Hearing Xue Weifeng's question, Yang Liren was stunned for a moment.

Among the five eighth-level grandmasters, Xue Weifeng was the oldest. When he was promoted to the eighth level grandmaster, Zhang Zijing and Hu Minghui had only been practicing for a few years. Moreover, he has been serving in the army. Therefore, it is impossible for him to have a chance to fight with the two.

And Yang Liren, although he is younger than Zhang Zijing and Hu Minghui, his cultivation speed is faster than the two, and he has the opportunity to fight or learn from each other in theory.

Although Yang Liren didn't know Xue Weifeng's intentions, he still replied truthfully: "Yes, yes." That was a long time ago, though. At that time, the two of them were only sixth-level Force Masters, and I was even lower, only a fifth-level high-level. ”

Xue Weifeng said: "Do you feel that there are similarities between the exercises of the two of them?"

Yang Liren thought about it, shook his head, and said, "No." ”

Xue Weifeng asked again: "Do you think the two of them are weird?"

Yang Liren didn't think about it, and immediately nodded. He had always found the two odd.

His talent and qualifications are among the best, he has had the support of his family or master since he was a child, and he has to fight to the death, I don't know how much suffering he has suffered, how many sins he has suffered, how many hurdles he has passed, and thousands of troops have crossed the single-plank bridge before he was promoted to the eighth-level grandmaster.

And Zhang Zijing and Hu Minghui, their talents are not good, their qualifications are not good, and their exercises are not good, so they relied on their luck against the sky and were also promoted to eighth-level grandmasters, where can they be reasonable?

This is like a scholar, from childhood to adulthood, every day of study, every exam is one of the best, three years of high school, brushed countless questions, the papers stacked up higher than their own, hard work, only to be admitted to Wudaokou Technical College.

When the results were reported, I saw that my classmate, who had been dangling on the 60-point line since he was a child and had never scored a full score once, was also admitted to PBC Technical College!

Moreover, there is not just one such student, but two!

Faced with such a situation, Xueba's first reaction in his heart was that if it wasn't for "there must be something wrong with these two kids", it would be abnormal!

The next second reaction of normal people must be "These two boys used to pretend on purpose, right, in fact, they are geniuses and gods that are rare in a thousand years?"

After getting a negative answer, the third reaction of normal people is, "Did these two boys become college entrance examination immigrants and move their hukou to the Ali no man's land on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau?"

Or "These two boys' father/mother/aunt/uncle/grandparents/grandparents/seven aunts and eight aunts, is it a leader who can't be named?"

Of course, this is just a metaphor.

For Yang Liren, it is absolutely impossible not to be suspicious of Zhang Zijing and Hu Minghui. Therefore, he agrees with Xue Weifeng's question.

Xue Weifeng said: "Didn't we say before, after this beast tide, Hu Minghui and Zhang Zijing want to take a group of people to explore the core area of the Great Wilderness. You think about whether there is a suitable person and arrange for one to go in. I'll arrange one on my side too, and we'll take care of each other. ”

Yang Liren nodded, and asked again, "Chen Laodao, do you still know me?"

Xue Weifeng thought for a while, shook his head and said, "No need." We sent people to observe and understand, and it was not a dangerous task. I know it, but it's not good. ”

Yang Liren nodded.

Xue Weifeng said: "Regarding the new defense line, the amount of money required is definitely an astronomical amount, even if it is apportioned over the next hundred years, it is not a small amount. ”

"The budget and expenditure of the army, basically, 'what a head, how big a hat to wear', is not rich at all. The special funds of the Military and Political Commission have been almost spent, and it is impossible to squeeze out so much money. ”

Yang Liren understood. But he nodded and didn't speak, waiting for Xue Weifeng's next words.

Xue Weifeng continued: "I think this money should be included in the overall budget. However, this will need to be discussed by parliament and finally the great regent will need to sign a decree. It's a ridiculous thing. It may not be possible to do it in three or five years. ”

"Wang Weilin of the Ministry of Homeland Defense is an honest man who works diligently, but he is a little difficult to dance with long sleeves. I'm going to let him move somewhere. ”

Wang Weilin is a close confidant of Yang Liren, and he has served for many years before he becomes the minister of homeland defense. Until now, there has been no dereliction of duty. Now, for the sake of the new defense line project, Xue Weifeng wants him to give up the minister's throne!

