Empire Conquest-Chapter 888 - 114: Unexpected Incident

Evening of September 22nd, Imperial Capital Prime Minister Mansion.

Luo Youbin had just delivered dinner but hadn’t had the chance to close the door when Lin Shiping stormed into the study.

The two special agents guarding the door felt awkward, given their mission was to protect the Grand Secretary and prevent anyone without permission from approaching him.

After a nod from Luo Youbin, the agents finally closed the door.

"Have you had dinner yet?"

"Not hungry yet."

As Lin Shiping walked over, Zhou Yongtao nodded to Luo Youbin standing at the door, who sensibly turned and left the study.

The head of the Military Intelligence Bureau in such a panic could only mean something very serious.

"I’ve just received some news."

While Lin Shiping said this, Zhou Yongtao poured himself a glass of water.

"About half an hour ago, the Prime Minister of Fanluo Country was attacked on the way to the National Assembly, with the car he was riding blown up by a bomb."

"What?"

Zhou Yongtao was visibly shocked, his hand shaking as he held the glass, almost failing to hold onto it.

"According to the information received, it was a remote-controlled bomb buried under the road, and after the explosion, the attackers even clashed with the Prime Minister’s Guard. Based on the intelligence currently in hand, this was definitely a premeditated attack, and the planners were very aware of Digalla’s itinerary."

"Is he dead?"

"Not quite sure yet, but with such a fierce explosion, the bulletproof car was thrown into the air. Even if not dead, he must be seriously injured."

After handing the glass of water to Lin Shiping, Zhou Yongtao sat down and vigorously rubbed his forehead.

Although extremely shocked, he had already calmed down.

Frankly speaking, with Digalla being assassinated, it’s not surprising.

Eight years ago, when Digalla had just moved into the Prime Minister’s Mansion, and Zhou Yongtao had just stepped into politics after taking off his navy uniform, he speculated that Digalla would become the second Niru. At the time, Zhou Yongtao even thought Digalla might die untimely within a year.

In the past few years, Digalla indeed faced several assassination attempts, but he always narrowly escaped, thanks to his luck.

In the most dangerous instance, an assassin was less than five meters from him. If not for a bodyguard blocking the bullet, he might have been done for three years ago.

The reason Digalla faced multiple assassination attempts can actually be summed up in one sentence.

What revolution doesn’t involve bloodshed!?

The land reforms Digalla wanted to carry out, and the impacts his father intended through the same, were no less than revolutions, possibly even more perilous.

Unfortunately, the Gambara family has always had mysteriously high confidence.

To put it, after Niru’s assassination, Digalla became very realistic.

Perhaps, this is also why he managed to dodge the lethal bullets and mix on Fanluo Country’s political scene for a whole eight years while pushing reforms continuously.

Unfortunately, it seems his luck has run out.

If the reforms he pursued over the past eight years were akin to boiling a frog in warm water, then the upcoming changes are a vigorous revolution.

"In a sense, this might not be a bad thing." Lin Shiping finished his glass of water, seemingly very thirsty.

"Can’t be certain now." Zhou Yongtao had calmed down.

"Those looking to take his life were definitely prepared."

"Haven’t his supporters made any preparations?"

Lin Shiping smiled before saying, "Digalla has always had a backup plan. His visit to the National Assembly today was to bypass the government, seeking direct military empowerment from the assembly to grant him wartime authority, allowing the state to enter a war status, thereby gaining absolute power. Last month, he met with dozens of influential parliamentarians, essentially buying their support, ensuring the backing of the National Assembly."

"That’s why they took action."

"To gain the National Assembly’s support, Digalla was willing to pay any price. As far as I know, once the land reform bill passes, the Gambara family committed to unconditionally nationalize all land and absolve all tenant debts."

Zhou Yongtao remained silent, merely furrowing his brows. 𝓯𝓻𝒆𝙚𝒘𝓮𝙗𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝒍.𝙘𝓸𝙢

He didn’t doubt Digalla’s determination to advance land reform, but he didn’t believe such means were feasible.

Land is the source of all wealth!

The Liangxia Empire managed land reform because it had the wise and powerful Emperor Shiwu and the humiliation of being invaded by Western Powers.

What does Fanluo Country have now?

A prime minister who never served, gaining power through family support?

Frankly, as long as Digalla relies on the Gambara family’s support, any land reform he advances will inevitably end in disastrous failure.

Not to mention, the Gambara family would never willingly forfeit vested interests.

"If I’m not mistaken, within hours, perhaps even now, troops commanded by conservative generals have already marched into New Delhi." Lin Shiping said, habitually pulling out a cigarette but didn’t light it. "Even if Digalla’s supporters were somewhat prepared, like controlling the Capital Garrison, conflict is unavoidable. Clearly, a war-torn Fanluo Country is not a concern at all."

"You’re oversimplifying the issue."

Upon hearing this from Zhou Yongtao, Lin Shiping immediately furrowed his brows.

"If chaos erupts in Fanluo Country, even if it’s only short-term turmoil, indeed it’s not worrisome. But I feel the likelihood of chaos breaking out is very low."

"How is that possible, Digalla being assassinated, even if not dead..."