Chapter 946: Banquet for Ye Lao (Fifth Update)
"A lot of things in foreign antique markets are smuggled out of China. It's not that there are no good things, and there are certainly very few of them. Most of the treasures are in well-known museums abroad, and a few are in private collections. If the government hadn't been too incompetent, the enemy wouldn't have been able to rob so many treasures. Lin Guorong sighed.
"Master, don't be too sad for your old man. Maybe one day these treasures will return to our hands. Liu Tao said with a smile.
"It's hard! Unless the war is started again, it is impossible for the other side to return it. Lin Guorong shook his head and said.
"Now that everyone has nuclear weapons in their hands, even if they start a war, it is probably impossible to come up with these things. However, I believe that sooner or later, these lost national treasures will return to the embrace of the motherland. Liu Tao said.
"Maybe. But I don't think I will see it in my life. Lin Guorong smiled bitterly.
"It's hard to say. Master, you are in such good health now, it will not be a problem to live another thirty or twenty years. Liu Tao said.
"You stinky boy will comfort me!" Lin Guorong glared at him.
"Master, do you feel bored when you stay at home all the time? Why don't you go back to Binjiang for a few days? Liu Tao suggested.
"Nope." Lin Guorong shook his head and said: "During this time, the Beijing Museum has to sort out the cultural relics, and I can't get out of it. ”
"Your old man is still working hard at such an old age, it seems that I have to work hard." Liu Tao said with a smile.
Lin Guorong nodded and said, "You are still young, as long as you are willing to work hard, you will have anything." ”
"Master, I want to invite you to have a meal with Grandpa Ye and them at noon. You have to look at your face. Liu Tao said.
"Of course I'm going to have a treat." Lin Guorong said with a smile.
Then, Liu Tao called Old Man Ye and finalized the venue of the banquet.
"Master, do you want to change your old man's clothes?" Liu Tao asked.
"No, I don't. It's all old acquaintances. It doesn't need to be so formal. Lin Guorong waved his hand and said.
When Liu Tao saw him say this, he was naturally no longer reluctant. The two of them got into the car and rushed to their destination.
By the time they arrived at the door of the hotel, Old Man Ye was already waiting at the door.
"Grandpa Ye, your speed is so fast!" After Liu Tao got out of the car, he hurriedly stepped forward to say hello.
"I happened to be around the neighborhood when you called, so I came quickly." Ye Lao explained.
At this time, Lin Guorong also came to the front and said hello.
A group of three people entered the private room and sat down.
"Ah Tao, the old chief just finished calling me, and you invited me to dinner. Do you have something to tell me? Old Man Ye asked with a smile.
"I was there when the old chief called you. You shouldn't blame me for taking Brother Ye to the Golden Triangle, right? Liu Tao asked with a smile.
"How could I blame you. I want to thank you that it's too late. Old Man Ye said.
What do you mean by that? I didn't understand. Liu Tao asked a little puzzled.
"What Zhengqing lacks most now is actual combat. Originally, I had planned to arrange for him to go to the peacekeeping force for a few years. It just so happens that you are proposing such an opportunity now, which is exactly what I want. Old Man Ye said.
"Drug lords are rampant in the Golden Triangle, aren't you worried about what happened to Brother Ye?" Liu Tao asked very seriously.
"Don't you go because you're afraid of something going wrong?! They are soldiers, even if they know that there is danger in front of them, they still have to rush to the front! If you don't have this awareness, you don't deserve to be a soldier! Old Man Ye said righteously.
"If only everyone could be as selfless as you are, grandpa. Don't worry, Brother Ye will be fine with me. Liu Tao patted his chest and promised.
"Even if anything, I'll blame you. Life and death are fateful, and it is not something that human beings can resist. I know that your trip is very dangerous. If possible, it's better to bring a little more people. Old Man Ye instructed.
"Except for Brother Ye, the rest of the people are my carefully selected subordinates." Liu Tao said.
"Your men? Why don't you pick a part of the elite from the special forces? Old Man Ye asked with some puzzlement.
"Grandpa Ye, you should also be clear. What I'm here to do. I don't want to have anything to do with the military, lest the time comes for it to be true. Liu Tao said.
"Isn't Zhengqing also a member of the military?" Old Man Ye continued to ask.
"Zhengqing soon ceased to be a member of the military. I have consulted with the old chief, and he will be dismissed immediately. Liu Tao replied.
"Ahh Tao, what do you mean?! Zhengqing finally sat in this position. If you are dismissed, doesn't it mean that your hard work has been in vain? Old Man Ye was shocked.
"Grandpa Ye, don't worry. Listen to me slowly. Liu Tao saw that he was so excited, and hurriedly said.
"I'd like to hear your explanation." Old Man Ye nodded and said.
"Grandpa Ye, I haven't been a soldier until now, and I haven't led soldiers to fight, so the management of the army is basically blank. Brother Ye can just make up for this deficiency of mine. If we control the Golden Triangle, we will definitely need someone to lead that much of the armed forces. Brother Ye is the best candidate. Liu Tao explained.
"You mean to make Zhengqing the military leader of the Golden Triangle?" Old Man Ye asked.
"Yes." Liu Tao nodded.
"I see. You just said it. I'm worried about it in vain. Old Man Ye reproached.
"I haven't had time to say it yet. You should rest assured now. Although Brother Ye can no longer serve as the military of Huaxia Kingdom, he can serve as the Golden Triangle. Maybe one day in the future, the Golden Triangle region will return to the Huaxia Kingdom, and at that time, Brother Ye's military rank will definitely be much higher than now. This can also be regarded as a special promotion channel. Liu Tao said with a smile.
"You kid just have a lot of ideas. Have you ever said hello to Zhengqing about this? In case he doesn't understand why, he will try his best to find you when the time comes. Old Man Ye reminded.
"Not yet. If he can't even withstand this pressure, I don't dare take him to the Golden Triangle. Liu Tao said.
"That's right." Old Man Ye nodded.
"Grandpa Ye, the news that I went to the Golden Triangle with Zhengqing is an A-level secret, so except for you and my master, don't let anyone else know. However, this idea was proposed by Uncle Ye San, and it is estimated that they will definitely guess it. But I'm sure they'll keep their mouths shut. Liu Tao said.
"They have been in the officialdom for so many years, if they can't control their mouths, they probably won't be able to sit in their current position. If you're worried, I'll call you and tell you. Old Man Ye said.
"No, you don't." Liu Tao shook his head. (To be continued......)