138. Military guarantees

"My guarantee?" Zhao Li was a little puzzled, what kind of business, he actually had his own guarantee. Who is this so-called gold lord in James's mouth? How would you want to invest in Golden Five Star?

"To be exact, a guarantee from the local military." James took Zhao Li's words and explained to him.

"Guarantees from the military? What guarantees does the military have? Zhao Li woke up a little, James This is by no means a normal business, but to carry out some military actions, and it is very likely that it has something to do with the military.

"As an investor, of course, you don't want to have a very bad atmosphere around the industry you invest in. For the safety of their own industries, investors hope that the military can make a little guarantee. At this moment, James is like a businessman who is negotiating business: "I hope that the military can completely eliminate the unstable forces around it, so that legitimate businessmen can conduct their own legitimate business." That's not too much, isn't it? ”

To tell the truth, Zhao Li has always felt that soldiers should defend social stability and unity, and should maintain regional stability. Therefore, the other party's request, theoretically speaking, is very reasonable and not too much at all.

However, it is a bit inappropriate to use it here. This is a marginal planet, and even the laws vary from region to region. If you want to do legitimate business in an area where drug production and trafficking are openly allowed, as long as you don't have water in your brain, you basically won't consider it. This is also the reason why the edge planet has not been able to develop on a large scale for hundreds of years. No capital is willing to enter, and no talent is willing to enter, even if drugs and arms can make more money, if you want to develop the local economy, it is just a fool's dream. It is better to hope that those drug traffickers will have the mind to develop the economy, than that terrorists in other places will one day suddenly change their evil and turn from good to good.

"What the hell are you doing? How profitable? It allows you and the rich financier to choose to venture in this place. Zhao Li still did not give up his plan to ask James about his so-called business.

"Trade secrets, but what can be revealed is that it is definitely legitimate business." James is still tight-lipped: "And once the investment is in place to start construction, it can absorb almost ten percent of the Golden Five-Star population to work here." Well, think about it, this is a great act of kindness for the Federation and for the people. ”

Zhao Li is now a little convinced that James must want to do something legitimate. However, I always felt that something was wrong: "It can't be the production of munitions, right?" ”

"Absolutely not." James shook his head like a rattle: "Additives for civilian consumables are very profitable, and only so much can be revealed." There is no comment on how high it is. ”

"Nothing to do with military products?" The more he assured him like this, the more Zhao Li felt that there was something unsightly in it, and he had to ask carefully about it.

"There's no guarantee of that." James still shook his head: "There are not a few civilian supplies purchased by the military. For example, military uniforms or something, you don't expect to need a military industry to carry it out, right? We produce a product additive with the original intention of civilian use, however, who knows whether the military will also adopt it, there is no guarantee. ”

This product has nothing to do with the military industry, so it's called hell. After hearing this, Zhao Li already had a positive answer in his heart. I just don't know if what James said is true that 10% of the population of the Golden Five Star can participate in this industry. If this is the case, it will be a great blessing to the people of this place. It is not too much for them to demand that the military provide assurances within the scope of their duties.

It's just that eradicating the remaining two forces, Zhao Li also knows that it is by no means such a simple matter. First of all, from General Lucas, this level cannot be passed for the time being, but he strictly ordered himself not to act on his own in the near future. In addition, since there are people who need drugs, then there must be people who are willing to take huge risks to pursue high profits. Even if this organization is eradicated, another organization will be born to continue to do this kind of thing.

Suddenly, Zhao Li fell into a contradiction. From the perspective of those innocent citizens, Zhao Li really wanted to agree to this condition. However, reality reminded him that he could not make such assurances.

"Troublesome?" James is currently the local head snake, and he knows the reality better than Zhao Li. Although I don't know the military's attitude towards the periphery, I at least know that the Black Dragon Society and the LTTE are not so easy to clean up. They are not black prisons, with Zhao Li's manpower and James's people combined, even if they have advanced weapons, they may not be able to gnaw those two hard bones. Especially after the black jail has been eradicated, and the other two have become wary enough of the military.

