Looking at these familiar generals in front of him, Tan Hengqiang felt irritated, but his face remained calm and he said in a calm voice: "Let's all go inside first."
Everyone nodded, followed Tan Hengqiang into the office, and sat down on the sofa one after another.
Tan Hengqiang sat with them and looked at these people. None of the generals here were young, and every one of them was an old brother who had gone to the battlefield with him.
"Let me say a few words..."
After the room was quiet for a while, an old man in his sixties or seventies with gray hair spoke first with a slightly hoarse voice.
He has retired, but his body looks very strong. He is sitting upright in his chair with a very serious attitude.
Tan Hengqiang was also a little surprised and immediately responded: "You say so."
"Alas!" The old man sighed, clasped his hands, and replied softly: "Commander Tan..."
Tan Hengqiang hurriedly pulled him to sit down: "Big brother, I have always been a junior in front of you, so don't call me Commander. Just call me Hengqiang as before."
The old man's eyes were a little cloudy, but he stared at Tan Hengqiang seriously and said slowly: "Our Dragon City is no better than other places. Since the establishment of the garrison, we have always been in the same state. It can be said that from top to bottom
, are all dominated by the Tan family, and outsiders can’t get in even if they want to. Our people have always been very united.”
Tan Hengqiang sat there and said nothing when he heard these words.
This old man was the previous chief of general staff before he became the commander-in-chief of the garrison, and he could be regarded as half of his leader in military and political affairs.
Although the old man has retired, he has always lived in Longcheng and has great influence in the garrison. Moreover, after his retirement, he has never said a word about any military and political affairs in so many years.
The old man looked at Tan Hengqiang and said in an emotional voice: "Hengqiang, this Jiang Yuanzhen is really a bastard. He has no brains. He jumps out and does nothing when the area is under fire. In this matter, he did too much.
If he has passed, he should be punished. However, we have to touch our conscience and ask, does he want to go against you? I believe that if you give him a hundred courages, he will not dare to go against you, don't you think so? Maybe in the interests of
In front of him, he just wants to get closer to District 1 to find a way out and a future for himself."
Tan Hengqiang did not answer, but remained silent.
The old man paused for a while and then continued to add: "Then again, Xiao Jiang followed you to the battlefield and traveled all over the country. He has no credit, but hard work. Now, his son and his nephew have been arrested, and he himself,
He has ended up like this. It really cost his life. It is indeed reasonable and legal...but...it lacks a bit of humanity."
Tan Hengqiang nodded slowly but did not say anything.
At this moment, the generals sitting next to him all agreed.
One of the generals with a somewhat upright personality saluted and said: "Commander, you know who I am! Lao Jiang and I have never dealt with each other. He is too ambitious and makes too many small tricks. I don't like him. But.
Well, let’s say it from the perspective of the garrison. Over the years, what Lao Jiang has done for the garrison has been witnessed by everyone. He made mistakes in the first place, but after all, he is also a member of our garrison. Now he has been captured by Lao An, and the official
If we lose it, if we can no longer save our lives, brothers... I will feel a little uncomfortable."
"Yes!" After hearing what he said, another general also said: "Commander, although the result of this matter is that Jiang Yuanzhen did not have a brain and caused a military mutiny, but after all, the matter is
The reason is also due to the need to smuggle prohibited items and each ministry raises its own military expenditures. I also thought about it, if this happened to me... what should we do?! The upper management said that military expenditures were cut by 30%, and there was no money.
, the team must be stable, do some work privately, and if the administrative faction catches something, they will shout and kill. Although Jiang Yuanzhen... is at fault... but it can be regarded as happening for a reason. "
Hearing this, everyone nodded.
Seeing that Tan Hengqiang was still silent, another general couldn't sit still and began to persuade: "Commander, I don't think this matter is our family's business. There is another area behind us, and they have to lose face. These few times
The political layout in Longcheng has failed. If even Lao Jiang cannot be saved this time, the war in Longcheng may be inevitable... Commander, from my personal standpoint, I think this matter should be handled properly
.But if you really decide to shoot Jiang Yuanzhen, our brothers will definitely support you unconditionally!"
"That's right, Commander, you'd better think more about it."
"After all, Lao Jiang is one of our own, we can talk about anything if we close the door."
Everyone started talking, but Tan Hengqiang looked at them and remained silent.
He knew very well in his heart that these people had some resonance with Jiang Yuanzhen's experience. Because after all, what happened to Lao Jiang may be what happened to everyone tomorrow. To put it bluntly, everyone has worked hard for so many years to promote you, Lao Tan.
Okay, isn't it just for the shade of a big tree?
It is true that Jiang Yuanzhen went too far, but he never said that he wanted to rebel against Tan Hengqiang. What he was talking about with District 1 was that he would take over as the second-in-command in the future and still work under Commander Tan.
The First Garrison Corps is the face of the Corps, and Jiang Yuanzhen himself can be regarded as having made great contributions to Tan Hengqiang. If such a person does not die well in the end, everyone will feel a little sad that the rabbit died and the fox died.
After all, if something happens to Lu Guangwei or something happens to Jiang Zheng, your garrison headquarters will have no attitude whatsoever!
In addition to this reason, these people who formed a group to protect Jiang Yuanzhen today also had another layer of thoughts hidden in their hearts.
That is...many people don't want to fight.
If Jiang Yuanzhen was executed in Longcheng, District 1 would be furious and would most likely take extreme military measures. At that time, the war in Longcheng was going on, and it was impossible for any warlord or general to stay out of it.
Dragon City has been stable for more than 20 years. Everyone wants to eat, drink and live a luxurious and comfortable life, so why is there a war? Isn't this a disease?!
This group of people represents the attitude of conservatives, which is a very obscure political expression.
Tan Hengqiang could naturally think of these factors and couldn't help but sigh in his heart.
Although what everyone said makes sense, and District 1 is also intervening, if this matter is not dealt with seriously, who will follow Lao Jiang's example in the future, and what should I do?
If you can't stand anything, just rebel. Anyway, you won't die if you rebel. Speaking of merit, too many old people will have an extra gold medal for immunity from death.
Tan Hengqiang feels that he has now reached a very important time point. If he cannot handle this matter well, the crisis in Dragon City will gradually increase.
This may be his most difficult decision-making assessment since he joined the army.
Thinking of this, Tan Hengqiang raised his head, glanced at everyone, and said softly: "I understand what you mean, and I will give it full consideration. It's getting late. I have prepared a meal. Everyone will stay and have a meal together later.
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All those who needed to be persuaded were given, and everyone knew to accept it as soon as it was good, so they said no more.
Tan Hengqiang waved his hand: "You go first, I will take care of some things and will be there soon. Xiao Chen, you take everyone there first."
After hearing this, everyone walked out of the office, supporting the old chief of staff, and followed the guards toward the canteen.
After they all left, Tan Hengqiang stood alone in front of the window, hands behind his back, looking at the scenery of Dragon City outside.
Zhang Xunchen finished handling Lu Zhen's matter and returned to the office: "Commander, I'm back."
Tan Hengqiang turned to look at him: "Is everything settled over there?"
"Yes." Zhang Xunchen replied: "Let him stay in the hotel of the military headquarters first."
Tan Hengqiang nodded slightly, thought for a while, and suddenly asked: "What has Lao Li been busy with recently?"