Is it Jiang Xiaoling?
A voice inside him warned him—it was his own voice, of course—that Jiang Xiaoling's quick reply was making him begin to have doubts.
Yes, if the other side can shut down their own speaker's permissions, why can't they control Jiang Xiaoling's isolated communication line?
While hesitating, Jiang Xiaoling suddenly spoke again.
"Minister, I will relay General Xu Hu's words here."
"Alright," Nie Xingjun said, regaining his composure. "General Xu, please speak."
"I don't know why our lord did this, but his actions were never without reason. Back then, our lord went to Jiangnan alone, starting as a minor official of the Fifth Rank in a prefecture, and became a prominent figure in the Central Plains Fengyun, carving out his own territory and creating such a beautiful Jiangnan. It's not simply because he's from your area."
Nie Xingjun was taken aback. Chen Qing actually trusted Xu Hu so much? He even revealed this part of his identity?
"I've heard of the people from your region. At first, I was also conflicted, but then I understood. No matter where our Lord comes from, it's a fact that he created Jiangnan, that he sheltered so many people in the Central Plains, and that he enabled billions of people in Jiangnan to live so well even in chaotic times. Our Lord is different from you. Of all the people who came, only our Lord could have done this!"
"I have not followed the Lord for many years, but I have encountered many formidable enemies. No matter what kind of opponent the Lord faces, He has always been able to turn the tide. At least until now, the Lord has never lost!"
"I believe in the Lord. If you want my opinion, then my advice is to trust in the Lord; He will never let you down!"
Nie Xingjun: "."
At this moment, Jiang Xiaoling, who was in Jiangnan, stared blankly at Xu Hu with a complicated expression.
He hadn't expected such a coincidence that he would run into Xu Hu as soon as he stepped out. Actually, it wasn't that Xu Hu was unreachable; most of the residents in this twin building were families of the Fighter Army. Every month when Xu Hu returned, he would first come to comfort the families. These past two days happened to be the time when Lord Xu Hu returned to offer his condolences.
He would often personally deliver the military pay and seafood sent by the soldiers to their families, visiting each household one by one. Afterwards, he would visit the families of the fallen soldiers to offer his condolences. This was one of the reasons why Xu Hu was so popular. Even now, as the most powerful military figure in Jiangnan, he still remained true to his original aspirations and treated every soldier like a brother.
Frankly speaking, such an open attempt to win over the hearts of the troops would be viewed with suspicion by those in power, whether in ancient or modern times. But Chen Qing simply let him go, and he trusted Chen Qing so much that he was blindly trusting Chen Qing. Even after learning Chen Qing's true identity and that he was from outside the military, he still trusted him.
Does Chen Qing possess such charm?
"He didn't reply to you?" Xu Hu asked, looking at Jiang Xiaoling.
Jiang Xiaoling honestly shook her head. "This decision is very important; it could cause serious trouble if we're not careful, so he should be considering it."
"Oh, that's true, after all, he's an outsider." Xu Hu chuckled and patted Jiang Xiaoling on the shoulder. "But don't worry, even if your boss messes things up, you still have the boss, and you still have us. We'll cover for you, don't be afraid."
Jiang Xiaoling felt a tightness in her chest, and her eyes immediately stung. She lowered her head to avoid the other person's gaze. "Do I look... scared?"
"I'd say it's fear. When I went to war before, my wife looked at me with the same expression as you."
What kind of analogy is that?
"Hahaha!" Xu Hu laughed loudly, "Pretty much the same idea!"
"They all mean the same thing."
Xu Hu smiled and ruffled the other person's hair, then turned and walked to the door, saying before leaving, "I have important matters to attend to, so I'll be leaving now. If you need to contact me with any news, you can go to the prefectural government to inform them."
"Good"
"Don't be afraid." Xu Hu paused at the door, then added, "No matter who the enemy is, we will not lose!"
Jiang Xiaoling paused for a moment upon hearing this, then finally smiled and said, "Okay."
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"General?"
Since hanging up the call, Nie Xingjun has been lying on the sofa with his eyes closed for half an hour, and at this moment, every minute is precious.
His subordinates were filled with anxiety.
"Do you think I should believe you?" Nie Xingjun suddenly asked.
The person being asked was taken aback. Although he was anxious, he was completely clueless about getting involved in this matter. As a junior member of the Nie Family family, although he was young and had become the secretary of his most promising uncle, he was considered a valued junior. However, he was also self-aware enough not to interfere in such a matter.
Seeing the younger man's hesitant expression, Nie Xingjun smiled but didn't say anything more. Could he really expect a capable junior to remind him at a time like this?
How cowardly must I be?
"Notify the technical team that all necessary procedures are ready. We will begin shutting down the three alternate worlds in half an hour!"
The secretary was taken aback, not expecting her uncle to compromise so easily.
Ultimately, do we have to obey those guys?
"You don't think it's good?" Nie Xingjun asked, looking at the younger man.
The secretary lowered her head, mustered her courage, and said, "Those people are dangerous."
"Going against them is even more dangerous," Nie Xingjun said seriously. "With their current strength, they can wipe out the Nie Family at any time. Do you want me to gamble with the entire family? You need to understand that this is different from previous political struggles. If we lose, your father, your mother, and your baby-sucking brother could very well become dead data in the next second!"
The secretary swallowed hard, but still mustered the courage to look up. "If we comply, will they let us live?"
"Then it depends on luck." Nie Xingjun gave a wry smile.
Those people back then must have been among the world's elite, right? Several of them were probably the highest-ranking officials in their respective countries.
Do the people not obey them?
Obeying, right?
Whether they're in finance or politics, the people obey them. You can fleece them whenever you want, and when you're short of money, you can take away most people's wealth, but the people don't dare to cause a big fuss. As for politicians, most people just comply, right?
But what will happen next?
Does compliance guarantee survival?
Ha. I never imagined that my family would encounter such a problem one day.
"Since obedience doesn't guarantee survival, Uncle," the secretary said resolutely, no longer referring to himself as Speaker, but instead meeting the other's gaze, "Why not take a gamble?"
"A newborn calf is not afraid of a tiger," Nie Xingjun, not angry, but laughing instead.
He had never thought much of the younger generation in his family, but he never expected to find such a spirited descendant. Putting aside everything else, his drive alone is something many young people can't match.
"Alright, let's go for it!"
"Uncle?" The other person looked up suddenly, a look of surprise in their eyes.
"Only half an hour!" Nie Xingjun said in a low voice, "I will activate the command room immediately. You need to get to the command room coordinates within ten minutes, act as an inside contact, and keep me informed. Do you dare?"
"If Uncle dares, then I dare too!"
"Good lad, remember this. The coordinates are..."