Spy Family

After careful consideration, Fu Taiyi decided to accept Qiu Xinyang's proposal a year ago and become the leader of the independent army. He thought that tonight's banquet was prepared for this.

Guests were arriving one after another, and there were still twenty minutes before the official start of the banquet. Qiu Xinyang arranged for Lu Linbei to meet Fu Taiyi in the kitchen - everything for the banquet was prepared by the Independence Army, and no people or property from the Fu family were used.

Fu Taiyi was a little surprised and dissatisfied with this meeting, "Are you so anxious? Can't you wait until the banquet is over? Also, when will General Xie come?"

Lu Linbei knew a little about this "old man" in his thirties and knew that he couldn't understand oblique words and any hint would be misunderstood, so he said bluntly: "Which one does Mayor Fu prefer, military power or political power?" one?"

Fu Taiyi was stunned, "It's too early to say this now. I haven't decided to accept any position yet."

"The arrow is on the string. For the sake of Paradise City and King Zhao, Mayor Fu may have to go out. There are many people coming to visit today, right?"

"They're here for a party."

"How many hours in advance?" Lu Linbei smiled, "I'm the first one to visit, right?"

"When I sent Miss Miao here, you were indeed the first one. She also had many visitors. Well, are you from Zhaiwang?"

"Yes, I am an outsider, but I care very much about Mayor Fu's interests."

Fu Taiyi didn't even ask the reason, and accepted the "care" calmly, "Everyone suggested that I accept military power, what do you think?"

"Military power is the most direct and can be used immediately, which is good."

"Yeah, I think so too."

"But there is one thing. I wonder if Mayor Fu has ever thought about it. In the future, Zhao Wangxing will inevitably separate military and political affairs. Is Mayor Fu familiar with military life?"

"I spent a year as a foreigner in your Zhai King Army. I like the life there very much. Everyone is very friendly to me."

"The army of King Zhai was defeated, and the soldiers who stayed in King Zhao had a very unsatisfactory life."

"I know that your commander Huang Pingchu has become a joke. Everyone calls him the Shijia Huang Dog."

"General Shi from King Planet escaped faster."

"Yes, I thought he would be tough to the end, but I didn't expect that he would escape in the end."

"The war is not over yet. When interstellar traffic is restored, the war is likely to continue. Planet Uranus will send space battleships. The Independence Army must start thinking about how to respond now. Does Mayor Fu have any ideas?"

"Let the staff come up with ideas... Are you saying that I can't be the commander-in-chief of the independent army?"

"I mean there are more important responsibilities waiting for Mayor Fu than military commander."

"The Supreme Council of King Zhao? Everyone told me that it was just a decoration and would not hold any power."

"For people without strength, the committee is indeed a decoration. For people like Mayor Fu, it is an excellent ladder that can lead to the highest power."

Fu Taiyi frowned, "Are everyone else lying to me?"

"A tiger who asks a rabbit to recommend food will only get grass."

Fu Taiyi laughed, "I'm not a 'tiger', and the people who come to persuade me are not all 'rabbits', but I understand what you mean, um... I haven't decided to take up a position yet."

"But Mayor Fu is ready to serve all residents of Zhaowangxing."

"That is the responsibility passed down from generation to generation in our Fu family. I will consider your words."

Lu Linbei wanted to speak again, but Fu Taiyi stood up and said: "Military power is direct, but the future is not broad. Although political power is weak, the future is unlimited. Is this what you mean?"

Lu Linbei smiled and nodded, knowing that speaking any more would be counterproductive, so he wisely shut up.

The guests had almost arrived and were seated one after another. Xie Bojun had not yet shown up. As the host, Fu Taiyi was more anxious than anyone else. When he left the kitchen and saw Qiu Xinyang, he asked: "Minister Qiu, hasn't General Xie arrived yet?"

"He's on the way. Mayor Fu doesn't have to wait for him. You can start the banquet first. Everyone is waiting for you."

Fu Taiyi would not make mistakes in this kind of thing. He shook his head and said, "Wait for General Xie. When will he arrive and when will the banquet be held? If I can wait, everyone can wait."

Fu Taiyi walked away, and Qiu Xinyang asked in a low voice: "How is it?"

"He said he would consider it."

Qiu Xinyang sighed softly, "We can only help so far."

"What does General Xie think?"

Qiu Xinyang smiled bitterly and said: "To be honest, I haven't seen General Xie for a while... It's better not to talk about it and let everything take its course."

Half an hour later than the scheduled time, Xie Bojun still didn't show up. Lu Linbei returned to the banquet hall. Huang Pingchu was restless. When he saw Lu Linbei, he immediately waved, walked to the side, slightly away from the crowd, and whispered: "There's something wrong with the atmosphere."

The guests have arrived, but they are very reserved. Half of them did not take their seats, but stood near the tables and chairs, chatting quietly or making eye contact.

"Just wait and see what happens."

"You don't know what's going on?"

"I don't know, I think people are just too nervous."

"Aren't you familiar with that Minister Qiu? He didn't say anything?"

"We went to meet two old friends, that's all." Lu Linbei did not mention Qiu Xinyang's reminder.

