"Colonel Phillips, if the Strategic Science Corps plans to find scientific advisors and key researchers, it can't bypass the Howlett Institute for Advanced Science and Technology anyway, and the whole of the United States-"

"I know very well, Lieutenant, but the scientists and technicians of the Howlett Institute are too deeply bound, the Howlett Group is already a giant in the field of military industry and civilian science and technology throughout the United States, and such a special and secretive institution as the Strategic Science Group is not suitable to be involved in such a behemoth."

Since Colonel Chester Phillips took office as President Roosevelt, in response to the great changes in the world situation and the pressure of the German Weapons Research and Equipment Department, he specially established the Strategic Science Corps, also known as the head of the Strategic Science Personnel Reserve Department, a war science research department.

For the selection of core scientific advisors, racking their brains.

The Howlett Institute is home to the vast majority of America's leading scientific minds in various fields, a family-based group that has been on the rise since the Civil War and is almost integrated with the history of American industry.

It was the first to improve and popularize the use of gasoline internal combustion engines, which quickly replaced the era of traditional steam engines, breakthroughs in electrical equipment, digital machines, and newer technological inventions called computers.

As if expected, the Howlett family has been exploring and acquiring land in the southern United States and even in other parts of the world, occupying the largest oil and gas reserves among the energy giants of the United States.

Harvard, Yale, New York University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology and other high-tech universities in the United States have received large donations or investments, and the name of the Howlett family can be used in any Ivy League school.

And they set up huge scholarships and binding contracts in major colleges and universities, and recruit the best talents in the United States every year.

"The First Evolution"

Western capitalist countries are born of capital, made powerful by capital, and are also the spokesmen of capital, but paradoxically, at the same time, the national government must always ensure the balance of capital and curb the infinite expansion of capital.

The anti-monopoly law, inheritance law, etc., which are constantly improving and strengthening, are all doing their best to allow the growth of huge capital power within the limit.

Capital and national governments compromise and cooperate with each other, but they also restrain each other.

Therefore, Colonel Phillips knows very well that such a department with special authority and hidden positioning is not suitable for involving such a giant, and he has a candidate in his heart, but he still needs an opportunity to contact.

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Steve Rogers and his mother, Sarah, eventually declined the invitation to stay at Howlett Manor.

James had wanted to suggest that the mother and son simply come over, that Miss Sarah could do some of the daily manor work, and that Steve could train at the manor more conveniently.

But they are still intimidated by such a somewhat "magnificent" life, and hope to return to the Hull Chef community, which is more comfortable and relaxed.

Sarah did not refuse James to arrange for her to work at the Howlett Institute, a "secret factory" that was once known as a "secret factory" not far from home, and was even more relieved to learn that this Mr. Howlett was the owner of the institute.

Steve would take the trolley to Long Island after school and run to the estate for three hours following James' breathing techniques, and during the day, he would incorporate the exercises into his daily routine and school.

Steve's best friend, Bucky, was a little upset, he hadn't had time to hang out with Steve for a long time.

"Let's go to Queens on the weekend Steve, I've heard from Scott that there's going to be a soapbox car race over there."

Bucky wore a small flat hat and crouched on the steps expectantly, looking at Steve, who had just arrived home.

"I'm sorry Bucky, I'm going to practice at the teacher's place on the weekend, I'll stay overnight at night, and my mom was invited to be a guest." Steve says apologetically to Bucky that he would love to be able to play with his buddies too, but he wants his teacher to be satisfied, which makes little Steve feel fulfilled.

Bucky pouted in disappointment: "Ever since you found this teacher, you've been as busy as Uncle Zike next door, but your body is indeed a lot stronger." ”

Steve is still so thin, but the originally dry body gradually has more muscles, especially physical strength and spirit and the two of them in the past, James has had a weak experience, and has a unique set of adjustments and improvements in physical fitness.

A few years passed like this, the German Third Reich continued to expand, and the whole United States was also surging in a state of war readiness, and Stark Industries, which was founded by Howard Stark, began to receive orders from the American military, and the number of orders that he had received was only one-fifth of that of Howlett's military industry.

In 1940, the Los Angeles Military Industrial Exposition.

After the outbreak of World War II, the military industrial expo became one of the most important activities of the current era, and various military industrial groups in Europe and the United States desperately peddled all kinds of equipment and weapons developed by themselves in the expo.

On the contrary, it is the most prestigious giant in the industry, Howlett Industries did not launch any special new weapons, everything was in order, and the limelight was stolen by the rising star Stark Industries for a while.

"Yes, you read that right, this new laser weapon can cause thermal damage to soldiers in armor to a great extent, I think the research of armor-piercing weapons can be put aside!"

Howard Stark proudly showed off the new products, in fact, everyone knew that most of the new equipment at such a weapon expo still existed in the theoretical and experimental stage, and some were even pure boasting.

