In the eyes of the outside world, S.H.I.E.L.D. is a mysterious organization. Some say it seems to be non-existent, and yet it seems to be everywhere. It doesn't exist because few people know exactly where it is, and it's ubiquitous because it's probably everyone under its surveillance.

The unknown is the most terrifying. For people, S.H.I.E.L.D. is an organization full of unknowns, and it is also an organization that makes people talk about it.

The most mysterious thing in this organization is those with special abilities, not the clerks or regular staff.

It is rumored that S.H.I.E.L.D. personnel have been seen kicking a train that crashed into the president's car, and that S.H.I.E.L.D. personnel have been seen pulling a derailed train back to the track with both hands.

All these legends are very powerful among the people, and they often become more and more mysterious, and they also make people feel that the people of S.H.I.E.L.D. are superhumans with their own special functions.

In Langley, Virginia, a building, which looks ordinary from the outside, has caught the attention of some do-gooders because of the helicopters rising and falling on the roof.

In the United States, there are many high-rise buildings with helicopter landing pads on top. But in the middle of the night, such frequent take-offs and landings still make people curious.

It was already ten o'clock in the evening, and in a conference room on the top floor of the building, people were still coming and going from time to time. On the rostrum of the conference room, a short and stocky middle-aged man sat in the center.

It was an ordinary-looking balding man, with the little hair left on the top of his head combed to the right and a pair of black-rimmed glasses on his nose.

It is difficult for such a person to attract the attention of others when walking on the street, like a grain of sand falling in the vast desert, and it is difficult to find a trace. However, this unattractive person is none other than Robert Weitz, the director of S.H.I.E.L.D. agency.

The people who are here today are all top experts in the field of cryptography research in the United States. Before they came, everyone didn't know what they were coming for. When I arrived at the conference room, I saw my old acquaintance and began to talk in a whisper.

This circle is not big, and everyone knows each other well, so there is no obstacle to communication.

As people came in from time to time, everyone soon found out that the top masters in the domestic cryptography field were all invited by the S.H.I.E.L.D. secret service. As a result, everyone speculated that S.H.I.E.L.D. must have encountered a cryptographic problem.

When the personnel arrived, Weitz turned on the speaker on the table, cleared his throat and said, "Experts, thank you very much for cooperating with us and coming to this meeting in your busy schedule. ”

When everyone heard this, they couldn't help cursing in their hearts, you fucking drove the plane to our backyard, can I not come?

He cursed in his heart, but everyone had elegant smiles on their faces.

Weitz waved his hand at a clerk sitting in front of the projector, and a worn sheepskin that appeared to have a map on it appeared on the projection screen. The strange symbols and irregular graphics on it immediately attracted everyone's attention, and the whispering sound suddenly disappeared.

Seeing this, Weitz continued: "We invited everyone here today because we obtained this treasure map two days ago, but all the experts of S.H.I.E.L.D. have not been able to crack the secrets on the map. There was really no way, so I invited everyone here. ”

"It is said that this is a treasure map of ancient China. However, what the specific situation is, it depends on the experts to crack the secrets before they can really know. ”

"Because of the stakes, I hope that you will be able to eat and live here within a week, and gather all your efforts to solve the secrets of the treasure map as soon as possible. As for the work arrangements of your original units, we will coordinate them in a unified manner, so please rest assured. ”

"Of course, if you can crack the treasure map secret in advance, you can naturally leave early. Moreover, if you can crack the secret of the treasure map, you will definitely not be disadvantaged in terms of reward. ”

As he said this, Weitz meaningfully stretched out the index finger of his right hand and shook it from side to side.

Seeing this scene, many people's eyes suddenly lit up. According to the previous practice, this finger means 10 million dollars, and if the dozen or so people present are divided equally, it is quite considerable. Of course, the premise is that you can crack the treasure map.

When Weitz saw the performance of these people, he sneered in his heart: "They are all fucking hypocrites, pretending to be very high-minded, and they are not soft at all when they take money." ”

Later, he made some specific requests, and then asked his subordinates to arrange accommodation for them.

After the meeting, Weitz returned to his office.

Rum, who had been waiting at the door of the office, saw Weitz from afar, hurriedly stood up, and stepped forward to greet him with courtesy: "Hello Director! The Director works day and night, and is really a model for my generation!"

"Haha, Rum, is there anything wrong with you not going back so late?" Hearing this, Weitz asked with a smile.

Rum has been working very hard lately, and he has done everything he has been given to him beautifully, which makes Weitz happy. Although he has no force value, this Rum's brain is still relatively easy to use, and he knows how to do things flexibly, and Weitz admires him a lot.

"Director, now that we've got the treasure map, do you think we can let the wind out?" asked Rum cautiously.

It was Rum's own that matter, and he wanted to be part of the whole process, though he didn't have much hope.

"Rum, I know you've done a lot to this matter, and you have to go a long way. Weitz smiled and patted Rum on the shoulder. "However, the rest of the matter will be left to Hayden in the Intelligence Division and Laulin in the Operations Division, they are better at this, aren't they?"

Naturally, Wetz knew what was going on in Rum's heart. However, as the director, he must think in terms of how best to facilitate the completion of the task.

