Twenty Seven Years

  Chapter 278 muddy the water

   Early morning of April 15th

  In the main station of the Equality Association, all the cadres of the Equality Association didn't care about food, and started an emergency meeting in the conference room.

"Last night, there were more than a dozen assassinations of nobles in Laizein, and the assassins shouted long live the Equality Society during the assassination. Now everyone thinks that we have officially started to fight back, and the government's search efforts have also increased significantly today. ” said Charles, Minister of Intelligence.

"When did we send someone to assassinate? Who gave the order?" Some people were angry at this undisciplined approach. Street fighting has begun, discipline must be strict!"

  Byne repeatedly looked at the assassination list compiled by Charles: "It may not be done by our own people."

   "You mean...other organizations and forces are borrowing our identities?"

"Yes." Boyin pushed the list toward the center of the table for others to see, "I dare not assassinate myself openly, but put the blame on us, and combined with the background of those on the assassination list... I think This is what François did."

   "Francois?!" The cadres attending the meeting looked at each other in blank dismay.

Keating took the list on the table and looked through it. Although he hadn't paid attention to the situation in Bresci for several years, fortunately, the structure of Bresci's ruling class has basically remained unchanged in recent years: "Comrade Boyne's conclusion is that There is evidence that these people on the assassination list happen to be members of the Parliament, that is, the main enemies of François' seizure of power and restoration of the monarchy."

Verac didn't know much about the intricate background relationships of these people, but after hearing what Boyne and Keating said, he immediately realized Francois' purpose: "Francois deliberately sent someone to pretend to be us to assassinate Members of the parliament want the people in the parliament to completely lose the possibility of cooperating with us. After that, it is the situation he wants to see most—his two biggest opponents are fighting each other."

"I don't think things are that simple." Morais held the opposite attitude. "We can think of this, wouldn't the people in the parliament think about it? It's not our style to only assassinate the people in the parliament. If we really touch them Neither side will be spared."

"I'm afraid that the people in the parliament think more complicated than us." Keating said, "Francois' move looks stupid, as long as he is a little cautious, he can see that he is setting us up, but who would think that Is Francois an idiot who can take the power in his own hands? I am afraid that the parliament will not doubt Francois at all, but will deepen its hostility towards us, thinking that we framed Francois in turn and wanted to persecute them Cannibalism."

   "If this is the case, Francois' move will prompt them to quickly abandon their previous grievances, redistribute benefits and reach cooperation." Boyin put his hand on his forehead and thought about countermeasures.

Piaf suggested: "Regardless of whether we can expose Francois' true face by speaking out at this time, we have to come forward in time to clarify. If we miss this golden period of response, it is tantamount to acquiescing to all this , then it will be too late to change.”

   "I agree with Comrade Piaf's idea." Nord echoed.

"Speaking out can be done after the meeting is over. Now let's focus on discussing the various impacts of this matter. Will it lead to the reunification of the parliament and Francois? Will it affect us today? Late street fighting? If so, how can we prevent it and adjust the plan?" Boyne established the core issue of the meeting.

Morais pondered: "Comrade Keating just said is also reasonable. The people in the parliament may think that we have done all this. But I don't think these people who are currently dead are enough for them to make a formal choice. They should also carry out investigations and have heated internal discussions. If Francois continues to do these things, the casualties will be expanded, and those who really have the decision-making power will have a sense of crisis, then they will most likely have to let go of the relationship with Francois. Sowa's grievances, we have reached a new cooperation."

"Francois will definitely not stop here, and when the parliament is seeking asylum, it is impossible to find the chaotic party in their eyes, so it is only a matter of time before they reunite with Francois, we have to hurry up and think There is a way to prevent this from happening." Charles and Morais had the same idea, thinking that Francois and the parliament would be reconciled if this continued.

  Francois has solved the big problem of the parliament, and the restoration of the monarchy is tantamount to a certainty. At the same time, he can concentrate on dealing with the Equality Association.

"Either we will add to the chaos, stir up the muddy water that Francois stirred up, and send someone to assassinate Francois." Someone put forward a bold idea, "In this way, Francois It is definitely not clear whether it is us or the parliament that took the action, and the parliament should have a lot of views on the situation."

"This is a good idea. Francois' goal is to make the parliament have to choose to move closer to them, so we simply muddy the water so that no one can see the situation clearly. Anyway, if they are in chaos, it will be in our best interest." Morais backed this pushback.

   "Then do you think it will affect tonight's street fighting?" Boin was not in a hurry to express his opinion, and asked about the next plan that might be affected.

"It has an influence, and it is a good influence." Verak said on the basis of the assassination counterattack advocated by Morais and others, "We are ready to fight a protracted war, which means that we are destined to be able to fight back on the first day." The government was caught off guard and took advantage of it, but the more they guard against it in the future, the harder it will be for us to fight. If we really follow what Comrade Morais said, we used the assassination method to fight back and muddy the water, then the assassination It will inevitably make both of them panic, which is just a good cover for us."

Morais burst out laughing, and slapped down the table to startle many people: "Okay! Comrade Veraker is right! These two things can completely complement each other! Muddy the water and let them intrigue! We should What are you doing!"

"Then hurry up and form another assassination team. It's best to cooperate with the combat department tonight to assassinate the people on François' side." Boyin thought for a while and felt that the plan was feasible, so he started to do it. Arrange accordingly.

   "Come here." Charles volunteered, "The intelligence department has been infiltrating and monitoring the government. Only my side can select suitable assassins in a short period of time, and cooperate with our undercover agents to complete the assassination smoothly."

   "Then I'll leave it to you. Even if some of the assassinations fail, it doesn't matter. We must ensure the safety of our personnel." Boyne said.

