People's Tribunal.

In the name of the court, it is actually a political court. According to Judge Vyshinsky, "criminal law is an instrument of class and racial struggle", but most of the defendants who were sent here were driven to the gallows and guillotine.

Today, it seems, will be no exception.

The presiding judges, the well-known "Grim Reaper Judges" - Ryrod Fleisler and Andrei Vyshinsky, have issued death sentences that are thicker than bricks, and the pardons and acquittals have been zero, and so far there is no record in sight.

When the fact that the accused is human is taken into account, the chances of breaking the record are even more remote.

In a lawsuit like this, which has no suspense, there should not be many people who are in attendance except for the relatives and relations of the prosecution and defense. However, when the court session began, not only were the auditoriums full, but the audience who had come to observe the major case of the century lined up from the corridor to the outside of the courthouse.

"That's a good thing. ”

Etzberger, the editor-in-chief of "Black Army", had a stern look on his face, and a sneer on the corner of his mouth.

"When the judgment is over, everyone will know who is the master and who is the servant. ”

"Alfheim is the Elven Alfheim, and hairless monkeys who dare to challenge this will receive a free urn and grave. ”

Heinrich Treitschk, a professor at the National University of Alfheim, a well-known middle-class historian and political commentator and one of the prominent members of the so-called "Alfheim School", snorted. Mr. Professor has long been an opponent of racial equality, advocating racism and chauvinism. Strongly advocate external expansion. The view of human beings under the rule of the elves - as he himself said, to use "iron and blood" to manage and train human beings to become domestic animals that can be used in a practical way.

The peers who held the same view nodded their heads, their faces flushed with excitement.

For a long time, the professor and his comrades were suppressed, the law explicitly forbade any excesses and speech, and the official rhetoric, while also attacking non-elven sapients, was directed at specific events, not a particular race. Coupled with the fact that the Archon is a complete ability supremacist, racists who are keen to advocate "pureblood" can only whine in the corner. As for those who attack the alien race. Smashing human workers with rotten eggs and rotten tomatoes. "Angry youths" like the skinheads and Boxers – they were all kindly invited to tea, or gentle community workers came to bring warmth and water meters......

Even in the eyes of ordinary citizens, extremist groups that exclude different races are the most die-hard conservatives and undesirable troublemakers.

Most of them are fantasical, unrealistic, and eccentric people. What is done is completely detached from reality. This is especially evident in the table xiàn on the political zhì. One of the expectations of these activists was to stick to the Gothic font. Speaking foreign words is removed from the elven language in order to maintain the so-called "subjectivity" and "purity" of the elves. Some radicals also told the other elves that if the elves did not purge the city of Árfheim of humans, socialists, and members of the Holy Church, Arfheim would never have become a truly thriving nation. Activists have also strongly demanded the abolition of some important government institutions. So that the elves can call the wind and rain in the world. Finally, and most of the elves hate the most, the radicals always think that they are the defenders of the elves and Alfheim, and always use every opportunity to defend the "nation" and the "homeland".

"I'm more concerned about what I'm going to have for dinner today than how I dominate the world. ”

More than one citizen commented on "sincere patriots who are willing to serve the country with seven lives".

That being said, on the day of the trial, there were still many ordinary citizens who came to observe. In addition to the curiosity of the citizens and the attention to the case itself, a considerable number of citizens also came with the mentality of observing the direction of the wind. The consul's private harsh words - "the people always stand with the victor" - are once again vividly displayed.

There are also humans who are concerned about this case.

In Yalfheim, humans are classified as a "race of acceptance of domination", and although the legal inscription states that they have "fundamental rights", as fifth-class citizens, they have no political rights, let alone speak on matters of state. But as an intelligent being, no matter how domesticated he is, the desire for a better life and the desire to express his opinions still exist in his heart. After all, who wouldn't want their lives to be a little better? With the idea that "no matter how bad it is" and "there is always a hope," many human beings gathered outside the courthouse.

