Shi Qinghai loved wine, really good wine.
He would occasionally drink a bottle of Wen Jun Brandy Xianzang No. 3. He had a special fondness for Oak Red Pearl, but his favorite had always been the amber Qingshou Liquor. But no matter what kind, they were all the most expensive and luxurious wines in the Federation.
When Xu Le was still a janitor at Ewha University, he was very clear about his biggest hobby. He had once deeply suspected that this guy had spent all of his salary from the Federation Investigation Bureau and the secret funds from the four departments of Green Dragon Mountain on wine.
"Not bad, it's very strong." Shi Qinghai picked up the military water bottle and drank a mouthful of cheap wine. His beautiful eyebrows slightly raised as he said, "In this world of ice and snow, I haven't drunk wine in a long time. Speaking of which, the Federation government is really something. Whether it's in terms of logistics or equipment, they give us this kind of differential treatment. "
"This is the private collection that He Lei sent over, it's not the standard equipment of the Ministry of Defense," Xu Le, who was sitting beside him, shook his head and said, "I thought your resentment would be a lot less now."
"But you can't deny the existence of this difference." Shi Qinghai's eyes were slightly blurred. He pointed at the armored vehicles around the camp and said mockingly, "Look at the equipment of our troops, and then look at your equipment. Isn't it like the difference between a prince and a beggar?"
Xu Le was silent. After the Green Dragon Mountain troops were reorganized and moved to the front lines of the West Woods last year, he had seen many things with his own eyes. He knew that Shi Qinghai wasn't lying, but for some reason, he couldn't help but want to refute or explain.
Because of Shi Qinghai and Zhang Xiaomeng, because of the fact that the Federal Central Computer told him that the uncle was the spiritual flag of Green Dragon Mountain, George Carlin, Xu Le had always had a kind of warm feeling towards the people of Green Dragon Mountain. He understood, appreciated, and sympathized with the efforts of these people. He had put this kind of warmth into practice in the Chrysanthemum Night Market. But because of the existence of people like Macklin and Nan Mingxiu, he also had some vigilance and uneasiness towards Green Dragon Mountain in the depths of his heart.
"The situation should gradually improve. If the Federation wants to achieve true reconciliation, it's not something that can be done in a day or two," he said softly.
Shi Qinghai said sarcastically, "I've never been as optimistic about the future of the Federation as you are. Those old politicians, those aristocratic families, even now, still couldn't wait for the people of Azure Dragon Mountain to die. This time, when the vanguard group was ambushed, you were the only one who brought two mechas to be the hero. You once again put on a show of suicide. The rest of the government army didn't make a move. You should know what this means. "
Xu Le fell silent and thought for a moment before saying, "I don't think there's a need for a conspiracy theory. If the government really wants to borrow the hands of the Empire to wipe out the armed forces of Green Dragon Mountain, there are more direct methods. Besides, our division and the Iron Seventh Division still managed to rush over in the end."
"This directly means that they have something on us." Shi Qinghai's gaze passed through the bonfire and looked at the quiet snowy plains in the distance. He said, "Those people are still somewhat afraid of the power of public opinion. Besides, there will always be Qu Tong who can respond to what I see as a liaison officer."
"You are the liaison officer personally appointed by the president. Since you want to respond, it means that you still trust him. In the Federation government, although there aren't many people like Mr. Pabre, there are still quite a few. You should at least have some confidence. "
"Confidence? The Federation's system has long since become a deformed product of the marriage between the seven great families and the politicians. It's rotten beyond redemption. Pabre is a rare exception, but he can't change too many things. "
"I don't know much about politics, but I've heard Li Xiaotong's explanation. The Golden Fusion Algorithm was a very powerful attack by the government. It just so happened that this kind of bill that shook the foundations of the seven great families was actually passed by the parliament. This means that Mr. President is not only an agitator who only knows how to make speeches, but also a man of action who has a lot of political wisdom and means of power. And don't forget, he has a cooperative relationship with the lady in the back mountain of Mochou. With the influence of the Tai family behind the scenes, he can do a lot more things. "
"The problem is that all partners can be abandoned. Right now, the military and the people support him, and it's at a critical juncture in the war with the Empire. That's why he can take advantage of this situation to forcefully implement his own reforms. But have you ever thought about it? If the Federal military is also corrupted, what can he do? "
Shi Qinghai's gaze lowered slightly, and his tone was full of mockery. He said, "As for the so-called public opinion, it's the easiest thing in the world to manipulate. During the last presidential election, during the Medellin project, there were so many students on the streets, burning slogans, and roadblocks. Did you and I not see it clearly? "
Xu Le was silent again.
Two years ago, the two of them fought side by side into the building of the Huanshan Four States Peace Foundation. Now, they had very different views in some aspects. This was a very normal thing. One was the youngest lieutenant colonel in the Federation government army, and the other was an outstanding member of the anti-government army. Because of their positions, their perspectives on things would always be somewhat different.
The most important thing was that Xu Le was always willing to wait for the bright future, while Mr. Shi, who was used to hiding in the deep sea, was very cautious in his bones. Just as the legendary intelligence leader of the Green Dragon Mountain said, the best spy must be a downright pessimist.
