#307 - Chapter 307 A Time Bomb
"Then let's talk about these issues next," Bai Liji said.
"By the way, I have something to add regarding the first question," Yan Zhengping said.
He suddenly remembered that Dongfang Chen had secretly called him to the Binjiang base to listen to a recording. The recording was about the conversation between the Mosang Ark base and Number One.
"Oh? Councilman Yan, please speak," Bai Liji said.
"As far as I know, not all members of the Red Cloak Society wear red cloaks," Yan Zhengping said.
Dongfang Chen had told him this. When discussing whether Number One was the Speaker, he had mentioned that only Holy Envoys and Divine Envoys of the Red Cloak Society wore red cloaks, while others did not.
However, this issue also involved the Speaker and could not be discussed in detail. Therefore, Yan Zhengping looked at Bai Liji and spoke vaguely.
"Now that you mention it, I also remembered something. During the interrogation of the Holy Envoys, one of them mentioned that the reason they wore cloaks and masks was because they had taken a pill. That pill could enhance combat power but would cause significant changes in their appearance. After they were executed, I personally saw that their faces were covered with blue blood vessels and were extremely hideous," Zongzhengyue said.
"Ugh!" Liu Feiying became furious when he heard Zongzhengyue mention those Holy Envoys.
He had executed such crucial figures, and such important information was lost! How could he not be angry?
"Then, does that mean the Sacred Society mentioned by the female assassin is undoubtedly the Red Cloak Society?" Chen Guanxuan, the Minister of Finance, asked.
"We can only say that it's possible. We don't know much about the Red Lotus Society, and we can't contact the official government of Ulan, so these two possibilities can't be ruled out," Yan Zhengping said.
"I have a suggestion. We probably won't be able to come to a conclusion by discussing it here. Now that the Dark Night Squad is about to arrive at the front line, I think it's better to send them to secretly infiltrate Barto City to investigate, find out the location where our citizens are being held, and the enemy's troop deployment. As for which force is manipulating behind the scenes, we can discuss it after we have further information. In addition, I have two plans for the Begasque issue. One is to contact the official Elos government and share the information with them. If they are willing to cooperate with our actions, that would be the best. If they are not willing, then we can take the second plan, which is to send the Dark Night Squad to secretly infiltrate and carry out a decapitation strike," Liu Feiying of the Military Affairs Department said.
Bai Liji nodded and asked the other council members:
"What do you all think?"
"I think there are no major problems in general. However, I have some different opinions on handling the Begasque issue," Yan Zhengping said.
"Oh? Councilman Yan, please speak," Bai Liji said.
"If we contact the official Elos government in advance, then our military intentions will inevitably be exposed. If they do not agree to cooperate with our actions, and we then send the Dark Night Squad to secretly infiltrate, once discovered or if there is too much commotion, it will lead to disputes between the two countries," Yan Zhengping explained.
Yan Zhengping was right. Once the official Elos government was contacted, this matter would be out in the open. If anything happened to Begasque later, China would have an inescapable responsibility.
"Then, is there a possibility that the enemy set the hideout in Begasque in order to create conflict between our country and Elos?" Jiang Jun of the Foreign Affairs Department was suddenly awakened.
"Hiss ~"
Hearing Jiang Jun's words, several council members gasped.
"That's very possible! If that's the case, once we inform the official Elos government, if something happens to Begasque, whether we did it or not, we'll be held responsible?" Zongzhengyue said.
"Not only that, but I suspect Begasque is a time bomb. As long as we contact Elos, this bomb will inevitably explode, and the commotion will definitely be significant!" Liu Feiying said.
"Hiss ~"
Several council members gasped again.
"What a damaging trick!" the council members murmured.
"In that case, let's put the Begasque matter aside for now and not take any action. Let the Dark Night Squad secretly infiltrate Barto City for reconnaissance first, and we'll discuss other matters later. At the same time, Councilman Shentu will temporarily be stationed in Mandali and make a decision after we have further information," Bai Liji decided.
"Yes!"
"Yes!"
All the council members had no objections.
Around 2:00 PM, Suo Tonghua and He Jinghui led the members of the Dark Night Squad to arrive at the Mandali garrison.
"See, I told you that this Northwest Butcher is very tough and will definitely be safe and sound. I was right, wasn't I?" Suo Tonghua said to He Jinghui after seeing Shentu Zhenghao.
The two of them had been on the plane and did not participate in the remote meeting just now, so they were not aware of the latest mission arrangements.
He Jinghui curled his lips and ignored him.
"Lao Suo, the plan has been adjusted. I'll relay the latest decision of the council to you first," Shentu Zhenghao said.
Half an hour later…
"These people are really cunning!" Suo Tonghua said after listening to Shentu Zhenghao's description.
"Councilman He, then I'll leave the Dark Night Squad's operation to you," Shentu Zhenghao said to He Jinghui.
"Don't worry, I'll go arrange it now," He Jinghui nodded in agreement, then turned and left.