"Or in this case, as long as you can guarantee that if our property is looted by some illegal organization, we can use the military to protect it, right?" James also knew that the guarantee he had just made was not easy, so he immediately took a step back and put forward a more realistic condition. From this point of view, it seems that James is deliberately tentative.

"You believe so much in the power of the garrison here?" Zhao Li was a little puzzled. James is a special soldier from the army, and he should know more about the garrison situation in the Golden Five Star region than Zhao Li. How can it be so simple to believe in the power of the military? Believe in the assurances of the military?

"To be honest, I don't believe in the strength of the garrison." James smiled bitterly: "The army in the periphery area, although you are already the best here, but it is still far behind." Rather than believe in the army, I would rather believe in myself. ”

"And you still want that assurance?" Zhao Li was a little puzzled by James's intentions.

"All I want is your assurance." James smiled slightly, and finally told the truth: "Although I don't believe in the strength of the military, I am optimistic about your guarantees. Moreover, this is a condition for investors. ”

Speaking of which, it still went around to Zhao Li, making Zhao Li feel a smell of conspiracy. In terms of strength, Zhao Li is not as good as James, Sanders and Yelin, in terms of power, Zhao Li is just a small lieutenant now, and even before James was imprisoned, it was far higher than this rank, what did they fancy about themselves?

"I can't answer you directly." Zhao Li thought about it and didn't reply to James for the time being: "I'm going to go back and think about it." ”

"No problem." James is very generous in this matter: "Think about it slowly and give me a reply as soon as possible." ”

Hearing this, Zhao Li couldn't help but start muttering again. Not only to reply as soon as possible, but also to Zhao Li to think slowly, is it to delay time?

It is already known that James may have an industry related to the military industry, but it is not known exactly what is going on. In addition, it is likely that there is someone behind James who is funded, but the person behind him is optimistic about Zhao Li himself. What's more, James's construction may continue for a while, because whether it is asking for his own reply or his performance at night, it shows that there is no such urgency here for the time being. The purpose of this trip can be said to have been achieved, it's time to go back and discuss with someone, no matter how big the goal is, Zhao Li doesn't have extravagant expectations.

The best person to discuss, except for Kang Hongyuan, there is no more suitable person than him. Zhao Li hurried back, didn't care about saying anything to Li Mengdie, and rushed directly to Kang Hongyuan's side.

"It seems that my guess is justified." Kang Hongyuan had already identified more things from the information he had received from Zhao Li, at least, he was more sure of his risk.

"What the hell do you mean by that?" Zhao Li was more concerned about James's intentions, and couldn't wait to remind Kang Hongyuan and ask him to analyze himself.

"Since you are willing to spend money to buy land, and you don't participate in the land grabbing of the drug business, you must do serious business." Kang Hongyuan didn't let Zhao Li wait any longer, and then began to analyze. However, he was still dissatisfied with Zhao Li's urgency, and knocked at any time: "Don't worry, it's not time to burn your eyebrows, you don't need to be in such a hurry!" Fortunately, this is not a battlefield, you are a military commander, don't let your subordinates see you behave like this at a critical moment. ”

What the old man said made sense, fortunately this was not a battlefield, otherwise he, the commander, would be in such a hurry, and the soldiers below would definitely be even more disorganized. After stabilizing his mood, Zhao Li still seemed to be a little incredulous James: "Really doing legitimate business?" That's a good thing, but I always feel like it's not that simple. ”

"Of course it's not that simple." Kang Hongyuan smiled slightly: "James and Yelin have been in prison for so long, and they have not told the secret they have, or the reason is here. ”

"Since it's legitimate business, what can't be said?" Zhao Li still took this for granted, but immediately his brain moved, and Sanders's experience also reminded Zhao Li. Could it be that this business, profit or other aspects are of great significance, and if you say it, there is no chance?

Quite possibly something. Zhao Li has also been in contact with some entanglements and turmoil in the upper echelons of the army since recently. Especially on the issue of night arrival, Zhao Li felt the most. Biochemical accidents, Night Advent is responsible, however, the later VS-9500 also contributed a lot. Theoretically, the inventor of the new type of weapon should be signed by Ye Lin, but after Zhao Li made a special inquiry that day, and even used some special authority, the result was a completely different name. Or it's just because I'm in prison at night, so there's no way to come out and plead, but this may be too small.

