The most feared thing finally came. Benjamin had the typical arrogance of the empire in its heyday, and in his eyes, any other country except Britain was inferior. So what if the weak had objections to him?
Even in the face of the world's accusations, he was fearless because he knew that the Constitution gave him the right to run the empire, and this right could not be deprived even by the Queen.
What the British people want is victory, and only victory can make them happy. The abuses of humble weaklings in dark corners are a hymn of happiness to the people of the British Empire.
Of course the loser has the right to curse, and this curse is actually a compliment to the winner!
Even after the situation developed in the end, and the royal families and governments of those European countries jumped out to protest or pay attention, Benjamin only felt the pressure of trouble, but did not feel that it was a difficulty.
In its heyday, Britain was a powerful military fortress armed to the teeth. Any external artillery fire was useless to the country. Britain was absolutely invincible in this era.
No matter the accusation, no matter the abuse, what could he do even if he imprisoned Xiao Letian shamelessly?
I am the legitimate Prime Minister elected by the votes of the British people, and I was not elected by you European people. What does your happiness or discomfort have to do with me?
There is indeed a group of people in the country who are affected by the chaotic mood and have a lot of criticisms about themselves, but these do not matter. As long as there is another war overseas to add more colonies and resources to the country, then the news of victory will naturally be diluted. All accusations.
Benjamin calculated very well. He first signed a military aid agreement with Emperor Tongzhi, and then signed a treaty on railway construction rights. This big cake was ten thousand times bigger than what Xiao Letian had given.
Immediately after taking over the anti-Chinese banner from France, Britain will go to Asia for the third time, and this time the opponent is not the Qing Empire but the arrogant Chinese.
Occupy all their lands, harvest all their wealth, and let the news of victory one after another inspire the entire British Empire. At that time, who of them will care about this little imprisonment incident?
After all, history is written by the victors!
The plan was perfect, but he was also worried about the enemies inside the fortress, the political opponents who were eyeing him.
Gladstone is a lion. His years of painstaking efforts have expanded the power of the Liberal Party a hundredfold, and this eloquent politician is almost invincible in the parliament. He has died in the face of many financial appropriation proposals. On his hands.
What's even more frightening is that Benjamin has been vaguely aware of the queen's intentions. In the eyes of the royal family, one party must not be the only one. Gladstone is likely to be an important chess piece introduced by the queen to balance the political situation.
Perhaps it is not appropriate to describe it as a chess piece, because Gladstone is a chess piece with its own thoughts. With his gloomy eyes, no one can guess what he will do next.
Benjamin's entire plan to deal with the Chinese this time was actually based on his anger with Gladstone. In Benjamin's heart, even if you and I have different political opinions and are competitors, our loyalty to Britain is still the same.
Gladstone should be able to make the right choice when faced with big issues of right and wrong. Doesn't he know that everything I do is for the benefit of the British Empire?
Do you, Gladstone, want to be a criminal in British history? Did Xiao Letian really give you an astronomical bribe? Are you really a villain who disregards justice for personal gain?
Why? Why betray me and our motherland at the critical moment when I am about to win?
Benjamin scratched his head and couldn't think of an answer. Finally, he jumped up angrily, "Prepare the car, I want to go to the House of Lords! I want to see this traitor in person!"
The British Parliament slowly evolved from the admonishment meeting of the king in medieval England. The king wanted to hear the voice of the people and also hoped that all walks of life would discuss national affairs together, so from the clergy, nobles, management and elites of each county A group of representatives were selected to hold political meetings. This was the prototype of the British Parliament.
As the system gradually became fixed and the number of people continued to increase, internal conflicts also increased. Finally, in the fourteenth century, Parliament was divided into two factions. One was the House of Lords composed of clergy and nobles, and the other was the large number of counties. Representative, commonly known as the House of Commons.
For hundreds of years, there were conflicts and win-win cooperation between the upper and lower parliaments, including the king, and there were even serious civil wars. However, no matter what, this system was preserved and became an original specimen of the parliamentary system in later generations.
In principle, the status of the House of Lords is nobler than that of the House of Commons, but the civil power represented by the large number of people in the House of Commons is also stronger. Over the past hundreds of years, the power of the House of Lords has been gradually shrinking, while the power of the House of Commons has continued to strengthen. .
Up to now, although the proposals passed by the House of Commons still need the approval of the House of Lords, they are basically just a formality. Those fat-headed nobles and clergy generally will not conflict with those members of the House of Commons who represent the interests of capitalists. .
Gladstone's influence in the House of Commons is too great, especially among the non-governmental representatives from various counties and districts, many of whom are members of the Liberal Party. It is not difficult for Gladstone to win the majority of votes here.
Benjamin's power is more dominant in the House of Lords. After all, the Tories have been in power for many years and have a close relationship with these nobles. Therefore, if they want to conflict with Gladstone, Noble Garden is the best choice.
"Accelerate! Keep accelerating! We must get to the Houses of Parliament before Gladstone leaves! This despicable traitor, I must teach him a lesson myself!"
The British Parliament Buildings are on the Thames River, where Big Ben is located, the Palace of Westminster, and next to Westminster Abbey.
It is only a ten-minute drive from Downing Street, but these ten minutes are as long as a century to Benjamin.
Soon, the huge Gothic-style building appeared in front of the Prime Minister, and the reporters gathered at the gate made his heart pick up in his throat.
God, even the reporters were alarmed. Being able to get the news so quickly meant that Gladstone had let the news out in advance!
Damn it, why don’t I know the information about what these wastes do!
The Prime Minister's carriage stopped steadily at the door of the Parliament Building. The butler opened the door and Benjamin, dressed in a black suit, jumped out of the carriage.
"It's the Prime Minister! The Prime Minister is here!" A group of reporters exclaimed, and reporters No. 50 and 60 at the scene shouted and gathered around.
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