allonlinenovel Chapter 130: Commissioning Ceremony, Officially Becoming a Member of Congress
Chapter 130: Commissioning Ceremony, Officially Becoming a Member of Congress
Five days passed in a flash, and finally the day arrived when Su Zhengyang would be officially appointed as a member of Congress and receive the Northern Frontier Dragon Medal.
Early in the morning, when Su Zhengyang had just gotten up, Yang Qiyue had already arrived at Su Zhengyang's residence. Over the past few days, their relationship had quickly heated up, and they were inseparable, almost like a married couple.
While Yang Qiyue was straightening Su Zhengyang's collar, she slowly said, "Today is an important day for you. All the newspapers and media in Beilong City will be here. Also watching the ceremony are ambassadors from various countries and all the governors of the provinces under the jurisdiction of Northern Frontier. You must pay attention to your image and control your temper. Don't show the outside world that you are too aggressive. It will be disadvantageous to you."
Su Zhengyang pulled Yang Qiyue into his arms with a smile on his face. Yang Qiyue exclaimed and glared at Su Zhengyang in reproach.
"Hurry up and let go. As the editor-in-chief of Dahua Daily, I also want to go to the scene to watch the ceremony in person today."
Su Zhengyang then let go of Yang Qiyue, and Yang Qiyue hurried away picking up her bag.
At present, their marriage has not been finalized. If outsiders see them arriving at the government building together, it will cause some unnecessary rumors.
Su Zhengyang looked at himself in the mirror, wearing a military uniform, full of energy and dignified. He nodded with satisfaction and walked downstairs with Yan Shuangying. The convoy prepared by the Northern Xinjiang government had been waiting downstairs for a long time. Four military jeeps sandwiched the car that Li Yichen was riding in, and in the back were two military trucks full of personal guards. In the front, there were a large number of Northern Xinjiang government central guards leading the way. The lineup was completely full.
At the entrance of the Northern Xinjiang Central Government Building, a large number of newspaper and media reporters crowded on both sides with expectant looks, waiting for the arrival of the real boss.
This formal commissioning ceremony will be held in the Congress Center Conference Room in the Government Building. Some well-known media, such as Dahua Daily, Huashang Daily, Beilong Evening News, etc. have obtained special passes and can enter the Congress Center for interviews and records, while other smaller media organizations can only hope that Su Zhengyang can answer some of their questions to obtain first-hand news information.
The convoy stopped on the street in front of the government building. Hundreds of fully armed guards got out of the vehicles and set up a cordon nearby.
Su Zhengyang, wearing a well-fitting military uniform and shiny leather boots, calmly stepped out of the car and walked towards the entrance of the government building under the watchful eyes of everyone.
The media reporters were instantly excited. They kept taking pictures and swarmed forward to ask questions.
"Governor Su! You have officially become the youngest member of Congress in the history of the Northern Frontier Government. What do you think?"
"Governor Su, can you please speak and explain what specific changes you will bring to the Northern Frontier government after becoming a member of Congress?"
Su Zhengyang was not arrogant, but showed a kind smile to the media reporters on the scene and said: "Don't worry, after the appointment ceremony is officially over, I think I will make a special trip to answer some relevant questions in front of the media at that time."
After arriving at the Congress Center on the fifth floor of the Government Building, Su Zhengyang took a deep breath and pushed open the door. The conference room of thousands of square meters was already full of people, including governors of the major provinces under the jurisdiction of Northern Frontier, ambassadors of various countries to China, and some very prestigious people in the military, political and business circles.
Seeing the main person come in, the people who were originally chatting with each other turned their eyes over, with expressions ranging from excitement, joy, fear, to disgust, and so on.
Su Zhengyang took in everyone's expressions. He walked calmly and steadily to the seat reserved for himself in the first row and sat down. Sitting next to Su Zhengyang were Prime Minister Duan Jinshu and Northeast Governor Jiang Yanlin.
On the podium, Yang Jiakai, dressed in presidential attire, said solemnly, "I declare! The Northern Xinjiang government and the appointment ceremony of members of Congress have officially begun!"
Thunderous applause broke out in the venue. After the applause died down, Yang Jiakai spoke again: "In the past three years, our Northern Frontier government has ushered in a period of rapid development. The people in the major provinces under the jurisdiction of Northern Frontier can be said to live and work in peace and contentment. At the same time, we have recovered Huizhou from the rebels in the South and regained control of half of Shanghai. This is the strategic goal that our colleagues in Northern Frontier have worked hard to achieve! In the future, our Northern Frontier will surely make rapid progress and prosper, unify China as soon as possible, and let our great China return to the top of the world!"
"Today's appointment ceremony is to confer the status of a young and talented member of the National Assembly of our Northern Frontier. In the past less than a year, this young talent has inherited his father's legacy and carried forward the spirit of the Northern Frontier. He rose from obscurity in Linzhou, Northwest China, and founded the Northwest Revolutionary Army that the rebels feared. He defeated some ambitious people who were eyeing the northwest of China, and at the same time wiped out the Guo faction's rebels! Washed away the shame of our Northern Frontier! He is the current Governor of Linzhou, Commander-in-Chief of the Northwest Revolutionary Army! The only son of Su Tingyu, the former Governor of Jiangbei, Su Zhengyang!"
"The elders from Northern Xinjiang present here should all know that Brother Su was brutally murdered because he kept fighting against the great powers and refused to bow down for the future of China! As Brother Su's legitimate son, Su Zhengyang not only did not give up after Brother Su's death, but instead displayed the Su family's style to the world in another way in Linzhou! He has made outstanding contributions! He has made a great name for himself! In the hearts of the people of Linzhou, he is even called the savior of the new era!"
"After discussions with Prime Minister Duan and the major members of the Northern Frontier Congress, we have unanimously decided to promote Su Zhengyang to become the new member of the Northern Frontier Congress! He is also the fourteenth member of the Northern Frontier Congress! In the past, our members of Congress were all old guys of my age. Many people think that Su Zhengyang is not qualified enough and does not have enough prestige, but what I want to say is! The strength of the Northwest Revolutionary Army is his prestige! The contributions made by his father Su Tingyu and the Su faction's 100,000-man army to the Northern Frontier are his qualifications! Next, we invite Governor Su Zhengyang to the stage!"
Su Zhengyang slowly stood up, with a solemn expression, and walked to the podium amid warm applause.
Yang Jiakai picked up a palm-sized red booklet from the tray in his secretary's hand. This was his ID card representing his identity as a member of Congress.
Although it looks insignificant, it is of great significance. It represents the top power in Northern Xinjiang and is also the stepping stone for Su Zhengyang to officially enter the core of Northern Xinjiang.
Su Zhengyang stood upright, saluted Yang Jiakai crisply, and took the congressman's ID with both hands.
Yang Jiakai smiled and gave Su Zhengyang an encouraging look, then turned to look at the people present and spoke again: "Today, in addition to appointing Su Zhengyang as a member of Congress, after discussion by the Northern Frontier leadership, we will award Su Zhengyang the Northern Frontier Dragon Medal! And the official rank of general!"
As soon as Yang Jiakai said this, the entire venue was in an uproar.