Chapter 83 Port

Minister Miller looked into President Brandon's eyes and did not start to argue with him as the latter expected. He still maintained his grace and etiquette.

This way of coping slowly reduced President Brandon's newly raised momentum.

Compared to Navy Marshal Trafalgar, who was straight-forward and whose behavior was full of the ‘characteristics’ of the older generation of federal soldiers.

Secretary of Defense Miller, who seems to have always been a 'good guy', is the one who makes President Brandon even more troublesome.

Judging from previous ‘fights’ between the two sides, the defense minister often delivered decisive blows at critical moments.

"Mr. Minister, tell me."

Although a sense of crisis began to appear in his heart, Brandon remained calm.

"I hope you can immediately order the Thirteenth and Fourteenth Fleets of the Federation Navy to set off to the border star field to conduct exercises."

Hearing these words, although Brandon was already trying his best to control his expression, his eyes still widened uncontrollably for a moment.

This scene naturally did not escape Minister Miller's eyes.

"If you are just conducting exercises, you do not need the approval of Congress. As the president, you have the right to order the main fleet to conduct exercises anywhere within the federal territory. When the fleet arrived, it encountered the imperial fleet."

"Then declaring war is just a process, is that what you mean, Mr. Minister?"

President Brandon followed Miller's words. He had to admit that the old man in front of him, who devoted himself to national defense construction, was equally skilled in 'taking advantage of loopholes'.

Brandon couldn't remember how many times a scene like this had happened since he became president.

"Oh, the last sentence was something you thought of yourself, Your Excellency. I didn't say that."

Minister Miller remained calm, but was unexpectedly slapped on the back by Marshal Trafalgar.

"Hey! If you ask me, it has to be you, Miller!"

"Take it easy. Take it easy. When will your character change?"

Minister Miller looked at his old classmate and twitched his lips. This federal naval marshal was definitely a good hand in troop training and fleet combat command, but in other aspects he could not see the slightest trace of a naval marshal.

Moreover, because of his fiery temperament and outspokenness, he offended many people in the political arena, so there have always been voices advocating for the replacement of Marshal Trafalgar.

Looking at the two people in front of him, no matter how deep President Brandon's palace was, he couldn't help but twitch his lips.

“After receiving the urgent military information, we did not take the time to verify it clearly. Instead, we kept it secret and mobilized the main fleet in the name of exercises. We waited until the matter was a foregone conclusion before declaring war symbolically.

Mr. Minister, other people are not fools. They can know the cause and effect with just a little research. Do you know what the consequences of doing this are for me? "

"You get caught by the opposition and you get impeached."

Minister Miller said without thinking, he naturally knew this.

"Why should I do it if you know the consequences?"

Faced with Brandon's question, Minister Miller did not answer immediately. He pulled Marshal Trafalgar to sit in front of the desk.

Then he waited until Brandon in front of him also sat back in the seat that symbolized presidential power, and then he said:

"Because this can add the most important weight to your re-election."

At this moment, Secretary Miller already felt that he had a chance to win.

Since Brandon is willing to sit down and listen to him, it means that this man already has the answer in his heart, but he just doesn't want to say this 'answer' out of his own mouth.

"You and I both know that as long as others in the federal Democratic Party don't give up, the chances of the opposition's impeachment success are not too high.

If because of your order today, we will not be more passive in the subsequent battles, and even successfully defeat the Star Dragon Empire's fleet and drive them back.

Whether in the civil or political arena, your reputation will be greatly improved.

Today's order will not be an ultra vires or unconstitutional move, but will become the most dazzling move in your political career."

Brandon looked across the desk at the 'old fox' sitting opposite him, and he had to admit that the other party's proposal was indeed full of temptation.

Especially when his public opinion continues to decline, he must show enough outstanding political achievements to continue his re-election.

This is an ‘all in’ in which one’s political life is bet.

If the follow-up war goes well and the Imperial fleet is successfully defeated, even if the two sides are in a stalemate but the Empire is prevented from continuing to attack, then in the eyes of others, his orders today are "brave and strategic."

But if the war does not go well and the fleet suffers heavy losses, let alone being re-elected, he may not even be able to finish his term, and he will become the first president in the history of the federation to be imprisoned during his term for violating the constitution.

"It's not an easy decision and I need to think about it."

"No problem, Mr. President."

Secretary Miller raised his wrist and looked at the time.

"However, I must remind you that although I have temporarily blocked this news, it is only temporary. 'Others' will probably receive this news through their channels within two hours.

If it is delayed until then, they will ask for the authenticity of the military information to be screened and judged, and then call the Star Dragon Empire or summon the ambassador of the Empire to confirm the situation, and finally hold an emergency meeting of Congress to discuss whether to declare war directly or send a small number of troops to investigate the situation first.

After waiting for all the procedures to be completed, according to the efficient work efficiency of our Congress and various departments, it should take a few days. If we declare war and send troops at that time, the time wasted will be enough to tilt the balance of war."

After listening to Minister Miller's words, Brandon was silent for a moment, then raised his head and looked at the old man.

"Five minutes, I will tell you my decision in five minutes. "

An hour later, the Federal Navy Headquarters issued a mobilization order to the 13th and 14th Fleets of the Navy, asking these two fleets, which had just completed replenishment and ship overhaul, to immediately set off for the Robert Galaxy for actual combat exercises.

Two hours later, the news that the border galaxy was attacked by the Empire had spread among the senior federal officials.

At the same time, all the ships of the 13th and 14th Fleets also arrived at the designated area, and also activated the jump drive in turn, entering another space in a series of flashes.

When it was learned that President Brandon ordered the two fleets to go to the border galaxy in the name of "exercise", the opposition party jumped out immediately and impeached him.

It can be seen that everyone is indeed dissatisfied with this plot, but we all saw the war from the perspective of God, and the capital galaxy didn't know. The Federation and the Empire have signed a peace agreement for more than 80 years. The president certainly wouldn't dare to start a war directly based on an emergency military intelligence, and he couldn't be sure that what Trafalgar and Miller said was true.

If he declared war directly, what if the news was wrong, wouldn't he kill himself?

In addition, the previous chapters have been laying the groundwork. The two forces of the Federation and the Empire have spread their plates too wide. Not to mention internal corruption and party struggles, the jurisdiction of remote galaxies was not in place, and the Federation even showed signs of warlordism.

This story also happened when the two major forces entered the final stage of their life cycle at the same time, and there will only be more and more problems.

Finally, the characters in this book, including the protagonist, are not really good or bad people. Everyone acts to achieve their own goals, even Trafalgar and Miller are no exception.

However, this is my first time writing a book, and I really have limited control over the plot in this aspect. I will write less in the future and just use it as a background transition.