307: Chapter 307 A Time Bomb

“Then let's discuss these issues,” Baili Ji said.

“Oh, right, regarding the first question, I have something to add,” Yan Zhengping said.

He suddenly remembered that Oriental Chen had secretly called him to Binjiang Base to listen to a recording. The recording was a conversation between Mosang Ark Base and Number 1.

“Oh? Councilor Yan, please speak,” Baili Ji said.

“As far as I know, not everyone in the Red Coat Sect wears red cloaks,” Yan Zhengping said.

Oriental Chen had told him this. When discussing whether Number 1 was the Speaker, he had mentioned that only Saint Emissaries and Divine Emissaries in the Red Coat Sect wore red cloaks; others did not.

However, this issue also involved the Speaker and could not be elaborated on. So Yan Zhengping looked at Baili Ji and spoke generally.

“Now that you mention it, I also recall something. During the interrogation of the Saint Emissaries, 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 to their faces. After they were executed, I personally saw that their faces were covered in blue veins, exceptionally grotesque,” Zongzheng Yue said.

“Ugh!” Liu Feiying’s temper flared as soon as he heard Zongzheng Yue mention those Saint Emissaries.

Such crucial individuals were killed by him, and such important intelligence was lost! How could he not be angry?

“So, does that mean the ‘Holy Sect’ mentioned by that female dead soldier is undoubtedly the Red Coat Sect?” Chen Guanxuan of the Finance Department asked.

“We can only say there’s a possibility. We don't know much about the Red Lotus Sect, and we can’t contact the official government of Ulan Country, so these two possibilities cannot be ruled out,” Yan Zhengping said.

“I have a suggestion. We probably won’t get anywhere discussing this here. Now that Dark Night Squad is about to reach the front lines, I think we should dispatch them to secretly infiltrate Batuo City for investigation, to figure out where our citizens are being held and the enemy’s troop deployment. As for which force is manipulating things behind the scenes, we can discuss that once we have further intelligence. Additionally, regarding the Baikalsk issue, I have two proposals: one is to contact Oros Country’s officials and share the intelligence with them. If they are willing to cooperate with our operation, that would naturally be best. If not, then we can adopt the second proposal: we can send Dark Night Squad to secretly infiltrate and carry out a decapitation strike,” Liu Feiying of the Military Political Department said.

Baili Ji nodded and asked the other councilors:

“What do you all think?”

“I think it’s largely fine. However, regarding the handling of Baikalsk, I have some differing opinions,” Yan Zhengping said.

“Oh? Councilor Yan, please speak,” Baili Ji said.

“If we contact Oros Country’s officials beforehand, our military intentions will inevitably be exposed. If they don’t agree to cooperate, and we then send Dark Night Squad to secretly infiltrate, once they are discovered or cause too much commotion, it will lead to disputes between the two countries,” Yan Zhengping explained.

Yan Zhengping was right. Once Oros Country’s officials were contacted, the matter would be out in the open. If anything happened in Baikalsk afterward, China would bear undeniable responsibility.

“Is there such a possibility? The enemy sets up their hidden location in Baikalsk precisely to create conflict between our country and Oros Country?” Jiang Jun of the Foreign Affairs Ministry was suddenly enlightened.

“Hiss~”

Hearing Jiang Jun’s words, several councilors gasped.

“That’s very possible! If that’s truly the case, then once we notify Oros Country’s officials, if something happens in Baikalsk, whether we did it or not, we’ll be blamed for it, won’t we?” Zongzheng Yue said.

“Not only that, I suspect Baikalsk is a ticking time bomb. As long as we contact Oros, this bomb will inevitably explode, and the commotion will definitely not be small!” Liu Feiying said.

“Hiss~”

Several councilors collectively gasped again.

“What a vicious move!” the councilors murmured.

“Since that’s the case, let’s put the Baikalsk matter aside for now and take no action. First, Dark Night Squad will secretly infiltrate Batuo City for reconnaissance, and other matters will be discussed later. At the same time, Councilor Shen Tu will temporarily be stationed in Mandali, and a decision will be made after further intelligence is obtained,” Baili Ji decided.

“Yes!”

“Yes!”

All councilors had no objections.

Around 2 PM, Suo Tonghua and He Jinghui led the Dark Night Squad members to the Mandali station.

“See? I told you this Northwest Butcher is very resilient and definitely safe, wasn’t I right?” Suo Tonghua said to He Jinghui after seeing Shen Tu Zheng Hao.

The two of them had been on the plane and did not participate in the remote meeting just now, so they were unaware of the latest mission arrangements.

He Jinghui pouted and ignored him.

“Old Suo, the plan has been adjusted. Let me relay the council’s latest decision to you,” Shen Tu Zheng Hao said.

Half an hour later…

“These people are truly cunning!” Suo Tonghua said after listening to Shen Tu Zheng Hao’s description.

“Councilor He, I’ll leave the Dark Night Squad’s operation to you,” Shen Tu Zheng Hao said to He Jinghui.

“Don’t worry, I’ll go arrange it now,” He Jinghui nodded in agreement, then turned and left.