Chapter Four Hundred and Twenty Seven: Conviction and Regret
Since Cozmo's rebellion and the merger of the branch station with the Workers' Mutual Aid Association, Bash, this precious revolutionary force, has reorganized its work in a real sense and resumed operation for the first time.
In the evening, Stuart, who had been out all afternoon, and Connie rushed back before the curfew.
After interrogating Cozmo's address, they were able to contact more than eighty old comrades from the sub-station in less than half a day.
These senior comrades, who had been hiding in different places in Winterfort for two or three months, had been waiting for the Station Master to lead them to defeat the Scavengers and the Bash government. However, what they did not expect was that Cozmo had already betrayed them.
News of the revolution.
Although it was difficult to accept, fortunately, the famous comrade Verac took over the important task. After they showed different reactions to Cozmo's betrayal, they finally responded unanimously to Verac's order and would report to him within one to two days.
Peace Street Collection.
Oscar took Vladislav and Arseny to carry out propaganda work in Peace Street.
Due to the high-pressure policy implemented by Winterfort, the citizens of the International Equality Alliance have turned a blind eye to the International Equality League. In addition to causing panic, reckless publicity or disclosure of identities is very likely to prompt citizens to report to the patrol team in order to protect themselves. Therefore, Oscar cautiously targeted early
Contact several previously promising candidates.
If we want to recruit new members on a larger scale and expand the strength of the station in the future, we can only wait for the public's impression of the International Equality Alliance to change and realize that only struggle can have a future.
Since Clark has not returned yet, Quentin, who is responsible for preparing a new secret site with him, borrows the identity of others to ensure efficiency, and begins to purchase and rent houses near Peace Street, and stockpile various supplies for the long-term battle in Winterfort.
Make preparations.
Over at the main station, the news was also sent back half an hour after Victor sent the telegram.
Boyin, chairman of the International Equality League, was shocked by the betrayal of the revolution by branch director Cozmo. He later expressed condolences to the fallen comrades and affirmed the contributions of Verak and a group of young comrades.
At the end of the telegram, Boyin gave an instruction to Verak, asking Verak to assess the situation, counterattack, or evacuate in time to retain the revolutionary forces. Any assistance needed can be reported to the main station as soon as possible, and the main station will also give priority to approval.
Fully support the revolutionary work of the sub-station.
"...the main station will give priority to the application for sub-stations and provide us with various supports to the maximum extent to help the sub-stations carry out reconstruction work and follow-up activities."
Late at night, in the cubicle, Verak held the telegram and read out the contents of the telegram to the comrades present.
"If there is someone at the main station, I will feel at ease." Oscar, who had been busy for most of the day, looked a little tired. After listening to the contents of the telegram, he relaxed a lot.
Headquarters of the International Equality Alliance.
The biggest material support behind them and the biggest spiritual support in their hearts.
As long as Boyin is still there, as long as the main station is still there, no matter how difficult it is here in Bash, their strength seems to never be exhausted and can be continuously unleashed to fight the old forces and the bourgeoisie to the end.
"Many comrades will arrive one after another tomorrow. In addition to their respective tasks, everyone must also spare some energy to safely place them around Heping Street." Verak arranged the work again, "In addition, we will be cleaning up the positions.
It is very clear over there that we will also have to evacuate in a day or two. In short, within two to three days, we will change the positions of all comrades and quietly let the scavengers lose control of our movements.
"
"clear."
"clear."
Several people said in unison.
"Within the next few days, the war may end at any time, and the scavengers may notice our anomalies at any time. By then, Winterfort is most likely to close the city and conduct a blanket search in the city. We must be prepared to experience the cold winter.
." Verak continued, "Of course, hiding blindly is still too passive. I thought of a way this afternoon. Maybe we can avoid city closures and searches. Even if it doesn't work, we can reduce the intensity of the government in this regard."
Stuart looked very serious, taking notes while listening.
Afraid of being unsafe when alone, Cozmo, who was specially tied up in a cubicle, felt a strange feeling in his heart while listening to everyone's deliberations.
An idea slowly came to his mind.
If he had not betrayed the revolution and had received support from people like Verak and others, would the sub-station be different today?
