Chapter 170 In the Base

Within the Chi Army base.

After Su Tianyu finished chatting with Zhao Weihu, he prepared to return to Dragon City.

Before leaving, Su Tianyu specifically instructed Fei Pingsheng, "Don't let the people you brought leave the Chi Army's sight for now. Wait until things have calmed down. Otherwise, if they get caught running solo, it'll be easy for problems to arise."

"Okay, I understand," Fei Pingsheng replied.

Su Tianyu patted the other man's shoulder and said with a smile, "Work hard in the Chi Army and strive to get a general's star by the end of the year."

"Yes, Su-ge. I don't have any other goals in this life. I just want to fight for your empire," Fei Pingsheng replied sarcastically.

"Hehe!"

The two exchanged glances, and Su Tianyu called out to the others, "Let's go!"

...

Military Headquarters.

Tan Hengqiang had made a decision to return to the First District, Washington, for a report, and he would be going with Lao An.

Inside the commander's office.

Tan Hengqiang adjusted his military uniform and asked Tan Mingzhao in a low voice, "Did Lao Li reply?"

"He did!" Tan Mingzhao nodded immediately. "They agreed to jointly rectify public security. Lao Li's secretary, Li Yuan, is even willing to give up some of the main streets in the city for our guard regiment to patrol."

"Mm!"

Tan Hengqiang nodded slowly, reached out and patted his brand-new military uniform, then turned to look at his son and said, "Before I leave, I only have one request for you."

"Tell me, Dad!" Tan Mingzhao responded immediately.

"No matter what kind of situation I encounter in Washington, you must not take the lead in causing any trouble in Dragon City." Tan Hengqiang pointed at his son and said, "Silence, quiet, that's your main task."

Tan Mingzhao was slightly stunned. "If you...?"

"I said, no matter what happens, you must do this." Tan Hengqiang didn't spell it out. "If you don't understand, you have to think for yourself and figure it out."

Tan Mingzhao was already used to his father's guiding education, and he nodded slowly, "I understand."

Tan Hengqiang took a deep look at his son and turned to walk outside.

Half an hour later, Tan Hengqiang and Lao An and others arrived at the military airport and took a plane to Washington.

...

In the evening, around eight o'clock.

After Su Tianyu arrived in Dragon City, he didn't even go home. He went straight to the Municipal Building. Objectively speaking, he wasn't really in such a hurry. He just didn't want to go back because he didn't know how to face Haozi's mother yet...

Inside the office.

Lao Li smoked a cigarette, crossed his legs, and said, "Two things: First, Ouyang Zhen has already called me, asking me to go back for a report. Second, Tan Hengqiang sent a staff officer to work with our anti-terrorism team on a public security rectification operation. That's it. What do you think?"

Su Tianyu blinked. "You already have the answers. Why are you asking me?"

"I have them, but you're doing the work of a military advisor." Lao Li said softly, "Stop talking nonsense. Tell me your thoughts."

Su Tianyu rubbed his palms. "Tan Hengqiang and General An also received transfer orders?"

"That's right," Lao Li nodded.

"I suggest we see their reaction first." Su Tianyu frowned and replied, "You can put it off for now."

Lao Li waved his hand. "There's already a reaction. I just received news that Lao Tan and Lao An are already on their way back to Washington."

Su Tianyu paused. "They decided to face the problem head-on after all?"

"If they don't face the problem, what other choice do they have?" Lao Li said with a frown, "The situation in Dragon City now may really lead to war at any time. Lao Tan and Lao An together are too powerful. If they dare to openly defy orders, then war won't be far away."

Su Tianyu picked up his teacup and fell silent.

Lao Li smoked his cigarette, quietly waiting for Gou Liu Zi's reply.

After a while, Su Tianyu said to Lao Li, "We're not the same as them. Personally, I think you not only don't need to go back, but you should even make a fuss."

Lao Li looked at him with his hands clasped together. "What do you mean by that?!"

"In a nutshell! Tan Hengqiang and Lao An are going back because they really have the power to rebel. If they don't listen to orders, the higher-ups will definitely attack. But what about us? We don't have the ability to rebel!" Su Tianyu said concisely, "Controllable means usable, and they won't tear their faces apart. That's my opinion."

"Haha!"

Lao Li laughed loudly and turned his head to shout, "Lao Liu, Lao Liu, how about it? I won again, right?! You're paying for the night shift team's extra meal next month!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Director Liu came out and cursed at Su Tianyu helplessly, "How can you be so scheming at such a young age?"

Su Tianyu looked at the two of them in surprise. "So the two of you old fogeys were betting on me?"

"Pa!"

Lao Li slapped him on the head. "Little brat, who are you talking to!"

Su Tianyu rubbed his head and smiled. "I got carried away for a moment..."

Director Liu bent down and sat down, looking at Su Tianyu with his hands clasped together and asked, "Then what do you think we should say to Ouyang Zhen?"

"Just say our leader is sick and it's not convenient for him to go back," Su Tianyu replied simply.

Director Liu pondered for a long time. "If we don't go back, the higher-ups will send someone over and make very harsh demands. How should we deal with that?"

Su Tianyu looked up at Li Mingsheng. "That's where you come in. Since ancient times, the squeaky wheel gets the grease...!"

Lao Li fell silent.

...

Late at night.

The military plane arrived in Washington, and Tan Hengqiang and Lao An and others walked down together.

There was no welcoming ceremony at the airport, nor were there any high-ranking reception personnel. There was only a platoon of guards, led by a company commander, and a white one at that.

The fact that the Regional Council only gave Lao Tan and Lao An this level of reception was enough to illustrate the problem.

The white lieutenant stepped forward, saluted, and said in English, "Commander, General, during your work report in Washington, I will handle all matters..."

Tan Hengqiang looked at the other man coldly and only nodded slightly.

An hour later, the group arrived at the reception unit, and Tan Hengqiang and Lao An's guards were disarmed as soon as they entered the door.

The two big shots were completely locked in the guest rooms of the reception unit, and the environment here, let alone compared to Tan Hengqiang's headquarters, was even worse than a cheap hotel.

What goes around comes around. A few days ago, Tan Hengqiang had imprisoned Xin Chaojie in this way, and today he himself was subjected to even stricter control.

...

Late at night.

Li Mingsheng did not directly contact Ouyang Zhen. Instead, he turned off his phone and had Director Liu call the other party, claiming that he was sick and was recuperating in the city hospital.

After hearing this news, Ouyang Zhen cursed angrily, "Lao Li is really getting carried away. Too carried away!"