"Minister Cheng, you're thinking too small."
Qian Wendao's voice was quiet, but his words settled the matter. "A feat that mends the heavens deserves a reward that reaches them."
"Who was Manderson? A sword that hung over the Safe Zone's head for ten years. Minister Qin broke that sword, saving countless lives. Compared to that, what are a few resources worth?"
Hearing Qian Wendao come to his rescue, Cheng Rujin immediately nodded. "Yes, yes, Secretary-General Qian is right."
Olof spoke up again. "I believe that since Minister Qin has already thought this plan through, these rewards are not unreasonable demands. As for the United Government's laws, people made them, too. Since Zone 1 violated their original intent first, there's no harm in breaking those laws."
Clearly, Qin Siyang had already discussed this insane proposal with Qian Wendao, Olof, and the others before the meeting.
This was consistent with their longstanding practice.
Before a large meeting, there had to be smaller meetings.
All the necessary smaller meetings had to be concluded before the large one began.
This was a carefully orchestrated attempt to force their hand.
With Qian Wendao, the United Government's Secretary-General, setting the tone, everyone else instantly understood which way the wind was blowing-the balance of power in the Safe Zone had changed completely.
From this day on, Zone 1's words would no longer carry the weight they once had.
"I support Minister Qin's demands as well!"
Minister of Justice Sun Linshou adjusted his glasses, chiming in with a well-timed assist.
He opened the United Government's code of law before him and said solemnly, "Minister Qin's proposal is, in fact, entirely consistent with procedure. There are regulations that support it."
"You may have forgotten that not long ago, Zhou Bi from Zone 1 forcibly withdrew half the funds and