"Alas, people work as swordsmen, and I work as fish and meat." Huang Pingchu's courage had already been exhausted by Shi Liangbi, and now he could only accept his fate.

After another half hour, Fu Taiyi finally came to the banquet hall under Qiu Xinyang's persuasion, which made the atmosphere a little more lively. At least the guests did not have to stand there in a daze and could surround Mayor Fu and say some flattering words. It's the way they are used to socializing.

The warm atmosphere did not last long. A group of soldiers came in from the outside, spread out silently, stood against the wall, and surrounded the entire banquet hall. They all held guns in their hands and charged at the muzzle. Their intimidation was not reduced at all. While we were still marching, we asked everyone to shut up and return to their seats.

Only Fu Taiyi stood there at a loss. He was the most surprised. However, more than a year of house arrest made him more cautious. He thought it was General Xie's pomp, so he did not ask questions, but straightened his clothes and prepared for the dinner. The real protagonist.

The last person to come in was still not Xie Bojun, but three serious-looking officers. Qiu Xinyang was also confused and hurriedly approached him to ask about the situation. After just a few words, he stepped aside and walked out of the living room.

Three officers came to the main table, and one of them said: "We have received accurate information that someone is betraying the Independence Army and preparing to assassinate General Xie at this banquet."

Everyone was shocked. The officer's expression remained unchanged and he continued: "The next person whose name is read, please come with us and cooperate with the investigation."

Another officer wearing glasses read out the name stored in the chip. The first person who was called almost collapsed on the ground and cried: "I don't have it, I really don't have it..."

Two soldiers stepped forward and dragged the man away. The guests moved their chairs to make way. No one dared to stop them, as they were all thinking about their own safety.

As the master, Fu Taiyi felt that he had lost all face. This was so different from the scene he expected. He hesitated again and again and walked towards the three officers, believing that he had to do something.

Everyone looked at him as if he was one of the soldiers.

The three officers didn't seem to notice him, and continued to read out the names in a cold tone. No one who was read out could walk out on their own, and all needed the help or dragging of soldiers.

Fu Taiyi began to regret it, but he couldn't stop the steps he had already taken, so he could only bite the bullet and keep moving forward.

Lu Linbei saved him and reached out to grab Fu Taiyi's arm. Fu Taiyi couldn't break free with such force, so he could only stop and stand next to Lu Linbei, looking at him gratefully and saying nothing.

There were more than a hundred guests in total, and thirty-five of them had their names read out. When the officer finally stopped, the remaining people finally breathed a sigh of relief, thankful that they were okay, and no longer had the energy to sympathize with those who had been taken away.

The officer in the middle said: "Please continue the banquet. General Xie entrusted me to say sorry to the host, Mr. Fu, and all the guests. He has urgent matters to deal with and cannot come to the banquet today."

The three officers left with the soldiers, and the living room remained quiet. It was not until the service staff arranged by the Independence Army began to serve the food that everyone gradually came to their senses. Within ten minutes, some people left, and they did not even come to say goodbye to the host.

Miao Ruofeng never showed up, and Qiu Xinyang disappeared. Fu Taiyi refused to sit at the main table alone, so he stayed at Lu Linbei's table. Someone was taken away, leaving an empty seat.

The grand dinner lasted less than half an hour, and the guests had almost left. Fu Taiyi also excused himself from not feeling well and hid in the bedroom, never to be seen again.

Lu Linbei found that his previous persuasion was completely unnecessary. The Independence Army's operations were enough to dispel any ambitions of Fu Taiyi and put him in an embarrassing situation. Qiu Xinyang's "good intentions" were nowhere to be found.

Huang Pingchu was also about to leave. He behaved quite calmly and did not show any fear or panic. He drank a small glass of wine and did not eat anything until he got into the car. He began to tremble, and the trembling became more intense. As for being unable to get angry at Lu Linbei.

After the car drove out of a street, Huang Pingchu finally came to his senses and lowered his voice and said to Lu Linbei: "You didn't give me any warning."

"Because I didn't know anything about it, so I was just as surprised as everyone else."

"Would you be unaware of it? Would you be unaware of it? Maybe this is the conspiracy you planned for Xie Bojun."

"Words of caution."

Huang Pingchu was stunned for a moment and did not dare to say anything more, but the anger in his heart did not diminish, "You are not an investigator of King Zhai, no."

Lu Linbei didn't want to argue, so he pressed the call button and gave an address to the driver in the front row.

Huang Pingchu was stunned again, "You, what do you want to do?"

"I won't go back to my place tonight."

"I knew you were a traitor and you were going to betray me to the Independence Army!"

Lu Linbei stared at Huang Pingchu, "Listen, Colonel Huang, betraying you won't bring me any benefits. Your value has long been squeezed out by the people of King Zhai. I am saving you just because the people of King Zhai need someone." Commander, if you don’t want to accept my help or don’t want to cooperate, I won’t force you. You can go your own way and I will go another way.”

Inexplicably, Huang Pingchu suddenly felt a little shorter. He was afraid of the Lu Linbei in front of him, but at the same time he was extremely dependent on him. He finally whispered: "I believe you and am willing to cooperate."

Lu Linbei was not particularly sure about the path he would take in the future. Xie Bojun's actions came much earlier than he expected.