Official Son-in-Law and the Beautiful Lady Fragrance Chapter 1896 1896:

Liu Zhizhong was dumbfounded, the whole person almost fell apart.

Sure enough, the Evil Luo Country had always waged large-formation warfare, piling up bodies, winning by numbers. In mountain warfare, that did give them a huge advantage.

Weng Xingban was essentially a solo combatant; no matter how strong the War God, there were tis he would be defeated.

However, the only consolation was that Weng Xingban was still alive.

It was just that he had been taken into Keterol Palace—what was that supposed to an?

After thinking deeply, Liu Zhizhong felt that Weng Xingban's individual characteristics were too distinctive; the Evil Luo side had probably long known his identity. Although he was a volunteer, they were likely planning to use who he was to do sothing, right?

Liu Zhizhong nodded, thinking to himself: The Evil Luo people probably want to negotiate with ?

So Liu Zhizhong imdiately called Luzelski to communicate.

Luzelski said that the rescue units ahead were pulling back; Liu Dongyuan and his n had wiped out over a thousand enemies with no losses of their own and were in the process of safely withdrawing. Kekistan would actively negotiate with the Evil Luo Country and would definitely get General Ong exchanged back as a prisoner of war. So price might have to be paid, but Kekistan would spare no cost.

Liu Zhizhong was of course deeply moved, but he also said: Don't make too many concessions. The Evil Luo people's appetite has always been such that they don't even want their own faces. From the standpoint of civilization and justice, so sacrifices will always be made on the road of human progress.

Luzelski was very regretful and also heartsick. He said: The Evil Luo people's thods are cruel, utterly shaful. Bombing scientists and their innocent families, leaving not a single person alive, the humanitarian catastrophe they create—they don't care in the slightest. This rescue by General Ong was far more difficult than anticipated, and the losses were also extrely heavy. But preliminary estimates are that they destroyed as many as fifteen enemy gunships, nearly a hundred tanks and armored vehicles, killed over a thousand; that combat power is truly extraordinary and admirable. To defend the order of civilization, we need heroes like this! He and his unit are not only the pride of the Valle People, they are also eternal heroes of the people of Kekistan! It's just that I hope that one day, he returns to Kekistan alive, to receive the cheers and acclamation of victory, instead of having his na carved into a martyr's tombstone!

Liu Zhizhong expressed his deep thanks and asked that if there was any movent at all, they must inform this side at the very first mont.

For Luzelski that was of course no problem; he said he would definitely make contact at the earliest mont, report the situation, and work out counterasures together.

But at the end of the call, Liu Zhizhong voiced deep suspicion: "Mr. President, have you considered this: with such a ticulous rescue plan, and a rescue team as formidable as ours, yet they were still almost wiped out, as if they'd walked into an ambush—doesn't that strike you as suspicious?"

"Ah? You an…?"

Luzelski gave a start; his heart trembled. "There was a mole leaking secrets?"

"My gut tells there's no doubt about it. So…"

"Understood! I'll have the National Intelligence Bureau rigorously screen everyone who knew about the plan. We must root out this traitor! People like that have inflicted extrely serious losses on the nation, the people, and our allies—losses beyond asure. They must be severely punished! In recent years, the Evil Luo Country has indeed infiltrated Kekistan to an outrageous degree; it's been incredibly hard!"

"Mutual infiltration between enemy and ourselves is a normal phenonon. Mr. President, all of this has to be done slowly; we can't rush it, and we can't make too much noise."

"Thank you for the reminder, sir. I understand; I know what I should do now…"

"…"

That night, Liu Zhizhong was almost sleepless for the first ti in his life.

Thinking back, he had been hard by others and crashed on Valle soil; it was Weng Xingban and Ruan Yu who had saved him. Without them, he'd probably have died hanging there, his corpse picked clean by crocodiles, birds, and whatnot.

A life-saving grace repaid with one's own life would not be too much, would it?

Any normal human being has a heart capable of gratitude. How much more so Liu Zhizhong?

There was even a mont when Liu Zhizhong wanted to pick up the phone and dial the foreign affairs office of the Evil Luo Country directly, to request talks with the Evil Country over Weng Xingban's case—and at the highest level at that.

However, when Liu Zhizhong thought about the characteristics of the Evil Luo people, and about Puerjing's style, he cut off that idea.

If he did that, wouldn't he be delivering himself right to the Evil Luo people's doorstep to be slaughtered?

Now that Kekistan was actively communicating with the Evil Luo people, that was the most appropriate way, wasn't it? After all, those two countries were the actual belligerents.

Liu Zhizhong even speculated a bit: given Weng Xingban's special identity, it was obvious that the Evil Luo people had designs on him. In that case, there was no need to panic; better to wait for them to initiate talks.

Early the next morning, at daybreak, Liu Zhizhong convened a secret eting at the Valle Country Military Commission.

He did not oversee the Military Commission's affairs, but the army belonged to the Party and the people, and the people were the governnt, so he still had to attend major military etings—not to make the final call, but to offer opinions. And generally, the opinions he offered would be supported and carried out.

To be honest, it was only at this mont that the entire Military Commission learned of the fact that Weng Xingban had been captured; they were utterly shocked and extrely furious.

Even Chief of Staff Ruan Juhai couldn't sit still. Gritting his teeth, slapping the table, he said: "There's got to be a spy! Without a spy leaking the wind, how could a tragedy like this happen? Mr. President, we must demand an explanation from Kekistan and a thorough investigation with concrete results!"

Originally, on his way to the eting, Ruan Juhai had planned to check on Liu Zhizhong's ntal state, to see whether last night he'd successfully united the dragon and phoenix with his own daughter.

Though he was the Chief of Staff of the whole army, he was still a father after all!

Under heaven, what true father doesn't think about his daughter's future?

Who doesn't want their daughter to marry into a good family? Especially if she were to marry Chi Zhongshui—wouldn't that make her the First Lady of Wale Country?

Empty fa sotis isn't worth ntioning, but sotis it really is an honor draped over one's shoulders, isn't it?

The reason he hadn't attended his daughter's birthday party was precisely to create a good opportunity for his daughter and Chi Zhongshui.

It was just that his daughter hadn't called him that morning. And since it was very early—he'd been summoned to the eting a little after six—Ruan Yu was probably still asleep; as her father he was embarrassed to disturb her.

But when Ruan Juhai arrived at the venue and found that Liu Zhizhong was the first one there, with a stern and grave expression, he imdiately sensed sothing was wrong.

It wasn't just that sothing major must have happened in the military; it might also an that last night President Chi hadn't done anything with Ruan Yu!

Liu Zhizhong wore a severe expression throughout, treating everyone with the sa cold face and attitude, which made Ruan Juhai feel that the matter was no small one.

Sure enough, after Liu Zhizhong briefed them on the situation, Ruan Juhai's temper flared up.

Weng Xingban—he was a national treasure, the War God of Valle, a Valle Hero!

The kid was a good one, and he had been close with Ruan Yu since childhood. Back when they were still in the village, Weng Xingban had always taken special care of the Ruan Family father and daughter!

People always feel gratitude; no wonder Chief of Staff Ruan was so enraged…