After a long silence, Shi Qinghai looked at the depressed Li Du beside him and suddenly laughed loudly. "Fortunately, this is not a melodramatic movie. Otherwise, in the future, we will definitely become two military brothers who walk on different paths because of different ideologies. In the end, we will draw guns against each other, tearful eyes, pull the trigger, and be in so much pain that we would rather die. Extremely stupid, a mess …"
Xu Le couldn't help but laugh and said, "Does this mean that the two of us don't have any real beliefs?"
"The purpose of noble behavior should be people themselves. If people are used as means to achieve the goal, then this behavior can't be called noble. The so-called beliefs are the same. If there is a belief that needs to be protected by sacrificing beautiful feelings, it's fine to not have it. You can sacrifice yourself, but when your feelings involve others, you can't sacrifice yourself. "Shi Qinghai replied.
Xu Le seemed to have felt something, and said thoughtfully, "I said something similar to that to Zhang Xiaomeng on the iron tower in Linhai, but it was not as clear as your first sentence."
"These are the original words of George Carlin. When I was receiving special training in S2, the most painful thing was to recite the words of Saint George," Shi Qinghai said with a smile.
Xu Le laughed, thinking that this uncle had never shown his philosophical side in front of him.
Since he was young, he had lived in the Donglin District, which was not really barren, but was especially closed off and dull. He had never received a proper education, and the positive aspects of his outlook on life, if they could be called morals, had nothing to do with books or education. It was just a simple and simple judgment passed down from hundreds of millions of Donglin miners.
In the cold and cheerless Bell Tower Street, where the strong preyed on the weak, he had naturally developed such a temperament. It had to be said that it was a very strange thing. That uncle only taught him how to repair electrical appliances and gave him the best discount for prostitution. He definitely would not influence him from the perspective of rational education. On the contrary, after escaping from Donglin and entering Ewha University, he met this rascal beside him, and some of his thoughts gradually became clear.
"Your letter has always been kept in the Wangdu apartment. From time to time, I would take it out and read it. Every time I read it, I would feel that I had gained something." Xu Le looked at Shi Qinghai and said seriously. He had always thought that this good friend of his was his teacher in certain aspects.
Shi Qinghai was slightly startled. After a hiccup, he said self-deprecatingly, "At that time, teacher was betrayed, and my identity as a spy was exposed. I felt that there was no one in the world that I could trust, so I was a little scared. But I was unwilling to accept it, so it was rare that I became a literary youth … I will keep it well. When I am old in the future, I will look at it again and recall the hot-bloodedness of my youth. It should be quite fun."
Xu Le smiled. Unexpectedly, he remembered the long night of conversation he had with the West Woods Tiger in the Red Oil Restaurant in Sunset Province. His expression became serious, and he repeated the contents of the conversation to seek the help of his best friend.
"Soldiers involved in politics? The Federation has a charter, so it should be difficult to do. " Shi Qinghai narrowed his eyes. Although he was drunk, he was unusually cautious. He said, "But if you think about it more deeply, the rules and regulations of the First Charter state that computers must play the role of servers. This gives people the convenience of manipulating the First Charter. It has even gradually become a tool of the upper class. This is a very scary thing."
"Actually, for the past few years, I have always had a question in my heart."
Shi Qinghai picked up the military water bottle and took a big gulp of liquor. After a long pause, he said, "The assassination at the Linhai State Gymnasium. Teacher and I were betrayed and framed. It seems that it was Medellin's idea. The Deputy Minister of National Defense, Yang Jingsong, and the young officers of the Second Military Region sent the officers to carry out the specific execution. This is the result of the investigation by the two of us, but I always feel that something is wrong with this matter. "
Hearing this, Xu Le narrowed his eyes slightly.
During the assassination attempt on Tai Zhiyuan in Linhai State, Shi Qinghai and his teacher were betrayed by the organization, which directly affected their lives. Because of some kind of obsession, the two of them never gave up the investigation of the mastermind behind this incident. Even if they were enemies with the entire Federation, they bravely moved forward and silently investigated, until finally, they killed Medellin in the building. However, at this moment, Shi Qinghai had a different idea.
"There is one missing link."
Shi Qinghai put the bottle of liquor down by his feet, raised a finger to Xu Le, and said, "There is one missing link between Medellin and Yang Jingsong. In that link, there is an active Federation officer with reddish-brown hair. This person should not be from either side, but he played a very important role. Unfortunately, I have not been able to find out who he is. "
Xu Le lowered his head and said after a long silence, "Active officers are not allowed to dye their hair. That should be a disguise. It is very difficult to find clues in this regard."
"This is the only clue I have. That Black Glove subordinate of Medellin also does not know more about this officer. But I have a strong premonition that this person will fall into my hands because of his disguise in the future. At that time, I will give him a better wig. "
Shi Qinghai said with a smile.
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(Before the wall was finished, I found that there were empty cracks on the wall. It gave me a headache for a long time. I asked the developer, but they did not recognize me. The decoration company must have someone to recognize them for fear of being responsible. But who can I find? The owner of the house I bought recently had a quarrel with the property management. A big thing happened. I really don't have the energy to argue with the property management. I have to do it myself. I salute Master Lu Chuan and Mei Nest on LB. They gave me hope …
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