Chapter 18: The Source of Trouble

"The world is in chaos?" Liu Yi was taken aback, he didn't expect the teacher who had always been as steady as a mountain to say such a thing.

Yu Wensong nodded and said affirmatively: "That's right, it's indeed going to be a big mess in the world." ”

"Can the teacher tell me what's going on?" Liu Yi hurriedly asked.

Yu Wensong was silent for a moment, and said with some difficulty: "It's okay to tell you, but you must not spread it, otherwise my net worth and life will be confessed." ”

Liu Yi said: "Teacher, please rest assured, I will never tell anyone else. ”

"Actually, I've been under investigation in the academy for the past few days, and I wasn't allowed to leave until today, and as soon as I opened the communication record, I could see that you sent me a lot of messages."

Liu Yi nodded and said, "I knew that the teacher was targeted by the secret police, but I didn't expect it to be in the academy, why was the teacher investigated?" ”

"Did the secret police look for you?" Yu Wensong asked in surprise.

"They used the teacher's account to make a video call with me, but I didn't know anything, and they didn't ask anything." Liu Yi explained.

"I see...... Hum! These people are really ...... Forget it, let's not talk about them, anyway, now it's all over. Yu Wensong said helplessly.

"The teacher hasn't said why he was investigated."

"By the way, in fact, I am not the only one who has been investigated, many people in the academy have been investigated, and I am in an important position, so it is inevitable that I will be investigated."

"What is the reason?"

"The reason is actually what I told you just now, the reason for the chaos in the world is the same, it is all caused by the same thing." Yu Wensong sighed: "You should know about the succession of His Majesty the Emperor?" ”

"I know, I was still watching the live broadcast just now." Liu Yi nodded and replied.

"There are some things that I can't talk to you about, you must have heard some rumors in the society, Your Majesty has indeed been under some pressure this time, and ......" Speaking of this, Yu Wensong lowered his voice: "And there was a battle." ”

Speaking of which, no matter how stupid Liu Yi was, he could guess what was going on, this time the emperor suddenly announced the succession, and sure enough, there was an armed coup or something like that, otherwise it would be strange to think about it in such a hurry.

Yuwen Song saw that Liu Yi understood what he meant, so he didn't continue to elaborate, turned the conversation around, and said: "This is not the worst, what really kills is another thing." Just a few days ago, there was a theft case in the Ministry of Defense, and what was stolen was actually the most important secret of the military, and the technical information about military mecha was stolen. ”

"What? Such an important secret has been stolen! Liu Yi's eyes widened in shock, and he couldn't believe his ears.

Yu Wensong smiled bitterly: "I can't imagine it, now the top of the empire has been messed up, and everyone is focusing on the handover of the throne, but I didn't expect someone to catch the loophole and take the opportunity to steal such an important secret." You should know what serious consequences will happen once this information enters the private sector. ”

Liu Yi nodded, he naturally knew very well the serious consequences that the teacher said, once the civilian people mastered the technology of military mechas, countless civilian mechas would soon be transformed into mechas that could be used in combat, although the performance could not be completely compared with military mechas, but the difference would not be too much.

As long as you imagine the situation of military mecha everywhere, I am afraid that at that time, all kinds of local armed forces will spring up like mushrooms after a rain, and the authority of the empire will be greatly shaken, and then there will be wars everywhere, and it will be difficult for the entire empire to have a peaceful day.

"Have you found out who stole the information?" Liu Yi asked.

"Nope." Yu Wensong shook his head and said: "In the past few days, including the academy, people in many departments have been closely investigated, and I suspect that the real mastermind behind the scenes should be at the top level, and it is impossible for ordinary staff to have access to these secrets." ”

"So things are irretrievable?"

"It's hard to say now, if my fears come true, war is inevitable, but I don't know what the scale is. You also know that there are countless people who are disgruntled with the Empire now, and if you have these technologies, there will definitely be rebellions. ”

Hearing the teacher say this, Liu Yi's heart also panicked, Yaqiu's place is chaotic enough, and now there are a large number of smuggling mechas, if these technologies flow in again, I'm afraid Yaqiu's government army will also be helpless.

"Since the imperial capital is so chaotic now, the teacher might as well go back to his hometown for a while." Liu Yi suggested.

Yu Wensong said: "I can't go, although the secret police have stopped investigating me, they are currently not allowing the person under investigation to leave the imperial capital for half a step, and I can only stay here temporarily." ”

"Then it's better for me to go back to the imperial capital to accompany the teacher, so that someone can take care of you." The teacher is alone in the imperial capital, and I really don't feel at ease. Liu Yi said.

"No, no, don't come to the imperial capital, now the imperial capital is in chaos, and it will be difficult to leave if you come. If you stay in Yaqiu, maybe you can help me in the future, but if you come to the imperial capital, we will all be trapped. Yu Wensong waved his hand.

Liu Yi also wanted to persuade the teacher again, but at this time Yu Wensong said: "There is an important call coming in, I won't tell you yet, in short, you should pay more attention to the changes in the situation in the empire now, and try to take precautions." ”

"Okay, I see." Liu Yi said.

