"Impossible!" The marshal rejected without even thinking.
The First Men's Military Academy of the Federation was the focal point of the entire Federation. Those who could get in were all the top geniuses of the Federation, each of them outstanding enough. From the very beginning of the academy's establishment, in order to prevent any backdoor or random enrollment and ruin this golden reputation, both the military and the government had monitored each other closely, rejecting all special members who used their connections to get in through the backdoor. Even if he wanted to help Ling Xiao, he had no way of dealing with the government, especially that wily old premier.
"Marshal!" Ling Xiao's entire face darkened. He stared hard at the marshal, his eyes full of dissatisfaction. For the sake of his child's future, he would definitely not back down.
Seeing Ling Xiao like this, the marshal was very frustrated. On the surface, Ling Xiao looked very easy to talk to, but deep down, he was very stubborn. Especially when he had made up his mind, he would not give up until he achieved his goal.
"Godd * mmit!" The marshal took a deep drag on his cigarette, going all the way down. He slammed the cigarette into the ashtray on the coffee table and said angrily, "If I could help you, I would definitely help you. But entering the First Men's Military Academy is not up to me. At the very least, you have to deal with the premier of the State Council. "
After saying this, the marshal calmed down a little and continued to persuade, "Ling Xiao, even if we all allow it and your son gets in, have you ever thought about the fact that your son's body will not be able to make it through the first year? If his body suffers any permanent damage because of this, won't you regret it? "
"Don't I have you?" Ling Xiao threw the question back at the marshal.
"What do you mean?" The marshal found that he could not keep up with Ling Xiao's pace anymore.
"As long as you give special permission to let Ling Lan be exempted from the first year, wouldn't that be enough?" Ling Xiao had long decided that Ling Lan would not participate in any training at all in the first year, focusing on recuperating.
"Ling Xiao, don't go too far!" The marshal was so angry that his chest was about to explode. The Federation's First Men's Military Academy was not owned by his family. How could they do whatever they wanted?
"I remember that as long as the military issues a special training plan for the students, they can completely take over the students' training arrangements in the first year." Ling Xiao had already thought about it. However, this special training plan had to be signed by the marshal. That was why he insisted on staying with the marshal and getting him to make a promise.
"Let the military issue a fake special training plan? No, this is too important … "The marshal instinctively wanted to shake his head.
"Isn't the 23rd Division free to choose mid-level and high-ranking officers? I can issue this training plan to nurture Ling Lan into the core of the 23rd Division. "For the sake of his son's future, Ling Xiao didn't mind using his power for personal gain.
"Ling Xiao, I put you in charge of the 23rd Division, not to be a dictator." When the marshal heard that Ling Xiao was abusing his power for personal gain, he was instantly enraged. Damn it, couldn't she restrain herself a little in front of him? After all, he was the commander-in-chief of all the divisions in the Federation.
"Marshal, let's not talk about Ling Lan's relationship with me for now. Just based on Ling Lan's talent and qualities, if he wasn't assassinated by the enemy three years ago and was still healthy, would he have been able to get into the First Men's Military Academy this year?" The marshal's anger didn't make Ling Xiao panic. He continued to speak calmly.
The marshal nodded. Ling Lan's talent wasn't much weaker than Ling Xiao's. If he had grown up smoothly, even if he couldn't reach Ling Xiao's achievements, becoming an ace operator wouldn't be a problem.
"Then, at that time, when he graduates from the First Men's Military Academy, would he have the qualifications to become the core of the division?" Ling Xiao asked again.
The marshal said unhappily, "As long as a student graduated from the First Men's Military Academy, all the divisions would fight over them." There was no denial in his words. If the assassination incident hadn't happened, Ling Lan's future would have been just as Ling Xiao had said.
"So, my actions are not abusing my power for personal gain. I am taking responsibility for the military." Ling Xiao's gaze was bright. "Ling Lan was successfully assassinated because the enemy had infiltrated the troops our military had sent to protect the students. In other words, in this matter, the military has to take full responsibility."
The marshal also knew that the military did indeed have to take full responsibility for Ling Lan's assassination. It was their carelessness that allowed the enemy to successfully infiltrate, ultimately leading to this regrettable incident.
"We only need to take on the responsibility of protecting him for a year, and we can redeem the future of a prodigy. The military owes the other party a debt. I am only helping the military pay it back. "Ling Xiao spoke righteously, as if he really didn't have any selfish motives.
Ling Xiao's words made the marshal not know whether to laugh or cry. This Ling Xiao was really unscrupulous in order to achieve his goals, but he liked it, because this reason was fair enough.
"In that case, you don't need to come up with this training plan. I will arrange it." The marshal didn't want Ling Xiao to bear the bad name of abusing his power for personal gain.
Ling Xiao didn't mind the bad name at all, but since the marshal did mind, he wouldn't force it. Ling Xiao knew very well how to leave a good impression in the hearts of those in power; it was very necessary to follow orders appropriately.
