"Daddy. Chen Hongming said in a low voice, "The Li Yuanwu forces that we have carefully supported have completely collapsed, the Li family is now dominated by Li Qing, and Li Qizhi is already old and confused, and he can't speak at all." Because of Li Yuanwu's relationship, now the Li family regards us as mortal enemies, and if you go, it will be in vain, on the contrary, it will make them think that our Chen family is weak and can be bullied. ”

A touch of darkness flashed in Chen Xueru's eyes: "What you said also makes sense, Hongming, are you sure to kill Li Qing?"

Chen Hongming turned around and stood up and paced a few steps around the room: "I heard that a batch of arms was smuggled from overseas, all of which were high-end Italian equipment, enough to arm an army. ”

"Are you planning to start a war in Lingang?" Chen Xueru jerked all over, his eyes widening in disbelief.

"We have people and money, why can't we?" Chen Hongming said coldly, "The Chen family has worked hard for so many years, but it is not just these forces that are seen on the surface. Instead of fighting with Li Qing in the dark all day long, it is better to directly knock down Lingang!"

"Are you crazy?" Chen Xueru glared suddenly, "You are the garrison of the thirteen divisions west of Lingang, as long as you transfer an artillery regiment, you can wipe out the entire Chen family within three minutes!"

"I'm just crazy, I'm driven crazy by Li Qing!" Chen Hongming's eyes suddenly turned cold, he leaned down and propped his hands on his head, staring at Chen Xueru with blazing eyes, "Dad, so far, we can only take risks." As the saying goes, wealth is sought in danger. ”

"You are asking for your own death, I can't let the entire Chen family be buried with you. Chen Xueru waved his hand impatiently, "In this case, don't mention it again in the future." ”

After hesitating for a moment, Chen Hongming continued: "Dad, there is one more thing that you have never known. Luo Feng's matter should have a great deal to do with Li Qing. ”

"What do you mean?" Chen Xueru suddenly became excited, and reached out and firmly grabbed Chen Hongming's sleeve.

"Only Li Qing has the ability to attack Luo Feng. Chen Hongming said in a deep voice, "First abolished Luo Feng's leg, and then let Luo Feng disappear for no reason, life and death are all Li Qing's usual methods." He already knew that the death of Li Yuan and his wife was related to the Chen family, and this time he returned to Lingang, making it clear that he wanted revenge. There must be no death between him and us. ”

Chen Xueru froze for a while, and hesitated: "Your solution is too extreme, there should always be a more secure solution." According to your plan, if you fail, you will never recover. ”

"Dad, I'm not saying that I have to do this, but for the sake of safety, I will leave a way back for our Chen family. Chen Hongming's gaze jumped lightly on Chen Xueru's face, fell on the photo of the family photo, and then turned back and said: "We are using our greatest strength to deal with Li Qing, but as far as I know, this time the Qi family is still involved." If we fail in the end, we will have to rely on this batch of munitions. With the current background of our Chen family, it is no less than an army. ”

Chen Xueru sighed softly: "Hongming, what you said is good. But have you ever thought that after this battle, the Empire will sit idly by?"

"After all, our Chen family is from a businessman's background, so how can we compete with those politicians? The forces in Lingang are so complicated, just one Qi family can make us breathless, not to mention that there is a chief executive in the rear to control the overall situation. Do you understand what military power is? No matter how much wealth you have, you will not be able to resist the coercion of power. ”

Chen Hongming was a little unconvinced: "I know it's difficult, but we can't sit still? Let the Li Qi family join forces to destroy us?"

After taking a deep look at Chen Hongming, Chen Xueru's lips moved slightly: "In everything, there are rules that cannot be transgressed. We can easily bring down the Qi family in business because their power is not in it. But we have never done this, but have always made way for the Qi family's business. And the Qi family, the advantages they have in the military and politics can also easily wipe us out, but have you ever seen the Qi family use the army to put pressure on other families in Lingang? There are some things that can only be used as a deterrent, not as a means, and once they are taken out, everyone will not survive. ”

"I already have a very complete plan in advance. Chen Hongming lowered his voice and said, "Our Chen family has no shortage of acquaintances in the military, as long as we encircle them and garrison Lingang at a critical moment, there will be no problem." ”

"After occupying the important port, the government office, we used the forts of the Marble Islands to quickly block the strait, and at the same time declared the independence of Lingang and sought international asylum. As long as an agreement is reached at the international level, in order to prevent the situation from deteriorating, the empire will not dare to act rashly for a while, and can only temporarily call for a negotiated settlement of the dispute. ”

