“…… Done right, the money will be used to build a stronger army, control the situation in Haiti, and bribe a few protest leaders and local media to prepare for future elections. ”Although he succeeded in coming to power through a military coup, this does not mean that his position is secured.The new president is well aware that the reason why he has been able to succeed in taking office is that he has a strong military at hand, but it is also closely related to the unpopular work of the previous president.It was precisely because of the excessive corruption during the previous president's tenure, coupled with the sudden natural disaster and earthquake, and the subsequent handling of the government at that time was extremely bad, that caused huge public resentment in Haiti, and he seized the opportunity to successfully oust him.However, after succeeding in taking office, the new president did not want to correct the corruption of the previous government and win the hearts and minds of the people.Instead, they will use more forceful means to suppress and control the situation on the ground in Haiti and secure their position as the next president to be overthrown.In a way, as long as such a president exists, Haiti will never want to emerge from chaos and poverty."
Report, Your Excellency the President, the High Priest is here."
In the president's office, the new president and military representatives were discussing donations if they were annexed.Suddenly, a report came from outside the door.Hearing the reminder from outside the door, the faces of the new president and the military representative suddenly changed.The new president subconsciously touched the tie around his neck, then coughed lightly and said to the soldier reporting outside the door, "Please come in, high priest." ”"Yes!"
Having received the order, the soldier turned and left.Listening to the footsteps outside the door, the new president subconsciously breathed a sigh of relief.Fear of voodoo is ingrained in the minds of Haitians, even the president.However, he had to have a good relationship with Voodoo, because in addition to the support of the military, Voodoo also played a huge role in his successful rise to power.Through the people's fear of voodoo, he was able to suppress the affected people during the most chaotic period after the earthquake, and not to be overthrown again just after coming to power."
Whew~" took a deep breath, and waited for the new president to sort out his emotions, and the high priest who was outside also entered the office."
Your Excellency."
The appearance of the high priest seemed to make the atmosphere of the entire presidential office much more gloomy in an instant.Turning his withered countenance and nodding at the new president in front of him, the High Priest's face showed no sign of respect.For him, only the Empress of Voodoo and the god Loa are the objects of respect, and as for the president, it doesn't make much difference to Voodoo whether or not he is the person."
High Priest."
Looking at the high priest who appeared in front of him, the new president's gaze swept over the head on his neck, barely suppressed the discomfort in his heart, pulled the corners of his mouth and showed a reluctant smile and asked the high priest who entered the presidential palace: "I don't know what you came to the presidential palace this time?"
”"This year's Voodoo Festival is about to take place, and this time the festival is a bit special, and I need your help, Your Excellency.""
Voodoo Day?"
Hearing the high priest's answer, a flash of surprise flashed in the eyes of the new president.For all this time, he had been so busy dealing with the things at hand that he had almost forgotten about Voodoo Feast.Of course, originally, this simple holiday had little to do with him as a president, and all the president needed to do was to attend and cheer on behalf of Haitian official support for the festival of Voodoo, a local sect.However, listening to the High Priest, this Voodoo festival seems to be very different from the past."
I don't know the high priest, what is the reason for this voodoo festival this time?"
Thinking about it in his heart, the new president tentatively opened his mouth to ask something."
I'm sorry, Your Excellency."
Shaking his head, he refused the president's inquiry without hesitation.The high priest touched the head on his neck, looked at the president in front of him with his cloudy eyes, and said: "You just need to understand one thing, once the ceremony is over, Haiti will usher in earth-shaking changes, and then whether it is those so-called United Nations peacekeeping organizations, or the United States and China, it will no longer be a problem, we will be on an equal footing with these great powers in the world, and Voodoo will also become the greatest existence in the world, and the whole world will flock to us......"
"On an equal footing with the great powers?"
”Hearing the absurd words from the high priest's mouth, a look of astonishment flashed in the eyes of the new president.He felt that the high priest of the Voodoo Sect in front of him was completely insane, or because the other party had stayed in Haiti all the year round, so he had never seen other countries in the world.It is precisely because he became the president of Haiti and held a high position that he knows better that the gap between countries is greater than that between people.The wealth at the disposal of the superpowers, their military might, and a range of other things, are far beyond the imagination of ordinary people.The fiscal policy of a state or province in a year may be much more than in a few years in Haiti.Of course, although I don't think about the nonsense that the high priest said, on the surface, the new president still maintained his basic appearance and didn't say much."
I know you don't believe all of this right now."
Although, the new president in front of him did not raise any questions about what he said.But the high priest seemed to have already seen through the other party's inner thoughts, and he did not show any anger about it, but just looked at the new president with a calm face and said, "However, it won't be too long, and when Voodoo is over, you will understand, Your Excellency." ”"Please remember that Voodoo is the foundation of Haiti, and only if Voodoo continues to exist in Haiti will Haiti have a chance to turn around."
After discussing the arrangements for the Voodoo festival two days later, leaving a meaningful word, the high priest turned and left.In the office, looking at the back of the high priest leaving, the military representative, who had been silent since just now, couldn't help but speak."
Could it be that the High Priest can really make Haiti a presence in the world on a par with the great powers?""
Absolutely impossible."
Shaking his head, no matter how categorical the High Priest was, the new president still felt that such a possibility did not exist."
Even if this opportunity does arise, those superpowers will not allow it to happen to Haiti, and once sanctions are imposed, Haiti's fragile livelihood and economic environment will collapse in an instant."