Chapter 643 Gao Sheng
Chapter 643 Gao Sheng
Little Andyke didn't know whether to be lucky or unlucky.
It’s lucky that little Andyke fell into Gao Yi’s hands. It’s unlucky that little Andyke has not died until now. He was in a coma the whole time and didn’t know what happened.
Gao Yi and Panetta left the president's office one after another. Gao Yi was in front because he wanted to open the door for Panetta.
There were a lot of people standing outside the door, but Panetta had no intention of greeting anyone. He walked silently through the corridor with people standing on both sides. His goal was clear and he did not stop in the middle.
"My position needs to be relocated. I can't continue to serve as the director of the CIA."
There was no one in the corridor. Panetta suddenly said something. Gao Yi thought for a moment and said, "Congratulations."
It is hard to say whether Panetta has succeeded or failed, but since he has stood on the president's side, the president must give him enough rewards.
It has not even been half a year since he was promoted from deputy director to director of the CIA, and now he is being transferred again. This is naturally good news coming from the delivery room: he has been promoted.
But Panetta did not stop. He continued in a low voice: "It may not be a good thing, so don't rush to congratulate."
Gao Yi was a little surprised, but he couldn't help but smile as he looked at Panetta, so he immediately said, "A promotion is definitely a good thing."
“I’m going to be Secretary of Homeland Security.”
Panetta's casual remark almost made Gao Yi drop his jaw in shock.
Seeing Gao Yi's mouth open in shock, Panetta couldn't help but ask, "Why, are you surprised?"
"I...congratulations!"
How can I not be surprised?
Although the CIA is well-known and is indeed the top intelligence agency in the United States, there is still a big gap compared to the Department of Homeland Security.
The CIA has no missions on US soil, no law enforcement powers, and no arrest powers. Its main responsibility is to provide intelligence to the president. The CIA director is the intelligence adviser to the National Security Council, which ensures that the CIA has the highest status among many intelligence agencies, but that's all.
Several major intelligence units in the United States have a high degree of independence. The CIA director cannot command any other intelligence agency. He can only play a coordinating role at most. He used to be able to take the lead, but now he no longer even has this leading role.
Today's new intelligence leader is the Department of Homeland Security.
The Department of Homeland Security, established after 911/, does not count agency-level units, but only the main subordinate agencies, including the Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security (Immigration and Customs Enforcement), the Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security (Transportation Security Administration), Customs and Border Protection, Citizenship and Immigration Services, the U.S. Secret Service, the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center, and the United States Coast Guard Commander (transferred to the Department of the Navy under the U.S. Department of Defense in wartime).
Not to mention the details, among the large units under the Department of Homeland Security, each one is a well-known and powerful unit, but now they are all under the management of Panetta.
If we simply talk about it based on American legal principles, the Department of Homeland Security would not be in the top ten, but in terms of actual power, the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security ranks at least in the top three among the most powerful positions in the United States.
He is in a high position with real power and influence, but compared with an intelligence agency like the CIA, there is a huge gap between them.
The reason why Panetta became the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security is simple, that is, the president found that he has a status in the United States. In theory, he is the highest-ranking person, but lacks actual control means.
The president can't even control the Secret Service that is responsible for protecting him.
The Secret Service's lip service was probably an important factor in the president's decision.
The U.S. Secret Service is under the management of the Department of Homeland Security. As long as Panetta becomes the minister, the next step will be to start a major personnel change.
Gao Yi didn't quite understand the specific details of this, but he knew that as long as Panetta stayed in this position for one day, he would be able to have a peaceful and carefree day.
As long as Panetta is in power, the FBI, NSA, and Secret Service will all be shit and should be sidelined. Gao Yi couldn't help grinning and started laughing.
Panetta knew Gao Yi's mood, and he said calmly: "Little Andyke, don't contact him anymore. I will arrange for someone to investigate. It will be troublesome if this person gets involved."
"Okay, I know, um, thank you."
Gao Yi wanted to take revenge on the Andek Group, but he didn't want to be involved with Little Andek. Panetta asked him to hand the person over, so he handed him over without any problem.
Panetta still maintained a steady pace. He continued in a low voice: "The director of the CIA will be appointed by the president, but it is appropriate for my recommended candidate to be the deputy director. Those who perform well this time will be given important positions. Jolson performed well, so let him be the deputy director."
Gao Yi immediately said: "Oh, then he must be very happy."
Gao Yi still does not have the strength of Feng Biao. He really wants to flatter him, but he doesn't know what to say, so he chooses the safest way, which is not to express any opinions.
You must know your position clearly and don't become complacent just because you think you are very useful.
Panetta continued softly, "Please make a list of the people who have made contributions this time. I know the situation of the CIA, but the people at the FBI and the Pentagon also need to be rewarded. I just took over the Department of Homeland Security, and I also need to have enough people at the middle and lower levels."
As the tide rises, so too does Panetta's status. Now, the middle-level officials he mentioned are actually local lords.
Of course, it is still limited to the intelligence system for the time being.
It is a perfect example of one person's success bringing prosperity to the whole family.
Gao Yi felt his heart beating fast, and he whispered, "Yes, I don't know what to say."
At this moment Gao Yi really didn't know what to say, so he just expressed his joy and didn't dare to get carried away.
Panetta's pace suddenly slowed down, and then he whispered: "As for Prince Shaman..."
Bad thing.
Previously, Panetta was only the deputy director of the CIA, so Gao Yi acted as a middleman to connect them and let Shaman bribe Panetta.
But Panetta’s status is different now. His cooperation with Sharman has become a black history, and he was bribed by Sharman.
Gao Yi's mind raced, and he immediately said, "Prince Shaman is just a fat sheep, what's wrong with him?"
Gao Yi directly demoted Shaman, turning his former financial sponsor into a fat sheep.
Panetta smiled and said, "It's nothing. Prince Shaman is also a character. He is very smart."
Gao Yi smiled and said, "Yes, Prince Shaman is a smart man, he must show some expression."
Panetta sighed and said, "It is true that taking over as Secretary of Homeland Security is a promotion, which will make it easier for me to do anything in the country, but I also need to show some achievements quickly."
After saying that, Panetta stopped walking. When Gao Yi followed suit, he looked at Gao Yi and whispered, "Your role is crucial, but I hope you can play a more crucial role."
For some reason, Gao Yi suddenly felt something in his heart. He felt that Panetta's promotion might not be a good thing.
(End of this chapter)