The Bell of Shanglin Chapter 220 The Feast (II)

Stone is the road. Ancient meaning seeped out of the slightly wet stone cracks. Surrounded by old, a moist powder wall. With the warm wind under your feet. Born in this cold winter in the capital. The Liufeng Slope Club has been turned into a garden in spring and autumn. Follow the bluestone pavement that is deliberately carved to the point of absoluteness. I walked under the porch for a long time. Xu Le pushed open the door in front of him alone. I saw the lady sitting on the half-couch with a wooden ruler pushing tea.

We only met once. Impressions of the woman with the most federal power. Xu Le has never forgotten. This middle-aged woman's calm and ordinary face is like a wall. Cover all the good rivers and mountains in your heart. And as long as she wants. The beauty of the country will spit out. Crush everything in front of you.

"It's coming. Madame looked at Xu Le with a smile. It was noted that the young man still did not have epaulettes on his military uniform. And the palm that was exposed outside the sleeve was not held nervously. There is no presumptuous opening either. Rather, it is cautious as if holding two raw eggs.

Xu Le nodded. Walked over to Madame and stood still.

Madame is in good spirits today. The calm and gentle face exudes a layer of radiance. The troubles in the Federation are now solved. The grand plan she has designed will unfold page by page. In this state of mind. The small-eyed boy in front of her also became much more pleasing to her eyes.

"Listen to Minister Zou. You are already an official captain officer in the General Assembly Base of the Ministry of Defense. ”

This is not an interrogative sentence. Madame tapped the wooden ruler gently. Two taxis with beautiful faces and long skirts turned out of the screen behind her, and took away her tea utensils. She turned to Xu Le. Motioned for him to sit down. Continue to say mildly: "Since that's the case. Whitewater, you don't want to go back. ”

Hearing this, Xu Le's brows trembled slightly. Madame quietly watched every trace of his expression, but thought he was worried about something else. Smiled and explained, "I know you like Jian Shui'er. But with the credit and identity you have made this time. How can you still be a bodyguard for someone else?"

Madame's well-maintained hands slowly folded on her legs, calmly watching the silent music. The brocade at the cuffs is slightly shiny. Madame is the only person in this universe who knows Xu Le's true origin. So when she said three words, Jian Shui'er. The tone actually carried a hint of mockery. Xu Le didn't feel it himself.

Because I know Xu Le. Mrs. Suo thought that she could completely control Xu Le. Because of the ability to control. will have the leisure to evaluate these months. Presidential election. Xu Le made a great effort. Demonstrated his ability and strength. Whether it is the development of new mechas. Or the seniors who finally ousted Medellín from power made the young lady feel appreciative.

"You've gone a little too far about the Federal Academy of Sciences. So I pressed you for some days. Madame watched as she watched quietly and pushed a file bag beside her as she pushed it over. Continued: "Go to the engineering department or the research institute. It's up to you to think about it. The promotion order for the Ministry of Defense is coming soon. ”

Xu Le hesitated for a moment. Take the document bag and play. I took a closer look at it. Inside the bag were several letters of commendation signed electronically by the relevant federal authorities, as well as a summary of the meeting. He whispered a little distractedly, "Lieutenant Colonel?"

He was originally a second lieutenant civilian officer. Because of assisting the Fruit Shell Ministry in the development of MX mechas. Therefore, he was granted the authority of the general assembly base and the rank of captain by the Ministry of Defense. However, he never thought of today's feast. He could have been promoted to lieutenant colonel so easily.

Will be twenty-year-old lieutenant colonel. How many people can there be in the history of the state? Even in the years when the beacon was even three stars. With proud military merits, he has leapfrogged and promoted. It's hard to be so fast. In an instant. Xu Le was silent. This is probably the sub-seal reward. The benefits of the Federation are being distributed. Madame gave herself a very good reward. It also shows that this lady is really ready to cultivate herself.

"You have the strength. The little madmen of the Li family are all lieutenant colonels. Since you have defeated him. Of course it can't be lower than him. Madame said calmly

"Lieutenant Colonel Li Feng was promoted by relying on his military merits on the Lin front. Xu Le shook his head and said.

"Your merits to the Federation. Both President Sieg and the military remember it very well. You don't have to be humble. Madame said, "Guoke should promote you to a first-class technical director." Let's do it well in the future. ”

Madame's tone was very flat and natural. Whether it is the federal military to see the rank of twenty-year-old lieutenant colonel. It is also a prominent position of the first-level technical director of Guoke Company. In her words. It's as simple as whether an onion should be purple or red. The most mysterious of the Seven Families of the Federation. It is also the most terrifying head of the Wan family. Even a change of president in the federal federation is something that can be influenced. Not to mention the two positions that a young man must pass through in his glorious life.

Xu Le was silent for a long time. After a long, long time. He looked up. I looked at Madame's face very seriously. "Are you trying to organize my life?"

