In the remote mining star at the junction of Xilin Region and Bermuda, when the seventh team of Whitewater Company carried out a secret mission, Magnolia was hit in the chest by a piece of flying hard fiber shrapnel, and the rib was cut into a large mouth, and the blood flowed like a Note. But after suffering such a serious injury, Bai Yulan did not say a word and did not wrinkle her brows. She led the seventh group of fighters and firmly maintained a semi-circular defensive formation, relying on the advanced weapons and bravery of the Federation. determination and successfully persisted until the arrival of the backup force.
For a full sixteen minutes, Magnolia, who was wearing full-body isolation equipment, stood behind the bicycle armored vehicle without taking a step back.
That scene fell into the eyes of Xiong Linquan, Liu Jiao and other combatants of the seventh group, and the memory is extremely deep, until today. Therefore, when they saw Magnolia spitting blood and falling down on the street, the anger in their hearts suddenly erupted, and the cold killing intent in their hearts rose to an unstoppable level. Even with Lan Xiaolong's severe suppression, they could not control it After coming down, the reason why they finally calmed down a little bit was what Magnolia said.
That person is Xu Le.
The tip of the knife injured the lobe of the lung, which seemed to be extremely injured, but for a character like Magnolia, who was born in an iron-blooded soldier, it was only a minor operation before. He lay flat on the hospital bed quietly, motioned Lan Xiaolong beside him to turn off the automatic electronic anesthesia pump for him, frowned, and said in a hoarse voice, "Light a cigarette for me."
The seriously wounded who had just shed so much blood and underwent surgery, the first word after waking up was to smoke, but the silent people in the ward did not express any shock. For these people in the house, injuries are a common occurrence , but everyone felt that the knife that Lao Bai was stabbed today was somewhat indescribable.
What's even weirder is that these people in the house are very clear that Magnolia quit smoking after the experiment failed the previous fall and was brought to a military court, why he wants to smoke one today.
Xiong Linquan lit a cigarette and took two puffs to make the butt burn more vigorously. He silently stuffed it into Magnolia's thin lips. After a moment of hesitation, he asked, "Is that kid really Xu Le?"
Magnolia was lying on the bed, and on her bare back, in addition to the new wounds glued by the physiological glue, there were also many traces of old wounds. He took a puff of cigarette and said faintly: "At the party last year, I was I told you that if the Department of Defense and the company really intend to reorganize the seventh team, he is the most critical person...he is the leader I will find for everyone."
A strange emotion flashed on Xiong Linquan's face, his lips parted slightly, as if he wanted to scold something, but in the end it just turned into a sigh. During the occasional gatherings last year, Magnolia seriously mentioned the current technical director of the seventh group, and there were many sincere admiration, admiration, admiration and love in her words. .
"There are only me and Xu Le left in the seventh group. He is the technical director and I am his secretary." Bai Yulan said softly, "It's a pity that there will be no such combination in the future."
Xiong Linquan, Liu Jiao and the others in the house fell silent at the same time. The federal military is a place that pays attention to strength and admires the strong. As the battle director of the seventh group, Magnolia, the best soldier in the federal military, gave such a high evaluation to Xu Le, which naturally made them very happy. I believe, it's just that they don't know. It's obvious that Lao Bai likes that young man very much. Why did such a thing happen today, and Lao Bai didn't fight back at all. What happened
"Xu Le has a good personality, treats people well, is strong, and has a background in the Ministry of Defense. I thought it was the best choice for the seventh team to follow him." Magnolia flicked the ash and said softly: "Unfortunately, it seems that the military region will definitely not let you back. He must be very disappointed with me. This group is about to disband after all."
For Magnolia and everyone in the house, the seventh group is the place where they fought and lived, and it is their most authentic history. They always want the Ministry of Defense to revoke the original order and rebuild the seventh group. However, all this, It already looked so ethereal.
"That Xu Le... is really the developer of the MX mecha? Why didn't I see him at the unveiling ceremony of the production line at the final assembly base last month?" Liu Jiao asked with a frown. People's appreciation, just feel a little incredible.
Magnolia naturally wouldn't tell him that Xu Le was still locked in a dark military prison at that time.
