District 9

In the next few days, Qin Yu did not appear in public, but was recuperating in the division hospital, while Lao Li, Lao Mao and others were responsible for negotiating with District Eight Capital.

The two parties quickly reached an agreement, and Lao Li also signed strategic cooperation agreements with many banks and financial institutions in the eight districts in the name of the Sichuan Autonomous Federation. But what's interesting is that these big guys didn't ask the Sichuan government to pledge any assets, projects, or land. Instead, after signing the details of various agreements, they notified various departments to prepare allocations.

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Half a month passed.

In District 9, in the Erlonggang exercise area, Sha Zhongwei, the core general of the Sha faction, met privately for the first time with Commander Liu Weiren from the World War II area.

In the sand camp, a group of middle-aged generals were sitting at the dining table, holding knives and cutting roasted lamb legs.

Sha Zhongwei said to Liu Weiren in a hearty voice: "Old Liu, your division did really well in this confrontation exercise! As soon as the game started, the two European regiments on our side were blocked at Sanquankou. Before we could react, we suffered a 2:1 battle loss. To be honest, your division's combat effectiveness far exceeded our division headquarters' estimates."

"Exercises and actual combat are two different things." Liu Weiren replied with a faint smile: "You European Corps are used to being arrogant, so it's normal that you don't take us old haters seriously, haha!"

"No, no." Sha Zhongwei waved his hand: "I am telling you this not to give you a high hat. Although the drill is not as good as actual combat, it can still bring up many problems. If you fight well, you will fight well."

Liu Weiren picked up the wine glass: "Thank you, Lao Sha, for the compliment, hehe!"

"You're too polite." Sha Zhongwei clinked glasses with the other party and downed the drink in one gulp.

Putting down the wine glass, Sha Zhongwei took a bite of food and said with a chuckle: "Old Liu, this exercise was organized by the General Administration of the Military Department, and your division headquarters was notified in advance... Haha, Commander Zhou is not dissatisfied, is he? "

Liu Weiren was startled for a moment, then immediately shook his head: "No, Commander Zhou is not in good health recently. The work of the World War II Zone Headquarters is presided over by the General Staff. I have not heard what he thinks about this matter."

"Haha, is it true?" Sha Zhongwei asked.

"Why did I lie to you?" Liu Weiren continued: "But to be honest, it is quite difficult for the military to do this. The higher-ups gave an order and immediately transferred us to Erlonggang. What do you think...what should I do? What to do? Go, for fear of dissatisfaction from the top of the World War II Area Headquarters; if you don’t go, it will be disobedience. Oops... I really am not a human being inside and outside. "

"Haha, what's so impersonal about this? The General Administration of Military Affairs has the power to command all military units. As generals, we obey the highest order. That is our duty. No one can find fault." Sha Zhongwei He replied with a smile.

"That's what I say, but... people in official circles inevitably have to abide by some unspoken rules." Liu Weiren bared his teeth and replied: "Next time, you should also react to the superiors, but don't do this. In case someone from the World War II zone Colleagues, you really have an opinion on me, and the road ahead for us will become narrower and narrower."

"Haha, okay!" Sha Zhongwei nodded.

Liu Weiren lit a cigarette, glanced at the other party's reaction with his peripheral vision, and said no more.

"Old Liu, there are actually many things I have wanted to tell you for a long time." Sha Zhongwei finished laying the groundwork and said seductively: "With the combat effectiveness of your division and the commanding ability of your officer corps, you should have already It’s a step further.”

"how do I say this?"

"Actually, Commander Shen and the General Administration of the Military Department like you very much." Sha Zhongwei said in a low voice: "If Zheng Kai hadn't been blocking you, you would have been a major general long ago."

"Pull him down." Liu Weiren curled his lips and waved his hands: "The label on me is too obvious, and I was the leader of Qin Yu before. In many things, I did not satisfy the General Administration of Military Affairs... Only the higher-ups like me can Weird."

"I'm telling the truth." Sha Zhongwei replied softly: "Qin Yu's problem does have a certain impact on you, but if you look at it in detail, you are actually in a dilemma. Commander Zhou wants to cover up There's nothing you can do about him!"

"You are right when you say this." Liu Weiren immediately nodded and replied: "I couldn't help taking care of Qin Yu. First of all, Commander Zhou valued him very much, and Qin Yu himself and the Wu family also We have a close relationship with the Feng family... So what can I do? I can only fully understand the leader's intentions. "

"That's the truth." Sha Zhongwei nodded.

"Well, it's so difficult to do something these days, even if you can't take care of it, it won't work." Liu Weiren sighed.

"Old Liu, although we didn't know each other well before, after all, we can be regarded as senior brothers and junior brothers who came from the same academy." Sha Zhongwei intervened and said: "I'll tell you to tell you the truth, the higher-ups may have to promote a wave of young generals on a large scale in the near future. , you have to seize the opportunity."

"How to be sure?" Liu Weiren asked with great interest.

"Commander Shen Wanzhou, the general secretary of the March Army Department, will serve as the regional security director. It is already a certainty." Sha Zhongwei said in a low voice: "He has an absolute say in this promotion list. My personal suggestion is this. , make an appointment with him when you have nothing to do, and communicate with him more."

When Liu Weiren heard this, he replied with an embarrassed look on his face: "This...isn't this okay? I secretly made an appointment with Commander Shen and let outsiders know...?"

"Old Liu, I would say you are too cautious in doing things." Sha Zhongwei replied with a smile: "This is why you have never been promoted. Look at Qin Yu, he was just a senior colonel at the beginning, but now he is You're on the same level. Why can he come up? To put it bluntly, doesn't he just dare to place a bet?!"

Liu Weiren was silent.

"Although there is only one level difference between brigadier general and major general, without opportunities, they will never be promoted in their lifetime." Sha Zhongwei reminded again: "This time the General Administration of Military Affairs wants to promote young cadres and backbone forces on a large scale. It is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. It’s a good opportunity, you have to seize it!”

"Do I have a chance?" Liu Weiren asked.

"Let me put it here, as long as you have an attitude, you are at least a major general." Sha Zhongwei said decisively.

Liu Weiren blinked, picked up the wine glass and replied, "Thank you, Master Sha, for pointing me to this clear path!"

"It's done, you owe me a drink, haha!" Sha Zhongwei smiled and picked up the wine glass.

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An hour and a half later.

Liu Weiren returned to the camp in a military vehicle and looked out the window with complicated eyes.

In the camp, Sha Zhongwei took the phone and said softly: "Commander, I'm not sure what he is thinking, so I didn't explain it clearly to him. But I have already hinted what should be hinted, just look. What’s his next move?”

"Yeah." Shen Wanzhou responded.

Songjiang, Tuzh Street Military Intelligence Branch.

"Report!" A military intelligence officer walked into the stationmaster's office.

Ma Laoer raised his head: "Say!"

"There is news from Erlonggang that Liu Weiren and Sha Zhongwei met today and had a drink." The military intelligence officer put the information on the table and said, "We haven't found the specific content yet."

Ma Laoer frowned and immediately ordered: "Encrypt this information and send it directly to the Office of the Director of the Military Supervision Bureau."