Him and their stars.

Chapter 1823 What? I am a war criminal

As a leader who is very good at uniting various forces, President Keith Nishita feels that his staff and cabinet members are full of fools after compromise and checks and balances, while Yang Mingzhao, who has only joined his team for two years, is always the most capable one.

Although he was from the Spiritual Research Society, he had to be on guard against it. But as a president who was good at uniting all forces in the country, he had to recommend him for a career as a senator or a governor of a star zone.

But this was all before the war.

The war has destroyed my dreams, my career, and now it is going to destroy my moral integrity?

At this moment, President Keith Nishita's heart was filled with unspeakable sorrow, but facing everyone's gaze, he still showed a sad expression that was clearly professionally trained: "The times have given us our destiny. I am ready to die, and so are my colleagues. History will remember their sacrifice."

A qualified political leader must always flaunt his moral high ground. From this perspective, President Nishita's performance is not unqualified. But no matter what, his behavior objectively sold out the Earth government. The more he flaunted his morality and character, the uglier he looked.

So, Madam Nishita took out a bunch of bearer gold notes issued by Libra Galaxy and distributed them to everyone. This kind of gold note can be exchanged for legal currency or precious metals of equal value at any branch of Libra Bank, and can be circulated freely in any corner of the known universe, even in the Great Freedom City in the Abyss Nebula or the lawless areas of the outer ring of the Milky Way.

"These are some valuables I got after selling my dowry. We have known each other for a while, so this is just a small token of my appreciation. Life is difficult, and I hope we can all stick together." She said sincerely.

The president's personal guards and crew all showed visible emotion. As for the staff members who were civil servants of the community, although they were still reserved, they could not help but feel refreshed when they saw the numbers on the gold notes and the fragrant stamps.

Now that both the emotions and the physical objects are in place, subsequent development will be a natural progression.

As a result, the escape journey went very smoothly.

Before Vice President Hierro and the Prime Minister could react, the President's ship had blended into the fleet of fleeing civilian ships and left the Earth. Speaking of which, the Community once had such a decree: In order to protect the appearance and environment of the mother planet Earth, unless there are special circumstances, starships should not directly pass through the atmosphere and dock on the surface of the planet, but should transfer via the space elevator. However, when the war started, such a law that was made up on the spur of the moment naturally could not be continued, let alone during the current escape process.

As expected of the Alliance's United Proton-class cruise ship, the energy core from Forge Industries allows the ship to bypass gravity while casually displaying an almost impeccable optical camouflage.

They didn't even alarm Marshal Ferragu, who was in charge of the entire Earth-Moon defense, and left the solar system and headed towards New Chang'an.

As for why they were going to Xin Chang'an, it was not because Marshal Paris had reorganized 20 to 30 warships there, but because the president's wife said that the Tuos Merchant Corps "just happened" to have a ship crossing the border from there. According to the agreement signed between the Merchant Corps and the Empire, their first-class fleets had paid enough taxes and tolls to the Empire, so they were exempt from inspection and could follow the Tuos people out of the country.

After all, the Empire and the Community have not officially declared war yet, and normal trade is still continuing as long as it does not involve weapons and mercenaries.

After all, even during the Galactic War, the Canaan Chamber of Commerce, the imperial family's treasury, had to do business with the Tuos Merchants Group. In other words, they had to do business with the alliance behind them.

This is the value of a permanently neutral trading nation.

President Nishita seemed a little worried that everyone might misunderstand him, so he explained to his staff, "Of course, this is just an intention. We do not rule out the possibility of establishing a government in exile abroad, but if there is another choice, I still hope to continue to stay in the community, stay in our territory, and lead this resistance movement."

"Mobile base camp? The guerrilla headquarters." Yang Mingzhao asked.

"Yes, yes, a mobile base camp! The guerrilla headquarters!" Just pondering this word, President Nishita felt the romantic and heroic legendary color blowing in his face. Thinking that he was now a part of this legend, he couldn't help but feel excited.

The President was shocked to find that his deputy secretary-general was even at the level of a perfect supporting actor. Doesn't the fact that he could get such an outstanding young man to work for him prove that he is the well-deserved Chosen One?

