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Fang Zhenhua was sitting on the sofa in the corner, holding a glass of champagne and with his legs crossed.
Brigadier General Marcos walked over.
"Director Fang, why don't you go have a drink with the others?"
"I prefer quiet."
Fang Zhenhua smiled and clinked glasses with him, but his gaze remained fixed on the white man.
Brigadier General Marcos seemed to have noticed Fang Zhenhua's gaze, so he asked with some curiosity.
"Director Fang seems to be looking at that person?"
"No, it was just by accident."
Are you curious about this person, or do you know him?
"Since you say so, General, then you must be very familiar with him?"
"Yes, I am indeed very familiar with him, or rather, many upper-class people in Minbu are no strangers to him. His status is also very important, which is why he was able to attend today's banquet."
"Oh? Who is he?"
Brigadier General Marcos remained silent for a moment, while Fang Zhenhua smiled.
"If Your Excellency finds this inconvenient, then just pretend I didn't say anything."
"There's nothing inconvenient about it. His identity is indeed extraordinary. He's the CIA's East Asia director, named William Walden, and he's been in Luzon for several years."
Luzon is essentially the US's lackey, and Marcos is eager to cling to the US's coattails.
So, a CIA director, despite his special and sensitive position, was able to operate openly in Luzon.
Nobody in Luzon cares about this.
However, Brigadier General Marcos's words gave Fang Zhenhua a sudden inspiration.
No wonder he was so familiar with it.
William Walden later became the CIA director and also served as America's vice president.
This is a truly important person!
(William Walden, from the American TV series Homeland)
Upon seeing this person, Fang Zhenhua immediately had some novel ideas.
He planted a mole on the Russian side, namely Dimitri Orlov.
So how could Fang Zhenhua, as one of the two superstars in the world, show favoritism?
We must plant a nail in the US, and the more the better.
William Walden gave Fang Zhenhua a chance.
Chapter 67 Walden is up to something
In an unassuming high-rise apartment building in Manila.
This is the CIA's base in Luzon, also known as the CIA Manila station. William Walden returned here directly after attending the banquet.
Upon seeing Walden, Manila Station Master Saul Berenson immediately came to greet him.
"Sir, did you have fun at the banquet today?"
"No, I'm not happy at all. I don't want Luzon and the north to be too close. Do you understand what I mean?"
This era is still at the height of the Cold War. Although the United States and the major Eastern power have entered a honeymoon period, this is only based on national interests.
Essentially, the two countries are completely opposite in terms of ideology and system. If it weren't for the Soviet Union leading the way, this honeymoon period would never have happened.
And indeed, this was the case. After the collapse of the Soviet Union, the United States quickly turned its attention to the great Eastern power.
That Cold War mentality has taken deep root in the minds of American politicians, and William Walden, the CIA’s East Asia director, is a typical example of such a Cold War politician.
"Sir, what are you planning to do?"
“I think they’re being too active right now, which isn’t good for the US, so I’m planning to do something about it.”
"For example, by using Marcos to sabotage this arms deal, what do you think?"
For Marcos, he now has multiple escape routes, but among these escape routes, the American route is the core key.
For Marcos, the choice between cultivating good relations with the major Eastern power or with the Americans was not difficult.
Walden's plan was precisely this: to give Marcos a blank check and then, like a troublemaker, sabotage the cooperation.
This is one of the most common practices of the CIA around the world, and it was all too familiar to Walden.
Saul Berenson thought for a moment, and finally nodded. From his perspective, he agreed with Walden's opinion.
Cold War mentality was perfectly normal for US officials at this time; they had not forgotten McCarthyism.
"Sir, are you planning to go directly to Marcos?"
"Some things don't require me to take the initiative; a promise made indirectly is enough, isn't it? I shouldn't need to do this kind of thing, right?"
“I understand. I will contact Marcos’ nephew and give him a promise, but on the condition that cooperation with the northern country be cancelled.”
"Sol, do you know what? Of all the intelligence station chiefs in East Asia, I have the highest hopes for you. Keep up the good work."
Solberensen volunteered to take on the task, and Walden readily offered a grand promise.
After Saul approached Brigadier General Marcos, Fang Zhenhua and his team keenly sensed the change in the Luzon government's attitude.
Inside the hotel, Fang Zhenhua and a few others gathered together to discuss the recent stance of the Luzon government.
Gong Kaichen was the first to speak.
"I contacted Brigadier General Marcos, but the information I received from him suggests that the President seems to have some other considerations, so it will be postponed."
Zheng Bingyi flicked his cigarette and then asked.
Did they specify a time?
"That's strange. Everything was fine before, how could it suddenly change in such a short time? There must be some reason we don't know about. Zhenhua, what do you think?"
Pei Yihong turned to look at Fang Zhenhua.
