"A month? Why a month? Miller said, "What is the reason?" ”

Eric looked helpless and said: "We originally wanted to confuse the other party through the strategy of loosening the outside and tightening the inside, trying to make them relax their guard and return to their previous state, so that we can find clues in the dark." After all, we've locked in a couple of targets and narrowed it down. But... ”

"Wait." Miller intended, "You mean to create a relaxation of security to give those people a sense of opportunity, when in fact you're secretly keeping an eye on the people you've pinned, is that what you mean?" ”

"Yes, exactly. Originally, we planned to loosen some restrictions and let the people there do things that they couldn't do before, or that they couldn't do easily, so as to give them the illusion that because the Russians' intelligence network was cracked, everything became safe and reliable, and they no longer needed to be so closely monitored. Eric said and looked at Miller, seeing that he didn't make a sound, but waited for his next words, he continued: "But it takes time, and people may suddenly realize the danger, but it is difficult to recover from the danger at once, and they will not let their guard down quickly. So we need time, a buffer time, for that person or a few people who might be there to really believe that the crisis is over, so that they can act again, so that we have a chance. ”

Miller laughed and said, "That's a good idea. But in my opinion, do you think that others are too simplistic? ”

"What do you mean?" Eric asked, somewhat puzzled.

"You found Hu Chen, not from the bottom up, but directly found Hu Chen and recognized him. Isn't that strange? Miller said.

Eric didn't seem to understand, and he frowned and didn't make a sound. Miller seemed to see that Eric didn't understand and continued, "I mean, how can you recognize Hu Chen directly?" Why lock his location directly? With the guy you caught? That person doesn't know who Hu Chen is at all, right? So how did you find him? If you are the other party, how do you explain the question? ”

"They're going to doubt themselves inside... Eric suddenly understood.

"Obviously." Miller stood up and said, "They will check themselves, and here, they will not risk continuing this operation, because if Hu Chen's information can be leaked, then other people's can too." In such a situation, if it were you, would you continue to let your informant risk continuing to operate? ”

"Uh... No... Eric replied.

"Huh." Miller laughed and said, "You're not too stupid. Think about what you've been investigating recently, and you've found nothing? Especially those who are suspected by you are normal anymore, so that you even doubt your own judgment? ”

"Yes ... That's right. Eric replied, looking ashamed, "That's why we want to change our direction." ”

Miller nodded and said, "You can continue to send people to keep an eye on you secretly, but there is little point in investing so much." You're right to change your strategy. Continuing to be there was indeed a drain of time, and Lille didn't want to continue there, he wanted to transfer people away. ”

"Transferred? Aren't these people here to cooperate with us in the first place? Why do you want to be transferred? Eric asked.

Miller turned to look at Eric and said, "You didn't catch what you should have caught, but you found out Hermet's people." This made Helmet lose face and lose a lot. This was a big blow to Lille, and in addition... At this point, Miller paused, "What you did was discovered by Lille. "Jiuhe Library

As soon as Eric said this, Miller immediately thought of the man who had been planted in Hermet by Tucker, the man named Wells Lee.

"What? You're not going to tell me you don't know, or even deny it, are you? Miller asked, looking at Eric.

"Uh... No.... I... Not denying it ... It's just Lille ... Really got it? Eric asked.

"Wells Lee." Miller uttered the name, "Maybe someone else." But he only said the name. Are you just lucky that Lille is where you are today? He sighed and said, "He's very angry about it. If it weren't for the fact that Helmet was at fault with the Security Bureau, I don't think it would have been as simple as talking on the phone. You and Tucker are bound to be in trouble, do you believe it? At least this Wells Lee, who was sent to Hermet, would be out of luck. ”

Eric nodded weakly and said, "So... What do we do now? ”

"What to do? And Lille admits that you deserve to admit it, and then stops the operation in the Security Service project. Let the FBI and the Security Bureau take care of themselves. We have to say that in the days to come, Hermet, or Lille, is the one we can trust, do you know what I mean? Miller said in a non-questioning tone.

"Understood." Eric replied and looked a little embarrassed: "But... Do you want to admit your mistake and apologize to Lille? ”

"Isn't that clear enough?" Miller asked.

"Clearly... Clear. I'll talk to Lille with Tucker. Eric said.

"And as soon as possible. Miller stressed: "Go to Hermet and Lille as soon as possible to explain clearly. And if you install any other people, remove them from me. Although Helmet is a private security company, he is actually responsible for the same as a state department, and there will be more in the future, don't get yourself in trouble, this is not only a suggestion, but also an order. ”

"Okay. I understand. I'll talk to Tucker, and I think in a few days we'll find Lille and explain everything. Eric said.

"Not an explanation. Lille will not listen to your strong words. Admit mistakes, then remedy. If you're not stupid, you know how. Miller said.

"Okay. I understand. Eric nodded immediately.

Miller sighed, took out another cigarette after sitting down again, lit it, and said, "That's it, now it's time to talk about the investigation you said earlier, which will be launched in Maclean." What do you need, what do I, or the Intelligence Agency, do? ”

Eric saw that Miller had finally ended the topic and moved on to what he really wanted to discuss, and immediately became excited after a long sigh of relief, "I need permission, first you have to agree to let us conduct this investigation." Then I want to use our resources in Washington, D.C., Maclean, and other places to find out the specific trajectory of Hu Chen's activities in these two places, and even who he has been in contact with. ”