Great Power Reclamation

Chapter 2898 Thunderous Counterattack
He zoomed in on several complex fund flow charts:
"Although there is currently no direct evidence that the Warriors Group or Ye Feng himself illegally transferred political donations (US law prohibits foreign funds and companies from making large direct donations), such a large-scale and covert financial operation is itself full of suspicion."

"It perfectly fits the characteristics of 'dark money'!"

"We have reason to suspect that Ye Feng, using his vast global business network, illegally transferred funds that may involve foreign interests to the Future Progressive Party through multi-layered offshore structures and seemingly legitimate third parties, providing 'black money' power for its political rise! This is the real 'Trojan horse'! A monetary poison that corrodes the foundations of American democracy!"

A suppressed gasp and greedy gasps filled the sealed room. The oil tycoon's eyes gleamed:
"If this is confirmed... it's enough to blow Ye Feng and the entire Future Progressive Party to smithereens!"

"It takes time to establish facts, but creating 'reasonable doubt' and triggering a judicial investigation is enough in the last two weeks before the election!"

Richard's lips curled into a cold smile. "Our strategy: First, to 'leak' the core conclusions of this 'analysis report' to the Wall Street Journal's investigative team and to people we 'trust' in the Department of Justice's Office of Public Integrity.

"Second, simultaneously on the 'Patriots Platform' and our traditional media allies (such as certain right-wing radio stations), we will release highly inflammatory topics such as 'the future Progressive Party is deeply embroiled in corruption and money scandals' and 'Ye Feng's offshore money games' in the form of 'explosive exclusive revelations'."

"The emphasis is on the complexity of the funding channels, the 'coincidence' with the Eastern nodes, and the 'fatal threat' this poses to the integrity of the US election."

"Third, encourage your 'friends' on relevant congressional committees (such as the Oversight and Government Reform Committee) to demand an emergency hearing investigation into the 'Bridge to the Future' fund!"

"No conclusion is needed; the mere act of 'investigating' itself is enough to instill strong distrust and fear in a large number of swing voters toward Ye Feng and his party on the eve of the election!"

"Okay! Just do it!"

The lobbying tycoon gave the final approval: "The funds will be in place immediately! Use all resources to detonate this 'financial nuclear bomb' at the last minute! Let Ye Feng taste the bitterness of being devoured by the very money game he's best at!"

New York, the North American headquarters of the Warrior Group. Ye Feng stood in front of the huge floor-to-ceiling window. The city lights shone brightly in the night, but reflected the deep coldness in his eyes.

Sarah and James stood behind him, their faces more grim than ever before. Intelligence had just delivered a top-secret warning about the impending explosion of allegations of "black money."

"They've finally gotten close."

Ye Feng's voice was calm, yet carried a metallic chill.

"Offshore structure, fund flow... it seems they've gone all out, hiring top-notch financial detectives."

"Mr. Ye, the situation is critical!" Sarah said urgently.

“We have people at the Ministry of Justice, but the Office of Integrity is very independent, and they have obviously planted spies there as well.”

“Once the formal investigation is launched, or if a media outlet of the Wall Street Journal publishes an investigative report, the damage will be immense! It will be enough to shake a large number of moderate voters at the last minute! Our previous image of being ‘rational’ and ‘pragmatic’ will be overshadowed by labels of ‘corruption’ and ‘shady dealings’!”

James added, "Wall Street's reaction will be very sensitive. Although our fundamentals are fine, panic selling triggered by the political scandal could impact the stock price and potentially affect our funding for Operation Foundation and Project Shield."

Ye Feng turned around, his face showing no panic, only a cold focus like that of a worthy opponent.

“They want to use the stigma of ‘black money’ to create panic and destroy our political legitimacy. Well, let’s show them what true ‘openness and honesty’ and ‘rule-bound swift action’ really mean.”

He walked to the conference table, tapped his fingers heavily on the surface, and gave the instruction:
“Sarah, immediately contact the legal and auditing team of the Bridge to the Future Foundation. Prepare a detailed summary of the sources and uses of funds, endorsed by a top independent accounting firm such as PricewaterhouseCoopers.”

"Key points: All funds come from legal channels (donations from U.S. citizens, green card holders, and legally registered U.S. companies PAC), and information on all major donors is disclosed in accordance with the law."

"Regarding the complex funding channels mentioned in the report, it was proactively explained as 'a standardized funding collection channel established to efficiently manage small donations from supporters around the world (referring to legitimate donors such as overseas Americans),' and it was emphasized that all operations strictly comply with the regulations of the Federal Election Commission (FEC)."