After saying this, the marshal suddenly found that he had unknowingly been led away from the main issue by Ling Xiao. "How did we get to the end? Ling Xiao, convince the first premier first. As long as the other side also agrees, there won't be any problems here. I can also help you arrange everything after that. "
"Why do I need to convince him?" A hint of a smile appeared on Ling Xiao's lips. Even though it was as gentle as usual, the marshal still felt that there was a trace of treachery hidden in that smile.
"I remember that there is a clause in the Federation's military regulations. In order to commend a soldier's contributions to the Federation, when a soldier becomes a general of the Federation, his son will have a guaranteed spot to enter the First Men's Military Academy. As long as the First Marshal approves, he can directly enter the First Men's Military Academy to study. Since this is a right that belongs to us soldiers, the administrative system has no right to object … "
The Federation was a military country where every citizen was a soldier. Military contributions were the most important — no authority or individual could stop those who contributed to the military from using their privileges.
The marshal's face twitched. Looking at the general's uniform on Ling Xiao, he suddenly felt some regret. Why had he acted so quickly?
It turned out that the marshal had taken advantage of Ling Xiao's sudden appearance and return to throw the other factions into disarray to suggest that Ling Xiao be promoted to the rank of general. Because Ling Xiao's strength and reputation had reached the required level, plus the fact that they were all stunned by this news, they couldn't find an excuse to object. Meanwhile, the government also wanted to use Ling Xiao's return to divert the public's attention and stabilise the internal affairs which had not been very peaceful recently. As a result, Ling Xiao's promotion to the rank of Great General passed without any strong opposition due to various coincidences.
Afraid that things would change, the marshal signed the agreement on the spot and completed the matter. However, he didn't expect that his good intentions would now become a rock that smashed his feet, putting him in a difficult position.
It should be known that in order to commend a general's contributions to the Federation, the Federation had specially given him this privilege. Of course, everyone thought that this was just a nominal privilege and that no one would use it. This was because it was almost impossible to become a general before the age of 60 or 70. At this age, not to mention sons, even grandsons might already be married and have children. Who would use this privilege?
The marshal realized that several of the existing military privileges in the Federation only existed in name in the past. No one could enjoy them at all. But now, their existence was clearly to open a back door for Ling Xiao … Ling Xiao was really too young.
"Alright, I got it," said the marshal helplessly.
Seeing that Ling Xiao was still standing ramrod straight in front of him, he said exasperatedly, "What else do you want?" If this brat dared to make any more requests, he would definitely kick him out.
"The First Men's Military Academy's admission notice!" said Ling Xiao.
"Ling Xiao, do you really think I'm an omnipotent god who will grant all your requests and give you an admission notice at will? Godd * mmit, get the hell back to your house and wait patiently! "roared the marshal.
Ling Xiao smiled at these words and saluted respectfully. "Yes, Marshal!" He turned to leave. When he reached the door, he suddenly turned back and said, "Marshal, actually, that's exactly what I wanted you to say!" That said, he walked out of the door, laughing loudly.
"You brat!" The marshal could not help but scold him jokingly. Only Ling Xiao dared to be so impudent in front of him, asking for so much. This allowed him to enjoy the feeling of being a nephew for a moment. Ever since he had become the Federation's First Marshal, he had lost a lot in some areas.
The moment Ling Xiao walked out of the door, the eyes of the major who had been waiting patiently at the door lit up. He quickly walked over and saluted, "General!"
"Let's go back!" said Ling Xiao. He then led the way out of the headquarters of the First Division and came to the gate of the courtyard.
A black, fully enclosed, luxurious, top-grade hover car was speeding over, and then it slowly came to a stop at the gate. The position was very accurate — Ling Xiao only needed to walk down three steps and he would be able to board the car.
The major stepped forward first and opened the door.
Ling Xiao stepped in and sat down. Only then did the major close the door and sit in the front passenger seat.
This hover car was not controlled by an A.I., but by human hands. There was already a driver in the driver's seat. The badge on his shoulder was also of the rank of major — this was definitely not an ordinary driver.
"Return to the temporary barracks!" said the major who had just sat down in the front passenger seat.
The driver nodded, and then slowly started the hover car. He drove steadily and at a constant speed, so the people in the car did not even feel that the car was moving.
Even though the hover car was driving steadily, its speed was not slow. In the blink of an eye, it had disappeared into the horizon, speeding towards its destination.
Sitting in the hover car, Ling Xiao's emotions were extremely complicated.
He had to go home! He did not know if Luofeng would forgive him — after all, he had left her and her son behind for 17 years!
At this thought, Ling Xiao felt a little scared. However, he also knew that if he went home after the announcement, Lan Luofeng would definitely kick him out of the house.
He had to hurry! Ling Xiao did not know why, but he had a feeling that things would not bode well for him when he went back this time …
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