nucmednet Chapter 561: The situation is tense and the chips are revealed
Chapter 561: The situation is tense and the chips are revealed
In a dim office at the headquarters of the Second Army of the Southern Government, Chief of Staff Zhao Wei was sitting at his desk, browsing the contents of the telegram with a frown on his face.
Under the light, his face looked even more solemn. Every word and sentence on the telegram shocked him, and the helplessness and despair revealed between the lines made him feel deeply uneasy.
Zhao Wei knew that the meaning of these telegrams was far beyond what words could convey. They not only revealed the life threats faced by Li Jun, Situ Hao and others, but also highlighted how crazy Chang Tai had become.
These generals had to act according to Chang Tai's requirements, otherwise the consequences would be disastrous.
Just as Zhao Wei was lost in thought, a middle-aged man with gray hair and wearing a black Mao suit suddenly appeared in front of him. This man named Cheng Nan took the telegram from Zhao Wei without hesitation and read it carefully. After reading the contents clearly, a sneer appeared at the corner of his mouth.
Cheng Nan was specially sent by Chang Tai to monitor Li Jun, Situ Hao and others. His task was to keep a close eye on their every move and report to Chang Tai immediately if he found any wrong actions or intentions. In this way, the lives of those generals under house arrest were hanging on the edge of a knife and could be lost at any time.
However, Zhao Wei didn't know that the military commander Li Jun, whom he had been thinking about, had already been shot dead by Chang Tai on the day of the meeting.
At this moment, Zhao Wei could only sit silently at his desk, his heart full of worry and uneasiness. He knew that he had to stay alert and be ready to deal with any possible changes. At the same time, he also began to think about how to deal with this situation controlled by Chang Tai and how to protect the safety of himself and his troops.
Cheng Nan continued to stand aside with a sneer, observing Zhao Wei's every move. His eyes revealed a cunning and ruthless look, as if he was calculating his next move.
Zhao Wei was in a dilemma at the moment, and his heart was tormented as if it was burned by fire. He clenched his fists, fine beads of sweat oozed from his forehead, and his eyes were full of helplessness and anxiety. He knew that once the Second Army really went to war with the expeditionary army, it would be an unpredictable disaster, and the safety of tens of thousands of soldiers would be difficult to guarantee. However, if he did not follow Chang Tai's instructions, Li Jun's life would be in danger.
Li Jun is not only a commander for the entire Second Army, but also their soul and spiritual pillar. His leadership ability and personal charm make the soldiers full of admiration and trust in him. Giving up Li Jun is unacceptable to Zhao Wei and the entire Second Army.
Seeing this, Cheng Nan on the side sneered and said, "Why, Chief of Staff Zhao still can't see the situation clearly? If you don't act as required, I'm afraid Commander Li's head will be cut off and hung on the city wall." His words were like a sharp knife, piercing Zhao Wei's heart.
Upon hearing this, Li Jun's nephew Li Meng could no longer suppress his anger. He strode forward and slapped Cheng Nan hard on the cheek, causing Cheng Nan to stagger. Then, he grabbed Cheng Nan by the collar and cursed: "If anything happens to my second uncle, I will make you the first one to be buried with him! Not only will I kill you, I will also kill your entire family and dig up the coffins of your ancestors!" His voice was full of anger and hatred, which made people shudder.
Cheng Nan was stunned by Li Meng's sudden rage. He covered his cheek with a look of surprise in his eyes, but he quickly regained his composure and sneered, "I, Cheng Nan, am just a small figure. I am content to have Commander Li buried with me. If you hit me once, I will have someone kick Commander Li three times. You can try and see if it is me who is having a hard time or your commander who can't hold on first!"
Seeing this, Zhao Wei hurriedly stepped forward and grabbed Li Meng, signaling him to calm down.
He knew that the situation was extremely critical and he could not let his emotions cloud his mind. He took a deep breath, tried to calm himself down, and then said to Cheng Nan: "We will not make any impulsive actions. However, we will never sit idly by and ignore the safety of General Li. Please tell President Chang Tai that we will act according to his request, but he must also ensure the safety of General Li."
Cheng Nan listened to Zhao Wei's words, and a gleam of pride flashed in his eyes. He knew that Chang Tai's move was right, and these troops had now become chess pieces at their mercy. He sneered and nodded, then turned and left, ready to report the situation to Chang Tai.
Watching Cheng Nan's departing back, Li Meng's anger burned like a ignited flame. He angrily kicked over a chair beside him, and the chair drew an arc in the air and fell heavily to the ground with a dull sound.
"Uncle Zhao, are we going to be led by the nose forever?" Li Meng questioned Zhao Wei loudly, his voice filled with resentment and anger.
Zhao Wei was silent for a moment. He knew how Li Meng felt, but he also knew that the current situation was very complicated and that a decision could not be made lightly. He took a deep breath and slowly said, "Immediately contact Commander Chen of the expeditionary army and tell him about the situation here to see if he has any solution. In any case, we cannot easily go to war with the expeditionary army."
At the same time, in the garrisons of the troops under the command of Situ Hao, Wang Hongquan, Liu Zhi and others, the same scene was constantly being played out. The generals gathered together to discuss how to deal with the current crisis. They all knew that if they did not take action, their troops would be in an irreparable situation.
Soon, Chen Tong got the news. He sat at his desk, frowning and looking serious. He first called Zhao Wei and others in person to calm them down and tell them not to be too nervous or panic.
Afterwards, Chen Tong gave orders to his confidants: "It's time to show our bargaining chips. Find a way to tell Chang Tai that the Huang family mother and son are in our hands. To ensure their safety, first, release Situ Hao and others unconditionally; second, open the city gate and surrender. Otherwise, I will kill the Huang brothers and make Huang Guangtai unable to rest in peace in his grave!"
Chen Tong's words revealed a ruthlessness and determination. He knew that now was the best time for them to negotiate with Chang Tai. As long as they could make good use of the bargaining chips in their hands, they could turn the whole situation around.
In the expeditionary force's secret communications room, the lights were dim, and several communications soldiers were concentrating on staring at a screen full of data, their fingers typing quickly on the keyboard. The air was filled with tension, and everyone knew that the mission they were carrying out was crucial.
Suddenly, a communications soldier shouted excitedly: "Success! We have cracked the radio frequency band of the Southland Government Affairs Center!" As soon as he finished speaking, the whole room suddenly became lively.
An officer quickly walked up to the signalman and asked in a deep voice, "Can you ensure that the message is accurately conveyed to Chang Tai?"
The signalman nodded and answered confidently: "No problem, sir. We have locked Chang Tai's exclusive channel, and the message will be sent to him accurately."
The officer nodded with satisfaction, then picked up a telegram that had been prepared long ago and handed it to the signalman: "Send this telegram immediately and tell Chang Tai that the Huang family mother and son are in our hands. If you want to ensure their safety, you must unconditionally release Situ Hao and others and open the city gates to surrender. Otherwise, you will bear the consequences!"
The signalman took the telegram and quickly input it into the transmitter. With a series of ticking radio waves, the telegram turned into invisible radio waves, crossed the night sky, and flew to the Southern Government Affairs Center.