Chapter 696: The Plan
Chapter 696: The Plan
Han Guanli looked over from his car, his tone as calm and collected as ever. "I came here specifically to meet you, Supervisor Wen."
Supervisor Wen was taken aback but quickly responded with a hearty laugh, "If you're here to see me, why not just call out? There was no need to go through the trouble of coming here yourself."
"I wanted to have a private word with you, Supervisor Wen," Han Guanli explained.
Supervisor Wen glanced at his wristwatch and said, "I see." Han Guanli remained silent, simply watching him.
With a soft chuckle, Supervisor Wen put down his hand and said, "Since you've gone to the trouble of coming here to find me, I should at least give you some face, right? Let's find a place nearby. But not too far, we both have our duties, and we can't afford to be away for long."
"Let's just find a spot around here then," Han Guanli suggested.
Both men stepped out of their cars and, after a quick glance around, headed towards the distant embankment. Han Guanli signaled for all the guards and armed personnel to stay back.
Despite not being on the front lines for a while, both men were exceptional fighters in their own right. Their skills were not to be underestimated, and their combined combat prowess likely surpassed that of all the armed personnel present. They felt confident in letting the guards and armed personnel stay back.
Reaching the edge of the embankment, the sound of the ocean waves became crystal clear. The sea breeze ruffled their cloak-like jackets like capes, while beneath them, the waves crashed against the embankment, foaming white.
It was now past five in the afternoon, and rain seemed imminent. In the distance, gray and white clouds merged and scattered, appearing to hover just above the ocean's surface, blocking out the sunlight.
The two men gazed at the surging clouds and waves before them. After a while, Han Guanli spoke, "I invited you here because I received intelligence that the Union and the Linax Federation might join forces this time."
Supervisor Wen's expression turned serious. "Is this information reliable, Supervisor Han?"
"The message came through a covert channel," Han Guanli replied. "It hasn't been fully verified yet, and verification could take a long time. It might never be fully confirmed."
"I believe that if this information is true, waiting for confirmation might be too late. We need to take action now to prevent and disrupt the potential situation."
Supervisor Wen raised his doubts, "The Linax Federation and the Union working together? And the interests involved aren't something their delegations can decide on their own."
Although the Linax Federation was often likened more to a company than a government, it was still a unified entity, distinct from the Union, which was a corporate organization. While they cooperated, they also maintained a certain level of vigilance towards each other.
"But now they have a common enemy," Han Guanli argued. "I think it's reasonable."
Supervisor Wen thought for a moment and asked, "Has this been reported to Division Chief Wu?"
"I received the information not long ago," Han Guanli explained. "I was about to contact Division Chief Wu, but he's currently being questioned about the escape of the Linax Federation's foreign affairs criminal. He's instructed us to handle all matters on our own until the questioning is over, as he doesn't have the time to receive our report."
Supervisor Wen was already aware of this incident and agreed, "Division Chief Wu is handling this matter correctly."
"This isn't something we can interfere with," Han Guanli said. "We should focus on our responsibilities, especially the tasks Division Chief Wu assigned to us."
Supervisor Wen glanced at him and walked to the other side. He used the World Credential to inquire about the situation within the bureau. After confirming that Division Chief Wu was indeed being questioned, he asked about the expected duration. He was informed that the procedure was being followed, and the time was uncertain.
After asking these questions, Supervisor Wen seemed deep in thought.
Han Guanli waited patiently, his expression unreadable. After a while, Supervisor Wen returned and said, "Supervisor Han, I'm sorry to have kept you waiting. You know these things require following procedures, and I had to go through them too. But, Supervisor Han, I have a question. What do you plan to do?"
"Assuming the information is true," Han Guanli began, "as I mentioned earlier, we need to disrupt this operation. But with the enemy united, we must concentrate our forces. I have a plan..."
He tapped his World Credential, creating a private communication channel between them. Then, he transmitted a plan.
Supervisor Wen examined it. The plan involved relaxing the monitoring and control of a convergence zone channel and allowing the people on the other side to enter, followed by a concentrated effort to eliminate them. The initial targets were carefully chosen.
Supervisor Wen asked with a hint of surprise, "Is the main target the Linax Federation?"
"The Linax Federation's relationship with the Great Empire's government is such that most of their people entering the convergence zone are illegal, except for a few invited due to special circumstances," Han Guanli explained. "We have sufficient reason to target them.
By focusing on the Linax Federation, we avoid provoking the Union and simplify our operation. Once one side is eliminated, dealing with the remaining side will be easier."
