Old Bush Ten never expected that the grand parade he funded with a lot of money would end up failing.
The crowds were supposed to launch an attack on the Konev government under the guidance of the agents. Based on historical experience, they would riot, loot, and create chaos, leading to more public discontent.
But the most absurd thing happened.
These tens of thousands of people actually listened to a speech by Konev and all pledged allegiance to him.
"Devil, he is definitely a devil!"
Old Bush Ten scratched his head with both hands, still unable to accept this reality.
If a few dozen or a couple of hundred people could change their minds after listening to a speech, it could only mean that Konev was lucky to encounter some fools.
But if over ten thousand people changed their minds, then there must be something substantial behind it.
Seeing this, CIA Director Kurt quickly recounted the situation at the time.
Old Bush Ten's expression became serious, and he said with a deep gaze, "It seems I underestimated this little brat."
"This speech appears to be a dialogue, but in reality, it's all about manipulation."
"First, they vent the anger of the masses, then instill the overall will of the Soviet bear." "While establishing a common enemy, they managed to unite these people."
"Finally, they use our agents as targets for the public's venting! Damn!"
"It's too absurd. In just one hour, the slaughterer became the reformer of the Soviet bear. What on earth is going on?"
"They claim it's for the people, but aren't the masses meant to be exploited by capital? Ridiculous."
"I bet Konev would never do that."
"He is definitely taking back those independent member states for himself."
With a cold snort, Old Bush Ten felt extremely agitated.
But he still calmly requested CIA Director Kurt:
"We must intensify our attacks against them. This Konev is not an ordinary person."
"You all need to formulate plans that are more targeted at him, and there's no need for ordinary parades anymore."
"That will only become a tool for him to win people's hearts. We need to directly smash, loot, and burn, causing direct damage to their people's property."
"You still stick to our old ways; as long as they dare to intervene, we will label them with human rights and democracy, undermine their government, and disrupt their social order."
"There will always be fools who will voluntarily become our cannon fodder."
Kurt became more serious upon hearing this, and with a solemn expression, he assured Old Bush Ten:
"Rest assured, Mr. President, this time we just underestimated the enemy. We have even more powerful contingency plans."
"We will incite targeted agitation based on the situation in their various regions, causing greater turmoil within the Soviet bear. By then, he won't be able to put out the fire."
Old Bush Ten listened with satisfaction, but his expression remained cautious.
"Good, then I'll wait for your good news. We must not hold back on increasing our efforts; all methods must be employed. We cannot delay any longer."
…
In Moskov, in the office of the President of the Soviet Bear Alliance.
After Konev, Putin, and Tanya returned, they took a brief rest of 10 minutes.
Putin immediately reported to Konev, "As of now, there have been a total of 381 incidents nationwide."
"Among the various protests and local riots, 370 of them have already been controlled."
"The remaining areas are also being evacuated in an orderly manner."
"It is worth mentioning that after your speech, within just 8 hours, 240 protest activities were successfully dispersed."
Konev nodded in satisfaction and requested, "Organize all the feedback and information collected."
"Then submit the 20 most frequently mentioned issues and the ten most serious problems to me."
"Also, have you found any evidence of Western forces participating in promoting these protests?"
Putin immediately nodded and then looked at Tanya, saying, "The Legion Commander's subordinates have already found over a hundred participants, and the KGB intelligence department has also found ample evidence from them."
Konev nodded and continued, "Good, compile all this evidence, along with the photos of these individuals, and create wanted posters for distribution."
"We must let the public know that there is a greater enemy trying to persecute them."
"I believe that once this evidence is presented to them, more people will stand with us and support the Soviet Bear Alliance."
"Moreover, since the evidence has arrived, it is time for us to take action."
Konev's words were calm as a still lake, without a ripple, but the depth of his eyes was as cold as a glacier.
Putin, sensing the gravity of the situation, continued to confirm, "In terms of common morality, what level of retaliation are we planning against which targets?"
Konev looked at the files in his hand and said coldly, "They have persecuted my people and harmed our officials."
"This time, we will give them a small lesson and eliminate all Western officials involved in planning and leading this turmoil across the Soviet Bear Alliance."
"Then we will continue to prepare more advanced assassination plans with larger numbers, categorized as backup plans B, C, and D."
"If they dare to escalate their retaliation, we will respond in kind."
Putin quickly estimated and reminded, "Based on my experience, the number of officials directly involved may be dozens or even hundreds. Should we eliminate them all?"
Konev did not hesitate at all, shaking his head decisively, the indifference in his eyes making Putin's mind conjure two words:
Kill them all.
This special operation ordered by Konev could be considered the first direct strike against the Eagle Sauce officials by the Soviet Bear Alliance in recent years, and it was a ruthless one.
Both Putin and Konev felt immense pressure.
But both knew it was time to show them who was boss.
……
In the KGB Intelligence Bureau, Level One Underground Interrogation Room.
The Deputy Director of the Intelligence Bureau of the Ase Member State, Kaliya, wore silver bracelets on both hands.
Yet he still sat arrogantly in the divine seat.
In front of him sat Kliuchikov, the Director of the KGB Intelligence Bureau of the Soviet Bear Alliance.
Kliuchikov looked at the arrogant Kaliya and calmly put down his pen for one last confirmation.
"I don't care if you are the Deputy Director of the Ase Member State Intelligence Bureau or whatever. I'll say it one last time: admit it and hand over your financial records and relevant documents immediately, or else..."
Kaliya sneered and interrupted disdainfully, "Or else what? Do you dare to torture me?"
"I am the Deputy Director of the Ase Member State Intelligence Bureau. If you dare to touch me, I guarantee your whole family will die a miserable death."
Kliuchikov smiled and shook his head, standing up and walking towards the wall.
He made a few gestures at the wall, then turned to Kaliya and said, "Do you think Aliyev will still protect you?"
"Your evidence was delivered by him."
"But you also know that in terms of procedure, we still need your personal admission."
As soon as Kliuchikov finished speaking, the interrogation room door swung open.
More than ten muscular men carrying large bags of professional tools walked in.
Just a few seconds after Kliuchikov stepped out, the room was filled with the sounds of screams akin to slaughtering pigs. At that moment, his secretary emerged from the nearby prison and handed Kliuchikov a document stained with fresh blood, saying, "The Minister of the News Department of the Ase Member State has already confessed. He also implicated 17 high-ranking officials from the Eagle Sauce."
Kliuchikov nodded and said, "Good, send this list to Putin immediately. He knows what to do."
Just half an hour later, the operatives who arrived a day early in Eagle Sauce received a list along with a brief command.
"Eliminate them all."
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