(A book friend mentioned a bug regarding the A.I. Chip and the Bureau of Proclamation. Why would the Anti-Government Army not be caught? Actually, a long time ago, in the chapter when Zhang Xiaomeng first appeared, I mentioned this and repeated it many times. The First Charter requires one to remain neutral in the internal struggles of the Federation. This is a law. In my setting, it is similar to the status of the Anti-Government Army in current international law. You have to know that the First Charter existed long before the Constitution, long before the Federation … there are definitely bugs in the story, but I will try to minimize them. If they are too obvious, I will try to avoid them.
PS: This chapter is 4,000 words long. Today, I will write three chapters with 4,000 words. That way, it will be 12,000 words. This will make up for the two chapters that I owe everyone. Let me report this to my comrades. Hehe, thinking that I will soon be debt-free, how nice. I am very serious about asking everyone for monthly votes as encouragement.)
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The long silence proved that this request made by the Anti-Government Army was an extremely attractive exchange condition for the Tai family, for Tai Zhiyuan, and for Representative Pabre, whom he and his mother had already decided to support.
Tai Zhiyuan knew very well that if it weren't for the complicated political environment of the four mountainous states, as well as the increasing military pressure of the hawkish figures in the Federation, the Anti-Government Army led by the leader of Nan Shui definitely wouldn't have taken the initiative to ask for peace. However, he had to admit that even so, the Anti-Government Army still had enough bargaining chips to exchange for the corresponding conditions.
"During the early stages of the election, Representative Pabre cannot influence the internal decisions of the Federation Government." Tai Zhiyuan broke the silence and reminded the other party.
"Pabre can't, but public opinion can. The Tai family's secret influence can," the middle-aged man said calmly. "If the citizens of the Federation knew that the presidential candidate Representative Pabre is taking a huge political risk to negotiate peace with us, the ruthless Anti-Government Army … and at this time, the Federation Government went against the flow and forcefully launched a military attack against us, they will definitely issue the strongest rebuke to the Federation Government."
"I admit that what you said makes sense. This kind of exchange of benefits is indeed very attractive." After a moment of silence, Tai Zhiyuan said, "But I can't answer your request immediately. Please give me some time."
"I can't stay in the Federation's core area for too long. You should know that." The middle-aged man smiled and said, "Although the Bureau of Proclamation won't care about me, I still respect the hounds of the Federation Federation and the spiders of the Federation Bureau of Investigation. If I stay in the Federation for too long, I might be underestimating them."
Tai Zhiyuan pushed the coffee cup aside and said with a smile, "Since you've already taken the risk to come here, why can't you take the risk and wait for a few more hours?"
"The reason I dared to take the risk and come here today is because I know that no one in the Federation government would guess that I dared to take such a risk." The middle-aged man said calmly, "If you stay too long, it's not a risk, it's a fool."
"Then how should I contact you?"
"With your ability, it should be easy for you to find out how I came in. When the time comes, I'll ask you to pass on the final decision to that young man."
The corners of Tai Zhiyuan's lips curled up slightly, and he said with a smile, "This way, I still have to guarantee that young man's safety within the Federation's borders. Mr. Bocai, your considerations have never left anything out."
"No, I don't even know how much time I have left to run for my life after going down from the second floor," the middle-aged man said with a smile.
Tai Zhiyuan quietly stared into his eyes, as if he wanted to discern what the other party had guessed from his words, or if it was just a habitual joke. A moment later, he looked at the other party and said seriously, "Your considerations are not bad. The exchange of benefits is indeed what I value, but what I value even more is the Federation's future … If I have the chance to capture you and kill you, I don't mind informing the Federal military. "
"Right now, I haven't informed them because I respect the role of a negotiator." Tai Zhiyuan said calmly, "Once you leave the scene of the ball, perhaps I really will have the Federation government do everything in their power to capture you … There has always been a saying that if the anti-government army didn't have you, they would have long become a dish in the hands of the government. This kind of temptation is actually no less than reaching a peace agreement."
Hearing these words, the middle-aged man smiled slightly. After fighting with the Federation government for so many years, he knew better than anyone how much these privileged people in the Federation wanted to destroy the business in the mountains. These people who truly controlled the Federation were cold and heartless. However, he was sure that the other party wouldn't make a move at this moment at least, because this wasn't in line with the true interests of the other party's family.
