Tony has been in the White House these days. To be honest, he doesn't like this ghost place at all, but in order to seek justice for his father, he has to make a fool of himself with those guys. The White House has also been negotiating with the military recently.
The military also has some talk about pardoning Bucky. This is not because the military was lobbied by Steve, but rather... most of the current military bosses grew up during the era when Captain America's propaganda was most intense.
Old people, they have extraordinary feelings for Captain America and Bucky Barnes.
In some situations that do not involve their own interests, they are quite willing to use their influence to give some help. For no other reason than for the white moonlight of the past. People, the older they get, the more they miss the past.
However, these voices were quickly suppressed.
The United States must give an explanation to the public and the international community, especially African countries. Although the United States has never looked down upon those countries, the murder of the King of Wakanda has made all African countries extremely dissatisfied, both for their own interests and for the United States' treatment of black countries.
Respect, these countries have the most intense reactions. Many countries make a statement every day to ask the United States to give an explanation. So many countries have come together to cause trouble for the United States, and the U.S. government is also scratching its head.
The crime of terrorist attacks is not as easy to be pardoned as other crimes.
So with the lobbying of Tony and the Stark Group, more people decided to severely punish Bucky Barnes. However, many people felt that dealing with Bucky was one thing, publicity was another, and the terrorists were killed.
, everyone is happy. As for Bucky Barnes...well, he has been dead for a long time, so don't disturb his old man's sleep anymore, right?
Tony doesn't have much opinion on this. It's good to be able to understand the punishment, but this thing doesn't depend on his will. So... as long as he can take revenge.
At this stage, everyone is interested in the forces behind Bucky, so even though Bucky's fate has almost been determined, the interrogation work is actually ongoing. Everyone is curious about who turned their hero into a terrorist.
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On this day, Tony just came out of the President's Office when he received a call from Kai.
To be honest, the president is not as annoying as he thought, but talking about technology with a politician... Tony feels that he will never talk to him about this kind of topic next time.
"Hey! Brother, what's wrong? Call me at this time. Is there something wrong with the teleporter?" Tony asked casually.
"No... it's a very serious incident. Come here right now. By the way, remember not to be followed." Kai said.
Hearing Kai's tone, Tony knew that this matter was not a big deal.
"Understood."
"By the way, let me remind you, I also called the captain and Ms. Carter." Kai said it in advance to prevent this guy from not understanding the situation and causing any unpleasantness.
"What? What did you ask them to do?! Are they still not giving up?" Tony was afraid that Kai would be persuaded by them to become a lobbyist. Of course, he could ignore others at all, but as for Kai...Tony needs to think carefully.
"Don't think nonsense. It has nothing to do with Bucky. But it does have something to do with your father's case!" Kai knew that, so he quickly blocked Tony with words. Sometimes this guy's character is like a child, very difficult.
Do it.
"……I see."
"Come here as soon as possible!"
…
Tony soon came to Chicago, and in order not to cause unnecessary trouble, they met in a secret villa on the outskirts of Chicago.
Steve and Carter were already waiting there. They were also surprised when they saw Tony.
They were called over by Kai solemnly, and at first they thought it was about Bucky. When they saw Tony coming... they thought it was about this, otherwise why would Kai call Tony over?!
So Steve said to Tony with a happy face: "Tony! I knew it! You, like your father, are..."
"Shut up! You don't deserve to talk about my father!" Unexpectedly, Tony still spoke harshly.
Carter also planned to say something, at least to make Tony less excited.
But seeing her speak, Tony said decisively: "Including you! Ms. Carter! You are not qualified to mention my father!"
"Tony...Howard and I..."
"I know, good friends, right? My father even asked you to be my guardian. But now, you are speaking for his murderer! Ms. Carter, you abandoned your friend. So, don't mention him again. Okay, hearing my father's name from your mouth will make me feel physically uncomfortable."
After saying that, he left without looking back!
This made Carter sad. Unlike Steve, Carter and Howard had been together longer, and they had experienced a lot together. Back then, Carter was despised by everyone and thought that a woman could not achieve anything great. It was Howard who encouraged her. It allowed her to achieve a great career. It was also Howard who supported her in her most difficult moments. Howard was framed for treason that year, and it was Carter who helped Howard get rid of the suspicion.
She watched Tony being born and growing up, and he was like her own child. Especially when Howard died, she was always taking care of him. Even when she was about to die, it was Tony who asked Hannibal to use magic to restore her youth. …
They are supposed to be relatives.
But now, because of Bucky's incident, Tony has regarded her as an enemy. Even facing her, Tony can speak harsh words without hesitation.
Why doesn't this make Carter feel sad and painful?
Steve also felt bad when he saw the sad expression on Carter's always strong face.
"Carter..." Steve didn't know how to comfort him.
Carter quickly regained her composure. All she could do now was to take her time. She hoped that one day the rift between them could be slowly healed.
"I'm fine. Let's go in. It seems that what Mr. Wayne is about to say is very serious."
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"Why did you call them?!! When I see their faces now..."
"Tony!" Kai emphasized, "Do you remember what I told you before?"
"Okay, okay! I try. But I really hate being around them."
Kai was also helpless. If the matter wasn't too big, I wouldn't want to call these two groups together.
Soon Steve and Carter walked in together.
"Mr. Wayne."
Kai nodded, indicating that he understood.
"I know it's a bit presumptuous to call you all here, but given the current situation, I have to call you here."
Steve was completely disappointed. He thought Bucky's situation would turn around. He didn't think about going to jail. First of all, Steve still abided by the law. Secondly, this time both people and people got the stolen goods. He really didn't know what to do.
