Apocalyptic Forecast

The waiting time is about four minutes and thirty seconds.

In fact, within a minute, Ai Qing hung up the phone and peacefully enjoyed her afternoon tea. After the caller almost pressed the time limit, she waited to connect before the automatic disconnection.

"This is Maxim." The tone on the other end of the phone was still calm and unwavering.

Ai Qing smiled: "It's really punctual, Director Sanogo."

"When guests come to the door, they always give people some time to react." Maxim replied, "You can't be completely unprepared for such an important matter, right?"

"Then, let's discuss it." Ai Qing said bluntly, "The battle against Solomon."

silence.

Silence came suddenly.

During the short interval, Maxim's breathing never fluctuated, but it was this short delay that exposed the waves and confusion in his heart.

"Are you serious?"

incredible.

At first, he thought the so-called five minutes were just a trick to gain the upper hand.

But he did not expect that Ai Qing actually chose to be the first to make concessions, even though he had the authority that was crucial to everyone?

So crisp.

Not good.

So bad!

Such a bizarre situation and an incomprehensible phenomenon occurred, either because the opponent was too unwise, or because he was too stupid.

Maxim has never pinned any luck on other people's stupidity and mistakes, nor did he have the courage to think that the whole world should cooperate with him.

But what is the current situation?

"You could have been more calm, Ai Qing." He asked bluntly, "I'm curious about what makes you so urgent."

"These are my terms, Maxim."

On the screen, Ai Qing's smile gradually became happy: "I will provide all the information I have, and provide all the support I can for the operation against Solomon.

But in return, I want the command of the action, and all the staff must obey my commands and orders, and act according to my plan. "

"impossible!"

Maxim retorted categorically and said without hesitation: "It's a fantasy, even if I agree, others will not be the same!"

But his words stopped abruptly, and in the end, his expression gradually became clear: "Do you want me to endorse you in the name of the office?"

Indeed, if Ai Qing's plan was guaranteed with the credit of the General Office, then such a result might not be impossible to achieve.

Originally, the action against Solomon had to gather all the strength, and everyone must be tied together to ensure that nothing could go wrong. Neither the General Office nor the Financial Weaving Bureau thought that they would be able to solve this matter individually.

But the problem is that he was the most qualified commander, why should he give up his own advantages to provide convenience for Ai Qing?

"Otherwise, what is your value?" Ai Qing asked back.

Maxim is still resolute: "Sorry, I will not transfer sovereignty."

"It's limited to this one operation. After Solomon's departure, all agreements will be cancelled." Ai Qing continued, "If the general office cannot make concessions on this point, then I will ask if you have experience in commanding military operations. ?"

""

Maxim was silent.

On this point, he was powerless to refute.

Even though he has watched dozens of medium-sized and above military operations as a representative, he is a pure layman in this aspect.

He has always abide by his duties, and even if he has the right to advise, he has never interfered with any actions.

Just as the eyes of the decision-making room.

Not only him, although all the participants will hire relevant consultants, but when it comes to actual combat experience, it is Ai Qing who has risen from the front-line inspector all the way to the overhead organization to have the most say.

Urban covert operations and fortifications, special operations, and beheading are exactly her areas of expertise. Thinking about the other party's experience in the overhead organization, he was speechless.

True, he could count on the advice and assistance of his own advisers, but the trust of others was undoubtedly due to the political credit accumulated by the Office and his status as an agent.

"It's not impossible to make up for it, we have the relevant talent, and there's more than one."

Maxim said bluntly: "If you think you can get such a position just by relying on your resume, I advise you to give up early, others will not accept it."

"Is this an overweight in some sense?"

Ai Qing's expression was still joking, as if she had expected it long ago: "It doesn't matter, I still have a lot of cards, Director Sanogo. I have enough conditions to impress everyone."

Maxim stared into Ai Qing's eyes through the screen, as if trying to discern any trace of lies, but all he could see was calmness and mockery.

