After the old general gave a brief speech to the guests, he sat down accompanied by his former subordinates and juniors, and the banquet officially began.
The old general was born in the northwest, and the northwest faction is a typical local faction. After ten years of catastrophe, the local factions were almost suppressed.
However, after the reform and opening up, the old general was still alive, and with him as the center, the old northwest clique officials all rallied around him. In recent years, the northwest has also been producing a large number of talents. Although it cannot compare with the power of the Beijing clique and the Shanghai clique, it has also become a republic.
an important political force.
The Northwest Department currently has Gu Mingfan and Wen Zhuonan. Wen Zhuonan is currently the Minister of the Organization Department of the Central Committee of the Republic. It can be said that he has held an important position in the central government. Because of these two people, the Northwest Department stands in the capital and is quite respected and respected.
focus on.
It is precisely because of this that the outside world attaches great importance to the northwest line. It is the most important thing to have someone succeed the old general. The third son of the old general, Fang Luping, is also performing very well in the political arena. The change of leadership may be a prince.
Fang Luping himself has a broad vision. He was born in the northwest group, but he is not limited to the northwest group. He has connections with several current members of the Standing Committee of the Central Committee and is highly valued by the central government. Many people believe that Fang Luping's rise will become the northwest group.
An important opportunity to soar into the sky.
Gu Mingfan arrived at today's birthday banquet, but Wen Zhuonan was unable to attend in person due to work commitments. At the banquet, he would inevitably be ridiculed by Gu Mingfan.
It is well known that the civil and military generals of the northwest line are quarrelsome. Wen Zhuonan is peaceful, has strong ability to control the overall situation, and is well versed in the rules of the officialdom. Gu Mingfan, on the other hand, has obviously acquired the domineering power of the old general. In the military
He is a typical hawk and his usual rhetoric is very tough.
The two usually have quite different views, and Wen Zhuonan always has the upper hand. However, because Gu Mingfan and General Fang have always been at odds with each other, General Fang will always support him at critical moments. Therefore, over the years, he
He and Wenzhuo Nanke are also equally matched, no matter who wins or loses.
General Fang's hawkish style has long been rumored in the Republic.
When the veteran general was serving as the leader of the General Staff, he once went abroad and was asked by a reporter from a southern island country: "A certain island is at least geographically close to the slave country. Why does the Republic insist that this island is the territory of the Republic?"
The old general laughed at that time and said: "Geographically speaking, Nubian Country is also close to the Republic!"
The old general’s remarks caused an uproar in international debates. The theory of republic hegemony began to be widely discussed by politicians in Western countries, and the theory of republic threat also set off an upsurge.
At that time, the Republic was in a critical period of economic development, and the domestic diplomatic strategy was mainly to keep things secretive. The old general’s remarks were definitely extremely unfavorable in terms of diplomacy. At that time, the domestic Sheep Faction figures were very critical of the old general’s remarks.
Yan Na was very dissatisfied.
He believed that the old general was not consistent with the central government and that the matter had been raised to the level of politics and the overall situation. He believed that the old general should no longer hold senior military positions.
At that time, Mr. Fang banged the table at the Military Commission meeting and scolded his mother. This matter finally came to the head of the Southern Inspection Patrol. The head of the Southern Inspection Patrol said: "It is very useful to keep your power secret and not to pretend to be a fool. When necessary, give them a blow."
necessary.
If Fang Qinglin just talks about it with words, he is already petty. If necessary, we can set up cannons to help him."
The leader of the Southern Inspection Tour also criticized the sheep faction in the country: "Striving for a peaceful development environment does not mean being servile. The core of fighting for is fighting. Fighting means fighting. Some countries will not be able to improve if you don't fight. When necessary, give them
A necessary lesson, this is the correct way for us to fight for peace!"
The head of the Southern Patrol expressed his position, and the domestic military and political circles suddenly became silent. What is strange is that the Western media also became silent, and the facts are very clear. In particular, the president of a certain country once threatened to ask the Republic to apologize.
After the leader of the Southern Inspection Tour finished his speech, he came to the Republic for a goodwill visit. Because of that incident, the Republic's diplomacy not only did not narrow down, but became wider and wider.
General Fang's outstanding performance also won him a high reputation among the people and the military. The impact can be said to be far-reaching.
Old General Fang has now retired, and now Gu Mingfan has reached the same high position as he did back then. Foreign media are also talking about the close relationship between Gu Mingfan and the old general. Gu Mingfan is the successor and inheritor of the old general.
, very popular abroad.
"Old Wen is doing great now! He has been very busy all day long, and this time he went to Europe again! Does he think that he can appoint and remove the new rotating president of the European Union?" Gu Mingfan started a fight at the wine table.
Said. His attitude was very clear. He was very unhappy that Wen Zhuonan did not come to attend the old general’s birthday party!
Apart from the old general, he is the biggest person on this table. There are also several lieutenant generals and major generals, who are the backbone of the key military forces in the northwest. They are the most fearful of ancient Mingfan. Among those who are engaged in politics, Fang Luping
The leader, they also knew Gu Mingfan's cannon personality, no one dared to talk to him, it would be boring for them.
