Ying Ziyang stood up and said in a deep voice, "You come with me." ”

He waved his hand again: "Guangyuan, you and Zhaoran sit here for a while." ”

He said that he should let himself know more about some things - this sentence caused waves in Li Zhen's heart. His perception of himself had always been rather vague, and although the North Academy had all kinds of advanced equipment, he didn't dare to hand himself over to researchers who he couldn't fully trust. This kind of self-preservation may be redundant, but when a person has a secret, his first instinct is to hide it, rather than to publicize it all over the world.

What's more, he felt that what was happening to him was far beyond anyone's imagination, and it had never even been recorded in history.

So he stood up and saw Dai Bingcheng nodding slightly to himself, and then followed the old man into another room.

This should be a study. The most conspicuous thing is the computer on the desk. It was a little abrupt for the creation of modern technology to appear in such a room, but the old man seemed to be familiar with this thing, and walked directly to the desk and flipped the wide screen over, and then told Li Zhen to sit down and talk.

So he saw three figures on the screen. Quite familiar.

The old man sat down in a chair beside him, pointed to the three men and asked, "Do you have any impressions?" ”

Li Zhen frowned slightly, and after recalling for a while, he said, "Where should I have seen it." But it was not clear for a while. It's like ......"

He pondered for a while, his eyes lit up, and he asked uncertainly, "The person in the middle, is ...... Red Knight? ”

"Yes. Red Knight. The old man nodded, "The other two are the Green Knight and the Black Knight. Shennongjia that night you killed the three knights of the Gate of Truth. This shook us a lot. Hirohara said that you were fused with that kind of species at that time...... So you still have your own consciousness? ”

Li Zhen has already told Dai Bingcheng about this matter, so he naturally doesn't mind saying it again. So he replied, "It's a consciousness of its own." But that feeling was weird. It's not that I and Chi You's feelings are clearly separated, but they are completely integrated—like a mentally ill person who only wants to kill everyone one moment, and only kills the people at the Gate of Truth the next, but to protect our people. I can influence it, and it can affect me. So at that time it couldn't use its abilities - because I wasn't allowed to. Until...... I re-shaped and separated myself through the nutrients in its body, and then I was completely myself. ”

The old man nodded: "So what I'm going to tell you today is about the Gate of Truth and the kind of things. ”

Li Zhen was surprised: "You...... Do you know the species of the Dao in advance? ”

Ying Ziyang smiled and shook his head: "We don't know the Dao, but those people at the Gate of Truth know the Dao." They can make waves with us. Naturally, we have the means to find out about them. But not enough attention was paid to it before. It wasn't until after this incident that some latent power was used to get weighty news. ”

Li Zhen couldn't help but straighten his waist and subconsciously clenched his fists: "Yes...... What the? ”

"They've known this thing for a long time. A few decades ago, they obtained the remains of a species and conducted a series of studies. Adam's skeleton excavated from East Africa is the first skeleton to have a complete form. That's why those people are going crazy. But that's why they take it so seriously. It's not just for research, either. ”

"I'll have to ask you before I go any further. What kind of organization do you think the Truth Gate is? ”

Li Zhen thought for a while: "It's an American Alliance of Capable People. The headquarters is supposed to be in the United States, but it has ties to most Western countries and is backed by several large conglomerates. The bosses behind the scenes should be the Jur family. ”

"So what about their purpose? What is it? ”

“…… Objective? Li Zhen was stunned for a moment. He hadn't thought of such a thing before. Because the view that has been instilled up to this point is that the door of truth is the enemy. Since it is an enemy, then all the actions of the enemy must be to ensure their own interests and harm the interests of the empire. However, when Ying Ziyang asked this question today, he noticed this problem for the first time.

What is their purpose? Why are they going to work against the Empire?

This is not the period of the Cold War, but of global economic integration. The Gate of Truth made an event in Binh Duong, and the empire not only went to the Pacific to conduct exercises, but also imposed extremely severe economic sanctions on the United States. As a result, the current US administration almost fell out of office because of boiling public discontent – what did they do for exactly?