"clear."

   "The meeting is here first. It's time to eat breakfast. It's time to arrange work and arrange work. The meeting ends."

  …

In the cafeteria, because the crisis of framing was resolved, and the counterattack in the street fighting was about to start at night, Morais was in a very happy mood: "Verak, I have arranged everything for you, and I have booked a hotel in the South District, near the hotel. Strict arrangements have also been made. If people from the government come after Adel meets you, I will immediately lead people to rescue you."

"Then I'm relieved." Verac and Keating sat across from Morais and had breakfast, "Besides, since we have made full preparations here, there is no need to wait until the afternoon to meet him again. Wait I'll go there after dinner, and tell Diaz to meet him by the way."

   "Okay, let's settle this matter early, and concentrate on preparing for the street fight at night." Morais readily agreed.

   "Do you want me to come with you?" Keating asked.

Verak considered it again and again, and rejected Keating: "No matter what, this matter is dangerous to some extent, you should stay here. If something happens, I can easily get out alone. If Adel is not malicious , I’ll bring him back to discuss with you.”

   "Hmm." Keating didn't drag Veraker down.

  After eating, Morais called Diaz, who was monitoring Adel in the East District, and informed them of the address where they met, and then rushed over with Veraque.

  At nine o'clock in the morning, Verac and Morais arrived at the hotel where they met first.

"Okay, you go to a safe place to stay, I'll just wait for him in the room alone." At the door of the hotel, Verac didn't let Morais follow him in, this was also to ensure that Morais would not As for being in danger with him.

   "I'm monitoring the movement in the next building, and I will respond to you at any time if there is a situation." Morais stood still and did not move.

   "It's up to you." Verak smiled easily and walked towards the hotel.

   "Remember not to close the windows."

   Morais reminded me later.

  Verak just waved his hand.

  …

  Twenty minutes later, Diaz, Zivaite, Adel, William Jr., and two comrades arrived in front of the hotel.

Diaz was confident that Adel could be handled by himself, so for the safety of others, before entering the hotel, he specially asked Chi White, two comrades and Little William to go to rest nearby and wait for Morais' response. He entered it with Adel alone and found Verak.

   "Long time no see." The door of Verak's room was unlocked. He had seen a few people standing by the window earlier, so he stood in the living room to greet Adel and Diaz.

   "Long time no see." Adel, who was almost taller than the door frame, walked in first.

   Diaz followed closely behind with a gun in his hand, in case Adel would do something.

   "Please sit down." Verak didn't want to stand and look up at such an oppressive person, so after saying hello, he signaled him to sit down and chat.

   "Okay." Adel came to the sofa and sat down.

  Diaz closed the door, and instead of going inside, he stood at the door and stared at Adel with a gun.

"Without that suit, I still feel like you are the warden. Now we are talking in Daimans Prison." The moment Veraker looked at Adel who was sitting opposite him, he felt like he was back in prison with Adel. , when Lecter circled around.

   "You were wearing a prison uniform before, and it didn't hide your extraordinaryness. It's just that I thought I overestimated you, but in the end I found out that my understanding of you was very shallow." Adel said.

  Verak crossed his legs and realized that when he talked to Adel again, he was no longer out of breath as before, feeling that his thoughts were easily seen through.

   This is due to the fact that Adel’s status is no longer the same as before, and also because he has experienced many things after that and has seen more big scenes.

   "What do you want from me?" Verak didn't talk nonsense, and got straight to the point.

   "I want to know about your equal society." Adel looked calm.

   "What does understanding equality do?"

"You released a full two thousand prisoners and killed Lecter, the son of the Minister of Justice, so that I can no longer stay in Daymans Prison. Then I can only find a new way out." Adel Straightforwardly explained what he meant.

   Consistent with Veraker and Keating's guess yesterday.

  Adel wants to join the Equality Society.

   It's just that he said it too lightly, and took it too for granted, as if equality would be a place where anyone can come and go as he wants.

   "The Equality Society didn't come just by saying it, don't treat it as a casual organization." Verac didn't agree so easily.

   "Of course. I made this decision after careful consideration." Adel still looked indifferent, and it really didn't look like he came to contact Verak just thinking about finding a place to go.

   "So what do you know about equality?" Verak asked.

   After a while, Adel said: "Many people are willing to die for the equality society, or for the goal you yearn for."

"Gone?"

"Gone."

"Adel, this is not like you." Verak shook his head, "You must think carefully about things, and it is impossible to make decisions with such simple and vague reasons. You should also know that if you don't tell me, I will It is impossible to allow you to join, and it will doubt whether you have other purposes."

  Adel took out a low-quality cigar that was completely incomparable to the prison warden, and lit it in his mouth: "I believe you must have a doubt."

"what?"

   "What's so good about being a broken warden in Daimans Prison? Lecter clearly offered better conditions than being the warden. Why would I rather go against him than leave?" Adel said.

Verak almost forgot about this. Back then, he, Keating, Lecter and others couldn't understand Adel's perseverance, and didn't understand the meaning of his enthusiasm for being the warden: "It's you who want to force Lecter away, and take it all by yourself." gold?"

   "No." Adel took out a stack of letters from his coat pocket and handed them to Veraker.

   "Huh?" Verak took these old-looking envelopes and found that they were all signed by Sherif Adel, and they were sent to various places in Brexi. "Is it because of these?"

"Um."

   "You sent it, but why did it come back to you?" Verak asked a puzzled question before opening it.

  Adel looked at the envelope in Veraker's hand: "Because I didn't send it at all."

  Villak realized that there was something hidden in it, so he didn't ask any more questions, but opened the envelope and read it.

  (end of this chapter)