"The report summary was proactively provided to all mainstream media, the FEC, and relevant congressional committees before the other party made the allegations! We want to establish an image of 'proactive cooperation and high transparency' before the rumors spread!"

"The entire legal team (referring to the Warrior Group's massive top-tier legal team) is mobilized!"

“We have sent the strongest legal letters to the ‘Patriot Platform’ and its known backers (such as the ‘American Strategic Advantage Initiative’), accusing them of defamation, spreading false information, and interfering in the election. We demand that they immediately retract the false reports and issue a public apology, or we will file a lawsuit for huge damages!”

"At the same time, our partners, who are best known for their expertise in media relations and government relations, personally visited the Wall Street Journal reporters and Justice Department officials (whose information was about to be 'leaked') who were about to have their information 'leaked' to remind them of the legal risks (such as defamation) and damage to their professional reputation that they might face when reporting or investigating unverified allegations."

“If necessary, we can ‘casually’ reveal that we have evidence of their private contact with military lobbying groups.”

"Intelligence department, concentrate your firepower and dig deep into Richard's and that lobbying mogul (referring to the key figure in the secret meeting)! I want their most shady financial stains, lobbying violations, and even private scandals, both personally and through their affiliated organizations!"

"Especially those irrefutable pieces of evidence involving overseas funds and the transfer of benefits! At the same time as or shortly after the other party ignites the 'black money' topic, feed these explosive revelations to BNN and other investigative media outlets under our control, as well as their political opponents, through absolutely anonymous and untraceable means!"

"Let them be caught in their own backyard fires, too busy to even take care of themselves! Let's throw the filth of 'black gold' back at them!"

"James, immediately activate the emergency public relations plan. Conduct top-level one-on-one communications with the CEOs or key decision-makers of all major partners (automotive giants, major Wall Street institutions, and technology allies)."

“We provide a summary of our proactive and transparent funding reports, reaffirming the Warrior Group’s absolute commitment to compliance and business ethics, and emphasizing that the allegations made by our adversaries are desperate political smears.”

"Stabilize their confidence and ensure that there are no drastic fluctuations in funding and market sentiment. At the same time, Sarah, order all future Progressive Party candidates and local organizations to adopt a unified narrative."

"This is the military-industrial complex's last desperate act before the election! We urge our supporters to believe in the truth, to believe in the real changes the Progressive Party will bring to the community in the future, and to use their votes to refute this dirty political smear!"

The command was like a drawn sword, gleaming with cold light. Under Ye Feng's will, the massive war machine of the warrior group shifted from the steady "Foundation Building" stage to the fierce "Unsheathing the Sword" stage.

The proactive and transparent report summaries, the deterrent effect of top law firms, the precise and ruthless reverse revelations, and the confidence appeals to core interest groups constitute a comprehensive counterattack network that combines offense and defense, as well as firmness and flexibility.

A storm is brewing. The final two weeks are no longer just a battle for votes, but a strangulation of credibility, a life-or-death struggle on the edge of the rules.

Despite the immense shadow of the "black gold" controversy surrounding Ye Feng, the name of the Future Progressive Party and its banner shone with an even more resolute and dangerous light, a light born of a do-or-die struggle. The war between the East and West coasts had entered a decisive, white-hot phase.

At dusk in Napa Valley, the sunset was as red as blood. Ye Yuze did not prune the grapevines, but squatted by the edge of the field, grabbed a handful of dark brown soil, and rubbed it gently, feeling the moisture and particles within.

Yang Geyong stood to the side, his brow furrowed as he looked at the encrypted briefing on the tablet about the impending "black gold" storm.

"This time, Feng has met his match."

Yang Geyong's voice was low and deep, "Offshore, funds, judicial investigations... once you get involved with these things, you're covered in filth, and it's a painful process to get rid of them. Our opponents' knives are both accurate and vicious."

Ye Yuze slowly sprinkled the soil back onto the ground, stood up, and patted the dust off his hands. His gaze fell on the distant mountains that had sunk into the twilight, their outlines appearing particularly hard and cold in the blood-red glow of the sunset.

"Below the soil, there are not only thorns, but also stones."

He spoke slowly, his voice carrying a calm that came with the passage of time, “When the roots take hold and encounter a rock, you either go around it or… pry it up.”

He turned to look at Yang Geyong, and in the dim light, those eyes shone exceptionally brightly:

"Tell the people investigating the stones to be steady and ruthless. Dig out what's under the stones and expose it to the sun. Feng Xiaozi is taking the brunt of the attacks in the open; we have to remove the hidden spies for him."

Night silently swallowed the last rays of dawn. On the east and west coasts, the battle between light and darkness had reached its climax.

