Wandering in the darkness, ignoring rules, ignoring consequences, ignoring morality, and creating a situation that is beneficial to the country in the most effective way.
This is the main purpose of any country's special operations system.
Each country has its own special warfare system, so there is a dark world.
Specific to Central Continent, the special warfare system is transcendent, but this transcendence is fundamentally due to the unfettered freedom of the special warfare system and their attitude of ignoring the law in many cases, not to say how powerful the special warfare system is.
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Unfettered freedom also means chaos.
No government is willing to accept a highly holistic system of privileges that is above the law.
But a privileged system that wanders in darkness, can ignore the law, but cannot speak with the same voice, can find the soil for its survival in any kind of rule.
Because being scattered and free also means that it is easier to control and easier to contain.
Therefore, for hundreds of years, the status of the special warfare system in Central Continent has always been very delicate. The person who stands on the commanding heights of this system is called the God of War to protect the country and has a lofty status, but the entire system has always been contained.
The most obvious point is that the Central Continent Special Warfare System, whether it is Kunlun City or the major special operations bureaus, no matter their level or power, at least on the surface, these agencies are affiliated with the Central Continent Security Department or the General Staff.
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The former is a government department and the latter is a military department.
Special warfare system?
Does anyone know what this is?
Under such circumstances, the status of the War God who protects the country in Central Continent is indeed lofty, but the War God and the entire special operations system are always separated from each other by the Ministry of Security and the General Staff, two sensitive departments that belong to the government and the military respectively.
This kind of thing seems small, but the impact is crucial.
At the very least, this means that once there are some disturbing changes in the special operations system, the government and the military can intervene in the internal affairs of the special operations system through these two departments at almost any time.
Concentrating the so-called glory and glory on one person, the God of War, and the entire special operations system operating under the control of the government and the military, is the so-called balance that has lasted for many years in Central Continent.
But now Gu Xingyun saw an opportunity.
Li Honghe returned to the world and occupied Gushan.
There was silence at the top.
Li Tianlan came back from the dead and is still known as the Prodigy of Zhongzhou, and the top management is still silent.
Who would have thought that after this silence, when many people were unable to react, Kunlun City would join forces with the Beihai Wang Family to directly set off such a huge storm?
Establish special operations departments in different areas.
If there is a southeast special operations department, there will naturally be southwest, northwest, and northeast.
The head of the Special Operations Department enters the decision-making bureau, and the subordinate provincial-level special operations bureau enters the local standing committee.
In this way, the God of War, the Special Operations Department, and the Special Operations Bureau, who stand at the highest point, are directly connected. It is logical to squeeze out the Security Department and the General Staff, and the voice of the entire special operations system will also be lost overnight.
skyrocketed.
And this is just the beginning. The establishment of the Special Warfare Department directly made up for the tragic gap between the peak of the Special Warfare system and the middle and lower levels. With the emergence of these departments, logistics, personnel and other departments will also be improved accordingly. Once Gu Xingyun
After perfecting the entire special warfare system, his position in Central Continent will become unshakable.
This change is subtle but huge. At least for Li Tianlan's future, this can definitely be regarded as bad news.
Kunlun City recognized his achievements in Changdao and recognized his credits, but as soon as Gu Xingyun's proposal came out, everything became meaningless.
So what if he graduates early with 100,000 credits?
Build your own power?
This can be said to be a free force, but now it is directly led by the Huating Special Operations Bureau, or...directly suppressed.
Give up this opportunity and integrate into this system?
The current Donghuang Palace is a department-level establishment. Even if it can be upgraded two levels in a row to reach the department level, what will happen?
There are also deputy governor-level organizations above the Donghuang Palace, as well as the Special Operations Bureau, the Special Warfare Department, and finally Kunlun City.
The previous special operations system was fragmented internally.
Scattered means easy management for the top management, and means countless upward paths and opportunities for the grassroots. Especially for young people with strength and potential like Li Tianlan, the special operations system does not focus on qualifications but only on strength.
It is the fastest way for them to rise.
But once Gu Xingyun perfects this system, everything in the special warfare system will have rules. Li Tianlan wants to make progress, which means he wants to overthrow the entire system.
How difficult is it?
Just like ordinary soldiers want to overthrow the Minister of Military Affairs, just like ordinary civil servants want to overthrow the Prime Minister of Zhongzhou.
This is not only difficult, it is even a joke.
