District 9

On the south side of the important town of Menghan, in the main building room of the Ministry of External Relations.

Pu Sheng sat on the sofa and asked with a frown: "Jun Sheng, what do you think of this matter?"

"I can't figure out what the commander is thinking." A middle-aged man stepped in and replied: "But one thing can be determined now."

"What's going on?" Pu Sheng asked.

"That's the new officers headed by Pu Xingbang. They all prefer our Pu clique to make a new choice." The middle-aged man named Junsheng said with a serious face: "After talking to the Sichuan clique, Chen clique, Eighth District, and Ninth Clan, They have always been very active in easing relations with the district in several ways."

"Yes." Another middle-aged man also nodded in agreement: "Pu Xingbang's attitude is already very clear. He supports making a new choice."

Pu Sheng was silent when he heard the sound.

"However, Pu Xingbang has been laying the groundwork for easing relations with the three major districts for a long time." Junsheng thought for a while and continued: "It was after another meeting to make a routine, and after several contacts, that we decided to exchange prisoners of war. This It means... he and the commander also know in their hearts that there are quite a few senior generals from our Pu faction who are hostile to the three major regions, so they used various details to pave the way to make this matter less abrupt."

Pu Sheng put his palms in his hands: "Do you think Xing Quan can be fought for?"

"Of course, he is very averse to contact with the three major districts, and his thoughts are the same as ours." Junsheng nodded slowly and responded: "In addition to Xingquan, there is another force that can be contacted."

"Is it from Pu Ming?" Pu Sheng responded quickly.

"Yes, Pu Ming's sacrifice was caused by Qin Yu and District Nine. His old subordinates are also very disgusted with these two forces." Junsheng paused and continued to reply: "If we want the commander to change his mind , then these people can be fought for and join us in admonishing."

Li Zhixun heard everyone's analysis: "I think the role of remonstrance is no longer significant."

Pu Sheng turned to look at him.

"Whether Commander Pu is using these forces to put pressure on the fifth district, or he himself wants to make a new choice, he will not listen to your advice because it is inconsistent with his core ideas." Li Zhixun looked up and looked at Everyone: "Instead of scheming under the table, it's better to think of a more direct way to solve the problem once and for all."

"How to do it once and for all?" Junsheng asked.

"If one of the two inspection groups is wiped out and the other is killed, what will be the result?" Li Zhixun asked.

When everyone heard this, they were all stunned.

Junsheng frowned unconsciously and replied calmly: "This method is too radical."

Li Zhixun stood up: "If we don't be radical, it will be difficult for us to reverse the situation. Director Jiang and I have been in Menghan for a week. We have requested to meet with the commander five times, but we have all been declined. With this attitude, we have no way to reconcile with the superiors. Let’s do business.”

Everyone fell into deep thought.

"How do you implement the method you mentioned?" Pu Sheng suddenly asked.

Junsheng looked at the other party with a somewhat surprised expression, and opened his mouth to persuade, but in the end he held back.

…

In the office in the main building of the headquarters.

Pu Xiazi was eating dinner and asked casually: "How is the situation at the dinner party? Are there many people there?"

The Chief of General Staff sat on the sofa next to him and replied with a look of embarrassment: "What do you want me to say?"

"Tell it truthfully." Blind Pu frowned and replied, "Is it necessary to hesitate on this matter?"

"Well... since our headquarters has not drawn up a reception list before, it is not mandatory to attend the banquet." The chief of general staff replied euphemistically: "The officers who can go are all voluntary, or I was invited by Xingbang.”

"Don't beat around the bush, just tell me who knew the news but didn't go." Pu Xiazi ordered with a frown: "Tell me the main ones!"

"Xingquan and his people, as well as Pu Ming's old subordinates, none of them went." The chief of general staff replied truthfully: "No one from Pu Sheng and the Ministry of Foreign Relations attended the dinner... The Autonomous Association, About a third of the people at the headquarters are gone."

"Snapped!"

Pu Xiazi put down his chopsticks heavily, remained silent for a while and said, "Sometimes, the fake stuff can be proven to be real by trying it out."

The chief of general staff was speechless.

"Just watch. After the dinner, I'm sure a large group of people will block my office tomorrow and force me to kick out all the people from Sichuan Mansion and the Ninth District." Pu Xiazi stood up.

The chief of general staff hesitated for a moment, then stood up and advised: "Commander, there is something I don't know whether I should say."

"You are the General Staff, it is your right to speak." Pu Xiazi replied with his hands behind his back.

"Personally, I think we can crack down on the fifth district, but don't make things too rigid." The chief of general staff persuaded softly: "We have been fighting with the three districts for so many years, and both sides have suffered heavy losses. Our officers, from the top to the bottom, all harbor hatred for the three major districts, and it cannot be solved by having a dinner party and saying a few nice words."

"Your personal attitude is to continue cooperating with District Five, right?" Pu Xiazi asked bluntly.

"Well, to be honest, I prefer to continue cooperation." The chief of general staff did not hesitate and directly expressed his thoughts.

"well!"

Pu Xiazi sighed: "Balay, you said that if one day, the three major regions are really unified, where will our old triangle go?"

The chief of general staff was stunned for a moment: "I think it's still far away."

"Gu Tai'an." Pu Xiazi read three words softly and commented briefly: "This person should not be underestimated. With the eight districts unified, the dragon energy in him is even stronger."

The General Staff was silent.

"During World War II, the American brothers fought against the Japanese and fought the hardest, but after the war, they were able to wear a pair of trousers." Pu Xiazi turned around and said: "It is the same now. From the perspective of the region, personal grudges and hatred , Emotions are all trivial things, and they are not subject to your will or mine."

The General Staff thought for a long time: "Commander, you already have the answer in your mind."

"It still depends on the fifth district." Pu Xiazi replied calmly: "The weak party's diplomacy is actually like marrying a girl. You have to see clearly whether the son-in-law in front of you is worthy of your lifelong trust!"

…

After the dinner.

People from the Sichuan government and people from the ninth district all returned to their homes under the escort of Pu Xingbang.

inside the room.

Shen Fei loosened his collar and said with a frown: "During the dinner, Pu Xingbang chatted a lot with that woman. I have to recognize the fact. I am currently the most vulnerable in front of the Sichuan Clan in the fifth district. "

The words just fell.

A young man walked in and whispered to Shen Fei: "Team Leader Shen, someone wants to see you."

"See me?" Shen Fei was startled: "Who is it?"

"He said his name is Pu Xingquan." The young man replied.

Shen Fei was startled for a moment: "Pu Xiazi's third son? Quick, invite him in!"