After the life-and-death competition ended, Liu Xun stayed in the capital for three days. On the first day, he went to the Zhang family to pay homage to his ancestors for his mother whom he had never met.
The next day, he went to Wang's house. After all, he and Wang Kexin were already engaged, so it was only natural for him to visit.
On the third day, he returned to the Liu family. After paying homage to his ancestors in the ancestral hall, Liu Xun prepared to leave the capital and return to City S. But just as he was about to leave, Liu Yaozu came over with many of the Liu family's collateral branches.
"Master... No, Master, the war could break out at any time. It would be safer for you to stay in the capital than to go to S City. In this way... when the war starts, we can also take the lead."
Liu Yaozu said to Liu Xun, and the direct descendants of the Liu family behind him nodded, obviously agreeing with Liu Yaozu and wanting Liu Xun to stay here.
"I have more important things to do in S City, which are related to the future war situation! And Yaozu, aren't you also a direct descendant now? You need to take care of the position of the head of the family for the time being. I will come back naturally when I am done with my work."
To be honest, although outsiders are very envious of the position of the head of the aristocratic family and the Liu family, Liu Xun is really not interested in these things! He doesn't want to be bound. If he becomes the head of the Liu family, the responsibilities on his shoulders will be even greater. I am afraid that the complicated and trivial matters every day will keep him busy from morning to night.
"But..." Liu Yaozu wanted to say something, and Liu Xun knew what he wanted to say. After all, Liu Yaozu was not a true descendant of the Liu family. Becoming a direct descendant was already the greatest reward. If he were to become the head of the family, Liu Yaozu would probably not dare to face his ancestors.
"I just let you take over temporarily. The position of the head of the family is still mine, but I'm really busy now. Can you just consider it as helping me?" The rules of the aristocratic family are too old-fashioned. The Liu family is the same. They attach great importance to the direct and collateral lines.
"Well... okay." Liu Yaozu compromised. He knew that even if he continued to beg, Liu Xun would definitely come up with other excuses.
At the same time, in the meeting room of the country's top leaders, many senior officials were discussing a problem, about Liu Xun! However, this time the discussion was not about Liu Xun's life or death, but...
"We can't let him stay in S City any longer. If he continues like this, his influence will be too great! If I'm not mistaken, Liu Xun must have the idea of developing other cities, and... he's already doing it." A senior official said softly.
"Even if you give him a mission and ask him to leave City S, but he goes to another city, that city will become the next City S. Let him leave? Unless you ask him to leave China." Another senior official expressed his opinion.
"Actually, I have a way to have the best of both worlds. Didn't we take back the Diaoyu Islands a long time ago? But the war between the noble families is about to begin, so the Japanese are also ready to make a move! Doesn't Liu Xun have a reinforced regiment? Why don't we let Liu Xun garrison the Diaoyu Islands! In this way... not only will his influence be reduced, but also... the Diaoyu Islands will be uninhabited and will not become the second S City."
After this person finished speaking, everyone nodded. This was indeed a good idea. Letting Liu Xun garrison the Diaoyu Islands was, on the one hand, to start using him, and on the other hand, if Japan had a dispute with Liu Xun, using Japan to eliminate Liu Xun would also be a good idea!
Moreover, after this, China would have an excuse to send troops to Japan, thus forcing Japan to give up the idea of taking the Diaoyu Islands.
"It's good that Liu Xun has a reinforced regiment, but it hasn't developed into a complete form yet. If there are less than 2,000 people stationed there, the Military Commission will not agree even if they know about it, right? You know... Liu Xun is a special case approved by the Military Commission itself." A senior official frowned and said.
"Two thousand people are enough to be equal to two regular regiments! A reinforced regiment? Do they have to be equal to a division? I'll talk to the Military Commission, and it's settled! What's wrong with the Military Commission? This country... is still ruled by the Military Commission!" Politicians also have differences of opinion. These senior officials... are obviously not from the Military Commission.
Liu Xun and his group left the Liu family and were about to drive towards the highway, but a sudden phone call disrupted everyone's original plan.
"Ding-ling-ling!..." The phone number was an unfamiliar one, but this number made Liu Xun frown, 0000001!
Although the number is unfamiliar, one can tell at a glance that it is not ordinary! This is not an ordinary number at all, but a number... 'above';.
"Hello, I'm Liu Xun." Liu Xun stopped the car, pressed the answer button, and spoke into the phone with a serious expression.
"Liu Xun? I'm from the Military Commission. I have a good news and a bad news for you. Which one do you want to hear first?" A firm voice came from the phone.
"Whatever, let's tell you the bad news first! I'm a person with strong adaptability and I like to hear the bad news first." Liu Xun frowned even deeper and said softly.
"The bad news is that your reinforced regiment may not be able to be formed now, and you can only maintain the current number of people." Such words came from the mobile phone.
"What do you mean? Didn't you approve me to form a regiment? Now you are saying this again... Isn't it a bit inappropriate?" Liu Xun was not a good person. He hated people who went back on their words the most.
"You should understand us. It's not easy for the Military Commission either. The Military Commission doesn't have the final say in this country! We have investigated and found that your army now has more than 2,000 people, which is enough to be comparable to two ordinary regiments. The higher-ups have given you a chance, but unfortunately... you failed." A sigh came from the phone.
"I understand." Liu Xun knew that politicians were divided into several factions, and he could not blame the Military Commission for going back on its word. He took a deep breath and continued, "What about the good news? Tell me about it."
"The good news is... you will receive a mission right now. That mission is to go to the Diaoyu Islands to garrison and serve the country. Isn't that good news?" The voice coming from the phone was a little awkward. Obviously, the person who called... also felt that this news was not good news.
"Uh... it's good news indeed." Liu Xun's face changed. Good news? If this is considered good news, then stepping on dog shit is like pie in the sky!
On the surface, he said that he was contributing to the country, but secretly, he wanted to move himself out of S City! Liu Xun's thinking was very advanced. Naturally, he knew that the war would start soon and Japan would spy on the Diaoyu Islands. At this time, he asked himself to garrison the Diaoyu Islands. It was obvious that he wanted to use the hands of the Japanese to get rid of him!
The person on the other end of the phone fell silent after hearing Liu Xun's sarcastic words. This silence lasted for about thirty seconds. (To be continued)