He didn't have a clue about that kind of thing. So Li Zhen replied honestly: "I don't know what to do." ”

The old man smiled slightly: "So, you have to think about more things in the future." What you said to me before was very good. It's not all right, but it's also valuable. This door of truth actually belongs to half a religious group - the name of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse is originally from the Bible. But it would be wrong to say that they are fanatics of Christianity – in fact, their beliefs are very mixed, and the teachings of Christianity are only a part of it, or they are misinterpreted. ”

"In fact, their doctrine is to return to the age of the Garden of Eden."

Li Zhen subconsciously looked around to make sure that he was still in the real world, and not in some anime.

Because this "doctrine" is really a bit.

It's the age of technology. Even if an old-fashioned aristocrat like Pingyang Hou had a computer in his study, and such a super-large organization that could almost compete with the same country actually wanted to return to the "Garden of Eden"?

Is that clearly a legendary thing, do they really think that all the people in the world are descendants of Adam and Eve? Then the god Nuwa will have an opinion!

However, the next moment, a thought jumped into his mind, Li Zhen was slightly stunned, and then opened his mouth: "They think Adam is Adam?" No...... They think the species is ...... Adam or Eve? ”

The old man nodded approvingly: "The reaction is very fast." However, they did not see the species as mortals, but as beings between humans and gods. Those people believed that the species was the true master of the Garden of Eden—resurrecting a species. That is, a big step towards their ultimate goal. ”

"They're crazy!" Li Zhen couldn't help but exhale, "That's a kind of species!" Chiyou, who is still just a skeleton, can kill so many A-class existences, and the complete species cannot be eliminated by conventional means at all! I've experienced Chiyou's emotions at the time - it doesn't have any feelings for ordinary humans! Even if it doesn't kill people on sight, it's not a god's spokesperson or anything like that...... It must be more interested in enslaving humanity than helping humanity, and if three or four of them are resurrected at the same time, the end of this world will be near! ”

The old man smiled and shook his head: "There is a saying among them that has always been circulated - the Lord does not care. We used to think it was some kind of symbolic slogan. But now it seems that they do believe that there is a 'Lord'. As for whether it's a species or something else, I haven't figured it out yet. To be sure, however, the people at the Gate of Truth don't care. Otherwise, why do I call them fanatics? ”

"As for the end of the world, they don't see it that way. Even if the situation you are talking about comes, there will be three or four species resurrected at the same time. To destroy humanity. Then what that means to them is that Judgment Day has come. The old man sighed, "They will rejoice." ”

"They ......" Li Zhen felt that he had a headache again, and the corners of his forehead swelled as if they were about to explode. He frowned and rubbed his temples, "They can't be so stupid, right?" Or what method they found. Can you make the species identify with themselves? They may ...... Planning to commit adultery? ”

This word made Ying Ziyang laugh.

"Rape? That's a good word. Humans, a bunch of anti-human guys. The old man nodded. After knowing the news, we realized that we had paid too little attention to them in the past. So much so that now the power of the Gate of Truth has become intertwined, and it is far away in another land, and we cannot do anything for a while. Their research has certainly yielded some results. It could be prolonging life or slowing down progression such as aging. Otherwise, the consortium behind it would not have taken such a big risk to support them. ”

But the two will inevitably go their separate ways, and so will the decline of the Gate of Truth. Politicians, businessmen, and fanatics are different after all, and in a sense, they are also subjective and short-sighted. Maybe in the past, they would come together for some interests, but now the door of truth is getting more and more out of line, and in the end, they will only be alone. All we have to do is minimize the damage they cause before they go all out. ”

The old man looked at Li Zhen meaningfully: "You said before that if a society is formed by species, such a society may be ideal. It seems that the people at the Gate of Truth see it that way. ”

Li Zhen hurriedly waved his hand: "No, I just ...... It's just a hypothesis. I'm not going to do that kind of thing. ”

