supreme deity

Chapter 275 Committee
Just when Lin Rui was feeling embarrassed about Fang Ranran's publicity strategy.

A high-level inquiry meeting is being held in the Security Bureau's 9th Division building.

There are only four ministers and deputy ministers, including Zhou Yunfei and You Ming, in this 500-square-meter conference room.

However, in the wide space opposite them, there were fourteen seats projected.

Of the fourteen seats, only the one on the left side of the center was vacant; the rest were occupied.

What is shocking is that among these thirteen people, three of them are wearing marshal uniforms with four-star or three-star epaulettes.

——This is the Homeland Security Committee!
It is a power structure authorized by the Earth Federation Congress to ensure the safety and defense of the frontline cities on Tianji Star.

Among them, except for the four active chiefs of the Security Bureau, the remaining ten are senior members of the Earth Federation Congress.

At this time, most of the 13 people were listening attentively, watching the first commander question the directors and deputy directors of the ninth branch.

"—So, you still can't deal with this nursery rhyme killer anytime soon? Do you know what the mayor of the Ninth Base City asked me recently? He asked me where the hundreds of billions of dollars that the Ninth Base City allocates to the Federal Security Bureau every year are actually spent?"

Zhou Yunfei was extremely respectful, his eyes looking at his nose and his nose looking at his heart.

He could tell that the First Commander's tone was calm, but he was clearly suppressing his anger.

However, this matter has little to do with him. He has only been in office for a little over half a year. The Special Service Center, Mobile Response Force, Counter-Terrorism Department, Serious Crime Investigation Department, etc., these institutions with powerful military force and resources are not in his hands. The local police station is also resisting him openly and secretly.

The members of the committee should be aware of these circumstances.

You Ming, the second deputy minister Hayden Smith, and the third deputy minister Lei Yu all looked slightly pale.

"Commander-in-Chief, gentlemen of the committee, everyone in our Security Bureau is working together and giving it their all."

You Ming's eyes were cold and his voice was firm: "We promise to bring him to justice as soon as possible!"

Second Deputy Minister Hayden Smith also looked solemn. "Commanders-in-Chief, Commissioners, we have fully mobilized and are working with the police to establish surveillance throughout the city. We are also deploying more holographic surveillance devices and defense robots to ensure the safety of the citizens."

"I hope you can realize the seriousness of this matter."

The voice came from the second position to the right of the first commander.

He was a middle-aged man in his 40s, wearing gold-rimmed glasses. His face was handsome with clear lines, with strands of white hair embedded in his black hair. His eyes were deep, like a wise man who had seen thousands of things, with an elegant demeanor, mature and steady.

He crossed his fingers and smiled slightly: "Although this nursery rhyme killer has not harmed ordinary people so far, and all the victims are gang members, but considering that this killer may have a serious mental illness, the situation may be further deteriorated.

Furthermore, the Children's Song Killer case has sparked widespread discussion within the Ninth Base and online, significantly damaging the government's prestige and reputation. We now have reason to doubt the Ninth Division of the Security Bureau's ability to guarantee the safety of the citizens of the Ninth Base City, as well as the abilities of those present here, and whether they are qualified to lead the Ninth Division of the Security Bureau."

You Ming's heart suddenly sank when he heard this, and he glanced sideways at the middle-aged man with glasses.

This person is called Fang Xianzheng, a rising supernova in federal politics.

He is one of the three members of Congress in the Ninth Base City constituency and has been re-elected for three consecutive terms. He enjoys extremely high popularity within the Ninth Base City.

Fang Xianzheng also has great influence within Congress. As a senior member of Congress, he was not only elected as vice chairman of the Homeland Security Committee, but also a senior member of the Federal Defense Committee and the Budget Committee.

This person's family power and enterprises, under the protection of Fang Xianzheng, are growing stronger within the Ninth City Base, especially the Tianlan Group, which has transformed from a simple agricultural company into a conglomerate engaged in biopharmaceuticals and colonization equipment.

Today's questioning meeting was initiated by the vice chairman of the Homeland Security Committee.

"Mr. Vice President, we are mobilizing all available resources and manpower to find the true identity of this nursery rhyme killer."

You Ming responded expressionlessly, "As long as this man continues to commit crimes, he will not be able to escape the dragnet we have set for him."

Fang Xianzheng smiled upon hearing this, then turned and exchanged a glance with the other committee members present. They blocked out the sound and discussed the matter internally for a while. Finally, Fang Xianzheng spoke up, "Separate branch directors, the public's patience is limited, and so is ours. The committee has considered all aspects of the situation and has decided to give you another two months. However, if the nursery rhyme killer is not found within two months, then we will have to consider adjusting the personnel of the Ninth Branch. We need more competent and capable people to protect public and national security."

