District 9

It's about nine o'clock in the evening.

Gu Zheng was sitting in the living room at home, waiting for his father to hold a video conference upstairs.

After Zhang Hongjing's case was exposed on the black market of military intelligence, Lao Gu never met anyone from the Tongmenghui. Because he was afraid that Xiaogu had already leaked out, and that if he moved too frequently with the people of the Alliance at this time, he might be targeted, so he discussed matters within the association through the internal network connection with everyone.

Gu Zheng ate fruit and watched boring international news. After waiting for about half an hour, Lao Gu walked down.

"Aunt Chen, you don't have to clean up. Go and have a rest." When Gu Zheng saw his father coming down, he immediately gave instructions to the nanny.

"Okay, you guys chat." The nanny refilled the tea for the two of them and immediately turned around and left.

Lao Gu sat in front of his son and whispered, "I still can't believe Huo Zhenghua."

"Why?" Gu Zheng said with some confusion: "I have seen Qin Yu locked up in his place. This means that our previous guess was very accurate?!"

"The principles of life and work are the same. The higher you reach the top, the more you have to calculate every step. Otherwise, if you step on the wrong footing, you will be shattered to pieces." Lao Gu replied in a low voice: "Be careful of sailing the ten-thousand-year-old ship! I will follow you. People in the meeting discussed it and decided that Huo Zhenghua must not be believed until the last moment."

"Then how should I respond to him?" Gu Zheng asked.

"In this way, before we take action here, you ask Huo Zhenghua to send two regiments to Yanbei North Pass to sandwich Fatty Teng's division. If Fatty Teng's division makes any changes that day, Huo Zhenghua will order these two regiments to open fire. Drag Fatty Teng's troops into the city." Lao Gu said concisely.

"Without an order from the headquarters, Huo Zhenghua privately mobilized two regiments and settled them in Beiguan... This move will directly lead to the superiors judging him as a possibility of rebellion." Gu Zheng said in a low voice: "If Huo Zhenghua hadn't Question, let’s let him do this, it’s no different from carrying a thunderbolt.”

"If Huo Zhenghua has no problem, then everyone will work together as a team from now on. It won't actually matter if he is not judged as a rebel. Anyway, in the end, he will have to use his cards to force the palace." Lao Gu intervened and said: "... It's up to you to follow this line. Remember, Huo Zhenghua's army can only send out two regiments, no more, no less. If he sends more people secretly, then there must be something wrong with him. "

"I understand what you mean." Gu Zheng nodded.

"The time is set in three days." Gu Shouchen looked at his son with clear eyes and said, "...the success or failure of right or wrong depends on this."

"Has the specific plan been agreed upon?"

"Yes, the perimeter is all set up." Gu Shouchen whispered: "But don't think that the army can give us too much help. The military situation outside Yanbei City is very complicated now. Lin Yaozong looks at the overall situation and is focusing on which point. There are changes in the troops in position, so we dare not mobilize troops in advance, otherwise the matter will be exposed."

"Yes." Gu Zheng nodded in agreement: "Every soldier outside may attract others' attention."

"This matter happened suddenly, with internal attacks and external cooperation. We strive to change the political situation in the Eighth District in one go."

"It will definitely succeed." Gu Zheng replied with firm eyes.

The father and son discussed until late at night before Gu Zheng returned to his home.

Gu Shouchen stood alone on the balcony, with his left hand on his waist and a cigarette in his right hand. His eyes had the look of a tiger or a wolf.

At the time of the military-political war in the Eighth District, Gu Shouchen was not actually a decisive figure in the party and government factions. He was ranked outside the five permanent officials. Even if Old Tang takes any important measures, he will not be discussed with him.

Later, when the civil war broke out in the Eighth District, Gu Shouchen placed all his bets on the side of the Gu family. At the risk of being executed by everyone in his family, he gave a lot of help to the Gu family at the government affairs office, and also showed great national integrity outside. So after Gu Tai'an came to power, he underwent several rounds of tests and successfully passed them. Not only was he re-employed, but he also formed a political marriage with the Gu family.

Therefore, Lao Gu, who looks gentle and righteous on the outside, is actually a gambler in his heart.

The first time, he made the right bet, and the rewards far exceeded his efforts, so this time, he had to make a big bet.

Of course, Lao Gu's gambler character has a strong motivation for behavior, rather than just making random bets. You see, the first time he chose to join the Gu family, it was because he could not grasp real power in the party and government. If he wanted to make a qualitative leap, he had to re-align with the team at a critical moment.

This time, Lao Gu was willing to take the lead in organizing this alliance, which was a decision he made after long deliberation. First, when Lin Yaozong came to power, the national battle status he dreamed of was gone in a matter of minutes, and the new governor would definitely choose his own partner in government affairs instead of using his predecessor's. Therefore, as soon as this system integration is implemented, he will step down after serving one term at most. Second, the military and political affairs of the Eighth District have been unified for a long time. On the surface, he is the Chief of Political Affairs of the Eighth District, but in fact he is the second in command, because the Governor also has to supervise government affairs, and he must listen to the Governor on key decisions. command, and there are various parliamentary systems below that restrict his rights. To put it bluntly, Lao Gu felt that after serving Gu Tai'an for so long, it was time for spring to come, but he did not expect that after the two splints were finished, he might have to take them off, so he felt very unbalanced.

This is just like competitive sports. It is difficult for ordinary people to understand the desire of the runner-up for the championship.

…

Early the next morning.

Gu Shouchen called his girl Gu Jing back, and the latter was six or seven months pregnant. She looked plump and looked quite noble.

"Dad, are you okay with calling me back?" Gu Jing asked.

"After Gu Yan came back from the army, did he come home to see you?" Gu Shouchen asked.

"No." Gu Jing shook her head: "He has been very busy recently, but we both call each other every day."

"The relationship between husband and wife must be cultivated intentionally. You can't just make phone calls." Gu Shouchen thought about it again and said: "... He doesn't have time to go home, so go see him!"

"Yes, I understand." Gu Jing is a well-educated girl who speaks softly and looks very dignified.

"I'm holding a dinner party at home the day after tomorrow. You go find him a little early and pick him up and have a meal together." Gu Shouchen said calmly.

"Dad, there is something I don't know whether I should ask or not."

"What's wrong?" Gu Shouchen frowned.

"I recently heard that there is some alliance outside that will do something..."

"These are all rumors. Don't believe it and don't ask about it." Gu Shouchen interrupted the girl before she could finish speaking.

Gu Jing was silent for a while and said nothing.

"The day after tomorrow, don't forget."

"Okay, I understand." Gu Jing nodded.

…

Inside Yanbei City.

After waiting on the street for a long time, Fu Zhen finally saw Meng Xi in casual clothes, wearing a dog-skin hat and his hands in his cuffs, walking over like an old pimp.

"Is it cold?" Meng Xi came over and asked.

"Fuck, I thought you had to ask me if I wanted to buy the CD." Fu Zhen replied with a sideways glance.

"...Why are you talking to the director?" Meng Xi scolded a little unhappily, turned around and looked around and said, "Let's go, I'll buy you something to drink, and I'll tell you what happens next."