Chapter XXXI
Old Man Qi knew that he couldn't block Zhang Qi's mouth, so he smiled and nodded again and again: "Okay, Minister Li!" We will definitely complete the task on time and as required, can we go? â
"Yes, but this little brother doesn't seem to have anything to say, right? It doesn't matter, let him finish. Minister Li smiled indifferently and looked at Zhang Qi with interest.
"Mr. Minister, I'm a rough man who charges into battle, so the way I speak may not be very exquisite, but it's very practical." Zhang Qi was a little nervous under Minister Li's gaze, but he still continued: "Maybe you don't know, how many of our soldiers died this time, they can't live by their own evils, our soldiers all have families and children, just to protect their own national dignity, their death must have an explanation!" â
Hearing this, even Old Man Qi turned stern.
Zhang Qi said very truthfully, the kind of people in the horse camp are just that, the special operations team has a total of several soldiers killed, and these fighters are fighting until the last second.
"We will never forget those who died, maybe a certificate of honor, a little consolation money is nothing, every time I award the martyr's certificate to those military families, I always have a heavy heart...... How difficult it is for a family to raise a child, anyone who has been a parent knows it; Minister Li took off his glasses and wiped them with a cloth: "But we still have to do the work we have to do, what you have to do is to make their sacrifice worthwhile, and not let them die in vain!" â
Zhang Qi's eyes suddenly lit up: "I understand, I will definitely complete the task!" â
"I was a little hesitant to leave this matter to you, but after hearing your words, the last trace of doubt was dispelled." Minister Li put his glasses back on: "Remember what you said, if the task is not completed beautifully, we will suffer, but we will not be spared." â
"Then what if Shun lĂŹ is finished......" Zhang Qi knew that he was a little sorry for his military order if he didn't mention anything at this time.
"Zhang Qi, you ...... Dare to make conditions with your superiors! Old Man Qi finally broke out, but Minister Li raised his hand and motioned for Zhang Qi to continue.
"I wondered if I should give me some bonus too...... Housing, rank promotion or something. Zhang Qi said with a smile: "Although honor is the most important, and it is also the duty to serve the country, since you will be punished if you don't do well, you can't just give a certificate and title if you do a good job, right?" â
Minister Li couldn't hold back a smile: "You hairy monkey, you're quite shrewd!" Good! As you said, near, housing and rank promotion! As long as you do it nicely and decently, none of this is a problem! Qi is old and ill, and you are solely responsible for this matter! â
There must be a brave man under the heavy reward, Zhang Qi immediately put the whole matter over, and found an office in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs with the American diplomat Adises, although the old man Qi shook his head at the audacity of this calf, but the wood has become a boat, and there is no better way now.
Adises is an old diplomat, and he is naturally very unfamiliar with a new face like Zhang Qi: "Mr. Zhang is so young, is your Ministry of Foreign Affairs recently expanded?" â
"Hey, I can't help it, your foreigner's Beijing accent is more authentic than old Beijing." Zhang Qi sat there with a big grin, and his loose appearance made Adsais a little uncomfortable: "Excuse me, are you receiving me alone?" Are you a new diplomat? â
"So to speak," Zhang Qi smiled: "What's the matter?" Look down on me? Think I'm not qualified to host you? â
"No, no!" Adises waved his hand repeatedly: "I just think that you may not know anything about things at such a young age......"
"No one knows this better than I do, Mr. Adseis." The smile on Zhang Qi's face disappeared: "Let me tell you the truth, I'm not a diplomat, I am a soldier of the Sharp Knife Battalion of the Special Operations Brigade on a mission at that time, do you think I understand the situation?" â
Suddenly, Adises stood up abruptly and said indignantly: "That's how your Ministry of Foreign Affairs does things? Call a soldier to talk to me about diplomacy? Funny, isn't it? â
"Stop!" Zhang Qi broke off, and Adises, who was about to slam the door, was stunned.
"Sit down!" Zhang Qi's words were full of ruthlessness, which made the polite diplomat on the other side so frightened that his legs weakened and sat down involuntarily.