"I'd love to hear about it," he said.

"What if I, after this expulsion of Solomon, give up the authority of the overhead agency?"

Ai Qing's eyes also looked at him, staring at the moment when his solemn expression ushered in the shaking, "I will make a promise that I will not use an overhead mechanism to investigate anyone, and, in the witness of everyone, will this One authority is returned to the overhead agency."

""

For a moment, Maxim felt dizzy and faintly suffocated, and he felt that he had some kind of hallucination.

The opponent who he regarded as the biggest threat outside of Solomon actually gave up his minions voluntarily?

What does she want to do?

Posture? bluff? Or is there another plan?

For a moment, he actually wanted to agree without thinking.

In the end, he chose restraint.

Before he knew it, Maxim's back was soaked through.

Even if his face remains the same.

"I don't know what you want, Ai Qing." His palm outside the screen clenched tightly, restraining: "I can't agree with your plan."

"Prudence is good character, and I understand that."

Ai Qing nodded clearly: "But the situation is stronger than the person, isn't it?"

"You have to accept it, Maxim, because you know it's the best solution," she said.

Maxim didn't answer.

It was obviously the choice he threw to Camilla ten minutes ago, but it appeared in front of him at this moment.

The difference is that what Camilla has to face is the loss, and what he needs to choose is the gain. The results of the former are predetermined and require only determination.

The latter is more painful, more disturbing, and requires more courage.

"You'll think about it, I'll give you time."

Ai Qing finally smiled and told him, "But remember, time waits for no one."

Just like that, hung up the phone.

He happily held up his teacup.

This was definitely the happiest afternoon tea she'd had in days.

Even if there is no sunshine and the fragrance of birds and flowers outside the window.

But when she thought that her opponent was distressed and tormented because of her gift, but she had to restrain her unease and fear to think and accept, her mood became clearer.

Seeing that smile, Wu Cheng and Lucian looked at each other, and when they looked at Huai Shi, who was sleeping soundly on the sofa, their eyes became pitiful and sympathetic.

Little brother, I'm afraid your life will not be easy in the future.

Thinking that Huai Shi would be held down by such a terrifying boss in the future, involuntarily doing this, and then doing this again, Wu Cheng and Lucian couldn't help but the sound of nibbling melon seeds became more and more intense.

Good thing.

All good things.

And ten minutes later, the phone rang again.

This time, there was no posturing and no waiting too long.

Ai Qing answered the phone: "Looks like, you guys are almost thinking about it?"

"I will accept your conditions, all of them, even if there is no mandatory law, but Ai Qing, you must understand that even if you do not intend to abide by the agreement, the general office has the ability to ensure the implementation of the agreement."

"Don't worry, I won't lie about this kind of thing, and I don't have the ability to withstand all the crowds." Ai Qing turned the pen in her hand: "What about your conditions?"

"I will contact them, but don't expect me to help you convince them," Maxim said. "And, even if it passes, there is one more important premise."

"Send an advisory team to review all my processes? Or reserve the right to suspend command at any time?"

Ai Qing interrupted him and said bluntly: "Of course I agree, Maxim. Power must be limited, isn't it?"

"If you are sure of taking it over, you can take it after you think I screwed up."

Ai Qing smiled and asked, "But while I'm in action, there shouldn't be anyone trying to shake my command, right?"

"certainly."

Maxim nodded.

At this moment, I couldn't help but want to sigh silently.

After all, an agreement was reached between the two, and the self who had the upper hand and would get the most benefit turned out to be half-coerced and reluctantly chosen to agree.

What exactly went wrong?

And, where could be the problem?

After hanging up the phone, Maxim silently stroked the scratches on the handheld and closed his eyes.

ask yourself again

Are overhead agencies really trustworthy?

After a long time, he raised his eyes again.

Still must, be restricted!

On top of the joint operation against Solomon, Maxim showed astonishing efficiency. Thanks to Solomon's unstoppable attack on all sides, in just four hours, the temporary union was recognized by everyone.

