Chapter 452: You Don't Have to Worry About It
"Chief, there is an urgent notice from the office to convene an emergency meeting in Conference Room 2 and I ask you to rush over immediately."
"Emergency meeting?"
Slightly stunned, Li Chengdong, deputy chief of the General Staff, hesitated slightly, and then asked, "Do you know what's going on?" β
"I don't know...... But looking at the posture of the chief, there should be something big happening. The person who came thought about it and whispered to Li Chengdong.
"Okay, I got it." Li Chengdong, who didn't hear any news, nodded to the staff who came to inform him, and then said softly.
However, after the staff member withdrew, he saw that Li Chengdong was not in a hurry to attend the so-called emergency meeting, but sat back in his seat and thought about it.
Although his status in the General Staff is second only to Li Tao in name, Li Chengdong's life is not very satisfactory now.
There is no way, the last time he failed to challenge Li Tao through Wei Zi's matter, Li Chengdong's days in the General Staff were that Wang Xiaoer's New Year was not as good as a year.
Although he is still the deputy chief who holds great power, unless it is a formal occasion, no one dares to get particularly close to Li Chengdong even if he is an ordinary staff member of the General Staff on weekdays.
Take what happened just now, the staff member who came to inform Li Chengdong did not dare to speak out when he answered Li Chengdong's question in Li Chengdong's company.
Of course, Li Chengdong is also well aware of the embarrassing situation he is facing in the General Staff Headquarters, and he knows that he is to blame for his current fate and has nothing to do with other people.
But, like all failed conspirators, they never look for problems in themselves. In addition to being depressed, Li Chengdong not only pushed all the problems on Wei Zi. At the same time, I hated him.
No, when Li Chengdong rushed to the second conference room in a hurry. He was surprised to find that the person he hated the most at this moment was actually present.
It's just that unlike Li Chengdong's face that became gloomy after seeing Wei Zi, the other people who participated in the meeting greeted Wei Zi invariably.
At the same time, on top of such an emergency meeting, Wei Zi's appearance also made some people confirm their thoughts.
"It seems that something really wrong. Otherwise, Wei Zi, the first person in China's special operations, would not have appeared in this emergency meeting in front of him. "In the conference room, someone has already begun to figure out a little bit of taste.
No, before the meeting began, some people couldn't help but muttered to each other: "Hey, do you know what's going on?" β
"I don't know, I just got noticed. Do you know what's going on? β
So, after a whispered inquiry, in the huge conference room, except for Wei Zi and Li Chengdong, there was no opening. None of the others knew the reason for the emergency meeting.
Of course, since it is an emergency meeting, and Wei Zi, the first person in the Chinese special operation, is also here, then I am afraid that something big should really happen.
It's not. A closer look shows that except for Li Tao himself, who has not yet been present, several other deputy chiefs and the chief officials of various departments have all been present.
"Oh my mother! It seems that something really big has happened. β
See clearly such a formation in front of you that I haven't seen for a few years. Someone in the conference room couldn't help but exclaim in their hearts. You know, last time so many people had an emergency meeting. Or because there was a little conflict with Little Japan because of the small island in the southeast.
But this time, it's because of something. Unexpectedly, such a big formation was created again.
Finally, when everyone arrived at the conference room, Chief Li Tao arrived at the conference room on time, and at the same time, with the arrival of Li Tao, the door of the conference room was also tightly closed.
"Okay, let's start the meeting. Staff Officer Yu, let's talk about the situation first. First of all, he took a quick look at everyone at the meeting, and after making sure that Su was not absent, he heard Li Tao say in a deep voice.
The staff officer Yu in Li Tao's mouth is Colonel Yu Qinghua, who had contact with Wei Zi when he was in the examination room.
No, after Li Tao spoke, I saw Yu Qinghua's loud voice after answering "yes", then he stood up, and then saluted everyone, and then said: "Three days ago, Professor Hong Yizhihong, the leader of materials science in China, and his team disappeared in southern Africa. It has been ascertained that Professor Hong was abducted by armed members of a tribe that is one of the largest tribes in the southern part of Sudan, the Dinka tribe. β
"However, there are many factions within the Dinka tribe in the southern part of Sudan, so so far, we can't be sure which part of the armed men within the Dinka tribe was responsible for this kidnapping. At the same time, it is not known whether other forces were involved behind this kidnapping. However, considering Professor Hong's achievements in materials science and his importance to national defense construction, after careful consideration, the CMC asked us to immediately draw up a plan to rescue Professor Hong and his team as much as possible. β
With Colonel Yu Qinghua's briefing, after knowing the true situation of the matter, the faces of everyone in the conference room also became different. There are those with solemn complexions, and those with relaxed complexions.
