The person who arranged the assassination in Linhai state was Senator Macklin and another mysterious person. The person who arranged the assassination was then the Deputy Minister of National Defense, Yang Jingsong. The specific execution was carried out by a dozen young officers from the 2nd Military Region and a special operations team from a certain S1 garrison. The target was the Tai family who supported Senator Pabre.
However, in this incident, the person who played the biggest role was Xu Le. In the end, the person who rescued Xu Le from the pool of blood and sent him to the Military General Hospital was the national idol of the Federation, Jian Shui'er.
Xu Le had always remembered this incident in his heart. He stubbornly believed that he owed Jian Shui'er his life, so when Sister Tong said this, he was speechless. After thinking for a long time, he helplessly shook his head and said, "It depends on the situation. At most, it will take ten days. I will let you know when I make a decision."
Sister Tong was a female soldier herself. She was straightforward and didn't say anything else. After leaving each other's contact information, she left with the company of the Whitewater Company's president. Xu Le stood in the corridor and watched the expression of the president and Sister Tong as they talked. He confirmed that these two people were old acquaintances and couldn't help but have a trace of doubt about Jian Shui'er's identity.
An idol of the Federation without parents. No matter how fanatically loved by the people, it was impossible for her to have a soldier like Sister Tong as her personal assistant. Xu Le narrowed his eyes. He thought about some of the information that Tai Zhiyuan had once revealed. He also remembered that he had vaguely guessed something, but he had long forgotten in this chaotic year.
What exactly was the background of Jian Shui'er?
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Today, although Xu Le's contributions in the past year had been suppressed by certain parties, and even the Shell Motor Company's headquarters had been forced to postpone the commendation for him. However, this matter couldn't be hidden from everyone. He was different from the pitiful technical director who was sent from the research institute to the Whitewater Company. Although he still didn't have a job, his status in the eyes of many people was much more important. He had nothing to do, and the officials of the Whitewater Company would not force him to come to work by the clock every day.
He was not in a hurry to go home as he had nothing urgent to do. After sitting in the passenger seat for a while, he asked Bai Yulan to drive him to the western suburbs of the capital.
The black car stopped outside the courtyard without a door plate. The mid-autumn tree in the courtyard was so tall that it pierced through the snowy sky, bringing with it a trace of eerie aura. Bai Yulan knew that this was the western suburb compound of the Federal military, so she didn't follow him in. She stood beside the car and silently smoked the cigarette that had been there for a long time. She lowered her head and glanced at the fully armed guards at the entrance of the compound. She thought to herself that the little boss' backer was indeed that Deputy Minister Zou.
Xu Le made a phone call at the security office. Not long after, an orderly came to lead him in. He walked along the field and the wide and straight road. After walking for a short distance in the direction of the hills in the western suburbs of the capital, he arrived in front of several independent courtyards.
Walking into the seventh courtyard, the simple but not shabby design, coupled with the large area, there was a unique atmosphere of the Federal military. Xu Le saw Zou Yu holding the child at the entrance downstairs. He quickened his steps and walked forward to take the child.
"Mother is still at work. Don't worry too much," Zou Yu looked at him and explained naturally.
Xu Le carefully held Zou Liuhuo in his arms and sat on the hard sofa. After a moment of silence, he said, "I came to find you today because there are some things that I don't understand. I want to hear your opinion."
"I thought there was nothing in this world that you don't understand." Zou Yu said with a smile. A trace of self-mockery flashed across her beautiful face. The young man in front of her, who she spent all her time with, had done so many things in secret without a word. Although she had expected it, she still felt a trace of shock and discomfort.
Xu Le did not hide the many things that happened in the Wangdu apartment from her. Instead, he saw her as a trustworthy analyst. Therefore, the eldest daughter of the Zou family did not mock him harshly. Instead, because she saw the heaviness between his brows, her expression became solemn. She said, "Don't ask me where Zhang Xiaomeng is. I really don't know."
"It's good that you don't know. If even you knew, she definitely wouldn't be able to live." Xu Le lowered his head to look at the sleeping baby in his arms. He tried to find traces of Mr. Shi in the eyes of this little boy who had just been born a few months ago. However, in the end, he found that this effort was futile. In his eyes, all babies seemed to look exactly the same. His pair of eyes, which could distinguish precise lines, was also useless.
"Do you understand what happened this morning?" Xu Le raised his head and looked at Zou Yu. He asked seriously, "Is there any connection between Macklin's announcement of his withdrawal and the Federation government's suspension of the investigation on him?"
When it came to serious matters, Zou Yu asked the nanny to take the child away. Then, she led Xu Le to the tea room next door. After looking at him seriously for a long time, she said, "When the hearing started that day, I was worried about your mood and called you. At that time, you said that this was no longer your problem, so why do you still care?"
Xu Le was silent for a long time. Then, he said, "You should know very well why I targeted Macklin in the past. Yes, this is not my problem now. However, after all, I have put in a year's worth of effort for this. Suddenly, I realized that this has become a joke. I feel a little strange."
