Chapter 1456 Huai Shi (Thanks to the Leader of Fengxiao Yiqiu)

The wait time is about four minutes and thirty seconds.

In fact, Ai Qing hung up the phone within one minute and enjoyed her afternoon tea calmly. It was not until the other party almost hit the time limit that she called, and then she slowly waited until the call was automatically disconnected.

"This is Maxim." The tone on the other end of the phone was still solemn and calm, without any fluctuations.

Ai Qing smiled: "You are so punctual, Director Sanogo."

"When distinguished guests come to your door, you should always give them some time to react." Maxim replied: "You can't be completely unprepared for such an important thing, right?"

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

silence.

Silence fell suddenly.

During the brief interval, Maxim's breathing did not fluctuate in any way, but it was this brief sluggishness that exposed the turmoil and confusion in his heart.

"...Are you serious?"

incredible.

At first, he thought the so-called five minutes was just a trick to seize the initiative.

But he didn't expect that Ai Qing would choose to make concessions first despite having authority that was crucial to everyone?

So straightforward.

Not good.

Too bad!

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

Maxim never placed 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's going on now?

"You could have been more calm, Ai Qing." He asked bluntly: "I'm curious as to 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 intelligence I have and provide all the support I can for the operation against Solomon.

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

"impossible!"

Maxim retorted categorically and said without thinking: "It's simply a fantasy. Even if I agree, others won't agree...wait a minute!"

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

Indeed, if the credit of the General Office is used to provide guarantee for Ai Qing's plan, then such a result may not be impossible to achieve.

Originally, the operation against Solomon required a concerted effort, with everyone working together to ensure nothing went wrong. Neither the General Office nor the Financial Weaving Bureau thought that they could solve this matter independently.

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

"Otherwise, what's your value?" Ai Qing asked.

Maxim remained determined: "Sorry, I will not give up my sovereignty."

"Limited to this one operation, after Solomon withdraws, all agreements will be cancelled." Ai Qing continued: "If the general office cannot make concessions on this point, then I have to ask - do you have any command for military operations? Experience?"

"..."

Maxim was silent.

At this point, he was powerless to refute.

Even though he has attended dozens of medium-sized and larger military operations as a representative, he is a pure layman in this regard.

He has always adhered to his responsibilities, and even though he had the right to make suggestions, he never interfered with any actions.

Just be the eyes in the decision-making room.

Not just him, but all participants will hire relevant consultants, but when it comes to actual combat experience, it is participants like Ai Qing who have risen from front-line supervisors to overhead agencies who have the most say.

City covert operations and assaults, special operations, beheadings... This was exactly her area of ​​expertise. Thinking about the other party's experience in the overhead organization, he was speechless.

It is true that he could rely on the advice and assistance of his own advisers, but the trust others placed in him was undoubtedly due to the political credibility accrued by the office and the status of his agents.

"This is not something that cannot be supplemented. We have the relevant talents, and there is 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 as soon as possible. Others will not accept it."

"Is this an overstatement in some sense?"

Ai Qing's expression was still joking, as if she had expected it: "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 detect any trace of lies in them, but all he could see was calmness and ridicule.

"I'd like to hear the details," he said.

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

Ai Qing's eyes were also looking at him, staring at the moment when his solemn expression was shaken, "I will make a promise not to use any overhead investigation on anyone, and, under the witness of everyone, this will be done." Return the authority to the fictitious institution."

"..."

For a moment, Maxim felt dizzy and faintly suffocated. He felt like he was having some kind of hallucination.

The opponent he regarded as the biggest threat besides Solomon actually gave up his minions?

What does she want to do?

Posturing? bluff? Or is there another plan?

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

But in the end he chose to exercise restraint.

Unconsciously, Maxim's back was soaked.

Even his expression remains unchanged.

"I don't know what you want, Ai Qing." He clenched his palms outside the screen tightly, restraining himself: "I cannot agree with your plan."

"Caution is a good trait, I understand."

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

She said: "You have to accept it, Maxim, because you know that this is the optimal solution."

Maxim didn't answer.

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

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

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

"You will think about it, I will give you time."

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

Just like that, I hung up the phone.

He happily picked up the tea cup.

This was definitely the most enjoyable afternoon tea she had had in the past few days.

Even if the sun is not shining brightly and the birds are singing and the flowers are fragrant outside the window.

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

Looking at such smiles, Wu Cheng and Lucien looked at each other, and then 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 manipulated by a boss with such a terrible personality in the future, and could not help but do this and that, Wu Cheng and Lucien couldn't help it... The sounds of eating melon seeds became more and more intensive.

Good thing.

All good things.

Ten minutes later, the phone rang again.

This time there was no posturing or waiting too long.

