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Chapter 186 The Five-Star Emperor Arrives at His Loyal Island Nation
"That's what happened. Anyway, I have to choose a few capable assistants to go with me to the island country to check out the situation."

Looking at the people in the conference room, Xia Ling announced his decision to them.

"Just say whatever you want to say. I'm a democratic person, not the kind of person who is arbitrary."

As soon as Xia Ling said this, everyone was speechless.

Based on what you have done before, aren't you a dictatorial person?
"Director, we haven't finished dealing with domestic affairs yet, why do you need to go to the island country?"

Coulson took over the conversation and asked carefully, trying to get more information from Xia Ling.

Xia Ling smiled slightly and glanced at everyone in the conference room, seeming to assess their reactions.

“Coulson, domestic affairs are important, but the situation on the island country cannot be ignored.

We have close economic ties with the island countries. If the situation there worsens, it will have a significant impact on our economy.

Moreover, according to intelligence, the island nation is facing an unprecedented monster crisis, and we need to understand the situation to ensure that our interests are not harmed."

"But, Chief, wouldn't it be too risky for you to go there in person?"

Hawkeye said worriedly that he was the King of Wilderness appointed by the Son of God himself. If he encountered any accident in the island country, the consequences would be disastrous.

Xia Ling shook his head and a confident smile appeared on his face.

“Don’t worry, I am not going to take risks, but to solve problems. I will bring enough resources and support to ensure that our actions can proceed smoothly.

Moreover, I also need to personally understand the situation of those monsters so that we can better deal with similar threats in the future."

Seeing that Xia Ling had made up his mind, the agents in the conference room didn't say anything more.

They knew that Xia Ling's decisions were always well thought out, and he was always able to make the right choice at critical moments.

"Well, next I need to select a few capable assistants to go to the island country with me."

Xia Ling's eyes swept over everyone in the conference room again, as if looking for a suitable candidate.

"Coulson, you stay here to continue handling domestic affairs and ensure that there are no loopholes in our defense. As for the others, who among you is willing to go to the island country with me?"

As soon as Xia Ling finished speaking, Hawkeye, Matt and Hill stood up and expressed their desire to go with Xia Ling.

"Director, I'm not saying anything, but I'm still the governor of New York. At this point, there must be a lot of things to do. Now you want to entrust SHIELD to me. I'm afraid I can't handle it."

Coulson's hairline is getting further and further back, or it has formed a Mediterranean shape.

He smiled bitterly and touched his increasingly thinning hair, his eyes revealing a hint of helplessness and anxiety.

Seeing this, Xia Ling patted Coulson's shoulder gently, with a hint of understanding in his eyes.

"Coulson, I understand your difficulties. But you have to know that S.H.I.E.L.D. needs you right now. Your wisdom and leadership are irreplaceable to all of us.

As for the affairs of New York State, I will try to coordinate them, or let the Lieutenant Governor take over temporarily, what do you think? "

Coulson's brows relaxed slightly when he heard this, but he still seemed a little hesitant. "But, Chief, I'm still worried..."

"What are you worried about?" Xia Ling interrupted Coulson, his tone full of unquestionable firmness, "Are you worried that we will get into trouble on the island? Are you worried that I won't be able to return safely? Or are you worried that S.H.I.E.L.D. will have trouble while I'm away?"

Coulson shook his head, but then nodded, as if each option made him uneasy.

"All of them, Director. Your safety, the stability of S.H.I.E.L.D., and those unknown monster crises, each of them makes me worried."

"Don't worry, the two gatekeepers are good hands, and this is New York. With the blessing of the Son of God, no demons or monsters can get in."

Coulson smiled awkwardly. Although he didn't know the details of the old man guarding the door, he knew who the other one was.

He was the former director of S.H.I.E.L.D., and with his abilities, guarding the door was no big deal.

