Hearing his friend's words, Kang Dinghuang was stunned and frowned slightly, but remained silent.

Lu Zhen wasn't flustered. He cut another large piece of steak, stuffed it into his mouth, and ate it.

After swallowing, he wiped his mouth and said, "Listen to my analysis. First, without Tan Hengqiang, could Lao Li have managed The Dragon City Rises? The answer is obvious, definitely not. Because Lao Li doesn't have the ability to integrate the garrison. He alone can't achieve the unification of The Dragon City Rises. That's why as soon as Anze City arrived at The Dragon City Rises, he had to find Lao Tan to team up. What do you think? Is there anything wrong with what I said?"

After speaking, Lu Zhen took a sip of cola while observing Kang Dinghuang's reaction. The latter still frowned and remained silent.

Lu Zhen burped and continued, "Okay, keep listening. Second, within the garrison, besides Tan Hengqiang, do you think there is anyone else who can carry this banner? Definitely not, right?"

Kang Dinghuang glanced at him and shook his head slightly, seemingly disagreeing with this statement.

Lu Zhen paused for a moment and began to give examples: "Look, Zhang Xunchen is just a strategist, without the charisma and control of a commander-in-chief. A civil official can hardly support the overall situation. Tan Mingchao is still young and inexperienced. His ability can't suppress those old rogues in the garrison at all. Not to mention the distant past, even Jiang Yuanzhen would be enough to give him a hard time, right? And then there are the other generals, who have ability, but each has their own ideas. Without Commander Tan, who can manage these people? Take that ambitious Military Commander Jiang as a good example. Look at him, he only obeys Tan Hengqiang."

Lu Zhen was very certain. He tapped the table lightly with his fingers and stared into Kang Dinghuang's eyes, saying, "Combining these two points, Tan Hengqiang is the key to unifying The Dragon City Rises. So, my idea is, during this period of integration, to put him..."

Kang Dinghuang thought for a while, took a sip of water, and shook his head in response, "I don't quite agree with your view. First of all, assassinating Lao Tan would bring great benefits, but the risk is extremely high. Now we still have a communication channel with The Dragon City Rises, and Lao Tan hasn't completely broken face with us. If your assassination fails, it would be equivalent to pushing Tan Hengqiang completely to the administrative faction. At this juncture, doing that would be exactly what Lao Li wants."

Lu Zhen had a faint smile on his lips, neither affirming nor denying these words.

Kang Dinghuang was not affected and continued, "Secondly, trying to influence a political situation by assassinating someone is, I think, too idealistic. The situation in The Dragon City Rises is very complicated. Even if you succeed in eliminating Lao Tan, the situation is very likely to get out of control, which is not conducive to us taking control of The Dragon City Rises immediately. Now at least we know where the problem is. Once things get chaotic, we may not even be able to find the problem."

A staff member passed by with a food tray. Kang Dinghuang paused, took a sip of water, and waited for him to leave before continuing in a low voice, "Thirdly, Lao Tan has been operating for many years and has a solid foundation. Trying to assassinate him in The Dragon City Rises is no less difficult than directly confronting the massive garrison army. Given the current situation in The Dragon City Rises, I think we should focus on political maneuvering and internal division. You have to eat a meal one bite at a time. It is impossible to solve the problem all at once, because it is a very long process. Ethnic integration has been going on in District One for a hundred years, and there is still very serious racial discrimination. Trying to solve the integration problem of The Dragon City Rises in a few days, I think, is a pipe dream."

Lu Zhen couldn't help but retort, "Lao Kang, are you so pessimistic?"

"This is not pessimism, but prudence," Kang Dinghuang asserted. "Let me be blunt, if the higher-ups have the same rash ideas as you, I don't think this matter will succeed."

Lu Zhen insisted, "I think you are still too conservative. Tan Hengqiang is the key. If we can get rid of him..."

Halfway through his words, Kang Dinghuang waved his hand to interrupt, "This method you mentioned can only be used in the final stage, when The Dragon City Rises is completely separated from District One, and both sides have no way out. Otherwise, I will never agree. Doing it now will only intensify the conflict and make things worse."

Seeing his firm attitude, Lu Zhen smiled and said nothing more.

Kang Dinghuang also lowered his head and ate his salad, no longer continuing to talk about The Dragon City Rises with Lu Zhen.

Their personalities had always been like this. They would have different opinions, and occasionally they would argue sharply, but they would not get worked up or angry about it.

Work is work, and friends are friends. When they have different opinions on a matter, they will persist, but they will no longer argue about it.

After eating two more bites, Kang Dinghuang casually changed the subject, "Xiao Han has been performing well recently. There will be an opportunity for young people to be promoted in a while, and I plan to put his name up."

Hearing this, Lu Zhen's face lit up with a smile. He picked up a glass of water, "Okay, that's very kind of you. Then I'll use water instead of wine to toast you."

Kang Dinghuang also raised his water glass. The two lightly touched their glasses, looked at each other, and smiled.

...

Six o'clock in the evening, in front of the Victoria Hotel.

The sun had already set, and the entire city was lit up with bright lights. There were still many guests going in and out in front of the hotel, and occasionally some street performers were playing music by the roadside, making it very lively.

Dai Quan and the others had already returned to the business car and had been sitting inside waiting for the target to get off work.

Zheng Guang glanced at the time on the car's electronic clock and felt that it was about time. He opened his mouth and said to Dai Quan, who was sitting in the back, "When she comes out later, don't rush to take action. Let's just follow her first. She and my brother have a pretty good relationship, so try not to hurt her."

Dai Quan was also bored and asked curiously, "How old is your brother?"

Zheng Guang thought for a moment and said uncertainly, "Nineteen years old in full years, about twenty in nominal age... Yes, I should remember correctly, that's how old he is."

After listening, Dai Quan was obviously stunned and couldn't help but say, "Your friend is very suitable to be with me. He's not very old, but he has good taste."

Zheng Guang glanced at him speechlessly, really unsure of what this old fox liked.

Everyone fell silent again. After waiting for a while, the sky outside had completely darkened, and rows of street lights illuminated the entire street.

"She's out."

Zheng Guang said softly. Dai Quan raised his head and looked out. He saw the woman in her forties with the swaying hips walking out of the hotel.

She had a delicate bag slung over her shoulder. She quickly walked to a red car, took out the car key, and opened the car door.

Everyone stared at the woman through the car window.

"Follow her."

Seeing the other party start the car, Dai Quan ordered. The driver immediately started the engine, and the business car shook slightly.

...

Hua District, Yanbei City.

Jiang Zhou was sitting in a black business car, wearing a suit, with a slightly serious expression, not as relaxed as usual.

Wu Han next to him looked up and asked him, "Why did they suddenly call you to the capital for an audience?"

"I don't know either. It might be about letting Su Tianyu come to Hua District."

Jiang Zhou looked at the scenery outside the window and said softly.