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In Rand, Eagle Country, night fell over the city, the lights came on, and the streets were bustling with traffic. Prime Minister Tom Hogan had just attended a grand dinner and was happily preparing to head to his secret base to enjoy some private time.

However, just as he was driving, a car suddenly stopped in the middle of the road, blocking his way. Tom Hogan's driver braked suddenly, and the car made a sharp friction sound.

The car door slowly opened, and a woman in a black suit got out. She was none other than Mrs. M from MI5, who walked up to Tom Hogan's car window with a serious expression.

"Prime Minister, I'm very sorry to disturb you, but I have something important to report to you." Mrs. M's voice was low and firm.

Tom Hogan rolled down the window with some displeasure, looked at Mrs. M and said, "What's so urgent? Can't we talk about it after I get back to the residence?"

Mrs. M took a deep breath and said, "Prime Minister, a major incident has occurred in Hong Kong. The situation is extremely critical. You need to return immediately to preside over a meeting to discuss a response strategy."

Tom Hogan frowned tightly. He didn't feel particularly uncomfortable with Mrs. M's obstruction, but when he heard the word "Xiangjiang", he couldn't help feeling irritated.

Previously, a series of events in Hong Kong almost put him in danger of stepping down, and now the same problem has arisen again, which makes his headache even worse.

"Hong Kong again!" Tom Hogan couldn't help but complain, "Why do you guys keep targeting Hong Kong? Hong Kong is originally Chinese territory. If they want it, just let them take it. Why do you have to carry out those infiltration plans? You say it's for the good of the Great Eagle Empire, but in fact it's not for your own interests!"

Mrs. M stood quietly by with a helpless smile on her face. She listened silently to the Prime Minister's complaints, but she knew exactly what he was thinking.

The reason why the Prime Minister complained so much was actually very simple. His family's interests were not in Hong Kong. Even if those people could successfully protect Hong Kong and prevent it from being taken back by China, it would not bring much practical benefit to the Prime Minister.

More importantly, the Prime Minister's term would end before Hong Kong's return. For the Angsas, who delight in taking advantage, failing to gain an advantage is tantamount to suffering a loss. Therefore, the Prime Minister naturally did not want to be involved in Hong Kong's affairs.

However, Hong Kong is now like a hot potato to the Prime Minister. He does not want to ignore it, but he dare not intervene rashly, because if he is not careful, he may get burned by this "hot potato".

Prime Minister Tom Hogan's car slowly drove back to his official residence amidst his incessant complaints. By then, a dozen people were already sitting in the conference room, all representatives of families with intricate interests entangled with Hong Kong.

Mrs. M cautiously followed Tom Hogan, and together they pushed open the heavy door to the conference room. The moment the door opened, a heavy atmosphere filled the air, making one feel a little suffocated.

However, Mrs. M was surprised that no one in the conference room stood up to greet them. According to the aristocratic etiquette that Westerners have always advocated for, the Prime Minister, as the leader of a country, should be treated with the highest level of courtesy. But at this moment, these people ignored him, as if Tom Hogan were just an ordinary passerby.

Mrs. M mused to herself, "These people are so arrogant simply because they think they're superior to the Prime Minister. Tom Hogan was chosen to preside over the meeting simply because he holds the position of Prime Minister. And what they're about to do must be done as the official ruler of the Great Eagle Empire; otherwise, it will be difficult to convince the public."

Tom Hogan clearly sensed the cold reception, his expression darkening slightly, but he quickly regained his composure. As a seasoned politician, he was accustomed to such situations. He knew that in such situations, remaining calm was paramount. So, he raised the corners of his mouth slightly, revealing a seemingly relaxed smile, and walked straight to the conference table, sitting down as if nothing had happened.

However, in stark contrast to Tom Hogan's composure, Mrs. M seemed somewhat uneasy. She stood there, bewildered, a hint of embarrassment on her face. After all, while the dozen or so people didn't stand up to greet Tom Hogan, each of them took the initiative to greet her, which made her feel a little awkward. After all, she was still the Prime Minister's subordinate, so this kind of treatment was somewhat unexpected.

Tom Hogan ignored all of this, as if he hadn't noticed anything. He was well aware of Mrs. M's high status among the Eagle nobility, and her position as the head of MI5 was even more powerful. Her twenty years of command of MI5 had given her immense influence throughout the Great Eagle Empire, making her a force to be reckoned with.

For Prime Minister Tom Hogan, this meeting was nothing short of a farce. The so-called chairing of the meeting was merely a pretext; his sole function was to announce something that had already been decided.

Those established noble families had already carefully considered and devised a plan to deal with the situation. This plan seemed simple, but in fact it was a complex and well-planned plan.

First, they decided to dispatch the Eagle Nation's "Invincible" aircraft carrier formation to Hong Kong. For China, whose navy was relatively weak, this aircraft carrier formation was undoubtedly a powerful deterrent. Its presence would not only demonstrate Eagle Nation's military strength but also put immense pressure on China.

Secondly, these established aristocratic families also planned to mobilize global news media to launch a massive condemnation of China. They would unanimously blame the Hong Kong high-ranking officials' mass car accident on the Chinese, unanimously accusing them of deliberately causing this horrific mass car accident. In this way, they attempted to discredit China in international public opinion and create a negative impression of China worldwide.

Finally, when public opinion reaches a critical mass, these established aristocratic families will seize the opportunity to declare their refusal to return Hong Kong. They will cite various excuses, such as the possibility that China could plunge Hong Kong into chaos and panic, to blatantly violate the already-signed "China-Eagle Joint Statement." Even if China ultimately succeeds in reclaiming Hong Kong, it will inevitably come at a heavy price, while these established aristocratic families will capitalize on the opportunity to profit handsomely and satisfy their own selfish interests.

Tom Hogan wasn't optimistic about their plan. If implemented, it would likely bring war to the Great Eagle Empire. If the Great Eagle Empire could achieve victory or even a corresponding advantage, he wouldn't fear war at all. But in reality, the Great Eagle Empire had long since lost its former glory. A war with China would surely lead to defeat. If they had been victorious, the "Iron Lady" wouldn't have endured the humiliation of signing the cession of Hong Kong. Only these old-line aristocrats, clinging to the so-called glory of the Great Eagle Empire, couldn't recognize the reality: their Eagle Nation had declined, and the once-glorious empire on which the sun never set had long since faded.

Just as Tom Hogan was immersed in his own imaginary world, his entourage entered the conference room and told him that Xiangjiang had an important call.

Tom Hogan wondered who could be calling at this hour. He couldn't help but feel curious, but at the same time, he saw this as a good opportunity to temporarily escape from the meeting. Without hesitation, he stood up, interrupted the ongoing meeting, and quickly walked to the other corner of the office to answer the phone.

The voice on the other end of the line was David Li, and his tone was somewhat anxious, as if he had something important to report. David Li elaborated on his speculations and concerns about the current situation, especially the situation in Hong Kong.

Tom Hogan listened quietly, not immediately offering any comments or instructions. His mind raced, considering various possible scenarios and response strategies. After a moment, he finally spoke, "David, I understand your concerns, but now is not the time to cause trouble. Your job is to stabilize the situation in Hong Kong as much as possible and prevent it from getting out of control."

Li David nodded repeatedly on the other end of the phone, indicating that he would follow Tom Hogan's instructions. Tom Hogan breathed a sigh of relief, then gave a few more instructions and hung up the phone.

After ending the call, Tom Hogan did not stay in the office for long. He turned around and walked quickly back to the conference room to continue the meeting that had just been interrupted.