Tan Mingchao's injury stunned all the officers present, and even Tan Hengqiang had a look of surprise on his face.
But before he could ask, Jiang Yuanzhen took the initiative to step forward and asked Tan Mingchao, "Nephew, what's wrong with you?"
"Damn it!" Tan Mingchao cursed with a gloomy face, "We met in the teahouse, and it was a normal negotiation at the beginning. As a result, Xiao Zheng rejected An Qiqi's conditions three times, which made her angry. She insisted on dragging me to the next room to talk alone. As soon as I entered, a group of people suddenly came up from downstairs and arrested Xiao Zheng without saying a word! I definitely couldn't let them go, so I rushed out when I heard the noise! Who knew that their soldiers didn't recognize people at all, and during the fight, they actually shot me! There was no way to stop them!!!"
Tan Mingchao's words were meant to express two things. First, he had done his best to protect Jiang Zheng. Second, the other party was angry because Jiang Zheng had refused three times in a row.
Although his tone was hurried and seemed to be an objective narration, two key pieces of information were accurately conveyed to everyone's ears.
Jiang Yuanzhen obviously also heard the hidden meaning of these words, but he did not dwell on the details. Instead, he stepped forward, grabbed Tan Mingchao's injured arm, and asked with concern: "Nephew, is your arm okay?"
“Sizzle!”
As he spoke, Jiang Yuanzhen exerted force with his arm and tore open Tan Mingchao's sleeve. He carefully examined the bloody wound on his arm and found that it was a bullet scratch. An imperceptible coldness flashed in the corner of his eyes.
Tan Mingchao said nothing and did not resist, allowing the other party to check his injuries.
"Damn it, they are so ruthless!" Jiang Yuanzhen cursed, let go of Tan Mingchao's arm, turned around and said to Tan Hengqiang: "Commander! These administrative officials are so shameless that they are shitting on our necks! Let alone my son, now they even dare to shoot your son! There is no explanation for this matter, which is definitely not acceptable!"
At this point, half of the officers in the conference room could no longer sit still and stood up to denounce.
Division Commander Yang was also among them, and he was saying indignantly, "Commander, the administrative faction is really going too far! They are making such a fuss about this trivial matter! These kids in the garrison compound are all well-known, but they don't give them any face at all! They even pulled guns. What do they want to do?"
"Yes, we have always respected their opinions! Recently, in order to cooperate with their police investigation, we have stopped all our business and are trying to shoulder the military expenses! What else do they want? Isn't this bullying?"
"Old Li is too arrogant. Does he think he is the only one in Longcheng? If we don't deal with him this time, who will take our garrison seriously in the future?"
These officers' words were echoed by almost half of the people in the conference room. The remaining half just sat in their chairs with gloomy faces and said nothing.
Tan Hengqiang turned his head to look at those who were talking, pondered for a long time, and slowly pressed his hand down.
Everyone immediately quieted down and looked over.
Tan Hengqiang put out his cigarette and said grimly, "This is a matter of face. Since it can't be resolved through negotiation, let's use other methods... Everyone has it!"
“Bang!”
All the officers stood up, put their legs together, and stood at attention!
No matter they were colonels or generals, at this moment, their bodies were as straight as javelins, standing in two rows beside the conference table!
Tan Hengqiang spoke slowly, his voice calm and powerful: "After returning, each of you should be ready for level one combat, and wait for orders at any time to launch military operations against the administrative faction!"
"yes!"
Everyone responded in unison, their voices uniform.
Tan Hengqiang thought for a moment and added, "The behavior of one person or a small group cannot represent the entire administrative body of Longcheng. We must maintain the banner of the garrison, but we cannot be used as a gun by others! You all go back and prepare for battle. I will take care of the rest. Wait for my order."
"yes!"
Everyone responded in unison again, raised their right hands at the same time, and saluted the deputy commander-in-chief with a snap.
Tan Hengqiang turned his head and looked at Jiang Yuanzhen in the crowd, and specifically instructed him: "Go back and don't act rashly. I will make the decision for you."
Jiang Yuanzhen glanced at him and said, "Yes."
After the order was issued, the people in the meeting room gradually dispersed. Jiang Yuanzhen also put on his clothes and walked out, while Commander Yang and others surrounded him, talking as they walked.
Soon, only Tan Mingchao, Tan Hengqiang, and Zhang Xunchen were left in the huge conference room.
Two military doctors came in hurriedly with medical kits, and were about to help Tan Mingchao treat his wounds, but he waved his hand and said, "No need for now, you guys go out first."
After sending the military doctor away, Tan Hengqiang waved his hand and said, "Ming Chao, come here."
Tan Mingchao walked over and followed Old Tan and Zhang Xunchen into a lounge on the right side of the conference room.
"Bang!"
After everyone went in, Tan Mingchao closed the door and simply used a stack of tissues to temporarily stop the blood from the wound.
He had fired the shot himself, and he knew it very well. It was just a flesh wound, not serious.
The lounge is not very big, and the walls are filled with sound-proof sponges, which ensures excellent confidentiality.
The three of them sat on the sofa in the house. Tan Hengqiang lit a cigarette and looked at his son sitting opposite him: "Tell me, what's going on."
"Here's what happened..."
Tan Mingchao then recounted everything in detail, including the conversation between An Qiqi and the fact that he shot himself in the arm on the way back. He did not hide anything.
After listening to him, Zhang Xunchen looked at him with some admiration and could not help but comment: "The Ming Dynasty reacted very quickly. If it weren't for this shot, it would be really hard to explain to everyone that the garrison commander's son failed to protect Jiang Zheng! Maybe someone would think that you were dissatisfied with the Jiang family's actions and deliberately handed him over."
Tan Hengqiang just sat there smoking and didn't express any opinion.
Tan Mingchao also lowered his head, not knowing what he was thinking.
Zhang Xunchen paused for a moment and said with some concern: "However, the fire has already spread here, Jiang Yuanzhen's side..."
Tan Hengqiang waved his hand, interrupting him, and turned to look at his son: "Did An Qiqi say that to you?"
"Yes, that's what she said." Tan Mingchao nodded and said meaningfully, "I think this matter is not just the work of the administrative faction. There may be other people behind it."
Tan Hengqiang thought for a moment and said, "In that case, I won't talk to Lao Li anymore."
After saying that, Tan Hengqiang took out his mobile phone and dialed a private number.
After a while, the call was connected and An Zecheng's voice rang out: "Hello?"
Tan Hengqiang asked straight to the point: "Lao An, what's the situation over there?"
An Zecheng said in a calm tone: "Don't worry about your side for now, I'm dealing with Lao Li."
Tan Hengqiang pressed the issue, "Can you handle this clearly? If you take a wrong step, it will lead to war. This incident today has stirred up the emotions of the entire garrison. It would definitely be inappropriate for me to suppress it further."
An Zecheng comforted him, "Don't worry, I know what's going on. Give me a few hours and I'll go talk to Lao Li. Whether it's time to replace someone or something else, I'll give you an accurate answer!"
"Okay, I'll wait for your news." Tan Hengqiang nodded and hung up the phone.