Capítulo 1875: Chapter 807: Every Era Must Fade Away
The square was boiling over. Cheers, slogans, and songs echoed in the sky. So began distributing flyers with the temporary emblem of the “England People’s Assembly” printed on them—a lightning bolt breaking through a crown.
In the crowd, several n dressed ordinarily and wearing hats calmly observed. They were mbers of Reinhardt’s Hydra Group.
“Second phase target achieved,” one of them whispered into the microphone beneath his collar, “the concept of ‘People’s Assembly’ has been successfully launched and received cross-regional responses. Emotions have shifted from specific demands to questioning the system.”
“London police movents?” ca the inquiry through the earpiece.
“A large police presence is assembling on surrounding streets, but there’s no sign of entering the square. The Commander seems to have received strict orders to avoid direct confrontation. dia… both BBC and ITV broadcast vans are here, but their cara angles are chosen to avoid showing the full crowd, focusing only on the speakers and so ‘moderate’ slogans.”
“Continue observing. Ensure the safety of core personnel. The ‘Charter’ draft will be sent to you tonight via encrypted channels, organize reliable individuals to read it aloud and collect ‘signatures’ at the assembly to create a fait accompli.”
“Understood.”
In the heated atmosphere of the square, not everyone was blindly optimistic. Inside the city hall, a temporary ‘command center’ had been set up, and several leaders from different unions and community groups were arguing.
“We’re moving too fast!” A union leader, a forr miner, slamd the table, “Assembly? Charter? This damn well sounds like revolution! We just want better jobs and pensions!”
“Where do better jobs and pensions co from?” a young university lecturer retorted, “from the system that takes our money to subsidize the Royal Family, to fight the Scottish war? Unless we break this system, everything is just talk! Sara is right; we have to make political demands!”
“But we’ll beco targets! London is tolerating us now because they’re pressured by Scotland. When they catch their breath, we’ll be the first ‘rebels’ they deal with! Look at history—”
“History shows that because we’re always afraid, we miss opportunities again and again!” Sara entered, her face flushed from her speech, “We’ve been in the city hall for almost two weeks; what has London done? Aside from quietly cutting off parts of the network and trying to buy off a few spineless people, have they dared to move against us? They haven’t! Because they’re already weak to the core!”
She walked to the window, pointing at the boiling square outside: “Do you see that? That’s power, the power of the people! London can ignore the strike of hundreds, can suppress the protest of thousands, but can they handle discontent erupting simultaneously in hundreds of towns across England? Can they handle the lenses of international dia? Can they handle the confidence that has plumted to rock bottom?”
She turned around, her eyes blazing: “They can’t. So, we must move forward, not retreat. Draft the Charter, initiate the signing, the next step is to organize a ‘public vote’ across England, using ballots to tell London and the whole world what the people of England want!”
Her determination infected so, but doubts weren’t entirely dispelled. The old miner muttered, “Even if we’re gonna do it, we’ve gotta have a strategy. Can’t just shout slogans. Where does the money co from? How’s the organization structured? How do we prevent infiltration and sabotage?”
At this ti, a middle-aged man wearing glasses, who had remained silent, spoke up. His na was Allen, claiming to be a volunteer from the “Civic Constitution Research Association,” joining a few days ago, responsible for drafting materials.
“As for the money… I have contacted so overseas expatriates and foundations sympathetic to our cause, willing to provide so small donations for printing and basic expenses.” Allen adjusted his glasses, “The organizational structure can refer to Switzerland’s Cantonal Assembly mode, electing representatives at each level. Regarding security… we need to establish an internal discipline committee, scrutinize the backgrounds of core mbers, and establish a reliable communication network.”
His proposal was specific and feasible, quickly drawing everyone’s attention. Sara gave Allen a grateful look, unknown to her, this “Allen” was a ticulously selected and implanted “organizational developnt expert” from East Germany, adept in mass movent manipulation.
The plan was quickly formulated. The passion in the square was channeled into more organized actions: electing temporary representatives by regions; setting up signing points to gather support for the “Charter of People’s Rights”; forming publicity teams to other towns; even beginning discussions on establishing a “People’s Guard Corps” to counter potential violent threats.
The spark from Birmingham, under Reinhardt’s group’s careful nurturing, was spreading to the dry gras of England.
On the sa day, Paris, France, in the office of the Director of the Directorate of External Security (DGSE)
Director Jean-Louis De Villepin put down the phone, looking peculiarly at the Minister of Internal Affairs and Deputy Minister of the Departnt of Defense sitting opposite him.
“London has officially requested us and Germany to participate as ‘neutral observers’ in the diation frawork for the Scottish referendum,” De Villepin said, “they hint that if France and Germany are willing to provide ‘constructive assistance,’ in future so matters within the European Union, the United Kingdom will adopt a more ‘cooperative’ attitude.”
The Minister of Internal Affairs scoffed: “Cooperation? What capital do they have to talk about cooperation now? The British Pound is like a slide, the army is trapped in the Scottish Highlands, they can’t even control their own streets. This is clearly begging us for help, yet they still act high and mighty.”
The Deputy Minister of the Departnt of Defense was more concerned with specifics: “What specific assistance do they want?”
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