District 9

The atmosphere in the Lin family hall was dull.

Tang Qingyuan, Secretary-General Zhang and Lin Yaozong were sitting on the sofa in a triangle with serious expressions.

Outside, everyone in the Lin family, including Tang Qingyuan and the people brought by Secretary-General Zhang, were all waiting quietly.

"Commander Lin, the fire has started. You must have an attitude." Tang Qingyuan intervened.

Lin Yaozong pondered for a long time and replied expressionlessly: "As I said before, I personally do not recommend a civil war. If you are willing to talk, I can personally fly to the First Theater Command to mediate in the middle."

When Secretary-General Zhang heard this, he sighed and replied: "Old Lin, you know better than anyone else that it is impossible to go back in the direction of things now!"

Lin Yaozong was silent.

"If Gu Tai'an just wanted to be a member of the military, then what happened today would never have happened. Not only would I support her, I believe Old Tang would also support him." Secretary-General Zhang said seriously: "But he His ambitions don’t stop there, he clearly wants to take full advantage of the military and political power, and bring the Eighth District back to the feudal era so that he can become the emperor.”

Lin Yaozong still didn't answer.

"It is impossible to turn back the times. This kind of thinking and behavior is absolutely intolerable." Secretary-General Zhang said with great emotion: "Old Lin, Yanbei Wai, now there are bursts of artillery fire, our soldiers are dying, and our people are dying." You are in despair! As the highest military officer in the World War II zone, you must have an attitude at this time!"

"What attitude do you want? Do you want the World War II zone to collectively fire on the Gu family?" Lin Yaozong looked up at him and asked: "A battle involving hundreds of thousands of people? But what's the point of this? Fighting back and forth will consume Who is it, and who will pay the bill in the end?!"

"Old Lin, if you don't join the war, will the war stop?" Secretary-General Zhang patted the table: "Now the strength of the enemy and ours is balanced. If no unit that can influence the outcome enters the field, then who can say with certainty how the battle will turn out? How long will the fight last? Five years? Ten years? Or even twenty years?! What will District 8 be like by then?! It will be a scorched earth and the people will not be able to survive."

Lin Yaozong looked at him and rubbed his palms.

"Let me make a statement." Tang Qingyuan finally took the initiative to speak: "Our highest administrative body has no intention of taking military power. If you, Commander Lin, enter the scene and influence the outcome, then the position of the highest military officer belongs to you. "

"Haha." Lin Yaozong smiled: "Are you talking to me about benefits?"

"Old Lin, don't be so resistant..." Secretary-General Zhang was obviously more familiar with Lin Yaozong. He said very directly: "There are no outsiders here. If we have something to say, we will say it clearly. You come in and we will fight until the core of the Gu family is gone. , after relinquishing military power, I will lead the people from the General Administration to support you. Coupled with the support of the highest administrative agency, it will not be difficult for you to become the highest military commander. Your qualifications and the influence of the Lin family within the military and government His strength is enough to fill this position."

"you……!"

"Old Lin, listen to me." Secretary-General Zhang interrupted Lin Yaozong and continued: "Your entrance can completely influence the outcome. At least it can end this military conflict within a few months. You also said that if we continue to fight, we will eventually consume ourselves, so if you can do it, why don't you let this consumption end early?"

Lin Yaozong rubbed his palms and did not reply.

"Sitting in our position, a decision-making mistake may affect our nation for generations." Secretary-General Zhang stood up and said with a sincere expression: "I hope you can consider the overall situation and the region. Make the right decision for our people and for those soldiers who fought with blood."

"Commander Lin, if you really think about the problem from a regional perspective, then you should take the initiative to take on the responsibility and fight for the position of the highest military commander." Tang Qingyuan also interjected: "I believe that when you take office, with our joint efforts, Next, the military and government must be able to work in unison."

Every word spoken by the two of them was heartfelt and pierced into Lin Yaozong's heart.

Tang's attitude is very clear. If you get involved and we get things done, then you will be the highest military commander in the future and will have the most extreme power in your hands.

Secretary-General Zhang also told Lin Yaozong in a subtle way that your position is at the center of the storm. If you don't express your position or make a decision, it is absolutely impossible. Just the moral kidnapping from the outside world may push you into the abyss. Who allowed you to own the troops and be the commander of the World War II zone?

Lin Yaozong looked up at the two of them, but did not speak for a long time and seemed to be hesitant in his attitude.

"Old Lin, let me ask you a question, in your position, can you really stay out of it?" Secretary-General Zhang shouted excitedly: "A few years ago, Gu Tai'an was able to surpass your World War II Area Headquarters , directly use the support of the old commander to reorganize your troops in the World War II area. Are you still planning to be a puppet commander who bows his head and bows to you when he meets you in the future?!"

When Lin Yaozong heard this, he immediately raised his head.

"Time waits for no one, Lao Lin!" Secretary-General Zhang said with sincere emotion.

Lin Yaozong looked at him: "The shot you fired first didn't really put all the possibility of influencing the battle situation on me, right?"

Tang Qingyuan was slightly startled when he heard this.

"You still have cards, what are they?" Lin Yaozong asked bluntly.

"I originally thought that District Nine would provide some support, but the effect was not ideal." Tang Qingyuan responded first.

"Haha." Lin Yaozong smiled and stood up slowly: "I won't express my position, so you should still reserve your words."

Tang Qingyuan said nothing.

"Okay, I agree to send troops to the World War II zone." Lin Yaozong said calmly: "I ordered the Second Army to station in Xinyang and protect Yanbei from the flanks. But my bottom line is that if the Gu Corps did not fire on us first, Then I won’t join the war.”

"No problem." Tang Qingyuan responded immediately.

…

Fifteen minutes later.

Tang Qingyuan sat in the car, turned to look out the window and asked, "Do you think his attitude is credible?"

"If he is holding back, isn't he just waiting for a price?" Secretary-General Zhang replied calmly: "As long as the situation tilts slightly towards our side, he will definitely send troops to attack the Gu family."

Tang Qingyuan thought about it carefully and said softly: "Then flip the card again, show it to him, and let him express his position as soon as possible."

Secretary-General Zhang nodded.

…

Half an hour later.

Inside the Lin family villa.

As soon as Lin Yaozong gave the order to the headquarters, the adjutant came in and said: "There is an extra garrison around the house. The main road has been blocked. Check the cars as they pass by."

"Haha, it's to be expected. If I don't express my position clearly, they will definitely not let me leave Yanbei." Lin Yaozong said calmly: "Call Lin Cheng and let his troops prepare for war. .Don’t worry about the rest, we’ll see.”

…

The other end.

Qin Yu stood in the brigade headquarters compound and said succinctly: "Except for the logistics troops, the mixed brigade has transferred its entire line northward and headed towards Yanbei."