But Coulson felt a little embarrassed. As the former director's confidant, he was here to handle matters on behalf of the director, while he was actually guarding the door. This was a bit...
Xia Ling seemed to see through Coulson's embarrassment. He patted Coulson on the back and said in a serious yet relaxed tone, "Coulson, don't worry too much. Everyone has his or her place, and every position has its importance.

The former director chose to guard the gate, perhaps because he thought that was where he could play the most important role. And you, Coulson, your battlefield is here, at home, in the heart of S.H.I.E.L.D. Every decision you make, every coordination you make, is to provide solid support for us on the front line. "

Which position does he think is the most suitable?

The former director thought that the most suitable position for him would definitely be the director's office rather than guarding the gate, but since that was the case, Coulson didn't say much and just nodded in agreement.

Although Coulson was still a little uneasy, seeing Xia Ling's firm attitude and words full of trust and encouragement, he could only suppress his uneasiness and focus on the task at hand.

"Director, I understand. I will do everything I can to ensure that everything at SHIELD is running smoothly in the country until you and the team return safely."

Xia Ling nodded with satisfaction, then he glanced at the agents present again and said in a firm tone: "Very good, since everyone has no objection, then we will officially begin preparations for our operation.

Hawkeye, you stay here, Matt and Hill, both of you come with me to the island country."

After Xia Ling finished speaking, the atmosphere in the conference room instantly became tense and orderly.

"Chief, when do we leave?"

Matt asked eagerly, his voice revealing an eagerness to get going.

He tried to uphold justice many times, but the only result he got was being beaten hard.

This time we are going to the island country to uphold justice, so I guess there won’t be any powerful characters there, right?

"As soon as possible," Xia Ling replied, "We need to race against time. The situation in the island country may be worse than we thought. I will ask the logistics department to prepare the necessary equipment and resources immediately. You should also start packing and make all preparations." Hill nodded, she quickly took out her notebook and began to record the things that needed to be prepared.

"Director, regarding the monster crisis in the island country, do we need to conduct more in-depth research on these monsters?" Hill raised a key question.

Xia Ling thought for a moment, then said, "Of course, we need to learn as much information as possible about these monsters, including their habits, weaknesses, and possible attack methods. I will contact our scientific research department and ask them to provide relevant research reports as soon as possible."

"Okay, everyone, let's get back to our respective tasks," Xia Ling stood up and clapped his hands. "We will definitely complete the mission successfully and return safely. SHIELD, let's go!"

A few days later, a special plane of SHIELD slowly landed at the international airport in the capital of the island country.

The cabin door opened and Xia Ling took Matt and Hill off the plane.

The Prime Minister of the island country and a group of government officials who had been waiting at the airport for a long time immediately came forward to greet Xia Ling and his group when they saw them arriving.

The Prime Minister smiled and extended his hand enthusiastically: "Director Xia, we are honored by your visit. The island nation is currently facing unprecedented challenges. With your help, we will surely be able to overcome the difficulties."

"Oh, happy. How happy are you?"

The Prime Minister's expression froze for a moment, and before he could recover, Xia Ling smiled and patted his shoulder hard.

"You're as happy as if you had seen your own father, right?"

The Prime Minister was stunned at first, then he smiled.

"Haha, Director Xia is really humorous. We are naturally overjoyed to have such a strong support from you, just like a long-awaited rain after a long drought!"

The Prime Minister responded with a smile, seemingly unconcerned by Xia Ling's ridicule.

This made Xia Ling feel that it was just right. The residents of the island nation have always been servile to the strong, and he is such a strong man now. Let alone being angry, even if he refutes himself, it would be like the sun rising in the west.

Xia Ling looked at the Prime Minister's unconcerned smile, and some emotion in his heart was quietly ignited. He seemed to enjoy this kind of teasing of the strong towards the weak, and a playful smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.

"Mr. Prime Minister, I am flattered by your enthusiasm. However, I don't want to be the 'sweet rain' you mentioned. I would rather be the sword that cuts off the harm caused by monsters."

There was a hint of sharpness in Xia Ling's words.