At this time, not only You Ming and the other three deputy ministers, but even Zhou Yunfei felt the pressure. The First Commander looked at Zhou Yunfei with a burning gaze, "Yunfei, how's the investigation into the smuggling case going?"

Zhou Yunfei's heart trembled. "This case is ongoing, and we are gradually entering the deep waters. However, the resistance of these criminals is very strong. Not long ago, Major General Zhang Long, who was in charge of the case, was assassinated and almost died on the spot."

As soon as he said this, the 13 members of the Homeland Security Committee present suddenly made a buzzing sound, and everyone looked quite shocked.

"The security situation in the Ninth Base City seems to be very serious."

The First Commander chuckled coldly and tapped the armrest with his fingers. "This matter not only concerns the outer defense security of the Ninth Base City, but also has connections with the Evil Pirates. Several four-star marshals of the Federation Star Navy have already protested to me. Therefore, this matter must be thoroughly investigated. No matter how long it takes, we must get to the bottom of it and leave no room for any trouble!"

Zhou Yunfei was greatly encouraged. With the words of the First Marshal, he could withstand the pressure from all sides and keep investigating until the truth came to light.

But at this moment, the First Commander paused and said, "But what about your Third Special Operations Division? In one division, there are three 3A action groups, one 6S action group that is twice as strong as the staff, eight 1A action groups, four J-5 fighter jets, and twelve J-8 fighter jets.

This department's overall strength is already comparable to your branch's special operations center, and tens of billions of federal dollars have been allocated as funds for its covert operations. Is this really an order from the Second Marshal? And the section chief you appointed is very strange."

Since the section chief's confidentiality level reached SSS+, although the First Commander could see this person's personal information, he could not disclose his name and identity to the public.

As soon as he said this, everyone's eyes fell on Zhou Yunfei.

You Ming also narrowed his eyes, wanting to see how Zhou Yunfei would answer.

He never expected that after Zhang Long was assassinated, Zhou Yunfei would even go further and draw more forces from other branches.

Zhou Yunfei remained calm as he met the First Commander's scrutiny. "This is indeed the Second Commander's pre-determined order. I have been entrusted with a special mission by the Second Commander, and I am fulfilling my duties. This mission is of great importance, and I must mobilize sufficient forces to ensure its success."

At this time, it was a foregone conclusion that Lin Rui would take over as the commander of the Anti-Traitor Bureau, and Zhou Yunfei was even more confident.

The First Commander narrowed his eyes, then nodded expressionlessly, "Your Second Commander will wake up within five months. I will then inquire with him about this matter."

Fang Xianzheng also smiled slightly: "We committee members are also very curious about the Third Special Operations Division established by the Second Commander-in-Chief, and we will jointly launch inquiries at that time."

The questioning meeting lasted 30 minutes. After the meeting, several ministers and deputy ministers of the 9th Division left the meeting room without any eye contact.

After You Ming returned to his office, he took out a smart terminal in the shape of a mobile phone from thousands of years ago.

He made a phone call: "Plan suspended, mission changed, and all efforts are made to verify the identity of the head of the Third Special Operations Section."

"Change?" The middle-aged man on the phone was very surprised. "Are you sure that as long as the plan we have formulated is successfully completed, we can definitely kick Zhou Yunfei out?"

"Kicking it down is useless."

You Ming stood with his hands behind his back, looking out the floor-to-ceiling window, from where he could vaguely see the building of Tianlan Group.

"At today's questioning session, Fang Xianzheng questioned my ability regarding the Children's Song Killer case."

The middle-aged man understood instantly.

In this situation, even if they kicked Zhou Yunfei off the stage, it would only benefit others.

Since You Ming couldn't deal with the nursery rhyme killer, he naturally couldn't take on the responsibility of maintaining the safety of the Ninth Base City.

"I understand, but your top priority is to find that nursery rhyme killer, right?"

"Don't worry about that. I will naturally find a way to capture and kill that nursery rhyme killer."

As You Ming spoke, he recalled that during the meeting just now, Zhou Yunfei had always looked determined and calm, as if he was not worried at all about the questioning that Fang Xianzheng was about to launch.

Where does that guy get the confidence from?
You Ming narrowed his eyes and said, "No matter what method you use, you must verify this person's identity as quickly as possible!"

(End of this chapter)