After the secretary-general finished speaking, without waiting for the president's instructions, he picked up the remote control on the table and turned on the TV in the conference room. The content being played in the news column made everyone look livid.
"The evil Americans attacked us yesterday, but in the end they only left a few corpses and fled in despair. Look what happened to these people..."
The scene switches to a group of crazy Chechen soldiers burning the American flag. On the ground, a naked body is being dragged on the ground.
"Asshole~~"
Owen and Captain Price stood up suddenly, clenching their fists.
"Damn, these bastards..."
Price punched the table hard, and Irving also looked angry.
Although the face could not be seen clearly, looking at the general outline, the body was clearly that of the Grinch, and it could only be his.
All members of the Alloy Team were killed. Captain Sandman and team member Frost were killed by Sheffield. Owen watched with his own eyes as the soldiers of the Shadow Force burned their bodies with gasoline. Only the Grinch died in the crash. Because the situation was critical, they retreated.
His body was not taken away. Unexpectedly, it has now become a tool of desecration by the Chechens.
Owen and Price were furious, and other generals in the military were livid.
Any soldier would be outraged that the corpses of his soldiers were insulted like this.
Those politicians thought differently. The content of the picture was almost equivalent to a repeat of the Mogadishu incident. The famous "Black Hawk Down" crashed in Somalia, which greatly damaged the international reputation of the United States. So this time
What about?
Everyone came to the same answer almost immediately. They must not admit that this is an official action. Once admitted, it would be equivalent to telling the world that the Americans had a bad experience with Chechnya, which would make other countries have doubts about the strength of the United States.
It will create doubts and have a negative impact on the United States' leadership position.
"No, we must not admit this action. We should hold a press conference immediately and declare to the outside world that this action is completely personal. The three members of the Alloy Team have already joined the mercenary organization. This action was not ordered by the United States..."
Barnes consciously acted as the bad guy and spoke out everyone's thoughts. This is one of the reasons why he was appreciated by David Palmer.
With his start, the vice president and others all agreed, and some in the military also agreed.
"Shit, it's all shit, you trash, those are your soldiers, they live and die for your country, and their bodies are trampled upon after death, but you, you are throwing shit basins at them, you
These bastards, I feel their sacrifices are not worth it..."
Only Captain Price dared to export it so unscrupulously. Although they belonged to different countries, many times of cooperation created a comradeship between the two teams. Now that his comrade has sacrificed his life, he will not get the honor he deserves, and he will not even get the honor he deserves.
Will admit that he felt unworthy of the three members of the Alloy Team. The country they defended to death was yet where the top leaders were brazenly discussing how to abandon them.
"Captain Price, please pay attention to your attitude. This is the United States. What we are discussing is the internal affairs of the United States, and we are allies. You'd better keep your mouth shut, whether it's your Prime Minister or the British military.
I won’t allow you to talk nonsense..."
Barnes was not polite to Price at all. Before the president could speak, he roared.
"I strongly object. If you do this, you will chill the hearts of the soldiers. These soldiers sacrificed their lives for the country. They are all good people and heroes. They should receive medals instead of such treatment..."
The person who stood up this time was General Frank Hammer of the Marine Corps. His expression was extremely serious, as if he felt the attitude of the military. While speaking, he was still staring at the military with his blue eyes.
Several big bosses on the side, especially those in the army, hope to get their support.
None of the generals present dared to look at Frank Hammer. Although he was only a brigadier general and a "fourth-class" Marine Corps, everyone knew that this is what a general should do, and
They cannot even achieve the most basic fairness. They can only sacrifice the rights and interests of soldiers for political interests, leaving loyal bones covered in dust and heroes crying.
With the brigadier general's insistence, Barnes did not continue to make mistakes. At this time, it was the president's turn to take action.
"Brigadier General Khan, Captain Price, I'm sorry, but for the United States, what Barnes did is the right thing..."
President Palmer looked sad, but the content of his words made people want to punch him in the face.
"Cowards, you cowards, this damn politics..."
Owen stood up abruptly. This was what he hated the most. The filth of politics always pushed the limits of his tolerance again and again.
"Steve Irving, please pay attention to your words. This is the White House, and the matters we are discussing are related to national security. On the contrary, it is you. The intelligence this time was passed by Russia through you, but in the end something like this happened.
, I have reason to suspect that Russia has known about the Sheffield incident for a long time, or that there is collusion between the two parties, and the role you play is very intriguing..."
Barnes' shamelessness once again angered Irving.
"Shut up, you idiot, look what the CIA has done under your leadership. Percy can't be found, and you actually need the KGB to help you. You didn't have any information about the Sheffield rebellion beforehand. Support during the battle.
Even more like an idiot. If Percy hadn't come out by himself, would we have searched every house there? You idiot, what has become of the most powerful intelligence agency in the world in your hands?
You have a way of playing tricks, and now you actually want to pass the blame on me, then you can arrest me and torture me, damn bastard, see if I can beat the shit out of you..."
Irving became more and more angry as he talked, and finally slammed the door and walked out. Captain Price, who shared the same hatred, also left. Jack Bauer hesitated for a moment, and finally followed suit, leaving only the big guys in the room looking at each other.
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While this scene was happening in the White House, somewhere, General Sheffield was standing in a room wearing a beret and camouflage uniform.
Sunlight streamed in from the window, and the TV was showing news of Chechen armed forces abusing the corpse of the Grinch. The Chechens were shouting at the camera, mocking the loss of American troops.
Sheffield's eyes were deep, as if he hadn't seen all this.
After a while, his phone rang.
Sheffield put the phone to his ear, connected it, and heard a man's voice.
"Did you get the stuff?"
"Yes."
"When will the transaction take place? I can't wait..."
"Now I have changed my mind. I want 100 million US dollars..."
"This is different from what we agreed before."
"I know, but I have betrayed my country. Do you still expect me to have the virtue of integrity?"
"Okay, I'll think about it."
There was a beep of hang-up tone. Sheffield put down the phone and looked out the window. There was the sound of waves, but his eyes were looking into the distance.