How to save Bucky. Plus Carter wouldn't allow Steve to do something stupid like that.
Carter has decades of experience, and it is not easy to deal with a guy like Steve. She knows Steve's character very well, he is enthusiastic, kind, and impulsive. As long as you grasp these characteristics, it is not difficult to guess.
Because of his behavior, he focused on persuasion. After several persuasion, Steve was able to subtly give up the idea of breaking prison.
What Steve wants to do now is to save Bucky's life. After all, Tony has been pushing for Bucky's execution.
Carter felt a little bad, after all... Kai was not familiar with them, but now he was solemnly seeking them out, which was obviously not a good thing.
"What on earth is going on?" Tony asked impatiently.
Kai took a breath and said, "Hydra!"
Tony was stunned for a moment and looked at Carter and Steve: "What do you mean? Do you want to hear a story?"
Carter and Steve were also stunned. They hadn't heard this name for a long time.
"No, what I want to say is that there are Hydras in SHIELD, and there are many of them!"
Tony didn't understand yet, but Carter's expression changed drastically and he stood up: "No way!"
"Project Paperclip!" Kai said two words coldly.
Carter's expression changed again.
Project Paperclip was promoted by Howard, and Carter himself was one of the people who carried out the mission.
"Impossible! We have all done very strict background checks, and we have also carried out strict surveillance after those people came to the United States!"
Of course, Project Paperclip could not really absorb Germans into the United States without caring about anything. It involved a lot of investigation and surveillance. The surveillance of many German scientists even continued until they died of old age.
"What on earth are you talking about?" Tony had no idea what they were talking about.
Carter took a deep breath and explained quickly: "After the end of World War II, in order to qualitatively improve the technological level of the United States, your father promoted a plan in Congress called Project Paperclip, which was to network those German high-tech experts.
Technological talents.”
"So?" Tony frowned when he heard it was related to his father.
"Scientists within Hydra are also being recruited," Carter said in a low voice.
Then Carter immediately said: "But those people are always under our surveillance! There can be no problem!"
On the contrary, Tony couldn't understand that his father... would actually make such a suggestion?
"My father is still so dedicated to the country and the people?"
Now Steve spoke.
"Although this era is very good, compared to before, people today no longer know what patriotism is." Steve feels that this era is very good. The food is better than before, the uses are better than before, and various technologies have improved.
It's very dreamy, but... I'm just a little dissatisfied with today's people. They have lost the spirit of the United States. They don't love work, they only care about enjoyment. They don't care about the country, they only think about themselves. Even the country itself has lost that
Zhong Jing Qi Shen is like a bloated fat man who has no thoughts except eating.
He doesn't understand what's going on in this era, but there's nothing he can do.
"In our day, patriotism was very high. Howard was that kind of person."
Tony curled his lips and said nothing.
After all, in the era when he grew up, patriotism had become a very low symbol, and resistance, freedom, and drug abuse were their symbols.
This is a generational gap that cannot be communicated.
"Okay! Let's stop the small talk and let's get down to business." Carter is a workaholic. Once he gets into a situation, he doesn't care about anything. "Can you tell me where you got the information?"
"Information...I can't tell you. Because I can't believe you."
Carter raised his eyebrows. He actually said that to her?
"What's the meaning?"
"I mean, I believe in you and Steve, otherwise I wouldn't have brought you here, but the people under your command... I don't believe it! Hydra has penetrated into every aspect of SHIELD. There are some things I
You must be cautious.”
This is the condition of the deal with Lady Viper.
Madam Viper is willing to provide information, but only if she is not exposed. Nonsense, she does not want to be hunted by Hydra, she just wants to live well.
"Besides, I already know who is behind Bucky."
"Who?" Not only Steve, but also Tony asked hurriedly.
"Daniel Whitehall. Hydra."
"You mean a Hydra is going to kill my father?!!" Tony couldn't sit still anymore!
"Whitehall...he is actually still alive?!" Carter was also shocked. She remembered that Whitehall was much older than her, but he was still alive??
"Mr. Bucky Barnes is a biochemical warrior transformed by Whitehall. His code name is Winter Soldier."
"Why did Whitehall kill Howard? And Whitehall was in the United States?" Carter asked.
"Killing Howard... was for the Super Soldier Serum. They hoped to create more Winter Soldiers."
Carter's face immediately darkened.
Howard was killed on the way to deliver the super soldier serum he made to the base!
Steve stared at his hands... Unexpectedly, for this kind of power... he not only lost Dr. Erkins, who was also his teacher and friend, but now he also sacrificed another good friend. He always thought that he had obtained this power.
Strength is lucky, but now it seems... luck and misfortune are not necessarily necessarily the same.
If he knew that he had to pay so much to obtain this kind of power, he would not want this power!
"Also, the most interesting thing about this is that Whitehall has never been to the United States!"
Kai's next words made Carter's face turn pale.
Whitehall has never been to the United States... What does this mean? It means that someone in the United States must cooperate with him!
Very few people knew about Howard's research on the super soldier serum. Howard didn't even conduct research within SHIELD, but at home!
After the potion was successful, Howard didn't send anyone to protect him with any fanfare. He and his wife took the serum to the base! He didn't even notify Carter before, so this incident was very unexpected.
But Hydra still knows...what does this mean?
"What does this mean?" Tony felt like an idiot and had no idea what they were talking about.
"This shows that... someone is cooperating with Whitehall, and this person has a very high status. At least he has access to SHIELD's highest-level secrets." Kai said quietly.
Carter's face was still pale, but after hearing this, his face became even worse.
Tony didn't care about that, he asked anxiously: "Who is it?!!"
Kai bared his teeth at Carter and said, "Alexander Pierce!"