Rebirth 2014: I, the King of Criminal Investigation

Chapter 461 Just go and kill him!

One should consider all aspects of a problem.

Therefore, putting yourself in someone else's shoes is an essential step.

Since the other side is a top-tier agent, how could they not consider avoiding our key defensive positions?

However, the other side chose this seemingly shortcut, but in fact the most dangerous route, to approach the test area.

"We had thought about this problem before."

Li Mingzhao replied:

"It's like besieging a city. Even though you know the shortcut is well-guarded, you'll still try it."

"If we can't even get through the shortcuts, it will be even more difficult in other places."

"Moreover, looking from the outside in, the entire test area was surrounded by armed police, and there was no weak point to get around."

This is the difference between national security and public security... Yu Dazhang felt that Li Mingzhao's analysis was too one-sided.

Beijing Guoan's thinking was limited to offense and defense.

Police officers have to consider many factors when solving cases.

Often, when faced with a point of doubt, detectives will come up with dozens of hypotheses, then refute them one by one, and finally find the most logical possibility.

Even so, it cannot be completely determined in the end.

"Weaknesses are not something you can see; you have to verify them yourself."

Yu Dazhang pondered for a moment before slowly saying:

"As it turns out, the other side did suffer heavy losses this time. Although some of our side were also injured, relatively speaking, we can say that we won this firefight."

In his view, such an outcome was predictable.

Any soldier with combat experience could easily predict this outcome.

After all, the gap between the two sides is not that big, and Beijing Guoan also has the advantage of playing on home ground.

Therefore, from any perspective, the other side should not have chosen this forest as their entry point.

Yu Dazhang doesn't believe that top-level agents would make such basic mistakes.

If that's the case, then the other party must have some ulterior motive.

At this moment, he stared at the opposite hillside, his mind racing.

One hypothesis after another flashed through his mind, but he quickly rejected them.

In the end, only three plausible guesses remained:
1. They are overconfident in their abilities.

They had already clashed with Beijing Guoan before, and not only did they escape unscathed, they also inflicted casualties on Guoan.

Habitual thinking.

Therefore, they believed that even if they took this risky path, they could still successfully break through the National Security Bureau's defenses.

2. This is just a bait.

Their real breakthrough lies elsewhere.

The reason they went this way was actually a feint attack, deliberately designed to let us discover them. This way, they could both test our firepower and draw our attention.

3. What other special plans or purposes do they have?

The encounter in the grove was a deliberate act of suicide.

This is how they convey their determination to us.

After thinking it over and over, Yu Dazhang couldn't think of any other possibilities.

But judging from these three points alone, the other party seems a bit foolish.

Have you analyzed the other party's current mindset?

When Yu Dazhang asked this question, his eyes were fixed on the opposite hillside.

There were two pine trees that stood out prominently. He had a habit of staring at a reference point when he was thinking, as if that would bring him inspiration.

"Of course I've analyzed it."

Li Mingzhao replied:

"It's clear that they won't give up until they achieve their goal, otherwise they wouldn't be so persistent. They're definitely going to fight to the bitter end."

That's right, this is the impression the other side wants to leave on us... Yu Dazhang felt that Li Mingzhao, the person involved, gave the most direct impression.

Next, we just need to analyze why the other party deliberately wanted to leave this impression.

Yu Dazhang fell into deep thought once again.

This is the time when you need to use your brain the most.

Many veteran criminal investigators often find themselves unconsciously falling into a "theoretical" state when analyzing cases.

They thought they had all the details under control, but that wasn't actually the case. Because you never know what clues might be hidden behind those seemingly insignificant details.

Unbeknownst to him, Yu Dazhang had been standing there for over an hour.

At the same time, he kept staring at the opposite hillside, as if he couldn't think without looking at those two pine trees.

Li Mingzhao quietly stayed by his side without making a sound, afraid of disturbing his thoughts.

He had no doubt about Da Zhang's abilities.

Someone who can solve several special cases in a row must have a unique perspective and approach to problems.

Why leave the impression of being determined to fight to the bitter end?

Yu Dazhang came up with dozens of reasons to address this issue, but he rejected them one by one.

Fighting to the bitter end is definitely not their goal.

It's impossible for them to rush in; they don't have the strength yet.

Their path to infiltration has also been blocked by the National Security Bureau.

What other methods do they have to achieve their goal?

After thinking it over, Yu Dazhang changed his approach again.

Yes, achieving their goal is their ultimate objective.

All strategies and conspiracies serve this goal.

Since we can't get in...

An idea suddenly popped into Da Zhang's mind.

Knock on the mountain and shake the tiger!

They wanted to use this desperate approach to force us to relocate our researchers, and then intercept them en route.

Controlling the researchers is equivalent to mastering the core technology.

Therefore, the target is people!
"Have we considered relocating the people?" Yu Dazhang suddenly asked.

This is the most critical issue right now.

If we are already preparing to relocate these researchers, then we have fallen into their trap.

"I have considered that."

Li Mingzhao answered truthfully:

"After all, dragging this out indefinitely is not a long-term solution. If the other side were to actually infiltrate, the consequences would be too severe."

"As you just saw, there are two academicians inside, both of whom are national treasures. We can't afford to make any mistakes."

As expected... Although he guessed the other party's intentions, Yu Dazhang did not feel much relieved.

Just as Li Mingzhao said, we can't keep dragging this on.

"How can foreign agents be so arrogant on our own turf!"

Yu Dazhang suddenly became angry:

"Why not organize the army to search the mountains?!"

"They must be lurking in the nearby mountains, waiting for an opportunity to strike. If all else fails, we'll send bombers to carpet bomb all the surrounding mountains. I refuse to believe we can't wipe them out!"

In his view, this is the most direct and effective method.

Since we know the other party is nearby, why be polite? Let's just take them down. Why waste time thinking of a plan?

"are you crazy!"

Li Mingzhao stared wide-eyed and said:
"If it were that easy to solve, we wouldn't need to be here. We could just drop a nuclear bomb and do a nuclear test at the same time."

He became more and more agitated as he spoke, and his voice grew louder and louder:
"But look where this is, the experimental zone. Everything here is a top state secret."

"If the army comes to search the mountain, this place will be completely exposed."

Li Mingzhao took a deep breath, trying to calm himself down, and then said:

“Look at those armed police officers down there. Every single one of them has gone through layers of screening before they were qualified to come here. I even vouch for your presence here with my life.”

He knew that Yu Dazhang said such irrational things because he was under too much pressure.

As for the suggestion to send bombers, he simply couldn't be bothered to explain.

If they bomb their own test zones on their own territory, what's the point of having national security?

Just as he was about to continue his ideological work, Yu Dazhang suddenly spoke up:
"There's a Voldemort on the opposite mountain!"

"What?" Li Mingzhao didn't understand.

Yu Dazhang blinked, then pointed to the opposite hillside and said:
"There's a person lying on the right side of those two pine trees."

(End of this chapter)