There was a saying in the Federation that the thinner the lips, the colder and more ruthless the temperament of a person. This saying was hard to prove with Xu Le's attitude on the surface, but when probed into the depths of his heart, it vaguely made sense.
On the other hand, Madman Li was the opposite.
He was the youngest colonel in the Federation with thin lips. If he hadn't been willing to silently protect Du Shaoqing for three years, he might have already become the youngest general in the history of the Federation.
In the eyes of many people, he had a ruthless and cold temperament. As he watched the spaceship leave, he could coldly discuss how his own father was about to be hunted down by someone like Xu Le. In reality, however, not many people could touch the true fire in his ruthless body.
The military vehicle driving towards the base shook uneasily. The cigarette swayed uneasily between his thin lips. From time to time, he would flick out a few wisps of smoke, smearing the glass for a moment before disappearing without a trace. Just like the thoughts that were rapidly flashing through his mind at this moment.
Before Du Shaoqing was transferred back to the capital ring, he had a long conversation with him in the battlefield graveyard. During the conversation, the Federation general's greatest concern wasn't the war situation on planet Mo Hua after he left, but the internal problems of the Federation forces.
The political atmosphere of the Federation, especially the capital special district's political atmosphere, had long been corrupted. The infamous Joint Investigation Department had long wanted to extend their tentacles into the frontlines outside the space channel, but they didn't dare make a move due to Du Shaoqing's power and influence.
Du Shaoqing was worried that after he left, no one would suppress the Joint Investigation Department, which had extremely high authority. He was worried that those filthy political conflicts would invade the forces, so he secretly instructed Li Feng to closely observe, pay attention, or guard against such anomalies.
This seemingly difficult task was very simple for Li Feng because he was the grandson of the Lees of Philadelphia, the son of Chairman Lee Jae-do, and everyone knew that the man behind the dark curtain was none other than Lee Jae-do.
As per Du Shaoqing's instructions, Li Feng had been keeping a vigilant eye on the Seventeenth Division. Even after being sent to the Straits to take charge of the battle, he had not forgotten about this matter.
When he confirmed that the New Seventeenth Division would not be going to the frontlines, and that the upper echelons of the military and the investigation department probably did not do anything, he relaxed. Then, at the end of the continuous battle, he was somewhat shocked and angry to receive news that the NTR team of the New Seventeenth Division had defected.
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"This was an accident. If Davinci had obediently accepted the investigation and not chosen to fire back, then none of the subsequent events would have happened."
In a dark room in the headquarters deep in the base, General Hu Lian, the commander-in-chief of the Federal military, looked at the young officer in front of him. After a moment of silence, he continued to explain, "You should be very clear about the whole process of the matter. According to the on-site investigation and testimony, the shooting incident could have been an accident, or it could have been a cold-blooded murder by Leonardo Da Vinci and others."
General Hu Lian was the highest-ranking officer on the frontlines. He had the highest authority and authority. Logically speaking, there was no need for him to explain these things to a colonel. However, because of the other party's special identity and the ruthless aura hidden under his calm expression, he had to explain.
Li Feng's thin lips slightly opened. There was no emotion in his voice. "An accident and murder are two completely different concepts."
"But in the end, people died!" General Hu Lian looked into his eyes and rubbed his forehead. He said in a low voice, "Small Eyes' combat team and reconnaissance team died. There were also people in the NTR second camp of the 17th Division, and then Leonardo Da Vinci fled!"
"Deserters and defectors are still two completely different concepts."
The young officer's voice was still calm. No matter how hard the general tried to discern his true intentions, he was unable to do so.
General Hu Lian's expression gradually became serious. He frowned and stared at his face. After a long silence, he said, "Everyone in the army knows the temper of the bandits in Old Seven's group. Do you remember how Magnolia cut off Dongfang's ear three years ago? If Xiong Linquan and the others knew about this shooting incident, how would they react? They would definitely act recklessly! "
"I am the commander. I have to consider the entire situation on the frontlines. I can't put my mind on such a small matter. I have to consider the stability of the entire army!"
"In order to eliminate all unstable factors, in order to prevent Xiong Linquan and the others from acting recklessly, the base decided to act recklessly and pin the crime of defection on them?"
Li Feng slowly frowned and looked at the general behind the table.
General Hu Lian was silent for a long time before he replied, "They acted together with the crown prince and the soldiers of the empire. They even launched three attacks on the Federal forces. The headquarters has sufficient evidence to prove that they have betrayed the Federation."
Li Feng tightly pursed his thin lips and looked at him in silence for a long time.
General Hu Lian looked at him and said sincerely, "There will be no record of our conversation today. I didn't admit to anything just now, but I must remind you that the capital ring is very chaotic right now. Mr. President and Chairman Li are under too much pressure. The frontlines cannot be messed up."