As soon as he finished speaking, Yuwen Song had already cut away, and Liu Yi looked at the screen blankly, and couldn't help but fall into thought.

By the time Liu Yi went downstairs, the live broadcast had already ended, and the guests were discussing the succession ceremony just now. From the conversations of the guests, Liu Yi learned that the emperor had officially handed over the scepter to the emperor's 16th son, the new emperor Li Xinqi.

Although the official coronation ceremony will take some time to prepare, from now on, the ruling power of the empire has already passed into the hands of Li Xinqi.

Some of the guests present knew that Liu Yi had been in the imperial capital, so they asked Liu Yi: "Liu Yi, you have been in the imperial capital, how is this new emperor?" Tell us about it! ”

Liu Yi smiled bitterly and said, "Where have I seen these princes and nobles in my small people, I, like you, don't know anything. ”

"I hope the new emperor can cut some taxes, the burden is too heavy now, and my little shop can't hold on!"

"Tax cuts come second, it's best to clean up Yaqiu's gang of corrupt officials and corrupt officials, what have they done to Yaqiu!"

Everyone was drinking and talking, Liu Yi came to the corner, pulled Shangguanqi, and motioned for him to go out with him.

Although Shangguan Qi was red-faced and red-eared from drinking, his mind was still clear, and he immediately put down his wine glass and followed Liu Yi out of the tavern.

"What's wrong? I just went for so long. Shangguanzaki asked.

Liu Yi thought for a while and said, "Call Ke Rin too, I have something I want to discuss with you." ”

Shangguan Qi saw that Liu Yi's expression was serious, and what he wanted to discuss must be a big matter, so he also became serious and said, "Okay, I'll call him immediately, let's go to the factory to discuss." ”

"It's okay, there is no one in the factory today, and it's just the right time to discuss things." Liu Yi nodded.

When Liu Yi and Shangguan Qi arrived at the factory, Ke Rin had already arrived one step ahead of them. As soon as he saw the two of them, Ke Rin smiled and asked, "What's the matter?" Are you in such a hurry to find me, do you want to invite me for a drink? ”

"Don't be in a hurry to drink, I have some very important things to discuss with you, this matter must not be known to others, you must keep your mouth tight." Liu Yi first emphasized the seriousness of the matter.

Seeing that Liu Yi said so seriously, Ke Rin stopped giggling, turned to his subordinates and ordered, "You guard the gate, and no one is allowed to enter." ”

"Yes!"

The three of them entered the repair shop and came directly to the office, Liu Yi closed the door, and then said solemnly: "This matter must be kept secret and must not be leaked out, otherwise don't blame me for not treating you as my own brothers." ”

Shangguan Qi and Ke Rin are both people who know how to measure, and seeing that Liu Yi repeatedly emphasized the need for secrecy, they said in unison: "Don't worry, we will never reveal half a word to the outside world, otherwise you can do whatever you want!" ”

Liu Yi nodded, and then said: "I got a very important news just now, don't ask the source of the news, this news says that the entire empire will be in chaos soon, and war is inevitable." ”

"Ahh War? How does this say? Shangguan Qi and Ke Rin both stood up in shock.

"Sit down, sit down, listen to me slowly......" Liu Yi motioned for the two to sit down, and then briefly explained what he knew, while adding his own analysis.

In the end, Liu Yi said: "In short, it won't be long before a lot of mecha with real military technology will appear, and when the time comes, I'm afraid that Yaqiu will become a battlefield, not to mention anything else, let's talk about the bandit groups outside the city, I'm afraid that they will attack again." ”

After listening to Liu Yi's words, Shangguan Qi also had a worried look on his face, but Ke Rin didn't mean to worry at all, but his face was excited, as if he had encountered a happy event.

"Hehe, come on, I'm just going to have a good fight with these guys!" Ke Rin slapped him and said, "The last time I fought with them, I and the brothers below killed two of their teams, and this time I want them to really know what flesh pain is." ”

"You're not worried? In case they do get their hands on military mechs, I'm afraid they won't be the match for those weapons of your Iron Cavalry Gang. Liu Yi reminded.

"They can get military mechs, can't I? Don't forget what I do. Kirin smirked.

As soon as Ke Rin said this, Liu Yi also remembered that most of the mecha smuggling in Yaqiu City was handled by the Iron Horse Gang, and Ke Rin was the biggest mecha smuggling leader in Yaqiu.

"Having said that, you still have to be careful, the power of military mecha is not comparable to that of civilian mecha, and it is not a problem to use one military machine well to kill ten civilian aircraft. Shangguan is the most experienced in this area, you can ask him. ”

"That's right, I can pack a ticket with you, don't look at the fact that you are now using mecha and it can be regarded as an elimination of the army, but whether there is a power core and an operating system, those are completely different things." Shangguan Qi said.

The reminder of the two made Ke Rin put away his pride, and he nodded and said, "You have a point, so let's ask on the road first, see if anyone sells these materials, if there is, I will also buy a copy of it, and then we will study countermeasures." ”

"What if I can't buy it?" Liu Yi asked.

"Don't worry, if I can't buy it, those robbers won't be able to buy it, and I still have that confidence." Ke Rin patted his chest and said.