The anxiety in his eyes was so clear that everyone could clearly see it.
This young high-ranking official who is likely to become the leader of the Southeast Group in twenty years, or even a banner figure, is tall and straight. His appearance can only be described as ordinary, but his eyebrows are extremely thick, making him look very powerful. Now he stands quietly There, even though I was a little anxious, I still had an upright official dignity and calmness.
"Secretary Wang? A rare guest."
Li Honghe smiled, but did not get up. He just said slowly: "Please come in."
Wang Jingxin walked in, came to Li Honghe, bowed deeply and said: "Hello, Mr. Li."
"I'm not very good."
Li Honghe looked at Wang Jingxin.
His voice was soft, but his content was direct.
Wang Jingxin's body that had just straightened up suddenly froze.
He glanced at Li Honghe.
Li Honghe was also looking at him, his eyes were deep and peaceful, and all Wang Jingxin could see was calmness.
Wang Jingxin did not expect that Li Honghe would be so direct.
He never expected that Li Honghe would be so calm.
At this moment, a very ridiculous idea even came to his mind.
The Zhongzhou Sword Emperor who is number one on the God List.
The fifth god of war to protect the country.
The two of them teamed up to attack an old man. Not only did they fail, but the other man was still sitting here peacefully.
What on earth did they both do?
Are you here to drink and chat?
"I heard that Mr. Li was attacked last night..."
Wang Jingxin said it, but he didn't finish it.
Li Honghe interrupted him directly and asked with a smile: "Seeing my current state, Jingxin, are you disappointed?"
Wang Jing's heart skipped a beat, but his powerful face did not change at all. He just said softly: "Mr. Li is the pillar of Zhongzhou. He has worked hard and made great achievements. Your health is very important to Zhongzhou. I feel relieved when I see that you are fine."
He spoke very sincerely, and everyone could even hear a hint of relief in his tone.
Lin Fengting, who was sitting next to Li Honghe, smiled casually, shook his head, stood up and said, "Youyou and I are going for a walk."
He was impatient to get involved in these matters.
Behind such sincerity and gratification, everything is a conspiracy. Under the hypocritical appearance, there is no real sincerity, only insidiousness.
This kind of life is too tiring.
Li Honghe looked at Lin Fengting's back.
His eyes looked a little disappointed.
Lin Fengting's departure was not only because of his character, but also because of his position.
He will protect Mr. Li.
But the Lin clan still does not want to join the world and participate in the disputes in Central Continent.
The Lin clan was outside Zhongzhou, and Lin Fengting was just a wanderer, so he had no pursuit.
So his heart is the calmest.
Whoever he wants to protect does not need to play games, because there is no benefit he wants to gain.
So, just one sword is enough.
Li Honghe turned his attention to Wang Jingxin.
Besides Li Tianlan, there was only one Qin Weibai in the hall.
Therefore, he spoke more directly: "So, don't you be disappointed if you meditate?"
Wang Jingxin seemed to be completely relaxed.
He is not interested in martial arts, but when it comes to scheming, he is not inferior to anyone. In this situation, he naturally knows what attitude to use.
“Not disappointed.”
"I'm just a little worried," he said.
"Worried?"
Li Honghe raised his eyebrows.
"For myself."
Wang Jingxin's eyes were honest and calm.
He told the truth completely.
He thought he would see a seriously injured and dying Li Honghe when he came today, but he did not expect to see a calm Central Continent elder as if nothing had happened.
The better Li Honghe's condition is, the greater the trouble for the Beihai Wang family will be.
Li Honghe, who seems not to be seriously injured, is fully worthy of some forces increasing their support for Li.
Wang Jingxin knew about the internal meeting held by the wealthy group last night.
He even knew what some of the meetings were about.
The Dongcheng family didn't know that Wang Tianzong didn't make any arrangements when he left Lin'an.
The elders of the Liu family suggested that Dongcheng marry Wang Jingxin like this, and it was Wang Jingxin who suggested it.
But Dongcheng Wudi rejected this arrangement.
This refusal was tantamount to showing his attitude of supporting Li.
If he supports the Li family, he will definitely make the Beihai Wang family pay the price.
Li Honghe was attacked in Lin'an.
Given his status, Wang Jingxin, who is the top leader in Lin'an, will undoubtedly be responsible if the higher-ups really investigate him.
The wealthy group supports the Li family and wants to make the Wang family of Beihai pay something. Wang Jingxin is the best and most obvious breakthrough point.
In the Wang family in Beihai, Wang Jingxin's branch is not too powerful, but he himself is highly valued by Wang Tianzong. Even if he is in charge, there will be no fatal consequences. The worst is that he leaves Lin'an.