The orders placed by various countries will still purchase some serious weapons in a regular manner, but from the perspective of equipment development, the boundaries of weapon application and invention have been greatly broadened.

"Are you Mr. Jayne Gatsby? I'm Lyon from the French Equipment Procurement Department, and I'm glad to meet you. ”

Gatsby was busy recovering from Mr. Stark's "performance", he had come to the show as a representative of the Howlett military industry, if it weren't for Mr. Howlett who had already set the tone of the group, with his ability to reverse black and white, Mr. Stark would have been smoking irritably on the bench at this time.

"What do you think of this laser weapon?"

Leon, a Frenchman, spoke to Gatsby in a thick French accent.

"Hmm... Anyway, I don't think the enemy will stay in the armored car and wait for you to roast it with a laser for half an hour. ”

With a sly smile, Gatsby clinked a glass of wine with Leon and continued to watch as Howard Stark demonstrated a high-strength material that was bulletproof and punctured.

Rumble! Bang! Bang!

There was a sudden explosion of anger on the Stark Industries display stage, followed by two gunshots, and everyone lay down and hid.

Howard Stark looked at the bulletproof material on display in his hand, embedded with two yellow bullets, and couldn't help but muttered to himself that it was good that this equipment was reliable.

The person who fired the shot and caused the explosion was quickly contained, and the show was already heavily secured, but still allowed the spies to infiltrate.

Gatsby got up and patted his clothes, very considerately straightened Leon's collar, and gave him an extraordinarily confident and stable smile, this guy's smile can frighten others the most.

Soon the U.S. military controlled all the participants present and conducted a one-by-one investigation, Howard Stark was taken away alone as the target of the shooting, and Gatsby and Leon walked to the break room while finalizing the French military order.

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"Mr. Howard Stark, Colonel Chester Phillips, we've met."

Colonel Phillips, with a large nose and drooping eyelids, approached Stark's room that he had guarded alone, shook his hand, and placed the folder on the table.

"Do you know who attacked you today?" Seeing Stark shake his head a little dazedly, he continued to talk to himself.

"Hydra, a mythical monster that grows two after cutting off one head, formerly known as the German Weapons Research and Development Department, has gradually evolved into a German military organization integrating weapons research, covert operations, and military strikes since Johann Schmidt, nicknamed Red Skull, took over."

Colonel Phillips bypassed the clasp of the folder, handed it to Stark, and continued: "They are wantonly carrying out targeted assassination operations in anti-German countries, especially high-tech weapons research and development personnel, and attacking the development of the enemy is a very normal means to strengthen themselves. ”

Howard Stark's face became more and more grim as he looked at the military dignitaries and researchers of various countries who were stabbed to death mentioned and photographed on the documents.

"Colonel Phillips wants to mention joining the SSR (Strategic Science Corps) again."

Stark was keenly aware of the purpose of Chester Phillips' personal visit, who had invited him to be a scientific advisor three years earlier, but Stark Industries was in full swing at the time, so he politely turned down the colonel.

"Yes, the Strategic Science Corps is not only an equipment research group, but also a Hydra organization that targets Schmidt, using cutting-edge combat power and weapons to fight the enemy in the hidden field, and this can also protect you to the greatest extent, the SSR has a high degree of secrecy, and it can also provide more orders for Stark Industries."

Colonel Phillips rubbed his big nose and said bluntly.

"Speaking of cutting-edge combat power, I don't know if you've heard of Dr. Abraham Erskine and his super soldier research."

Stark pondered and said that he had met Dr. Erskine in Switzerland, and that he knew something about his research, and that there was a good chance of success.

"Dr. Erskine has been searching for many years, his family died in the Dachau concentration camp, and his own rescue work has been the responsibility of the British side, and according to the latest information, there is a general whereabouts."

The Colonel saw that Howard Stark was moved, and continued: "I know your high-energy ray research, if Dr. Erskine can be successfully rescued, with you and his cooperation, we can completely turn the situation of the war upside down!" ”

Stark put down the file bag, pressed his hands hard, and took the initiative to reach out to Colonel Phillips, and the two of them held tightly together.

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Jayin Gatsby slowly passed by the Buchanan estate in the Howlett Group's proprietary "different generation" stretch car, and he naturally looked at it for a moment, as if it was no different from other estates.

Mr. Howlett had given him an invitation that he could not refuse a dozen years earlier, and he had not intended to do it immediately, but had set his sights on Daisy Buchanan, the woman who had kept him in a lavish celebration for five years, just so that she could walk in one day.

But the reality is that this woman didn't regard Gatsby as the only one after all, Daisy lost control and killed her husband Buchanan's mistress, and he became the object of revenge for the dead woman's husband, but fortunately, Mr. Howlett did what he said, and the people he secretly arranged saved him.

Since then, Jayin Gatsby has overcome the obsession in his heart and began to seriously complete Mr. Howlett's commission, which took several years to finally achieve, and he also re-cleared his identity and became one of the heads of the Howlett family's external business.

