District 9

Chen Zhongren sat in the dim hall, looking at his son, and suddenly felt a sense of exhaustion and the hero's twilight.

Since the civil war, the Chen clique has actually been divided. First, Chen Jun became independent, then Jiujiang City was destroyed, and the people below were in doubt. If they chose to continue fighting, the Chen family would need to pin the fate of the whole family on the Zhou family, who was once their opponent. And once defeated, the outcome would be obvious.

But if he doesn't fight, Chen Zhongren is somewhat unwilling to accept it. He has been wise and glorious for half his life, and has made it all the way to the present, but he has to go down as a war criminal. It is really not safe at this late age, and it is also fatal for him. Ordinary people may be fighting for a day's food and clothing, but for those who stand at the forefront of history, sometimes they are fighting for a breath.

Fatigue spread throughout his body. Chen Zhongren looked at his son and said after a long silence: "You can stay in Nanhu. Let me think about what you said carefully."

These words were full of temptation. Chen Jun was already independent. How could he stay in Nanhu with six guards and soldiers? What about the troops?

Chen Jun looked at his father and replied bluntly: "When I came here, I told the generals below that if I don't go back, the troops will go directly to Jiujiang and follow the command of the coalition forces."

Chen Zhongren was stunned for a while, then suddenly laughed: "Okay, you are determined to stand with the coalition forces."

"Dad, I stand for the Chen family." Chen Jun said firmly, "This has never changed."

Chen Zhongren closed his eyes: "Go away and let me think about it again."

Chen Jun stood up slowly: "Dad, aside from the self-interest factor, from a moral point of view, your attitude is also directly related to whether tens of millions of people in Nanhu City... will be harmed by the war. You are a leader, and you are not a trivial person. Home, but also for everyone!"

Chen Zhongren did not reply.

"I'm waiting for your news." After saying that, Chen Jun turned and left.

Chen Zhongren sat in the dimly lit room and said after a long pause: "...Go back to the headquarters."

…

About an hour later.

As soon as Chen Zhongren returned to the headquarters building, a guard officer came to report that Chen Zhongqi had brought many generals with him and asked for an audience.

After Chen Zhongren flushed his face in the bathroom, he saw everyone in the lounge.

The two parties sat down, Chen Zhongqi put his hands in his hands and asked his eldest brother bluntly: "Commander, is Xiaojun back?"

Chen Zhongren looked at him and asked, "How do you know?"

"There was an assassination incident near the port. The military intelligence officer reported to me that Xiaojun may be involved in the matter." Chen Zhongqi replied accurately: "I thought, if he wants to enter the city, it must be to see you."

"Well, I've seen him before. He's been gone for a while." Chen Zhongren nodded and admitted.

After finishing his words, before Chen Zhongqi could speak, the two generals next to him immediately spoke out to persuade him: "Commander-in-Chief, you can't listen to Chen Jun's slander! He has been completely brainwashed by Qin Yu and has completely ignored us Chen The department is dead or alive...I just want to get merit."

"Yes, Commander-in-Chief, as this time comes, your will should become firmer." Another person also advised: "What you guys have done today has already cost your own life and fortune, and the alliance will have Gu Taixian and others. The ending...is enough to warn us."

Chen Zhongren looked at everyone expressionlessly: "Then tell me, if we continue to fight, how can the Chen faction ensure that the coalition forces do not reach Nanhu?"

"I have contacted the Zhou clique and discussed with them the future deployment of our two troops in the southern battlefield." Chen Zhongqi immediately answered: "We all believe that if Nanhu and Luhuai want to be stable, they must Let’s deal with Xiaojun’s rebels first… Only when the inside is clean can we all concentrate our efforts to fight against the coalition forces.”

"Then how can we deal with this group of rebels?" Chen Zhongren asked again.

"The main force in Nanhu City will be dispatched, and then the troops will be withdrawn from the direction of Jiujiang to block the perimeter." Chen Zhongqi replied in a smooth voice: "...if necessary, our naval warships and the Zhou Dynasty naval warships will They can provide fire support to our combat troops near the inner harbor. Although Chen Jun has a lot of troops, it is difficult to resist the encirclement and suppression of the navy and the army... In addition... Chen Jun's generals, although they are all new officers , but after all, they are all talents from our Chen department... I am personally confident that when Chen Jun is at a disadvantage, he can instigate some people and troops to come over."

"Have you finished the fight?" Chen Zhongren looked at his younger brother and asked.

"After the battle, we can give up some defense areas on the north side of Nanhu and hand them over to the Zhou Clan to send troops to garrison." Chen Zhongqi said calmly.

When Chen Zhongren heard this, his face was expressionless, but he already understood a lot of things in his heart, that is, Chen Zhongqi's anti-allied attitude was very firm.

"Commander, now that things have come to this, we can no longer hesitate. We must first settle down the enemy before going abroad!" Chen Zhongqi also advised: "If we don't deal with the rebels under Chen Jun, Nanhu will always be in danger of being breached."

After Chen Zhongren thought for a long time, he stood up slowly and said: "You immediately dispatch Chen Zihui and He Donglai from the advance corps. Chen Feng and others return to Nanhu for a meeting. Let's urgently discuss the issue of Chen Jun's corps. If we want to fight, we must do it quickly. , we must take advantage of Qin Yu not sending troops from Jiujiang to resolve the battle."

When everyone saw that Chen Zhongren had made his decision, everyone had smiles on their faces.

"Yes, I'll make arrangements right away."

After the conversation ended, Chen Zhongqi led the people away, but after leaving the headquarters building, there was no smile on his face.

"Go back, hold a video conference, and notify the Navy's Staff Officer Wang to come over. I have something to tell him." Chen Zhongqi ordered.

…

In Jiujiang City, inside the coalition combat headquarters.

Ma Laoer ate the boiled mutton and said to Qin Yu with sweat on his face: "Xu Hancheng has already ran back to Luhuai. He was so angry that he rushed into the ICU and breathed two pounds of oxygen. He cursed Chen Zhongqi as a cerebral palsy commander. Decision-making and lack of courage.”

"You know all about this?" Lin Cheng was a little surprised.

"...The second brother's military intelligence network is now spread across three major districts. Even if he just wants to know what Xu Hancheng's little wife is wearing, it is probably not difficult." Li Zhan commented rudely.

"You are so obscene, Commander Li!" Ma Laoer replied speechlessly: "You must not deify me. Otherwise, if one day Commander Qin fails to complete the task he asked me to do, I will not be able to step down."

The one-armed commander Qin Yu said calmly while eating mutton: "Hey, since you are so awesome, then quickly help me find out whether Zhou Xingli is our biggest informant."

"Ha ha!"

Everyone laughed.

After Jiujiang City was destroyed, everyone felt relieved. At least the overall atmosphere of the coalition forces was not as depressing as before.