Of course, even with the promise of the General Office, there are still many opponents on the video conference.

No, it would be better to say that there is no one who agrees.

"Impossible, absolutely impossible!"

"We cannot agree."

"It's too outrageous to make such a decision all of a sudden? Does the general office feel that by joining forces with an overhead agency, they can treat us and Wuwu?"

"Besides, let everyone hand over all the current manpower, in case of any accident, wouldn't it be slaughtered by others?"

Everyone is well aware of the situation, but even so, there will still be people who will jump out and sing the opposite on various occasions, which in itself is human nature.

Meetings of more than 10 people will be unrecognizable because of the different ideas, not to mention the complex and large authority. Even if you agree with such a situation, you must stand up and sing the opposite, and fight for your own rights and interests.

Ai Qing had expected it for a long time. Basically, for the first ten minutes, she was distracted as if listening intently. After everyone had finished speaking, she said slowly:

"The premise of a joint form is of course fighting together. In order to avoid meaningless consumption and the resulting risks, everyone should gather in one place, and common protection is the best option."

"Whoever wins the regeneration plan, we have to make sure that the process is controllable and the outcome is controllable. I don't think you will object to that."

She paused and glanced at Maxim, who said nothing after the announcement: "As for the personal safety of everyone during the action, I think, at this point, the promise of the General Office is trustworthy."

Maxim nodded slowly: "The General Office will ensure the safety of all participants, no matter what the parties hold, or what institution, everyone will be safe until I die.

But again, before Solomon leaves the stage, if someone starts a dispute, I will kill him completely at all costs! "

"Then why is it commanded by an overhead agency?" Someone asked angrily: "Even if it can provide information, the price is too exaggerated."

"Of course it's because I don't worry about you."

Ai Qing asked bluntly, "Does anyone here have experience in military operations? It's not when the secretaries are clapping and applauding, why don't you understand?

Of course, if someone still wants to be a senior here, there is no need.

Now the oldest person is sitting across from us, why don't you ask General Solomon to take command, I will definitely abdicate and let the worthy. "

For a time, on the small screen, the changes in everyone's expressions were truly wonderful.

I don't know who didn't hold back and laughed softly.

With a puff.

"Ms. Ai, you are not the only one who has experience in action." Someone asked, "Is this standard too biased?"

"But I have Huai Shi."

Ai Qing picked up the teacup and took a sip indifferently.

A long silence followed.

There is also a face that is hesitant to speak, and each face with a complex expression has a very clear cursive character written on it.

It was filled with astonishment, doubt, fear, and a trace of envy that could not be concealed.

Damn, it's amazing to have the Sword of Calamity as a thug!

Well, it's really amazing.

I want it too!

The military attache of the internal evaluation level of the governing bureau, the monster-level sublime who can fight all the way to the rank of major general, the defender of the current situation, the mainstay of the Heavenly Kingdom genealogy, and the tuner of the ideal country.

A resume of equal height, countless victories, and a moral high ground that can't be seen with a telescope.

Either one is enough to make you cry with envy.

With such a card in hand, everyone is entitled to be proud.

After the awkward silence, someone finally spoke up first: "I admit that Mr. Huai Shi's ability is superb, but what I am questioning is your credit, is it enough to entrust everyone's trust?"

And Ai Qing, still holding her teacup, replied expressionlessly:

"But I have Huai Shi."

""

For a time, the questioner was also speechless.

The current number one moral **** understand?

In terms of conduct and style, the worms of the governing bureau will wait a bit, thank you!

"Even Huai Shi can't solve all the problems, right?"

After being tanned for the second time, someone finally couldn't bear it anymore and asked angrily: "In the end, let everyone hand over their hands, but why don't they even want to show how to solve Solomon's plan?"

In the short silence, Ai Qing finally put down the teacup.

Yawned.

"Because I have Huai Shi," she said.

Damn, can you say something else! !