Xiong Linquan sighed and said, "If it wasn't for what you said, I wouldn't believe that this ordinary looking guy could actually control the mecha and control the young lieutenant colonel from the War God's House on the top of Kaqi Peak. kill."
Lan Xiaolong, who had been silent all the time, suddenly said, "This is a military secret, so it's better to talk less."
Xiong Linquan sneered and said, "After all, this kind of thing can't be covered up for too long."
Lan Xiaolong smiled and was about to say something when the phone in his hand rang and he went out the door. Magnolia lying on the hospital bed dropped the cigarette butt in her hand, and after a moment of silence, she said softly, "It's a pity, it's a pity."
"What a pity?" an officer asked.
"It's a pity that the seventh group has just disbanded, and there is one less chance to follow the guy who is destined to be the most fierce, go to the front line, or even go to the empire, and make some of the most violent deeds." Bai Yulan said softly: "This kind of love and righteousness is important. Boss, fuck... it's hard to find a second one from the Commonwealth."
Lan Xiaolong pushed open the door and entered, looking at Magnolia on the hospital bed with a strange expression, holding a military encrypted phone in his hand. Everyone in the room felt his strangeness and looked over.
Lan Xiaolong looked at these outstanding war-torn officers in the ward, and shrugged a little helplessly, and said, "The first-hand fresh news that has just been released, the Ministry of Defense's War Policy Office issued a written order, and the seventh white water company The team is officially reorganized, and the order should be on its way to your troops at this time."
As soon as these words came out, the atmosphere in the ward suddenly became a little weird. The officers in the room had fought in the seventh group in the past. In the relatively peaceful era, they had fought desperately with the invaders of the empire. Now Although it is the trump card of their respective units, as a federal soldier, in the dead of night, how can they not miss the battlefield of stars, the bullet marks of mine stars, and the battle scenes in the past.
A gleam of light flashed in Bai Yulan's delicate eyes, and she asked softly, "You are only a colonel in the garrison area now, and it is impossible for the Ministry of National Defense to inform you."
Lan Xiaolong shrugged again innocently, straightened his military hat and said, "Remember my mission when I was in Hong Kong last year? I am responsible for protecting a certain chief."
Magnolia's eyes grew brighter and she asked, "Who is the new team leader of the seventh group?"
"Xu Le." Lan Xiaolong replied with a smile: "But it is estimated that it will be expanded, because 8384 seems to have to transfer people, and the entire reorganization schedule will take about three months."
Everyone in the room finally understood what he was talking about. The shock in their hearts could not be erased. Instead, there was a little more confusion. Even the 17th Armored Division had to come. What did the Ministry of Defense reorganize the seventh team
The Capital Territory is just like other places in the Federation. There are riches and honors like clouds in the sky, poverty and lowliness like black mud. The barren world of Donglin District also has nightclubs that are extremely luxurious. In this city at the center of the Federation, There are not only places like Linyuan and Liufengpo Club, but also small restaurants on the street.
Accurately calculated, Xu Le was released from prison less than 24 hours ago, but he has already done a lot of things, got the president's amnesty, signed the federal military's prostitution contract, and stabbed someone in the back. . At this moment, he was sitting on the chair, scooping up the sesame oil and green vegetables in the pot, sweating profusely, and seemed very happy.
Tai Zhiyuan was not used to eating in this kind of place. He frowned and looked at the oil stains and stains left on the table, and then looked at the mixed food in the cauldron. He really had no appetite.
"After five months in prison, what I wanted to eat most was something hot or even hot. It's better to make my cold stomach hurt." Xu Le put down his chopsticks and explained with a smile.
"You probably don't bother to think about the things I asked you to think about. Lipif, President, what exactly did the army want you to do when they fished you out?"
In front of Xu Le, Tai Zhiyuan did not look like a child of a noble family, but the environment he grew up in made him wiping the corners of his mouth with a tissue in this small restaurant. Elegant, it seemed too out of harmony with the environment, so Xu Le couldn't help laughing.