Establishing a complete system for the special warfare system is the pattern of Gu Xingyun.
Li Tianlan felt a little bitter inside.
No matter how proud he is, he cannot possibly think that such an action is only aimed at himself and the Li family. He and the Li family are, at best, just an opportunity. Gu Xingyun took advantage of it and joined forces with the Wang family in Beihai to form the current situation.
Suppress Li?
This is only part of it, but in the final analysis, Gu Xingyun still wants to enhance his own strength.
The Beihai Wang family, who also do not want the Li family to reappear, have no reason to reject Gu Xingyun's proposal. Their main sphere of influence is already concentrated in the southeast, Youzhou and Beihai provinces. No matter how drastic changes are made to the special warfare system, it will have no impact on their strength.
It has no impact. On the contrary, the entire Southeast Group may gain a lot of benefits from this great change and game.
Although the Prince Group has had a subtle relationship with the Special Operations Group in recent years, no matter how serious the differences between the two parties are, they are private matters. In this overall situation, they will definitely support Gu Xingyun.
As for the City of Sighs...
If Gu Xingyun's plan is really successful, Sigh City must be the head of the Northeast Regional Special Operations Department. Their sphere of influence is in the Northeast, but they will be strictly restricted to the Northeast. The benefits brought by the robbery of breaking through the invincible realm will be
Extreme compression.
As for academics...
Li Tianlan twitched the corners of his mouth slightly.
Bai Qingqian, who was thinking deeply, also frowned and said: "The attitude of the college..."
Halfway through her words, she stopped talking.
The Academy Group is now cooperating with Li Tianlan and Sighing City, and it is also the current leadership group. Their attitude is indeed crucial, but Bai Qingqian, as the most outstanding woman in Zhongzhou politics today, naturally does not think of things so simply, so
As soon as she opened her mouth, she fell silent again.
Those who cooperate are called allies.
The subtle difference between allies and our own people can sometimes be said to be heaven and earth.
The Academy Group, which is alone in the special warfare system, attaches great importance to Li Tianlan's future and the present of Sigh City. But from their standpoint, especially after seeing that the special warfare group and the Prince Group have drifted apart in recent years, they should
What will you realize.
Perhaps a strong enough but vaguely restricted Li Tianlan and Sigh City would be in the best interest of the academy group.
the reason is simple.
It's just easy to control.
After all, the academic faction has no grudge against Kunlun City. All they want is profit.
Sigh City is the profit they want, and Li Tianlan is the pawn in the academy's future plan to continue to expand their interests.
Li Tianlan will struggle and resist when faced with difficulties, and in the process of his struggle and resistance, the academy will give appropriate support and slowly he will be able to completely control Li Tianlan.
As for the Northern Group, the other major group in Central Continent, it has gradually declined in recent years. They are not still hanging on, but on this matter, the other party will definitely not have a clear attitude, abstain, or just go with the flow.
So there was only one wealthy group left.
Li Tianlan looked at Dongcheng Wudi and Bai Qingqian and narrowed his eyes.
Suddenly, he seemed to understand what the other party meant.
Li Tianlan calmed down and said with a smile: "As for whether my Donghuang Palace and I can graduate early, was there any discussion at the meeting?"
"Gu Xingyun means to wait. He acknowledges your merits in Changdao, but after all, Sky Academy has only just opened. In the next three years, anything can happen. There may not be anyone else who can surpass your current achievements.
credits, so he thinks it would be more appropriate for you to graduate in three years."
Dongcheng Wudi frowned and said, obviously, the previous high-level meeting was not a pleasant one for him.
Li Tianlan nodded, not surprised.
Gu Xingyun delayed him for three years, and this was the most important method against him.
His plan is too big to be accomplished in a day. This is a change. Although it is an inevitable trend, it also requires a little planning.
Three years later, everything seems to be almost done.
Li Tianlan looked at the teacup on the coffee table in silence. The tea in the teacup was smooth and crystal clear.
His future path is gradually narrowing, but it has not really become a dead end after all.
still have a chance.
From an angle that Dongcheng Wudi and Bai Qingqian couldn't see, his eyes narrowed, resolute and quiet.
"Thank you, Marshal."
He raised his head and looked at Dongcheng Wudi, and said in a sincere tone: "I understand."
Dongcheng Wudi looked at Li Tianlan.
From his eyes, Dongcheng Wudi saw calmness and indifference, and stubbornness and unyieldingness, but he did not see confusion or sorrow.
