1035: Chapter 109 I will give you all my loyalty!_2 1035: Chapter 109 I will give you all my loyalty!_2 But if he has the support of Chief Cheng and Temir, his power would have soone backing it at crucial monts, allowing him to wield it more recklessly and thus achieve greater impact—this is also a fact.
To sacrifice oneself for the country?
Idiots like that wouldn’t climb high enough in Arica’s political landscape to beco Secretary of State.
Those legendary monts where cold-blooded killers sit through hearings without flinching and spout nonsense have millions, if not tens of millions, of plays on streaming platforms—this is the real conclusion of an Arican Secretary of State.
The interests of the system and the interests of individuals within the system are two separate things.
Especially when a system does not reward the righteous, this conflict of interests becos glaringly obvious, influencing participants’ decisions in all kinds of ways.
For example, how did Arica’s Great Commander go from a decisive and authoritative leader to a figure trapped in the White House like a statue?
For example, how did Arica’s bureaucrats sideline their Secretary of State?
For example, how did the so-called Deep State gradually govern Arica into overall dysfunction?
Digging deeper, you’ll eventually arrive at the tug-of-war between economic power and political power, and from there, delve into the inherent limitations of capitalism itself—Marx is truly remarkable.
The death spiral of capitalism has no winners.
On a sufficiently broad scale, every player participating in the ga must abide by the rules.
In essence, it’s a zero-sum ga.
So, how would you answer this?
Mi’er looked at the anxious Mike Pompeo, waiting for his answer to the examination.
“Kevin is a decent guy.
He has high expectations for his future, which makes him seem like a self-disciplined warrior.
I worked alongside him for many years in the Senate, and I was quite impressed by him.
Warriors often get fixated on individual battles.
Once imrsed, they forget why they’re fighting in the first place and eventually lose their way.
But there’s no doubt that Kevin has done a lot of remarkably critical work.
People like him are what we need—bipartisan cooperation requires individuals willing to sacrifice their own political stance to make progress.”
The black-haired wealthy woman nodded slightly.
Mike Pompeo had just about sumd up all the essential characteristics of politicians like Kevin.
Strong combat capability, always striving to achieve goals.
Weaker on principles, but excellent at bipartisan cooperation.
Yet indispensable, because it’s impossible for everyone to be locked in perpetual conflict.
At critical monts, soone has to step in to “clean things up.”
Kevin McCarthy, the pinnacle product of traditional politicians, rose to prominence during an era when bipartisan cooperation was necessary.
As a Republican Congressman, he seized opportunities thanks to his standout ability to collaborate across party lines.
He later beca the Speaker of the House, but in a future marked by intensifying conflicts and radicalized strife, this “middleman” who tried to please both sides lost his intrinsic value.
This is why Chief Cheng has resolutely decided to use Kevin McCarthy as an example, giving the California Elephant Party a small organizational scare.
Buddy, you’re going to fall eventually—so why not make it sooner rather than later?
Cao Cao’s value continues to rise—”Honey, let borrow your head for a mont!”
Oh, you’re not willing?
Don’t worry, “Your wife, I’ll take care of her for you!”
“Have you thought about what you’ll do after your term ends?”
Temir’s question to Mike Pompeo was as much a test as it was a bold revelation of her stance.
The position of Secretary of State in Arica is one of the rare critical posts in the political hierarchy—it’s the equivalent of the Empire’s Foreign Minister!
Many presidential candidates, and even so Great Commanders themselves, have served as Secretary of State!
But…
Mike Pompeo clearly knew he didn’t have what it takes for that.
He’s a Capitol Hill-type politician, propped up by powerful backers, with no grassroots support base or true political power of his own.
That’s the core issue.
“Ms.
Temir, as you know, I’ve previously served as a Congressman, so I do have so foundational experience in politics.”
Mike Pompeo’s breathing was sowhat uneven, but his speech remained thodical—and, if anything, intriguing.
He had a foundation, but that was all—a re foundation.
The black-haired wealthy woman hesitated, and the suite fell into a suffocating silence.
Mike Pompeo waited, while Temir deliberated.
After a long while, she finally spoke.
“What promise did the Koch brothers make to you?”
Mike Pompeo answered uneasily.
“I’m not one of their people….”
“What?” Temir asked in astonishnt.
“Otherwise, I wouldn’t have been able to beco Secretary of State.” The Secretary answered with a hint of sha.
The Arican Secretary of State is nominated by the Great Commander.
Mike Pompeo was the product of a compromise between the Establishnt faction and the Great Commander.