"Little Feng, no matter what conflicts you have with Chairman Li, you are still the descendant of the Lees of Philadelphia. You should consciously protect the legitimacy of the Federal forces. In my opinion, those bandits have no right to stay in the Federal forces, much less the glorious 17th Division."
Li Feng slowly stood up and seriously fastened the collar around his neck. He looked at the military boss behind the table and said in a deep voice, "I am indeed a member of the Lees of Philadelphia, but general, you forgot one thing. As a soldier of the Federation, my grandfather would never treat any Federal forces, including the 17th Division, as his private army."
"If that father of mine has expressed similar intentions to you, I can only say that to this day, he probably still doesn't understand why my grandfather retired to the lakeside. I can only say that he has no right to wear this military uniform."
Li Feng stood up straight in his dark military uniform. With a clap, he saluted expressionlessly like a sword about to be unsheathed.
General Hu Lian looked at him and squeezed out a strained smile, saying, "You fought well in the battle of the Straits. You should rest early. I will ask for a reward for you. The next time we meet, you should have an extra star on your shoulder."
"I have never needed to rely on a general's star to prove my accomplishments. My mecha's mechanical legs are already painted with countless stars."
Li Feng slowly put down his right hand and said in a deep voice, "Since you insist on the legitimacy of the Federal forces and insist that the 17th Division is an army of the Lees of Philadelphia and cannot tolerate any scum, then no matter the reward, please hand over the new 17th Division to me."
"He Lei has already been suspended. I will sign the order immediately," said Hu Lian.
Li Feng walked towards the door of the office, but he suddenly stopped at the doorstep and said, "Since from now on, the new 17th Division is my unit, then I hope that Sir General will be able to transfer the three mechanics around our encampment away as soon as possible. With my unit being blocked in an alley, I will not be in a good mood."
"I will not be in a good mood." I will not let others be in a good mood. "
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The armored military vehicle roared as it drove out of the forward operating base, rushing toward the area where the new 17th Division was stationed. Li Feng lit up another cigarette, causing the cigarette and his tall and strong body to sway uneasily at the same time. His slightly furrowed brows contained a storm.
He sat in the front passenger seat, with a few officers in the back. These officers were the assistants or supervisors that War God Li Pifu had specially chosen for him after he had caused a ruckus on Parliament Hill and smashed Senator Zion's office. Many years had passed in a flash. These officers had followed him through the West Woods and entered the Empire. Their loyalty and ability were unquestionable.
Feeling the strangely oppressive atmosphere in the car, no one spoke. One of the staff officers had been staring at the screen on the workbench on his knees, and no one knew what he saw. He waved his arm vigorously, and then quickly reported to the front, "The letter of appointment has been filed, you are officially the acting commander of the new 17th Division."
"What about the three mechanics around the 17th Division?" asked Li Feng expressionlessly.
"The defense order has been issued. According to the time calculation, they would have already evacuated when we arrived," replied the staff officer.
Li Feng shook his head and threw the cigarette in his hand out of the window. He said, "Other than being good at defense, Hu Lian's most famous skill is to flatter my father. For him to hand over the Seventeenth Division to me so quickly means that the rumors are true. But I wonder if in a few more hours, he will regret handing over the authority too quickly."
In the shaking military vehicle, the staff officers looked at each other. Although they did not speak, they could see the excitement in each other's eyes. They knew very well that the calmer the young acting commander in the front passenger seat was, the crazier he would be.
"Get me a copy of all the orders and records of the NTR unit immediately. Look for Old Luo in the headquarters for this matter."
"Top secret document. His authority level is not enough."
"Just say that I want it. If anything happens, I will take responsibility for him, even if it is the Bureau of Proclamation."
"Yes."
"Also …"
Li Feng frowned slightly. Thinking of Xu Le's words before he left, he said, "Investigate what exactly happened with the earthquake at the Biji Plateau."
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A battered military vehicle drove into the military camp in the desolate twilight.
Smoke and dust could be faintly seen in the distance. It was probably the movement of the three fully equipped mechanics. The scene of hundreds of mechas activating at the same time — although it was not in front of one's eyes, one could imagine how magnificent it would be.
His military boots stomped heavily on the ground. Madman Li walked out of the military vehicle. There was no emotion on his face, only a violent rage that was almost impossible to suppress.
On the way, he had already obtained all the secret records and completely understood the so-called rebel army's command and pursuit, so he no longer hid his true emotions. He did not care to hide them.
"Get out!"
"Get out!"
"Get out!"
The young acting commander's burly body burst into the military camp. The military police who were ordered to monitor the 17th Division were directly blown away by a series of thunderous roars.
Walking into the new 17th Division headquarters, the first thing Madman Li did was to stop He Lei's confinement. Then, he gathered all the officers of the new 17th Division above the rank of colonel for an impromptu meeting.
"My name is Li Feng. From today onwards, I will be the acting commander of the new 17th Division."
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