In a cafe with an elegant environment, there are few customers, and the soothing piano music "Blue Danube" flows in every corner. On the seats near the side door, there are five people sitting, namely Liu Ziguang, Zhao Hui, Hu Qingsong and the inseparable black bodyguard Dynasty.
Mahan.
Two tall black men were wearing beige short-sleeved hunting suits and khaki shorts, and they were wearing cheap plastic slippers. They were unruly by nature and didn't like to wear shoes. Their big feet were like flying in the thorny primitive jungle.
Not to mention this reinforced concrete city, as long as there is the slightest disturbance, they will throw off their slippers and walk like flying, and will not hesitate to kill anyone who is harmful to Liu Ziguang with the rubber cutting knife hidden in their waist.
There are two white Europeans in suits sitting in the distance, drinking coffee and chatting. If you get closer to them, you will find that the muscles of these two white men wrapped in their suits are extremely developed. The front of the suit is open, and you can casually see it.
There was an ocher leather gun holster under the arm and a jet black gun handle, and the language they chatted in was Russian.
These two are also Liu Ziguang's bodyguards, Alexander Semyonovich and Vasily Ivanov, regular employees of Red Star Company. Thanks to Red Star Company, all their documents are legal and complete, including passports and foreigner residence permits.
Certificate, special industry qualification certificate, and gun license, they don't need to be afraid even in front of the police.
The three of them sat speechless, as if waiting for someone to arrive. A few minutes later, two young men with strong figures walked in, looking around with sharp eyes, and then several young people with shaved heads surrounded a spirited man.
The tall old man came over. Although these people were wearing casual clothes, their military temperament was definitely revealed.
Alexander and Vasily adjusted their sitting postures, ready to overturn the table in front of them and draw their guns at any time, but the military bodyguards did not seem to take them seriously. They seemed to care more about the two black men from the tropical jungle. After all,
The murderous aura emanating from the tribal warriors who had cut off dozens of heads with their own hands was even more ferocious, and if they really fought, I am afraid that even a magazine of bullets would not be able to effectively subdue such a barbarian.
The old man came closer and looked at them with a smile. The three of them stood up quickly and called them different names. Liu Ziguang called Commander Luo, Zhao Hui called Assistant Luo, and Hu Qingsong called Uncle Luo.
Luo Kegong waved his hand: "We are all sitting here, we are not in the office, so there is no need to be so restrained."
The waiter came forward and asked the guest what he wanted to order. Luo Kegong took out a stainless steel tea cup from his secretary's bag and said, "Please help me pour a glass of boiled water."
The waiter took the cup, and the crew-cut guards found seats around and sat down. They each ordered drinks. Their waists were straight, and they didn't look like casual guests at all.
"Xiao Liu, I read your file and your grades are quite good. It seems that recommending you to Yongchang was the right choice." Luo Kegong said.
Liu Ziguang said modestly: "The achievements are also the result of everyone's joint efforts."
Luo Kegong nodded approvingly and said to Zhao Hui: "Ye Ming, I rejected your request for investigation. You are a child with such a wild temper that you need to be tempered. If you stay in the agency for three to five years, you will not be able to do it."
It will be good for you in the future."
Although Zhao Hui was dissatisfied, he had no choice but to say yes.
"How is your father's health? I haven't played chess with him for a while. Please help me take care of him when I see him." Luo Kegong said to Hu Qingsong again.
Hu Qingsong smiled and said: "Thank you, Uncle Luo, my dad often talks about you."
Luo Kegong laughed loudly: "I am very happy to see that you young people have grown up. Okay, now let's talk about your affairs. I heard that the three of you are doing great things in Africa."
Zhao Hui said: "General Assistant Luo, this plan was planned by Minister Ye. Yongchang Company is responsible for the surface work, and the Second Department is responsible for the behind-the-scenes support work. The entire operation has been assisted by many brother units such as the Navy and the Air Force..."
Luo Kegong interrupted him: "I know all this, and Yongchang Company has contributed a lot, but its historical mission has been completed. You don't need to show off your merits in front of my old man. The leader is sure of Ye Tang's achievements and abilities.
Letting go is also a kind of exercise, and he will still have to bear more burdens in the future."
A spark of hope rose in Zhao Hui's eyes: "Yes, thank you for your concern, Chief."
Luo Kegong smiled, took out a cigarette, looked at the sign hanging next to the smoke-free zone, put the cigarette away, and said: "I am here today not to represent the organization. Don't be so formal. Originally, I didn't want to
I came, but the State Council called me, so I thought it would be better to come."
The three of them all listened to him attentively. Luo Kegong was the assistant to the commander-in-chief, with the rank of lieutenant general. It was basically certain that he would be promoted to general in the future and serve as deputy chief of staff. Moreover, this old soldier was upright by nature and had a close relationship with them, so
His words are credible.
"Wood Iron Mine, in a legal sense, is your private property, Xiao Liu. There is no doubt about this. No one can take it away from you," Luo Kegong said.
The three of them breathed a sigh of relief. The thing they were most worried about finally did not happen. It seemed that the senior leaders were still very reasonable.