However, judging from Li Tao's attention to this matter, as well as the truth in front of him, most people are still very clear in their hearts and know that this time things should not be as they appear on the surface.
After Colonel Yu Qinghua finished reporting on the situation, Li Tao glanced at Lu Yun, the person in charge of the Second Department of the General Staff, and then said very calmly: "Minister Lu, do you have anything to add to the Second Department?" β
The Second Department of the General Staff Department, within the General Staff Department, is the "Intelligence Department" of the General Staff Department, which is mainly responsible for collecting and analyzing military and political intelligence.
However, in the General Staff Department, everyone knows that Major General Lu Yun, the person in charge of the Second Department of the General Staff Department, has always been very close to Deputy General Staff Li Chengdong. On weekdays, although I don't dare to say that it is against Li Tao, it is yin and yang! However, it always made Li Tao feel uncomfortable.
Because of this, after hearing the content of Yu Qinghua's report clearly, Lu Yun's heart was full of shock and at the same time, he also had a feeling that the sky was falling apart. He didn't know how Li Tao got this information, but he knew that his days in the General Staff should be over.
You know, as the head of the Second Department of the General Staff. It was only last night that he learned about Professor Hong Yizhi's disappearance in Sudan. However, at this time, Lu Yun felt regretful. After seeing this information at that time, he didn't pay attention to it at all. It's just that this information has been processed according to the regulations.
However, looking at Li Tao's posture now, there should be an inside story about Professor Hong Yizhihong's kidnapping. Otherwise, in one night, how would Li Tao know that Professor Hong Yizhihong had been kidnapped? Not only that, but now Li Tao is also preparing to start formulating a rescue plan.
"Staff Officer Yu has already said in detail, we have nothing to add." Standing up, Lu Yun said very unnaturally.
"Good. Everyone is aware of the situation and the importance of Professor Hong to our country. Now, everyone will share their opinions, and the results must be presented within half an hour. β
Everyone looked at each other, and except for Wei Zi, they all began to fall into deep thought.
As a result, after waiting for a while, no one spoke in the huge conference room.
"Vice President Li, do you have anything to say?" Just when everyone was in deep thought, they suddenly heard Li Tao say.
Like everyone else. Li Chengdong didn't expect Li Tao to suddenly call him by name. However, as the first deputy chief of the General Staff, Li Chengdong has the responsibility of assisting Li Tao in handling various matters while holding great power.
So. At this time, Li Tao named him, which can be said to be very reasonable.
However, it is a pity that our Deputy General Director Li Chengdong has not been happy at all in the General Staff Department recently. So. Like most people, he had just learned about it.
Of course. Li Chengdong is not a fool of nothing, he can step by step to the position of deputy chief of the General Staff. There was even hope that Li Tao would be replaced.
Therefore, after Li Tao called Li Chengdong's name, I saw him pause slightly, and then said to Yu Qinghua: "Can you confirm that Professor Hong was really kidnapped?" β
"Yes, Chief! Based on the information we have gathered, it can be confirmed that Professor Hong was actually kidnapped. Although he didn't know Li Chengdong's intentions, Yu Qinghua still answered truthfully.
"Now that it has been confirmed that Professor Hong has really been kidnapped. My opinion, then, is that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs can first resolve this matter through diplomatic channels. After all, sending people into a sovereign country will have a bad impact on the international community. Besides, those people from the African tribes, didn't they kidnap Professor Hong just for a little ransom? Just give it to them. Why make such a big deal and let others go to reclaim the colony because we are going to Sudan! Standing up, Li Chengdong said very casually.
"Okay, since Vice President Li has finished speaking, let's discuss it!" After Li Chengdong finished speaking, Li Tao looked at the others in the conference room expressionlessly, and then said in an unchanged tone.