This made Yang Liren very unhappy.

Everyone is an eighth-level grandmaster, with equal status, and no one can command anyone. It was only because Xue Weifeng was older and senior that he came forward to arrange it to demonstrate his authority.

But when it comes to self-interest, it's not so easy to talk about.

Xue Weifeng had long expected that Yang Liren would be unhappy. He didn't wait for Yang Liren to raise objections, and continued: "Xia Xianglei of the General Staff Department is not young anymore. I'm going to let him take a back seat early and become the dean of the military academy. Wang Weilin was transferred to the General Staff Department as the head of the department, how about it?"

Yang Liren was taken aback. Xia Xianglei is Xue Weifeng, a cronie who was pulled up with one hand. In order to arrange Wang Weilin, he actually asked Xia Xianglei to go to the Military Academy to be the dean!

Although both of them hold the rank of general, their functions and powers are very different! From the head of the military command system to the president of the military academy with no sense of existence, what will Xia Xianglei think? Is he willing to give up his political future?

In order to promote the passage of this new line of defense bill, Xue Weifeng actually had to give up his right-hand man, is it worth it?

Yang Liren glanced at Xue Weifeng, and saw that there was only calm in his eyes, and he suddenly felt ashamed in his heart.

Xue Weifeng did this completely for the country, without any selfish distractions. And he still thinks about rights, gains and losses. I'm ashamed.

Yang Lidao: "I have no opinion on Xue Shuai's arrangement. However, who is Xue Shuai going to let lead this matter?"

Xue Weifeng said a name very calmly, "Ding Chengshan." ”

Yang Liren was even more surprised.

He pondered for a moment and said, "This person's ability is acceptable, but his character is really not good. Speculation and suppression of dissidents, she did not fall behind. Put him in such an important position, isn't Xue Shuai afraid, he won't be able to lose his tail in the future?"

Xue Weifeng said: "Yang Shuai's evaluation of this person is to the point. So I'm relieved. However, for now, it is necessary to temporarily rely on his abilities and connections. I can only give him some sweetness first. Don't worry, with you and me for a day, he will never be able to make any big waves. ”

Yang Liren thought for a while and said, "Okay." Just do what Xue Shuai said. ”

Wang Xiaotian and Cao Lianyou were happily eating sweet and sour pork ribs, and Zhou Ziheng came back in a hurry. From the fence in front of the passage, he soared straight into the sky and landed at the door of the room where they were eating.

When Zhou Ziheng saw Wang Xiaotian, he immediately said to him with a serious face: "Xiaotian, remember, no matter who comes for a while, you will never be able to promise you any conditions!

Wang Xiaotian saw that Zhou Ziheng had a fierce face, and he couldn't figure out what was going on, so he could only nod his head in agreement.

Zhou Ziheng's face softened and said, "This is a good boy." Eat fast, eat fast. Prepare as soon as you finish eating. I have a hunch that the beast tide will come soon. ”

Zhou Ziheng said, sat down, picked up a pair of chopsticks and ate it. After a while, Wu Ling'er brought two more plates of steaming dishes and sent them over.

The four of them quickly swept through the storm and wiped out all the food.

Zhou Ziheng just wiped his mouth when he heard someone outside: "General Counselor Zhou is good, the contemptible Hu Minghui came to visit, can you come in?"

Zhou Ziheng immediately gave Wang Xiaotian a look. Wang Xiaotian immediately came to his senses and nodded again and again.

Zhou Ziheng got up, jumped directly from the fence, turned in the air and turned to the exit passage, walked over quickly, opened the gate, and said to Hu Minghui with a smile on his face: "Grandmaster Hu is here, and it is rude and rude. ”

Hu Minghui smiled and waved his hand, "Where, where." It was I who came uninvited, and I took the liberty of it. I also ask for General Counsellor Zhou's forgiveness. ”

"Don't dare, don't dare. It is a contemptible honor for Grandmaster Hu to come. Please. ”

Zhou Ziheng invited Hu Minghui to a clean room.

