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Chapter 174 War begins

There is an atmosphere of depression and unrest in the New York State Capitol. The news that has just arrived has shocked the entire government building. The President was attacked by an assassin during a public event in the state capitol. He was seriously injured and his life or death is uncertain.

The news spread quickly among government departments, and government officials were panicked and at a loss.

They flocked to the lobby, trying to get the latest information, but received only vague and uncertain answers.

Panic and chaos spread quickly, and many officials began to question their own safety, fearing that they would be the next target.

In the governor's office, Coulson sat at his desk with a serious expression on his face, holding the phone tightly in his hand, trying to keep in touch with all parties and learn about the latest rescue and security measures.

However, the news from the other end of the phone made him more and more anxious. The commander-in-chief had passed away.

Although the assassin was shot dead on the spot, the motive behind the attack and whether he had accomplices are still under investigation, which has led to the security level of the entire state capital being urgently raised to the highest level.

He sat at the desk in the governor's office, a symbol of power and responsibility, with his hands clenched into fists, his knuckles turning white from the effort.

His brows were furrowed and his forehead was covered with fine beads of sweat, as if every inch of his skin was telling of his inner torment.

He kept pacing in the room, and every step he took expressed the anxiety and uneasiness in his heart.

Within the state government, turmoil and unrest spread like wildfire, quickly reaching every corner.

The expressions on the officials' faces varied: some were terrified, some were confused, some were angry, and some were deeply helpless.

They either gathered together to discuss in a low voice, or stood alone at the window and stared into the distance, everyone's heart was filled with uncertainty and fear about the future.

Cooperation between departments began to become difficult. The originally smooth communication channels became blocked, and information transmission became slow and confusing.

Some officials began to doubt their responsibilities and abilities, worrying that they would not be able to handle the more difficult tasks in this crisis.

Other officials began looking for excuses to shirk responsibility and try to protect themselves from the turmoil.

As Colson's anxiety grew, so did the turmoil within the state government, which was reflected not only in the mood swings and miscommunication among officials, but also in the power structure and decision-making level, eventually brewing a small-scale coup.

At first, some radical officials expressed dissatisfaction with the speed and manner in which Colson handled the crisis. They believed that Colson was too cautious and failed to take strong measures quickly to stabilize the situation, which led to panic within the state government and a sharp decline in the public's trust in the government. These dissatisfactions spread rapidly in private and gradually formed a force that could not be ignored.

Then, some officials with ulterior motives began to collude secretly, attempting to use this dissatisfaction to overthrow Colson's leadership.

They held secret meetings to plan a coup, attempting to seize control of the state government through a series of carefully designed means.

During the coup, the heads of some key departments were turned against the government. They began to refuse to carry out Coulson's orders and even secretly obstructed his decision-making.

At the same time, some media were manipulated to spread remarks unfavorable to Colson, further exacerbating the public's distrust of the government.

Coulson quickly became aware of this undercurrent and tried to calm the situation by strengthening internal monitoring and communication.

However, because the coup plotters acted extremely covertly and already had control over some key resources, Colson's efforts did not achieve significant results.

Finally, at an emergency meeting, the coup plotters suddenly launched an attack and publicly questioned and accused Colson.

They claim Colson failed in his handling of the crisis and are demanding that he step down immediately and replace him with an official they believe is better able to handle the situation.

Coulson was shocked and angry at this sudden coup.

However, they had already arrived in front of him, and he was powerless to stop them.

At this moment, Xia Ling pushed open the door of the emergency conference room, followed closely by a group of well-trained and well-equipped SHIELD agents.

The agents quickly and orderly dispersed to various corners of the conference room, controlling the entire scene with their professional movements and firm eyes.

Seeing this, the coup plotters were immediately thrown into disarray.

They originally thought that their plan was flawless, but they didn't expect that SHIELD's intervention would be so quick and powerful.

"Everyone, stay calm!" Xia Ling's voice was calm and powerful. He stood in the middle of the conference room, scanning everyone present with a sharp gaze.

When Governor Coulson saw Xia Ling's arrival, he felt an indescribable sense of relief in his heart. He knew that he finally had a force he could rely on.

"Chief, you're finally here." Coulson whispered, with a hint of fatigue and relief in his voice.

Xia Ling nodded slightly, signaling Coulson to stay calm.

He turned to the coup plotters and said in a cold tone: "Your actions have constituted serious violations of the law. It is not too late to stop now."

The coup plotters looked at each other in bewilderment. They knew the game was over, but they were unwilling to admit defeat.

One of them stood up and tried to make a final struggle: "We are just thinking about the future of the state government. We are not convinced by the way Governor Colson handled the matter!"

"For the future of the state government? Sorry, the people of New York are on our side, and you are just a bunch of dispensable parasites."

Xia Ling sneered, his eyes like knives, piercing the other person's heart.

The coup planners were choked by Xia Ling's words and were speechless for a moment. They didn't expect that the director of SHIELD would not give them any face and would directly turn against them.

The atmosphere in the conference room instantly dropped to freezing point. The coup planners looked at each other with different expressions, some were angry, some were astonished, and some were deeply afraid.

"You keep saying that you care about the future of the state government, but you are actually undermining its foundation with your actions." Xia Ling continued, his voice calm and firm, as if it could penetrate people's hearts. "A true leader stands up in the face of crisis, rather than hiding in the dark and trying to seize power through improper means. Your actions have violated the law and violated the will of the people."

The coup plotters began to realize that Xia Ling's arrival and the intervention of SHIELD agents completely disrupted their plans.