Junken City has always been immersed in a busy atmosphere.

The rise of Warrior New Energy and the vast market it has opened up have put this not-so-large industrial city at full capacity, but it still cannot meet the demand.

Although Ye Feng has established numerous overseas production bases, the key parts can only be located in the military reclamation city.

Jingjing lacks decisiveness, forcing Yifei, the Party Secretary, to handle many things personally. The family of children relies entirely on her mother-in-law.

At a crucial moment, Ayijiang and Ye Qianqian came together to discuss with her the matter of establishing a large production base in the entire northern Xinjiang region, relying on its resources. Yifei agreed without hesitation.

Of course, the premise is that the Production and Construction Corps should be the main focus, since the living conditions of so many people in the Corps have not yet been completely improved.

Liu Junken had some reservations about this. As the second-in-command of the Production and Construction Corps, he naturally cared about the Corps' interests.

Ayijiang is now the top leader in the entire northern Xinjiang region, so naturally he has a longer-term vision than him.

With the strong support of Ye Qianqian, the leader of the production and construction corps, Liu Junken had no choice but to accept his fate and work, unable to resist.

At that moment, the air in New York seemed to freeze. Within twelve hours of Ye Feng's order, the Warrior Group and the Future Progressive Party, this sophisticated political war machine, began operating with astonishing efficiency.

The Bridge to the Future Foundation's top audit and legal team worked through the night.

A meticulously crafted and data-rich summary of the report on the sources and use of funds, endorsed by a top partner at PwC, was completed just before dawn. The report's core information was distilled into easily disseminated key points:
All donations exceeding the statutory disclosure threshold came from U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents (green card holders), or political action committees (PACs) registered in the United States.

Donor information is fully disclosed on the Federal Election Commission (FEC) website in accordance with the law and is available to the public at any time.

The complex funding pathways mentioned in the report (involving offshore shell companies and third-party funds) are explicitly explained as "technical and standardized funding management channels established to efficiently collect donations from small supporters worldwide (in accordance with US election laws)."

The report emphasizes that the model aims to reduce the processing costs and improve efficiency of small donations, with all operations conducted within the FEC regulatory framework, and proactively includes a summary of the relevant legal opinion.

The fund welcomes any fact-based review by the FEC or Congress and is committed to providing all necessary cooperation to demonstrate the legitimacy and transparency of its operations.

This summary and related legal endorsement documents were sent with "highest priority" to the editorial departments of all mainstream media outlets, including The New York Times, The Washington Post, CNN, Brother News (even knowing their positions), the FEC chairman's office, and the chairmen and senior members of the Senate and House oversight committees, before the stock market opened in the early morning.

Meanwhile, the Warriors Group website and the Future Progressive Party website homepage simultaneously displayed the full text of the report summary and a link to PwC's endorsement.

Sarah hissed into the communications channel, “Information bombardment! Make sure their inboxes, fax machines, and news lines are flooded with our ‘Transparency Declaration’ the moment it’s out! Before the Wall Street Journal’s ‘exposé’ even hits the print screen, nail our framework into the public eye!”

The Warrior Group's "legal dream team," composed of former federal prosecutors and top law firm aces, acted in tandem.

Several strongly worded lawyer's letters, citing precise legal provisions, were sent via registered mail and email to the headquarters of the "Patriot Platform" operating company and its known major financier, the "American Strategic Advantage Initiative" (ASAI).

The letter directly accuses the company of malicious defamation, spreading false information it knew or should have known, and deliberately interfering with the election process in its upcoming (or already published) reports on the "Bridge to the Future" fund.

We demand that they immediately withdraw all false information, publish an apology statement in a prominent position, and reserve the right to pursue legal responsibility (including but not limited to) defamation, commercial defamation, election interference, and exorbitant compensation.

The lawyer's letter was signed by several names that inspire fear in the legal and media circles.

Meanwhile, several law firm partners, who were best at "informal communication," cleverly "coincidentally" met the key reporters from the Wall Street Journal's investigation team who received the "whistleblower" and the key figures in the Department of Justice's Office of Public Integrity (PIN) who had been infiltrated by Richard.

In seemingly casual coffee breaks or hallway conversations, it is "casually" mentioned that the Warrior Group's powerful legal team is on high alert, and any reporting or investigation based on unverified, dubious "analysis reports" could face devastating defamation lawsuits or ethical investigations.

“After all,” one partner smiled, but his eyes were sharp as ice, “we happen to have some interesting records of unusual contacts between certain ‘sources’ and specific lobbying groups, but we haven’t made them public yet out of professional ethics.”

This subtle warning, carrying a chilling threat, sends shivers down the spine of the target.

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