"But," Luo Kegong said again: "Ye Ming also said just now that when you obtained the ownership of the iron mine by chance, Yongchang Company acted as your strong backing. I do not deny your personal ability, but there is no strong
Support, it is difficult for you to fight against the local authoritarian warlords and the forces of international capital. The common man is innocent and the treasure is guilty. Mr. Wood saw through this and transferred the manor to you at a symbolic price. If you are a
Ordinary people would probably have died in West Africa a long time ago and would no longer be able to sit here drinking coffee and chatting. Do you think this is true?"
Luo Kegong looked at Liu Ziguang with piercing eyes, and Liu Ziguang simply answered with one word: "Yes."
"Very good." Luo Kegong withdrew his gaze, "I said this not to put any pressure on you, nor to snatch anything from you. It is true that someone has already done this, but it only represents his personal behavior.
, cannot represent the country and the government, and I think you won’t care too much if it brings you some trouble. After all, the iron ore is abroad, and no one can take it away if you don’t nod.”
Liu Ziguang nodded and said nothing. Luo Kegong was indeed a soldier and spoke readily. Since he said this, he must have come with the purpose of solving the problem, and he already had a solution. All he had to do was listen to him.
"Our country's infrastructure is developing rapidly. Real estate, the automobile industry, and railway bridges are all inseparable from steel. However, the country has been stuck in the import of iron ore. Now is not a war period, so we cannot rely on military means to solve the problem. So
This mine in West Africa is very important to the country. The symbolic significance of our stake in the Wood Iron Mine is even greater than the practical significance. As long as Huaxia Mining or other Chinese-funded companies successfully acquire shares, the China Iron and Steel Association will have the initiative in iron ore price negotiations.
and the right to speak, this meaning is the most important.”
The three of them nodded frequently, deeply agreeing.
Luo Kegong pointed at Liu Ziguang: "We must control the iron ore, but not in the name of the country, so as not to give people excuses internationally. Therefore, the best agent is you. You are the major shareholder of the iron ore, but Yongchang
The company and Xiao Hu have both contributed, and everyone has a share. I think you won’t mind if we allocate some shares, right?”
Liu Ziguang said: "It depends on who is allocated."
Luo Kegong smiled: "You kid, you still hold grudges. Let me tell you, it was not Ma Fengfeng who took away your Hongshi Holdings, but another state-owned enterprise. Ma Fengfeng, a kid with incredible courage, would not dare to take such a huge amount by force.
What a fortune. He did something wrong this time and did not take your feelings into consideration. I believe he has learned a lesson."
Liu Ziguang said: "So who is the new collaborator?"
Luo Kegong said: "That is not my scope of responsibilities. I am just here to be a lobbyist. It seems that you have agreed, so I can take out the prepared gifts." He clapped his hands.
The guards brought in a man from outside. He looked haggard, but he couldn't hide his vigor. Who else could it be if he wasn't Seki Ye.
Everyone stood up in unison: "Guanye!"
Guan Ye nodded to everyone, saying nothing.
Luo Kegong said: "There has been new progress in the case. The deceased was found to have congenital heart disease. Although Guan Ye was exempted from the death penalty, his military status cannot be kept. Just let him go to work with you in Red Star."
Liu Ziguang said: "Comrades like Guanye are welcome to join, but I am not the only one who has the final say in Red Star. It must be approved by the team."
Luo Kegong laughed and scolded: "You kid, you are exploiting every opportunity. Qiu Pengfei was refused entry at the West Sadamoya Customs. Do you dare to say that it was not you? Today's Red Star Company is no longer the security company in that small place. Its goal is to
For international brand contractors, the country has invested a lot of resources, so naturally they have a certain say. Of course, those who can do more work, and if you can make Red Star a one-stop shop, that's not a bad idea."
Liu Ziguang laughed, walked to Guanye and shook hands with him: "Welcome back to the team." Zhao Hui also stepped forward to hug him. Guanye's eyes were a little red, he bit his lips tightly and said nothing, but held his old friend's hand firmly.
Luo Kegong looked at his watch, stood up and said, "You guys are reminiscing about old times, I won't interrupt you."
Everyone stood up to see each other off, and Luo Kegong laughed heartily: "Don't even send me away. If you need anything in the future, you can come to me directly."
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Luo Kegong left the coffee shop, and three military Audis drove up to the door. The old general got into the middle one and said to the driver: "Zhongnanhai." He closed his eyes and started to rub the bridge of his nose.
Suddenly the phone rang. The secretary answered it and handed it over: "Director Tan's phone number."
Luo Kegong showed an unhappy look, but he still answered the phone: "I'm Luo Kegong, yes, yes, it has been solved. No need to thank me, you just did your duty."
Putting down the phone, the secretary asked cautiously: "Mr. Luo, do you think the military should take some shares in the iron ore?"
Luo Kegong said categorically: "The military cannot participate in business operations. We have learned enough lessons. If we want to get a share of the pie, we will not disband Yongchang Company and we will not let Liu Ziguang retire from active service."
The secretary muttered: "We plant trees and they enjoy the shade. What's the point?"
Luo Kegong said slowly: "The duty of a soldier is to obey orders."