On the same day that Wang Wei flew directly from the island city back to his hometown in the mainland, the provincial capital where Tai Chi is located, some people in Pengcheng, across the sea from the island city, secretly held a strange meeting in a mysterious temple.
The convener was an old man in his sixties, who was Song Yiqiang's uncle Song Xinrui in Pengcheng.
Pengcheng faces the Pacific Ocean to the east and the recesses in the Lotus Mountains to the west. It is located at the northernmost point of the Pengdong Rift Valley Plain. It is an emerging metropolis with beautiful scenery. 25 kilometers north of Pengcheng City is the most majestic and precipitous city in Pengcheng.
Scenic Area - Taiwuxi Canyon.
The canyon is 40 kilometers long. Taiwu River flows from west to east through the canyon to the Pacific Ocean.
The valley has steep cliffs, dangerous rocks standing upright, and marbles of various colors crisscrossing the stream, shining with colorful light under the sunlight.
Not far from entering the valley, there is a Changchun Temple with red walls and glazed tiles, named "Tailu Changchun". It is hidden among the green pines and cypresses and is famous at home and abroad. There is a waterfall next to the temple, which is divided into two parts and flows along the cliff.
In the stream, the sound is like thunder.
There is a 620-step stone staircase behind the temple, which was called the "Ladder to Heaven" in ancient times. Climbing up the steps, you will reach Taroko Pavilion, one of the eight scenic spots and twelve scenic spots in Pengcheng.
Taroko is also the intersection point of the Pengxiang Expressway and the Central Expressway. A magnificent archway stands at the entrance of the transverse highway with the following inscription: "East-West Transverse Expressway".
Further ahead are a series of long and short tunnels. The two sides are as steep as cut. Looking up at the skyline, about half an hour later, we reach Yanzikou.
Further west is the Conilu Cliff.
There is no grass growing on the large cliff, and the roar of the rapids in the valley below is deafening.
Continuing westward from the big cliff, in less than an hour, when visitors reach the upper reaches of Taiwu River and the meeting point of Xixi River, they suddenly enter the "unparalleled scenery in the world". All they see are overlapping green peaks, misty clouds and trees, and the mountain stream to the west.
, a waterfall falls down the deep valley of green trees, like a silver chain coiled among the green leaves of the green mountains. In the green shade, at the foot of Sanzui Mountain, there is a "Ciyun Temple".
The ancient temple is magnificent and dazzling.
The temple building is divided into upper and lower floors. The main buildings include the Main Hall, the Buddha Hall, the Drum Hall, the Long Hall, the Sutra Storehouse, the Sutra Chanting Hall and the Big Bell Tower.
The entire ancient temple has a complex structure, with halls within halls, monasteries connected to monasteries, and a row of secret rooms on the right side of the main hall. There are secret passages in the rooms and the rooms are connected. Except for a few monks who know the location of the mechanism, other monks and outsiders know nothing about it.
That afternoon, the weather cleared up and the sunset bathed Ciyun Temple. There were many devotees and tourists.
If visitors are more careful, it is not difficult to find some serious-looking pilgrims inside and outside the temple.
Some of them worshiped Buddha in the Buddhist temple, some watched the mountain scenery, some closed their eyes to meditate, and some tasted fragrant tea, but their eyes were always peeking around, shining with elusive gazes.
If you look more carefully, you will find that they have weapons hidden on their bodies, and they look like they are facing a formidable enemy in the dark, with murderous intent on their faces. Obviously these "pilgrims" are a group of professional bodyguards or thugs, performing escort missions.
This group of gunmen are protecting seven mysterious men. They are currently sitting around a conference table in the third room of the row of dark rooms in the temple, holding an emergency meeting.
The dark room was air-conditioned, carpeted, and the chandelier shone white.
The oldest of the seven people is about sixty years old, and the youngest is less than thirty. They are all wearing iron-gray high-end suits and a black tie produced by the French "Siemens". Their faces are expressionless, and their eyes are expressionless.
Cold.
They do not know each other's real names and identities, only their pseudonyms and numbers.
There were cigarette butts everywhere on the ground, and it could be seen that they had been in this secret room for a long time.
Who are these seven mysterious men? It turns out that they are the highest core members of the notorious "Pengxiang Business Committee", responsible for commanding and controlling various secret activities and arbitration in Pengcheng, the island city and the two inland cities.
Organizing internal disputes, raising funds, and formulating strategic goals for the underworld are actually a grand "underworld" nerve center.
During this period, the "Pengxiang Business Committee" suffered a series of losses and failures, as well as unprecedented blows and pressure. After receiving the No. 1 notice a few days ago, members of the committee rushed to Ciyun Temple to attend an emergency meeting.
At this time, the face of the number one who presided over the meeting was expressionless. He looked about fifty years old, but his actual age was over sixty years old. He was Song Yiqiang's uncle and the chairman of Tianguo Group, the largest company in Pengcheng.