The atmosphere at the dinner table was very strange. Fang Lianjie, who had been serving the old general, was standing behind the old general, watching and listening in all directions.
As the most outstanding young man of the younger generation of the Fang family, Fang Lianjie was already in his twenties and already had the rank of lieutenant colonel, and he led troops in the garrison, which is known as the main force of the Republic and the elite of the elite. Fang Lianjie himself
Excellent quality is the most commendable quality of the younger generation of soldiers.
In the capital, Fang Lianjie is known as the Fang family's little tiger. His official career has been included in the core affairs of the northwest department, and this is why he has the opportunity to stand behind the old general.
In a family like the Fang family, the rules are very strict. Being able to be close to the old man is an honor and a symbol of being valued. Fang Lianjie was able to surpass his uncle and stay with the old general at the birthday banquet. This shows the family's respect for the old general.
its attention.
Of course, at this kind of banquet, the old general was surrounded by big men who were dominating one party, and he was not qualified to sit there. He could only stand at the back and watch with cold eyes. These people usually stayed in separate areas, but today they gathered around the same table.
A battle of wits and competition among the elites of the Republic.
He was a little excited, a little excited, and most of all he was envious. He dreamed that one day he would have the opportunity to occupy a seat at this table. At that time, life would be truly comfortable.
"Xiaojie..." the old general suddenly spoke. Fang Lianjie was stunned and hurriedly stepped forward and said, "Master and..."
"What exactly did you say about Xiao Qi just now?" the old general asked.
Fang Luping on the side said hurriedly: "Father, Wanqi is a willful child. The Liao family's child is his childhood sweetheart, and now he has a successful career, but she just doesn't like him. The most charming..."
The old general glared at Fang Luping. Fang Luping immediately realized that his father had not allowed him to speak. He hurriedly shut up and winked at Fang Lianjie. Fang Lianjie said: "Grandpa, my sister is a bit crazy. She has found a boyfriend. It is said that he is a little boy."
of township cadres.
What happened this time was that my sister gave money to her boyfriend, which made the local Commission for Discipline Inspection realize something was wrong and investigate him..."
"Wan Qi just called me!" Gu Mingfan said in a buzzing tone, "I asked my secretary to call the people below and tell them not to make things up out of thin air. This matter has something to do with Xiao Qi."
"Brother Gu!"
Fang Luping rushed to Gu Mingfan, and Gu Mingfan snorted coldly and said: "Lu Ping, I know you and Fang Zhuonan's Xiao Jiujiu, you think it is an opportunity to get closer to the Liao family, and I have no objection to this. But if you want to engage in nepotism,
If he goes against Xiao Qi's wishes to please the Liao family, then I, Gu Mingfan, will slap the table and scold her.
The old chairman said that people must have backbone, are we any worse than others? Is there any need to use nepotism? Besides, I have seen that boy from the Liao family, no, he looks like a girl..."
Fang Luping's expression changed and he coughed repeatedly. If he said this in front of his father, he would definitely be criticized. What his father hated most was doing these troublesome things.
The old general's expression remained unchanged. He looked back at Fang Lianjie calmly and said, "What do you think?"
Fang Lianjie said: "Grandpa, even if my sister doesn't marry Liao Zheyu, she can't find a Chu Jiang mess. I think my sister understands this truth. She just had a rebellious mentality and deliberately made this show.
Otherwise, I think we should let my sister come to the capital."
The old general didn't say anything and pointed to the tea cup on the table. Fang Lianjie quickly picked up the cup. The old general suddenly raised his cane and smashed the cup to the ground with a bang. The whole banquet hall heard the sound.
Everyone looked here. The old general slowly stood up. Fang Lianjie's face turned pale with fright.
"Tong Xiaoli!" the old general shouted.
On the left hand side of the table, a tall general suddenly stood up from his chair, with two stars on his shoulders. It was none other than Tong Xiaoli, the commander of the Central Plains Military Region. He said loudly: "Here we come!"
The old general raised his crutch and pointed the end of it at Fang Lianjie: "I'll hand him over to you. You take him to the Central Plains and demobilize the most basic troops. If you don't want the main force, just intervene in the reserve force!"
Tong Xiaoli's expression changed and he said: "Old General..."
Fang Lianjie was also confused, wondering what he said wrong!
"That's it. I'm telling you, don't get special with him. Gu Mingfan, you have to supervise this matter!" The old general is over ninety years old. He was still senile just now, but now his aura and the aura in his conversation are...
The prestige has not diminished at all.
"Yes!" Tong Xiaoli and Gu Mingfan replied at the same time. When the matter reached this point, they both knew that the old general had made up his mind!
Tong Xiaoli looked at Fang Lianjie with a complicated expression, even a little sympathetic, while Gu Mingfan was laughing and grinning at Fang Lianjie, as if he was very happy, while Fang Lianjie had a grimace on his face and felt like crying!
