【Strike Lotus】Silent City

8.

The car was parked at the southern entrance of Mahai Town. This time they didn't have to sneak into the city, but could enter through the border entrance openly.After passing the routine inspection, Mintel easily drove the car on the road with people coming and going, while Xie Mie Tian Lai and Gorsky in the back seat were discussing matters related to the operation.

"Is there any news from Tunfo?" Xi Mietian asked, staring at the microcrystalline computer on Gorski's lap.

"No, I think there should be no changes."

"Give me the attendance list to confirm."

After printing out the attendance list of the meeting disclosed by Tunfo and handing it to Xi Mie Tianlai, Gorsky whistled: "This time, the participants are not young, and... there are new people." As he spoke, he evoked an intriguing thought laugh.

After quickly browsing the list, Xi Mie Tianlai also sneered when he found several new names. "Hakuzo-sama and Inuwakamaru?"

"The secretary of state and the director of the National Security Bureau of Yapei have just been released." In addition to Ellis's party, the speaker of the National Assembly, Zhu Wencangri, and his confidential secretary, who is the former acting speaker of the National Assembly, Fu Yingshi, this meeting is worth seeing. up.

"What did they come to Elis for?" And it was still a secret that they didn't announce to the public... Could it be related to the batch of food they robbed?Does this mean that he can reasonably suspect that Bo Zangzhu is the person who made a deal with Elis in private? "Master Bozang has a good reputation in Yapeit, and his style is upright. He is one of the few officials in the Yapeit country who has opposed Yapeit's war against Elis from the beginning to the end."

"But his brother was different," Gorski continued. "Inuwakamaru is a famous fighter."

"So, his brother was actually in collusion with the Ellis officials?" Mintel asked, tilting his head.

"Concentrate on driving your car." Gorski immediately yelled back.

"Maybe they came to Elis for other reasons... Is there a way to eavesdrop on the content?"

"No way, boss," Gorski wailed. "You want me to use such a backward machine to counter the government's advanced anti-theft measures?"

Ignoring Gorski's exaggerated words, Xi Mie Tianlai fell into deep thought, and then said: "Zhu Wencangri plans to set up a special committee recently. I guess it has something to do with this robbery." The timing is too sensitive and he Had to make this association.

"So it's also possible that he already has evidence of foreign collusion with Ellis officials?"

"We can't rule out this possibility. He is not a simple person, and he is assisted by Master Fuying..." This is also the reason why he chose Zhu Wencangri this time. "He just returned from a trip to Darn Island a while ago, and he launched investigations into a number of domestic frauds as soon as he returned to China."

"It was rumored before that he didn't seem to want to take over the post of Speaker of the National Assembly. I didn't expect to be so active as soon as he took office..." Gorskimo wrinkled his chin.

"Since he is ready to investigate, is it necessary for us to take the risk of carrying out this operation?" Mintel interjected again unwillingly.

"Of course I still have to. These are just speculations. Besides, if possible, I want to see what kind of character he is." Xi Mie Tianlai replied with great interest.

"The municipal building is in front of you."

Mintel's words brought back Xi Mietian's wandering thoughts. He regained his senses and pressed Gorski's hand that opened the car door, and said in a low voice: "There is still a while before the meeting, stay in the car to observe the movement first."

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On March 102, 3 Hijra, the Edmund scandal case: The current speaker of the National Assembly received an unknown black letter during the session, and an unknown person reported that Congressman Edmund had received 20 million solanges from the Minister of Defense Okara Bribery.The next morning after the incident, the prosecutor seized a huge sum of money in Edmonger's personal account. Edmonger denied it categorically, calling it a smear and framing method by his opponent; The news of Defense Minister Ocala's death in the attack spread like wildfire.

On May 103, 5 Hijra, Paisleyon Report: From May 10 to May 5 of that year, the three major media outlets in Elis received unsigned disclosure sheets and evidence of communication records, accusing Elis of The Ministry of National Defense's attempt to cover up the weapons theft cases in recent years is actually the result of secret cooperation between the Ministry of National Defense's internal officials and large and medium-sized arms smuggling dealers at home and abroad.The then Undersecretary of Defense Paisley Immediately put forward a solemn defense, denouncing the unscrupulous citizens for making fun of the dignity of the country without purpose.In the same year, relevant social groups assembled and jointly petitioned Congress to pass the "May 1 National Defense Information Sunshine Act", which was not included in the government's policy agenda in the end.

On April 105, 4 in the Hijri calendar, Fan Trau Incident: Representatives of the Ellis Ministry of National Defense and Zi Wen signed a "joint development of supersonic fighter jet agreement" at the Fan Trau Building. An explosion occurred in the building during the meeting, and the Elis representative was slightly injured. , the representative of Ziwen was safe and sound but was severely frightened. This accident brewed a rift between Ziwen and Elis.