This time, he was taking a huge risk. He didn't even hesitate to expose his most successful spy within the Federation to meet with the successor of the Tai family. On one hand, it was because the anti-government army's situation was indeed very dangerous. On the other hand, there was an even more important personal reason. He wanted to see with his own eyes what kind of person the new leader of the Federation's future was like. This kind of first-hand information was far more important than any kind of intelligence.
Seeing Tai Zhiyuan, the middle-aged man wasn't disappointed, but he was somewhat disappointed. He wasn't disappointed because he was sure that this successor of the Tai family wasn't a stupid person. However, this was also the reason why he was disappointed. Moreover, he could see that this person didn't have the slightest bit of sympathy or moral support for the anti-government army. Everything that was presented in the conversation was a naked judgment of benefits.
As if he could guess what this second-in-command of the anti-government army was thinking, Tai Zhiyuan slowly said, "Today, when the Empire is preparing to launch an invasion at any time, the anti-government army is still dividing the hearts of the people of the Federation for those illusory reasons, wasting the Federation's resources, and restricting the military strength of the Federation … In my eyes, you should all be considered traitors. The Bureau of Proclamation shouldn't give you legal status."
The middle-aged man thought for a moment and then said seriously, "You and the family behind you are vested interests in the political structure of the Federation. Your opinion might not necessarily be correct. If the Empire really invades, I believe that in terms of resisting the enemy, the soldiers in the mountains will be more respectable than the people of the four major military regions of the Federation. "
"There's no need to judge things that haven't happened yet," Tai Zhiyuan said, "No words can change the image of the anti-government army in my heart."
"We have never cared about how the important figures of the Federation view our cause. Perhaps in the distant future, we are destined to be a pair of natural enemies that can't coexist, but at least for now, we can work together," the middle-aged man said. "The coexistence of a cat and a mouse might be a very interesting thing."
"I really want to know who is the cat, and who is the mouse."
"The will of the people cannot be resisted. The seven major families are deformed existences. No matter how strong they are, there will be a day when they will become a street rat that everyone wants to beat down in front of the tide of history," the middle-aged man said calmly. "This is Mr. George Carlin's opinion, and it is to encourage you."
"I will never deny this," Tai Zhiyuan said. "But I always think that you are the big rats of human society."
"We can still work together if our paths are different, but if we don't agree, there is no need for a deeper conversation." The middle-aged man stood up with a smile and said, "If there is any good news, please inform that young man. If there is no good news, I will pour a cup of wine for your friend's friend in the mountains as a memorial."
Tai Zhiyuan stood up with a smile, ignoring the psychological attack of the other party. He said, "One last question. Where does your confidence come from? Why didn't the Federation catch you after confirming that you left the ball … just like when you followed Xu Le upstairs to make sure that there was no danger? "
"Information is the source of all power." The middle-aged man bowed elegantly, which didn't match his vulgar temperament. "And my ability is a secret."
Lie Zhiyuan was silent for a long time before he said, "After this short cooperation, I will aim to destroy your armed forces for a longer period of time. But I have to say, in the entire universe, I only admire five people, and you are one of them. Today, I am able to negotiate with you for the first time since my coming of age ceremony. I have benefited greatly. "
"I am very curious about which five people. I wonder if Young Master Si can satisfy this little vanity of mine." The middle-aged man's eyes lit up, showing just the right amount of curiosity.
"Other than you, there is that ignorant man by the lake, George Carlin, whose fate is unknown. My distant relative from eight generations ago, the current director of the Bureau of Proclamation, and … the Empire's princess, who is said to have reached mecha level six at the age of twelve," Tai Zhiyuan said seriously. "In my life, I will work hard for the five of you."
"Oh, human strength is sometimes exhausted. Everyone has their own areas of expertise. For example, in the field of information, I don't believe that there is anyone in this world who is better than me. Of course, this is still my secret. Then there is that old man in Philadelphia. I don't think there is anyone in this world who is stronger than him in terms of individual combat power … Young Master Si, don't push yourself too hard. "
"Hard work doesn't necessarily mean that you will achieve it." Tai Zhiyuan smiled and said, "Actually, I only hope that in the future, all the outstanding people in the Federation will become my subordinates."
