222: Chapter 222: Yan Zhengping is reinstated

Originally, he hadn't paid much attention to this matter.

However, the Speaker's attitude regarding the Yangtze River patrol and Yan Zhengping's sudden dismissal naturally led him to connect these events.

That's why he personally went to the Capital, wanting to confirm it on the spot.

This probing indeed revealed an issue.

Therefore, this time, the lockdown of Mosang Ark Base, in addition to being a bargaining chip, had another important reason: to stir up trouble.

...

Binjiang Underground Base.

After Yan Zhengping left, Oriental Chen contacted Ling Zhenhai.

At that time, in order for Zhang Yuankui to return to Meilin and oversee the establishment of the Mercenary Guild, Oriental Chen specifically ordered Ling Zhenhai to go to the Capital, replacing Zhang Yuankui's plan to infiltrate the Capital.

"Brother Ling, has anything unusual happened in the Capital recently?" Oriental Chen asked.

"Boss, there's been frequent activity among the Capital's upper echelons recently.

From the information we've gathered so far, it seems there's a vacancy at the top, and many people are scrambling to get that position," Ling Zhenhai said.

"It's normal for people to be interested now that Yan Zhengping, the Commander-in-Chief of the Southwest Military Region, has been dismissed," Oriental Chen said.

"Yan Zhengping was dismissed?" Ling Zhenhai was very surprised.

"That's right, it happened yesterday," Oriental Chen replied.

"No wonder," Ling Zhenhai understood.

"I need you to investigate something," Oriental Chen said.

"Tell me, Boss!"

"I'll send a few helpers to you later, along with some special equipment.

The mission will be sent to you privately via email, and you must complete it as quickly as possible," Oriental Chen said.

"Don't worry, Boss, I guarantee I'll complete the mission!" Ling Zhenhai said.

...

Southwest Military Region Headquarters.

"Brother Shen Tu, I thought you wouldn't call," Yan Zhengping said, a little surprised to receive Shen Tu Zheng Hao's call.

He knew that Shen Tu Zheng Hao was not someone who could offer words of comfort.

"Old Yan, I'm calling to tell you something...

" At once, Shen Tu Zheng Hao explained his deductions.

"I already know about this," Yan Zhengping said.

"You know?" Shen Tu Zheng Hao was incredulous.

"That's right.

However, the situation is unclear at the moment, so I suggest we don't alert them yet," Yan Zhengping proposed.

"I agree.

Now, I have already placed the entire Mosang Ark Base under martial law, and we'll see his next move," Shen Tu Zheng Hao said.

"I was going to contact you about this, but I hadn't thought of a suitable reason yet.

I didn't expect you to act first.

Doing so is wise; it can minimize the risk," Yan Zhengping said.

"There are still 20,000 Soldiers from your Southwest Military Region in the Ark Base.

I hope you can issue an order to cooperate with my actions," Shen Tu Zheng Hao said.

"Alright, I'll notify the Northeast Military Region and the Southeast Military Region later; these 60,000 people will be temporarily under your command," Yan Zhengping said.

"Then that's settled."

After Shen Tu Zheng Hao hung up, Yan Zhengping contacted the Southeast Military Region and the Northeast Military Region, explaining the situation.

Subsequently, the three Military Regions each issued their orders.

After receiving authorization, Shen Tu Zheng Hao transferred these 60,000 people out of the base and issued them firearms for a wider range of martial law in the Mosang area.

Although he said there were Red Coat Sect spies in the Ark Base, it was just an excuse.

In reality, he did not conduct a thorough search of the base; all the Soldiers and scientists were simply on temporary rest.

Everyone felt a little strange, but no one expressed dissatisfaction, and their emotions were very calm.

Around 8:30 PM, the Speaker's call came again.

"Councilor Shen Tu, tell me your terms."

"What terms?" Shen Tu Zheng Hao asked.

"The terms for the base to resume operations."

"I don't know what you're talking about.

The base lockdown is purely for safety considerations; I have no intention of threatening the Council," Shen Tu Zheng Hao certainly couldn't admit it.

"Yan Zhengping can be reinstated to all his positions." The other end of the line didn't beat around the bush.

"The safety of the Ark Base is paramount, and a full investigation will take some time," Shen Tu Zheng Hao said, though a hint of room for negotiation was already revealed.

"The matter of the Yangtze River patrol can be discussed at the meeting." The other end of the line backed down another step.

"I think if the other three Military Regions can cooperate, the investigation might proceed much faster," Shen Tu Zheng Hao also conceded a step.

"Then do it as soon as possible!

I plan to hold a Councilor meeting the day after tomorrow, and I hope your investigation can be completed before the meeting." After saying that, the other end hung up.

Immediately after, the Military Political Department received the order for Yan Zhengping's reinstatement.

Liu Feiying shook her head with a smile, seeing this dramatic scene.

The matter of Yan Zhengping's dismissal ended in such a muddled way.

The unrest in the Capital also quickly quieted down after this announcement was issued.

...

Morning of July 20, 2055.

Capital Council Building.

Through the joint efforts of the four Military Regions, the Councilor meeting was finally successfully convened.