Looking through the archives and records piled up on the case, Zhu Wencang's brows were tightly frowned.Many incidents all point to the same suspicious point. If the inside of Elis has not been infiltrated by outsiders, then there have been internal thieves.

He rubbed his aching brow, although he knew that it would be difficult to take over this position, but he really couldn't do it if he had to stand by and watch his duties.Originally, this position was taken over by his younger brother Qitian. Not long ago, Qitian passed away due to illness, so his confidant Fu Yingshi took over the position.As for why he returned to China to take over in person in the end instead of allowing Master Fu Ying to take over according to the current situation, he himself is not very clear.

Anyway, it happened. He couldn't say that he was very willing to take over the throne, but he was still reluctant.

After all, this is his responsibility, not what Teacher Fu Ying should bear, so no matter how willful he is, he should know how to stop it.What's more, he couldn't get rid of this burden in his heart, whether it was for people or things.He exhaled slowly, pressed the inside line, and waited for the man.

"Speaker, what is the purpose of summoning Fu Ying?" After knocking on the door twice, Master Fu Ying gently opened the door and asked respectfully.He was wearing a blue collared shirt with off-white trousers, and a white tie on his slender neck, looking decent and elegant.The only unexpected thing is that half of his left face is covered with a silver mask, and the right half of his face is exposed.

Zhu Wencang glanced twice unconsciously, before replying: "Have you prepared the materials for the meeting later?"

"It's on your desk."

"What I want is the minutes of the meetings over the years that I have negotiated with Yapei over the mining rights."

With a soft voice, Fu Ying suddenly realized: "Fu Ying took it by mistake, Fu Ying will go and show it to the chairman."

"Wait," calling out the blue figure's spinning footsteps, Zhu Wencangri's deep brows and eyes flashed with suspicion. "Did you do it on purpose?"

"Fu Ying doesn't understand what the speaker means."

"You shouldn't make this mistake."

"The horse has stumbled. Fu Ying has been acting as a substitute for a long time. I ask the speaker to forgive me for the negligence caused by the toil of taking up several positions."

Zhu Wencangri couldn't laugh or cry when he said that he blamed himself and ridiculed him secretly, he raised his arms and said: "I haven't seen you for many years, your skills of hurting people are still very good."

"The chairman is suspicious, how dare Fu Ying."

What is he afraid of?Zhu Wencangri gave up the argument and said with a wry smile: "Do you think there is any connection between the explosion and commotion in the abandoned stadium a few days ago and the events recorded in these files?"

"Maybe, maybe not, it depends on whether the speaker finds any clues that can be connected."

"It's really cunning to say such things." He deliberately showed him these files to remind him?

"Fu Ying is just telling the truth, the officer first fetched the materials for the meeting for the speaker."

After exiting the door for a while, Teacher Fu Ying entered again, with a bunch of documents and a cup of tea in his hands, and put these things in front of Zhu Wencangri, Teacher Fu Ying said indifferently: "Does the speaker need Fu Ying's opinion?"

"Yes." He sighed secretly, pressed his forehead again, Zhu Wencang took a sip of tea, restrained his temper and accompanied Master Fuying to the end.He knew very well that only by doing so could he quickly get the real answer from Master Fuying.

It doesn't matter if I say it's because Master Fu Ying has been doing it for decades, or it's a punishment for him to evade responsibility and throw the burden on himself for a few years. In short, in front of Master Fu Ying, if he Instead of resorting to the authority of the superior to counter it, the only thing left is to obediently suffer.However, he is still unwilling to exercise power. Firstly, he himself does not prefer this way, and secondly, it is more or less due to his guilt towards Master Fu Ying. "I would very much like to hear your opinion on how these things are related to each other."

"Then Fu Ying will speak boldly." Taking a step forward to open the file engraved with mysterious marks, Master Fu Ying tapped the few pages Zhu Wencangri had just browsed and several key events with his slender and slightly delicate fingertips. . "Chairman, please take a closer look at the detailed process records below... Can the speaker find anything in common?"

"Hmm..." After pondering for a moment, Zhu Wencang said what he had been thinking in his heart before. "These methods are not sophisticated." Either sending black letters to attack, or triggering an explosion that does not pose a big threat.

"That's right, and these actions must be completed by an organization composed of two or more people. According to their rough methods, there are several points that can be judged; the first is that they have no intention of hurting people, and the second is that their organization's scale and firepower are not good enough. big, but should have basic military training."

"If the attack on Ocala is excluded..."

"My officer believes that the Ocala attack should be viewed separately from other operations."

"It should be so," Ocala's assassination took place in Yapei country. Although the murderer has not been found yet, many clues point to Yapei's actions. "But I think they'll at least have an internal response."

"It's not impossible, and there should be a very high probability that the person responsible for leaking state secrets..."

