Chapter 414: Interests Drive Crazy Resolutions
Looking at the panicked president, an undetectable smile appeared on Pierce's face. He was guiding the fool's president and guiding him to make a decision that only he could make. But at this time, Fury opened his mouth again.
"Your Excellency, I think you need to pay attention to one issue. That is, the civilians in New York. Compared with combat, transferring them is what we should do most now!"
"What you said makes sense, Mr. Director. But what should we do? The National Guard has lost all its connections, and the army cannot unravel near fire. With only those policemen outside the organization, how many civilians do you think we can rescue?" Although Pierce did not speak at this time, another major member of the Security Council expressed his opinion. "And, how many survivors do you think New York can have in such a disaster?"
"Sir, I need to remind you. Our people are still there! Under their protection, although New York has seen the serious damage, the citizens there are basically safe now. You may not believe me, but you cannot not believe Captain Steve Rogers! They have worked hard until now, not to give you a chance to kill them all."
Nick Fury suddenly increased his voice, as if he wanted to increase his voice here. But given his identity, not many people took what he said to heart. Some people even immediately scoffed at him.
"Mr. Director, I know you have sufficient confidence in your special squad, but if I remember correctly, how many people are in your squad? Are there ten people? Now in New York, Manhattan alone has a population of more than one million. Is it too difficult for me to believe that relying on them to protect more than one million New York citizens!"
"Also, Director Fury. Please don't use an antique from seventy years ago for example! The situation we are facing now is related to the future of this country, and a person's guarantee cannot be considered anything at all. The same is true for Captain America!"
Each of the members of the Security Council can be said to be a person with great power, so when they say such words one after another, even Director Fry has to shut up his mouth. It is useless to say more. Rather than saying a lot of nonsense to those who are simply impossible to listen to your opinions, it is better to keep silent directly.
As soon as Nick Fury fell silent, Pierce lobbies the incompetent president even more unscrupulously.
"Your Excellency, I know this decision is not easy. But I think it is necessary to prepare for the future. Although the two guys we are seeing now are fighting life and death like gladiators in the arena. But none of us can be sure whether they are willing to fight like this or not."
"Mr. Pierce, what do you mean?"
The president, who had been surrounded by clouds and mist, obviously no longer wanted to play any word games or play a high-level maneuver with these scheming guys. He asked Pierce directly.
"It's very simple. I mean they can't keep going like this. Just like there is a draw in the ring in addition to the winner and loser. If they continue like this, it's very likely that they will become a draw. This may be good news for them, but it may not be for us!"
"Our patron saint may have tried his best to protect us before, but will he do this when he comes into contact with a wider world?"
"Can't it?" the president asked in a daze, and looking at his stupid behavior, many people showed sarcastic smiles. However, Pierce was very patient. He shook his head and explained in detail to the president.
"Although I really want to say that our gods may be very noble and will not abandon us innocent people at this time. But I cannot be sure. Or no one can be sure of what choice he will make."
"The information of Director Fury is very clear. His enemies are rulers from the universe, just like so many scattered countries on the earth. The giant opposite is the ruler of countless planets and even the star fields. If they are willing to shake hands and make peace, for our God, what he can get is not something we can give!"
“Being a God on a planet and becoming a God on a group of planets is not the same concept, Your Excellency the President.”
"But, however, this seems to be no harm to us. That god is all life on this planet, so he shouldn't abandon us."
The president was a little nervous when Pierce described it, and he reluctantly found a reason for himself. But this reason was quickly knocked over to the ground.
"His Excellency President, how much help did you give your hometown after becoming President? How much help is the small city in California? Put your heart in mind, do you think that God will do this?"
Hearing this, the president immediately became embarrassed. His hometown was indeed not taken care of by him. In order to create an image of justice and integrity, he even held a selfless attitude towards his hometown most of the time.
This has become a joke in politics. The president, who has come up with the support of his hometown, threw away his hometown completely in a blink of an eye. This is one of the things that made him lose points in the election.
Pierce made this point, not necessarily to expose his shortcomings. Faced with such a way to expose his shortcomings, the president has almost no other way except to endure his resentment. On the one hand, Pierce's identity is really not low, and even the president is not qualified to yell at him. On the other hand, the president is indeed worried about this.
Compared with alien civilizations, the earth at this time is like an indigenous tribe. If it were him, there would be nothing to be reluctant to abandon such a hometown. However, as an indigenous person in this hometown, he would not feel very happy.
Become a slave to aliens and let others dominate their own destiny. No one is willing to do so. On this reluctant basis, Beers began to paint some beautiful scenes for the president.
"Your Excellency, I know what you are worried about. But everything has a bad side, and there will be a good side. The situation in New York has become like this, and cutting off one's arm may not be a good choice. And, think about the benefits we can get from it, and you will find that it is all worth it."
"It's worth it, I don't think so. You have to know, Mr. Pierce. If I signed this order, what would it be to the reputation of the White House? Since the founding of the United States, there has been no precedent for the president to throw nuclear weapons on his own citizens!"
After holding his head, the president showed great distress and hesitation. He really didn't have the determination to make such a decision. But looking at his appearance, Pierce knew very well that the heat was enough. Just keep pushing it up, it would be enough to settle everything.
And with this last push, he decided to come up with something decisive.
Many people don’t know what is the decisive factor that affects an important decision-making in a country, but Pierce, as one of the highest levels of the ruling class, knows very well that interests are the most critical factor. Sometimes if you want others to make decisions, as long as you take out enough tempting interests.
"Your Excellency, the key you need to see is interests. This is the connection we have with a group of alien army! As long as we can eliminate that alien, all we can get is the transcendent technology that is hundreds of years ahead of our planet. Human beings will step out of the constraints of this planet and become the master of themselves and even the universe. If you look at it this way, what else can you hesitate about?"
This sentence indeed hit the weakness in the president's heart. He glanced at the email sent by Pierce, thought for a moment and clicked it directly. And a little opened, Star Lord's face appeared in front of him. "Hello, Your Excellency President. I am Peter Quill, an Earthling who wanders in the universe. Now, on behalf of the Nova Revenge Legion, I can give you a guarantee that if you can eliminate Thanos on your planet, the Nova Revenge Legion is willing to share all resources with the earth, whether it is technology or military power. This is the full authorization of the Nova Revenge Legion, and I hope we can cooperate happily!"
There were not many words, but it was enough to make the president make up his mind. When he raised his head and looked around, everyone he saw had the same determination as him on his face.
Sacrifice part of it in exchange for more things. This has been agreed in the hearts of most of them.
So at this time, the president made the most decisive decision in his life. He stretched out his hand, drew a cross in his chest, and then said the words he wanted to hear the most in Pierce's smile.
"Do you have any other comments?"
"I don't agree, sir. My people are still there. Doing so is to let them die!"
Director Fury knew he had to make a sound, but his voice was quickly drowned.
"Sacrifice is a must, Director. We provide you with so many resources every year, not to let you cherish your feathers. You are the frontline force, and you should pay back now."
It is hard to imagine that this is the thing the president, who is fooled and played around every day, would say. When he says this, it means that he has made up his mind.
"Does anyone else have any objections except Director Fury? If you don't have any objections, please raise your hand!"
At the request of this president who suddenly had a decisive force, the Ministry of Defense, the Council, and the people in power one after another voted in favor. The overall situation was settled, and Pierce smiled extremely brightly. Seeing almost everyone agreeing with him, the president slapped the table hard.
Chapter completed!