"However, even if it is a mobile base, it must be built after the Empire conquers the Earth," the president instructed again.

This is natural. If he is exposed now, he will abandon his cabinet and the military and civilians in the capital and flee the earth in panic. If he is exposed after the Empire occupies the land, he will fight his way out of the siege and continue to lead the resistance movement. Of course, the feeling is completely different.

In order to ensure this character, the Presidential Palace recorded a video a month in advance in which the President hid in an underground bunker and criticized the Empire for occupying the Earth.

In fact, there are 100 similar videos with various landmarks on the earth as the background, and the average duration is more than three minutes. The videos in the underground shelter are more than three times the former. The content is nothing more than some universal slogans and clichés calling on the military and civilians of the whole country to unite and resist to the end.

To ensure this, the president underwent very detailed makeup before appearing on camera, taking everything from his body shape to his spirit and even the length of his hair and beard into consideration.

Anyway, as long as there is not too much detailed information, the video can be shot at any time and can be released at any time, and it can always become ironclad evidence that the President is still resisting on Earth.

At that time, even if the president was really "forced" to follow the Toss Merchant Corps to the Alliance to establish a government in exile and remotely command the Earth's resistance, it would be justifiable both legally and emotionally.

Everyone was smart, and they all understood the president's intention after just a few words, and they all showed respect. However, Yang Mingzhao always felt that such a watertight arrangement was not like the president's style, but more like it was from another master.

Of course, since it is a so-called "mobile base", it would seem like a makeshift team if it doesn't even have one or two serious military senior officials.

At this time, Xin Chang'an was the place where everyone was considering moving. It was the second most populated settlement in the Terra Sector and was not far from the Earth. Moreover, Marshal Paris had already led a group of capable officers to Xin Chang'an. If they joined them there, it would be equivalent to having a complete staff.

In that case, we decided to go to New Chang'an.

Having said that, as the high-speed cruise ship named "He'an" got closer and closer to New Chang'an, the President's spirit seemed to have failed to renew its energy and it shrank like a punctured balloon.

Especially when he heard that the Empire was drawing up a list of war criminals and he was on the list, he immediately thought of those decent people who were executed by the Empire in New Asia and New Baghdad.

They were all high-ranking politicians and bankers! Who could have thought that such respectable gentlemen would end up like this? Many of them were guests of President Nishita, chatting and laughing with each other happily.

But now, their corpses are hung on street lamps to dry, as if they are being pickled by nature's salty wind.

Who can guarantee that Mr. Henishta will not be one of them?

So, at this moment, fear rumbled down like a delayed avalanche, burying the President's courage.

"Darling, if a cruise ship sneaks into the fleet of the Toss Merchant Corps, won't it be discovered?" He tried to ask his wife in a calm tone, but his face was pale, his smile was stiff, and every wrinkle of his face revealed panic. Mrs. Melalie glanced at her husband and patiently comforted him, "The Toss Merchant Corps has also purchased a large number of United Proton-class ships. This cruise ship is very versatile. After adding shields and weapons, it will be the best armed escort ship."

"I see. I understand. Yes, this is how the real situation should be. We should handle this situation properly." He nodded and reluctantly accepted the explanation. Or rather, there was no other way to accept it.

However, he couldn't help but start talking again after a short while: "So, will the Tuos Merchant Corps accept our asylum application?"

Seeing that the atmosphere was a little tense, he smiled and said, "I'm just worried. Madam, you know that this is no longer the Tuos Merchant Corps's own business."

The implication is that the Toss Merchant Group is, after all, an ally of the Alliance, and must ultimately obey Nephi's instructions. If the Alliance does not relent, can this group of crazy middlemen really bear the pressure of the Alliance?

"I told you, Darling, I've done my best to arrange it." Mrs. Melalye was still smiling, but she didn't try to hide the impatience in her tone.

"Understood, I understand. With a good wife at home, everything will be fine. I must have saved the universe in my previous life to receive such a gift! The spirit of the universe is so kind to me."

The business sense of this kind of praise is really too strong. It doesn't sound like a husband or wife, but more like a seasoned salesman trying to persuade the client's female leader to buy something.