"You've already said it clearly. Why ask me? There is naturally a deal between the two. Macklin helped the Federation to calm the current storm, and the Federation will give him some kind of guarantee of safety, "Zou Yu said softly as she poured him a cup of tea.
Xu Le's eyebrows raised. They were like two flying knives that were about to be unsheathed. He said in a slightly hoarse voice, "But this doesn't make sense. Zhang Xiaomeng came out to testify against Macklin. Lady Tai must have an agreement with the anti-government forces. Those big shots must have put in a lot of effort, including the things I gave the Tai family. It's enough to beat Macklin down. Why do you still need to negotiate with him? "
He was a little depressed. He frowned and said, "Macklin clearly participated in the assassination in Linhai state. Doesn't Lady Tai want to take revenge?"
"Whether it's the President or the First Lady, what they need is long-term benefits. The benefits of the Federation. Tai Zhiyuan is still alive, isn't he? "Zou Yu said with her eyes lowered.
"Long-term benefits? Then what about the people who died in Linhai state stadium, the security personnel, and the innocent spectators who died in the four states? Don't tell me that the Federation's laws are not to protect their benefits? "
"Last time, after you came out of the District Attorney's office, you said some things to me. I thought you saw through these things."
"Seeing through is one thing, but I didn't think that those people in the government would do things so openly and without hiding anything." Xu Le's eyes, which were always squinting, widened. It was unknown whether he was looking at Zou Yu or something else. "I know that you can do whatever you want, but I really can't believe that Lady Tai would make such an unwise decision."
"There's no such thing as wise or unwise. The main thing is that Macklin has enough public opinion to shake the Federation's foundation. And if the Federation government continues to investigate like this, who will protect the interests of the Li family and the Lin family?"
Zou Yu organized her words in her mind and continued, "At such a critical moment, the interests of the seven families will naturally be tied together. Even the government won't be willing to mess with them. Macklin has withdrawn from the election and Pabre has been elected. Madam has already gotten what she wanted. She doesn't care whether Macklin will go to jail or not. "
"This matter seems to be a simple matter, but in reality, countless people have been walking around the president's official residence, the back of the mountain, and the parliament building in the capital these past few nights. They have been running around shouting for this compromise … because there are too many people in the Federation who don't want to see chaos happen, and they don't want to see Macklin be found guilty of any crimes."
Zou Yu glanced at him and said, "Madam stands in a different position from us, and the things she considers are also different. It's not just the current presidential election, but also the long-term stability of the Federation for the next few decades. That's what she's most concerned about. From the moment she started the Macklin project and ended it so quickly, the case itself was never important. Instead, she used it as a bargaining chip to see how many benefits she could get in exchange for the situation she wants to see. "
Xu Le lowered his head for a moment and said, "So it's just a bargaining chip."
Zou Yu continued, "The Minister of Justice has to resign, but he will definitely have a very good future. Mr. Zion in the parliament is probably someone Madam can influence. Macklin is a smart man, so even though he knew that Madam could beat him down to the ground, he continued to stand strong. Only in this way was Madam forced to stop in the end. "
"What did Madam lose? She didn't do anything, but she helped Senator Parble win the presidency without shedding any blood. "
"Macklin lost the opportunity to enter the core of the Federation's political circle, but he successfully survived."
"President Sieg stopped the investigation. Perhaps the historians of later generations will say a few words of doubt, but he was able to obtain a long and unbreakable personal friendship with Madam. This kind of friendship is very important for a leader of the Federation who is about to retire."
"Everything that people do depends on what their goal is. Today's situation is what the Federation wants to see the most. It's like people wearing a mask of kindness on their faces. It's always good that it's not torn. Once it's torn, who knows how many people will be frightened by those ugly facial features. "
"This matter is over. The most important thing is that the emotions of the people have been appeased, and the Federation has returned to peace. Compared to this, whether Macklin is guilty or not is not important."
She glanced at Xu Le, who was silent with his head lowered, and said in a low voice, "The day before yesterday, a temporary Joint Chiefs of Staff meeting was held. Of course, I didn't see the minutes, but I know from Brother Jiao that several big shots in the military support the president's decision, except for Commander Zhong of the 4th Military Region who cursed a few words."
Hearing this, Xu Le suddenly had a very good impression of Commander Zhong in the distant West Woods, who was also Little Watermelon's father. He asked, "What about Minister Zou?"
"My father has never spoken on such occasions, and everyone knows that he will be the Minister of Defense after Senator Pabre takes office. His position is a bit awkward."
"And on the parliament hill, although Senator Zion's change of heart was influenced by Madam, more than 100 senators collectively agreed to stop the hearing. I even dare to say that the lobbying groups of the seven major families and the big companies in Hong Kong must have put in a lot of effort."
"The only one who is really relaxed is Macklin, but he is also the one who has lost the most. At least for the next ten years, he won't have the opportunity to enter the core of the Federation's political circle. In my opinion, he will probably return to the four states around S2."
