Chapter 40: Mission
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By the time they returned home, Yohei Yamasugi had become the "slogan" of international anti-war organizations. Anti-war demonstrations broke out in more than a dozen countries that sent troops to Afghanistan, with Germany and France being the most vocal, and the most serious of the situation certainly being the United States and Ben.
"The U.S. Senate and House of Representatives have formed a joint commission of inquiry into Norris's announcement of a withdrawal from Iraq and a shift in strategic focus to Afghanistan. Republican congressional leaders also let out the wind, claiming that they would launch an impeachment campaign to get Norris out of the White House. Li Tingxuan gave a general introduction to what happened in the past few days. The German and French authorities have already stated that they will consider withdrawing their troops from Afghanistan. The situation is the worst, the Liberal Democratic Party has launched an action to topple the cabinet, and the people are also loud about Toichiro Fukuhara stepping down, and I am afraid that he will soon take the blame and resign. β
"Early election?"
Li Tingxuan nodded and said: "Yesterday, the former director general of the Meishu Party, Ikawa Kojiro, announced that [***] is in contact with the right-wing forces of the Liberal Democratic Party and intends to form a new coalition party. β
"This guy is amazing?"
Before entering politics, he was Major General Lu Zi, one of the few politicians with the rank of general in his political circles. Among the right-wing forces, his influence is very great, and he is even considered by many right-wing elements to be a 'star of the future'. As for his ambitions, needless to say.
"After joining the Ming Cook Party, he has been advocating the 'theory of national unity', believing that the book should be turned into a machine. In previous years, there was no market for his political advocacy. After Naoto Kanno became prime minister, he made him the director general of the Ming Cook Party, and he was also used to encircle the right-wing forces. You also know what has happened in the past two years, especially in the last year, when there has been a wave of annexation, and the whole country is moving in the direction he envisioned.
"At present, it seems that the early general election is a foregone conclusion. The people were so frustrated with the party-boss strife between the ruling Myojo Party and the opposition Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) that they were not doing anything in the fields of economy, diplomacy, politics, scientific research, and culture, and Kojiro Ikawa came out to form a new political party and participate in the general election, and the outcome was likely to be the same as the last election. In the absence of a choice, the people voted with their feet and sent him to the Prime Minister's Office. β
"The result?"
Li Tingxuan smiled bitterly and said: "Fukuhara Toichiro is just a stepping stone for him, and with Ikawa Kojiro stepping onto the political stage, it is said that Ben will quickly slide into the abyss." β
"That's a big difference from what we envisioned."
"It's not very big, and after Ikawa Kojiro comes to power, he will definitely improve relations with us and use it to strengthen the country. Judging from the current strength of the company, it will take at least 10 or 8 years before it is possible to pose a threat to us. This buffer period is enough for us to grow and develop. β
"There's just no way to avoid friction."
Li Tingxuan nodded and said, "With the growth of the capital, especially the improvement of military strength, friction is difficult to avoid, and it may even develop into local conflicts. β
"Tokai?"
"And the South China Sea and the Indian Ocean, who told us to be so close to Yuben, and the lifelines almost completely coincide?"
Liu Wei smiled bitterly and said, "Have you recovered the gold stolen by the United States?" β
"Gold?" Li Tingxuan smiled and said, "It's good to stop the United States and Yuben from continuing to steal as soon as possible, you can't let Uncle Sam spit out what you eat, right?" The United States authorities have flatly denied it, insisting that only geological surveys have been carried out in the area, that no mineral resources have been exploited, and that they do not even know that there are gold mines there. He has admitted that the Hecun Mining Company illegally mined gold mines, and has also partially appointed the person in charge of the company and sealed the relevant materials. It's just that no one can say where the gold that was stolen by Ben went. β
"I'm afraid I've already entered the capital vault."
"Who can prove it?"
Liu Wei sighed, feeling a little regretful.
"I don't have a lot of gold stolen, and the processing plant was about 150 tons stolen before you blew it up. At the behest of the United States, coalition forces have blockaded the mines. However, at present, it seems that the United States will not transfer the operation and mining rights of the mine to the Afghan authorities for the time being. β
"Why?"
"Prevent exploitation by terrorist groups such as the Taliban."
Liu Wei frowned, this is also the reason?
"It's no surprise that the Taliban remain the largest non-political axe armed group in Afghanistan and could overthrow the puppet regime within a few months as long as the coalition forces withdraw. Besides, there are also many Taliban people in the Afghan political axe, and if the Afghan political axe is allowed to take over the mines, it is equivalent to handing over thousands of tons of gold to the Taliban. β
"In that case, the coalition forces still have to be stationed in Afghanistan."
"They will be stationed for at least a few years, and then they will not withdraw until the Afghan authorities are strong or the United States is no longer able to hold on."
Liu Wei smiled and said, "It seems that the latter may have a bigger surname." β
"I hope so." Li Tingxuan stopped the topic and said, "Yuan Changqing has already gone to Switzerland to conduct late-stage experiments there. He asked me to tell you to find Beard as soon as possible, otherwise the research on the nervous system would not be able to be carried out, and the later research would not be able to proceed properly. β
"Find out where he is?"