As the objects of the consul's guardianship and special guests, Roland and Minerva did not have to squeeze under the loudspeakers outside the courthouse to listen to the broadcast, and the auditorium had reserved seats for them early in the morning, and they were still relatively in the front row, with a good view and could hear clearly. The only problem is that they are a little closer to the right-wingers, and their contemptuous or jealous gaze tingles their skin from time to time.

Heydrich's response to this was that as long as they did not act aggressively stupidly, the government would not take direct action to restrain their behavior.

"The citizens of Alfheim enjoy full freedom. ”

The confidential secretary solemnly explained:

"In fact, we have warned all right-wing organizations and individuals who are watching about the dangers of misdeeds against the Princess. But the law does not prohibit them from looking at whom, and there is no standard for how to look at people. In that case, what can we do as a country governed by the rule of law? It is impossible for the police to arrest and send people who have not broken the law to prison. ”

A perfect interpretation, Minerva, who has always been picky, can't pick out the bones from it.

As a leader, you must lead by example in order to effectively maintain the cohesion of the organization. As long as it is not a dictator whose personal will always takes precedence over reason and logic, both the king and the pope must be subject to certain legal constraints. The title of Mr. Beyondred is "Supreme Archon of Alfheim", and even though his actions are no different from those of the Führer and Comrade Steel, he is not a dictator or tyrant above the law, but "subject to the supreme Mother Goddess and the divine law." A ruler who serves the whole people". He will not do stupid things that undermine the system he has set and create criticism.

But the mountains don't turn around, and when a door closes, a window always opens.

Click!

Heydrich carelessly pulled out a gold-plated automatic pistol and carefully wiped the pistol, moving carefully and slowly, as if caressing his lover.

The law also does not prohibit military personnel from wiping off loaded guns in public.

In less than a second, all restless gaze faded.

Minerva breathed a sigh of relief, then regained her grim expression and continued to straighten her back.

She was well aware of what this trial meant for Alfheim and humanity. As a shadow nation and race that is on the rise. The mentality of the elves is in a wonderful state of inferiority and arrogance. The history of more than 1,000 years of national suffering has not only brought unpleasant memories to the elves. It has also greatly destroyed their national self-confidence, and based on history, reality, and not unfounded assumptions, they always have a victim complex that borders on persecution paranoia. With the increase of national strength, this inferiority complex is reversed into arrogance - modeled on the famous buildings of human nations. However, both in size and beauty, the mega-city complex completely overwhelmed the prototype, and advocated the militarization of the country. The right-wing magazines and newspapers that are constantly inculcating the next generation with "elven supremacy", "racial superiority", and "destiny" are now preparing to enshrine such ideas in law. Make nationalism a national policy.

That's a big question.

Low self-esteem, arrogant, and extreme - in Minerva's life experience, people with this kind of character are extremely dangerous. Because they are generally very aggressive. Leaving such people in the hands of the state will sooner or later lead to a bloody war that will involve the whole world. Regardless of the final victory, I am afraid that Charlemagne will not be the one to have the last laugh.

In contrast, a not-so-friendly, but relatively reserved elven country is more beneficial to Charlemagne. Although they still have a headache with their political system and prosperity advantages, as long as they do not export revolution and are willing to cooperate with Charlemagne at the economic and technological levels, Charlemagne can also benefit from it without changing the national system.

The lesser of two evils, Minerva's answer is clear. On this point, she and Roland are completely in agreement, but due to their position and experience, she has not been able to think as deeply as Roland.

Roland is well aware that the right-wingers will not win this lawsuit, and there is no chance at all.

"The right wing has never understood one thing, what is the lightning rod used in the council room?"

This was the sentence he uttered last night when he visited his former elementary school history teacher, Jean Locke, after three rounds, and the clever Roland immediately understood the meaning behind this meaningful joke.