The corner of Dongcheng Wudi's mouth moved, and his face became a little embarrassed and weird. At this moment, the heart of this iron-blooded commander who had been stained with countless blood on the battlefield seemed to be extremely complicated. He was silent for a full minute or two before smiling bitterly.
He said, "What are Tianlan's plans for the future?"
"There is still a chance."
Li Tianlan looked at Dongcheng Invincible with a smile: "There are still a few years, even if everything is a foregone conclusion, it doesn't matter. I will eventually return to the invincible state, and no one can stop what Li wants to do."
His eyes seemed to be flowing with clear light and shining brightly.
Gu Xingyun took advantage of the general trend and used his strength to change the rules.
Then he will use his strength to tear apart the rules.
All the suppression seems hopeless, but in the end it is because of his lack of strength.
Li Tianlan really had nothing to do about it.
It is better to let go than to have no choice.
Drop everything.
When he is strong enough, he will take back everything he put down.
"I got you."
Dongcheng Wudi took a deep look at Li Tianlan: "But you need help now. Sigh City is restricted to the northeast, and the academic attitude is subtle. Only we can give you this help. Tianlan, come home with me. Old man
I've been thinking about you a lot lately. It's almost the Mid-Autumn Festival. Come back to Luojing with me. Then I will pick up Mr. Li, have a reunion dinner together, and discuss your marriage with Ru Shi."
He paused, looked at Li Tianlan, and said with deep eyes: "Kunlun City's actions this time are indeed bold, but when you think about it, it's just like this. Gu Xingyun can do nothing to you, but he can't do anything to me. Special Warfare
The future of the system is difficult, so you come to the military to develop. After you and Ru Shi get married, the Dongcheng family will be yours, and the future wealthy group will also be yours! When you one day take control of the Frontier Corps, what will you have to fear about Kunlun City?"
There are wealthy families everywhere in Central Continent.
The wealthy group, a group that is not limited to regions, is large in scale, but relatively free internally, is also a force that no one can ignore.
If this force can fully support Li Tianlan, Li Tianlan can indeed directly enter the military.
The Border Guard Corps looks like an army, but inside it is an elite army of nearly 600,000 people. It is known as a small military headquarters. If Li Tianlan takes control of the Border Guard Corps, he will be able to face Kunlun City without fear in the future.
"Thank you, Marshal, for your kindness."
Li Tianlan looked at Dongcheng Wudi, his expression solemn and serious: "But I have my own plan, and... that's fine, but I don't plan to get married yet, so..."
"You have shitty plans!"
Dongcheng Wudi frowned suddenly, thinking about Li Tianlan's words. His tone was a little rough, as if he couldn't control his emotions: "After all, you just don't want to marry Ru Shi? Tianlan, don't be too willful! What's wrong with Ru Shi?
What’s wrong with coming to the military to develop your career? What on earth are you thinking?!”
Li Tianlan's expression stiffened for a moment, then he looked at Dongcheng Wudi with a smile.
His eyes were very grateful, but he said no more.
Going into the military was indeed a good choice, but it was not the one he wanted.
What if I can reach the top in the military in the future?
What the Li family lost is still in the hands of Gu Xingyun. The glory and glory of the Li family have also been trampled under the feet of Gu Xingyun. From the perspective of the highest level in Central Continent, no matter what, no one will
Allowing the military and special operations systems to engage in a life-and-death game.
Even if these can be put down, don't forget who the current permanent minister of the military is.
Marshal Qi Beicang, the director of the decision-making bureau, and the nominal flagship figure of the special operations group.
If Dongcheng Wudi leaves the Frontier Corps, he will most likely take over Qi Beicang's position and become the real giant in Central Continent. Because of this, the atmosphere between the Dongcheng family and the special warfare group is already very delicate. If Li Tianlan enters Dongcheng
Family, this is tantamount to adding fuel to the fire to their delicate relationship. In the development of the military, the other party also occupies the commanding heights, how can it be so smooth?
Even if the Dongcheng family can resist everything, Li Tianlan's doing this is equivalent to dragging the Dongcheng family directly into the battlefield between the Li family and Kunlun City, with you and me.
Li Tianlan is not invincible. He is nothing and has nothing now. Starting from scratch, he really cannot bear the past of the Li family and the future of the Dongcheng family.
The most important thing is that when he got out of the Audi from Lin'an to Huating that day after saying goodbye to the military advisor, Li Tianlan had already made up his mind that his life did not need anyone to arrange it.