The incident of the disabled virus vaccine also fully illustrates this point. Zhao Li can be sure that most of the credit must be attributed to the genius school and Kristin, and basically nothing happened at night. The traditional military will certainly fight for it, but it will never be at night. At least Zhao Li has been given a first-class Red Star Medal, maybe this is the sadness of the little man mastering something.

Suppose that if James really got his hands on something new that no one knows about yet, and that kind of thing could have a great effect on the military and society. The fate of James's words may only be exchanged for a murderous mouth, and then a consortium or military enterprise will start investing. Night Presence is probably the same, that's why they would rather go to jail than say it, in the end, like Sanders, just save their lives.

But why is it that legal means are used to carry out construction at this time? This Zhao Li was a little puzzled. After asking Kang Hongyuan about this question, Kang Hongyuan almost didn't think about it and began to answer.

"If you go according to the normal business, if you spread the stall very open at the beginning, and the reputation of the outside world suddenly starts, I believe that whether it is the political axe or the military, how much you don't want this business to be controlled by private individuals, there is no suitable excuse. After all, people are doing serious business, and the industry is on their own private land, and private property is sacrosanct, which is protected by law. As he spoke, he smiled self-deprecatingly: "No matter where the law is, it's the same, even if it's the law in the fringe areas." ”

It turned out that it was with this idea that Zhao Li finally understood. At the same time, he was also a little relieved, as long as he really did proper business, it was a good thing, and Zhao Li should not put obstacles on James.

"That's why you're going out of the mountains?" After figuring it out a little, he naturally thought about Kang Hongyuan's plan at the same time.

"Yes!" Kang Hongyuan nodded and admitted: "Although I don't know what business they plan to do, what is certain is that this is definitely a unique business, and it must only be possible in that special place." I guess it's a new type of energy or something that can definitely cause a huge change in the structure of the economy, otherwise he wouldn't have gone to jail to protect it. ”

Listening to this pile of analysis, Zhao Li couldn't help but secretly give a thumbs up in his heart. No wonder Kang Hongyuan is so actively planning to go out of the mountain, so it is. It's just a clue that you can't see a shadow at all, and in the eyes of a scheming politician like them, it is a huge opportunity for a resurgence. If it is really what Kang Hongyuan said, which can have an impact on the social and economic structure, then it is almost certain that Kang Hongyuan, who has made such a huge "contribution" and political achievements during his tenure, will have a lot of capital in his future career.

"Then do you think I should promise him and give them assurance?" There is Kang Hongyuan, an old fox, and he has already made it clear that he will soon get back and leave, so if he doesn't take the opportunity to squeeze his brain power, Zhao Like is unwilling.

"From my and James' standpoints, of course you should say yes." Kang Hongyuan looked at Zhao Li with a smile, as if he was laughing at his unwisdom in asking this question.

After listening to Kang Hongyuan's answer, Zhao Li's face turned red, knowing that he had asked the wrong question. Since Kang Hongyuan wants to take advantage of this opportunity to take the position, then of course he will support James's activities. Then, accordingly, you will definitely have to promise and make a guarantee. It's just that these are all considered from other people's standpoints, and Zhao Li should consider them from his own standpoint.

"Why me?" Zhao Li still didn't understand why James had to make a guarantee from Zhao Li. Although Zhao Li is the military commander here, he is only a small lieutenant, and he can easily transfer himself with a random order from above. Even if he gives a guarantee, can Zhao Li still guarantee that the follow-up officers can also be protected according to the promise he promised?

"That's because you've never thought about your own power." Kang Hongyuan looked at Zhao Li with a smile, as if looking at an unpolished rough diamond.

139. Political endorsements

This is the second time in one day that Zhao Li has heard outsiders talk about his strength. This also puzzled Zhao Li.

