Marvel’s Superman

"'Project Paperclip'?"

Rogers in the director's office closed the thick folder in his hand.

"That is to say, the president secretly extradited a group of German scientists, and S.H.I.E.L.D. also absorbed part of Hydra's forces. But won't this allow the enemy to infiltrate and pose a threat to national security?"

Captain America looked a little puzzled.

As an intelligence agency, S.H.I.E.L.D.'s primary problem should be to ensure its own confidentiality.

Actively recruiting Hydra is equivalent to creating opportunities for spies to lurk.

Invisibly, it increases a certain risk.

What if S.H.I.E.L.D. becomes a new Hydra then?

"This plan was initially carried out by the military. They took a fancy to the V-1 and V-2 rockets of the Third Reich, and the new technology of ballistic missiles, and wanted to get it."

Luke shrugged and said lightly.

The scarcest thing in the 20th century is talent, and the newly appointed president also understands this truth, and that's why he approved the "Paperclip Project".

During World War II, the military industry of the Third Reich was extremely developed, and all kinds of black technologies were endless. It was a well-deserved first in strength.

It's normal for the White House and the Pentagon to look greedy.

It is their nature to take and rob, and to put interests first.

"There were quite a few people who initially opposed the plan because, according to the rules, the US military, which is on the Allied side, is prohibited from dealing directly with war criminals."

Luke paused and said with a smile on his lips: "It is ironic that almost all German scientists and engineers who are eligible for recruitment and extradition have close ties to the Nazi Party, and some are even close to the Nazi Party. up to the standards of war criminals."

Rogers had a shocked expression of "strange knowledge increased".

Despite knowing that the interests of various parties are entangled, the national image may not be as glorious as it appears on the surface.

But the thought of recruiting war criminals into government departments was still somewhat difficult for him.

"Those people should be tried."

Rogers whispered.

Seeing Captain America's frustrated look, Luke continued to talk about the dark history of the federal government: "That's just your personal opinion, the president and generals don't think so. In order to ensure strategic interests, they bypassed these rules and sent out More than 700 intelligence personnel, vigorously collecting personnel related to projects such as fighter jets, missiles and rockets."

"Among them, Arthur-L-Rudolph, who once managed an arsenal, was a talent in rocket manufacturing. But he was also a notorious war criminal who committed the brutal crimes of hanging slave laborers, killing and abusing prisoners of war."

"And Werner von Braun, who is now a senior engineer at the Army's Equipment Design and Research Bureau, the designer of the V-2 missile. He's killed thousands in the UK and is an avid Third Reich."

Luke spoke in great detail, and every word was like a sledgehammer, hitting Rogers' heart.

"Steve, there is no absolute justice in this world. The country you protect, or the spirit you defend, is actually not great."

Luke, who is obviously the director of SHIELD and a major general of the Army, rudely ridiculed this capital country that was packaged as a beacon of freedom.

But then again, Project Paperclip did have a big impact on America during its developmental years.

For example, the war criminal Werner von Braun.

This person has a bright resume and entered the Technical University of Berlin in 1930.

Four years later, he received a Ph.D. in physics from Humboldt University, and his graduation thesis was awarded the highest grade.

In just two years, the V-2 missile was designed, which is the first ballistic missile in the world to be put into actual combat.

Later, he went to the United States, developed the Saturn 5, and successfully achieved the amazing feat of landing on the moon.

Arguably rocket building, another Howard Stark in the space industry.

"What about S.H.I.E.L.D., we are the same?"

Rogers was a little unacceptable and looked at Luke leaning in the seat.

"Almost. Like Dr. Anim Zola, he used to make energy weapons for the Red Skull, and now he works for S.H.I.E.L.D. So, let's not blame him for his previous crimes."

Luke nodded without hiding.

The "Paperclip Project" also benefited S.H.I.E.L.D.

From an unknown intelligence agency, it has rapidly developed into a huge organization above the Pentagon.

Except for the special status of Superman, plus all kinds of amazing operations to ask for funds and expand power and responsibilities.

There is a small portion, also thanks to Hydra for their generous help.

This old opponent made the reorganized Strategic Science Corps quickly complete the original accumulation.

"Don't get too attached to justice, kindness, and moral conscience, Steve. You can pursue those beautiful things, but you can't use them as a measure of everything in the world."

Luke began to boil poisonous chicken soup as usual, playing the role of life mentor.

Speaking of which, it seems to be quite interesting to transform the unwavering Captain America.

"I never thought about how many people Howard was in the arms business and the weapons he made and sold."

"I don't even think about it. Anim Zola was once a loyal fan of the Third Reich. He once worked hard for Hydra and Red Skull, and his hands were stained with the blood of Allied soldiers."

"Because that doesn't make sense. There's no use for it other than putting yourself at odds with your moral conscience and harsh reality."

Rogers' lips moved as if he was about to say something.

The education and cognition he received since he was a child is to be a good person, stick to the bottom line and not easily hurt others.

But Luke's words were like a bullet, shattering Captain America's sturdy line of defense and making him shaken.

"But……"

Rogers raised his head, as if doubting life.

"There's nothing wrong with it. To separate truth from reality, I'm a superman, a war hero, and an object of worship to the public."

Luke smiled and said softly: "But I am also the Chief of SHIELD, a major general of the Army, an uncompromising authority and leader. I need to safeguard my own interests and stick to my position. For this, I even have to Do something 'bad' that is unethical."

"Putting these two identities together is not contradictory."

Rogers was in a state of confusion, as if he had suffered 10,000 mental attacks.

He looked down at the vibranium shield in his hand and the Stars and Stripes printed on his chest.

For a moment, at a loss.

"Maybe I'm not fit to be a captain."

After a while, Rogers laughed at himself.

"It's a good thing you're here, Luke. So I'll just be a soldier and rush forward."

Luke, who poured several bowls of poisonous chicken soup for the philosophy of life for Captain America in a row, Shi Shiran stood up, patted the other party's shoulder, and said, "Come to my house for dinner tonight, Malena's craftsmanship is not bad."

After a few minutes, the conversation was over.

Watching Rogers leave, he walked over to the wine cabinet and poured a glass of Lafite 1882—well, 1882.

"Dr. Zola, you heard it all."

Luke shook the red wine glass and said towards the office cubicle: "I know Hydra's plan very well. You rely on the 'Paperclip Project' to infiltrate S.H.I.E.L.D., and plan to revive and start over."

"The most dangerous places are often the safest. After the fall of the Red Skull, Hydra's forces were divided into three, one part was recruited by S.H.I.E.L.D., part was taken away by Baron Teslak, and the other part was hidden, secret Infiltrate the interior of the federal government."

The stout Dr. Zola took small steps and pushed the door out.

He stayed in the cubicle of the office very early, and heard the countermeasures against the Hellfire Club, as well as various intelligence about the "Paperclip Project".

"Mr. Major, I've given up on the dark! Hydra is destined to have no future, SHIELD is the future!"

Dr. Zola said sincerely.

Luke handed a glass of red wine over, shook his head and said: "You are wrong, Dr. Zola. I am very optimistic about Hydra, they are well-organized, their penetration ability is extremely outstanding, and their intelligence networks are all over the place, which is stronger than S.H.I.E.L.D. many."

Dr. Zola tremblingly took the glass.

He didn't know what the major general in front of him wanted to say.

Do you have to settle the old account of being a Hydra?

"Dr. Zola, I want to join you."

Luke's smile grew thicker and he said sincerely, "Do you think I can be a qualified Hydra?"