Chapter 238 Yuri's Revenge
As the two hidden dangers of the Eternal Race and Attilan were completely eliminated, Josie's life gradually returned to the right track.
Accompanying his wife and children every day, chatting and trading with trading partners in various planes, and occasionally going to work, the small life is very pleasant.
Time entered 1950 in this way.
In the research base of Area 52, Howard Stark was standing on the stage, explaining eloquently to a machine.
While sitting below are many scientific researchers, as well as high-level military and political officials and people from various special departments.
Josie was among them.
The person sitting next to him was an unattractive and short man.
But among those present, no one would underestimate him because of his physical defects.
Because of his name, called Arnim Zola.
Once the chief scientist of the Hydra Empire headed by Red Skull.
And today is the day when this former evil scientist "regained his freedom".
At the same time, it is also a feast for the division of the results of the Paperclip Action Plan—although with the establishment of SHIELD, because of Howard's personal scientific research ability and the strength behind him, this newly established department has obtained the responsibility for the entire plan.
However, the scientific research personnel and scientific research projects involved in the entire paperclip project are not enough for SHIELD, which has just been established. After all, the annual funds are limited. Willful all take over.
So the result is that all scientific researchers and projects, after Howard's screening and selection of valuable ones, will be announced internally, and selected and participated by various special departments.
Of course, not all items will be presented.
For example, the study of the Rubik's Cube, that is, the space gem, was swallowed by S.H.I.E.L.D. and the CIA privately—this was almost decided between the two when Howard went to Josie's wedding two years ago.
Actually, if possible, Howard would like to study the Rubik’s Cube alone—in the original time and space, he was also responsible for the initial research on the Rubik’s Cube. The inspiration for the Ark Reactor came from the Rubik’s Cube energy.
It’s just that the research on the Rubik’s Cube hasn’t yielded any more results. It wasn’t until the 1970s when Mike Weir came to Earth, gained the trust of high-level officials and joined forces with multiple departments to start the Pegasus Project that Howard lost his sole researcher on the Rubik’s Cube.
In the original time and space, the reason why Howard was able to obtain the independent research of the Rubik's Cube is also very simple, because he was the most outstanding scientist in the United States at that time, and he was also the person who fished out the Rubik's Cube from the Arctic Ocean.
But in this world, the Cosmic Rubik's Cube was not fished out by Howard from the sea, but after the disappearance of the US team and the Red Skull, they stayed in the Red Skull's fortress directly, and were rushed to the Strategic Science Corps headed by Carter seized.
The confidentiality ability of the Strategic Science Corps at that time was not that strong.
So many departments know the existence of the Rubik's Cube.
So even if S.H.I.E.L.D. is reorganized from the Strategic Science Corps, it is completely impossible for Howard to study the Rubik's Cube alone.
But if the alliance is also a newly established and extremely powerful CIA, then there is no problem.
So the current situation is that although the Rubik's Cube is placed in one of the bases of S.H.I.E.L.D.—that is, the former US team's boot camp in New Jersey, the CIA also has the right to research.
It's just the study of the Rubik's Cube, Josie is not very keen.
Because he knew it was not yet time.
On the contrary, he paid more attention to Dr. Zola and the future insight plan based on Zola's algorithm.
"Congratulations on regaining your freedom, Dr. Zola!" Josie congratulated Zola softly while watching the introduction of scientific research projects by the staff on the stage.
"Freedom? A luxury word, true freedom, where is it so easy to get, and I don't need that kind of thing at all, what do you think, Mr. Director?" Zola responded to Josie with a slight smile.
Just like what Zola said, his so-called freedom now is just walking out of the prison cell. In fact, whether it is life or work, it still needs to be carried out under surveillance, and even this surveillance may be Permanent—at least in name, after all, with Hydra's infiltration ability, it won't be long before everyone around Zora should be his own, but even so, all kinds of superficial work must continue.
For example, although Josie and Zola are standing together now, there are actually quite a few agents standing around Zola "protecting" him.
It's just that these agents have been replaced by "our own people" without any notice, so the two communicated so unscrupulously.
"That's very good. As expected of Dr. Zola, I look forward to seeing you bring new vitality and glory to the organization!" Josie also smiled slightly and ended the conversation with Zola.
At this time, Howard's explanation is also over.
Josie also walked up to say hello at the right time.
"You're so good, Howard, I'm so excited about this project!" Josie complimented.
This is really not perfunctory. It can only be said that when Howard is serious, he still has a charismatic personality, just like his son in the future.
"Oh, it's best not to, this project seems very attractive, and the difficulty is very high, but it is very difficult to make money, and the marketization is very difficult." Howard heard the words and said in a low voice.
Although there is a lot of competition and conflict between the two in terms of their personal business, the departments they control, and the power of the consortium behind them, there is no conflict in their personal lives, and their personal relationship is not bad.
Hearing Howard's "reminder", Josie also smiled slightly. He can only say that Howard is still so narcissistic. He thinks Howard's speech is good, but it doesn't mean that he will really be interested in this project, because the technology of this project, Josie is no longer aware of how outdated she is.
Sitting on the three technological universes of Red Police, Me, Robot, and Transformers, how could Josie value the conventional technology of this era.
"By the way, I saw you talking to that Frankenstein just now, what did you say?" Seeing that Josie didn't answer, Howard asked again.
The Frankenstein he was talking about was naturally Zola.
The rest of the people present may not have noticed the brief exchange between Josie and Zola just now, but Howard on the stage still noticed it.