Therefore, the perfect combination of a good wife and a good mother and a great man, the embodiment of a handsome man and a beautiful woman, suddenly became a lady with a strong aura and her servant who had been strictly trained to be a lackey. If the voters on Earth who loved this couple saw it, they would definitely be very upset.

But the cruel reality is that once an emergency occurs, voters' attitudes will not actually affect anything.

This time, President Nishita did not remain calm for half an hour. He could not help but ask again: "Besides the Tossians, do we have any other plans?"

"Darling, what do you want to say?"

"In fact, I have thought about this. We in this government have done our best. We want a decent ending..."

Mrs. Melalie interrupted him directly: "Darling, if you want to stay in New Chang'an or establish a government in exile somewhere else, I will always support you."

Her smile became more and more beautiful, but the smile in her eyes was no longer visible.

But the President continued to smile and was timid, not daring to speak directly. He just ordered the captain: "Captain, prepare rooms for Marshal Paris and the others in advance."

In fact, until this time, he had not contacted Marshal Paris, but he had already tacitly regarded the old man as the military representative of his "guerrilla base camp."

The president thought for a moment and said, "Oh, by the way, there are not enough guards on the ship. The marshal is mobilizing students from the Armored Forces Academy. Can he bring at least a company of stormtroopers? Yes, at least a company of stormtroopers."

The captain, who was wearing the uniform of the Commonwealth Navy but was a Nedian dragon, was silent for a moment, then looked at Lady Melalee, and after making sure of her approval, he saluted and said, "Understood. I will clean up the sailor room on the ship immediately."

Of course, whether the President was at a loss or timid, he did not deliberately avoid his staff.

So, of course, everything that happened at the scene fell into the sight of Yang Mingzhao and Killian.

Yang Mingzhao looked at the captain of the Nedian dragon calmly, and some of his speculations were coming true.

Compared to Juque who looked as if everything was within his expectations, his junior fellow apprentice, Killian, also known by the Taoist name "Yuchang", found it a little difficult to accept - he was also a member of the Presidential Secretariat, and also served as a bodyguard and health doctor, so it was natural for him to board the He'an together.

"Why the hell did the President become like this?"

Juque laughed: "That's strange. Junior brother, what do you think the president should be like?"

Of course, he is a resolute leader of the Earth, an unyielding iron man, and a fearless war leader. Although Yu Chang wanted to say this, he was speechless when he thought of the aborted alliance diplomatic trip last year.

"...So, it is still a mask after all?" Yu Chang felt a little sad.

"Most adults have two sides to the world, especially politicians and entertainment stars. However, if you wear a mask for a lifetime, it becomes the truth." Yang Mingzhao looked even more sad, trying to save face, "This is not President Nishita's fault, it's the fault of the times."

The fact that he could become the President's secretary was actually an exchange of interests between the Presidential Office and the Spiritual Research Association, but after all, they had cooperated for two years, so there was still some genuine affection between them.

Yu Chang still looked distressed: "Master will be very disappointed, right? He obviously has great respect for President Nishita, so he is willing to obey the orders of the Earth government."

Yang Mingzhao's expression was a little strange. He felt that the filter that his junior apprentice had for his uncle was a little too serious.

Yuchangchang: "But, even if he's just wearing a mask, this doesn't make sense! When the Empire entered the solar system, the Empire was at the gates, and he was still quite courageous. But now, we're almost breaking through, but he's completely sluggish? Is it because of the so-called war criminals list? According to common sense, he should be enraged and irreconcilable with the Empire, right?"

Yang Mingzhao was immediately amused and shook his head, saying, "This so-called list of war criminals comes from the intelligence station set up by the Commission in New Baghdad. With their level..."

"Are they all gluttons?"

Yang Mingzhao taught earnestly, "Well, there is a person in charge of the Commission on this ship. Don't take Uncle Master's joke seriously. It doesn't matter if you offend your colleagues, but if it affects Uncle Master Yu's reputation, it will be a sin."

Yu Chang nodded vigorously and made a gesture of sewing his mouth shut. In any case, when it comes to loyalty to his uncle, he is much more loyal than his senior brother.