blueteamnovel Chapter 280 Awards (Seeking Subscriptions)
Chapter 280 Awards (Seeking Subscriptions)
Zhou Yunfei had not expected to face another inquiry from the National Security Committee so soon.
However, this time none of the other deputy directors from Division Nine were involved, leaving him alone in the conference room with 13 members of the 'National Security Committee,' excluding the Second Commander-in-Chief.
The First Commander-in-Chief was perusing the case files submitted by Zhou Yunfei, his expression as dark as water.
The expressions of the others were no better, all extremely solemn and serious.
"It's shocking to the core!"
Fang Xianzheng was the first to finish reading the materials, his eyes filled with trepidation, "We can confirm that this is a conspiracy to subvert the federal government, if discovered any later, the consequences would be unimaginable!"
He looked at Zhou Yunfei with a sense of relief in his eyes, "Director Zhou, from the current situation, your Division Nine of the Security Bureau has made a significant contribution to national stability and public safety."
Zhou Yunfei felt a surge of pleasure at these words.
As long as he had the approval of the National Security Committee, especially that of Fang Xianzheng, his position as division director was as solid as Mount Tai.
Fang Xianzheng then turned his gaze to the First Commander-in-Chief, "Mr. First Commander-in-Chief, according to the investigation results of the Third Special Operations Department, many suspects from the Ninth City's Drug Administration Bureau and Public Health Bureau have signs of being hypnotized or even having distorted mind consciousness. Professional tests show that the hypnosis occurred between January and March this year. What do you think, is there any illusionist in the world who can do this? Could it be the handiwork of 'that one'?"
The First Commander-in-Chief closed the file projected in front of him and said succinctly, "There's no need to doubt, it must be the work of the Vice President of the 'Divine Skills Society,' Ling Huan, no doubt. His timing would have been those drug regulation meetings organized by the Ministry of Health in February. It was an oversight on the part of our Security Bureau that gave him an opportunity."
His statement caused an uproar among the numerous committee members present in the projection.
The expressions of the two three-star marshals present were slightly strange.
When Zhou Yunfei heard the words 'Divine Skills Society,' his gaze also briefly became sharp.
Zhou Yunfei took on the role of director of Division Nine, carrying a special mission for the Republic of East Asia.
In addition to purging security flaws in Division Nine's base, he also bore the heavy task of investigating the 'Longevity Society.'
From what he currently knew, the 'Longevity Society' was originally the 'Divine Skills Society.'
It was an organization that once had nearly a hundred level-nine Divine Skills masters as core members and had almost overthrown the global federal system of government.
The three commanders-in-chief in front of Zhou Yunfei, as well as his former superior, the Second Commander-in-Chief, had all once been members of this organization.
While humanity on Earth delved deeply into the martial arts of the Heavenly Extreme Star and embarked on the path of biological evolution, their social structures also faced massive upheaval.
About two hundred years ago, a group of top-tier Martial Artists grew dissatisfied with the government's control, precaution and restrictions against them, and began to conspire to overthrow the federal government and replace it to rule the human world.
According to the chairman of the Divine Skills Society, why should such powerful titans be controlled by ants?
Zhou Yunfei then changed his tone, "Moreover, we encountered a special situation during the operation. An explosion suddenly occurred at the 9412 Logistics Base. When our armed police forces rushed to the scene, they discovered evidence of intense combat within, and four bodies of members from a notorious pirate gang were left behind. Our forensic experts, based on the traces on-site, believe that it might be related to the Nursery Rhyme Killer. However, the key lies in these videos and data we found in the database of the logistics base—"
As Zhou Yunfei submitted a batch of new materials and several videos, many of the elected congress members, led by Fang Xianzheng, showed expressions of shock and dismay.
The three commanders also furrowed their brows deeply, and after exchanging glances, they could see the gravity reflected in each other's eyes.
"This is indeed a very serious situation!" Fang Xianzheng chuckled grimly. "It seems I must visit the Defense Committee to discuss this matter with several marshals from the military."
He was not only the vice-chairman of the Homeland Security Committee but also a senior member of the Defense Committee.
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After completing the inquiry meeting, Zhou Yunfei found out that someone in the 'Internal Group 1' he had established was mentioning him.
You Ming: Minister Zhou, regarding the Lingyun drug situation, shouldn't you have briefed us before taking action? Your approach leaves your colleagues at a disadvantage, making it difficult for us to carry out many future tasks.
Smith: Minister, isn't this conduct a bit out of line? We at the Security Bureau value unity and mutual trust. Your actions might further sour the internal atmosphere. If this leads to any issues, you'll have to take full responsibility.
Another vice-minister, Lei Yu, hadn't sent a message, his stance more neutral and, up to this point, had not openly clashed with Zhou Yunfei.
Zhou Yunfei read the implied threats in their words but merely chuckled, knowing that both men had already had a falling out with him and were still resorting to such tactics.
Zhou Yunfei: Here's a notice, starting tomorrow, all officers in our department must report to the Third Special Operations Division within half a month for a comprehensive examination regarding 'Prosthesis Syndrome.' The tests will be conducted by the Mingde University Affiliated Hospital, who will dispatch a team of experts.
Zhou Yunfei: Additionally, to ensure the integrity of the military and security forces, the Homeland Security Committee has authorized the Third Special Operations Division. Over the next year, they will investigate all Security Bureau personnel's mental health, financial circumstances, and social connections, among other things.
After sending the message, he waited expectantly for the two vice-ministers to respond while browsing various news platforms.
Zhou Yunfei switched through several channels, noting that the majority of news outlets spoke positively, suggesting that if it weren't for the Security Bureau's decisive actions in sealing off Lingyun and Taizu, the consequences would have been unimaginable.
However, Zhou Yunfei waited a good while but did not receive any response from the vice-ministers.
At that moment, Zhou Yunfei received another private message, one that his intelligent AI had flagged as urgent.
Zhao Changxing (West District Police Chief): Minister Zhou, I'm not sure if you have time lately, but could we meet?
Upon reading the message, the corners of Zhou Yunfei's lips lifted slightly.
Zhao Changxing was one of the few senior police officers that Zhou Yunfei was vying to win over in the police system.
Regrettably, ever since his power had been undermined by You Ming and others, these senior police officers had been keeping their distance.
And now, this Chief Zhao was finally drawing closer to him.