Of course, the reason why he asked this question was not to doubt Josie, but pure curiosity.
To be precise, in this era, even the US team, Peggy Carter and many other people who participated in the elimination of the "Hydra" equated Hydra and the Red Skull in their hearts.
It never occurred to them that the real main force of Hydra has always been at the top of the United States-this is a level that they cannot reach.
"It's nothing, I'm just curious about that madman's chief scientist, after all, I have seen those weapons in the war. But like you said, this is a Frankenstein, I don't understand his nonsense at all Nagging." Josie responded casually, "By the way, speaking of this, do you have any new progress in your research on the Rubik's Cube?"
"...No!" Howard twitched when he heard Josie change the subject.
Regarding the research on the Rubik's Cube, apart from the technologies developed by Zola before, Howard is still at a loss.
This is also very uncomfortable for him who has always regarded himself very high.
"So it's like this...Come on!" Seeing this, Josie patted him on the shoulder with "regret" and comforted him.
"Hmph, didn't your people also have no results?" Josie's gesture made Howard slightly uncomfortable and retorted.
"Huh? You don't know yet?" Then he saw Josie looking at him in surprise.
"Know what?" Howard was at a loss.
"A few days ago, I handed in my resignation to the White House. Someone will take over my position within a month at most. There will also be some changes in the CIA's personnel responsible for the Rubik's Cube project... Dude, it's not me, you S.H.I.E.L.D. Why are intelligence people so slow?" Josie sneered.
"No? That rumor is actually true? You built this CIA by yourself, and it can continue to operate without you?" Hearing Josie's words, Howard was stunned.
He had actually heard about Josie's resignation, and his subordinates had reported it to him.
But Howard always thought it was just a rumor.
Because he, who also managed S.H.I.E.L.D., knew very well that although the CIA seemed powerful, many things would not be as smooth as they are now without Josie, the founder.
"It's not that exaggerated. Although I will leave, I have basically arranged all the follow-up matters. The situation of the CIA may develop a little slower than before, but it will definitely not reach the point where it cannot function!" Josie shook his head and explained.
Although he himself left the CIA on the surface, whether it is Hydra or Ouroboros, they will still penetrate deeply into it, so he also left several relatively stable financial resources for the CIA to facilitate its continued development .
"But... why?" Howard was very puzzled. After becoming the director of S.H.I.E.L.D., Howard also felt the benefits of power for the first time. In the past, many scientific research resources that he could not get when he was a rich man, now It's easy to get.
So as a scientist, Howard enjoys the convenience brought by S.H.I.E.L.D.
"Many, one is that my authority is too large, which has already caused dissatisfaction among some people. When Harry is here, it's okay. When he steps down, my situation will be worse. On the other hand, you know, I have gotten too close to Austria in the past few years, which has also caused dissatisfaction among many people—there is also a very important point, that is, knowing too much is not a good thing in many cases!" Josie said ambiguously replied.
These words may not be very clear to some outsiders, but Howard, who was in it, understood immediately.
"Damn politics!" Howard spat in a low voice.
Of course, what Howard doesn't know is that what Josie said and what Howard himself thought of are actually false.
After all, Josie is just a little tired of playing political games and ready to play something else.
Even if the younger son is not too young, this progress will be faster.
After chatting again, Josie didn't stay in Area 52 long, bid farewell to Howard, and left with others.
This spoils conference is just a formality for him. After all, the projects in it are really meaningless to him, and he can come up with projects that are thousands of times more advanced.
The reason why he was in a hurry to leave was also very simple—it wasn't that a new plane beacon was about to be refreshed.
It’s Yuri from the Red Alert world, and today he’s finally going to start the time machine and return to the original time and space.
Josie hurried back to enjoy the upcoming "Yuri's Revenge".
"How's the situation?" Can't wait to go home, just boarded the private jet, Josie turned on the communication and asked Yuri.
"...I have returned to the original era, but in the current situation, I don't know what to say..." But with the opening of the communication, the face of Yuri who appeared on the opposite side was quite strange.
"What do you mean?" Josie looked puzzled, I'm still waiting to see you single out the Allies and Bear, how do you tell me you don't know?
"Don't worry, it's like this. Normally, after I was exiled to a different time and space, the world I live in should return to a two-level confrontation, right?" Yuri said, waving his hand.
"That's right, although the two parties cooperated once in a while when dealing with you, but when it's time to fight, they still have to fight!" Josie nodded upon hearing that.
"That's the problem. When I came back, I found out that no matter whether it was the Allies or the bears, they were almost pushed to the door!" Yuri made a rare gesture of shrugging his shoulders. Revert to the previous Gao Lengdao.
Obviously returning to his own era, and his old enemy suffering, made him feel surprisingly good.
But this time, it was Josie's turn to look weird.
Both the Allies and Mao Xiong were beaten to the door?
"The country you're talking about pushing to people's doorsteps, wouldn't it be the Sunrise Empire?" Josie twitched her lips.
"Huh? How do you know?" Yuri was very surprised when he heard the name Josie said, because this suddenly rising power was indeed the Sun Empire.
Also how do I know?
Good guy, dude, you are at the wrong time. You went directly from Red Alert 2 to Red Alert 3.
This is all right, Allied Forces, Mao Xiong, Yuri, Shengyang, this is really messy.
But this doesn't seem to be a bad thing for Josie?
Although the Rising Sun Empire is disgusting, there are so many good things!
(end of this chapter)