"Elect a new independent government in Lingang, eliminate the unstable factors, and make this place an impermeable iron barrel, and Lingang will be completely under the control of our Chen family in the future. At that time, whether it is the Xie family or the Qi family, they can only act according to our eyes. ”

Raising his head and staring at Chen Hongming's ambitious appearance, Chen Xueru grinned: "Hongming, you are still too young, how can things be so easy for you to think?" But there is one thing I agree with, in the case of last resort, this is indeed a solution, it is much better than sitting still." ”

"Dad, did you agree?" Chen Hongming's cheeks couldn't help but turn red because he was too excited.

Chen Xueru nodded lightly: "I'll let you do it, the Chen family's funds are also hoarding, but it is better to make more preparations." Keep in mind, though, that this is a good idea and should only be used when it's most critical. And before that, you have to keep it absolutely secret, and you can't leak the slightest rumor!"

"Don't worry, nothing will go wrong. Chen Hongming nodded fiercely, "I'll arrange it." ”

Looking at the back of Chen Hongming rushing out, Chen Xueru hesitated for a moment, and suddenly shouted, "Hongming." ”

"Huh?" Chen Hongming turned around and looked surprised, "Dad, what's wrong?"

"Remember to keep an eye out for news from your brother. Chen Xueru reassured uneasily.

With a slight jump in his heart, Chen Hongming couldn't help but feel helpless. Now that the Chen family is up and down, I am afraid that only this father is left who still has hope for Chen Luofeng's life and death.

"Dad, don't worry, I will be careful, as long as there is news from Luo Feng, I will definitely bring him back to see you. Chen Hongming comforted him kindly, but he couldn't tell whether he said this to temporarily stabilize Chen Xueru or just out of shame in his heart.

Nodding, Chen Xueru looked at Chen Hongming's figure standing at the door, suddenly his eyes turned red, and he asked in a low voice, "Have you ever regretted what you did to your brother?"

Chen Hongming's whole body shrugged suddenly, and he naturally knew what Chen Xueru meant by these words. Almost everyone in the Chen family knows that Chen Luofeng was still young at the time and did not have the ability to distinguish between right and wrong.

On the other hand, it was Chen Hongming who ruined his brother's life with his own hands for the sake of the stability of his own position. However, only Chen Luofeng didn't know, even before he died, he always believed that his brother had shouldered all the responsibilities of the family, and instead kept his happiness to himself. For Chen Hongming, this younger brother's heart is filled with deep gratitude.

There was a long silence in the room, Chen Hongming snorted lightly, and said in a deep voice: "Dad, I understand, because of Luo Feng's matter, you have been complaining about me all these years. Every time you scold him, I feel your reproachful gaze always lingering on me, you are the one you really want to scold, right?"

"But if you really ask me if I regret it? I'll tell you the truth, I've never regretted it, I just feel guilty. Deep guilt has tormented me for more than ten years. I'm sorry for Luo Feng, but if everything had been done all over again, I would still do the same thing as I did back then. ”

"This is the sorrow of being born in a big family, and I can't complain about it. ”

Chen Xueru nodded lightly, as if he had aged dozens of years in an instant.

"Dad is already old, in the future, this family will be handed over to you, don't let Dad down. In my life, I am not a qualified head of the family, and it is difficult to defend Chengdu, let alone open up a foundation. Thanks to your help over the years, the Chen family has been thriving. Chen Xueru said in a low voice, "Now that the Chen family has encountered an unprecedented crisis, when this is over, I should also retreat." ”

"Hongming, as the future head of the Chen family, you have done nothing wrong. But as an older brother, you are incompetent. Sighing softly, Chen Xueru waved his hand weakly, "You go and get busy, find Luo Feng, and bring him back." ”

"Hmm. Chen Hongming nodded heavily, turned around and walked out, and when he walked out of the room, he couldn't help but reach out and wipe his eyes.

"Luo Feng, I'm sorry for you as an elder brother. Chen Hongming spoke in a low voice, trying to control his tears and not stay, but the past with Chen Luofeng when he was a child was like a movie, and the scenes were tumbling in his mind over and over again.

In fact, Chen Hongming should have known that from the moment he made up his mind to ruin Chen Luofeng's entire life, he had lost this younger brother forever.

Chen Luofeng did not die at the hands of Li Qing, in fact, he died at the hands of his own brother.