In the design of the super-large building, Li Lin basically did not interfere much, but made some requirements for the budget, and incidentally used his bad taste and no aesthetic taste to install a metal goddess symbolizing freedom on the top of the council hall. The use of "free dishes" as lightning rods to shelter hegemonism, imperialism, and monopoly capital from the wind and rain and withstand the thunder of the sky -- just like the Reichstag of human hope in another world.

This symbolic design illustrates the simplest of truths – "freedom," "cooking," "human rights," or whatever sounds good and moving—are all in the service of the national interest. The independence of the judiciary under the special national conditions of the United States will not work in this country, and it will not appear.

Theoretically, Yalfheim has many parties and groups, but it is not a multi-party state after all, and it does not have to deal with the problem of rotating the power of the government between two dissenting parties every four years. Therefore, there is no need to worry that the courts will become another battle ground outside the Congress, thus losing their basic functions and cutting off the influence of partisanship on judicial adjudication and interpretation by cutting off the interference of both sides. As a de facto centralized state, a judiciary independent of the government is neither possible nor of practical significance to Alfheim, because justice itself is a very effective and practical means of government, both internally and externally.

If you understand this, you will understand that how and how to judge is not what party or judge or even the law has the final say, but it is all about how the consuls interpret the law.

"That 'Rare Monarch......

Locke poured himself a glass of vodka and said in a mocking tone that had not changed for decades:

"He doesn't allow a certain idea to overstep. Infiltrating influence into the core of power. ”

Rare and bright.

This is what Li Lin's admirers (or fanatical believers) call him, and this assessment cannot be said to be completely unreasonable. As the head of a country, there are few people like Li Lin who has built the shadow nation of Alfheim from the empty ruins, and cultivated it into a powerful force enough to influence the situation in the world. Although he was criticized as a dictator and careerist, he did show at least the least respect for parliament and the law, and did not interfere indiscriminately.

With such outstanding political achievements, it seems that there is nothing wrong with a slightly exaggerated title or two. But I believe that Li Lin turned a blind eye to the act of exploiting judicial loopholes, and he was convinced of this -- either his brain was not well developed, or his brain had suffered a heavy blow and opened the skylight.

"Before the Archons. He is also a divine agent. The person who rules the world on behalf of the Mother Goddess will be soft-hearted by a handful of extremists?"

No way.

As a messenger of the gods, Li Lin may not be upright, fair and just, but he is undoubtedly an excellent manager. Balance the forces of all parties and make them check each other. And then to achieve the set goal -- this is Li Lin's consistent means of governance. He will never be like a politician in popular politics. Anyone who sways in order to curry favor with public opinion and dares to challenge order must be prepared to be punished.

Comments are permitted. But there is no room for rejection and resistance -- this is Li Lin's motto.

So from the very beginning, the right-wingers did not have any chance.

The red-robed judges finally appeared, and everyone in the courtroom stood solemnly and took a deep breath, and Roland quietly waited for the ending.

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While the citizens and politicians of Alfheim were preoccupied with the Scott case, their consul did not appear at the courtroom, not even at the very least.

A thing that is already doomed to an end is not worth wasting energy at all, and there are many more important things than that, such as-

"Do you have any brains? What to do and how to do it has already been decided, there is no need to discuss this issue, don't waste my time. ”

A stack of drawings slapped directly on Ferdinand Sheishaw's face, spilling along with the pride of the head of the Navy's shipbuilding committee. The "Battleship Design Genius" looked at the angry Archon in horror, his body trembling like chaff.

"But ......"

"It's nothing, it's not something that the shipbuilding committee can take for granted, and the national strategy is the top priority!"

Li Lin glanced at Xi Xiao coldly, the poor director of the shipbuilding committee, and the last bit of courage left him, bowing his head gloomily and waiting for the supreme consul to fall, looking at the battleship drawings at his feet, his heart was like a knife.

Generally speaking, autocrats like "stronger", "bigger", "big toys" that can fully display the aesthetics of violence, and the most suitable for these characteristics is undoubtedly the battleship. Since ancient times, the great dictators and warships who believed that they could apply the means of dictatorship to workshops and chambers had stories to tell, such as the Führer and the battleships of the "Hindenburg" class, such as the comrades of steel and the battleships of the "Soviet" class, and the battlecruisers of the "Stalingrad" class. According to the above logic, Li Lin should also like a battleship with a thick cannon barrel.

