Chapter 256: Chapter 49: I Want You to Kill Many, Many People! (Extra 2/10 for Alliance Hierarch, Bai)_1
The terms of cooperation between Wen Yu and the military were negotiated, and both sides were very pleased with the outcome.
Lin Haifeng personally made a cup of tea for Wen Yu. Then the two stared at each other in silence, neither saying a word for a long time.
Unfortunately, in a test of patience, Wen Yu was no match for this old fox. After finishing a cup of hot tea, it was Wen Yu who broke the silence first.
"So, I’d like to know if the military has intelligence on any large concentrations of zombies or mutant beasts."
Lin Haifeng was cool as a cucumber. He took a gentle sip of his tea before finally speaking.
"There are a few places that need a powerful expert like you, but it’s not urgent. Why not have another cup of tea first?"
Wen Yu nodded, though he was grumbling internally. You’re not in a hurry, but I am.
Counting the days, it had been nearly a week since Wen Yu arrived in Mudanjiang City. His progress in strength had stalled. Solving Sun Xuewei’s issue and going home for a visit had served as good excuses for his laziness in the past few days, but by now, even Wen Yu was no longer calm!
Evolution is like rowing against the current; if you don’t become stronger, others will. The gap in strength will slowly widen.
The reason Wen Yu could now sit across from the highest leader of Cathay’s military, drinking tea the man had personally brewed, was not because Wen Yu was handsome!
After a while, once Lin Haifeng finally finished his hot tea, he slowly began to speak.
"Wen Yu, is it alright if I address you as such?"
Wen Yu nodded, indicating it was no problem.
"What do you think of the current Yanjing Assembly Site?"
Wen Yu shrugged. "Not bad."
"Yes, indeed, not bad."
Lin Haifeng rose from behind his desk and walked slowly to the window, looking down at the bustling soldiers below before murmuring, "Sadly, behind prosperity, there are always dirty things."
Upon hearing Lin Haifeng’s words, Wen Yu immediately thought of the military and those Family disciples.
"In my opinion," Lin Haifeng continued, "concepts like democracy, freedom, and equality have never really existed. It’s only logical for the powerful to own more resources. This is perfectly in line with the rules of Evolution!"
"What do you think?"
Upon hearing Lin Haifeng’s words, Wen Yu nodded.
"Come, look outside."
Lin Haifeng waved Wen Yu over to his side and then said, "What do you see down there?"
Below, the main gate of the military headquarters bustled with activity. Professionists in military uniforms were everywhere, and a few military vehicles shuttled back and forth.
After considering for a moment, Wen Yu slowly said, "I can see the military’s might. They are very powerful."
This wasn’t flattery. As far as strength went, Wen Yu was certain that the current Cathay military was arguably the strongest Human organization in the world, or at the very least, among the strongest!
Upon hearing Wen Yu’s reply, Lin Haifeng shook his head. "What I see, however, is rampant tragedy..."
Lin Haifeng sighed heavily, then shook his head and slowly said, "You know about the demon plague happening in half a year, right?"
Wen Yu nodded.
"How much do you know about the scale and terror of the demon plague?"
Wen Yu shook his head.
Although he had experience from his previous life, it was limited to the events in the small city of Mudanjiang. It was a narrow perspective!
"Demon plague, Dominator, ha-ha..."
Lin Haifeng walked back to his desk, drained the tea from his cup, and then slowly said, "According to our military’s known intelligence, the demon plague has already destroyed over one hundred worlds. We aren’t sure if we’re stronger than those destroyed worlds, nor if our strength and capabilities can guarantee we’ll hold out longer than them!
"Under these circumstances, I can only guarantee one thing: we will gather as much strength as possible to resist this catastrophe.
"Regretfully, there are always people who don’t understand my actions and are still engrossed in the benefits brought by power."
Saying this, Lin Haifeng sighed deeply.
...
"Actually, those Aristocratic Families haven’t done anything wrong. They live under the protection of their ancestors and enjoy privileges, as is their right."
"Just like you and I. Are your parents still alive?"
Wen Yu shook his head.
"My father is still alive; he’s over seventy," Lin Haifeng said. "The benefits of the professional system became immediately apparent. After his class change, his health was still fairly robust, and he lived in the central zone. He even remarried recently, a widow in her forties."
Lin Haifeng’s words carried no particular hidden meaning.
"It’s like this world. Some elderly people and children, even after the apocalypse, still enjoy the best education, the best living environment, the best of everything! But other elderly people and children can only do hard labor in the outer city zone, drinking thin gruel.
"This is called inherited advantage. Those laborers themselves have done nothing wrong. They are weak and can’t kill zombies or mutant beasts; that’s not their fault. But their mistake lies in not having a capable son, or not having capable parents!
"No one else can be blamed for this, right?"
Upon hearing Lin Haifeng’s words, Wen Yu fell silent for a long moment before finally nodding.
His words were indeed correct, much like many children before the apocalypse who complained about not being born rich. Who was to blame?
...
"But now, the situation is a little different," Lin Haifeng continued.
"Did you know? According to pre-apocalypse theories, an absolute monarchy is actually the system of governance that can best maximize a country’s war potential!
"Because under this system, as long as there is a Commander with vision and ability, the entire nation will function like a massive, precise machine, erupting with tremendous power!"
Hearing this, Wen Yu quietly said, "Power, only when concentrated in the hands of a few, can produce the greatest effect..."
"Exactly!!!"
Hearing Wen Yu’s words, Lin Haifeng clapped twice and nodded in agreement.
"I didn’t say that," Wen Yu clarified.
"But it’s correct! Can you imagine an army with two different voices? It wouldn’t even need to go to war; the entire army could collapse, perhaps merely due to a personal grudge between two Commanders...
"Currently, the Aristocratic Families have extensively placed their own people within the army. Ridiculously, I, the Supreme Commander, can only mobilize a small portion of the forces. This is a sickness!
"Their existence itself isn’t wrong, but they’ve extended their reach too far!!!"
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After a moment, Lin Haifeng spoke. "Can I trust you?"
Wen Yu, however, shook his head. "That depends on you, not me."
"Mm."
Lin Haifeng pulled out a cigarette, handed one to Wen Yu, and then took a deep drag from his own.
"You owe the military one task. Now, I’m giving you that task."
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"This time, I need you to kill people. A lot of people."
Wen Yu nodded without any hesitation.
Killing people was something Wen Yu had done before. Whether it was many or few, it was just a number. Dwelling on such things was completely meaningless!
"In a few days, it will be Old Master Fang’s grand birthday celebration. You will attend the banquet. And then, I need you to kill everyone present! Remember, everyone!"
Hearing this, Wen Yu nodded, then asked, "How will I attend Old Master Fang’s birthday celebration?"
Lin Haifeng gave Wen Yu a sly smile. "Your information is likely already in Old Master Fang’s hands. To win you over, they will offer many, many benefits!"