The Prime Minister's expression changed slightly, but soon returned to normal. He still maintained that iconic smile, as if Xia Ling's sarcasm was just a breeze that passed by gently without leaving a trace.

"Haha, Director Xia is really quick-witted. Your metaphors are vivid and impressive. However, I believe that under your leadership, we will be able to cut off all the monster chains that threaten the security of the island nation like a sharp sword."

The Prime Minister's words revealed a subtle compliment and firm determination, and he tried to turn Xia Ling's sarcasm into a positive force.

Xia Ling narrowed his eyes slightly and looked the Prime Minister up and down as if he was looking at an interesting toy.

"Mr. Prime Minister, you are really good at talking. However, I don't want my team to just cut off the chain of monsters. What I want is to completely eliminate these monsters and let the island country return to its traditions."

These words stunned the Prime Minister. He was a little confused about what Xia Ling meant by tradition.

"Mr. Prime Minister, you may not understand what I mean by 'tradition'? Let me explain it to you." Xia Ling paused deliberately to whet the Prime Minister's appetite before continuing, "In my opinion, the true tradition of the island nation is not just those ancient customs and buildings, but also the tenacity and courage of the island people to face difficulties. Now, the appearance of these monsters is undoubtedly a huge test of the spirit of the island people."

“What I have to do is to lead my team to completely eliminate these monsters so that the people of the island nation can regain their spiritual strength.

Of course, in this process, some additional resources may be needed, such as military expenditures. But I believe that you, Mr. Prime Minister, will understand and support us. After all, this is for the future and tradition of the island nation. "

The Prime Minister's face changed slightly when he heard this, but soon returned to normal. He understood that Xia Ling was putting pressure on him in a subtle way to increase military spending.

"Director Xia, what you said makes a lot of sense. I will seriously consider your suggestion and consult with the relevant departments as soon as possible to ensure that I can provide you with sufficient support." The Prime Minister responded with a smile, trying to divert the topic away from military spending. "However, the most important thing now is how can we jointly deal with the monster crisis in front of us?"

"No, no, no, it's better to talk about military spending first. After all, how can hungry soldiers fight a good war?"

There was an unquestionable determination in Xia Ling's smile. He shook his head slowly, gently blocking the Prime Minister's attempt to change the subject.

“Mr. Prime Minister, you are right. It is indeed urgent to jointly deal with the youkai crisis. But as I said just now, a hungry army cannot fight effectively.

We need to ensure that our soldiers, our agents, have the resources and support to be as effective as possible in this fight.”

The Prime Minister's expression froze slightly. He obviously did not expect Xia Ling to raise the issue of military expenditure so directly. However, he quickly regained his composure and responded with a smile:
"Director Xia, rest assured that our island government will fully support your actions. Regarding the military expenditure issue, I will immediately consult with the relevant departments to ensure that we can provide you with sufficient support in the shortest possible time.

After all, our goal is the same, which is to eliminate monsters and protect the safety of the people of the island nation."

Upon hearing this, Xia Ling nodded with satisfaction.

"Very good, Mr. Prime Minister. I believe that under your leadership, the island government will be able to provide us with the necessary support. Then, we can start discussing the specific action plan."

As he spoke, Xia Ling took out a draft action plan that he had prepared long ago from his pocket and handed it to the Prime Minister.

The draft lists in detail the action steps, goals, and resources required for their upcoming actions on the island nation.

The Prime Minister took the draft and read it carefully, his brows sometimes furrowed and sometimes relaxed, obviously thinking carefully about every detail.

"Director Xia, this action plan is very detailed and thorough. I fully agree with your plan and will fully cooperate with your actions.

However, I still want to remind you that these monsters are not ordinary enemies. They have powerful strength and strange abilities. Therefore, we must be careful when we act to ensure that nothing goes wrong. "

Xia Ling smiled and spoke.

"You don't need to worry about this. Just do what I say."

(End of this chapter)