"Cyber ​​hackers, information dealers?" Rubbing his smooth chin, Zhu Wencang said to himself in a low voice: "If the intention is not to hurt people, then they are...for money? But so far there has been no movement..." His The voice became weaker and weaker, and the headache did not ease with the use of warm water, but there were signs of aggravation.

"Although there is no movement, this motive cannot be ruled out, but there may be other reasons to consider."

"For example?" He raised his eyebrows and asked, his eyes were already pale. "V...baby..."

"Speaker, your face is pale, is there something wrong?"

Bibi couldn't speak on his own forehead, Zhu Wencangri leaned back on the chair, trying to relieve the pain.

"Let Fu Ying work for you." Saying so, Teacher Fu Ying pulled up a chair and sat beside Zhu Wencangri, let him lean on his shoulders, and pressed several acupuncture points on Zhu Wencangri's head with both hands, with steady and firm force The weight is just right, slowly driving away his discomfort.

Zhu Wencangri's eyes were still blurred, but he no longer had a headache. A refreshing fragrance wafted from Fu Yingshi's body. Zhu Wencangri felt his eyelids were heavy and seemed to be falling asleep. He raised his eyes to look at Fu Yingshi. With the protruding and beautiful collarbone under his slightly open placket, he seemed to hear whispers in his ears, so he looked up again, grabbed the other's pink and moist lips, and was absurdly seduced into a thin swell ...

He simply passed out and fell asleep, ignoring the confusion that disturbed him.

Master Fu Ying hugged Zhu Wencangri's arm and tightened it, then relaxed and helped him back to his original position, picked up the teacup that had been swallowed, and poured out the remaining water.

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The Emperor Terrace Hotel, located across the street from the Mahai Municipal Building, is the most luxurious and top-notch hotel in Mahai Town, and it is also the most heavily guarded place after the Municipal Building. The reason is that the guests it receives are all from the political circle. leading figure.

The Royal Terrace Hotel is luxuriously decorated and considerate service. Its behind-the-scenes funder is not a political and economic celebrity on the stage, but a mysterious oriental man. His background and relationship with the Elis government are one after another. A puzzling mystery.

Master Bo Zang slightly lowered his eyelashes, and looked at the smiling oriental beauty in front of him without any trace, a mysterious figure who was rumored to have a lot of friendship with dignitaries from various countries but had never been involved in politics.

"Your Excellency Secretary of State, Your Excellency Director, I sincerely welcome you both to our store. Next up is Mu Liuchen." Mu Liuchen was wearing an old-fashioned oriental costume, with a golden flowing spring tied up high in a wooden bun, and a few strands of gold thread hanging down, The whole body is full of neutral elegance.

"Mr. Mu, please lead the way." Master Bo Zang replied politely, but Inuwakamaru behind him did not respond, but just stared at Mu Liuchen.

"Although I have mentioned this to you beforehand, let me apologize to the Secretary of State and the Director. Since the Director decided to attend the meeting temporarily, we only have time to reserve the number of rooms according to the old list sent by the Congress. , I must invite the two of you to share a room together.”

"It's okay, it's our side that is more abrupt. The Ditai Hotel has an endless stream of customers, and Master Bo Zang is very grateful for the fact that he can arrange another room for the attendants."

"Your Excellency, Secretary of State, is too polite. It's really an honor to have you two come to our store," Wen Wen said with a smile, Mu Liuchen turned to the counter to recruit a young waiter. "Liyue, take the two distinguished guests upstairs, and set aside a few middle suites for other attendants."

After the words were finished, both sides nodded in greeting, Mu Liuchen went forward to listen to entertain another political elder from a friendly country, Master Bo Zang and Inuwakamaru followed Liyue upstairs.

Inuwakamaru, who remained silent until the door of the guest room was closed, took off his hat, sat lazily on the left side of the long dining table, and exclaimed: "As the rumors say, she is a great beauty."

"what?"

"Mu Liuchen."

Thinking of the rumors about Inuwakamaru, Master Hakuzan frowned slightly and said: "A deep and delicate big man is not easy to get along with."

"Are you hinting at me?"

"Just as you think." Noticing the fleeting sensuality and happiness in Inuwakamaru's eyes, Master Hakuzan coughed lightly, and changed the subject: "I don't understand the reason why you insist on following." Take the seat on the right side of the long table and take a seat.

"Apprentice to observe how the so-called peaceful negotiation is a negotiation method." Picking up the knife and fork, Inuwakamaru handled the plate slowly, his gestures were full of aristocratic air.

"I don't like your sarcastic tone." Without getting angry, Bo Zangzhu just stated calmly.

"It's a pity, but your claim is so naive and stupid in my eyes." Pausing to eat, Inuwakamaru continued thoughtfully: "I don't like your cold tone of whitewashing the peace either."