However, although Li Tao asked everyone to discuss Li Chengdong's proposal, there was no opening in the huge conference room.
Just kidding, although Li Tao didn't have any expression on his face, others who were familiar with him knew that Li Tao should actually be very angry in his heart.
Of course, Li Tao is angry, and he can't just say that there is something wrong with Li Chengdong's construction.
After all, as Huaxia expanded its activities in Africa, it was not uncommon for Huaxia people to be kidnapped and demanded ransom in Africa. It is only in consideration of the consistent friendship with African countries and the consideration of the so-called Chinese threat theory in the country, so when dealing with such matters, the Chinese government generally uses diplomatic channels.
As a result, over time, some people's thinking has formed a stereotype. That is to give money and then ransom people.
However, such a thing as giving money and then ransom people can be done by civilian officials, but for soldiers, it is a shameful thing.
It is precisely for this reason that when these words came out of Li Chengdong's mouth, Li Tao was so angry.
No, after Li Chengdong finished speaking, he heard Li Tao suddenly say in a deep voice to Cui Ze, the person in charge of the First Division of the General Staff: "Minister Cui, do you have any opinions?" β
"Chief, due to the urgency of time, we don't have a complete plan here." Under Li Tao's gaze, Cui Ze, who stood up, said with a worried face.
However, what others didn't expect was that this time Li Tao was not angry because the General Staff Department did not come up with a plan in time. On the contrary, he looked directly at Cui Ze for about a minute, and then listened to Li Tao ask: "I need wolf teeth now, is there a problem?" β
Cui Ze, who was originally a little nervous in his heart, was stunned at first when he heard Li Tao ask, and then replied loudly: "No problem!" β
"Good!"
With a loud shout, Li Tao glanced at Cui Ze with satisfaction, then turned around and looked at the other participants who were stopped by Li Tao's "good", and then said with a murderous face: "Wolf Tooth is the most elite special force in China, and this time the task will be handed over to them." β
"Task? What task? Is it really for the sake of Professor Hong to send wolf teeth deep into Shadan? Looking at the murderous Li Tao, someone in the conference room couldn't help but start thinking about it.
However, due to Li Tao's murderous aura at this time, including Li Chengdong, no one spoke out against it.
As a result, in the later meeting, Li Tao directly announced the mission of the wolf's tooth this time.
Not surprisingly, during the mission, Huaxia was preparing to send armed personnel into the territory of Sudan to rescue Professor Hong Yizhihong.
However, what was even more unexpected was that the plans and programs that the General Staff Department came up with afterwards were full of many incredible boldnesses.
However, thanks to Li Tao's support, the action plan formulated by the First General Staff Department was finally passed.
"This operation can be said to be a heavy test for our army and also for our country, so we must succeed and not fail. Is there anything else you can add? In the conference room, Li Tao said with a very solemn face.
As a result, everyone looked at each other, but not one of them spoke.
"Chief, I still have a little Jianyì." Seeing that no one spoke, he was about to stand up and announce the adjournment of the meeting, but he suddenly heard Li Chengdong say.
"Vice President Li, say it! What else to build! Expressionlessly, he glanced at Li Chengdong, who stood up at the last moment, and Li Tao said coldly.
"In view of the importance of this operation and the lack of experience of our army in raid rescue operations, I ask if I will consider having Lieutenant Colonel Wei Zi join this operation."
Speaking of this, seeing that everyone's eyes were full of amusement, Li Chengdong hurriedly explained: "This operation, if nothing else, should be mainly special operations, and Lieutenant Colonel Wei Zi is an expert in this area, and he is privately known as the first person in our army's special operations, so with his joining, this mission will be completed more perfectly." β
Although they knew that Li Chengdong was communiquing his personal vendetta, everyone was stunned when they heard Li Chengdong say this. No, if you think about it carefully, what Li Chengdong said is not unreasonable. β
However, considering Li Tao's importance to Wei Zi, after Li Chengdong spoke, no one dared to echo him.
As the original formulator of this action plan, Lieutenant Colonel Wei Zi naturally wanted to participate in this rescue operation. So, Vice President Li, you don't have to worry about it. Glancing at Li Chengdong coldly, Li Tao finally said without being shocked. (To be continued......)
PS: 4000 words big chapter, I hope you like it!