Leaving Jiangsu and Zhejiang.
Wang Jingxin didn't want to leave.
He has been working in Lin'an for nearly six years.
If he was forced to leave the base camp he had operated for many years because of this incident, even if he would get a position no less favorable than his current position elsewhere, the actual losses would still be unimaginable.
This is the purpose of his coming today.
He didn't expect that he could change Li's attitude towards him.
But at least he should try his best.
At present, not leaving Lin'an is his bottom line. As for the rest, he has already made enough psychological preparations.
"Your concerns are very valid."
Li Honghe looked at Wang Jingxin gently, his tone so straightforward that it was almost unacceptable.
He is very direct.
Wang Jingxin is even more direct.
He did not answer Li Honghe's words, but turned directly to look at Li Tianlan.
"Hello."
He took the initiative and reached out his hand.
"Hello."
Li Tianlan calmly reached out and shook his hand.
"Do you need me to do anything for you in Lin'an?"
Wang Jingxin asked directly.
This is not surrender, but a transaction.
He is the core young force of the Beihai Wang family and has no possibility of changing his position.
But that doesn't mean he can't trade with Li.
Even enemies have the possibility of trading.
And if he could stay in Lin'an, this would be a situation Wang Tianzong would like to see.
The sound of helicopters roaring outside the window sounded again.
Another helicopter flew over from above.
Wang Jingxin still looked at Li Tianlan, his eyes quietly became solemn.
"I'm here to entertain Secretary Wang."
Qin Weibai spoke at the right time, her smile was flawless: "Tianlan, you can stay here, Marshal Dongcheng is coming soon, maybe he will bring some unexpected gifts."
"Where's the gift?"
Li Honghe laughed and said softly: "It's just an old military uniform."
Wang Jingxin's pupils suddenly shrank, as if being pricked by a needle.
An old military uniform.
But that was Li Honghe’s military uniform!
Li Honghe glanced at Li Tianlan.
"You guys go together."
He said: "I can entertain the distinguished guests myself."
Li Tianlan thought for a while, nodded and said: "Secretary Wang, please."
He pointed towards the upstairs.
There is also a small living room with more privacy upstairs.
Wang Jingxin followed Li Tianlan and walked over.
Qin Weibai glanced at Li Honghe before taking a step.
From an angle that Li Tianlan couldn't see, her eyes were cold and filled with disgust.
Li Honghe looked at Qin Weibai calmly, his smile unchanged.
Qin Weibai squinted his eyes, took a deep breath, turned around and followed Li Tianlan.
A third helicopter flew overhead.
Li Honghe stood up and walked to the door.
The distance from the living room to the door is very short.
The early morning wind blows into the villa along the door, bringing with it the breath of the West Lake and a refreshing feeling.
The turbidity in Li Honghe's eyes began to gradually fade away and became clear.
He was the only one left in the hall.
He doesn't need to cover up anything.
Dressed in commoner clothes, he straightened his body, and his eyes showed a majestic light.
Three middle-aged men appeared in Li Honghe's sight with their backs to the morning sun.
Dongcheng Wudi, director of the Central Continent Decision-making Bureau and executive director of the Military Department, walked in the middle.
On his left and right sides, there were also figures that Li Honghe was very familiar with.
The three of them looked solemn.
Walk into the courtyard and come to the door.
Li Honghe stood there quietly, his eyes deep and calm.
The three of them subconsciously wanted to bow and salute. Li Honghe smiled and waved his hands and said, "Let's go in and talk."
"Listen to Uncle Li."
Dongcheng Wudi smiled. He was neatly dressed in military uniform and stood at the door. His golden marshal rank shone brightly in the morning light, making him look majestic.
Li Honghe turned around and walked into the living room.
He sat back down where he had just been.
"Where's the other one?"
Li Honghe asked.
"In the back, as rumored outside, he and Zhiyuan don't have a good relationship, so it's better to go separately."
The middle-aged man on the left side of Dongcheng Wudi smiled and said. He looked young and energetic at first glance, but in fact he looked a little older. The wrinkles at the corners of his eyes were very dense, and his hair was dyed with hair dye.
Hei Wuhei is the oldest among the three, so he seems to be the most relaxed in front of Li Honghe.
"Zhengmin, you are in good spirits, can you do it again?"
Li Honghe looked at him and asked with a smile.
"One term? It's difficult. Not to mention Zhongzhou, even this guy probably won't let me do it for another term. I'm just stuck in a position to pave the way for his good son-in-law."
The middle-aged and elderly man named Zheng Min smiled and pointed at Dongcheng Wudi.
