Chapter 82, The value of living
Bradford decided to run away.
If I don’t delay, I’ll run away tonight.
He didn't dare to bring too many things. Although he had considerable wealth in Fuxing City, these physical belongings would obviously hinder his actions. If you carry it with you, it will be inconvenient to escape.
His greatest wealth lies in his own life and the connections he has accumulated over the years of doing business. As long as you get out alive, you will come back after all your money is gone.
On the contrary, he spent a lot of money to give to his bodyguards and the mercenaries he recruited, and promised that as long as he could leave the city and go outside, there would be more money to give to these Bodyguards.
Operating at night, Bradford reached the northwest edge of the city.
This is not the gate of the city, but it is not impossible to leave the city.
With his many years of experience in doing business, he certainly has some special skills.
In the past, this passage dug from under the city wall to the outside through the sewer was used for smuggling. For some special goods that need to be imported or exported secretly, and for tax exemption, this method can save a lot of effort and money for these businesses that are not easy to see. Now, the passage will save Bradford's life.
After walking for half an hour in the dark sewer pipes and the secret passages dug out later, they arrived at the place.
A group of bodyguards took the lead, and someone climbed up the ladder and pushed open the top of the well.
This is not easy. The wellhead is sealed with mud to camouflage it. If you can't push it open, you have to insert a knife along the edge of the lid to loosen the soil.
Troublesome, but doable.
After working on it for a long time, the lid was pushed open and three bodyguards used it to get up. They held guns very professionally, alerted in three directions, and waited for the follow-up people to come up.
Soon, under the protection of two groups of bodyguards, Bradford arrived on the ground.
The sky was dark, and the surrounding environment was familiar to him since he had seen it many times, but it was just a little too quiet. In the past, after emerging from here, one could hear the noise from the outer city. Those poor people sometimes make a lot of noise at night to reflect their nightlife.
But this is normal.
We had just fought a war, so it was normal for us to be afraid of showing up at night due to fear. What's more, maybe the governor has instituted martial law outside the city.
While I was thinking wildly, the bodyguards who were behind me also came up.
"Go, go, go!"
Bradford urged.
Passing through the tunnel is not difficult; the next step is the most dangerous journey. It would take them at least half an hour to completely leave the outer city.
Only then can it be considered safe.
Before setting off again, they restored the cover of the secret passage wellhead to its original state. Otherwise, if someone saw it, wouldn't it be known that someone had escaped?
After they have done this, they will set off.
‘Shua’!
Two white searchlights shone extremely bright light on them.
At the same time, scoldings also came: "Put down your weapons! Kneel down and surrender!"
Bradford, who was stabbed so hard that he couldn't open his eyes and was in great pain, felt miserable.
He knew it was over.
He resigned to his fate, dropped the gun, and knelt on the ground, not daring to move.
But his bodyguards had mixed reactions.
Some people wanted to run away, while others faced the dazzling light and tried to fight back towards the place where the light came from. But the next moment, the characteristic "beep-beep" firing sound of the G9 rifle sounded.
Those who tried to run away and those who resisted were all dead.
……
On the way back to camp, the battalion commander of the second battalion of the Governor's Infantry Regiment, Perbov, laughed:
"Haha! I didn't expect that I would actually gain something! This secret news is really good!"
His adjutant was also beaming: "Yes, yes, it is really useful for the Governor to send someone to be that political commissar. I was a little reluctant when Cody was elected, but I didn't expect to get this job the next day. We got the news about the smuggling cave. We just wanted to give it a try, but it turned out to be really fruitful.”
"What did the arrested person say?"
"He said, he said he is a coalition member and he wants to see the Governor."
"Damn it, can I meet the Governor alone? But... I still need to report to the Governor and see if the Governor is willing to see this person. If he is willing, let a team of people push him over; if not... …Damn it, I don’t have any place to keep an eye on you, or else I’ll just kill you.”
Bradford, who was tied up and followed behind, was so frightened that he lost his mind.
"The Governor will definitely meet me! I know a lot of things! I will be very useful to the Governor!"
……
Bradford thought that his fate would not be revealed until the next day, but he did not expect that even though it was already late at night, Gu Hang had not rested yet and met him in the early morning.
This was a relief to Bradford.
The Governor is willing to see him, at least he won't be shot by the officer who caught him.
But it's far from time to relax.
Next, is the moment that truly determines fate.
Whether he can show his value or not will depend on the next few words.
If you want to live, you must show your value. He had to tell the governor that he was more useful alive than dead.
However, the conversation with the Governor this time was a bit beyond his expectations.
At the first sentence, he was said to be confused.
"Bradford, we met when I landed on the surface on the first day. That day I thought you were going to die in my hands because you looked disgusting when you smiled. Now it seems that I feel like Right.”
Bradford was dumbfounded: Why the hell was I laughing that day?
If this was the cause of death, it would be an injustice.
Before he could speak, Gu Hang continued: "I know you want to convince me to let you live, and you want to show your value. I will give you this opportunity, but I can first tell you the benefits of your death. This way , you can think about what you have to pay to replace these.”
Bradford swallowed nervously and listened to Gu Hang slowly speak:
"Next, I will carry out a major purge in Fuxing City. The performance of the entire alliance government agency has disappointed me in the past few months. How can we do good politics with you guys? So, I intend to arrest all coalition members and middle- and upper-level government employees, conduct public trials, and make your crimes known to the public..."
"I didn't..." Bradford couldn't help but tried to explain, but was interrupted by Gu Hang.
"I don't care, you will be guilty anyway. The people in the inner city of Fuxing City cannot live a better life, the people in the outer city have difficulty in providing food and clothing, and the whole world is in chaos. These are your original sins, and they will be woven into concrete lines. , an outrageous crime. And you will eventually pay the price for everything on the gallows. The people will feel happy, vented, and may feel scared, but in the end they will respect me more. Worry about being alone, there will be many people to accompany you on the journey.”
"After a comprehensive purge, the political situation in Fuxing City will take on a completely new look. I will promote some new officials. They have no roots or too many connections. They come up from the bottom and will become a new interest class. All their honors and disgrace will be Depending on me, they may not do well at the beginning due to their inexperience and lack of ability, but they will do their best to implement my will, and I will completely and completely control this city. , to carry out my plan to revitalize the city and, by extension, the entire world.”
"Okay, I'm done. Now it's you, Mr. Bradford. Are you smart enough to think of a reason why your life is more valuable than your death? I'm really looking forward to it. ”
(End of chapter)