Chapter 849: Chapter 345: One Wave Unsettled
Lyu chuckled, “I will soon go and decipher the things Li left for . There might be so clues in there, but the preparation work will take about two weeks. Our influence on Yaha Star is too weak.”
“Then we’ll wait two weeks.”
Yang Ming clapped his hands and announced:
“Alright, today’s eting will wrap up here for now. Everyone should know what to do next.
“I will soon return to the Sherman Empire, use the existing connections to approach the Military Intelligence Bureau, and understand the internal structure of the Foreign Affairs Bureau through them.
“026, co back to Saka Star with .”
“Okay, boss!”
“As you wish, my great father.”
“But,” 026 asked softly, “what exactly are we supposed to do next?”
Lyu and Dabichi both looked over simultaneously.
Yang Ming felt slightly choked.
…
Military Intelligence Bureau.
The Sherman Empire’s intelligence agency, long criticized, remains a deadweight for the Sherman Empire’s Military Departnt.
Currently, there is a rising star in the Imperial Military Intelligence Bureau—Major General Atro.
Atro and Yang Ming’s connection dates back a long ti. He is one of the young people chosen by the Emperor, with a retired but powerful backer from the military departnt. Whenever Atro encounters an insurmountable problem, he sings that song ‘Where is the Magical Third Uncle.’
Yang Ming and Atro’s private friendship has always been decent, which is why Yang Ming considers him a major investnt ‘friend.’
Now, it’s ti for Atro to step up.
Before heading to Intelligent chanic Dusk, Yang Ming had Lyu send a few ssages to Atro under the alias White Ghost, reminding him to be wary of the New Federation CIA’s activities.
Now it just so happened to be a good opening topic.
Yang Ming took the initiative to send a text ssage, chatted with Atro a bit, and then Atro proposed an encrypted call to discuss sothing significant.
‘Could this guy have noticed sothing strange between Wind and ?’
Yang Ming was indeed a little apprehensive.
After all, Atro has a Third Uncle behind him.
The call connected, and Atro appeared in the projection, looking exhausted with dark circles under his eyes, and sighed at Yang Ming.
“Oh, Hanton, you look quite well.”
“Mm-hmm,” Yang Ming shrugged with a light laugh, “Resting in the territory does indeed make you look and feel refreshed. What are you busy with?”
“Various affairs of the Military Intelligence Bureau,” Atro instinctively glanced left and right.
He was in a villa, his recent workplace, with a piece of won’s lingerie hanging on the chair behind him—probably a battle armor unintentionally left behind from prior engagents.
Atro complained, “I’m being targeted, Hanton, just like how you were targeted by the Great Elder.”
Yang Ming asked knowingly, “Why?”
“The generals of the military departnt think I am the Emperor’s person and deliberately want to hinder my promotion, which makes
feel very uncomfortable. My Third Uncle also said that the military has its own ecosystem, suggesting that I should climb step by step and not rush to seek power.”
Atro rubbed his brow in frustration:
“But Hanton, you should know, the Emperor places high hopes on us. The Emperor’s intention is for
to control the Military Intelligence Bureau in ten years and complete the reforms of the Bureau.
“That ans, in the next few years, I have to seize control of the Military Intelligence Bureau; otherwise, the reforms won’t even start!”
Yang Ming laughed, “Why don’t you cry to the Emperor about it.”
“Oh, I’ve really thought about your idea,” Atro gave a wry smile, “but such an incompetent display would surely disappoint the Emperor, so I can only find my own way.”
“You ntioned sothing urgent just now,” Yang Ming asked, “what is it?”
“It’s about you, Hanton.”
Atro lowered his voice:
“You know, now I am in charge of dostic intelligence sorting, responsible for building an intelligence organization that monitors various departnts dostically.
“This actually amounts to holding real power, but it’s one of those positions where you have to put in a lot of hard work to gain a slight hold of authority, which is far from what I imagined. I’ve always wanted to sit in a seaside office, basking in the sun, watching assistants running on the beach, spending a little ti each day handling official duties, and having the entire Military Intelligence Bureau under my control… Hey! Hanton! What’s that expression of yours?”
Yang Ming: “A fool’s expression.”
“Hahaha! I also know I’m dreaming foolishly, but think about it, we are the Emperor’s chosen ones! Isn’t that enough?”
Atro’s mood visibly improved:
“Alright, let’s get down to business, those nobles are still plotting against you and your Saka Star.
