chapter 154 - secretary of state ross

"There is no problem with your memory." Li Congxin gently shook his head, "Nowadays, there is a technology called image synthesis, adding some paupers among the original footage couldn't be easier."

The reason why he was so certain was not because he believed that Captain America's spirit could overcome Hydra's brainwashing, but he had absolute confidence in his own golden finger.

After the return of Team America, Li Congxin had let him listen to the infinite loop of the single "Mantra for Clearing the Heart" for half a month.

With the current level of his "Mantra for Cleansing the Heart", even if Hydra found a psychic alien who had brainwashed Team America with a psychic gem, half a month would be enough to completely wash away all the negative effects.

Eyes slightly narrowed, Li Congxin not only sneered and said, "I said how Hydra suddenly stopped for such a long period of time, combined is waiting for me to announce the cast list, completely hammer the fact that the United States team is working in Nirvana Studios."

That video about Team America was very short, but the subsequent reports and comments were very long and professional, obviously there was a black hand behind the scenes secretly guiding public opinion.

Fingers unconsciously began to tap on the desktop, thinking about what the other side would do next. Qingfeng's voice suddenly rang out in the living room, "Sir, Secretary of State Mr. Sardius e Ross has come to pay a visit, should we invite him in?"

Mr. Sardius e Ross?

Hearing this name, Li Congxin which still do not know that this goods is the Hulk's former old man, has been holding bad, all kinds of things that General Ross?

I didn't expect this goods in the Hulk and the abomination of things, although can't continue to stay in the army, but and transferred to become the secretary of state.

This kind of political skill is not to be underestimated.

Ross Secretary of State's appearance, is to save Li from the heart a lot of thoughts, the other party's second part of the chess has fallen, of course, no longer need him to guess, as long as to listen to the other side how to say on the line.

"Let him come in." Li Congxin sat on the sofa, crossing his legs, not the slightest intention of wanting to go down to greet him.

Since you're coming from a bad place, what's the point of me being polite to you?

A few moments later, a tall, strong and capable old man walked into the living room with his head tilted up.

It was Ross, who had officially changed his position from General to Secretary of State.

Seeing that Li Congxin didn't have the slightest intention of rising to greet him, Secretary of State Ross couldn't help but frown slightly, but he didn't say anything on the subject, instead choosing to get straight to the point.

"Right now there is a video on the internet that is very unfavorable to the captain and is being hotly debated by the general public."

"That video was doctored!" Team America immediately rose to retort.

Secretary Ross, however, calmly came to the two, and said in a calm tone, "But now the public's outcry across the country is very high, and for this reason, Congress has held an ad hoc meeting and you have finalized a regulatory agreement on superheroes, which you guys can first read first."

Sokovia agreement?

Li Congxin's eyes showed a dawning color, until this moment, he finally knew what kind of role the government was playing in the whole incident.

It must be Li Congxin and Tony's powerful personal strength that had caused them to covet and scorn.

What they wanted was control!

The agreement that Secretary Ross took out, of course, would not be called the Sokovia Agreement, but rather the Superhero Code of Conduct Agreement.

Although the name changed, the content was nevertheless a change.

Basically, it requires that the superheroes represented by Captain America, Tony, and Li Congxin must get the approval of the Rice National Congress before they can take action, or else they will be regarded as violating the law.

At the same time, the losses caused by the superheroes in their actions will be borne by the government department.

After briefly scanning the contents of the agreement, Li Congxin couldn't help but sneer, "That video first appeared on the internet at 19:20 yesterday afternoon, and it's only just now that less than twenty-four hours have passed."

"And you actually utilized this short period of time to not only predict the development of the situation, but also held an emergency meeting in passing and formed this agreement?"

"That said, when did the Mi government's efficiency become so high?"

Li Congxin's words were full of sarcasm, but General Ross was not the least bit bothered, and just said to himself, "Tony Stark has already signed this agreement, agreeing to accept the government's supervision, I wonder if you, Mr. Clark, are similarly willing to sign your name on this?"

Facing Li Congxin's nonchalance, General Rose's response was equally simple and rough.

There was no extra explanation, just a simple and rough way of giving two choices, to sign or not to sign.

Feeling the deep malice of the other party, Captain America had resumed his seat and said nothing with a gloomy face.

He, who did not know enough about modern society, knew that it was not appropriate for him to express his opinion at this time.

On the other hand, Li Congxin revealed a bright smile and took the initiative to say to Secretary Ross, "Since the government defines those of us as superheroes, that is another identity that is different from the general public, and when you drew up this agreement, there was no superhero representative in attendance."

