but in fact I cannot influence any cabinet member."
Claire stiffened as she changed clothes, and her voice trembled a little, "You mean, the manager is alienating us?"
"He asked me to be Prime Minister of the Cabinet, even if it's just a false name, but at least it's expressing one meaning - he has not forgotten his previous promise." Francis smiled easily, "Ah, by the way, I think that red dress just now is very good."
"Tomorrow I will attend a rally of Outer Rim Planets Mutual Aid Fund. I think as an organization where weak people join together to keep warm, I should behave more plainly, such as solemn black." Claire frowned.
"This mutual aid fund is not important. What is important is the influence you gain from it. Do you understand? Choosing red represents your enthusiasm. Let everyone focus on you. This is our purpose." Francis said.
Claire picked up the red dress again and smiled, "Then red. By the way, will you go tomorrow?"
"I won't go. I have other things to do." Francis shook his head.
"Speaking of which, Semirres Planet's MP Thunbach Tula suddenly expressed his support for this mutual aid fund." Claire said.
"Semirres Planet is a planet with very developed industries among Outer Rim. With their support, your mutual aid fund will definitely have a stronger influence." Francis said with a smile.
"Did you do this?"
"Just a little seasoning."
The next day, Coruscant is a luxury hotel on the surface.
Countless high-ranking Galactic Republic officials and planetary councilors gathered here, and waiters shuttled among them, serving delicious food to these people.
They gathered together in twos and threes, exchanging topics that might affect the fate of a planet in just one or two sentences.
Claire-Underwood in a red dress stood on the stage, facing the officials and planet representatives below, and said with a smile, "Let us pay more attention to the planet Outer Rim of the galaxy! While we are enjoying a prosperous life, we should understand that there are still people on some backward planets who are starving! Some planets cannot even send shuttles to send their representatives to Coruscant to make their voices heard!"
"... Let us unite! If Galactic Republic cannot solve the food and clothing problem of Outer Rim's backward planet, then we will have to solve it ourselves!"
"...Rodian planet is willing to join Outer Rim Planets Mutual Aid Fund!"
"...Jabiim planet is willing to join the mutual aid fund!"
"...Semirres Planet is willing to join and can provide a batch of robots to help Outer Rim planets in production work."
Some planet councilors also expressed their opinions and made donations, and the atmosphere became heated.
In a remote corner, a tall, energetic old man was standing there, holding a glass of expensive champagne in his hand and taking an elegant sip.
Claire-Underwood, who had finished his speech, chatted for a few words with Semirres Planet MP Tuunbach Tula who was wearing gorgeous clothes. Then he spotted the old man, so he said goodbye to Tula and walked over.
"Master Dooku, it's an honor for you to participate in this event. I noticed that you also donated 5 million credits to our fund. On behalf of Outer Rim planets's poor planet, I would like to express my highest respect to you. You have changed our impression of Jedi Knight." Claire said with a smile.
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[Easter egg chapter attached picture 1: Helmut-Baron Zemo.]
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