In addition to the rooms where weapons are placed and used for observation, there are many rooms with tables, chairs, beds, stools, cupboards, cabinets and other daily necessities, as well as first-aid, treatment and ward facilities, as well as kitchens, dining rooms, warehouses and other rooms. It can meet the living needs of hundreds of people.

This is still a place that can be opened without any permissions.

Zhou Ziheng estimated that with Wang Xiaotian's fourth-level authority, he could also open a secret door below and enter a more core area. It's just that they're busy fending off the beast tide now, and they don't have time to explore.

The two sat down separately, and Zhou Ziheng brought a tea set to cook tea for Hu Minghui.

Hu Minghui looked at Zhou Ziheng skillfully boiling water and washing cups, and said, "General Counselor Zhou." How expensive can you be?"

Zhou Ziheng said: "The bad guy is very lazy, he just got up, he should have just washed up and eaten." Sect Master Hu is here for the sake of the inferior disciples?"

Although Zhou Ziheng said carelessly, Hu Minghui still heard the meaning of vigilance in his words, he smiled slightly, and said, "Not all." I'm here to help you defend against the tide of beasts. By the way, see the noble feet. ”

Zhou Ziheng was stunned for a moment, and the action of washing the cup also stopped. He was puzzled and said, "You said you want to sit here?"

Hu Minghui nodded, "Actually, let's talk about sitting down, it's a bit of a boast." General Counselor Zhou's soldiers are strong and strong, but in fact, they are not inferior to me. I'm here mainly to help take care of the point, in case you can't keep busy, there are a few fish that can be handed over to me. ”

Zhou Ziheng continued to clean the cup and said, "The previous beast tide, isn't it very dangerous?"

Hu Minghui pondered for a moment and said, "It's very dangerous. Because there are so many monsters. Once caught in the beast tide, even an eighth-level grandmaster would have to work hard to get out. Moreover, cultivators below the sixth level have almost no power to protect themselves. ”

Zhou Ziheng said: "The inferior disciples are only at the fifth level now, isn't that very dangerous? I still took advantage of the fact that the beast tide did not come, and quickly arranged for them to go back." ”

Hu Minghui waved his hand and said, "That's not it." As long as they don't get out of the tower, the beast tide can't help them. Besides, isn't there still me? ”

Zhou Ziheng actually wanted to find a reason to separate Wang Xiaotian. He had a hunch that Hu Minghui came this time, and nine times out of ten, he came for Wang Xiaotian. His purpose, which should have been related to rapid-fire guns.

Hu Minghui said: "You are tall enough to come out and meet me, an old man?"

Zhou Ziheng poured two cups of tea, offered a cup to Hu Minghui with both hands, and said, "Sect Master Hu will stay away, I will call the inferior disciple." ”

Hu Minghui took the teacup and said, "There is General Counsellor Lao." ”

Zhou Ziheng went out for a while, and then brought Wang Xiaotian and Cao Lianyou over.

When Hu Minghui saw Wang Xiaotian and Cao Lianyou, he immediately stood up and praised: "The chief counselor really has a vision, and he is really the dragon and phoenix among people." This little girl's talent and qualifications are on par with your noble feet, who is she?"

Wang Xiaotian couldn't help but be proud when he heard Hu Minghui praise him. Hearing Hu Minghui ask Cao Lianyou, he just wanted to introduce him, but Cao Lianyou preemptively said: "My name is Cao Lianyou, I am the teacher's student, and Brother Xiaotian's younger sister." ”

Hu Minghui nodded again and again, and said, "It turned out to be a student of the general counselor, I thought you were his daughter." The General Counsellor should be very happy to accept such a good apprentice from you, right?"

Cao Lianyou immediately nodded, "Of course the teacher is happy. I've been happy for a few days. ”

Cao Lianyou is innocent, lively and cute, which makes Hu Minghui very happy. He took out two walnut-sized jade plaques from his pocket, wearing red ropes on them, handed them to the two of them and said, "Come on, a small toy, for you to play with,"

Cao Lianyou took it, handed one to Wang Xiaotian, took one for herself, hurriedly looked at it on the opposite side, and asked a little strangely: "What is this for?"