Li Tingxuan nodded and said, "As we envisioned, he participated in the 'Future Warrior' program and was the chief engineer of the nervous system side of the project. The Yankees have a much larger scope of research than we do, and from the very beginning, the rehabilitation of the nervous system was included in the Future Warriors program, and it is one of the most important sub-projects. It's just that at the moment, it seems that it is the most difficult to modify the nervous system, and maybe the 'Future Soldier' plan is stuck at this juncture. β
"Where is he now?" Liu Wei repeated the question at the beginning.
"I don't know." Li Tingxuan replied very simply, "I saw the photos you sent back, and the underground base was indeed made by the Yankees, and the degree of secrecy is very high. Judging by the time, the base should have been abandoned after the discovery of the copper mine. β
"What does this have to do with finding Beard?"
"What the Yankees are doing over there has to do with transforming the nervous system."
Liu Wei frowned.
"Obviously, the transformation of the nervous system requires more [***] experimental subjects, which requires a higher degree of secrecy, otherwise it will not be placed abroad."
"That is, Beard is not in the United States."
"It's hard to say, so much has happened, and the CIA has caught the FPF [***] experimental subject in Yueben, which has provided a lot of experience for the 'Future Soldier' program to learn from, and it is very likely that the experimental base will be placed in China. I've arranged for someone to spy on Beard's family, and if he comes back to the U.S. and contacts his family, we'll get the news out soon, but don't get your hopes up, people like him don't have much family view. β
"The key is to find him, otherwise everything will be in vain."
"So you have to go to the United States immediately."
Liu Wei glanced at Li Tingxuan and knew that he had already arranged it.
"When I got to the United States, I didn't know what to do, and now it's useless to say this, isn't it?" Li Tingxuan smiled, "Combined with previous intelligence, we have analyzed the geology, resources, and population distribution of the United States, and identified several places where large-scale biochemical experiment bases can be built. Once you're in the U.S., you'll have to take the time to investigate these places. Be patient and you'll always find clues. β
"How do I get to the United States?"
"Go above board."
"What do you mean?"
Li Tingxuan took out a cigarette. "Do you remember Li Er?"
"Li Zhenye?"
Li Tingxuan lit a cigarette and said: "Now the Li family is like Zhongtian, and they have made tens of billions of dollars in Yueben. Although Li Zhenye is an out-and-out second ancestor, he does things inside and out, but Old Man Li sees that he knows you and creates this opportunity for the Li family, so he lets him go. In a few days, he will travel to Las Vegas, where he will stay for a few days. If you don't do anything else, you just spend money and kill time. β
"Follow him all the way?"
"I have arranged a new identity for you, you are still a Hong Kong citizen, and Zhang Jinnan's line has not been broken."
"Zhang Jinnan ......"
"He is now the big boss of Taiwan's National Defense Security Bureau, and he has a very good relationship with us." Li Tingxuan smiled and said, "Last time the aircraft carrier passed through the Taiwan Strait, thanks to his help, the Taiwan authorities did not cause us trouble. When you arrive in the U.S., you spend a few days in Las Vegas and relax. After Li Zhenye returned, he started to act again. I arranged for the pick-up staff and knew what to do when the time came. β
"Can't tell me now?"
"When I arrived in the United States, I learned about the actual situation, and now it's useless to say anything."
Liu Wei smiled and said, "Then I'll go to Hong Kong tomorrow." β
"Don't worry, the ticket has been booked, and I'll go the day after tomorrow."
"Anything else?"
Li Tingxuan nodded and said, "Just like going to the book, I will provide you with information, and you will have to do something for me when necessary." β
"What's the matter?"
"I don't know now, I'll tell you then."
"Lao Li, if I agree now, won't it be equivalent to writing a white check to you?"
"No, it's not okay, and I'm not the one who wants this check." Li Tingxuan glanced at Liu Wei and said, "The FΓΌhrer invited you to come over for dinner tomorrow night, saying that it was in recognition of your actions in Afghanistan." β
"Hongmen Banquet."
"It's not that serious, after all, what you are doing in Afghanistan is also serving the country." Li Tingxuan smiled and said, "The fuse has been lit, unless there is a miracle, the powder keg that has been buried for decades will be detonated sooner or later." The next 20 years will be crucial, and whether we can seize the opportunity to take off depends on how well we do it. This is not your mission, but our historical mission. Don't blame anyone, since we were born in this country and in this period, it is our responsibility. Even if it is not for the country and the nation, it must be for future generations. β
Liu Wei smiled bitterly, he had no descendants and had not considered this issue.
"Go back and have a good rest, don't be cranky, I'll pick you up tomorrow afternoon."
Liu Wei didn't say much, now he just wanted to take a shower and get a good night's sleep. It doesn't matter what he does tomorrow, it's the right thing to live today first.
(To be continued)