Saying that, he gently pressed his finger on the Superhero Code of Conduct Agreement and pushed it back in front of General Ross, "Therefore, no matter what is written on it, I refuse to sign it. For the same reason that the Heralds refused to enforce the Emperor's decree before the founding of Rice."

Impressions +666 received from Thaddeus e Ross!

A superhero regulatory agreement that you can actually relate to the founding history of Rice, Ross felt that this guy in front of him was no one else.

Secretary Ross still said unwillingly, "If you say representative, I wonder if Mr. Tony Stark can be counted as a representative of your superheroes?"

"Of course not."

Li Congxin's reply was decisive, "He can't represent me."

Secretary Ross sneered, "Then who does Mr. Clark think can serve as a representative of this particular group of superheroes? Is it Captain America, or yourself?"

Lee returned a strange look from the heart, "You're at least the Secretary of State hey, don't you know that to choose a representative you have to be voted on by everyone?"

"I'll make a statement in tomorrow's news and papers, calling for the nation's superheroes to gather and vote in the same."

"At that time, our elected representatives will naturally accept the invitation from the Congress to participate in the making of the brand new agreement."

After a slight pause, he added, "That's the reasonable and legal operation that fits the process, isn't it? As I recall, that's probably what it says in the Constitution, isn't it?"

Impressions +666 received from Thaddeus e Ross!

I talk to you about superheroes and you talk to me about the Constitution?

There was no way to continue the conversation this day.

Although the desired result was not achieved, Li Congxin's answer was within the range of barely acceptable to the government, although there was no immediate compromise, but there was talk means there is a chance, it is better than tearing the face directly.

Re-stuffing the agreement into the briefcase, Ross said, "Your words, I will truthfully convey to the Congress, this farewell."

Seeing Ross to go, Li Congxin said casually, "Don't forget to take those people in Outer Manchuria with you."

"No." Ross but for the first time on his face showed a smug look, "Because the matter of Captain America has not been completely clarified, the Congress decided, after studying, to monitor Mr. Clark's existing industry, so as not to cause unnecessary losses to the people."

After saying that, without giving Li Congxin a chance to retort, he directly took his briefcase and walked out of the villa with his head held high.

It was only after Secretary Ross left that Captain America finally took advantage of his face and said, "Are we being watched?"

Li Congxin nodded lightly.

This was clearly a means for the government to pressure Li Congxin.

By all rights, the writing of this agreement should be some sort of py deal between the government and Tony. However, it seemed that both of them didn't share the same goal, or at least the government didn't really want Li Congxin to hand over Bucky.

That's why Ross never mentioned this matter from beginning to end after he appeared, their goal was just to get Li Congxin to sign the agreement and accept their supervision and control.

As for the relationship between Li Congxin and Tony, perhaps the worse the better for them instead?

Team America from awakening to now full count is only a few months time, has not completely adapted to this era of everything, so in the face of this agreement, is not like the original that has a clear perception and position.

He needed to figure out the situation first.

"Clark, are you planning to get something for the superheroes by taking part in the preparation of the agreement?"

"No!" Lee replied plainly and simply, "I'm just stalling for time."

Looking at the dumbfounded Team America, Li Congxin smiled and explained, "In fact, regarding the matter of whether or not superheroes need to be regulated, it's a completely muddled matter of public opinion, and from the perspective of a superhero, I certainly don't want to be bound by an agreement. But this time ..."

Team America was busy following up, "How about this time?"

"This time the agreement appeared so suddenly that it was simply a case of the government side taking advantage of the situation." Li Congxin sneered disdainfully, "As a matter of fact, the video of you accidentally injuring the people is broken in many ways, and it's simply not enough to be any strong evidence."

"And the various factors don't have the prerequisites to bring about this agreement, they just want to take advantage of this fight between me and Tony and jump out to reap the benefits."

"After all, in this situation, both Tony and I need support from the outside."

Regarding that so-called agreement, Li Congxin was not going to sign it from start to finish.

Want to control me through a paper agreement in disguise?

Heh!

Sign?

Sign you paralyzed!

However, Li Congxin also knows that this agreement, including the outside surveillance personnel, are just the beginning.

He drank half of the juice he had been drinking, "Be careful these days, and try not to go out when you're not doing anything. The next troubles will come in waves, giving us no peace."

As Li Congxin's words fell, the familiar ringing of the phone had already rung once more, and after a glance at the caller ID, it was Hope who had called.

"Clark, something's happened to Mindy at school."

Li Congxin froze at the sound of his voice and said busily, "Don't panic first, speak slowly, what's going on?"