"War won't solve the problem." He sighed, cutting straight to the core.

"That's your personal opinion." Putting down the knife and fork and wiping his mouth, Inuwakamaru said, "Ya Pei and Elis have been negotiating mining rights for many years, and so far they have not been able to coordinate any actual results, and Ya Pei The annual loss of human and financial resources due to insufficient energy is increasing year by year.”

"A few years ago, Yapei's accusation of invading Elis caused a sharp decline in Yapei's international reputation, and it also brought an indelible shame to the white fox family that was trying to fight at the time. It also failed to bring prosperity to Yapei. It was in vain. The people of the two countries suffered countless casualties."

"That's because Yapei retreated halfway, because you joined forces with the League of Nations to put pressure on Yapei. If you insist on aggression to the end, you won't have so many follow-up disputes after winning the war. Halfway retreat is just a joke for nothing. Alpert still has international notoriety, but it still suffers from energy scarcity.”

Master Bo Zang dipped his mouth with lemonade and said, "Even without me joining, the League of Nations plans to send troops to assist Elis. Dog, don't you understand? No one will win if the battle continues."

"You rarely call me that." With a low smile, Inuwakamaru opened the red wine that had been prepared on the table, poured a glass for himself, walked across the long table to Master Hakuzan, and filled the empty glass for him cup.

Even though the tone of voice was still cold and unable to detect emotion, Inuwakamaru knew that whenever Master Hakuzan called him that way, it meant that he had successfully stirred his mood once again.

"I hope you can understand my intention of insisting on negotiating." Resuming his usual calm, Master Hakuzan held the hand of Inuwakamaru pouring wine and said lightly.

Putting down the wine bottle, Inuwakamaru gave an unknown smile and said, "That's why I followed this time." While speaking, he reached out to the other white fox badge on the chest of Master Hakuzan, and wiped it even more with his thumb. Brightness judges people. "I also hope that your decision this time will not bring shame to the White Fox family, brother."

After finishing speaking, he put his hands behind his back and walked to the door. "The air here is not circulating, I'll go outside and wait."

The Bo Zang master who was left behind poured the dark red liquid silently, and after a long time, he let out a slight sigh.

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abel city

After the two watched the starry sky all night, at dawn, the three of them packed up the necessary equipment early and set off for Mahai Town.Before leaving, Xi Mietian told Bu Lianhua that during his absence, he could freely use his house.

His attitude confirmed that he never doubted Yiyi Lianhua's identity.

Yibu Lianhua embraced Xi Mie Tianlai quickly, and then let go of Xi Mie Tianlai. Xi Mie Tianlai didn't even have the chance to refuse, but there was no reluctance on his face, it just seemed that there was such a A little bit of nothingness, and something that seems like nothing...Xin Ran.

Watching him disappear on the other side of the yellow sand, Yibu Lianhua asked Azak to lead him back to Xi Mie Tianlai's residence, cleaned himself up first, then wrapped himself with something casually, and then planned to crawl into the bed and take a good rest Catch up on sleep—but the doorbell rang unknowingly at this moment, Lianhua went downstairs and opened the door one step at a time, and when she saw someone coming, she automatically smiled.

"Lianhua, are you busy?"

"No," Yibu Lianhua led the visitor into the room, and let her sit on the sofa in the living room. Although the surface of the sofa was worn and peeled off, it was the most comfortable one to sit on. "Mom, let me get you a glass of water."

"Thank you," Mommy continued after taking the water glass and putting it on the table, "I made some snacks, do you want to try it first?"

"Mom, what do you want to say to me?" Knowing the purpose of her visit, Bu Lianhua asked directly.

"It's nothing special, it's just..." Muma rubbed her palms slightly, hesitating how to speak.

"Mum, how long have your symptoms been going on?"

"Ah?" Hearing this, Muma's body shook like a frightened bird, and then she pulled away her sassy but worried smile and said, "So you saw it? That's right... Lianhua, you are a doctor..."

"It's been a few years, hasn't it?"

"Well, at first I thought it was just caused by fatigue, but the symptoms became more and more serious, and I often felt short of breath... Lianhua, don't tell other people about this, especially Xiao Mie," Mama said incoherently, Bu Lianhua was not in a hurry to interrupt, but just quietly waited for her to finish what she wanted to say. "In the past few years, the pain in the bones and joints has increased, and it is also very susceptible to infection... Lianhua, do you think this is..."

Boom!

Before Muma could finish her sentence, the two of them were startled by the sudden knock on the door, and Lianhua comforted Muma, walked to the door and opened it.

"Azak?"

Bu Lianhua was quite surprised by the identity of the visitor, and what surprised him even more was the rare dignified expression on Azak's face.

Passing Azak, Bu Lianhua saw the billowing dust in the distance, and instantly understood the origin of Azak's solemnity.