Around half past ten at night.
Li Yuan drove Su Tianyu to a very friendly snack street in Longkou District. The street was brightly lit and full of snack stalls on the roadside. There were many tourists and the atmosphere was lively.
After the car stopped, Su Tianyu pushed the door open and walked down, asking casually, "Is the mayor still coming here to eat?"
"You don't know this. Our leader actually lives a very simple life." Li Yuan replied softly, "He suffered a lot when he was young. Because of the mass migration, he was imprisoned for more than two years. If he hadn't been rehabilitated, his political career would have been completely over."
Su Tianyu nodded without asking any further questions.
The two of them walked through the crowd and came to a snack bar that specialized in fried tripe, and went up to the second floor together.
Su Tianyu stood in the living room and looked around. He saw Li Mingsheng chose a dining table that was not by the window and was very close to the corner.
"lead."
"Uncle!"
Su Tianyu and Li Yuan walked over and greeted Li Mingsheng in a low voice.
"Please take a seat." Li Mingsheng said, "The dishes here are quite simple, just fried tripe and the like. You guys order, it's my treat."
"Haha, okay." Su Tianyu smiled, took the menu and ordered a large bowl of fried tripe, and also added some side dishes.
Li Mingsheng's forehead was sweating from eating. He wiped the corners of his mouth with a tissue and said, "I heard from Li Yuan that you narrowly escaped death in the old triangle and came back?"
"Um."
"Tell me, what's going on?" Li Mingsheng asked.
Su Tianyu came to see Li Mingsheng today with the intention of currying favor with him, so when the other party asked him, he immediately recounted to the other party in detail his experience in the Old Triangle, including his conversations with Gui Mengjun and You Yifan.
After listening to this, Li Mingsheng said jokingly, "Then you really did have a narrow escape from death."
"Yes, if the Gui family didn't value the relationship between me and Zhao Weihu, I wouldn't have the chance to eat and drink with you today." Su Tianyu smiled helplessly.
Li Mingsheng drank some water, looked up at Su Tianyu and asked, "Do you think Gui Mengjun is dead?"
"I don't think so." Su Tianyu shook his head and replied, "He is going to die. The Gui family should not react so quickly to save us."
Li Mingsheng held the hot water cup in both hands, nodded slowly and asked, "Did you understand the military supplies business in Sinaloa, Casaro, southern Mexico and other regions during your visit this time?!"
Lao Li's words were somewhat of a test; he wanted to observe Su Tianyu's sensitivity to the political situation.
Su Tianyu thought about it seriously and shook his head slowly: "To be honest, leader, although I understand some of it, I still only have a partial understanding. For example, with Gui Mengjun's IQ, he should know that if only one quota is given to the Casaro and Sinalo regions, it will cause a struggle and it will be bloody, but he still did it. For another example, I don't understand why the Gui family insists on eating alone. Isn't it better for everyone to share the meal and the cake? Why do you have to make yourself attacked by the crowd?"
Li Mingsheng glanced at Su Tianyu and asked softly, "Regarding the quota, there is a core. Do you know who this core is?"
Su Tianyu replied without even thinking: "It must be my elder brother Zhao Weihu."
"OK! What kind of characteristics does Zhao Weihu have that can attract so many big guys to pay attention to him?" Li Mingsheng asked again.
Su Tianyu frowned: "He is an overseas private armed force, a million miles away from the old triangle, what does he have... ?!"
Li Mingsheng looked at Su Tianyu and said, "Don't think about this from the perspective of interests. Think about it from the perspective of politics."
Su Tianyu was stunned for a long time after hearing this. Following Li Mingsheng's guidance, he thought about it carefully and suddenly realized the unique characteristics of the Chi Army. He blurted out: "Pure Chinese armed forces!"
"Haha." Li Mingsheng looked at Su Tianyu and nodded with satisfaction: "That's it. The Chi Army is currently active around District 1. It is the only Chinese armed force that does not obey the orders of the government army."
Su Tianyu finally understood what Li Mingsheng meant: "You mean, the Guimeng Army only set up one quota in the Sinalo and Casaro areas? That was not his idea, but the idea of his political backers?"
Li Mingsheng nodded slowly: "Yes, this is what King Xiaopingxi meant. You have to remember that since ancient times, the sale of military equipment with official backgrounds must have additional political demands in secret. Making money is very secondary."
"I understand." Su Tianyu suddenly realized: "It's not that Gui Mengjun wants to take over the Casaro and Sinaloa regions alone, but there are hints from above that he has to do it, so he found me before the exhibition started to test my intentions."
Li Yuan also interjected, "Gui Mengjun must have his own ideas. He wants to use this hint to firmly secure his position as the top leader in this industry. The internal strife does not only come from the upper echelons, but also from the lower echelons themselves. After all, whoever is the top leader can get a bigger piece of the pie."
"Xiao Li's views are very mature." Li Mingsheng praised the secretary.
Su Tianyu blinked his eyes: "If that's the case, doesn't it prove that the King of Pingxi has a weak control over the old triangle? Otherwise, who dares to touch his white gloves? Isn't that courting death?"
Li Mingsheng waved his hand and said in detail: "Not speaking out does not mean that the control is weak, but it may be a choice. In the old triangle, Governor Pu has been bedridden for nearly a year. He is too old and can't hold on for much longer. And the King of Pingxi is new here. He won't get angry at this juncture because of such a small matter. The power of the Chinese District will definitely affect the old triangle, but it depends on what the matter is and whether it is necessary! If the Guimeng Army fails, he can just change the person in charge. Why bother to cause trouble for the local families? Wouldn't that make him look like a fool?!"
Li Mingsheng's words today were full of guidance and advice. He was helping Su Tianyu improve his political vision. Because no matter how smart a person is, if he is not in a good position, he cannot imagine what the political game at the top is like.
Su Tianyu finally solved all the mysteries in his heart. He stared at Li Mingsheng in a daze and suddenly asked, "Uncle, you have been watching for so long. Did you ask me to come here today because of the Chi Army, the only Chinese armed force?"
Li Mingsheng looked at Su Tianyu with a smile and replied softly: "I will not support the bandit army that has committed hijacking in Longcheng, but I think you should support them."
"If something happens, I'll take care of it, is that what you mean?" Su Tianyu asked with a squint.
"You are really smart..."
"Uncle, I am your nephew, a blood relative!" Su Tianyu emphasized.
…
At night, Su Tianyu lay on his bed, thinking about the future when he would have to return to his old triangle, he began to worry about the problem of manpower unconsciously.
After careful consideration for a long time, Su Tianyu dialed a number.
After the busy tone, a man's voice came from the other end: "Hello? Code word."
"Long Cheng, your sixth brother!"