Spy Family

Lu Linbei could not escape the polishing of time, especially the past year, which to him was equivalent to three years, or even longer. Fine lines appeared in the corners of his eyes, and his eyes became a bit more stern, more like A senior interrogation police officer with rich experience. Before the prisoner spoke, he had already anticipated what kind of lies the other party would tell and had thought of a countermeasure. He was not panicking, but was just a little tired. He didn't understand why everyone always committed the same crime. mistake.

He was still thin, slightly darker, no longer weak, more lean.

Mei Wangzhen bravely faced those two stern eyes, quickly lost the battle and put on a smile, "Don't look at me like that, as if I'm not trustworthy."

"Sorry." Lu Linbei couldn't change the severity in his eyes, so he could only lower his gaze slightly, "Guan Zhuqian planned an assassination, and the time will be tomorrow and the day after tomorrow."

"For what? To take revenge for Shi Liangbi's distrust and denigration of her?"

"She and her people have selected a new commander named Liang Xinghuan."

"I know this person, but he is not a soldier. He is a senior figure in Daiichi Light Industry and serves as the general convener of the Peace Front."

"Guan Zhuqian needs a commander who can let them go. As for military issues, they can be left to the deputy commander."

"Let go?"

"Guan Zhuqian firmly believes that the reason why the Peace Front has been defeated again and again is because it does not trust the fusion people and refuses to let them attack freely, resulting in being weak in the cyber war."

"Her idea cannot be said to be unreasonable."

"Yeah, but that's not the reason why I want to stop her. She believes in Jiazixing fusion people, and I also believe in the computer experts of the Independent Army."

"You don't want to be framed again. Tell me about your experience this year, because I have heard a lot of rumors about you, and I don't know whether I should believe it, or how much I should believe it."

"My experience is actually very simple..."

"Don't be simple, be detailed. I'll eat slowly and you speak slowly." Mei Wangzhen sat on the sofa.

Lu Linbei sat on another single sofa, thought for a long time, and said: "There is really nothing to say. I did not join the Independence Army. I am still an investigator of Zhai Wangxing's Military Intelligence Department, and I have collected a lot of useful information." The information is of no use to King Zhai at the moment, and I don’t want to cause any trouble to you, so I haven’t sent it back yet.”

"In your eyes, King Zhai has declined to such an extent that it is no longer even useful for information?"

"Under the current situation, it is better for Zhai Wangxing to stay out of the matter. Firstly, it cannot be done, and secondly, there is no need to do it."

"Yes, King Zhai is indeed like a walking corpse. The only advantage is that he can live quietly. Huang Pingchu should thank you, but you hide it too deeply. He lists you as the number one enemy and urges us every few days. Make a plan to lure you out and kill you in one fell swoop.”

Lu Linbei smiled and said, "This is one of the reasons why I don't contact you."

"Don't talk about these useless things, let me ask you, what is the assassination? What is the 'Unconventional Combat Administration'? Does the Independent Army really have such a department?"

"Yes, but it has nothing to do with the rumors from the outside world. The Extraordinary Bureau manages network warfare equipment. As for assassination, all forces are using it, and King Star is no exception."

"I don't care about others. I only ask you. You can choose not to tell me, but please don't lie to me."

"Of course I will not deceive the real sister." Lu Linbei thought for a while, "I have participated in three assassinations."

"By participating, do you mean planning or doing it?"

"When it comes to planning and hands-on work, my level is still very poor. I can't change anything in a year."

Mei Wangzhen smiled and said, "I guess so. Then, I have heard of at least a hundred assassinations related to you, but you are only willing to admit to three."

"The rumors were part of a cyber war. Since it was an assassination, no one wanted to admit it at first. Everyone always framed each other. I soon discovered that instead of denying it, it was better to acquiesce. This would create an image."

"An image of intimidation?"

"Yes, it has some uses. More and more assassinations are being carried out on members of the Independence Army. Some of them have never even happened, but the fear of the Independence Army is increasing. At least for now, this is a good thing."

"Are you not the only one framed?"

"Of course not. At least three members of the Independence Army have the title of 'King of Assassination'."

"What exactly are you responsible for within the Independence Army?"

"Intelligence and Cyber ​​Warfare Analysis."

"I understand the intelligence. What is network warfare analysis? Zhao Wangxing has not unified the network for a long time, and the local network is unstable and often interrupted."

"The Internet is a form, and the content is information. There are many kinds of information, and electronic information is just one of them. When the electronic network is developed, electronic information dominates. When the electronic network declines, traditional information will regain the upper hand."

"What you call 'traditional information' is just hearsay, right?"

"Hearsay is an important part of it, but not all of it. There are also formal documents, reports and conversations, which are all traditional information. Our current conversation is a kind of traditional information."

"I understand what you mean. What you call 'cyber warfare' is a battle to manipulate public opinion."

Lu Linbei smiled and said: "You can say that, but the word 'manipulation' is not quite accurate, because there has never been a truly objective public opinion in the world. All information transmitters always want to achieve something consciously or unconsciously. kind of purpose."

"So what's different about your 'analysis'?"

"I was conscious, and not for the purpose of 'manipulation', but more for leverage. For example, about the rumors of assassination, I did not let anyone frame the Independence Army, but they did. My analysis conclusion is that By default, rumors are used to create an image and create power.”