Supervisor Wen's face registered a slightly exaggerated look of surprise. In a tone that was half-question, half-jest, he said, "Targeting the Linax Federation is my responsibility. Aren't you afraid of taking credit for my work?"
"Han Guanli spoke in a calm and unperturbed tone, "I'm not just thinking about you; if those two parties join forces, none of us will be able to accomplish anything. We must first heavily damage one side to deal with the other. I'll help you first, and I hope you'll assist me later; it's a mutually beneficial arrangement, isn't it?"
Wen Guanli contemplated for a moment before shaking his head. "The plan is good, but our manpower is still insufficient."
The Jinbei Dao Province faced its most challenging situation with the emergence of a breach in the World Ring. Consequently, multiple times the usual number of personnel were required to seal the breach, and the Processing Bureau and Defense Department were doing their utmost, diverting a significant number of their personnel to that location.
Currently, the breach was expected to be sealed by the end of the year, but these personnel couldn't be recalled for the time being.
To prevent the City Council from causing disruptions and hindering progress, it was necessary to maintain a defensive force against them and a substantial security presence within the Central City, leaving them stretched thin.
With the manpower of just the two of them, executing this plan might have a chance of success, but it wasn't entirely foolproof.
Han Guanli said, "Other Central Cities have already sent us reinforcements, and some have arrived in the past few days, with more on the way. Although Wu Division is not here, we can request an emergency reallocation, and I believe the Bureau will approve it."
Wen Guanli considered for a moment before saying, "It's still a challenging task. While the reinforcements sent to us are numerous, the high-level combat strength is limited. Captain Xu left this afternoon, taking with him a portion of the Bureau's elite combat forces. What's left isn't much, and those two families are not ordinary. Even with additional manpower, it would still be a stretch."
As a fighter, he was well aware that in armed conflicts, a single elite fighter could often alter the situation. It was challenging to gauge the strength of both sides solely based on the number of armed personnel.
Whether it was the Union or the Linax Federation, there was no doubt that they had gathered many elite fighters for this operation.
While other Central Cities had provided support, they also had their own difficulties and areas that required attention, rarely sending their top-tier fighters. It was already impressive to have some mid-level forces arrive.
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Han Guanli said, "If you feel our strength is insufficient, we might consider joining forces with Chen Guanli. Remember, he's also very capable."
Wen Guanli immediately rejected the idea, saying, "If it's about us two joining forces, there might be some justification. After all, Wu Division assigned the tasks of dealing with those two families to us separately, but Chen Guanli is in charge of managing urban security.
I believe this allocation is appropriate, as city matters also require someone to manage. If Chen Guanli joins us, it would go against Wu Division's intentions, and from the perspective of task arrangement, it would also be considered a violation of orders and procedures."
He shook his head and said, "This isn't appropriate."
Han Guanli said, "For matters that aren't 100% certain, I hope you'll seriously consider my suggestion. If necessary, we can personally take charge."
He turned to Wen Guanli and said, "Things are different now from how they used to be. If we follow procedures for everything, we won't be able to accomplish anything. Wen Guanli, we were both passionate in our youth, and although we've aged, our blood hasn't completely cooled yet."
His tone was calm and unruffled, but Wen Guanli's expression betrayed a fleeting moment of emotion.
"Additionally, I know you don't trust the personnel sent by the other Central Cities, so I hope you'll carefully examine their information. You might discover something."
With that, he concluded, "I'll await your response."
After speaking, Han Guanli patted Wen Guanli on the shoulder and left.
Wen Guanli stood alone, gazing at the distant sea. After a while, he removed his hat, smoothed his slightly disheveled hair, patted it gently on his hat, and then put it back on.
At that moment, he felt a few drops of cold water hit his face. Without lingering, he turned and returned to his car. As soon as he sat down, the sound of raindrops pattering against the window filled the air.
He instructed the telegraph operator in the front seat, "Activate my secret frequency and send a telegram to the other side, asking about the situation regarding the Union and Linax Federation's collaboration..."
He wouldn't act rashly based on a seemingly real yet possibly false message. While Han Guanli's plan could indeed break the stalemate, everything hinged on accurate intelligence. If the information was inaccurate, many things might backfire.
Therefore, he required the cooperation and confirmation of the secret department. If there was indeed evidence of such a collaboration, it would be worth pursuing; otherwise, he would abandon the idea.
After all, there was still time, at least a few days, which he could afford to wait.
At that moment, he recalled Han Guanli's last words and pulled up some of the supporting personnel's information from the World Credential. As he read through the profiles, his eyes paused on certain individuals, and he pondered silently: "If it's like this, Old Han's plan might just be feasible..."
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(End of Chapter)
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