With seven turrets, named from bow to stern from Monday to Sunday - this is not the battleship Agincourt of the Royal Navy of Great Britain, but the Königsberg-class cruiser designed by the designers of the Wehrmacht's Naval Shipbuilding Committee, although the main gun caliber is also 305mm, the main gun turret on the drawing board is an unprecedented five-in-one gun, that is, this battleship has a full 35 main guns. In another design, the caliber of the gun was reduced to 152mm, and the turret was reduced to 6, which was arranged in a diamond shape, but it was an even more unprecedented seven-pack ......

What are these turret cultists doing? Do they want to destroy heretics with the light of billions of turrets? Or do they purify heretics with the flames of 152? Are they spies sent by Comrade Steel?!

The basic strategy of the defense force and navy is to blockade the human sea, prevent the human camp from sending important troops and resources from overseas to the mainland, and then destroy the already delicate balance of power. On this basis, as much as possible, the strategic resources that are urgently needed in the country will be continuously transferred back to the country. After completing these two tasks, we will consider such combat missions as annihilating the enemy's fleet and landing on the beach.

In view of this, the focus of the equipment development of the defense forces has always been on U-boats, underwater aircraft carriers, medium-sized MDS, oxygen torpedoes, mines and other weapons specially used to break the engagement and port blockade, and has not paid much attention to surface ships.

However, the fact that the military is not interested does not mean that the designers have no ideas, not to mention that there is a precedent for air force aviation warships, and the designers of naval ships are not without ideas for multi-turret warships. As soon as they received the order to destroy the surface warships designed to break the engagement, they immediately brought out all their private goods, and the result became like this.

Li Lin didn't plan to ask for battleships at all, what he needed was an attack ship that was specially used to attack merchant fleets, loot supplies, and be able to fight and run. Unlike floating warships, which need to shell fortifications from the air and provide long-range artillery support, this type of ship does not need too large caliber guns, in general, rapid-fire guns around 120mm to 150mm are the best choice for suppressing light ships, and 203mm guns are too slow to be expected to complete their targets unless a new semi-automatic firing mechanism is developed. As for 203mm and above, it goes without saying.

According to this standard, even the Deutsche class armored ships, the Scharnhorst-class high-speed battleships, and the Alaska-class large cruisers will not be able to pass the test, not to mention those large and inappropriate multi-turret "fetish"?

In Li Lin's concept, the upper limit of the raid ship was no more than five high-speed cruisers with triple 155mm turrets and a maximum speed of 36 knots -- just like the "amazing breach of contract" like the Upper Class and the Brooklyn class, which could be changed to aircraft-carrying cruisers if special needs were considered. If you are purely considering the balance of performance and value for money, it is better to go to the Des Moines or Hippert level. No matter how bad it is, it will be enough to build a batch of destroyers with sufficient endurance.

But the ship-building committee made such a bunch of things for him......

Litter!

"Warships are not built to satisfy personal hobbies! In addition, all designs must be made with standardized drawings to facilitate mass construction. ”

Li Lin waved his hand coldly, and then made up for the gray "ship-building ghost".

"A month. ”

He issued a warning.

"If you and your department can't come up with a workable plan within a month, I will replace you with more suitable talent. ”

Xishaw's newly dropped heart was lifted.

"But, Your Excellency......"

"Don't try to justify, it's an order and you have to finish it. Now, go and get your work done. ”

Shishaw straightened up and saluted, disappearing from the office like the wind, the sound of panicked footsteps fading away.

"What a group of unsavvy guys. ”

Li Lin shook his head and stood up, walked to the coffee machine on the side, and while tinkering with his cappuccino, he showed a spring breeze-like expression to the guests sitting on the sofa.

“...... You think so too. (To be continued......)