They originally thought that they could easily overthrow Coulson's leadership position with the resources and connections in their hands, but now it seems that all this is nothing but wishful thinking.

"Chief Xia Ling, we..." One of them tried to defend himself, but was interrupted by Xia Ling before he could finish his words. "No need to say more, your crimes are already obvious." Xia Ling said coldly, "Now, you have two choices: one is to actively cooperate with the investigation, tell the truth, and strive for a lighter sentence, the other is to continue to resist, but don't forget, this is the New York State Capital, a symbol of law and order. Anyone who tries to disrupt this order will be severely punished by law."

The coup plotters began to waver. Now that they were surrounded, direct resistance would surely lead to their death.

If there is a trial, there is still room for recovery.

After an intense psychological struggle, some of the coup plotters finally began to collapse, and the first person to stand up said in a trembling voice: "I am willing to cooperate with the investigation and tell you everything I know."

His statement was like a domino effect, and soon after, others also expressed their willingness to surrender and provide all relevant information in exchange for leniency.

Seeing this, Xia Ling raised a barely perceptible smile, and turned to Coulson, signaling with his eyes that everything was under control. Coulson's tense nerves finally relaxed, and he looked at Xia Ling gratefully, knowing that this crisis would soon be resolved.

"Very good, your wise choice will buy you a chance of survival." Xia Ling said coldly, and then he ordered the SHIELD agents to take away the coup plotters one by one for further interrogation and investigation.

In the conference room, the atmosphere gradually returned to calm as the coup plotters left.

Coulson stood up, walked to Xia Ling, and shook his hand tightly, his gratitude overflowing with words: "Director, thank you so much. If you hadn't arrived in time, the consequences would be disastrous."

Xia Ling patted Coulson's shoulder gently: "Colson, things have only just begun. Get ready, we are going to have a war."

"War, what do you mean?"

Coulson frowned again when he heard this, and the uneasiness in his heart did not completely dissipate because of the arrest of the coup plotter.

Xia Ling's words made him feel that there might be a more complicated situation hidden behind this crisis.

"Chief, you mean..." Coulson's voice was low and full of worry. He seemed to be trying to piece together the hints in Xia Ling's words.

"I just received news that the vampires have raised an army of undead in the south. They are plotting to assassinate the president and are taking this opportunity to disrupt us.

Then he will lead the undead army and destroy us in one fell swoop. Get ready, we are going to fight the Civil War again."

Xia Ling's words were like a bolt from the blue, causing Coulson's face to turn pale instantly.

He could hardly believe his ears. Vampires, the army of the undead, the Civil War...these things sounded like plots from science fiction movies, but now they were so real in front of him.

"This...how is this possible?" Coulson's voice trembled. He tried to find a hint of comfort or denial in Xia Ling's eyes, but Xia Ling's expression was unusually firm, without the slightest wavering.

Xia Ling took a deep breath and continued, "I know this is hard to accept, but it is the truth. The vampires have been hiding in the dark. They possess power and wisdom beyond that of humans, and have been looking for opportunities to make a comeback. The assassination of the commander-in-chief this time was part of their elaborate plan."

Coulson felt dizzy and tried to stay awake.

"Then...then what should we do? The New York State Capital cannot be in chaos, and the people cannot panic."

Xia Ling nodded, indicating that he understood Coulson's concerns. "Don't worry, I have made a thorough plan.

SHIELD will be fully responsible for this crisis, and we will mobilize all resources, including agents, scientists, military forces, etc., to deal with this impending war. "

Coulson breathed a sigh of relief, but then another question came to his mind.

"But how do we explain all this to the people? Can they accept the existence of vampires and the army of the undead?"

"They will accept it. They can only accept it."

Coulson hesitated for a while, but finally nodded. After all, the people are not fools. If the truth is not revealed in time, they will find out sooner or later.

"Director, can we win this war?"

The national situation is in chaos now, and anyone would be panicked to hear Xia Ling say that the vampires have organized an army of undead.

"Coulson, history tells us that no matter how powerful the enemy is, as long as we have faith and unity, there is no difficulty that cannot be overcome. This time will be no exception." He paused, his tone deeper, "Besides, with the Son of God here, are you still afraid that we can't win?"

Hearing the word "Son of God", Coulson felt relieved. How could he have forgotten that they had God on their side!

"Director, I almost forgot that the Son of God is on our side. What can a mere group of vampires do even if they summon an army of undead?"

"Well, they also have a god over there, called Nagash the Death."

Xia Ling frowned slightly and added, "Yes, Nagash, the god of death, is the one who allows vampires to appear in the daytime and gives vampires the powerful power to summon an army of undead creatures.

But just as you should not be afraid, we also have the Son of God on our side. He is a symbol of light and hope, and his power should not be underestimated. "

"Commander, what should we do next?"

Xia Ling quickly outlined an action plan: “We must stabilize the situation within the state capital and ensure that government operations are not affected.

At the same time, SHIELD will take over all security and defense, strengthen the protection of key facilities and personnel, and prevent similar assassinations from happening again."

Coulson nodded and said that he would do as Xia Ling said.

"Director, I have a question. Even if we can stabilize New York, the whole of America is in chaos now. What should we do?"

"I have already had urgent communication with the top leaders of the federal government about this." Xia Ling said solemnly, "We must activate the national emergency response mechanism and unite the forces of all states to fight this crisis together."

"Ah? Chief, you're so fast?"

Coulson was stunned. How did the director solve such a difficult task so quickly?
"The key issue now is to find a suitable president as soon as possible, otherwise the chaos will continue."

"But who is the right person?"

(End of this chapter)