The middle-aged man sighed in admiration. "Although the son of an aristocratic family is disgusting, this kind of self-confidence is indeed terrifying."
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The second in command of the anti-government forces appeared in the core area of the Federation just like that, and then quietly left, not even leaving behind a shadow. He only left a clue for the Tai family to follow. However, if the Tai family was willing to accept the conditions of the anti-government forces, that clue would be a secret that the Tai family had to keep.
Tai Zhiyuan raised his wrist to look at the time. After silently counting a few times in his mind, he said to Butler Jin beside him, "Prepare a secret line. I want to talk to my mother."
Butler Jin nodded in agreement. They had already given that person enough time to leave. If he really fell into the hands of the Federal military, it would only mean that there would come a day when the legend would lose its luster.
"He used the identity of Uncle Shi Qinghai." After Butler Jin gave the order to his subordinates, he said softly, "Shi Qinghai graduated from University One and is a very important young official of the Federation's Investigation Bureau. Who would have thought that he was actually a spy for the anti-government forces?"
"I'm more curious about why the most successful intelligence chief of the 37th Constitutional Era deliberately left Shi Qinghai for us." Tai Zhiyuan closed his eyes and said, "Using the life of a spy as a safety valve to test the sincerity of the family doesn't seem to be in line with that person's usual style of doing things."
"Keep an eye on Xu Le and Shi Qinghai." Tai Zhiyuan's face was expressionless. "Ensure that the former is not harassed. Prepare to contact the latter … or arrest him."
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After leaving the ball, Xu Le didn't know that "Uncle Shi" and Tai Zhiyuan had a very far-reaching conversation. At this time, he was walking among the snowy trees of the university campus in low spirits. He didn't have the self-awareness of a person involved in history at all.
He was just a small figure, but this small figure had indirectly caused a small ripple in the great era.
Of course, in the current difficult situation, the anti-government forces were willing to temporarily give up the political ideology that they had always believed in. That person even took a huge risk to come to the Federation to negotiate with them personally. Presumably, even if Xu Le didn't exist in this world, they would still do everything they could to find Tai Zhiyuan. But the problem was, if Xu Le didn't exist, then at this ball, it was very likely that Senator Macklin's people or some other forces had beaten them to it. They had persuaded the Tai family and the Tai family's chosen partner, Senator Pabre.
A thin layer of snow still accumulated on the grass by the Rose River. It glowed faintly under the moonlight. In his suit, Xu Le felt a sliver of cold. He blew on his hands, but wasn't worried that he would catch a cold. Ever since he had started practicing that strange set of movements with the uncle, it seemed that it was very difficult for him to get sick. His gaze shifted from the two moons above his head to the east, and he saw that familiar female apartment building. The plum garden was still there, but Xu Le's heart was unusually calm. He knew that Zhang Xiaomeng had a secret, but if the other didn't want to tell him, he wouldn't want to investigate further.
The inside of his GU suit was filled with cold sweat. After finding out about Tai Zhiyuan's shocking identity, Xu Le's emotions were very complicated. That conversation from before had made him very nervous. He stubbornly maintained his calm in front of the other just to preserve his little bit of self-esteem. Even if the self-esteem of a small figure was somewhat pitiful in front of a person with special privileges in the Federation.
For the time being, he didn't dare to go to Area H1. Although everyone thought that the person inside the black mecha was Tai Zhiyuan, Xu Le still didn't dare to take the risk. At this time, it was already late at night. He suddenly found that he had nowhere to go, but he didn't want to go back to his room in the Pear Garden. Only now did he understand that after escaping from the Eastwoods District to the capital ring for a year, he was still just a lonely and pitiful fellow.
Right at this moment, he suddenly saw that on a remote embankment by the cold Rose River, there was a smear of red that burned like fire in the night. It was flashing incessantly in the cold wind. It was Zou Yu in her red suit.
There was an orphan girl by the Night River. Although Xu Le loathed the character of the Zou siblings, he still couldn't help but worry when he saw this scene. He walked quietly in the direction of the embankment, afraid that he would startle the other and cause the other to do something crazy.
However, before he could get close to the embankment, he saw a very familiar figure dashing out from the frosty grass outside the embankment and pouncing directly on the red suit. In the distance, the sounds of Zou Yu struggling, cursing in a low, angry voice, and crying could be heard.
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