"You guys don't seem to agree with what I did."
On the way back, Lynch and the sergeant sat in the same car. In fact, he had other intentions behind this matter.
The father of Ferral's wife, who was also his father-in-law, could send these soldiers who had mastered professional killing techniques to Lynch's side without having to consider any countermeasures. It was because the education these soldiers received during their time in the army made it difficult for them to do anything that would harm the country.
The same thing had to be repeated every day. The officers repeated it, their comrades repeated it, the television repeated it, the radio repeated it, the priest repeated it, and even the psychiatrist repeated it. Over time, even they themselves began to repeat it.
It was difficult for them to figure out whether this concept came from them or was implanted in them.
Therefore, when Lynch gave the order, the sergeant had some hesitation, and in the end, his hands trembled slightly.
On one hand, it was because the recoil from the hammering made him miscalculate the strength of his grip. On the other hand, it also indicated his resistance to this matter because he was facing civilians.
The sergeant sat beside Lin Qi and didn't say anything. Obeying orders had become an instinct. He didn't dare to question his superior's decision. Even though he had retired from the army, Lin Qi was still not his superior.
He did not speak, but Lynch did not stop. "I know what you're thinking. This is normal, but society is not the army. You have forgotten where you are."
"They are all criminals. They have begun to cause harm to this country and society. If they are not stopped now, they will become crazier and crazier in the future."
Lynch's tone and words had a very magical power. It began to make the sergeant take it seriously. "Think about it. If we hand them over to the police, the police will still let them go because the crimes they committed are not serious."
"But this kind of decision will make them think that the law and society are indulging them. They will become bolder than before, and their thoughts will become worse."
"This time, the theft that was almost the same as an open robbery was still not punished. What about robbery?"
The sergeant started to think as Lynch asked. He felt that Lynch was right. If a person's wrongdoings were not punished, they would make more and more mistakes, and it would become more and more frightening.
"It was their first robbery, and they were newbies. The person who was being robbed resisted. They hurriedly ran away from the scene and didn't manage to get anything."
"The victim might have chosen to remain silent because he did not suffer any financial loss, but that would make those people think that they have once again escaped from the law."
On top of that, they started to research on how to make the victim hand over all his belongings without resistance.
"Killing is the simplest and most effective method. The simplest method of burning is enough to multiply the cost of an investigation by the police."
"If we can't catch them in a short period of time, they might commit more crimes. They'll be more experienced in dealing with stolen goods and dead bodies."
"In the end, they will become a serial killer gang that is extremely harmful to society."
"But today, we have put an end to this matter in advance. It can even be said that we have saved them. After this incident, they may repent and find a new job instead of continuing to commit crimes. In the end, they will become happy people."
"There are also many innocent people who were saved because of our actions."
"Then, do you still feel guilty?"
The sergeant's expression eased a lot. Actually, Lynch did not need to explain these things. He would have slowly accepted it. This was how soldiers were. However, Lynch had explained it, and that made the sergeant's mind change even faster.
Furthermore, Lynch's explanation was not far-fetched. All of this was based on the fact that they had handed these people over to the police for the first time, but the police had let them go.
The first crime that was stopped became an excuse to condone their second crime. The sergeant perfectly felt the slippery slope of these people's thoughts and actions. They might indeed slide further down the slippery slope.
Lynch patted his arm. "If one day I do something that harms the country and the people, please remind me. Don't let me go further."
"But if what we do will not harm this country and the people who live here, please support me."
The sergeant's lips moved. He looked at Lynch. Lynch understood what he meant, and a smile appeared on his face. "Although we are in an employer-employee relationship, we are also friends. If you are still not used to it, you can call me by my name. I don't mind you calling me 'sir'."
Perhaps encouraged and encouraged by Lynch, the sergeant nodded and straightened his back. "Yes, sir!"
Lynch smiled. His smile did not make the sergeant nervous at all. This was also why people with clean smiles were more likely to be recognized by society. No one would believe that a person with such a clean smile would have a bad heart.
"Let's talk about something else. Have you been abroad before?"
Perhaps the atmosphere became more relaxed, which made the sergeant less nervous. He was a little hesitant.