Ai Qing answered the phone: "It seems that you have almost thought about it?"

"I will accept all your conditions, even if there is no mandatory law, but Ai Qing, you have to 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 the attack of all the people." Ai Qing turned the pen in her hand: "What are your conditions?"

"I will make contact, but don't expect me to help you convince them." Maxim said: "And, even if it is passed, there is still one most important prerequisite."

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

Ai Qing interrupted him and said bluntly: "Of course I agree, Maxim. There are bound to be limits to power, right?"

"If you are confident about taking it over, you can take it after you think I messed up."

Ai Qing smiled and asked: "But on the other hand - while taking action, no one will try to shake my command, right?"

"certainly."

Maxim nodded.

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

The two finally reached an agreement, and they, who had the upper hand and would get the greatest benefit, were half-coerced and reluctantly agreed to it.

What exactly went wrong?

And, what could go wrong?

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

Ask yourself again -

Are overhead institutions really trustworthy?

After a long time, he raised his eyes again.

It still has to be restricted!

On top of the joint operation against Solomon, Maxim showed amazing efficiency. Thanks to Solomon's unending attacks on all sides, within just four hours, the temporary alliance was recognized by everyone.

Of course, even with the promise of the general office, there are still many opponents of video conferencing.

No, rather, no one agrees.

"Impossible, absolutely impossible!"

"We cannot agree with that."

"Is it too outrageous to suddenly make such a decision? Does the General Office think that by joining forces with an overhead agency, it can treat us as nothing?"

"Besides, if everyone is asked to hand over all their current manpower, if something unexpected happens, wouldn't it mean that they are at the mercy of others?"

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

A meeting of more than ten people would be noisy beyond recognition due to different opinions, let alone a governing bureau that was famous for its complexity and size. Even if you agree with this situation, you still have to stand up and sing the opposite and fight for your own rights and interests.

Ai Qing had already expected it. She basically spent the first ten minutes distracted as if listening intently. After everyone had finished speaking, she slowly said:

"The premise of joint formation is of course to fight together. In order to avoid meaningless consumption and the resulting risks, it is best for everyone to gather in one place and protect together."

"Whoever wins the regeneration plan, we must ensure that the process is controllable and the results are controllable - I think everyone will not object to this."

She paused and glanced at Maxim, who had been silent since announcing the news: "As for your personal safety during the operation... I think, on this point, the promise of the general office is worthy of trust."

Maxim nodded slowly: "The office will ensure the safety of all participants, no matter what opinions or institutions each party holds - everyone will be safe before I die.

But again, before Solomon exits, if someone starts a dispute, I will eliminate him completely at all costs! "

"Then why is the command conducted by an overhead agency?" Someone asked angrily: "Even if intelligence can be provided, the price is too exaggerated."

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

Ai Qing asked bluntly, "Does any of you here have experience in military operations? Now is not a time when you are rubbing your beer belly and talking nonsense while secretaries are applauding, why don't you understand?

Of course, if someone still wants to discuss seniority here, they don’t have to.

Now that the most senior person is sitting across from us, why not ask General Solomon to take command? I will definitely abdicate in favor of someone better. "

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

I don’t know who couldn’t hold it back and laughed softly.

Plop.

"Ms. Ai, you are not the only one with operational experience." Someone asked, "Isn't it too biased to use this as a standard?"

"But I have Huai Shi."

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

There was a long silence.

There are also faces that are hesitant to speak, and each face with complicated expressions has the word "grass" clearly written on it.

Overflowing with astonishment, doubt, fear and... a trace of envy that cannot be concealed.

Damn, it would be great to have a Sword of Disaster as a thug!

Well, it's really amazing.

I want it too!

An S-class military attaché is rated internally by the governing bureau, a monster-level ascendant who has reached the rank of major general due to his ability to fight, a defender of the current situation, a mainstay of the Heavenly Kingdom pedigree, a mediator of the Utopia...

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

No matter which one it is, it is enough to make people cry with envy.

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

After an awkward silence, someone finally spoke first: "I admit that Mr. Huai Shi is highly capable, but what I question is whether your credibility is enough to place everyone's trust?"

Ai Qing, still holding the tea cup, answered expressionlessly:

"But I have Huaishi."

"..."

For a moment, the questioner was speechless.

Do you want to know about the number one moral bitch in the world?

Regarding ethics and style, the bugs in charge of the bureau should wait a moment, thank you!

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

After being exposed for the second time, someone finally couldn't bear it anymore and asked angrily: "In the end, we asked everyone to hand over their hands, but why are they not even willing to come up with a plan on how to solve Solomon?"

In the brief silence, Ai Qing finally put down her teacup.

Yawned.

She said: "Because I have Huai Shi."

Damn it, can you say something else? ! !