One day later, at 10 o'clock in the morning, the military airport where Longcheng was stationed.
Zhang Xunchen and several senior generals, dressed in neat and capable military uniforms, were waiting next to the tarmac.
One of the generals had some doubts on his face and couldn't help but ask softly: "General Staff, where did Lu Zhen come from? Why have I never heard of him before?"
Zhang Xunchen turned to look at him and reminded: "Since he is someone sent from above, it must not be simple. We will meet later, so be polite and don't talk nonsense."
"I know this." The general lowered his voice: "I'm just curious... Do you think he can convince Commander Tan?"
Zhang Xunchen frowned: "I don't know, but..."
"Buzz..."
While they were talking, there was a sound of helicopter propellers breaking through the sky.
Everyone looked up and saw a military helicopter with the District 1 logo printed on it, slowly landing. Zhang Xunchen and the others looked at each other and immediately approached.
Soon, the helicopter landed steadily on the apron. Lu Zhen walked off the plane with six or seven accompanying people.
With a warm smile on his face, Lu Zhen stepped forward quickly, held Zhang Xunchen's hand firmly, and said politely: "Chief of General Staff Zhang, I'm really flattered that you came to pick him up in person."
"Yes. Secretary Lu, welcome to Dragon City." Zhang Xunchen extended his hand while secretly sizing up Lu Zhen.
Although the other party was young, Zhang Xunchen did not mean to look down upon him. To be able to take the position of the commander-in-chief's secretary at this age, and to be entrusted with an important task and sent to Longcheng in this incident, is enough to show his ability.
Zhang Xunchen greeted Lu Zhen while introducing the generals he had brought with him. Everyone was also very polite and simply said hello.
After everyone got to know each other, Zhang Xunchen asked: "Secretary Lu, you have just arrived in Longcheng and you are tired from the journey. Do you want to take a rest first?"
Lu Zhen said with a smile: "Haha, forget about resting. This time, we should focus on business. Let's go directly to the headquarters?"
"Okay." Zhang Xunchen nodded: "Please come this way."
The group of people got into a military vehicle parked nearby and quickly left the airport, heading towards the headquarters building.
…
At the same time, the An Department of Military Headquarters has a small garden.
An Zecheng was holding a kettle and watering the flowers in the garden.
"Bah bang bang!"
Suddenly, there was a rush of footsteps in his ears. Anzecheng turned around and saw that his adjutant was crossing the flower garden, walking quickly and said: "Commander, there are indeed people coming from the first area."
Anzecheng put down the kettle, wiped his hands and asked, "Who is coming?"
"Lv Zhen." The adjutant reported: "He is about thirty years old. I heard that he is the secretary to the commander-in-chief of the Chinese Corps."
"Oh?" Anzecheng recalled: "How come I haven't heard of the Corps?"
The adjutant also shook his head slightly: "I haven't heard of him either. I don't remember this person."
Anzecheng thought for a moment and then ordered: "In this case, you go and check to see who this person is."
"Yes!" The adjutant saluted with a military salute and hurried away.
Anze Cheng picked up the kettle again and continued to serve these delicate flowers.
…
Half an hour later, a row of military vehicles arrived at the Longcheng garrison headquarters.
Under the guidance of Zhang Xunchen, Lu Zhen walked into the headquarters building and met Tan Hengqiang in a spacious conference room.
At this time, Tan Hengqiang was wearing a general's uniform, with his hair carefully combed and neatly styled.
"Commander, this is Lu Zhen, Secretary Lu from District 1." After Zhang Xunchen brought the person in, he introduced him to Tan Hengqiang.
"Hello." Tan Hengqiang stood up gently and extended his hand to Lu Zhen.
"Commander Tan!" Lu Zhen walked over very enthusiastically and grabbed Tan Hengqiang's hand: "I have admired your name for a long time, and I finally see you today! It is just as I thought, you are extraordinary!"
Tan Hengqiang's face was calm, and he was not moved by a few good words. He just said in a polite tone: "Thank you for your hard work coming from a long way. Sit down."
Lu Zhen did not sit down in a hurry, but clapped his hands gently. An entourage behind him immediately stepped forward and handed a beautifully wrapped gift box into his hands.
"Commander Tan, I came here in a hurry and didn't prepare any good gifts." Lu Zhen put the gift on the table with a smile: "I heard that you like to smoke, so I asked someone to get a pipe from Hailiu.
Let’s express our feelings.”
As the saying goes, don't hit someone with a smiling face, not to mention that Lu Zhen is quite sensible. Especially in this era, a Hailiu pipe is indeed uncommon.
Tan Hengqiang had a smile on his face, nodded and said: "You are too polite, please sit down."
"You're welcome, I'm here to be a bad guy." Lu Zhen then sat down and said with emotion: "Commander Tan, to be honest, I really don't want to come. But who makes me young?
You can do these things that offend people."
Tan Hengqiang laughed, stepped in and sat there looking at him without saying a word.
Zhang Xunchen and the others also sat aside, keeping silent and not disturbing the conversation between them.
"I'm here to do one thing, and it's also to set the stage for subsequent negotiations." Lu Zhen sat up straight and said frankly: "Uncle Tan, I respect you, and you are also my idol. You are stationed in Longcheng like this
For a long time, this place has been stable and nothing has happened. This achievement alone makes me admire you! I am a junior. To show my sincerity, I will not talk to you about those official words or clichés. I will be more honest with you.
Tell me..."
Lu Zhen paused and said, "Jiang Yuanzhen... must be let go!"
Tan Hengqiang didn't seem surprised when he heard this. He remained calm and silent.
Lu Zhen looked at his expression and continued: "Why must he be released? There are two reasons: First, Jiang Yuanzhen has made it clear to District 1 that he will support the stability of Longcheng and firmly stands with the Yiyi faction.
Secondly, if something happens to the people who support District 1 and stand unswervingly on this front every time, District 1 will not be able to take care of it, who will do anything for them in the future? So, hand over Jiang Yuanzhen,
This is a bottom line issue and a face issue. Let’s put it this way, he cannot die or even be tried here.”
Tan Hengqiang smiled and said, "You are indeed very down-to-earth."
Lu Zhen sighed and said: "Oh, my little strategy is not enough in front of you, so I might as well let it go."
Tan Hengqiang did not respond directly and said calmly: "You have come a long way and you are tired. Let's stay for a meal first. Lao Zhang, have you made all arrangements?"
"It's arranged." Zhang Xunchen stood up and nodded.
"Then you take Secretary Lu to have something to eat and take a rest."
"OK."
When Lu Zhen saw this, he didn't refuse and followed Zhang Xunchen with a smile.
…
After a while, Tan Hengqiang left the reception room and walked toward the office alone. The smile that had been on his face had long since disappeared.
At this time, there were more than a dozen officers standing in the corridor, all waiting anxiously.
"Commander Tan is here!"
After seeing Tan Hengqiang, these people turned their heads and all their eyes fell on him.
One of the veteran generals who had been with Tan Hengqiang for more than 20 years stepped forward and begged: "Commander Tan, please let Lao Jiang go and spare his life..."