Chapter 216 People’s hearts are different
Chapter 216 People’s hearts are different
In a small basin between the mountains, there lies a city that is not on the map.
This is the headquarters of the Mass Resistance.
The people living here have smiles on their faces, as if they are very satisfied with their current lives. Compared with their previous lives, they should be satisfied.
Sufficient food, adequate wages, stable order, everything is much better than before.
There were about twenty or thirty people sitting in a conference room in a large house in the center.
These are the high-ranking members of the Mass Resistance, and the man with white hair sitting in the main seat is undoubtedly the leader of the Mass Resistance, the Prophet Mass.
At this time, the atmosphere in the conference room was restless.
Although each branch acts independently, the headquarters still has ways to learn about the actions of each branch as quickly as possible.
But just over ten days ago, there was no news from the Anduya branch. They didn't care about it, thinking that the brave man was very powerful and didn't like anyone controlling his information.
But just three days ago, there was no news from the Rock Branch, then the Fanya Branch, and according to the news just received, there was no news from the Code Branch. So far, there has been no news from ten branches.
And they just learned the reason why there was no news from these branches. It was the new Pillar Hero who took action. He got a bunch of strong men from somewhere, swept through those branches, and brought them under his control.
"Tell me what you think, everyone." Misa said.
A grumpy one yelled first: "He betrayed us. He was definitely sent by the Imperial Army to wipe us out!"
"My opinion is to send troops immediately and kill this traitor!"
"Yes, kill this traitor!" a group of people echoed passionately.
"My opinion is that we should first inquire about the situation in detail." Misa said slowly.
The words of the mass were like a bucket of water, dampening the passion of the higher-ups.
A senior official said, "Master Prophet, it is obvious that the traitor is trying to eliminate us. Is it necessary to look for the situation?"
"Didn't you read the intelligence carefully?" Misa asked slowly. Although it was a question, it lacked intimidation.
Misa glanced at the senior officials and said, "When he took action, he still used the symbol of the Misa Resistance Army. Do you think those arrogant imperial troops would do such a thing?"
"All's fair in war, who knows what will happen?" a senior official said indignantly.
"But he didn't carry out a massacre." Misa knocked on the table. "Most people in the branch are fine. They were not purged."
"From this point of view, our hero wants to seize our power."
Seize power?!
This was even more unacceptable to the top leaders, because having enjoyed power before, they would rather die in battle than have their power taken away.
The scene was silent for a short time, and everyone was thinking about how to deal with the hero. In the end, everyone looked at Mass silently, because Ash's actions were undoubtedly a challenge to Mass's status.
"What does the Prophet think?" asked another senior official.
"I think it's great." Misa said, "I'm old. If the empire hadn't been too bullying, I wouldn't have raised the banner of resistance. Now there's a young man who is full of vigor and strength to take over from me, which is naturally the best."
The atmosphere suddenly became solemn, because the top leaders did not expect that Misa would be willing to give up his high position.
A senior official said, "Then how do we do it?" "Send someone to contact him and tell him that I am willing to give up the position of leader and ask him to stop the meaningless killing." Misa sighed, "We are all fighting against the empire, why do we have to do this?"
The top executives all looked unhappy, it seemed that Mass was really determined to transfer the power to Ash, but on what basis?
They fought hard to get their current position, but a newcomer was able to sit over their heads and take away their rights.
Of course they read the intelligence, and read it carefully. There were almost no stupid people present, so they naturally saw Ash's purpose. That's why they immediately, even without any discussion, worked together to label Ash a traitor.
Because the system implemented by Ash was too good, so good that it seemed unreal, and so good that there was no room for them to abuse their power.
Moreover, he has no regard for human relationships and worldly wisdom at all, only ability and achievements. Once he succeeds in seizing power, they will undoubtedly be overthrown.
The meeting ended with mixed feelings. Looking at Massa who was leaving, the senior executives looked at each other and began to make their own plans.
They didn't care what Mass's plan was, they would never let Ash become the ruler of the Mass rebels.
Inside the room, Ash looked at the letter that came in: "Let me be the leader, huh!"
Ash burned the letter to ashes and continued to deal with his own affairs.
Even if Misa was willing to abdicate, Ash would not accept it. If he took too big a step, he would get hurt.
It is imperative to reorganize the Mass Resistance. Compared with top-down reform, Ash prefers bottom-up reform, which is the most practical.
The suggestion of the Mass had no appeal to him at all.
In the Nordel Empire Palace, Emperor Nordel III discussed the newly obtained intelligence with his ministers.
"What do you think of the Pillar Heroes joining the Mass Resistance?"
As soon as Nordel III asked, a minister stepped forward impatiently and said:
"That must be fake, Your Majesty, just like that prophet is not worthy of the title of prophet at all, it's all a trick they use to attract people's attention!"
Nordel III did not comment: "Then what should we do? If we allow them to spread the news, there will be chaos among the people. I don't want to see another Mass rebel army appear. Our Marshal Brand will be too busy."
The last sentence seemed to be a sigh of emotion, but everyone present was smart and immediately guessed that Nordel III was somewhat dissatisfied with Marshal Brand. After all, there was not such a long time to suppress an uprising in the past.
In the past, it would only take one or two months to suppress the rebels. Now it has not been suppressed for three years and they are even getting stronger. This is simply unheard of.
Everyone present had guessed what Brand was going to do.
Immediately afterwards, a minister stepped forward and suggested, "Why not let Marshal Brand directly send troops to wipe out the branch where the hero is?"
"By destroying it, we have eradicated the possibility of the rumor from the root. After all, even if the hero is fake, he must have some ability, otherwise those rebels would not have pushed him out."
"Without him, the Mass Resistance will definitely not be able to find a similar candidate in a short period of time."
"As for the fact that it cannot be destroyed, I think it is impossible for Marshal Brand to do so."
"Well, he is our number one marshal after all. It should be easy for him to deal with the rebels." Nordel III nodded, "Pass my order. Order Marshal Brandon to wipe out the slave who pretended to be a hero within one month. If he fails to do so, I will replace him with someone else!"
"Yes." A minister stepped forward and took the order.
(End of this chapter)