"Just advice. Like advice to a lot of people. Madame looked at him very earnestly. "Our generation is going to grow old after all. You're different. The source is not the same. He wants a partner like you in the Commonwealth. ”

Madame can say such things to Xu Le, a little person. Enough sincerity was revealed. It's probably also in the story of more than a year. Some of the qualities that Xu Le exhibited. Let this lady believe. His own son is enough to have such a partner or subordinate. It should be a very lucky thing.

However, a long time ago. Xu Le is very direct

The source of the invitation to himself into the house. For some simple reasons. Again, he refused. Shaking his head, he said, "I'm sorry." I'm not used to people organizing my life. ”

Madame's eyes narrowed. said: "As far as I know. You're stubborn. But never a rotten person. ”

"Previously refused. I want to make sure that my friendship with the source doesn't go bad. Now it's clear. My friendship with him is hard to tie for a lifetime. Xu Le organized his own words and explained quietly: "Now I refuse because it is difficult for me to accept the style of you and the people of this level you are presenting. ”

Madame didn't say anything. Just looked at Xu Le quietly. Wonder what exactly this seemingly fearless young man is trying to say.

Xu Le didn't speak immediately. for he knew that he would open his mouth. It is possible to anger the lady in front of you. He was silent for a long time before taking a deep breath and said bravely: "I think of people like Medellin. It should be tried by federal law. But now that Madame has a different attitude than I do. Then our previous partnership will only come to an end.

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In the tea in Mochou Houshan. Xu Le once said to Shen Li. His relationship with his family can only be one of mutual cooperation. Madame listened to him repeat at this time. I couldn't help but smile. With a hint of coldness. Said slowly, "Child." There are quite a few people in the federation who are qualified to work with me. But definitely not you. ”

"I understand. Xu Le lowered his eyes slightly and stared at his bright army. Word by word: "So please take back this document bag." ”

Madame looked at him quietly. Suddenly, I felt as if I had seen the man many years ago. It's just that there is too much difference between that man and the small-eyed boy in front of him. Although he is also good at hiding his abilities under the opposite appearance. It's just that the appearance chosen is too different, the man is so amazing and gorgeous, while the small-eyed boy in front of him is blindly calm, even silent. It's hard to understand what he thinks and what he wants to do.

Think of the man. Mrs. Ling's mood was slightly depressed. Xu Le is still like a stinky stone. The subtle changes in the mood of the big man were not noticed. Straight and straight, he said, "The source promised me. Don't let Medellín be elected vice president. ”

Madame said indifferently: "Do you think Medellín still has a chance in this life?"

"But it's not enough. ”

Madame suddenly felt a little annoyed. She squinted at the young man in front of her. In the past few decades, the city government has been unstable. She couldn't figure it out. That cold-blooded and ruthless guy. How to teach such a student with a strong sense of justice. Do you really think you are a messenger of justice?

"The greatest threat to the Federation right now is the Empire. Madame said indifferently: "In this situation." The Federation needs unity and cannot continue to mess around. So Medellín can no longer stay in the Ministry of Justice. In the great interests of the Federation. What is personal hatred? What is your ridiculous justice?"

Xu Le thought to himself, when did justice become a ridiculous thing?

"Do what is right. He did not hesitate to let the Federation swing. Madame stood up slowly. There was a glimmer of light between the long black dresses. She looked at Xu Le coldly and said, "Tens of millions of people died because of it. I don't even want to pursue my son's assassination. You poor deceived little fellow. What other role do you want to play?"

Madame looked him in the eye. "Schiller's play once depicts a madman fighting a gargoyle. The madman wanted to avenge his daughter. He did not hesitate to let the whole village be buried for it. When the troubadour questioned him. He's still big' and not ashamed to say. Even if tens of millions of people die because of it. As long as justice endures. He's going to hold on...... But. How selfish is that?"

The threat of the Empire loomed like a black cloud over the Federation sky. This society needs peace. Solidarity is needed. So shameless people like Delin. will find the twisted forward passage. If one forces Medellín to be held accountable. Let the Union be unstable. will make thousands, even hundreds of thousands. Millions of people died...... Is this selfish? What a great, honorable, and correct compromise this is. However, Xu Le listened to it. Why do you still feel that this compromise smells extremely rotten?

At the end of Bluestone Road. Inside the quietest room in the Liufeng Slope Clubhouse. Xu Le was silent for a long, long time. He slowly stood up. Tilt your head and squint. Smile and grin. Two neat rows of white teeth are exposed. He said to Madame, "Madame." People always die. Hundreds of billions of people in the Federation are always going to die. It is only divided into first death and then death. However, after all, this universe can only be left with reason. ”

"That being the case. Of course, the most important thing is the truth. ”

Hear this. Madame laughed. Then he said, "You're just a person." Even if you insist, you can only make yourself sad and angry. Before the feast. Think about it. At all costs. I'll give you an answer later. ”

Xu Le bowed his head and thanked him, and watched his wife leave slowly with a long colored skirt. When he straightened up, he realized that his back was already soaked. Winter season. Although the interior of the clubhouse is very warm. But these sweats are cold sweats. This time. The changes in the Federation made him extremely aware of what kind of terrifying existence the Seven Families of the Federation were, and the previous lady was the object of people who dared not look at him directly.

