While Lynch was speaking to the president, in another room, the chairman of the Conservative Party Committee and the former president were also watching the speech.
The people in the room didn't look that high-profile. They wore high-end clothes and didn't wear any luxurious or expensive jewelry. At most, they looked like middle-class people with good family backgrounds.
But if there was someone who was passionate about politics standing here, he would definitely scream for these gentlemen in the room!
The chairman of the Conservative Party Committee, the vice chairman, the leader of the Conservative Party, the party whip, the highest official in the Conservative Party Development Office …
In addition to the former president who was impeached and lost his position as president, it could be said that this small room gathered some of the most important and highest-ranking people in the Conservative Party.
They were either sitting or standing, and their attention was on the president's speech on TV.
When he talked about not avoiding history and the past, the chairman of the Conservative Party Committee had a faint smile on his face.
The serious expression on everyone's face was eased to a certain extent.
"People are not disgusted by this statement, you can see it from their expressions."
The leader of the Conservative Party pointed to the president's fans on TV who were quiet when it was time to be quiet and fanatical when it was time to be fanatical.
If it was in the past, when the former president had just been impeached and lost his position as president, if someone called for everyone not to avoid the past and history, then this person would definitely be criticized as a "determined escapist lackey."
At that time, the anger in people's bones, the hatred for their own weakness, and the disgust of the public for their own shortsightedness were all one-sided in the terrible torrent of public opinion.
Defeating escapism had become the only correct political line at that time. Anyone who dared to challenge this bottom line was going against the entire Federation.
Fortunately, it only took two years for these problems to begin to fade.
The people's forgetfulness calmed them down. The improvement of the social economy and the slow and continuous increase of the employment rate made the people become more tolerant.
Only when life is good can people behave like a human being.
When life was not good enough and they could not even eat, humans could become anything.
Escapism was almost associated with the Conservative Party in recent years, which was a very bad phenomenon. Once the idea that the Conservative Party was equal to escapism was confirmed, it would be difficult for the Conservative Party to return to power in the future.
Because it gave people the impression of running away from everything, even if they didn't really want to do so.
So now that they had the opportunity, they had to find a way to clean themselves up a little. Even if they couldn't make the people forget about "escapism," at least they had to make "escapism" synonymous with the former president and not the entire Conservative Party.
"Who wrote the manuscript?"
The chairman of the Conservative Party Committee asked. "It's well written, we can give him more work."
"Next, we have to continue to mobilize our forces to reverse the current situation. I want you to remember that we are not escapists or escapists.. We are just cautious in facing the world.... This concept is very important."
In the federation, whether it was the Conservative Party or the Progressive Party, the real "leader" was not the party leader, although according to the current federal political system and party constitution, the party leader was the supreme leader of a party.
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. After all, the times were improving. People of the old era could not always be the leader of a party. The party also needed to improve and evolve.
However, the chairman of the committee was different. In any case, as long as he was not too old to work, there was a high probability that the chairman of the committee would not be replaced casually. Moreover, the position of chairman of the party committee had a certain degree of continuity.
When the old chairman of the party committee had to step down due to age, they would nominate someone to replace them. Then, the committee would vote on it. There was a high probability that the committee members would not oppose the nominee.
At the same time, the party committee's power was actually higher than the party leader's. Many committee members were members of Congress or political dignitaries. The party leader could not control the committee, but the committee could propose a recall vote for the party leader.
If one had to say who was the real ruler of this country, after removing the capitalists, it would be the chairman of the big party committee. They were the rulers behind the scenes and had the real power.
At this time, the former president, who was sitting at the side, could not help but laugh. "Is it my turn again?"
The chairman of the committee nodded. "You need to take some of the attacks for us. Fitch and I have discussed it. You may disappear in front of the public for a period of time."
The "Fitch" that the chairman of the Conservative Party committee referred to was the chairman of the Progressive Party committee, Mr. Fitch. He was only about 1.6 meters tall and did not look like an old man with any power. However, this old man was now the real ruler of this country's political arena.