Lynch immediately added, "If it involves confidentiality, you don't have to say anything. We are just chatting about our future work."
The sergeant decided to admit it, but he would not say more. This also meant that the trust between the two of them had taken another step forward.
Lynch began to talk about some of the work they might face in the future, some overseas work.
The current situation in the domestic Federation was bound to come to an end and return to the right path. When the issue of social security was solved, the Federation's contact with the world would also begin.
The isolationism of the Conservative Cabinet Government also reflected the fear of the entire Bailey Federation towards international affairs and international disputes. They were afraid that they would be involved, afraid that they would have to send their loved ones to war.
Reality proved that poverty was more frightening than war!
When the time came to open up international trade, it was inevitable to encounter some resistance. This was where the sergeant and his team members were useful.
"Protecting the safety of the people overseas is the duty of every patriot. There is no right or wrong in international issues, only the strong and the weak.
"The strong can find any excuse to make people agree that what they do is necessary.
"The weak, no matter how many reasonable excuses they find, people will only think that they are at their feet.
"My safety and my future will depend on you in the future!"
The sense of mission made the sergeant begin to participate in Lynch's overall and plan on a deeper level. He also liked this sense of mission. Everything was as if he had not left the army yet.
Not only did Lynch agree to his request to build a military base according to the scale of the military base, but he was also willing to let him recruit more veterans. Lynch also specifically said that he would set up a company called "Blackstone Security" to manage them. The car became quiet again.
The next morning, the young men with broken legs lay in the hospital. Not long after they fell asleep, a well-dressed young man with a lawyer's badge woke them up.
In front of them, the lawyer told them that the philanthropist Mr. Lynch had heard about their experience and was willing to pay for their medical expenses without compensation. He also gave each of them 500 yuan as a nutrition fee in the hope that they could recover as soon as possible and continue to contribute to society.
To be honest, this sudden "benefit" made the revenge plan that they had thought of when they were receiving treatment suddenly become somewhat unimportant. The medical expenses were a big part of it. Not only did they not have to pay a single cent, but Lynch also gave them some money as compensation.
Other than the grumpy young man who told the lawyer to get out, everyone else signed a "donation agreement" and at the same time expressed that they had given up on pursuing the matter.
As for the grumpy young man, society would make him understand that when he did not have the ability, being grumpy would not make him look like a ruler. It would only hurt him more.
This matter could be said to be perfectly resolved. The group of people with broken legs and their stories quickly spread to the warehouse area and the nearby streets. People immediately realized that the Interstellar Trading Company was not a company to be trifled with.
It was not like other companies. After losing something, as long as it was not a big loss, they would not even report it to the police.
The Interstellar Trading Company and the boss behind it were not ordinary businessmen.
Then, even the news of Mark's investment in the company spread through some channels. This made people believe in their previous judgment even more. The Interstellar Trading Company became a taboo and was unwilling to discuss it further.
In mid-November, a large-scale strike broke out in the Federation. This time, they were serious. They did not hold a strike on a day off, but on a working day.
The reason why the workers and the workers' union were so resolute this time was that the current president's cabinet could not come up with any effective solutions in the face of the chaotic situation. They even sent internal affairs agencies like the Security Committee to wantonly arrest people who were dissatisfied with the president and the cabinet.
Whether they were workers or businessmen, as long as they were reported, the Security Committee would come to their door and ask them to leave. This kind of reign of terror made people panic. The country was becoming more and more unfamiliar. Not long ago, the rumors about the impeachment of the president had suddenly stopped. According to insiders, the initiators had disappeared. Thus, the first wave of protests began.
People demanded a more relaxed social environment, less working hours, and more wages.
There were also demonstrations in Saibin. A large number of workers gathered together with those who had lost their jobs on the streets. They held banners and shouted slogans on the streets. The whole city was in a standstill.
In particular, people from the power company also participated in the strike. In order to ensure the safety of the power transmission equipment, they directly shut down all the equipment.
In other words, Saibin entered the first unprecedented blackout since the founding of the Federation. This blackout situation was not unique to Saibin. More than 70% of the cities in the Federation began to experience blackouts because of this movement.
This was bound to be a day that would go down in history. Perhaps it would be called "Blackout Day"?