Washington, Pentagon.
In a large office, Thaddeus E. Ross sat comfortably on the sofa with a cigar in his mouth and his legs crossed.
On the tea table in front of the sofa, there is also a whisky and several empty cups.
Judging from the ruddy look on his face, it seems that he has had a very good life recently.
At the important moment of presidential alternation, as the third person after the president and vice president, Ross's power and influence increased rather than decreased.
Before the vice president has been formally appointed, he can be said to be Carrell's right-hand deputy.
For the old general who has served in the army for many years, everything is so beautiful except that the new president's attitude towards the avenger alliance is too friendly
Perhaps because of banner, or perhaps because of a general's keen intuition, Ross has always been less interested in the superhero team of the Avengers.
Especially from the perspective of national security, these superpowers are not only a powerful barrier, but also a potential risk factor.
With this in mind, Ross has been secretly promoting the super soldier project. In order to get rid of the dependence on the avenger alliance as much as possible.
However, if super soldier serum can be made so easily, the American captain will not become a symbol of the American spirit or an idol of the soldiers.
The progress of the research, no surprise, fell into a bottleneck.
At this time, a plan submitted by Nirvana group to the Pentagon attracted his attention.
An agent that can quickly repair damaged cells and strengthen human function at the same time!
He is very clear about the strategic role of this medicine and how much the military needs this medicine.
That's why he came to the Pentagon today
"Bang bang!"
A few rhythmic knocks on the door brought ross back to reality.
He put the cigar in his mouth on the ashtray of the tea table and stood up slowly.
"Please come in."
Two men in suits pushed through the door.
One is Oliver Harris, vice president of Nirvana group; The other is the owner of Nirvana group, Leon Colson!
"General, long time no see!"
"Long time no see, Leon."
While talking, they held hands tightly.
After sitting down in turn, Leon adjusted the hem of his suit and said with a smile:
"General, listen to Oliver. You've been lucky recently. You can go to a professional golf competition..."
Like many high-class people, this half life old man is very fascinated by the noble sport of golf.
In order to expand his contacts and business, Oliver often plays golf with all kinds of big people.
Ross is also one of his friends.
"Ha ha, how can it be so exaggerated..." he waved his hand, but ross's face looked useful.
Looking at Leon's smiling face, ross couldn't help muttering.
He also heard a little about Leon's good relationship with the new president.
Although I don't know how the other party hooked up with Carrell. However, it is obvious that the young man in front of him is not a fuel-efficient lamp
After a brief greeting, ross talked about the purpose of the meeting.
"Leon, you should know that I'm very interested in the medicine you developed... No, it should be said that the military is very interested."
"But what I have a little doubt is, why don't you put this medicine on the market and make more money?"
Hearing the speech, Leon slowly raised his right hand, raised a finger and explained:
"The Cost."
"The high cost means that this powerful medicine cannot have a large market. Moreover, compared with ordinary people, soldiers use this medicine more significantly, don't they?"
"As an American citizen, I hope to contribute to national security..."
In his words, Leon deliberately played down his identity as an avenger and emphasized his identity as an American citizen in order to make Ross resonate with his words.
He knows very well that as secretary of state and military leader, Ross has always been somewhat hostile to the Avengers alliance.
Speaking of, the sokovia agreement came into being. In addition to the reasons for the reconnection and the fear of countries around the world, Secretary of state Ross also played a great role.
Therefore, in order to avoid the birth of similar bills in the sokovia agreement, we must first win over Ross.
The reason why Ross thinks the avenger alliance is a potential threat is that on the one hand, it is out of the strong strength of the Avengers and is not restricted; On the one hand, they are disappointed in the combat effectiveness of the army.
In that case, as long as he takes the initiative to enhance the combat effectiveness of the army, Ross with a sense of security may not regard the avenger alliance as a thorn in the eye.
That is why Leon is trying to expand its influence.
In his view, as long as the White House and the military stand firm, even if countries around the world are dissatisfied with the Avengers' interference in other countries' affairs, they can only complain and shout slogans at various meetings.
After all, before the avenger alliance was formed, a country had already done so
After staying in the office for half an hour, Leon and Oliver, led by Ross, came to a laboratory underground.
In the laboratory, we are already ready.
"Injection!"
At the command of the researchers, the orange medicine slowly entered the volunteers along the infusion tube.
The disabled soldier who was lying on the operating table with a worried face reacted instantly.
"Ah ah!!!"
With the roar and struggle full of pain, a miracle happened!
When Ross watched the retired soldier who lost his arm grow a new arm slowly under the action of medicine, his eyes were full of shock!
Although I have seen the operation video sent by Nirvana group, the video is more intuitive and shocking than visiting the scene!
Without any hesitation, Ross decided on the spot to sign a military contract with Nirvana group.
The contents of the contract are no different from other military contracts.
Nothing more than the military pays. Nirvana group is responsible for R & D and provides a certain amount of medicine to the military every year.
Incidentally, in order to distinguish it from the desperate virus, Leon gave this medicine a new name: Rebirth medicine!
I have to say that Nirvana and rebirth are the masterpiece of Leon, a difficult family to be named
After saying goodbye to Ross and leaving the Pentagon, Leon declined Oliver's invitation to take a helicopter together, but drove alone and sped away to the suburbs of New York.
There, there are two big problems waiting for him