Fang Zhenhua leaned back quietly on the sofa, playing with the lighter in his hand. Pei Yihong's words didn't catch him off guard. Zhao Mengsheng gently nudged him.
"Zhenhua, I'm asking you a question!"
After Fang Zhenhua realized what was happening, he looked at everyone and said...
"Actually, I've been thinking about what the reason might be, and I think I've figured it out."
"What clue?"
"On the day of the banquet, I was sitting alone in a corner when I noticed a strange man in the room. Brigadier General Marcos told me that this man was William Walden, the CIA’s East Asia director."
The people present were all shrewd and astute.
As soon as Fang Zhenhua said that, they immediately realized what he meant.
Gong Kaichen asked directly.
"Zhenhua, are you saying the CIA is behind this?"
"I can't think of any other reason besides them. These bastards love to do this kind of thing. We must not think that we are in a honeymoon period with the Americans and let our guard down. If it weren't for the Russians, the Americans would be the first to target us."
"Zhenhua, what are you going to do?"
Zheng Bingyi asked a question.
"The one who tied the knot must untie it. In my opinion, this matter is definitely related to William Walden, so I plan to use their own methods against them and plant a nail in the American camp."
"Just like how you turned Dimitri? You want to turn Walden?"
“That’s right. I’ve already figured out how to turn Walden against us. Next, I will use all my resources to take Walden under control first, and then I have plenty of ways to slowly mold him until he is willing to serve us.”
All the forces refer to the agents of the Third Bureau, the special forces soldiers of Wolf Fang, and the top experts of the Imperial Guard.
The agents of the Third Bureau first obtained a photo of Walden. Then, the soldiers of the Wolf Fang Special Forces and several top agents from the inner circle joined forces to lay a trap throughout Manila, with the aim of capturing William Walden without anyone knowing.
Walden never imagined that his opponent would choose such a drastic measure as to overturn the table.
As the head of the CIA, Walden naturally had bodyguards.
However, he had a lover in Manila, and Walden didn't usually bring anyone with him when they went to meet.
This situation was immediately noticed by the people monitoring him and then reported back to Fang Zhenhua.
Fang Zhenhua immediately ordered that they first check how many people knew about Walden, Walden's mistress.
Those monitoring them discovered that Walden came four times a month, averaging once a week.
He was always alone, with no one by his side.
Based on this intelligence, Fang Zhenhua analyzed that very, very few people knew about this mistress.
Or perhaps Walden simply didn't want others to know that he had a mistress in Manila.
It was precisely for this reason that Fang Zhenhua was given a huge opportunity.
He immediately ordered his agents to raid Walden's home when he met with his mistress again.
Not only do they need to control Walden, but they also need to capture his mistress.
A large net is being drawn toward Walden.
Chapter 68 Singing the National Anthem
In Manila, Walden once again visited his mistress's residence.
The operatives immediately reported the news to Fang Zhenhua, who then had the necessary items prepared before personally heading to Walden's mistress's house.
He wants to take command personally.
Just as Walden was working hard, the door was suddenly opened and seven or eight people barged in, almost scaring Walden to death.
"Who are you? What do you want to do?"
Fang Zhenhua glanced at the situation before him, shook his head, and thought, "These foreign devils aren't that big, are they?"
As he spoke, he waved and called out.
"Tie these two up and take them away."
The place they were taken to was the embassy's safe house in Manila, a place known only to the ambassador and military attaché.
After arriving at the safe house, Walden's mistress was locked in another room, while he himself was blindfolded.
When he saw Fang Zhenhua, his face showed an extremely shocked expression.
"Are you from the East?"
This time, Fang Zhenhua did not wear a mask, but met with Walden openly and honestly.
After listening to Walden's words, he sat down opposite him with an air of nonchalance and crossed his legs.
"I'm asking you, did you do what Marcos did?"
"I don't understand what you're saying, I know nothing."
"Are you afraid to admit your mistakes? Besides you, is there anyone else who would disrupt our business? Can you tell us about any changes in your policies towards our country?"
"No comment. And I'm warning you, if you don't release me soon, I'll report this to the authorities as soon as I leave. If you anger the United States, no one in your country can protect you."
Walden was not only stubborn but also extremely arrogant.
However, his arrogant attitude is also incomprehensible, because in the eyes of most Americans, our country is now more like begging the Americans.
It is we who cannot live without the United States, not the other way around.
They don't think about strategic issues; their deep-rooted arrogance is on full display in these foreigners.
Therefore, Fang Zhenhua has his own unique way of dealing with this arrogance and haughtiness.
"So uncooperative?"
"What right do you have to ask me to cooperate? I'm the head of the CIA, someone you can't afford to offend."
Fang Zhenhua stared at Walden for a long while before muttering to himself.