After so many things, Xu Le's mood has changed a lot, and he gradually recovered from the orphan who used to be on Bell Tower Street in Donglin. Perhaps he no longer needs to pick up the broken and sharp hydraulic pipe tip. His state of mind has returned to that murderous rainy night. He is still stubborn, stubborn and cheerful, but the silence covering his face has gradually disappeared, and the block in his chest has turned into a sharp stone. .
Going forward is naturally not the reason for looking forward. Although he is a little confused about his future life, his biggest fear and fear have disappeared since he escaped from Donglin. The identity of the federal fugitive, the secret handle has been caught anyway. Nervous silence and self-restraint are superfluous.
It's like an old scar that is always itchy, but it is a little painful when it is suddenly removed, but it is also very happy.
What's more, the federal military god seems to have become his distant relative, and he no longer needs to worry about his fugitive status all the time. How can a cheerful young man like Xu Le not be sunny
His eyes were smiling like two moons in the sky, and he said, "What do you do with so much? The Ministry of Defense at most just sent me to the front line to be a cannon fodder. Too bad. You know, I should have been dead.”
"Presumably the government won't let you, a mecha genius, be a cannon fodder."
Tai Zhiyuan sneered at Xu Le, whose eyes were slightly narrowed in front of him, and his heart warmed a little. There is still a lot of inside information in the whole thing that is not clear. What is the reason for Li Pifu to come out? Why did the mother let him die? Why is he alive? Because of these, Xu Le's smiling face seemed a little mysterious at this time, but as a friend, he didn't want to explore what was underneath the mystery.
"The government will make a big move soon." Tai Zhiyuan said suddenly.
Xu Le knew the ability of the young man opposite him very well. He knew that the big move he was talking about was definitely not a trivial matter. In an instant, the bustling and noisy small restaurant seemed to become quiet, and he raised his head seriously.
"To be precise, Mr. President Pabble, this big move is related to Qinglong Mountain."
"Going to war?" Xu Le asked worriedly. Since he knew Medellin's true identity, anyone who knew the inside story was shocked and alarmed by the empire's wolf ambitions and foresight. Today's federation is more than ever before. Unity is needed at all times. If the government attacks Qinglong Mountain again, who knows what kind of bad effects it will bring, maybe it will give the empire some opportunities to take advantage of.
"No, it's a negotiation, to implement the agreement at the end of the previous year." Tai Zhiyuan shook his head. They were sitting at the simple dining table. They were all participants in that big event, or even the leader, except for Shi Qinghai. , is still in prison.
"The president will invite the leaders of Nanshui to S1 for formal negotiations. If Qinglongshan is really willing to join the government, this will definitely be the most explosive good news in recent years. Of course, it is also very difficult. If not The threat from the empire is too great, and it is difficult for the government and Parliament Hill to have a unified view, but the problem is, I don’t know how Qinglongshan is going to respond.”
"This is rare good news." Xu Le put down his chopsticks, was silent for a moment, and nodded seriously.
"If the negotiation is successful, the anti-government army is really willing to be included, and probably a troop will be transferred to Xilin to show its attitude. Of course, this is mainly symbolic. The sincerity of President Pabul, the Second Military Region The main troop has been evacuated, and my troop will be transferred to Xilin for a round of battle." Tai Zhiyuan said lightly, "I'm leaving tomorrow."
"Take care all the way." Xu Le said softly: "Maybe when we meet again in the future, we will all be on the front line of Xilin."
Tai Zhiyuan's brows had a hint of worry: "I stayed for a few more days this time, mainly for your business. In fact, Xilin is not stable, and the Fourth Military Region refused the Joint Chiefs of Staff's request to increase their offensive. Commander Zhong, who has guarded the border of the Federation for so many years, knows more about the Empire than us. The problem is that the Federation now needs a small battle victory... to improve morale. This time I went to Xilin, the main task is to Go and persuade Commander Zhong."
The Xilin Zhong family, the only one who holds military power among the Seven Great Families of the Federation, has no doubt been under the pressure of the empire's main offensive and the federal government's suspicion. Hearing this sentence, Xu Le couldn't help thinking of the little girl on the battleship back then. He didn't know what the little princess of the Zhong family looked like now. More importantly, after stabbing Magnolia, he is still alive. It is necessary to fish out Shi Qinghai, and at the same time confirm where Mrs. Zhong sent Li Weina.