The former president was silent for a while. "Do you want me to go to jail?"
The chairman of the Conservative Party committee nodded casually. In his opinion, this was the best outcome.
If it were not for the series of transactions and compromises between him and Chairman Fitch, the former president, who was now being investigated in the room, would very likely be preparing to go to jail.
"Your son has already become the next third minister of the Ministry of State. He is still so young. He may have a chance to reach your level in the future."
"We will also thank you for your contribution to the Conservative Party, although we are very clear that you should not bear all the responsibility."
"Of course, you can also refuse. This is not a request. It is just a discussion."
The chairman of the committee's tone was very gentle and not aggressive at all. He spoke slowly, and it was enough to make people calm down and patiently listen to him.
However, the content of what he said was somewhat difficult to accept.
A few years in jail was like going home to hide for a few days. No matter what the prison arrangements were, this meant that the former president would lose his freedom!
Everyone yearned for freedom, and the Federation was a world that bloomed for freedom. There was once a statistic that nearly 20% of the suicides that occurred in the Federation last year were because they made the decision to end their lives when they lost or were about to lose their freedom.
It was not a good idea to let a president stay in jail for a few years.
However, the former president could not refuse this request. Just as the chairman of the committee said, although he had lost some things, his child was still working hard. His political life had already extended to his child.
If nothing unexpected happened, his child would at least be the first minister of the Ministry of State in the future. Perhaps he would even have a chance to become the next president.
Using the freedom of an old man of little value in exchange for a bright and beautiful future, and at the same time, eliminating some threats at the same time. This was a good deal.
Mr. President thought it through very quickly. "What should I do?"
When he heard this sentence, the chairman of the committee turned his eyes slightly and looked at the others in the room. Some people felt his gaze and returned his gaze.
The party whip coughed softly. "You don't have to do anything about this. We will arrange it."
"When you go to court, you just have to plead guilty. Leave the rest to us."
The former president's mouth twitched. "I … How many years will I have to go to jail?"
He could not help but sigh as he said, "I have to make some preparations first."
"It won't be more than five years, and these five years will definitely not be torture. Trust us …"
On the television screen, Mr. President was still speaking, reminiscing about the past and imagining the future. The gentlemen in the room watched the president speak on the television gently and elegantly.
However, the chairman of the committee's thoughts drifted far away.
Last weekend, he played a game of basketball with Mr. Fitch, who was also the chairman of the Progressive Party's committee. They talked about the next political situation.
It seemed that the Progressive Party and the Conservative Party were two parties with completely opposite positions. Even during the election year, there would be many conflicts and bloodshed between the supporters of the Conservative Party and the supporters of the Progressive Party.
However, at the top, the relationship between the leaders of the two parties was very harmonious. Their personal relationship was also very good. Playing basketball was the most common activity. When the weather was hot, they would also go fishing together.
This phenomenon was actually very normal because besides the left, there was also the right. After all, there were very few people who stood in the middle.
When the development of society required the ruling group to go to the left, those on the left would stand up.
When the development of society required the ruling group to go to the right, those on the right would stand up.
Indeed, as people said and thought, the people of the Federation would decide who would be in power.
However, there was a slight accident this time because the former president's governance problems caused some accidents. If these things were not handled well, it was very likely that the Socialist Party would find an opportunity.
It was enough that people had two choices. There was no need for a third choice!
When the former president returned home at night, he directly locked himself in his study. The investigation against him had been "continuing." Before the court made a final judgment, he could remain free.
This kind of thing was very normal. A small problem was not enough to put him in jail. A big problem was that there was insufficient evidence. In addition, the "investigation" was used as an excuse to implement "protection." His impeachment journey was actually not as painful as people imagined.
But now, for the sake of the Conservative Party and the future of his children, he had to make a choice.
He thought that he would not be afraid. When he won the presidential election, before and after, he said similar words to others — "The interests of the Conservative Party are greater than everything."
But now that it was his turn, he was still a little unaccustomed.
Why … me?!