Verak had no time to guess what Cozmo was thinking. He explained his thoughts to others in detail: "Maxim still doesn't know that we are gradually getting out of control, let alone when we saw through Cozmo.
Disguise, then we can send a small team of people to leave Winterfort and return to Shiling City. When the war is over, or after Maxim notices our abnormality, he will carry out revolutionary activities in Shiling City and create our
They all have already left Winterfort and moved to nearby cities for development."
"This way Maxim has no reason to seal off Winterfort and conduct a rigorous search." Vladislav's eyes lit up.
"Yes." Verak glanced at Cozmo, "Cozmo said that he and Maxim reported our plan to withdraw from Winterfort and develop into towns near Winterfort. Maxim felt that we could annihilate them all immediately.
We, therefore, did not take this matter to heart. This shows that the Shiling City side is still safe, and it will not be difficult to organize some revolutionary activities there to attract the attention of the scavengers."
"I think the feasibility is quite high, so...you decided to stay in Winterhold and develop, right?" Quentin got an important message from Verak's words.
Verak wanted to send a small group of people out to attract attention, so that the scavengers would mistakenly think that the sub-station had withdrawn from Winterfort and began to be active outside. This meant that he decided to leave the large force on the revolutionary front line of Winterfort and continue fighting.
Already.
This is completely different from the results they studied some time ago.
"Yes." Verak nodded and responded directly to his latest idea, "We decided to withdraw from Winterfort because we couldn't distinguish between ourselves and the enemy internally and could not exert the power of the sub-station. Moreover, we were in the clear and clear.
Dolph is in the dark. Now that the situation has reversed, we have reintegrated our forces and have a way to hide and seize the initiative, then Winterfort can still stay."
"Then do you have any predictions about the next step?" Quentin asked.
"If we can successfully make Maxim think that we have left Winterfort, then the scavengers will be of little significance in Winterfort. Then there are only two choices left for them, either to go to Shilling City or even more
The local government will track us down or disband us on the spot. Anyway, no matter where we are
This is a choice. By then, Winterfort will no longer be as nervous as it is now." Verak has not thought about it yet, but he sees that there will be opportunities everywhere at that time. "Without the scavengers and patrol teams, Winterfort will not be as tense as it is now."
If we are no longer on guard, there will naturally be a lot more we can do.”
"Our current strength is not large. It is difficult to make big moves by sending only a small team of people. If we send too many people, it will affect the layout of Winterfort. Do you have any detailed countermeasures in this regard?" Vladislav
Follow up and ask.
Verak then replied: "We certainly cannot send out too many people, otherwise the focus will inevitably shift outside. My idea is to first send out a team of comrades who have had revolutionary experience in Shiling City, and then to
Seek support from Chairman Boyne."
"The key point is that the team outside does not just appear once, but must carry out activities sustainably, so that they can always attract the attention of the scavengers and keep Winterfort safe for a long time." Quentin said thoughtfully.
"Comrade Quentin is right. On the whole, it is best to have a balance between internal and external forces. We are equivalent to dividing our forces into two groups. We want revolution outside and penetration and development inside." Verak particularly agreed with Quentin's idea.
Cosmo sounded a little panicked.
This group of people chatted for a long time, and it seemed that the content of the conversation had nothing to do with them.
Is it possible that they have lost their use value so quickly? Then what will they do with themselves next?
"Yes, speaking to the outside world is indeed very important." Cozmo, who had not drank water for most of the day and had a parched mouth, mustered up the courage to interject, "When I was in Shiling City, Maxim personally led the people.
In the past. I guess the scavengers will not disband at that time, but will leave Winterfort and go to other towns to continue to eliminate... us."
Verak and others all looked at him.
Cozmo swallowed, not daring to meet anyone's eyes.
"...Then we have to make a serious plan and treat the comrades outside as bait, and slowly walk the scavenger dog for fun." The corner of Verak's mouth raised slightly.
He knew what Cosmo was thinking.
While giving advice, Cozmo used words like 'we', trying to save the situation and improve the impression of Verak and others on him through his good performance.
Not to mention accepting him back, at least he wouldn't kill him directly to avenge his sacrificed comrades.
