533: Chapter 533 Kyoto Riot

“Commander, how should we deal with these people?” Dai Zheng asked.

“Kill them,” Oriental Chen said.

“Ah? Kill them?” Dai Zheng was stunned.

Old Qin, standing nearby, was also momentarily stunned but said nothing.

“What, are you related to him?” Oriental Chen looked at him and asked.

“No, Commander, didn’t you say you were going to send them back?” Dai Zheng asked.

“Everyone is busy; who has the time to be his free chauffeur?” Oriental Chen said.

“But…” Dai Zheng wanted to say more but didn't.

“Hmm, you’re right. Directly killing them is indeed not quite appropriate. Oh, Old Qin, do you need them? If you do, I’ll give them to you,” Oriental Chen suddenly changed his mind.

“…” Dai Zheng was stunned again.

“What did I say?”

But he only thought it, not daring to ask.

“What do I want them for? No!” Old Qin shook his head.

“Old Qin, you should think carefully. Are you sure you don’t want such good bait?” Oriental Chen winked at him.

“You mean…?” Old Qin’s eyes lit up.

“I didn’t say anything; you decide for yourself,” Oriental Chen shook his head.

“Haha, you rascal! Alright, I’ll take these people!” Old Qin pointed at him and laughed.

Dai Zheng, standing nearby, was completely confused.

“Alright then. But let’s be clear upfront, after you’re done with them, you have to send them back. Lest people say I don’t keep my word, don’t you agree?” Oriental Chen smiled.

“You’re not willing to take even the slightest loss,” Old Qin pouted.

“Contributing to the country is our inescapable duty as the younger generation!” Oriental Chen retorted playfully.

“Alright, alright, go arrange it,” Old Qin couldn't listen anymore.

“Dai Zheng, ensure all safety measures are taken. Make sure they take all the necessary medicine, don’t miss a single pill, understood?” Oriental Chen instructed.

“Uh… Yes!” Dai Zheng struggled to process Oriental Chen’s words, then obeyed and left.

“Take all the necessary medicine? What exactly does that mean?” Dai Zheng pondered as he walked.

“Ding~”

Oriental Chen sent him a message via his Digital Eye.

“Eavesdropping Capsules and Nano Capsules.”

“Phew~, alright. It’s easier to handle things with a prescription,” Dai Zheng took a deep breath.

Eavesdropping Capsules are for monitoring, and Nano Capsules are for killing them.

Inside the temporary interrogation room.

“What did you make me eat?” Jingqi asked.

“Something to help you recover from your injuries,” Dai Zheng bluffed.

“Hmph! Do you think I’d believe that? I’m afraid that Oriental Chen didn't intend to send us back, did he?” Jingqi had already expected it.

“You’re wronging our Commander there. He will definitely do what he promised you, but before that, he needs you to do something,” Dai Zheng replied.

“Do something? What thing?” Jingqi asked.

“I’m not clear on that. Anyway, as long as you cooperate well, you’ll definitely be able to go back afterward,” Dai Zheng replied.

Anyway, once the people were handed over to Old Qin, how they were dealt with afterward was none of his business.

Jingqi stopped speaking and quietly closed his eyes.

After the handover was complete, Old Qin left with the people.

Oriental Chen had no plans to leave yet.

He still needed to conduct a deeper investigation into the area south of Peacock River and north of Tarim River.

He had a premonition that a huge secret was hidden behind the Sand People incident.

Three days later, a large-scale riot suddenly broke out in Kyoto.

Five Kyoto-affiliated Underground Bases surrounding Kyoto simultaneously besieged Kyoto.

These five council-directly-controlled Underground Bases were: Jingji Underground Base, Jingru Underground Base, Jingqi Underground Base, Jingli Underground Base, and Jingfang Underground Base.

At this time, the Kyoto Central Underground Base was still under construction.

These five bases, with the support of the Huatong Chamber of Commerce and the Mercenary Guild during this period, had already acquired a large number of warships and weapons and equipment.

These five regions were originally under direct council jurisdiction, but after the virus outbreak, they had all effectively been taken over by the Military Political Department.

Originally, the Central Military Region had a garrison of 20,000 troops in each Settlement, with the purpose of maintaining stability in these areas.

Later, after Huatong Construction obtained military construction qualifications, the Underground Bases in these five areas began construction simultaneously.

After the Underground Bases were completed, the situation quietly began to change.

Previously, the Military Political Department held sole management authority, and the temporary Command HQs in several Settlements were mere formalities, only able to assist with some manual labor. After all, the source of living supplies relied entirely on the Military Political Department, so the temporary Command HQs had no capital to speak up.

But now, the entry of the Huatong Chamber of Commerce completely changed this situation.

The Security Teams of the Settlements were upgraded with new equipment, their gear no less inferior than that of the Central Army. Without the monopoly on supplies, the Military Political Department’s orders were slowly no longer willingly obeyed.

This riot was caused by the Military Political Department, with the cooperation of the Central Army, forcibly apprehending over 230 people from various Underground Bases. A significant portion of them were management personnel from various Underground Bases, and this was done without prior notice or clear explanation.