My own power? Zhao Li stretched out his hands and looked at his hands. Although Zhao Li is much stronger than when he joined the army, Zhao Li is not a proud and arrogant person, and Zhao Li knows how many catties he has. has not reached the invincible situation in the world, whether it is James or Kang Hongyuan, one by one, it seems that he is a solid backer.

It is by no means Zhao Li's own strength, it can only be the power that Zhao Li has. It's just that, even if everyone in the Golden Five-Star Barracks is dead set on themselves, and all of them have reached the standard of excellent soldiers, at best, they are only a small team of less than two hundred people. It is estimated that even the number of people in a scattered territory of the Tiger Organization is not as good, is it really that strong, can James and Kang Hongyuan look at each other differently?

The only thing that can be explained is the force behind it. Zhao Li's mind immediately flashed the image of an unruly old man looking at the sea on the metal platform of the prison, eating stinky tofu with top red wine and caviar. And it seems that after the retirement of the old prison warden, because of the prison robbery, the military removed several senior generals at the level of military district commanders. Is such a great energy dependent on yourself?

"Is this my power?" Zhao Li asked himself a little confused. When he thought of the old prison warden, Zhao Li thought of another question, if it weren't for his old man's reason, would he have earned a first-class Red Star Medal for his insignificant contribution to discovering the disabling virus? The biggest possibility is that if you stay on a marginal planet, you will only send one or two people to take things away, and as for what happens in the future, it will never have anything to do with you.

"Hey, what do you want?" Kang Hongyuan looked at Zhao Li standing in front of him in a daze, and couldn't help but push him. This push also made Zhao Li wake up from some confusion.

"Are you really optimistic about my strength?" Zhao Li was still a little reluctant to give up and asked.

"It seems that you are underestimating yourself." Kang Hongyuan suddenly smiled: "Sit down, let's have a good talk." ”

Holding the water cup in his hand, Zhao Li didn't have the heart to drink water, just watched Kang Hongyuan finish all this, and then asked: "Do you really think that I have the power to give guarantees?" ”

"Of course!" Kang Hongyuan admitted without thinking: "After you destroy the Black Prison, the military has become a decisive force in the Golden Five Star. Don't you think that the attitude of those people towards the military has improved a lot lately? ”

This is a fact, since the last time he gave the credit to the people of the municipal axe, Zhao Li has often received some regular greetings from the municipal axe. But Zhao Li attributed this reason to the fact that they needed Wen Tianming, the culprit, to prove their greatest merits, for fear that the military would detain them, so they would have a good relationship with each other, and it would be easy to say when the time came. Listening to Kang Hongyuan's meaning now, this is not the case at all.

"James and I are both optimistic about the military's local strength, especially your future." Kang Hongyuan said bluntly: "Moreover, I also need your help!" ”

"Need my help?" Zhao Li was a little confused, Kang Hongyuan was a figure who wanted to turn the clouds in the political arena, how could he think of asking for his own support. What can I support him? Military support?

"That's right, it's military support!" It seems that there is still some blame for Zhao Li for not figuring out the key to this, Kang Hongyuan has some changes in tone, and he hates the appearance of iron not becoming steel.

"The political game, sometimes, is the naked confrontation reflected in the strength." Kang Hongyuan began to give Zhao Li a political lesson: "How much strength you have, how much weight you have to speak, this is the political reality, something more realistic than those bandits grabbing territory." So, I implore you, be my backing for military power here, and I will be your political spokesperson! ”

The last sentence, Kang Hongyuan said something unprecedentedly formal and serious, which caught Zhao Li off guard.

"Is this appropriate? Isn't it the separation of military and government? The military should not meddle in local affairs. Zhao Li was very embarrassed in the face of Kang Hongyuan's request, so he could only find reasons for himself. In other words, he is not yet mentally prepared to become Kang Hongyuan's military foundation.

