Warlords: Rising from the Northwest Border and Sweeping Across the Powers

Chapter 1246 Yan Shuangying's Warning

The interior of the elevator was spacious but plain, and Seckt noticed that this seemingly ordinary elevator was actually specially reinforced.

"Full metal protection, double steel plate," he looked around thoughtfully, "even this button is specially made to cut off the power in an emergency, right?"

An Yu smiled slightly and did not answer.

The elevator continued to go down, and Seckt could feel that the speed was quite fast, but it was unusually stable. Through the mechanical floor display, he saw the pointer was constantly moving, but it showed some inexplicable symbols, which were obviously some special code.

"At least several dozen meters," he estimated in his mind, "which is deeper than our basement in Berlin."

Finally, the elevator stopped.

When the elevator door opened, Seckt immediately noticed the change in the environment. Under the bright lights, a wide corridor stretched into the distance. Every few meters, there was a group of fully armed guards, all equipped with the latest Mauser pistols and rifles, watching everyone who passed by vigilantly.

"The alert level here," Sekter followed An Yu out of the elevator, "is much stricter than above."

On both sides of the corridor, some copper mirrors that look like decorations are actually used to observe people passing by. The lights on the ceiling are specially designed to ensure that there are no blind spots.

"I noticed," Sekter lowered his voice, "these guards are specially trained. If an emergency occurs, I'm afraid the entire area will be immediately blocked."

An Yu looked back at him and said, "Mr. Seckt's observation skills are amazing."

"It's a professional habit," Seckt shrugged, "but I have to say that your defense system is really impressive. This level of security can only be seen in top-secret facilities in Europe."

They passed through three iron gates, each of which was guarded by a special person and required a special pass. Seckt noticed that there was even a hint of gunpowder in the air, and it was obvious that there were more armed men in the dark.

&34；这里是&39；龙巢&39；的核心，&34；安雨终于开口解释，&34；也是整个华国情报系统的中枢。&34；

An Yu brought Sekt to a plain wooden door with no signature or logo on it.

&34;Knock, knock, knock. &34;An Yu knocked gently on the door.

"Come in." A gentle but dignified voice came from inside.

Sekt followed An Yu into the room and was immediately attracted by the person in front of him.

Yan Shuangying was standing in front of the window, with his back to the door. He was wearing a well-cut Zhongshan suit, with an upright figure, and even his back gave people a sense of majesty without anger.

Hearing footsteps, he turned around. Seckt then saw the appearance of the most mysterious intelligence chief in China - about 40 years old, with a square face, thick eyebrows and big eyes, and a sharp gaze with a bit of elegance. There was a faint smile on the corner of his mouth, which made people unpredictable.

"Special Envoy Sekt," Yan Shuangying said in fluent German, "I have long heard of your name. Please forgive me for inviting you in this way. There are some things that are not suitable for formal occasions."

His voice was gentle and powerful, with a special magnetism that made people unconsciously want to trust him. But as a veteran intelligence officer, Seckt sensed a deeper edge beneath this superficial kindness.

This seemingly elegant man reveals a special temperament in his every move - that is the alertness and composure that only people who have been walking on the edge of a knife for years can have.

"It's my honor to meet Director Yan," Seckt bowed slightly, "but I'm curious, what's the matter that has made you mobilize so many people?"

Yan Shuangying smiled and gestured for him to sit down: "Come and try some Chinese tea. We'll chat slowly."

Seckt sat down opposite him and watched Yan Shuangying skillfully brew tea. Every movement of the intelligence chief was graceful and calm, as if he was not meeting a foreign envoy, but an old friend.

Yan Shuangying brewed the tea with graceful movements, and the aroma of tea rose in the air.

"The Sekt envoy," he said as he poured the tea, "what do you think of the aroma of this tea?"

"Very good," Seckt took the cup, "It smells like the best Longjing tea."

"As expected of a veteran diplomat," Yan Shuangying smiled, "You even know so much about tea leaves. But..." He paused, "Some things are better left unsaid."

Sekt raised his eyebrows slightly: "What does Director Yan mean by this?"

"For example," Yan Shuangying put down the teapot and looked at Sekt with a sharp gaze, "the conversation you had with Sergei a few days ago."

"Oh?" Seckt pretended to be puzzled, "It was just an ordinary diplomatic meeting."

"Really?" Yan Shuangying shook his head slightly, "Telling Sergei that Hidler is willing to cease fire, this is not an ordinary meeting."

Seckt's hand paused for a moment, but soon returned to normal: "It seems Director Yan is well-informed."

"This is my job," Yan Shuangying said calmly, "but Envoy Sekt, do you think it is a wise choice to provoke Tsarist Russia at this critical juncture?"

He picked up the teacup, his eyes deep: "Some fires are easy to light but difficult to put out."

Seckt was silent for a moment before he said, "Director Yan is warning me?"

"No," Yan Shuangying smiled, "I'm just reminding an old friend. After all, the situation in the Far East is already complicated enough, and there is no need to add any new variables."

His tone remained gentle, but the warning in his words was obvious.

"I understand," Sekte nodded, "but I'm curious, why did Director Yan come to talk about this in person?"

"Because," Yan Shuangying put down his teacup, "some things are better for me to say. This way, everyone can keep their dignity, what do you think?"

Yan Shuangying snapped his fingers lightly.

An Yu immediately pulled out a report from the folder, pushed up his glasses, and began to state in a calm tone:

"Special Envoy Sekt, you arrived at Beilongcheng Airport at 34:34 am five days ago, on a special plane of the Bird Empire that took off from Berlin. After getting off the plane, you first went to the Bird Empire Embassy and met with Ambassador Hilko for forty minutes."

"At noon, you had lunch at Caesar's Western Restaurant and ordered a Beef Wellington with a glass of 34 Bordeaux red wine. During the meal, a man who claimed to be a reporter from the Beilongcheng Daily wanted to interview you, but you declined. "

Sekt's expression began to become solemn.

"Three days ago, late at night, you went to the Russian Embassy and met with Minister Sergei. The meeting lasted two hours and seven minutes. Before leaving, you took away two bottles of vodka from Sergei, both produced in 34."

"The next day, accompanied by Ambassador Silko, you went to the opera house to watch Carmen. After the show, you wanted to go to a nightclub, but changed your mind and returned to the embassy."

&34;Yesterday morning, you...&34;

"That's enough," Seckt raised his hand to interrupt, "I understand what Director Yan means."

Yan Shuangying smiled and said, "An Yu, show the more detailed report to the Sekt envoy."

An Yu handed over another document. Seckt opened it and his face changed immediately. The document not only recorded his every move, but also the content of his mumbling in the room.

"Impressive," Seckt closed the file, "It seems that Director Yan is in control of my every move in Beilong City."

"I don't deserve it," Yan Shuangying poured another cup of tea for Seckt, "This is just part of our job. After all, this is Beilong City, the heart of China. We must pay special attention to any action that may affect the situation."

Seckt looked at the teacup in front of him and suddenly laughed: "I began to understand why even our head of state said that China's intelligence system is a troublesome opponent."

"Thank you for your compliment, Special Envoy Sekt," Yan Shuangying still maintained a gentle smile, "We are just doing what we should do. However, I believe that a smart person like Mr. Special Envoy must understand why I invited you to have tea today."

Sekt picked up the teacup and nodded thoughtfully. The taste of this cup of tea would probably linger in his mind for a long time.