Reborn in 1993, Dark Sea

"Xiao Hai, are you asleep?"

It was already past midnight, and An Xiaohai was just about to go to bed when Xu Congzhou's voice came from the doorway.

"Not yet, please come in."

Xu Congzhou pushed open the door and entered, looking somewhat excited. As soon as he entered the room, he handed over a stack of documents he was holding.

"What is this?" An Xiaohai took the document and flipped through it. The text on the document was very small and densely packed.

"This is the latest information about monkeys. It was found by Director Ye at headquarters in the capital, who mobilized all available resources. Although much of it has not yet been verified, it should be quite accurate. I hope it will be helpful."

"Yes, very helpful!" An Xiaohai nodded, quickly flipped through the documents, and then handed them back to Xu Congzhou: "Master Xu, how about we go for a walk on the beach? There's a lot of information here, so why don't you go there and explain the key points to me?"

"good!"

Xu Congzhou took the documents and put them away, then went to the beach with An Xiaohai.

"Director Ye summoned all the best intelligence analysts at headquarters and, based on relevant intelligence from various sources, as well as Hou Liang's performance during this period and his past actions, re-examined his identity."

Our conclusion is that Hou Liang is merely a cover identity; his true identity is likely a member of "May Blaze," the strongest resistance organization in Country Y.

"May Fire?"

"Yes, Mayfire has been making quite a fuss. This Hou Liang is very similar to one of the leaders of Mayfire, Li Wenliang. And the person he wants to save in Rhodes Prison is likely to be the number two figure in Mayfire, namely Li Wenliang's brother, Li Wenhu."

Li Wenhu has not appeared in public for more than a year, and there are many rumors circulating about him. Some say he died in internal strife, some say he contracted a serious illness, and others say he was actually captured. In short, there are many different opinions.

If Hou Liang is indeed Li Wenliang, then Li Wenhu is very likely imprisoned in Rhodes Prison. He must have been arrested by accident, which means that even within Mayfire Prison, only a very few people probably know about this.

"If that's the case, why would he believe us?"

"I estimate that they have been driven to the brink of despair. If they don't rescue Li Wenhu soon, something terrible may happen."

In Hou Liang's view, you and I are both Chinese underworld figures, and it is impossible for us to have any connection with the Southern faction of Y country, nor is it very likely that we have any connection with M country. On the contrary, we are more trustworthy than others.

Furthermore, we've shown considerable interest in Rhodes Prison, so it's not impossible that he's resorting to desperate measures.

"Yes, I think it's quite possible. If that's the case, we might have stumbled upon something unexpected."

"Yes," Xu Congzhou nodded, "However, if we bring this matter into the mix, it will become even more difficult..."

"No, that won't happen," An Xiaohai gently shook his head. "Master Xu, what does the Southern or Northern faction of Y country have to do with us?"

"Well... it doesn't really matter. Whether the Southern faction or the Northern faction is in power, they're going to be at odds with us anyway."

"That settles it then. Since that's the case, what does their life or death have to do with us? We're just using each other. Since their life or death has nothing to do with us, it won't affect our operations."

"That's true..." Xu Congzhou took a deep breath, "but it's the local people of Rhodes Islands who are suffering."

"Heh!" An Xiaohai sneered, "The people of the Rhodes Islands aren't our people."

Xu Congzhou glanced at An Xiaohai with some surprise, then lowered his head and remained silent.

An Xiaohai looked towards the distant, dark depths of the sea: "When an avalanche occurs, no snowflake is innocent!"

Our ancestors warned us long ago that barbarians from all directions fear power but not virtue.

For thousands of years, no matter how well we have treated them, as soon as we decline, they will pounce on us like hungry wolves and devour our flesh and blood.

Their army was like this, and so were their people.

However, wherever the great Genghis Khan went, if anyone dared to resist, he would slaughter all the men taller than a cartwheel, causing rivers of blood to flow!

Therefore, even now, statues of Genghis Khan stand everywhere across Eurasia, his legends are told everywhere, and his military achievements and virtues are sung everywhere.

"Director Xu, this isn't China. Please, have mercy and put it away."

"this……"

Xu Congzhou was speechless. He felt that there was something wrong with An Xiaohai's words, but he couldn't find any angle to refute them. He could only choose to shut up. The actions of Y Country all along were indeed chilling.

"Alright, let's go back. I know what to do. When that monkey comes back, I'll talk to him. If he really is the leader of May Blaze, our chances of winning will be much greater."

"Okay..." Xu Congzhou nodded, but found that An Xiaohai had already turned and left.

Looking at An Xiaohai's slightly thin yet incredibly strong back, a chill rose uncontrollably from the depths of Xu Congzhou's heart.

This time, Rhodes Prison is going to be a bloodbath again... It's definitely going to be a bloodbath, An Xiaohai's plan is just too crazy.

"Forget it, what does it have to do with me... Xiao Hai is right, they're not our people. If another war breaks out, these people will just be supplying the enemy with weapons and supplies. What's the big deal!"

Xu Congzhou shook his head slightly, sighed inwardly again, and left with An Xiaohai.

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Rhodes Prison

General Hu Zuokeng stood in the small square in the middle of the Rhodes Prison building, his brow furrowed. The square was covered in black craters, a shocking sight.

"General, I have carefully inspected it. The iron box that was thrown from the plane did indeed only contain stones and iron pieces," the gray-haired general said quietly as he approached Hu Zuokeng.

Hu Zuokeng didn't react at all; he just stared blankly at the crater on the ground.

"What do you think they're trying to do?" After a long while, General Hu Zuokeng looked up at the sky and said as if talking to himself.

"This...this is really hard to say..." the gray-haired general said with a wry smile.

"This is too strange!" Hu Zuokeng let out a soft breath, turning his gaze away from the sky. "Just who are they?"

"Judging from the way they were cursing on the radio, they sounded like those lawless rich kids in the capital. But I've already had someone investigate, and it's possible that the people who did this didn't even have the time to commit the crime."

"It couldn't be them!" Hu Zuokeng waved his hand. "These spoiled brats don't have the guts. Only they would dare to do something like this."

"You mean... Mayfire?"

"Yes, I can't think of anyone else besides them."

"But...why would they do this? Is someone on their side being held captive here?"

"That's possible," Hu Zuokeng nodded slowly, "but I don't think it's that simple. We've already screened all the people locked up here, and it seems there aren't any important figures among them..."

But it's hard to say. Perhaps there are important figures among them here, but we just haven't been able to identify them...

I still think it's unlikely. If they were here to rescue people, they shouldn't have attracted our attention like this...

They must have something else on their mind!

"You mean they're using a feint?"

"Yes," Hu Zuokeng pursed his lips, "If they draw our attention here, then their target is likely somewhere else. They want to move the main force of our fleet here to facilitate their operations."

In Chinese parlance, they're using a diversionary tactic.

"A diversionary tactic... So what's their real target? Could it be Commander Luo'an?"

"That's possible, but I think the most likely scenario is Senkong."

The Luoan Command is heavily guarded, so they won't gain any advantage. Besides, even if they take the Luoan Command, what good will it do them?

However, if they successfully attack Senbor, it will not only cause us huge losses, but also greatly damage our international image. More importantly, taking Senbor would be profitable.

"The general is right. So, how should we respond?"

"How to deal with this...that is the problem!" General Hu Zuokeng looked up at the sky again.