Chapter 82, The Value of Living
Bradford decided to run away.
Don't delay, run tonight.
He didn't dare to bring too many things. Although he had a lot of wealth in Fuxing City, these physical possessions would obviously hinder his movements. It would be inconvenient to escape if he carried them with him.
His greatest wealth lies in his own life and the connections he has accumulated over the years of doing business. As long as he gets out alive, he can make a fortune even if he loses all his money.
On the contrary, he took out a lot of money and gave it to his bodyguards and the mercenaries he recruited, and promised that as long as they could leave the city and go outside, he would have more money to give to these bodyguards.
Moving at night, Bradford arrived at the northwest side of the city.
This is not the city gate, but it does not mean that you cannot leave the city.
With his many years of experience in business, he certainly has mastered some special channels.
In the past, this passage, which was dug from the city wall through the sewer, was used for smuggling. For some special goods that needed to be secretly imported or exported, and for tax exemption, this routine could save a lot of effort and money for these businesses that were not easy to see in the light. Now, this passage will save Bradford a life.
After walking for half an hour in the dark sewers and the secret passages that were subsequently dug, they finally arrived at their destination.
A group of bodyguards took the lead, someone climbed up the ladder and pushed open the wellhead on the top.
This is not easy, as the well mouth is sealed with soil for camouflage. If you can't push it open, you have to insert a knife along the edge of the lid and loosen the soil upwards.
It's a hassle, but it can be done.
After a long time, the lid was pushed open and three bodyguards went up. They were very professional with guns, guarding in three directions and waiting for the follow-up personnel to come up.
Soon, Bradford came to the ground under the protection of two groups of bodyguards in front and behind.
The sky was dark, and he had seen the surrounding environment many times before. It was very familiar, but a little too quiet. In the past, after coming out of here, he could hear the noise from the outer city. Those poor people sometimes made a lot of noise at night to reflect their nightlife.
But this is normal.
A war had just taken place, so it was normal for people to be afraid to show their heads at night. Moreover, the governor might have imposed martial law outside the city.
While I was daydreaming, the bodyguards who were guarding behind me also came up.
“Go, go, go!”
Bradford urged.
Passing through the tunnel was not difficult; the next step was the most dangerous. It would take them at least half an hour to completely leave the outer city.
Only then will we be safe.
Before setting off again, they restored the cover of the secret passage to its original state. Otherwise, if someone saw it, wouldn’t they know that someone had escaped?
When they have done this, they will set off.
"Swish!"
Two white searchlights shone extremely bright light on them.
At the same time, a shout was heard: "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 accepted his fate, dropped his gun, and knelt on the ground, not daring to move.
But his bodyguards had different reactions.
Some people tried to escape, while others braved the glaring light and tried to fight back towards the source of the light.
But the next moment, the characteristic "beep beep beep" sound of the G9 rifle's firing was heard.
Those who tried to run and those who resisted all died.
…
On the way back to the camp, the commander of the 2nd Battalion of the Governor-General's Infantry Regiment, Perbov, laughed:
"Haha! I didn't expect to get something! This secret passage information is really good!"
His adjutant was also beaming with joy: "Yes, yes, the Governor sent someone to be the political commissar, and it really worked. I was a little reluctant when Cody was elected, but I didn't expect to get the news of this smuggling tunnel the next day. Let's block it here. I originally wanted to give it a try, but it turned out to be fruitful!"
"Did the arrested person say anything?"
"Yes, he said he was a member of the Alliance and he wanted to see the Governor."
"Fuck, anyone can see the Governor? But... I'd better report it to the Governor and see if he is willing to see this person. If he is willing, send a team to take him over; if he is not willing... Damn, I have no place to watch him, so I might as well just shoot him."
Bradford, who was tied up and following behind, was terrified.
"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 hours of the morning.
This made Bradford feel relieved.
The Governor was willing to see me, at least he would not be shot by the officer who arrested me.
But it is far from time to relax.
Next is the moment that truly determines fate.
Whether he can demonstrate his value depends on the next few words.
If he wanted to live, he had to show his value. He had to tell the governor that he was more useful alive than dead.
However, this conversation with the Governor was a little beyond his expectations.
He was stunned by the first sentence.
"Bradford, we met on my first day on the surface. That day I felt that you would die in my hands because I hated the way you smiled. Now it seems that my feeling was right."
Bradford was dumbfounded: Why the hell did I laugh that day?
If this is the cause of death, it would be too unfair.
Without waiting for him to speak, Gu Hang continued, "I know you want to convince me to let you live, and you want to show your value. I'll give you this chance, but I can tell you the benefits of your death first. In this way, you can think about it in your heart, what you have to pay to replace these."
Bradford swallowed nervously and listened to Gu Hang slowly speaking:
"Next, I will conduct a major purge in Renaissance City. The performance of the entire Union government has disappointed me greatly in the past few months. How can I do politics well with a bunch of insects like you? Therefore, I plan to arrest all Union members and middle and upper-level government employees, and hold public trials to expose your crimes 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 Renaissance City cannot live a better life, the people in the outer city can hardly get enough food and clothing, and the whole world is in chaos. These are your original sins, and they will be woven into specific and outrageous crimes. In the end, you will pay the price for everything on the gallows. The people will feel happy, they will get a release, and they may also feel fear, but in the end they will respect me more. You don't have to worry about being alone, there will be many people to accompany you on the road."
"After a comprehensive cleansing, the political situation in Fuxing City will be completely renewed. I will promote some new officials. They have no foundation and are not involved in many things. They will come from the bottom and become a new class of profiteers. All their honor and disgrace depend on me. They may not do well at the beginning due to lack of experience and ability, but they will do their best to implement my will. And I will also completely and thoroughly control this city and implement my plan to revive the city and even the whole world."
"Okay, I've finished what I want to say. Now it's your turn, Mr. Bradford. Can you think of a reason why it's more valuable to live than to die? I'm looking forward to it."
(End of this chapter)
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