"So you approached me and wanted me to provide you with adequate funds, but you didn't want to obey my orders completely, but tried to ...... in a cooperative way"

Zhang Cheng is obviously not a fool, and he immediately saw through the other party's careful thinking of "borrowing chickens to lay eggs".

You must know that if a special organization like an intelligence agency cannot be completely controlled, it is easy to have a lot of trouble, for example, it is easy to be too big to get rid of, and for example, it is easy to be infiltrated and controlled by other intelligence agencies.

Although his original intention in establishing the intelligence organization was not to steal intelligence secrets between major powers, or important technology, but only to investigate various ancient ruins and relics, obtain national hydrology and ocean exploration materials in the corresponding sea areas, and so on.

After all, the intelligence system of the underground world may be very convenient, but the secrecy has not been very good, and it is inevitable that some guys with ulterior motives will know about it, which will cause some unnecessary trouble.

Therefore, at this time, if there is an intelligence organization that obeys its own orders, it will not be detected by the high-level of the underground world if it obtains relevant information.

Because in their eyes, the greatest use of keeping in touch with the world of ordinary people is not to expose themselves to the public.

No one cares about the hostility between countries and interest groups, fighting each other, and even killing each other, unless there is a danger of triggering a nuclear war.

To put it simply, Zhang Cheng used the contempt of the high-level of the underground world for ordinary people, so as to achieve the purpose of covering up some of his small actions in private.

Leonid seemed to sense something, touched the short beard on his chin and explained: "I understand that such a request is a bit excessive. But you have to understand that intelligence gathering requires very specialized personnel, and it must also be kept secret, so it can easily have disastrous consequences for a layman to intervene, so it must remain relatively independent. This is also why the administrative agencies of most countries do not directly control their own intelligence departments, but are responsible for the military, which is relatively secretive. ”

Zhang Cheng chuckled and waved his hand: "No, I don't need to explain, I understand a lot of truths." But you have overlooked one point, that is, I am not an ordinary person at all, and there are many ways to solve your so-called confidentiality problem. I'm sorry, but I need a subordinate intelligence gathering agency that can obey orders 100 percent, not a partner who wants to negotiate terms with me. ”

"What do you mean is that there are two choices before me right now, one is unconditional surrender and the other is ......"

"The other is to disappear! to disappear from this world forever, whether it's you or your men. I promise, it's easier for me to get rid of you than it is to eat and drink. You made the common-sense mistake of treating me as a mere rich man. Didn't Polman tell you that I was one of the three people who had the most power in the North American underworld?"

Before the old man could finish speaking, Zhang Cheng asked with a smile.

There is no doubt that he would never accept such a quid pro quo at all, if it weren't for the fear that modifying memories and mind control would lead to a decrease in judgment in some aspects, he would have called for direct coercive measures, where would he waste his tongue.

"Your Excellency, I think it is necessary to take Mr. Leonid around New York to give him a clear understanding of the underworld. "Polman took the initiative to come forward and make a suggestion.

"Good idea, then take him around, and see the warehouse where I use to store my banknotes. ”

"As you wish!"

......

After a deep bow, Polman immediately pulled the old man up and disappeared into the streets of New York.

About three hours later, when the two returned to the office on the top floor of the headquarters building, the calmness that Leonid had kept on his face had disappeared, replaced by awe and fear.

There's no way not to be afraid!

Because he had seen so many things that he couldn't understand, especially the hundreds of living dead in Jesse Livermore's underground warehouse, and the terrible plague of magic that would end human civilization, it made my scalp tingle just thinking about it.

Looking at the old man's constantly flickering eyes, Zhang Cheng tapped the table lightly and teased with a smile: "Ah, it seems that you have a new understanding of us. After all, a lot of tragedies start with not knowing each other. Tell me, have you changed your mind now?"

From now on, my men and I will be your faithful servants. Leonid bowed his head decisively, with a tremor in his voice.

He knew that if half a word popped out of his mouth, the end would not be as simple as death.

Trust me, you won't regret your choice. I'll give you two billion dollars a year to provide you with the most advanced weapons and equipment in the world today, and some magical equipment and potions. In short, in the future, you will have what the CIA has, and you will have what they don't have. I have only one requirement, and that is to complete every task I deliver. ”

Zhang Cheng stood up and looked condescendingly at the scenery outside the window, and directly gave his positioning and requirements for the intelligence agency.

"II...... Two billion dollars ?!!"

When Leonid heard this number, his whole person fell into a state of extreme shock.

You must know that at the beginning of the 20000s, the United States has just sucked enough blood on the corpse of the former Soviet Union, and the purchasing power of the dollar is not ordinarily strong.

Two billion dollars a year, let alone the establishment of an intelligence collection network, is no problem even if it breaks hands with those internationally renowned intelligence organizations.

"Why, it's surprising? You know how much I collect each month in taxes from illegal activities in the New York State underworld? There are hundreds of millions of dollars in cash alone, and the number of transfers through bearer bonds and bank operations is far greater than you can imagine. Half of these taxes need to be paid to Parliament, while the other half is at the discretion of the Legislators, so don't doubt my financial resources. Zhang Cheng confessed with a smile.

For him, it is not a problem to solve problems with money, even if the tax is insufficient, he can still rely on alchemy to make some rare metals, such as gold and platinum, in exchange for money.

Leonid, who had recovered from the shock, subconsciously clenched his fists and asked excitedly: "Then what about the advanced weapons and equipment you just mentioned? Can you show me a few samples?"

"No problem! follow me! In fact, I've got everything ready for you. ”

As the last word blurted out, Zhang Cheng suddenly grabbed the other party's wrist and directly launched a teleportation magic and disappeared in place.

Next Second......

The two of them instantly appeared in an empty and huge underground bunker, surrounded by various equipment including guns, vehicles, and electronic devices.

The most exaggerated thing is that there are several planes that look like they are full of technology parked in the center, and the largest one is as big as a Boeing 747!

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