Dongcheng Wudi smiled and said nothing.
Wu Zhengmin.
In the Jiangsu and Zhejiang provinces of Zhongzhou, this name is definitely a well-known name. Even in the entire Zhongzhou political arena, this name can be said to be a legend.
In recent decades, he is the only powerful figure who has served as the leader of the same province for more than fifteen years.
The core force of the southeastern faction, Wu Zhengmin, the top leader in Jiangsu and Zhejiang provinces!
He has never entered a decision-making bureau in his life, but his foundation in Jiangsu and Zhejiang is unimaginably deep. Even the top directors must seriously consider what he says.
Wu Zhengmin is 69 years old this year. He should have stepped down two years ago or even five years ago, but he has always been sitting at the top position in Jiangsu and Zhejiang, motionless. With his ability and prestige, as long as his body allows,
No one would doubt that he would not be able to continue serving the previous term, which would be enough for him to hold the highest power in Jiangsu and Zhejiang for 20 years.
"It was Mrs. Li who betrayed you."
Li Honghe looked at Wu Zhengmin with soft eyes.
"Your Highness, it's boring to say this. I've been pretty good these past few years."
Wu Zhengmin stopped his smile and looked at Li Honghe seriously.
Dongcheng Wudi is Li Honghe's junior.
Ning Zhiyuan, commander of the Eastern Theater Command on the right side of Dongcheng Invincible, is also Li Honghe's junior.
But Wu Zhengmin, who is 69 years old this year, is Li Honghe's friend.
Li Honghe is a bit older than Wu Zhengmin. During the peak period of the Li family, Wu Zhengmin can be said to be the talent that Li Honghe valued most. Among the core of the Li family, he may not have the highest level, but he is recognized as the one who best represents Li Honghe's will.
One of the political forces.
If the Li family had not collapsed back then, Wu Zhengmin's journey would never have stopped in Jiangsu and Zhejiang. Now he has at least entered the cabinet. Even if he does not get a full-time position, he will at least be the first deputy prime minister of the cabinet.
However, with the collapse of the Li family that year, Wu Zhengmin's rank never changed. He went from governor of a province to ruler of a province, but his political life had come to an end.
Although over the years, he has remained silent since the collapse of the Lee family.
This was the case even after Li Tianlan reappeared.
But he has never received the true trust of the Beihai Wang family and the full support of the Southeast Group.
Wu Zhengmin said that he has been very good these years.
How can it be good?
Li Honghe took a deep look at him, turned his head and looked at Ning Zhiyuan, who was silent.
The experience of General Zhongzhou, who was also promoted by him, was completely opposite to that of Wu Zhengmin.
Wu Zhengmin, who has always remained silent and never said anything for the Li family, has never gained the true trust of the Wang family in Beihai.
But in the past many years, Ning Zhiyuan, who had been speaking for the Li family, was deeply trusted by Wang Tianzong. It was only in recent years that Wang Tianzong's attitude towards him had undergone some subtle changes.
Ning Zhiyuan had an ordinary appearance, was low-key and silent. When he noticed Li Honghe's gaze, his expression seemed a little excited, and he subconsciously bowed.
"Zhiyuan, Qiancheng is good. I heard from Donglai that Qiancheng is in love with Donglai's granddaughter? That's good. Some feelings cannot change with time. In this way, you and Donglai will get closer.
."
Li Honghe smiled.
"It's all the children's own business. I didn't interfere, but I am very supportive of this matter."
Ning Zhiyuan said respectfully.
Li Honghe hummed, hesitated, and then asked: "How has Tianquan been doing these years? Qiancheng's relationship with you has been very tense these years. Is it because of Tianquan's daughter?"
His eyes were a little sad.
Dongcheng Wudi is inexplicable.
Not to mention him, even Wu Zhengmin, who had never spoken for Li, but was absolutely one of his own, was a little confused.
He didn't know who this so-called Tianquan was, and could only vaguely guess that it was a code name.
"Tianquan is very good."
Ning Zhiyuan said softly: "The power he holds in his hands is very strong now. He has been preparing for these years. As long as there is need, he will do his best to help Tianlan."
"Thanks for your hard work."
Li Honghe suddenly didn't know what to say. He was silent for a long time before he said these three words dryly.
The collapse of the Li family back then was so violent and violent that even Li Honghe could hardly leave behind too many seamless back-ups. Wu Zhengmin was one of them, and there were others. But of all the back-ups, the most seamless one was
A hidden force of only seven people.
That is the core hidden force of the Li family, codenamed Starry Sky.
Codenamed after the Big Dipper.
Ning Zhiyuan ranked last, codenamed Yaoguang.