Mei Wangzhen took the last bite of food and said, "Lao Bei, it sounds like you are studying Nongxingwen. You two have very similar views."

"Nong Xingwen and I have worked together for a while, and I did learn a lot from him."

"Um?"

"Nong Xingwen is a hidden danger in the future, not an enemy now."

"You said 'once', so now we've broken up?"

"A month ago, he disappeared again. I guess he started helping the Peace Front. Guan Zhuqian's assassination plan may be related to him."

"Nong Xingwen just wants balance?"

"Yes, only balance can allow the war to continue."

"He is a lunatic. After losing his body, he became even more unreasonable. Have you not tried to delete him?"

"He wouldn't give anyone a chance to even try."

"Okay, I won't pursue Nong Xingwen's matter. So in the past year, your job has been to conduct public opinion wars for the Independence Army?"

"And gathering intelligence."

"According to all the rumors I heard in Paradise City, you fought well in this battle."

"Thank you for the compliment, Sister Zhen. It's not all my fault."

"Don't talk like that, it sounds awkward."

"Well, generally speaking, I am successful. I have also failed, but not many times."

"Since you have been planning behind the scenes, why did you go out in person this time? And you didn't keep the secret. Guan Zhuqian already knew it."

"I said, I did not join the Independence Army."

"Yes, you said that."

"I helped the Independence Army as a friend, and now it's time to go home, so this 'personal dispatch' is actually a return."

Mei Wangzhen was in a daze for a while, "You didn't get to the top in the Independence Army?"

"I'm not even a member of the Independence Army, how can I be at the top?"

"Another rumor busted, and this time I'm a little disappointed."

"Position is both power and restraint. The leaders of the Independence Army must be loyal to the Independence Army family."

"Tell me, Lao Bei, what attracts you to King Zhai? I am a descendant of this star family. If given the chance, I may not be able to remain absolutely loyal."

"My family and friends are from King Zhai, that's enough."

Mei Wangzhen was silent for a while, "After listening to your words, I am either moved or highly suspicious of you."

"What do you doubt about me?"

"I suspect that you want to use the last remaining value of King Zhai to achieve your own goals and make your position in the independent army more stable."

"A year does change a lot of things and a lot of people."

"The rumors are not entirely credible, and your statement lacks supporting evidence."

"The real sister hasn't changed." Lu Linbei said with a smile.

"Okay, let me believe you. I need to be 'touched' more than I doubt now, but not much, so don't expect me to shed tears, and don't expect me to give you a hug. Just sit there honestly, You are now in the inspection period.”

Lu Linbei smiled and nodded, "I can accept the inspection."

Mei Wangzhen also smiled, and then sighed softly, "The inspection is mutual. If you find that there is no room for you here, you can leave if you want. There is no need to discuss with me."

"Yeah." Lu Linbei knew very well that Mei Wangzhen was not the commander of Prince Zhai, either in name or in fact, and had even lost most of his control over the Military Intelligence Department.

"We can talk about what's going on now. Guan Zhuqian wanted to assassinate Shi Liangbi and promote Liang Xinghuan, but you decided to stop her plan. My first question is: What benefits does stopping Guan Zhuqian have for Zhai Wangxing?"

"No matter what, Colonel Huang has successfully gained Shi Liangbi's trust and protection. Changing the commander now will do more harm than good to Colonel Huang and Zhai Wangxing."

"Second question: Is this thing more beneficial to King Zhai or to the Independence Army?"

"At present, it will be more beneficial to King Zhai, and in the long run, it will be more beneficial to the Independence Army."

“After the Independence Army wins—many people believe this now—what policy will they adopt toward Zhai Wangxing?”

"There is still controversy. According to my judgment, if the Independence Army wins too quickly, it is likely to accept the radical faction's proposition and take extreme measures against all aliens. On the contrary, if the Independence Army is delayed in winning the final victory, even If it reaches a stalemate, then the conservatives will have the upper hand and are more likely to form allies with planetary forces beyond Uranus.”

"According to your judgment, will the victory of the Independence Army be quick or slow?"

"It's hard to say, but I tend to think it won't be too soon. Even if all the forces in Zhao Wangxing turn to the Independence Army, King Zhaoxing will not be easily defeated. I have written a detailed analysis report. If Sister Zhen is interested, you can Take a look."

"I will watch. The third question is, how do you plan to stop Guan Zhuqian?"

"Colonel Huang is of some use after all."

Mei Wangzhen laughed, and then said: "Lao Bei, welcome back to the Military Intelligence Department."

"Thanks."

"Don't say any kind words, because I am about to give you an extremely important but extremely difficult task."

"Sister Zhen, please tell me."

"Be the person in charge of the Military Intelligence Office in Zhao Wangxing and rebuild an effective intelligence network."

Lu Linbei was stunned, but Mei Wangzhen didn't give him a chance to refuse, "I'm tired of it, completely tired of it. You must take my place and take responsibility. I want to be free and go down to fight. I must not let you I am having fun alone, but I heard 'rumors' from afar. I will also create 'rumors' to surprise you."

Lu Linbei was already "surprised" now.