Gates, who is over forty years old, is more calm and older than before, and the energy of the Howlett Group allows him to see the true power of a handful of people who have mastered the world's top resources, and he stands obediently by the chair of the courtyard viewing platform, waiting for Mr. Howlett.

"Sit, it's been more than ten years, don't be so polite."

James, wearing a baggy white shirt and trousers, waved his hand.

Yes, more than ten years later, this Mr. Bruce Howlett is still the same as when they first met, tall and handsome, as young as a young man.

And he didn't shy away from himself, which made Gatsby relieved, but more frightened.

"Sir, there was a Hydra attack at the Los Angeles Military Exposition this time, targeting Howard Stark."

James didn't respond, instead asking about something else: "How's the development going there?" ”

Gatsby's face became extremely serious, and he reported everything carefully, James listened to the occasional nod, and after a while, he said with satisfaction.

"Yes, you are careful, the military industry does it step by step, just let it be, you pay attention to your own safety, and I will add the personnel you protect."

James motioned for Gatsby to drink some black tea and continued: "The affairs of that place, in addition to outsiders, must be guarded against the attention of the group, in short, it cannot be related to the name of Howlett. ”

Gatsby nodded seriously and brought up another piece of news: "A colonel named Chester Phillips secretly prepared a strategic technology department, and seems to have approached Stark, should we pay attention to it?" ”

"Don't worry about him, they won't want us to get involved, and it is also Roosevelt's hope to take advantage of this world war to support Stark Industries, otherwise we will all become the military industry of the United States."

Gatsby laughed sensibly and said with a little doubt and joking: "I don't know what this Strategic Science Corps can do." ”

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At night, in Bavaria, in the Alps.

Peggy Carter was originally a codebreaker for the British Ministry of Logistics, and after her fiancé Fred Wells, who worked in the Home Office, successfully proposed to her, she planned to return home to be a stay-at-home wife and a husband and children.

The head of logistics, Colonel Edwards, received a letter of transfer from the Special Operations Service asking her to be transferred to the department, but Carter, who was in love, refused.

In fact, Miss Carter has a restless heart, and will not be willing to be a housewife for the rest of her life, just before the wedding, the military sent bad news, her brother Michael died on the front line, and the whole family mourned.

Carter resolutely took off his wedding ring and reported to the Special Operations Department, and was directly transferred to MI5, the British counterintelligence and security management agency, and became an agent.

Peggy Carter, who was about to enter the marriage hall three months ago, is now wearing a snow combat suit, climbing the Hydra stronghold in the deep Alps, Kaufman Castle.

He and the members of the joint action were climbing and arranging a fast-response lock, and the receiving vehicle halfway up the mountain had already been secretly parked.

Agent Carter, who climbed to the dead end of the fort, finally climbed the rock wall of the fort alone.

After rolling into the battlements of the fortress, Katermali took off her snow combat suit, which contained a standard maid's brown and black suit, and she dodged into the corner of the castle and touched it.

Dr. Erskine has almost become a waste man in the past two years, and Erskine, who was originally a little chubby and looked very amiable, is now in shape, with dirty gray hair scattered, eyes a little protruding, and a shriveled body covered with a tattered quilt, lying on the bed shivering.

Agent Carter pretended to be a maid delivering laundry, walking around with a laundry bucket, analyzing the layout of the fort while carefully searching for Dr. Erskine.

Kaufmann Castle was not a very important research or military stronghold for Hydra, and after Schmidt had completed his own serum injections, it was mainly responsible for stockpiling some dangerous strategic supplies and holding prisoners.

Late at night, the soldiers of Hydra all rest or gather together to play cards and have fun, such a mountain fortress where birds don't, nothing has happened in a few years, and training garrisons has long become a joke.

Peggy found a detention record in the cell area, and according to the contents of the record, she found the man who was swinging on a wooden bed, and it was frighteningly cold in the Alps in winter.

"Dr. Erskine, Dr. Abraham Erskine."

The middle-aged man on the wooden bed, who was described as dilapidated, slowly turned sideways, lifted the long hair blocking his forehead, and looked out of the iron cage.

"I'm an MI5 agent, Peggy Carter, and I'm here to save you."

Without waiting for Erskine to speak, Carter fastened a strange object to the cage locks and motioned for Dr. Erskine to stay away and wait for something.

Rumble!

A violent explosion was heard from the upper floors of the cell area, and Carter also detonated the iron lock of the cage at the same time, kicked open the cell door, and came in to help Erskine to take a closer look.

Even though Erskine had been starved and tortured, Carter confirmed that this was Dr. Abraham Erskine based on the facial features of the photo.

"How are you going to take me away?"

Dr. Erskine's eyes were still bright, and he still had ideals and hatreds to follow.

"Everything is ready, come with me."

Carter half-dragged Erskine, taking advantage of the chaos of the castle, and fled to the lock landing point that had been prepared long ago.

The father of the super-soldier serum, finally free.