Chapter 324: Declare war

The air here is smoke.
To prepare for the Japanese and Chinese congress speeches, the servants have lit up the incense burners in the upper corridor and entrance hall, as well as those in the alcoves next to the hero walkway.
The huge lead windows of the niches miraculously survived the billowing artillery of the overlord's kingdom. They had watched the majestic courtyard behind the Gate of Freedom for eight epochs.
The Capitol is a stately venue, a veritable amphitheatre, with a podium and seats for parliamentarians in the middle, and a row of lower-level bureaucrats and clerks, as well as civic representatives and other people around it. It can seat three thousand people when it is fully occupied.
The earliest parliament building was just an ordinary local parliamentary venue in the thirteen-state colony. It was damaged when the Kingdom of Castile punished the betrayal colony, but it was restored with priority and perfection.
A huge militia statue was erected on the east side to commemorate the blood of those unyielding free men who defended here.
This was not the idea of ​​the lawmakers, but the first President of the Republic, Connor Kenway, ordered the sculpture to be carved.
"My brothers are defending the fire of freedom during our darkest hours."
He said that to the lawmakers.
"And they should start watching the parliament from today."
There is a large patterned wooden table in the center of the thinking room, and then the table is large enough to fit down several chairs.
Only major party leaders and minority party leaders, plus important figures such as supervisors can sit there. Inferior bureaucrats, such as Donovan, can only hide in the shadows or find a seat by the wall and sit down.
To Donovan, this is just a game of power, a naive expression.
The library next door has a nice room, the facilities are very good and very emotional, just open the shutters of the window to show the magnificent view, the eyes directly reach the four sides of the gate and the edge of the city, Donovan often thinks this room can be a Excellent study or office.
But that's not a good place to run a country. It's too small, too slick, too layman.
It is a secret room, only suitable for secret ideas and insider trading. It is not a place for rule.
When Donovan entered the hall, the clerk silently recorded his presence.
The senators were seated, and he nodded to the Director of Intelligence of the Ministry of Defense, which was his only true ally in this circle.
Then he stood next to the wooden bench under the window on the east side, and the House of Representatives and Clerks sitting next to him greeted him as if he were also among them.
But he is not.
Boom Boom Boom~!
The Speaker of the Senate struck a small hammer in his hand, and the scene quickly calmed down.
"Now, welcome our President, William McKinley, to give his speech!"
There was no foreplay this time, and Donovan was a little surprised. He thought he would have a long talk, or endless debate and voting, but obviously the new president did not like the complicated situation.
A president of military origin fits well with the current situation.
William McKinley walked up to the highly anticipated podium. His hands were empty and he did not prepare any manuscripts.
"Mr. Vice President, Mr. Speaker, members of the House of Representatives and the House of Representatives, twenty-two days ago, in the 26th year of the 22nd epoch, February 8th - this shameful day must always be remembered, the New California Republic suffered It’s a sudden deliberate offensive by the Ouk ethnic group! Prior to this, we and Oke got along peacefully, although the two had never had any formal talks."
This is a kind of official article. In Donovan's opinion, Okke has never been a peaceful creature. At this time, over-emphasizing its own justice is of little significance, because everyone knows what virtue is green skin.
But overall, there is nothing wrong with it.
"Actually, just one hour after Ok destroyed the town of Jefferson, the diplomats of the Benedict Empire submitted a report containing hints about the war and the armed attack by Ok, but we ignored that report!
History will prove that this attack was carefully planned over many days or even many weeks! During this period, the Oke tribe has been deceiving us with false silence.
Sixteen days ago, the attack on Gordon Fortress and Arkham caused serious damage to the Army forces. I regret to inform you that many citizens have lost their lives! In addition, it was reported that the high seas between Vangili and Tyre of the Republic were also attacked by unknown armed forces!
Twenty-two days ago, Oak launched an attack on Essex.
Twenty-one days ago, Oak's army attacked the town of Jefferson.
Twenty days ago, the Oak forces attacked Lena.
Nineteen days ago, Oak's army attacked Thurs.
Eighteen days ago, Ouke destroyed Veronica.
Seventeen days ago, Oaker attacked Nuwara.
The Ooke ethnic group took a sudden offensive across the Great Essex Plain. In just one week, we lost 1.0211 million square kilometers of land, accounting for one-seventh of our total land! At the same time, we have forever lost 230,000 compatriots, 150,000 compatriots have become captives, and nearly one million people have been displaced. The initial material loss is estimated to be around 230 billion, and there is more invaluable precious wealth that we have lost. Too.
Two hundred years old Lena Cathedral.
The 150-year-old Thurs College.
There are many, many...
The facts are self-evident. The people of New California have formed their own opinions, and it is very clear that this is related to the security and survival of our country itself.
As the Commander-in-Chief of the Army and Navy, I have instructed all the armed forces of the Republic to take all measures for our defense.
However, our entire country will always remember the nature of this attack on us! No matter how long it takes to defeat this planned invasion, the people of New California will definitely win absolute victory with their own righteous power.
I now predict that not only will we make our best efforts to defend ourselves, we will also ensure that this form of atrocities will never endanger us again.
I say this, I believe it expresses the will of Congress and the people.
Hostilities already exist and there is no denying that our people, our territory and our interests are in grave danger.
Believe that our armed forces~EbookFREE.me~ relying on the firm determination of our people, we will achieve an inevitable victory. May Father Kaimon help us!
I ask Congress to announce that since the unreasonable and despicable offensive of the Ok ethnic group on February 8th, the state of New California and the kingdom of Ok are in a state of war!
For a while, Congress was boiling. Whether it was a senator or a congressman who raised their fists one after another, their words were only two words.
"Revenge! Revenge!!"
Donovan was one of the few people who did not speak, not just cold blood, he just understood that the slogan is always worth putting into action.
But at least the new president's speech is of great significance to him.
On this day, the Senate passed the resolution declaring war on Ok through 82:0 votes and the House of Representatives with 388:1 votes. The only one who voted against it was Congresswoman Betty Friedan, a pacifist.
But all this has nothing to do with Donovan, because he is having a secret meeting with the new president.
"The shadow prince of the Benedict Empire hopes to strengthen the intelligence cooperation and communication between the two countries, Donovan."
William took a deep cigar roll and exhaled a thick cloud of smoke. His face looked cloudy under the dim light.
"You are an expert in this area, do you think he is a trusted partner?"
"Trust? Of course not."
Donovan sitting across the desk smiled.
"We never trust anyone."
"Yes, the quality that an intelligence expert should have."
William also laughed.
"But I suggest working with him. He is a mysterious person. There are many aspects that are worth trading and using, especially for Oak."
"So who do you think is appropriate to negotiate with him?"
"Just me."