Chapter 482 - 461: Going Big
A lot can be inferred from a single meal.
Firstly, Huang Haisheng and his group have ample funds; in other words, they are wealthy.
Having money is extremely important. When the FBI was at its peak with sufficient funding, the establishment of the CIA led to a diversion of funds to the CIA, causing the decline of the FBI. Now, the United States allocates more funding to the Department of Homeland Security, so although the CIA is still operating normally, it lacks its previous arrogance and omnipotence.
As for Military Intelligence Sixth Department, there’s even less need to mention. Previously, they were formidable as they had ample funding, which meant they could undertake more tasks. But now, most of the UK’s funds have been allocated to the Five permanent, leaving the Sixth Department in a dire situation.
If Military Intelligence Sixth Department had even half of its previous glory, they certainly wouldn’t be so eager to please Gao Yi.
The French External Security Bureau is relatively in the best situation, but unfortunately, France has never really risen, as it’s Europe under American control. Even during its most prosperous period, the Bureau wasn’t very remarkable. Among the intelligence units of the Five permanent, they are always the poorest.
There’s no need to bring up KGB, as they’ve begun to sell off.
Besides money, it’s also about the level of importance. The fact that Huang Haisheng cares so deeply about Gao Yi indicates that they truly take him seriously.
Then there’s capability.
Having money alone is not enough, one must also have capability. You must be able to see everything, think of everything, and then, be able to do it.