In the zero-one base, in the computer room corridor known as "the road to the future," Yang Xiaoqian and Liu Zhongqian were walking side by side. The ground was spotless, but every step they took was so slow, as if they were stuck in a quagmire.
When he reached the end, Yang Xiaoqian stretched out his hands from his trouser pockets and asked softly: "Xiao Liu, you should know the purpose of my visit, right?"
Liu Zhongqian shook his head and nodded, and replied: "I'm not sure, but I guess you are doubtful about Chairman Wen's arrangement."
"What you said is neither right nor wrong. I don't doubt Chairman Moon's decision. I just want to ask the respected Commander Liu, why should you choose me?"
Before Yang Xiaoqian came to Zero One Base, he received a new appointment in the chairman's office.
Soon, China will send troops to the five Central Asian countries to rescue the overseas Chinese in distress, and use force to eliminate all alien creatures that endanger the refugees.
This is of course an excuse. The Russian Federation and the United States Federation will also find similar excuses to send troops abroad. This is a good opportunity to strengthen their voice and control, but any big country with spare power will not let it go easily.
But the situation on the Chinese side is more complicated. The troops going out will not only include the Chinese regular army (the People's Protection Army), but also an irregular army with strong combat capabilities - which can also be called the volunteer army - to accompany them on the expedition.
The composition of this "irregular army" is quite complex, including the hunter base formerly known as Yuanjiang corpse hunters and international mercenaries, Yuanjiang veterans and volunteer soldiers from various places who voluntarily recruited (most of these volunteers are veterans who have demobilized and retired from the defense force) . Yang Xiaoqian has become the top military officer of this army, and the official appointment document will be issued in three days at the latest.
Yang Xiaoqian has always been self-aware and knows his own weight. He knows that his talent in handling local government affairs is higher than his military command ability. Although he has experienced the Yuanjiang Anti-Corpse War and the Nandu Defense War, his ability is not enough. Lead a complex army to fight in a foreign country.
Being engaged in an ever-changing and complex battlefield when it is difficult to maintain a complete logistics chain will place high demands on the military literacy and accumulation of military officers. Yang Xiaoqian does not meet these requirements.
But Chairman Wen chose Yang Xiaoqian to be the commander of this force. It is not difficult to figure out the reason behind this: Liu Yuanzhou must have convinced Chairman Wen.
Therefore, after leaving Zhongnanhai, Yang Xiaoqian rushed to Zero One Base non-stop to seek an explanation.
Faced with Yang Xiaoqian's question, Liu Zhongqian replied without hesitation: "Because you are the best candidate."
"But I don't have the military talent to command a large-scale battle."
"First of all, the war will not end easily. You need to master the ability to command large-scale battles and even dominate wars, so you need to gain experience in larger-scale battlefields. Secondly, no leader is an all-rounder. You can rest assured that you will You have better military advisors with you." Liu Zhongqian said it very politely. This was obviously his own answer, rather than paraphrasing Liu Yuanzhou's original words.
The war will not end easily, and Yang Xiaoqian, as one of the leaders of the awakened ones and also the most powerful awakened person among mankind, cannot always stay in a peaceful environment as a local administrator, so Yang Xiaoqian must become a qualified General, for this he needs the opportunity to command large-scale battles.
This reason made Yang Xiaoqian unable to refute. He walked a few steps in annoyance, then walked back to Liu Zhongqian and said, "I have accepted this appointment, but I want to know, why am I the best candidate? Since Liu Yuanzhou wants to do it for me I should be convinced by the decision, right?”
"Do you still remember that during the Shanghai Annihilation War, you once captured two giant dragons alive in front of the camera that was broadcast live on the entire Internet? It is no exaggeration to say that you are now the most famous awakened person in the world. Nationals of other countries are talking about it. In China, the first three people who often come to mind are Chairman Moon, Premier of the Party, and Chairman Yang." Liu Zhongqian raised his index finger and gave the first reason, "Your face has been firmly remembered by the people of the world, so this is why. The troops you lead have a natural affinity for the refugees who are eager for heroes to come to rescue them. To the newly awakened people in other countries who have not yet joined a big country or a large organization, you are an idol and a god-like existence. , with you leading the expedition, we can absorb more newly awakened people. I think Speaker Yu is also happy to see this result.”
Yang Xiaoqian suddenly realized that Shang Hai's battle with Liu Yuanzhou was just for today to build momentum for him.
"What else?"
"It is now the end of 2011. The provincial CPPCC members have already been replaced in the last election. In the process of solving the mutant crisis, there will be a wide-ranging replacement. In another 12 to 13 months, the national leadership will People may change, of course, or the change may be canceled due to the ongoing war, and the current leadership team will continue to lead China, but..."
"Huh?"
"But the leadership team will change sooner or later. Chairman Moon's health is getting worse day by day under high-intensity work. Once the country's leaders change, the Far Rescue Society with its powerful armed forces will become a 'legacy problem that needs to be solved urgently.' You should be very careful It is clear that China will never allow such an armed force that is not completely controlled by the party and the state to exist in the hinterland of central China.”
"Yeah." Yang Xiaoqian nodded. That's the fact. There's no need to escape. Sooner or later, Yuanjiu will give up its arms. Even after Yang Xiaoqian and Yu Qian can't bring out more benefits - or in other words, can't make more contributions - Yuanjiu will Even the right to legal existence will be lost.
"I think you definitely don't want to see this happen, but the problem must be solved, so it is the best choice for you to take this armed force overseas."
"What do you mean?" Yang Xiaoqian's eyes grew colder. "You want me to take these Yuanjiang compatriots to fight abroad and never let them return to their hometown?"
"No, of course that's not the case. All volunteers have Chinese nationality and can naturally return to the country at any time, but they should not continue to enjoy the legal right to hold ordnance at home. Outside, they are your army, and at home, they are Yuanjiang Citizens.”
"I can accept it if they give up their arms." Yang Xiaoqian was puzzled, "But does Liu Yuanzhou arrange this in the hope that I can have a private army?"
"Not a private army, but a regular army." Liu Zhongqian shook his head and smiled, "But it is not the army of China, but the army of the people of the world, the army of the earth. Do you remember that you once said that sooner or later we will establish the Earth Defense Alliance? Maybe? In your opinion, this is just a joke, but the existence of the Earth Defense Alliance is no less necessary than the community of human destiny proposed by Chairman Wen. "So, maybe I should call you Commander Yang next time we meet. Or, Marshal Yang ”