As for whether to take revenge, this is not the decision of Verak himself. He has no right to forgive Cozmo on behalf of his sacrificed comrades. However, Cozmo, who is trying his best to please them like a dog, still has some value.
He didn't mind keeping Cozmo like this.
"Heh." Stuart didn't think too much. He felt that Cozmo's words "we" were extremely harsh. After rolling his eyes, he faced Verak and the others.
"How can you say anything about us?" Connie had the hottest temper. If she hadn't seen that Verac was as stable as a rock, she would have wanted to come up and kick Cozmo in the face.
"Don't pay attention to him, let's talk about ourselves." Oscar advised.
Quentin saw Verak's half-smiling expression and understood his attitude, so he ignored Cosmo and asked, "Who is leading the team outside?"
"What I'm thinking about right now is Comrade Vladislav and Comrade Arseny." Verak said, "Their wanted posters have been posted in the streets and alleys of Winterfort for several months. Now almost everyone knows them, and they continue to
It’s difficult to go out for activities while staying in Winterfort, so it’s better to go out and have fun with a group of comrades.”
"I agree!" Arseny was eager to go out.
Although Winterfort is large, there is no place for him anymore. His stay here is no different from staying in a prison.
Vladislav thought for a moment, but also had no objection: "I obey your arrangement."
Verak set out from Lezein on the 24th of last month, and did not meet them for the first time at the border of Bash until July 6th.
After all the hard work, they have only been dealing with each other for twenty days.
But in these twenty days, Vladislav admired Verak and the young comrades he brought with him.
In the past twenty days, they were the ones who came up with a way to officially enter the Winterhold activities. They were the ones who noticed and confirmed Cozmo's betrayal. It was they who led the substation through the thorns and found the way forward again under all difficulties. See,
The long-lost hope has arrived.
When he followed Cozmo, Cozmo gave him the feeling that he was not worthy of his name several times, and also lowered his impression of the sub-station. If it were not for the undercover agents of the Workers' Mutual Aid Association after the merger of the two parties, which hindered the sub-station, the sub-station would have been hindered.
He feels a sense of debt, and he might not even think about going solo again.
Now when compared, the situation is clear at a glance.
How can a traitor and puppet be compared with Verak and others?
Cozmo has changed and turned into a puddle of mud, but the International Equality Alliance has not changed and is still the torch that stands there.
Vladislav was finally convinced that he had followed the right person and the right organization.
From now on, he no longer needs to live a life without hope. He only needs to follow Verak, obey orders unconditionally, and fight wherever he is told, and the new world will eventually come.
"Okay, that's it for now. The comrades who are active outside will be led by Vladislav Arseny. I will arrange for you additional comrades who have revolutionary experience in Shiling City, and like Vikendi,
A reliable former comrade of the Workers’ Mutual Aid Association like Augusta
Assist in the work. After we finish the meeting, I will send a message to Chairman Boyne to apply for support so that the main station can be prepared as soon as possible to cooperate with you in dealing with the scavengers outside and buy time for us to gain a firm foothold in Winterfort." Verak.
Finalize this matter in an orderly manner.
"clear!"
"clear!"
Vladislav Arseny saluted Verak.
"That's the end of the meeting. Everyone, go to bed early. There are still many things to do tomorrow." Verak nodded slightly, waiting for Victor to send a telegram to get in touch with Boyin.
"Okay, let's go first."
"Let's go to bed."
The comrades present stood up and walked outside one after another.
"Comrade Wei, Verak..." Cosmo, who was tied to one side, stammered.
Verak, who had just finished sorting the documents on the table, looked over and asked, "Is something wrong?"
"I..." Cosimo felt more and more regretful, "Do you, do you think, I, I... I can do anything?"
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"What do you want to do?" Verak asked, squinting his eyes.
"I don't know either..." Cozmo lowered his head, "I just, just want to... make up for my mistakes... If there is anything I can do, you just say..."
"If we hadn't noticed your abnormality, we might all have died in your hands in a few days." Verak stood up and passed over Cosmo, "Give you a chance, and you gave it to those comrades who sacrificed themselves.
Any chance?"
Seeing Verak striding away without looking back, Cozmo was so heartbroken that even a single word could hardly come out of his mouth.