The next day, Tai Zhiyuan disappeared again. Xu Le did not know whether this friend, who carried the glory and pressure of the Qianshi family, could really become the president of the Federation in this long career, so as to satisfy the lady's ambition. Knowing Tai Zhiyuan is not necessarily happy. It's just that everyone has their own unique identity, and this identity represents many things, and people are not allowed to get rid of them at will.
Xu Le has the ability to change his identity. As long as he changes the chip on the back of his neck at this time, he can tear up the documents of the Ministry of Defense as shredded paper and plunge into the federal stars without worrying anymore. The problem is that he can't change, because in this world, there are still many people he cares about, such as Shi Qinghai, such as Zou Yu, an identity is a real life, and if you give up your identity, you will give up the life in this life. all.
Xu Le didn't want to live such a life of wandering in the universe. He didn't know if he would change too much in his life, would he be like an uncle, and eventually become a loner, with no home to return, except to go to the sanatorium to go to prostitutes and use himself. Except for this unqualified student, he was a complete mess of loneliness, and no one spoke or drank.
In the following days, he called the lady Zhong nervously. From the lady's vague answer, he learned about Li Wei's general movements, confirmed that the guy was safe, and then went to Xishan again. The Zou family in the compound visited Minister Zou Yingxing, and at the same time discussed a lot of things with Zou Yu in private. He basically spent the rest of his time negotiating with relevant departments...
He is now cheerful, sunny, and fearless because he has nothing to lose, so he is seeking Shi Qinghai's amnesty. The problem is that the Department of Internal Affairs of the Ministry of National Defense is not willing to intervene at all, and the presidential residence does not answer the phone of this little guy. , As for those relevant departments that can decide these matters, it is really confusing. Today is this department, tomorrow is that department, but the door of the relevant departments is always closed to him.
He didn't know that President Pabble's highly targeted speech at the Nebula Award ceremony a few days ago, and these days have been busy again, until one day in the sultry Hawking Avenue newsstand, he saw President Bob on the Capital District Daily. After editing the article with reporter Wood, I learned what happened in the federation.
Negotiations between the federal government and Qinglong Mountain have been unanimously supported by hundreds of millions of people in the federal government. Faced with the evil imperial invaders, the citizens really do not want to bleed again within themselves.
What is even more striking is that the government's Ministry of Justice has once again launched the Medellin project...
Congressman Medellin is an imperial spy. This shameful thing to the federation will probably be locked in the central database forever and kept secret, but just based on the content of the terrorist attack investigation that has uncovered a lot of evidence last year, it is enough to be absent. Judge the dead man. The Federation will not allow such a person to enjoy the respect of the people after his death.
This approach will probably anger some of the loyal Medellin youth army, but the government has begun to negotiate with Qinglong Mountain, and the shocking news has covered up too many emotions. At this moment, President Pabul and the government have won the support of the whole society. Sincere support, even if there are some demonstrations, it will not make any waves.
The timing of President Pabble's restart of the Medellin project is perfect, and it fully demonstrates his increasingly sophisticated political skills and wise political wisdom.
The federation began to smear the black retro ink on the dead Medellin, but no one dared to be like the original interests. Those who came out to oppose this kind of investigation, including the Tie Suanli family who had a deep relationship with Medellin, kept an absolute silence.
Taking advantage of this very rare opportunity for the seven members of the Commonwealth to lose their voices, the government's Ministry of Finance and the Tax Law Committee jointly attacked. On June 17, Parliament Hill passed the financial consolidation method that has been disputed for decades. George Carlin wrote in the book that year. The information disclosure mentioned is a big step forward, and the federal financial giant Tiehualijia has suffered a heavy blow.
Xu Le watched the news with relief, and finally waited for his work transfer arrangement. To his surprise, the Ministry of Defense did not send him to the armored division of the Xilin front line, but sent him to a mysterious training base in a military vehicle.
He suddenly had a new identity: the first-level mecha teaching officer of the Ministry of National Defense.