Madame herself did not have any earth-shattering momentum. The speech is also extremely flat and flat. But the lady was contacted

What Xu Le did before, the pressure caused by asking and refuting in his heartAt the beginning of the parking lot of the Linhai State Gymnasium. Facing that heavy M52 armor.

"This way, please. "I don't know when. The butler appeared at his side. Very politely led him out of the room. Follow a passage with a completely different style. Walk towards the bustle of the clubhouse.

Xu Le found that the housekeeper was not the same as when he met a year ago. At least there was some hostility and indifference hidden in the politeness, which he was puzzled by. Mrs. Count doesn't like herself. However, in its own capacity strength. And how could it be possible to arouse the hostility of the butler?

It wasn't his turn to think about it. In one of the side halls. There was a flash light on, and the instant light made Xu Le's eyes squint even more, and the warm applause made his keen hearing much worse. Basically, I just understood what to reward and what important developers of mechas. What a Kaqi Peak Fighter Division and the like.

A general stepped forward. He patted him the shoulder. Zizi had a medal on the left chest of his uniform. Then he came into his ear and said, "Young man." Well done. The medal will be in your hands in a few days."

Another member of the council motioned for everyone to raise their glasses. So they raised their glasses. Even the silent Xu Le had an extra glass of precious champagne in his hand.

Time. The glass swells. The music is played lightly. The crowd chuckled. Only Xu Le is like a puppet. Let others fiddle with this feast of the Federation.

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Xu Le and the housekeeper walked outside the hall. The guests of the Wind Slope Clubhouse are the most honorable and noble figures in the Federation. There are not many people. So it doesn't show how noisy it is. The music behind him was gradually forgotten. He came back to his senses a little. Squinting his eyes, he asked, "I don't understand what that means." I didn't say yes, madame. ”

Along the way, someone raised a glass to Xu Le. With respectful eyes and affectionate expressions. A few people were seen by Xu Le in Lin Yuan. But more often than not, they are characters that they have only seen on TV. These bigwigs may not know Xu Le, but they all know Xu Le. Know in the presidential election. The role played by this young man. What's more. They knew that Madame admired the young man. And it was decided to train this young man. It is enough for them to give enough attention to their people.

"I want to leave. Xu Le said to the housekeeper.

The butler took him to an office on the second floor. Then he was handed another folder. The old butler looked at him with a strange look. Leng Leng said: "There is a road for someone's convenience." Others can leave at any time. But your path is already sealed. ”

Xu Le's eyes narrowed. Madame wants to control herself. This is not surprising. Just why after making it clear to yourself against it. Are they still going according to plan? He suddenly felt that the folder was a little heavy.

Inside the folder are several photos and an archive.

One of the photos is a photo of Xu Lenan in Donglin. The object of the group photo is Levi and Hadron. The other photo was taken recently. Levi, who had a scar on his face, was walking down the street. Look at the style of that street. It doesn't seem to be in the Commonwealth.

Xu Le's hand holding the folder suddenly trembled. Not trembling because of the power in the body. And the fear and shock came to the point.

The file attached to the folder. He didn't take a hard look. Because the first paragraph of the file clearly has a few sentences written on it.

"Citizen Number: L40481 information node disappears. Name: Xu Le. Notes: Goal 2 of the 4427 Program, Death Recognition. ”

When you see these things|. Xu Le knew that everything had changed fundamentally. Identity of a federal fugitive. The person responsible for a series of events in the Charter Bureau. Relationship with Uncle Feng Yu. Those were hidden deep inside him. Except for him. A secret that no one knows. Finally. Finally...... Someone found out!

Cold, fearful, angry. Murder. Drift away. After all, all these mixed and frantic emotions came to an end. It was just a heavy breath after silence and shock.

The butler said calmly, "Madame gives you time to think about it." What are you thinking about?"

Yes. Previously in that room. Madame asked him to think about it before the dinner. Xu Le at that time. Didn't think of it at all. This lady has grasped her most fatal point. Case. The time to think about it will be reduced to a humiliating range.

Xu Le did not consider accepting the style and methods of the great things of the Federation. But he didn't know it clearly. What should I do about it? However, this heavy folder of hundreds of thousands of tons was in his hands. For the first time in his life, he felt helpless and uneasy.

Levi ...... Where is it now?" a long time later. Xu Le said in a hoarse voice.

"Bermuda. Of course. It can also be said that we are in our hands. The butler said like a kidnapper. But it still shows so steady and elegant.

Xu Le licked his dry lips. He smiled a little hard. With trembling hands, he groped for his military uniform. The cardboard box was touched from under the Purple Star Order, which represented the supreme honor.

He took out a Sanqi brand cigarette and lit it. He shivered and took a deep breath. He said, "Give me some time." I'll go sit in the square. Blow a cold breeze. It should be sober. ”