The results of the negotiations were quickly reported back to the Pri Minister's Residence. The Pri Minister was aware of Shijing Kong's grandson's value. Getting one hundred people in exchange was already fortunate, but this decision couldn't be made lightly. The Police Director was told to temporarily halt negotiations and wait quietly in the office. No one knew what the Pri Minister was waiting for until the live broadcast by airport security and police families gathered at the Pri Minister's Residence to petition. Only then did he co out, reluctantly agreeing, stating the governnt's goal was to rescue all hostages, but considering the families' pleas, they must first rescue and treat the wounded and then find other ways for the rest.
The Pri Minister's strong stance and approachable behavior gained public approval, and the plumting public support rate rose once more. Only then did everyone realize the brilliance, applauding internally. After receiving permission, the Police Director imdiately agreed to Shijing Kong's terms and handed over the people for Shijing Kong to take away. As for the hostages, the Police Director wasn't afraid at all; he was eager for the terrorists inside the airport not to hand them over, giving a reason to launch an assault.
The hostages were quickly released. Under the escort of ard guards, they did not dare to run recklessly. They ford two long lines, stretched out, and after passing the crowded car defense positions, they sprinted forward wildly. Upon crossing the 300-ter safety line, a large number of police rushed up, guarding the hostages as they retreated.
Luo Zheng exchanged the hostages in full counts, slightly calming the public's panic. Everyone hoped the Pri Minister's Residence would continue to take action to rescue all the hostages, gathering there to petition, demanding the Pri Minister's Residence prioritize the hostages' rescue, saying they should first bring out the hostages.
The Pri Minister saw that public sentint was under his control and was secretly pleased. With the public's automatic petition, even if he unconditionally agreed to all the terrorists' requests, he could get through this crisis. He sat in the office waiting for the opponent's next move while ordering the Police Director to report any updates promptly.
Ten minutes later, a phone call ca in. The Pri Minister glanced at it. It was an internal line, which would not ring unless there was a major issue. Knowing sothing was wrong, he hurriedly answered, "It's , what's the matter?"
After listening for a while, the Pri Minister hung up the phone with a somber expression, contemplating. After a while, he dialed the internal line and instructed that all cabinet mbers be brought over for an ergency eting.
Five minutes later, the entire cabinet was present. Everyone knew sothing significant had happened and all looked at the Pri Minister, ears perked up, not daring to breathe. The Pri Minister, with a stern face, harshly said, "This is outrageous!"
Everyone looked at the Pri Minister in bewildernt, no one dared to speak up and ask. After a while, the Pri Minister cald his anger and coldly said, "They've made a demand for one ton of gold as compensation, to be prepared within three hours. What do you all think?"
"One ton of gold isn't insignificant, but it's possible to gather the amount in three hours. The question is whether the terrorists will make additional demands?" The Minister of Economy quickly responded, with an extrely grave expression.
"This is the last condition," the Pri Minister said coldly.
"If that's the case, for the safety of the hostages, we have no choice but to comply. anwhile, the military should always be ready to attack. Once the hostages are secured, launch an assault imdiately," the Minister of Economy suggested.
Seeing the Minister of Economy make a statent, others thought, not making a statent wasn't an option, neither was opposing it, so they all seconded. Regardless, if it was wrong, the Minister of Economy suggested it first, so responsibility wouldn't fall on them. The decision suddenly beca straightforward to make. The Pri Minister cast a grateful glance at the Minister of Economy and coldly said, "If there are no other opinions, then it's decided."
Thus, for the first ti in the shortest ti, the Cabinet made the hardest decision ever, unprecedented. The decision was quickly passed and handed over to the Police Director, then relayed to Luo Zheng.
Upon learning that the Japan Governnt agreed to the terms, Luo Zheng wasn't excited. With so many hostages in hand, Japan and the Pri Minister's Residence had no second choice. The next step was to prepare for evacuation, looking at the excited Hook and saying, "Old friend, we need to prepare to evacuate."
"Understood," Hook agreed readily, constantly pondering how to use the ton of gold once acquired, whether to expand civilian infrastructure or continue arming. That was the question. Seeing Luo Zheng's puzzled look, his eyes lit up; wasn't this the best consultant? But not now, wait until there's ti.
Luo Zheng, unaware of being targeted by Hook, imdiately said through the earpiece, "Brothers, prepare an evacuation plan."
"Understood," everyone responded. With things developing to this stage, not only was the task completed, but Japan was also dealt a blow, and a ton of gold was arranged for Hook. Although not yet in hand, this victory was highly satisfying to everyone, boosting morale and earning admiration for Luo Zheng's plan.
Through the broadcast, Luo Zheng coldly announced, "Attention passengers, listen clearly. We need the hostages to escort our departure. As long as you don't resist, I guarantee no harm will co to you. Anyone daring to resist will be killed without rcy. To show sincerity, won and children are not required, nor are the elderly, to avoid being startled to death midway. Only the able-bodied are needed. I believe my sincerity is evident enough. I hope you don't force us to do sothing we shouldn't."
The processed voice spread through the entire hall via the broadcast, making all passengers panic, especially the able-bodied. Knowing there could be life-and-death separations this ti, they wept bitterly in embraces with family. A scholar rushed out, angrily shouted, "Cease the noise, or be killed!"
"Kill!" The surrounding soldiers seeing the situation slipping out of control, cooperated with an angry roar, sounding like thunder, with an overwhelming montum, and murderous intent quickly spread, enveloping everyone, the sorrow was diluted by this murderous intent, everyone revealed frightened expressions, dared not make any noise or cry. The over one hundred corpses outside let everyone know that these people were capable of anything.
Seeing the scene under control, the scholar sighed in relief, imdiately ordering two teams to start picking people, each one with sharp eyes, picking young n and won alone or without family mbers around. This way, the conflict wasn't too intensified, and the scene remained under control.
After a while, fifty people were selected and escorted away by a team. No one knew where they went. Imdiately after, another group was chosen, fifty more were taken away. Those not chosen secretly rejoiced, while those chosen were terrified but dared not resist under the dark gun muzzles.
In the control room, Luo Zheng watched the scene through the monitor. Seeing the situation still under control, he also sighed in relief, checked the ti, and ordered through the earpiece, "All evacuation preparations must be completed within one hour."
"Yes." Everyone responded softly, busily taking up pre-assigned tasks, not daring to slack off for fear of affecting the entire retreat plan.
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