More than 20 years later, six of the seven are still alive.
Only Tianji is dead.
Died in Tiandu.
"Thank him for me."
Li Honghe said softly: "He has a special status. I'm afraid it will be difficult to see him again. I will tell Tianlan that when he returns to the Li family, no one will say that he is a slave of the third surname. He is the Li family."
heroes, you are all Li’s heroes.”
Ning Zhiyuan hesitated to speak, but finally nodded silently.
There was a slight sound of footsteps.
A man in his forties walked in at the door of the villa.
The man is tall and burly, dressed in casual clothes, but his body is as straight as a sword, majestic, and looks domineering and wild.
He had a striking bald head, held a box solemnly in both hands, and walked into the living room slowly.
"Mr. Li."
He walked up to Li Honghe and put the box down with a respectful tone.
"sit down."
Li Honghe smiled and nodded.
The bald man sat down next to Ning Zhiyuan, his majestic face expressionless, and he didn't even look at Ning Zhiyuan.
"I said, you just pretend to be nice, now you are one of our own, why are you so stubborn? It's like you have a deep grudge against Zhiyuan."
Wu Zhengmin suddenly laughed and cursed.
The bald man was startled, and then he shook his head with a wry smile: "It was originally a deep hatred. Even now, my sister-in-law still thinks that my brother-in-law is a pervert. It was this bastard who told his sister that I liked him. After so many years, this misunderstanding has become huge.
went."
Ning Zhiyuan's sister is Ning Xinyi.
Ning Xinyi is the daughter-in-law of the wealthy Zhang family in Huating.
Her brother-in-law is naturally also named Zhang.
Zhang Qi.
Director of the Southeast Special Operations Headquarters of Central Continent.
Zhang Qi liked Ning Xinyi, but Ning Zhiyuan married his sister to Zhang Qi's brother Zhang Xiaohua.
This incident caused an uproar in the Southeast at that time, and Zhang Qi also completely fell out with his family and Ning Zhiyuan. Some people still talk about this incident.
When the Beihai Wang family appointed Zhang Qi as the head of the Southeast Special Operations Headquarters, it was to check and balance the expansion of Ning Zhiyuan in the eastern theater, who was gradually alienating them.
For more than 20 years, Zhang Qi and Ning Zhiyuan rarely met each other. Their relationship was almost incompatible, and they could only manage it in public.
Today's gathering is also a public place in the eyes of outsiders.
Li Honghe was assassinated in Lin'an.
Wu Zhengmin as the host.
Ning Zhiyuan, commander of the Eastern Theater Command in charge of the defense of southeastern Central Continent.
Zhang Qi, director of the Southeast Special Operations Headquarters.
The de facto leader in the military today is Dongcheng Invincible.
Their identities gave them a reason to show up here to visit Li Honghe.
As for the actual scene of this visit...
Who would have thought it could be so harmonious?
Li Honghe smiled and waved his hand, knowing that Zhang Qi was joking and didn't bother to say more.
His eyes looked at the box Zhang Qi brought over.
The box has been opened.
Inside is a military uniform.
The military uniforms are old and outdated, but the old colors seem to be stained with the breath and glory of endless blood and fire.
The old-fashioned marshal rank of Central Continent is worn on the military uniform, shining with golden light.
This is the military uniform that belonged to Li Honghe back then.
Everyone's eyes are focused on this military uniform.
"When does the meeting start?"
Li Honghe asked softly.
"One o'clock in the afternoon."
Dongcheng Wudi said.
Li Honghe was attacked. This is a major event. The decision-making bureau had announced the meeting time last night.
Li Honghe gently stretched out his hand.
He put his hands on his military uniform with a look of nostalgia on his face.
Li Honghe's voice rang out in the silent living room, resolute and without any hesitation.
"I'm going to change clothes."
he said.
The eyes of Dongcheng Wudi, Wu Zhengmin, Zhang Qi, and Ning Zhiyuan burst out with fierce light at the same time.
The four of them stood up at the same time, bent down, and bowed deeply.
The clear and steady voice swept through the entire living room in an instant, strong and surging.
"Welcome to Your Highness to return to Youzhou!"
It’s been more than twenty years.
Return to Youzhou.
Li Honghe touched the marshal's epaulettes on his military uniform with his fingers and turned his head to look north.
To the north is West Lake.
The water on the West Lake turned over and rippled suddenly.
The wind comes from the south and blows to the north, getting stronger and stronger, and seems to never stop.
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(Two updates tomorrow~ It was supposed to be two updates today. I owe a chapter of Falsehood, so I will make up for it tomorrow~)
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