Zou Yu calmly analyzed the situation, especially pointing out some details, including how the witnesses of the anti-government army came to the capital, the story of what happened in the hotel, what compromises the two sides might have made behind the scenes, and why President Sieg accepted Lady Tai's suggestion.
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Xu Le listened in silence, and his heart became heavier and heavier. Although he had already guessed these behind-the-scenes transactions in the past two days, it was still not as direct as listening to Zou Yu's clear analysis. These simple conversations made him feel shocked and even frightened. He had thought that he had come into contact with some important people and could understand the rules of the so-called circle, but he still did not expect that the exchange of interests would be carried out so skillfully, so skillfully that it was unbearable.
"Human society has been like this for countless years." Zou Yu looked at his expression and comforted him, "I know better than anyone that Madam was able to so smoothly push down Senator Macklin and the forces behind him this time because of you. I also know that the key evidence was handed to Shen Li by you. Now that Macklin is not in prison, of course you are not convinced in your heart. But in the face of the political style of the Federation society for thousands of years, even if you are not convinced, you can only curse in secret. "
She comforted, "After all, the Crown Prince is alive and well, and your revolutionary lover is also alive. There is really no need for you to make yourself unable to understand."
In the eyes of politicians, making such a decision for the stability of the Federation might be acceptable, but Xu Le still could not understand. He was just a stinking rock, looking at things according to his own moral values, doing things as a person, and doing things as a person. What was right was right, and what was wrong was wrong. If you want to hit someone with a rock, you have to hit them with a rock. He could not let the culprit kiss two rocks and then leave.
But just as Zou Yu reminded him, he reminded himself that these major matters of the Federation had nothing to do with him. He laughed bitterly at himself, took a sip of the hot tea in front of him, and said, "Zhang Xiaomeng lied to me, and Madam also lied to me. It seems that I am really a naive guy."
Zou Yu was only known for pretending to be cold and arrogant at home and outside. She was able to make such an accurate analysis today, naturally, it was not the effect of Minister Zou Yingxing's teachings since young, but the effect of Lady Tai taking her to afternoon tea over the years. Probably only Madam and Xu Le had the opportunity to see this beautiful girl's innate sensitivity to politics.
Just as she had said earlier, one would naturally be able to see different things depending on the position one was in. Xu Le thanked her and was about to turn and leave when the phone in his arms suddenly rang.
He picked up the phone and said a few words softly, then looked up, squinted at Zou Yu, and said, "Shen Li called. She said that there is a dinner party at Liufeng Slope tonight, and Madam specifically asked me to attend."
Zou Yu knew that he was asking for advice, so she quietly thought for a moment. Because of the baby, she had not followed Madam to those places for a long time, but after thinking for a moment, she guessed Madam's intention.
"The cake will be distributed tonight," she smiled at Xu Le and said, "I think you will get a very big and sweet piece."
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Liufeng Slope was a private club, covering an area of one hectare, right next to the Charter Square. There was no eye-catching sign, only the three ancient letters "LFP" were inconspicuously branded on the waist wall. Walking into the club, feeling the smell of history around, and looking at the snow on the heads of the five-person group through the antique cornices of the patio, even Xu Le, who had a lot on his mind, couldn't help but feel a little absent-minded.
Next to the Charter Square in the capital special zone, there was actually such a big private club. Looking up, there was history, and what breathed in the air was power. The surrounding layout was simple, but there was a sense of luxury hidden in it. Although it was not as open and beautiful as Linyuan, it had already climbed to the extreme in terms of the sense of luxury.
Perhaps only the Tai family, which had been passed down for thousands of years and could deeply influence the political life of the Federation, could preserve this meeting place and use it as a meeting place.
Following the incomparably beautiful receptionist, Xu Le stepped into the quiet, old-fashioned corridors. Narrowing his eyes, Xu Le looked at the people not far away who were holding wine glasses and talking happily. He had never seen some of them before, but he was still familiar with them. This was because the figures of these representatives and ministers often appeared on the news of the federation.
There were not many guests today, but they were all real big shots. This was a feast to divide the interests of the Federation, and there were probably not many people in the entire Federation who were qualified to join.
The design of the Liufeng Slope Club was very exquisite. People could always find their own place under the eaves and next to the pool. The warm wind that came from under their feet could make people feel warm and intoxicated. The corridor that Xu Le walked led directly to the deepest part of the club. He could see those big shots, but they didn't notice his existence.
Xu Le walked step by step towards the deepest part of the club. He guessed that he was probably the person with the least background, the least strength, the youngest, and the least qualified of all the people present today. If it weren't for the fact that he was inextricably linked to Senator Macklin's downfall, he probably wouldn't have had the chance to attend this event in his life.
According to George Carlin's theory, this was a society that distributed rewards based on information. The information that Xu Le had passed to the Tai family through his hands, as well as the victory of the new MX mecha, confirmed that he would be able to claim his share of the fruits of victory in this presidential election. What would it be? Money? Status? The honour that had always been suppressed by Lady Tai? Or was it the personal friendship that even President Sieg cared about? No, he had a personal friendship with Tai Zhiyuan, so he could forget about that lady.
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