"Which of those politicians in Jin Wuxing is not the spokesperson of the surrounding forces?" Kang Hongyuan laughed contemptuously: "As soon as the black prison falls, there will be a big reshuffle of the political axe, can't you see this?" As he spoke, the conversation changed: "However, those people are too amateurish to play politics, so they can't hold their breath, they don't even know how to create a stable and prosperous situation, and it's too easy to deal with them." How about it, are you interested in being a mastermind behind the Golden Five Star Region? ”

As soon as Kang Hongyuan's words came out, Zhao Li was even more uneasy. Just figuring out James's general intentions, another Kang Hongyuan ran out. If Kang Hongyuan wants to make a mistake, he will make a few random moves, it will definitely be the kind that will turn the world upside down, and James will not be able to catch up. As Kang Hongyuan said, if he participates in the politics here, within a few months, I believe that the Golden Five Star City will definitely become Kang Hongyuan's Golden Five Star City.

But then again, those armed drug trafficking forces outside are not for decoration, if someone who does not agree with them comes to power, maybe within a few days, Kang Hongyuan will become a corpse. Therefore, Kang Hongyuan urgently needs the support of Zhao Li and the military. With the support of the military and Zhao Li, who are now pivotal, Kang Hongyuan will be able to make great achievements in Jinwuxing City, otherwise, everything will only be a flash in the pan.

In other words, what Kang Hongyuan wants depends on Zhao Li's meaning. This is a feeling that Zhao Li has never imagined, let alone tried. Being able to remotely control a politician of Kang Hongyuan's level, that kind of vanity, made Zhao Li feel a little excited as soon as he thought about it, and his body trembled slightly.

The whole body seemed to be filled with an indescribable excitement, Zhao Li forcibly suppressed his excitement, and said in as calm a tone as possible: "I want to think about it." After saying these words, he quickly threw down the water cup in his hand and turned away, leaving Kang Hongyuan alone with an unfathomable smile in place.

Until he returned to his office, Zhao Li was in that restless mood. never thought that he would one day have the opportunity to be a behind-the-scenes man, and this feeling made Zhao Li feel as if he was one step closer to the old prison warden. After breathing hard and performing basic fitness for two weeks in a row, I couldn't suppress the excitement.

"Ah Die, you say, can I control Golden Five Star City?" At this time, the only person who can share his feelings with himself is Li Mengdie. Holding Li Mengdie in his arms, Zhao Li asked casually.

"Okay!" Li Mengdie didn't seem to understand what Zhao Li was saying, but just subconsciously answered.

"Do you know what I'm talking about?" Zhao Li heard Li Mengdie's answer, but he was a little dissatisfied.

"Of course I do!" Li Mengdie was not the slightest confused: "Isn't it because the military is now very strong and prestigious, so you want to support a spokesperson for the political axe?" This kind of thing is up to you, and it's not a big deal. ”

Zhao Li was sweating wildly, Li Mengdie almost said Zhao Li's plan in one mouthful, and couldn't help but let Zhao Li pull Li Mengdie in his arms over, looking at her delicate face: "How do you know this?" ”

"There is such a curriculum in the school for the gifted, and the elementary course is a compulsory course, and if you are interested in this aspect, you can develop in this direction." Li Mengdie was not surprised at all by this: "Sister Christine has majored in this course, and when it is combined with her soul-snatching hook, when she makes a move, it is even more powerful." ”

I never thought that the genius school still taught this, and Zhao Li couldn't help but give a thumbs up to the curriculum arrangers in the genius school. It is not unreasonable that a small school can make the entire traditional military regard it as a thorn in the flesh.

"Do you think that's appropriate?" Since Li Mengdie knew what was going on here, Zhao Li might as well ask her opinion.

"Do you have the right spokesperson?" Before answering Zhao Li's question, Li Mengdie first asked a question.

"Yes!" Zhao Li replied, thought about it, and added: "Very suitable spokesperson." ”

"Does he have the same interests as yours and is capable enough to run these things, and does he have enough skills to control them?" A series of questions, if it were replaced by a person who didn't know Li Mengdie's details, he would definitely think that Li Mengdie was also a master of playing politics. Thinking about the problem so comprehensively, what is not a master?