Grandpa can't do it, the Dongcheng family can't do it, and she... can't do it either.
This is his pride, or obsession.
"Tianlan and Rushi are indeed a little young, so they should consider postponing their marriage."
Bai Qingqian suddenly spoke. She looked at Li Tianlan and smiled softly: "If the Dongcheng family doesn't go, why don't you go? Tianlan, how about coming home with me during the Mid-Autumn Festival?"
Li Tianlan was a little stunned.
Of course, what Bai Qingqian meant by going home was not the Dongcheng family.
But...
Youzhou Bai Family!
The position of the Youzhou Bai family in the Zhongzhou wealthy group is no less than that of the Dongcheng family.
Li Tianlan's mind was a little confused. He never expected that when he made it clear that he did not want to think about marriage for the time being, the mother-in-law-to-be would drag him back to Bai's house.
"this..."
Li Tianlan finally couldn't help but smile bitterly: "Aunt Bai, it's really inconvenient recently. If I have time in the future, I will definitely come to visit you."
Bai Qingqian was silent for a while, then nodded slightly and said gracefully: "That's fine."
She said no more, just looked at Li Tianlan quietly with soft eyes.
It's not that I don't want to say it, it's that I can't say it.
Bai Qingqian's eyes trembled a little.
Li Tianlan subconsciously avoided the other party's gaze and handed a box placed next to the sofa to Dongcheng Wudi.
"Commander, this is what my grandfather asked me to give to the Dongcheng family."
Dongcheng Wudi took the box. He seemed to know what was in the box. He just nodded and said: "Currently, my family is building a new weapon for you. It will take about two or three years. You can pick it up then."
Li Tianlan nodded absently.
"You really don't want to go back with me?"
Dongcheng Wudi asked again reluctantly.
Li Tianlan smiled and shook his head.
Dongcheng Wudi hesitated for a moment, and finally sighed with a wry smile: "Forget it, I'll go back then, Tianlan, if you need anything, please call me at any time. The Dongcheng family will spare no effort as long as it can be done."
These words hold great weight.
Li Tianlan had to stand up, bowed slightly and said, "Thank you, Marshal."
"You are Welcome."
Dongcheng Wudi helped Li Tianlan up, with complicated eyes: "As a family, we don't need this, this is us..."
"It's guilt!"
Bai Qingqian suddenly spoke. She looked at Dongcheng Wudi with resentful and cold eyes.
Li Tianlan was stunned for a moment, not knowing why.
Bai Qing took a deep breath, handed a business card to Li Tianlan, and said softly: "If you have any questions, you can also come to me. Whatever the Dongcheng family can do, the Bai family can do the same."
"Thank you, Secretary Bai."
Li Tianlan took it solemnly.
Bai Qingqian looked at him deeply, turned around and walked directly to the door.
Li Tianlan sent the couple, whose relationship seemed a bit delicate, out of the door.
The young woman who had been guarding the door calmly stopped Li Tianlan and asked Dongcheng Wudi and Bai Qingqian to walk in front.
"Tianlan, I am Tan Mengyao, secretary Bai's secretary. This is my business card."
The secretary smiled softly: "Please take good care of me in the future."
Li Tianlan took the business card, shook hands with the secretary, and said hello.
His eyes couldn't help but fall on Dongcheng Wudi and Bai Qingqian.
The couple walked side by side, but always maintained a clear distance.
"Where to go?"
Dongcheng Wudi walked beside his wife and asked in a complicated tone.
"Airport."
Bai Qingqian's tone was calm.
"I send you."
Dongcheng Wudi spoke subconsciously.
"No need."
Bai Qingqian shook her head. She looked at Dongcheng Wudi and said in a stiff tone: "If nothing happens, goodbye."
She distanced herself from her husband and walked directly to the door.
Dongcheng Wudi stood there and looked at his wife's back. After a long time, he reached out and touched his face.
He still remembers the slap Bai Qingqian gave him on the face when the news of Li Tianlan's death came back from Dongdao.
So where is the slap?
That is the most powerless sadness and despair of a woman.
Dongcheng Wudi's eyes were bitter.
He took a deep breath and slowly walked towards the door.
As Li Tianlan watched them off, the couple, who had once been in a very good relationship, parted at the gate of the Donghuang Palace.
The two of them went to the same destination.
But it's going in a completely different direction.