“I haven’t got precise details on how they plan to operate, but I’ve learned that this ti, several old princes, who usually stay out of sight, have co forward to impose so minor punishnt from the Sherman lineage upon you.
“They’re trying to make you bow to the Imperial Nobles, Hanton. You need to be ntally prepared.”
“And most likely, they want Princess Daphne—this beautiful princess, who has beco the dream lover of countless young Imperial Nobles—to make a move on you during her tour on Saka Star.”
Yang Ming raised an eyebrow slightly.
A tour?
He had heard Lyu ntion it, but hadn’t really paid it any mind.
Yang Ming chuckled, “Let them co, I won’t be as gentle as last ti.”
“Alright then, hahaha, the last ti you hacked so many resources, it almost made those old nobles spit blood. The Imperial Great Nobles are now more united than ever, thanks to you.”
Atro stretched lazily:
“Alright, esteed Mr. White Ghost, I’ve finished my report.”
“Do you have any instructions or advice? I’m happy to provide so intelligence support, as long as it doesn’t involve confidential information from my side.”
Yang Ming felt a slight stir in his heart, almost blurting out to ask Atro about the structure of the Foreign Affairs Bureau.
No, asking now would make this guy overthink things.
“Nothing else,” Yang Ming said gently, “I’m just a small lord on Saka Star, not interested in these matters.”
“You’re quite relaxed,” Atro blinked, “Princess Daphne is said to be the most beautiful Imperial Princess in three thousand years, and she’s reportedly very interested in you. Are you… hmm?”
Yang Ming laughed, “I never trust the chastity views of Imperial Nobles.”
“That’s narrow-minded, you’re too narrow.”
“Get lost, be careful Captain Catherine doesn’t appear behind you with her Ship-Slicing Blade.”
Atro shuddered a few tis, and said guiltily, “You won’t tell Captain Catherine about our chat, will you?”
“Depends on your performance.”
Yang Ming ended the communication, grinning to the side.
While chatting with Atro, he had already thought about how to naturally inquire about the Foreign Affairs Bureau.
First, he had to make the Foreign Affairs Bureau famous, sparking topics and discussions.
“Lyu?”
“Here!”
Lyu popped out wearing an evening dress, with light makeup on her face.
Yang Ming, about to give an order, paused, puzzled, “Going to date so chanical Thought Body?”
“Uh, no, I’m just establishing a tangible reserve image,” Lyu blinked, “As long as you give the word, Boss, I can create hundreds of simulation entities!”
“Save your resources, what’s so good about entities?” Yang Ming smiled, “Let’s get to work, bribe a few renowned scholars within the New Federation to write so analyses on the Imperial Foreign Affairs Bureau.”
“Analysis?” Lyu was puzzled.
“Yes, introduce how important this departnt is to the Empire, emphasize the support and boost from the annual silver of the vassal states to the Empire, and highlight the damage caused to various vassal states.”
Yang Ming spoke softly:
“These articles can focus on criticizing the issues of the Imperial Affiliated Countries, just create a… yeah, sothing like the Sherman Affiliated Countries Human Rights Investigation.”
“Let it fernt on the interstellar network first, then spread it on the Empire’s internal network. It’s best to make this issue hotly debated, sparking widespread discussion.”
“That way, it will be convenient for our next actions.”
“I sort of understand,” Lyu humd a few notes, “I’ll arrange it, but it will take so ti, about a week or so.”
“No rush, our assassination squad won’t be fully ford for another three months anyway. Take your ti,” Yang Ming smiled, “First, let the Foreign Affairs Bureau beco famous, maybe it will shake out so big fish.”
Lyu asked, “We actually have so explosive news—the Foreign Affairs Bureau replacing the Vassal Emperor.”
“No need for now,” Yang Ming said, “That’s a trump card to be revealed at a critical mont when we break with the Empire. If we use it now, its effectiveness will diminish.”
“Understood!”
“Go ahead… also, evening dresses don’t suit you much. I personally prefer a sweeter style,” Yang Ming raised an eyebrow. Lyu pouted, muttered, and her projection vanished instantly.
Making the Foreign Affairs Bureau famous is just the first step.
Yang Ming began to ponder deeply over how he could thoroughly understand the Foreign Affairs Bureau’s bottom line and formulate subsequent plans…
Buzz, buzz!
Yang Ming’s daily network access terminal vibrated slightly, displaying a beautiful avatar with blonde hair and blue eyes.
Daphne?
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