He wasn’t fully aligned with the Establishnt, nor did he have ties to MAGA, but he was sufficiently…
“obedient.”
His directives couldn’t even leave the United States National Affairs Council (although this term doesn’t quite feel right, but it’s necessary to avoid censorship).
The mont he most resembled a Secretary of State was probably in bed with his mistress!
“I’m planning to establish a new university, incorporating so older, traditional institutions.
The campus will be in San Rodolfo.
Mike, if you’d like, you could beco the university’s president after retirent.”
What qualifies as a cushy, reputable position?
University president is arguably the pinnacle of elite, respectable professions, and Temir’s proposal wasn’t just tempting—it was downright enchanting, almost demonic in its appeal!
Don’t think the West Coast lacks such prestigious positions.
Bureaucrats and politicians might not be particularly impressed by big shots in academia, but this is a university president we’re talking about!
However, for the Secretary of State to have risen to the Senate and beco the Republican Party’s ultimate compromise choice, it’s clear he was no ordinary individual.
Faced with Mi’er’s enticing offer, Mike Pompeo didn’t lose his sense of self.
Bowing his head slightly, he sincerely said:
“Ms.
Temir, I trust your university will beco an extraordinary institution, but from a personal perspective, I still want to contribute to Arica.”
Sis, you’re technically three cycles younger than , but I’ll call you Sis out of respect.
Give a shot—I’m desperate to climb higher.
“Why didn’t you negotiate with the Koch brothers?”
Koch Industries is the largest privately-held industrial conglorate in Arica, the Republican Party’s top donor, handing out billions of dollars annually.
Kevin and Mike both accepted their funding—even the Great Commander didn’t!
Back when the Great Commander was campaigning, he personally visited them—and didn’t manage to secure anything.
“They also agreed with my ideas, but the Koch brothers’ investnts are spread out across various bets—you know how they operate.”
Mike Pompeo was gambling!
You only live once, after all, and he was already aware of the storm brewing within the California Elephant Party.
Yes, storm.
Wolf and Temir’s leadership of California’s Republican faction had effectively declared Kevin McCarthy unwelco, causing palpable ripples within the party.
Within the Democratic Party, the California Clique and Black Satan factions fought to the point of pulling each other’s hair out behind the scenes.
And the Republicans?
The idea of them being a monolithic force is a joke!
MAGA and the Establishnt faction were practically an inch away from sending hit squads at each other!
Mike Pompeo was gambling—gambling on the prospects of Temir and her faction of erging Republican local powerhouses!
“Mike, you have no chance of winning the presidential election—none whatsoever!”
The black-haired wealthy woman stated Chief Cheng’s assertion bluntly; she trusted Chief Cheng’s judgnt.
But such brutal honesty made the Secretary’s face visibly uncomfortable.
“But I can offer you a different future.
The Democratic Party’s influence on the West Coast will recede one day.
Wolf and I are pouring substantial resources into securing opportunities for the next era.
We’re young enough, and your children are young enough—we have the chance to build a friendship, don’t we?”
The transformation of contradictions into their opposites might sound like an abstract concept, but it is an extrely cruel truth.
No matter how grand your aspirations, contradictions remain, steadily progressing toward the point of transformation.
Applied to Temir’s logic, this pointed to the inevitability of shifts in political ideologies and public consciousness.
Because they were young enough, Temir and Wolf indeed stood a chance of seeing their choices bear fruit!
After Temir said this, Mike Pompeo’s energy visibly surged.
Temir’s proposal was nothing short of extraordinary.
To believe or not to believe—that was the difficult choice he now faced.
“What is it you’d like to do, Ms.
Temir?”
The black-haired wealthy woman smiled slightly, finally revealing her hand.
“In the future, beco the president of a university and exert your influence—you’ve been Secretary of State and participated in constructing the agenda.
Outside California, on the West Coast, establish an enterprise of our own.
Mike, this should be a highly fulfilling task, don’t you think?”
Now, the Secretary of State finally understood the ambition of this California Republican leader.
Temir and Wolf didn’t belong to any faction—they were forming their own and intended to build an empire of their own!
“Ma’am, I will offer you all my loyalty.
If you do not disdain my modest intellect, I would dedicate it entirely to serving you!”
Nonsense!
Temir didn’t need loyalty, and Chief Cheng never relied on it—Achilles wasn’t concerned with the loyalty of his n, either.
“Very well, Mike.
You may now officially join our cause,” Mi’er finally said.
Her visit to Washington D.C.
wasn’t just to hear people like Mike Pompeo ramble—it was to assign him a task!
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