"This is the doubt," Wang Feng said. "I am a member of the Galactic Empire's military, and in terms of rank, I am your subordinate. I have no right to inquire about your experiences. But out of goodwill, I can remind you, have you offended anyone? Did someone threaten to teach you a lesson, but not dare to kill you?"
Jiang Ye frowned, pondered for a long time, and shook his head.
"I am an expert in defense. Tracking down the culprit is not my main job. So, I will talk to you about future safety issues," Wang Feng said.
"Please speak," Jiang Ye nodded.
The cigarette Wang Feng had in his mouth was half-smoked. He took it out, crushed it in the ashtray, then reached into his pocket and pulled out a crumpled cigarette pack, throwing the half-smoked butt inside. The pack contained many similar cigarette butts.
After putting away the crumpled pack, Wang Feng took out a new pack from another pocket, drew out a brand-new cigarette, broke off half the filter, lit it, and put it in his mouth.
"There are several ways to protect the leader's safety, each with its pros and cons," Wang Feng said.
"The first is the 'regent's rule' style. You should step down from your position, find a reliable person to replace you, and you direct him from behind the scenes," Wang Feng said. "Open attacks are easy to dodge, but hidden arrows are hard to guard against. Only by hiding yourself in the dark can you reduce the risk of assassination."
Jiang Ye did not express his opinion, listening quietly.
"The second is a body double. Artificial human technology is very advanced now. You can create one or even multiple body doubles that look exactly like you. You control them through an earpiece to attend public events. Of course, strict training is required beforehand, to the point where they are indistinguishable from the real you," Wang Feng said. "As far as I know, many planetary leaders have used body doubles. For example, when you are sick, finding a body double to appear in public is more convincing than sealing off the news."
Jiang Ye still did not express his opinion.
"The third is 'island survival.' Find a secluded place, arrange for dedicated people to manage your daily life. Then, you work remotely. As long as the island is sufficiently isolated, it can save a lot of trouble and ensure safety."
Jiang Ye shook his head. "I am used to making unannounced visits. There are some situations where I need to see things for myself in various regions to feel at ease. If I only work remotely through emails and online messages, it feels like playing a game, too ethereal."
"If you make unannounced visits, you can use disguise," Wang Feng said. "Disguise is very simple now. There are specialized disguise instruments, originally used by spies and agents, and now occasionally used by the military. Your authorization can allow you to apply for one of these instruments."
"Disguise instruments?" Jiang Ye narrowed his eyes. "I've heard of several, which one are you referring to?"
"A skin printer," Wang Feng said. "Lie down in that instrument, and it can print a set of skin that fits very closely. This skin can also exchange substances with real skin, for example, sweat can seep out, making it very comfortable."
"From the outside, this skin is almost undetectable," Wang Feng said. "You have to pinch it hard to find any clues. The current technology can achieve what? With this fake skin, you can become almost anyone. Gender can be changed, skin color can be changed, facial features can be changed, and even height can be altered to a certain extent."
"I want one of these instruments," Jiang Ye said. "I can't always be disguised, but I can wear fake skin for occasional unannounced visits."
"Okay, I will submit a report to the military stating that you require this instrument," Wang Feng said. "It's not expensive, the entire instrument costs around 800 million."
Jiang Ye nodded.
"If the previous methods are not feasible," Wang Feng said, "then there is only the 'high walls' approach."
"Frontal defense?" Jiang Ye asked.
"Yes, use more high-tech equipment to monitor your living environment, and also conduct more frequent and in-depth physical examinations on you. For those who approach you, or provide you with various items, conduct more stringent reviews," Wang Feng said. "It's essentially strengthening defense from three aspects: source, channel, and target."
"It's a bit like the approach to infectious diseases: pathogen, transmission route, host," Jiang Ye said.
"Yes, defensive measures share common ideas," Wang Feng said. "Your current security system was established many years ago. At that time, you only had Jiang Ye Star, and Jiang Ye Star was still very small, so simple security was enough to ensure safety. But as your influence grows, the 'demons' targeting you will also increase. It's time to upgrade the security system."
Jiang Ye nodded heavily.
He had never paid much attention to his own safety, but now it seemed that the profession of assassin was not just a legend; it truly existed in reality, and he had to take precautions.
"Security systems are essentially about two aspects," Jiang Ye said. "People and machines."
"Your thinking is correct. You need an experienced security team that knows all sorts of popular assassination methods and how to protect you. While you were recuperating these past few days, I spoke with your guards. To be blunt, they are all inexperienced rookies. They have enough loyalty, but lack experience," Wang Feng said. "In addition, you need more professional machines. For example, with this atomic parasite, Jiang Ye Star doesn't have any machines that can detect atomic parasites. This is just one assassination method; there are many more types of more advanced things."
"I think you are experienced enough," Jiang Ye said. "Are you willing to jump ship and work for Jiang Ye Star? Whatever salary the Galactic Empire military offers you, I can offer you double."
"Isn't poaching me like this against the rules?" Wang Feng smiled.
"Quite the opposite, it's within the rules," Jiang Ye said. "The military has granted me authorization to recruit personnel from the military, as long as both parties agree."
Jiang Ye took out his phone, tapped a few times, brought up a document, and handed it to Wang Feng.
Wang Feng's face, which had been smiling, quickly became solemn after seeing the document.
"Consider it," Jiang Ye smiled.
"The Galactic Empire offers me a considerable salary," Wang Feng said. "And I have worked there for many years, my network is established there, so it might be inconvenient to come."
"Networks can be compensated in other ways," Jiang Ye said. "Your family can come with you, and I will make arrangements. The treatment will definitely be higher than before. In the Galactic Empire, you have too many superiors, and years of hard work may not yield results. Come to me, and you can reach the top directly. I can arrange for you to be the captain of the guards."
Wang Feng hesitated.
Cen Yemeng, who was listening nearby, was observant. She directly took a blank sheet of paper and a pen, placed them on the table, and pushed them towards Wang Feng.
"As long as my husband's safety can be ensured, you can name your price," Cen Yemeng said seriously. "Feel free to write it boldly."