"Basically, for the time being, none of this is a problem." Zhao Li can only answer for the time being, there is absolutely no shortage of ability and skill Kang Hongyuan, but it is this consistent interest, which is relatively troublesome. For the time being, it seems that the goals of the two are roughly the same, Kang Hongyuan wants to take the throne, Zhao Li hopes to have more benefits for the people here, and he can also make his incognito power more, there is no conflict for the time being, but who knows what development will be in the future?

"So, most importantly, do you have the power to restrain him?" Finally, Li Mengdie asked the most critical question.

"For the time being, in this place of Golden Five Stars, there is!" Zhao Li can only add a lot of conditions to be sure. However, when he thought of Kang Hongyuan's mysterious intelligence gathering ability, even Zhao Li himself was wondering, did he really have the power to restrain Kang Hongyuan? Is there really one?

"Then do it!" Li Mengdie deserves to have graduated from a genius school, and her decision is much faster than Zhao Li: "As long as you cooperate with him and can maximize the benefits in the current situation, then do it." As for the future, who knows what the situation will be in the future, and there will be times when the brothers will turn against each other, not to mention the two sides of the cooperation. ”

These statements are familiar, Zhao Li can't help but wonder, has Li Mengdie had nothing to do recently, and he is listening to the indoctrination of Kang Hongyuan? Why is her statement exactly the same as what Kang Hongyuan said to herself before? Or is politics essentially the same, the same everywhere?

Zhao Li felt very ashamed, as if he had too many things to think about, but he didn't even have the decisive spirit of Li Mengdie. But Li Mengdie is obviously different from Zhao Li, her whole mind, except for cultivation, is on Zhao Li, she doesn't have to care about so many complicated things, and naturally she doesn't need to have a lot of considerations. At this point, Li Mengdie is happier than Zhao Li.

Unable to help it, Zhao Li began to imagine another situation. What happens if you don't say yes? Will the financier James said continue to provide funds to Jade? Even if funds are provided, what should James do when his business is booming in the future and is coveted by various forces?

James has invested a lot of money, and he hasn't even grabbed the drug territory, once this thing doesn't work, even if he wants to do the drug business again, under normal circumstances, he won't be able to take a sufficient share. It is very likely that, with James' surname, armed turf grabbing will begin, and the Golden Five Star region will immediately fall back into the chaos of large-scale armed fighting. This is the last thing Zhao Li wants to see.

Compared to James, the old man Kanghong may be much better, at most he does not go out of the mountain, or nests in the barracks waiting for the next move. However, with Zhao Li's understanding of Kang Hongyuan, he must not stay honestly, and even Zhao Li has a hunch that if this situation really occurs, Kang Hongyuan must have a way to create a situation where Zhao Li has to come forward, and in the end, he is forced to agree. When it comes to the application of conspiracy, the ten Zhao Li together are not Kang Hongyuan's opponents.

Thinking of this, Zhao Li really couldn't judge whether his move to take in Kang Hongyuan was right or wrong. Even if James and Kang Hongyuan are promised, this process is like walking a tightrope, and if you are not careful, it will be a situation of broken bones.

However, this is corresponded to by the great satisfaction of controlling the Golden Five Stars, and the corresponding expectation that a fringe area can be built into an ideal city in its own way.

The power buried deep in Zhao Li's heart raised its head again. Since the last time he was stimulated by the old prison warden, Zhao Li has been running himself silently all the time. It's just that he was unlucky and was relegated to this marginal area, but even so, Zhao Li did not sink, but did a good job here. Speaking of which, Zhao Li still expects to be able to enter a higher level of power one day.

This is a huge opportunity in front of him, maybe he can only control the gold five stars at first, but if James's industry is important enough, then his status in the army will only rise, never fall. And all this seems to be so simple that you can easily get it as long as you nod.

Those who doubt themselves for no reason, Zhao Li must let them know that he is by no means so easily swayed by them. Perhaps, really mastering something, is the best choice.

Once ambition is raised, it is never so easy to press it again. Zhao Li hugged Li Mengdie and gently stroked her slippery hair, but his mind was no longer here, and he flew to the distant Golden Five-Star City.

(To be continued)