Song Xinrui, wearing a Canadian wide-brimmed soft hat, a pair of photochromic glasses on the bridge of his nose, and a pair of small eyes shining with a fierce light like a cobra.
A few days ago, the Integrity Pawn Company in Daocheng changed owners. Chairman Song Yiqiang was killed by Xiong Yuanju and Wang Wei before the opening ceremony. He soon learned about the incident.
At that time, he was still negotiating a business deal in the United States, and immediately rushed back to Pengcheng after receiving the news.
Song Xinrui, the business overlord of Pengcheng, couldn't bear the fact that his nephew was crippled and the company changed hands. He was no stranger to Xiong Yuanju and knew that his connections in the island city and the Xiong Kingdom consortium around the world were definitely under his control.
Above, but he knew nothing about Wang Wei.
However, he urgently called for this strange meeting, and the theme was not just about seeking justice for his nephew. He felt that the invisible giant web behind him was even more important and terrifying.
A suspicious message has been sent from the Imperial Capital: Special Forces Wang Wei?
Who is this person!
He looked at the six members present, relit a cigar, took a puff, and said in a low voice:
"Everyone knows about my nephew Song Yiqiang. Let's put it aside for now and discuss it later. Colleagues have a full understanding of the seriousness of the current situation. The last thing I want to emphasize is: New Year's Day for senior officials of the Imperial Capital Public Security Department.
The speech at the dinner about severely cracking down on smuggling will bring a fatal threat and serious blow to our 'Pengxiang Business Committee'. At the same time, it will greatly shock the leaders of the Pengcheng authorities and force the customs in Pengcheng and Daocheng.
We dare not loosen our stance with the police at all..."
"Of course, it is more important and disadvantageous for us. Our friends...some of them may be arrested."
Number 1 took several puffs of his cigar, his eyes passing over the six wooden-carved faces. After a moment's pause, the hoarse voice continued:
"Our 'Pengxiang Business Committee', which has existed safely for more than 30 years, is now facing an unprecedented desperate situation. I have confirmed this problem through internal information feedback, and friends above are also very worried. In view of this unprecedented situation,
The seriousness of the situation. We here have been making money on the black market from international smuggling, and we have continuously obtained and slowly accumulated huge amounts of funds... This time I am afraid that we will all face a huge crisis-ridden test."
"Why did the Imperial Capital suddenly attack Pengcheng?" No. 4 asked doubtfully, "We have not been the largest smuggler in the country in recent years, and our business in most areas has slowly transformed into white roads."
"The crux of the problem is not whether we are the biggest smugglers in the country." A proud sneer flashed on No. 1's face, "Everyone knows that no matter how big the efforts of all sentient beings, the disaster starts from within. Since the authorities have eliminated some
After the restrictions on the import and export of goods, many evil spirits were released from prison. The underworld forces became very rampant, which caused the business and social security to continue to deteriorate. Entrepreneurs fled away one after another. Some of the goods we smuggled were unavailable.
Suspicion seems to be adding fuel to the fire, and some major and important cases of collusion between X businessmen are constantly happening. Some of the bosses and secretaries have run away together, and those who have not run away will never be able to escape... And some
The media stirred up public opinion, confounded right and wrong, and poured dirty water on the heads of smugglers. This caused the superiors and authorities to become suspicious of the underworld in Pengcheng and Daocheng, and drew attention to the increasingly harmonious relationship between our chamber of commerce and our high-level friends.
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"What's the purpose?"
"The recent appearance of a man named Wang Wei around Xiong Yuanju is worthy of our attention. What does this man do? There is news that he served as a special forces soldier and worked as a personal guard next to the No. 1 head of the military region. He was very popular, but he suddenly stopped working.
, he volunteered to retire from the army. When he returned home, he became a criminal police officer again, and also became a new police officer.
The instructor of the special police brigade was formed, but because of the murder of his younger brother, he suddenly resigned... Some people said that he came out to work, but the latest internal information said that this person is very suspicious, and his background is extremely weird and complicated. Some say that he is now working secretly for the Ministry of Public Security.
People from the bureau. If this happens, things will be in big trouble..."
Huh? Several people opened their eyes in surprise.
"Does it mean it's specifically targeted at us?"
"I guess that's not the case. If they already knew and grasped the appropriateness, they wouldn't be so cautious. Since they sent secret personnel, it proves that the big shots above are still in the process of thinking and planning. They may want to send people to infiltrate further
Understanding many people and many problems is to prepare for a larger action plan later. First, the attack will create huge pressure; second, at the same time, secret investigators may have been sent to come to us..."
"It's terrible! Can the purpose of the imperial capital be achieved?" No. 4 shook his head coldly, "First of all, some people in Pengcheng will not give in."
"They will give in."
"Why?" No. 5 asked No. 1 coldly.
"Everyone's fate and money are in the hands of the power agencies, including us, and of course the arrogant Xiong Yuanju in the island city..."