"Huh. Therefore, based on the same understanding, the paths chosen may be two completely different directions. The old man nodded, "The way to control chaos you said earlier makes a lot of sense. It also makes sense for a new form of organization to replace an outdated form of organization. But it's all about how you do it. If the empire had not been constitutionally constitutionalized in a moderate manner hundreds of years ago, there would not be the empire it is today. So what do you think should be done to change the predicament we are in now? ”

Still rounded back. Li Zhen finally realized that this problem is the main problem today. Both the Governor and Director Day wanted an attitude. Although it is not clear why his attitude as a small person is so important to them, he says: "Just like before." Slowly. ”

Ying Ziyang clapped his hands: "What a slow picture." Hirohara read that right, you kid is a talent. ”

Li Zhen had to smile.

The old man glanced at him: "What, what's the problem?" ”

"I said these words earlier, and I was ready to be swept away by you." Li Zhen shrugged, "After all, you ...... too"

"Hmm. You really know that there are tigers in the mountains, and you prefer to go to the tiger mountains. Ying Ziyang stood up and walked to the window, and gently patted the back of the chair next to him, "After this year, I, the governor of Liaoji, will step down." So before I left, I was going to promote a few people - Wu Yongjun, who was so troubled by you, was one of them. ”

Li Zhen was about to say something, but the old man waved his hand: "That's it." I just see that he has some insight. I don't have a shortage of people here. You're trying to say that I'm also a nobleman, and I'm a member of the ruling class. But you have to remember how the constitution was implemented hundreds of years ago. In every era, there will be pioneers. ”

Li Zhen sighed slightly, and his expression became solemn.

"Now there are only three people left in the Security Bureau. I don't know if I can go back. So you can be regarded as Guangyuan's right-hand man. You're new here, but I don't think I'm mistaken. The old man turned to look at Li Zhen, "You two are going to Yanjing in the next year." At that time, what you want to do and how you want to say it, do it according to your heart. Hirohara said that you are a bastard, I don't think this evaluation is necessarily accurate. You're so much smarter than we think, don't you? ”

With these few words, Li Zhen suddenly had a feeling that he had been seen through. If he hadn't believed that the old man wasn't a capable person, he would have suspected that he had insight into what he had been hiding. So Li Zhen had to smile slightly: "It's just clever." ”

The old man smiled indifferently: "I have some feelings for the Secret Service Mansion. When I was young, I also had some connections with the northern base. Therefore, if there is no accident on the trip to Yanjing after the year, Guangyuan may have to go further. But you are still young, you still need to experience, and how far you can go depends on your own ability. I called you here today to see you. I'm relieved that Hirohara read that right. ”

"In the future, when you don't have anything to do, you can come here more often. It's good to have a friend like you. ”

Is this some kind of implication or guarantee? Li Zhen felt that there was such a meaning in his words. However, after all, he has never been in contact with the real big people, so he only listens to them in a vague way. But anyway...... Supposed to be a good thing, right?

At least that's what it sounds.

However, he at least knew that the old man stopped speaking after saying these few words, which meant that it was time for him to leave. So he bowed like a real junior: "I have written down everything you said." So, I'll start with ......"

The old man nodded. So Li Zhen walked out the door.

But the old man suddenly remembered something and stopped him: "You, do you have a table?" ”

Huh? Li Zhen turned around. Table......

Who's going to get this stuff for themselves? After all, his family is not an aristocratic family, but he is not so particular.

So he smiled embarrassedly: "This, no." ”

The old man looked at him: "Ziwen, how is it?" Only by combining civil and military forces, one piece and one relaxation, can we be neutral and peaceful. ”

When it comes to this, can you still refuse? After all, it was the word given by this high-ranking elder. And that sounds good.

So Li Zhen bowed again decently: "The elder gives, don't dare to resign." ”

The old man laughed, "You kid. I just praised you, and I don't have a proper shape. ”

Li Zhen smiled wryly, took a step back, turned around and walked out the door. (To be continued.) )