Chapter 1071: Chapter 22: Then There’s Really Nothing to Discuss
At eight o’clock in the evening, the first closed-door meeting of the Supervision Bureau finally ended.
It was also at this time that Wang Yunxiao received the redacted copy of the report letter.
The cigarette butts finished by the two generals had already filled the ashtray, and the room was shrouded in smoke.
But after reading the content of the letter, the two suddenly felt that the smoke seemed not enough.
“Nonsense!”
Liu Shou slammed the document on the table, angrily scolding, “Thinking that changing the surname to Liu would allow one to join the Navy, what do they think the Navy is?”
“This is more of a negotiation than a report, isn’t it?”
Zeng Kang frowned and said, “The West Sea Shipbuilding… is indeed Yang Family’s industry, but they are offering seventy-five percent of the shares just to clear their name? I find that hard to believe.”
“You find that hard to believe?”
Liu Shou questioned in surprise, “Isn’t the point that this matter is entirely fabricated? Why are you seriously considering negotiating?”
“There wasn’t before, but with this letter, this matter might just become possible.”
Zeng Kang turned to the expressionless Yang Qiming, “Admiral, do you think it is possible to negotiate?”
“No negotiation.”
With only two words, Yang Qiming set the tone for this matter.
“Whether or not they want to negotiate is their business. Our Navy, which has spent countless national funds to build gigantic ships and cannons, is not meant for compromise.”
“In Southeast Asia, the Yang Family owned seven big fleets, and the West Sea Shipbuilding only got two of them. What seventy-five percent shares do they have to fool anyone?”
“No Yang Family member can board the ship; that’s a rule I set, and as long as I’m alive, no one can change it. Not even if they change their surname; there’s nothing to discuss!”
Zeng Kang lowered his voice, “The President might…”
“The President is busy with state affairs and doesn’t have time to deal with such trivial matters.”
Yang Qiming shook his head and said, “A clown who thinks too highly of himself can’t influence national affairs. Find this Yang Jian, kill him, and send his head back to Cypher.”
“Wang Yunxiao!”
“Present!”
Upon hearing Yang Qiming call his name, Wang Yunxiao immediately stood up and saluted.
“Can you catch him tonight?”
Hmm…
Wang Yunxiao thought to himself that it would be difficult.
In the vast sea of people in Tianmen City, without intelligence support, where would you have me find someone?
Being pointed at like this isn’t good news; it only means that neither the Special Service Bureau nor the Secretary Bureau is willing to offer assistance.
After all, the person involved is not just a Yang Family issue.
There’s also an indescribable list involved.
You behead him, and you may be satisfied, but what about the remaining cases?
Will you let us investigate?
If we’re going to investigate, this person needs to be alive to obtain more detailed intelligence data from him.
After all, the entire Yang Family was exterminated, and he is the only survivor.
If you don’t investigate, the issue becomes even more serious.
Why not investigate? Those aware will understand it’s a Yang Family internal issue, but those unaware might think you are also on the list.
If this were placed in an ancient dynasty, regardless of civil or military officials, once impeached by the Three Departments and Six Ministries, whether the matter holds truth or not, one must first admit fault to show a stance before discerning clearly.
The report letter submitted by Yang Jian, with its enormous information content, directly elevated him to a very important position.
In old words, this is called an open conspiracy.
Using the networks and family resources accumulated by the local Yang Family over the years as bargaining chips and going all-in.
It’s a play of moral blackmail, betting on the overarching situation.
As the Admiral, Yang Qiming won’t be swayed by a mere letter, but what about your sword?
Is your sword that valuable too?
And Yang Qiming’s answer is equally straightforward.
No negotiation, no sheathe of the sword!
Seeing Wang Yunxiao’s troubled expression, Yang Qiming was silent for a moment, and then softly said, “Young people of your generation, perhaps, don’t know much about the past and so it’s inevitable to have different views.”
“Setting aside other matters, the misdeeds of the former dynasty certainly cannot all be blamed on the Yang Family. However, one thing the Yang Family cannot escape responsibility for is how they trafficked and cultivated opium back in the day, ruining countless families and leaving citizens destitute.”
“Every rivet on each ship of those fleets was soaked with the scent of opium!”
Wang Yunxiao’s eyes suddenly cleared.
Indeed, there’s nothing to negotiate.
“I’ll ask you once more: if Old Zeng supports you with all his might, can you catch him?”
“Yes!”
Wang Yunxiao loudly promised.
“But I need intelligence. How much intelligence can General Zeng provide?”
“What kind of intelligence do you need?”
“Information on all deployments and arrangements of the Four Seas Commerce Guild in Tianmen.”
Wang Yunxiao earnestly said, “This person may be hiding anywhere; solely relying on search won’t do, but I believe he won’t hide. Judging by his method, there are still many things he plans to do.”
Clearing mines, sheathing swords.
The President left more than just this one hidden mine in Tianmen, and not just Yang Qiming’s sword.
Analyzing Yang Jian’s intelligence data, he is extremely efficient and cold-blooded.
Wang Yunxiao felt that the intention of the report letter weighed more heavily on hindrance than actual purpose.
From start to finish, the only one genuinely determined to see him dead was Yang Qiming, so he must find something to preoccupy Yang Qiming, making the Admiral shift his focus a bit.
To avoid creating obstacles for his subsequent plans.
The pressing matter now to catch his elusive trace is to figure out what else he intends to do.
Or rather, what is of more importance than the sword hanging over his head.
“Old Zeng?”
Yang Qiming turned to Zeng Kang.
“No problem.”
Zeng Kang nodded, smiling, “The promising talents on my side had all been snatched away by the Three Major Bureaus, like bandits taking away everything. Otherwise, there’d be no one capable here. Finally, I see some return now.”
Liu Shou’s face changed slightly and he quickly said, “The returns are not yours, so don’t eye them greedily. You’re only asked to cooperate fully; no one said people would be handed over to you, don’t get the wrong idea!”
Standing nearby and listening quietly, Wang Yunxiao suddenly discerned a crucial piece of information.
“General Zeng, do you mean we have someone inside the Three Major Bureaus?”
“Of course, we do. Don’t you know Liu Zhihan? Originally from the Navy, he was snatched up by the Special Service Bureau upon promotion.”
“Can we contact someone from the Astronomy Bureau?”
Zeng Kang raised his eyebrows, “Kid, do you know the importance of the Astronomy Bureau? It’s not a department easily disturbed for trivial matters.”
“Considering the current situation, isn’t it more than a trivial matter?”
Zeng Kang turned to Yang Qiming.
“The Astronomy Bureau should not be easily moved.”
Yang Qiming shook his head and said, “But if you need Chess Herald, I can find someone for you.”