"Isn't it a little too disrespectful for you to leave before I finish my words?" Zhang Qi smiled faintly, with a deterrent effect on his smile: "Are all diplomats in your country so polite?" â
"I don't mean to look down on you in the slightest, Mr. Zhang Qi!" Adsese is, after all, a seasoned diplomat who knows how to use diplomatic rhetoric: "It may be difficult for us to communicate, and this is perhaps a bit too regrettable for your country." â
"Regret? You say we regret what we're doing? Zhang Qi stiffened his face and threw a stack of texts on the desk: "This is the list of soldiers killed in our army because of this incident, some of these soldiers are only in their early twenties, they are all people with parents and families, you may want to ask their families if they regret it!" You can still wear a suit and tie and dress up as a gentleman standing here and talking to me, but what about them? â
Adsais was stunned for a moment and whispered, "We really feel sorry, so the president told me to hurry up and apologize." â
"The president? Your president is really sincere, and someone else needs to do it for you to apologize, can you sue me, why didn't he come in person? Zhang Qi asked repeatedly: "If such a big thing happens, I won't come to deal with it personally, is there sincerity at all?" What do we think? How would it feel in your heart? â
"I'm a diplomat, not Mr. Prisoner, I can understand your feelings, but that doesn't mean I'll put up with your rudeness!" Adises was furious: "Please don't talk to me in this tone, okay?" â
Zhang Qi glanced at him, this old guy seems to be really bad.
"I am here with full sincerity this time, since you represent the country, please show your country-level level and demeanor." Adises sneered and said, "In my impression, your country has always been a state of etiquette, and this time should be no exception, right?" â
"The state of etiquette is right, and it depends on who it is." Zhang Qi didn't give an inch: "Then you have to show the sincerity that convinces us, if it's just a formality, how can we turn a blind eye to the dead soldiers?" â
"This!" Adises suddenly understood that the other party had sent this Qiu Ba to negotiate with him not to deal with things, but to have a more practical purpose!
This time he came to China to apologize, the president naturally gave him some authority and conditions, in order to prevent the negotiations from collapsing.
At present, the international community is paying attention to this matter, and if it is not handled beautifully and criticized, it is estimated that there will be unexpected troubles.
As a result of the "spiritual realm" incident some time ago, many countries have already called for the United States to withdraw its troops, and this call has begun to grow stronger and stronger.
Obviously, if this country is not silenced, other countries will definitely take advantage of the problem and make themselves completely passive in the global military landscape.
"We have already instructed the president when he came, and in order to show sincerity and to apologize for this incident, we can consider ...... Bring the expulsion. Adsese rolls his first chip.
Dalai is a problem that has plagued the country for many years, the exiled monk is making small moves outside under the banner of religion, Zhang Qi's heart is slightly touched, but then his face sinks: "Do you have anything to do with us whether you expel or not?" â
In his opinion, the weight of the chips is too light!
A flower monk under the banner of religion, he felt a little unable to take this result.
"Then I really can't help it." Adises spread his hands: "To be honest, the relationship between our two countries has been quite harmonious in recent years, and I really can't think of anything that hinders our better communication except for this disagreement......
"Of course there are ......" Zhang Qi smiled faintly: "Actually, we still have a lot of issues to talk about...... For example, we have the problem of RMB regional settlement. â
"What!" As if stung by a wasp, Adises stood up involuntarily: "No, absolutely not!" This is completely non-negotiable! And I don't have permission either! â
Zhang Qi quietly watched the other party jump like thunder on the side, and finally said softly: "This is the minimum cooperation condition, and it is ......."
"And what?" Adises shouted angrily: "We are talking about politics, not robbery!" â
"Speaking of robbery, your country has always used the dollar as a settlement currency, and has reaped huge benefits from the world's trade, and the people of your own country can enjoy a lot of money to buy a house without spending money from the bank, and can also enjoy all kinds of advanced consumption...... Who is more like a robbery? Zhang Qi's voice suddenly became high-pitched as he spoke: "You are out-and-out robbers!" â
"Okay, it looks like you really want to use the topic to play, then there's really nothing to talk about! I'm leaving! Adises got up angrily and walked to the door, and as soon as he opened the door, he retreated: "Those reporters outside are ......"
"That's a friend of reporters from Britain, France, Russia and other countries," Zhang Qi smiled faintly: "They are quite interested in the details of this incident, maybe you don't want to talk to me, I can only talk to them......"
"You ......" Adises was angry and helpless.
It seems that this man is not a simple old man as he imagined, but a thoughtful person who does not give any diplomat the role!