"Yes. Director, I understand. If you need me to do anything, I will definitely go to the soup and die without giving up. ”

Rum knew very well that Laurin, Weitz's protégé, and that he could never compete with him. And Hayden, the woman with the watery poplar flower, is said to have a leg with Wetz, and she is not the object she can provoke. At present, he must keep his head down and keep a low profile.

Moreover, what Weitz said was also true, and the later plans were indeed within the scope of the responsibilities of the Operations Division and the Intelligence Division, and he did not have a good excuse to get involved.

"Well, Rum, I'm glad you're so generous. By the way, what's going on with the Klober family?" Weitz complimented Rum, knowing that he might have a pimple in his heart.

Weitz knows that sometimes praise is more effective than scolding his subordinates. Rum was very depressed under the former director, and at this time, more encouragement and opportunities would make him more motivated.

"Director, the Clowber family willingly handed over the treasure map this time. After all, they also worked hard to crack this picture, and they couldn't crack it after finding many experts. In their hands, a treasure map is a worthless thing. Being able to get his grandson out of prison this time, Old Klober had no reason to complain about anything. ”

Rum paused, then continued, "Director, to be honest, I'm a little uneasy. Do you say that this treasure map is real? If it is a treasure map from ancient China, then why are all the patterns and patterns marked in Japanese? It can't be a trick played by old Clowber on purpose? ”

After getting this treasure map, Rum also muttered to himself, he couldn't be sure if this thing was a real treasure map. The reason why he said this now is that Rum also wants to get a vaccination with Wetz first, so that he can exonerate himself in case the treasure map is proven to be fake in the future.

Hearing this, Weinz thought for a while and said, "It's not 100% sure whether it's true or not, but I don't think Old Klober has the courage to play tricks on us in the S.H.I.E.L.D. agency." So, even if it's fake, it's not a trick that old Clowber deliberately plays. The specific situation will have to wait for the experts to study it. ”

S.H.I.E.L.D. also has its own experts in code-breaking and other aspects, but in the face of this treasure map, it is at a loss. As a last resort, Weinz had to find an expert from the outside to crack the treasure map.

In Wetz's opinion, even if the treasure map is fake, S.H.I.E.L.D. has nothing to lose. Old Klober's grandson will be released after a few years, and there is not much difference between early release and late release. Even in prison, he ate well and slept well.

Moreover, he believed, with the shrewdness of old Clowber, he would definitely not play such a clumsy trick. If you offend S.H.I.E.L.D., even a powerful underworld family like Klober will not end well.

S.H.I.E.L.D. doesn't even need to make a move, as long as they put a few words on the underworld, the other two major underworld families and some small gangs will take the initiative to find trouble with the Klober family.

In the United States, no gangster dares to really stand up to S.H.I.E.L.D.

Weitz's words put Rum at ease.

He didn't dwell on the issue, but said, "Director, now that old Klober has agreed to play a play with us, this is a good opportunity. Recently, there have been multiple leaks of our plans, which could well mean that the bureau is mole. ”

"I don't think we need to take the initiative to make a noise, let some people know something, let the news go through them. In this way, we can pick out these moles by the way. In addition, moles can be deliberately arranged to participate in the transaction to take the opportunity to get rid of these moles. ”

"On the underworld, news about the deal can be released through the Klober family. In this way, even if there is no organization that has planted shadows in us, you can learn the news through the underworld. ”

Weitz thought about it for a while, and the idea in his mind gradually became clearer, and said, "Rum, you have a good idea, so do it." Next, you communicate the details with Clowber Sr. to make sure that the plan is not leaked. ”

"Okay, Director. Rest assured, I will carry out your plan well. Rum quietly attributed the plan to Wetz, so as not to steal the limelight.

At any time, proving that your leadership is smart is the real wisdom of your subordinates.

Weinz was also very satisfied to see that Rum knew so much about advance and retreat.

"Director, how do you think you can talk to old Clopber about this timing?" asked Rum, wanting to know what Wetz had to say about the timing of the transaction.

Now, Weinz has brought in the country's top experts in the field of cryptography, but they can't be allowed to study indefinitely, there must always be a time limit.

In addition, when communicating with old Clopber, you should also tell the other party the specific time, which involves how to spread the news, and when to spread it, and so on. Mistakes can only be avoided if you plan carefully.

"A week, I gave them a week. "A week later, whether it works out or not, the deal is officially underway." So, you tell Old Klober that the trade is scheduled for Saturday of the following week. ”

What Rum needed was this specific trading time, and now that Weitz told himself so clearly, there was no longer any doubt. He then took his leave and left Wetz's office.

At this time, it was close to the early hours of the morning, walking in the quiet corridor, but Rum did not feel the slightest loneliness. He is a lonely wolf, and he feels more secure when he is alone.

The lamp in the corridor sometimes stretched his figure very long, sometimes very short. It's like a giant and a dwarf.

Rum knows that everyone is an actor, performing on the big stage of society. Sometimes it's a giant, sometimes it's a dwarf. Everyone wants to play the giant, but not everyone has the opportunity.

What he has to do is to seize every rare opportunity.