New Order Plan

Lu Jiangsheng did not immediately agree to Qin Dahai's request.

He sat there, quickly recovering from the shock of the photograph, his face calm as still water.

Qin Dahai frowned, paused for a few seconds, and then replied, "We haven't obtained conclusive evidence yet."

"Rome wasn't built in a day, so don't rush, take it slow."

Lu Jiangsheng sighed softly and waved his hand, gesturing for Qin Dahai to sit down and talk.

His gaze swept across the window, where several streaks of lightning pierced the clouds, causing his heart to clench and his breathing to quicken.

Three years have passed, but the horrific scene at the Binhai Shipyard is still etched in his heart, causing him immense pain whenever he thinks of it.

The beam of light from the "Prism" descended from the sky, leveling the shipyard and leaving no trace of the bodies of hundreds of technicians.

The flagship "Eye of the Storm," which had consumed a great deal of manpower and resources and embodied the hard work and expectations of countless people, was lost in its infancy.

He received the news that day and rushed to the scene in a panic.

When he arrived, all that remained was a raging inferno, scorched earth, and the mournful cries of the "eye of the storm" wreckage.

He stood there, his mind blank, anger and sorrow churning within him.

He knew perfectly well that this was the "masterpiece" of his competitor.

He anticipated that his opponent would resort to any means necessary, even assassination, if things went poorly for him, and he made preparations accordingly.

But he never expected that the other party would be so utterly depraved in order to continue to hold power.

The fire destroyed the hearts and minds of the United Party, but it also forged Lu Jiangsheng's unwavering resolve.

He vowed to oust the ruling Guardian Party, which had been in power for fifteen years, thoroughly purge these corrupt bastards, and eliminate all the harmful elements within the coalition government!

Even though the ruling party has been established for a long time and is deeply rooted, he will fight them to the end.

He believed that the defeat was only temporary, so he chose to give up the election and wait for the right opportunity.

Sure enough, after three years of calm, the public who were furious back then began to rethink a question: who would be the next victim of the "Prism" attack?

Should we continue to support the Guardian Party in a Cold War confrontation or support the Coalition Party in seeking peace?

Twenty years of hot war, thirty years of cold war—the coalition government suffered heavy losses, and the world has endured long and bitter conflict...

And so, he succeeded this year.

His coalition party won the election by a single vote.

But this is just the beginning.

"But it wasn't all for naught. I found a very interesting young man, and my gut feeling tells me that he will be the one to bring down those bastards."

Qin Dahai said with a sharp look in his eyes and a very certain tone.

Lu Jiangsheng snapped out of his daze, a look of curiosity in his eyes.

"Oh? Since I've caught your eye, Qin Dahai, I'd really like to know more about me."

"His name is Jiang Qingshan. He used to be one of our scouts infiltrating Independent Star City. Three years ago, he was betrayed by the insects of the General Intelligence Bureau..."

Qin Dahai introduced Jiang Qingshan with admiration and anticipation in his eyes.

Lu Jiangsheng interrupted halfway through the conversation, as if suddenly remembering something, saying, "Wait a minute..."

"Yes, Mr. President, he is my son's captain."

Qin Dahai knew what Lu Jiangsheng was going to ask, and answered the question without hesitation.

His son, Qin Lei, was also a member of the New Order squad.

Lu Jiangsheng was silent for a moment, then said solemnly, "They are all commendable. I will inform the diplomatic corps tomorrow and have them negotiate with the Xingcheng authorities to see if they can be recovered..."

"No need, Mr. President."

Qin Dahai declined Lu Jiangsheng's offer and said with a resolute expression, "For decades, countless naval soldiers have sacrificed their lives in deep space to protect their homeland. My son is nothing special."

"I knew you'd say that."

Lu Jiangsheng nodded and sighed, expressing his deep admiration for his old comrade-in-arms.

At that moment, the Secretary-General knocked on the door.

Several waitresses wearing headsets brought over hot meals.

Two bowls of tomato and egg noodles and three cold side dishes.

Taking the opportunity, Lu Jiangsheng changed the subject, jokingly saying, "I've given you special treatment today."

"It seems the mess left by the Guardian Party is more serious than I thought."

Qin Dahai sighed in a very serious tone.

Lu Jiangsheng picked up his bowl of noodles, exchanged a smile with Qin Dahai, and began to eat and chat, just like when they were partners on the "October" ship.

"That young man you mentioned is quite good. I trust your judgment. If he's willing to join the United Party, you can be his introducer."

"That kid is very cautious. I invited him to do something for me, but he still hasn't given me an answer."

"This is a good thing."

"That's true."

"You don't need to worry about the joint parliament. Although the Guardian Party still holds a majority of seats, I will persuade the other opposition parties to reject the impeachment motion."

Lu Jiangsheng reassured Qin Dahai.

Although many departments and agencies remain under the control of the ruling party, he has already made inroads in the coalition parliament.

The United Party's seats are growing stronger.

It shouldn't be long before he's able to take control of parliament.

However, the Guardian Party's counterattack is also quite fierce, and the road ahead is very arduous.

"It's really like walking on thin ice; you need to be careful."

Qin Dahai glanced at his old friend with his gray hair and gave him a word of advice with a concerned expression.

They were about the same age, but in just a few years, Jiang Sheng looked much older than him.

"Haha! It's rare to hear someone like you, Qin Dahai, say something like that."

Lu Jiangsheng chuckled and teased.

Back when we were partners on the ship, they never cared about him this much, and they would often drag him out and shoot him.

Qin Dahai coughed twice and said, "Times have changed. You are now the president. My concern for you is my concern for the coalition government."

Lu Jiangsheng smiled without saying a word, and silently picked out the eggs from his bowl and gave them to Qin Dahai.

Qin Dahai paused, but didn't say anything more.

Lu Jiangsheng got up and paced back and forth in the room for a few steps. After standing by the window and pondering for a long time, he frowned and said, "Try to secretly confirm with that Liu Minzhong first. If it's true, don't do anything to him for the time being."

Qin Dahai put down his chopsticks, his gaze somewhat surprised.

He knew that what was needed most right now was stability, and that if Liu Minzhong's matter were made public, it would definitely cause a huge uproar and unrest.

But... he didn't know if he was overthinking it, but he seemed to hear something else in his old friend's words.

"What if he commits a crime?"

Qin Dahai stood up and asked, looking at Lu Jiangsheng's back.

Lu Jiangsheng remained silent for a moment, then walked up to Qin Dahai and said in an unequivocal tone, "Execute him secretly!"

"I see."

"Da Hai, you have to take things one step at a time. Your most important task right now is to establish yourself outside, then investigate all the shady dealings of the Intelligence Bureau and bring these traitors who collude with outsiders to justice!"

"I will."

Qin Dahai stood at attention with his chest out.

Lu Jiangsheng took a step back, straightened his back, and solemnly saluted.

Qin Dahai's investigation team was actually a direct force he had prepared, whose main task was to take down the intelligence bureau controlled by the Guardian Party.

His ultimate goal was to completely reorganize the General Intelligence Agency and reclaim the lost power.

This investigation team is the core of the reserve team, and Qin Dahai will become the first leader of the new organization.

"I'm leaving." Qin Dahai nodded and took his leave.

Lu Jiangsheng escorted Qin Dahai to the stairwell and watched him leave.