Under the watchful eyes of Sun Zhongren and Gu Min, this meeting, which would later be recorded in history, was quite successful.
However, it's hard to say what the two main characters are actually thinking...
Seeing that Wang Zheng wouldn't take the bait, Commander-in-Chief Li Guofeng had no choice but to reveal his purpose.
"Personally, I strongly support Major Wang Zheng's point of view: we must never let heroes be disheartened! Fortunately, it's not too late, Major Wang. Please give me a chance to make amends!"
"You're too kind. I'm just an ordinary officer, and I wasn't injured. My assistance to Yunnan was entirely voluntary. There's no question of compensation!"
Then Wang Zheng changed the subject and said with a smile:
"However, if you are saying this to our principal, then I can shamelessly accept it on his behalf."
Seeing that the young man in front of him was so impeccable, Li Guofeng found it amusing and continued:
"My main purpose in coming to southern Beijing this time is indeed to meet this Yunnan hero who single-handedly rescued hundreds of thousands of people. Afterwards, I will also personally visit Nanjing University to see your Principal Chu."
Speaking of which, I met Tianxing a few times back then, but I was not strong enough and not as brave as him, so I had to stay behind the scenes.
I'm ashamed to admit it, but being in this position, I'm often powerless to do things my own way. I can't just consider personal gains and losses anymore. I hope he won't blame me.
"After all, you are at this level, and your decision must have a profound meaning. I believe the principal will not care."
Although this bigwig was reminiscing about his youth and playing the emotional card, Wang Zheng just rolled his eyes as he listened.
Judging from his strong and powerful appearance, he can hardly be considered weak.
Not to mention a Grandmaster, he was definitely more than an A-level, but although Wang Zheng was guessing in his heart, he didn't dare to use his scanner to scan this big boss.
Regardless of Commander Li's own strength, the aura emanating from the bodyguard standing behind him was undoubtedly that of a grandmaster.
If I were to randomly scan something here and get arrested for having ulterior motives, that would be a real disaster...
Seeing that his attempts to get closer to Li Guofeng were futile, Li Guofeng stopped dwelling on it and directly presented the final result he had brought.
"Major Wang, regarding your request to exchange your cooperation in the research for the Demon King's inner core and liquid spiritual energy, please forgive me for speaking on behalf of the Imperial Capital Military Region and the Chinese Academy of Sciences to refuse."
The capital city will not make any compromises under the pretext of researching technology!
Moreover, you are a soldier yourself!
Not to mention that the materials you requested are too valuable for us to provide, even if we had them, I would not agree.
The idea of exchanging benefits for technological development has never happened in China, it will never happen now, and it will never happen in the future.
Imagine if this sets a precedent and everyone follows suit, wouldn't the governance of the country become utterly chaotic?
Wang Zheng had barely frowned upon hearing this when Li Guofeng's next supplementary explanation immediately followed.
"However, regarding your voice in support of Chu Tianxing, after careful consideration, we feel that the previous handling by the Chinese Academy of Sciences was indeed too cold-blooded."
Simply pursuing profit-based values is not our ultimate goal.
This is only a temporary adjustment made under the current severe situation.
However, the capital city would never allow national heroes who have already shed blood for the country to shed tears again.
Therefore, I will personally visit Principal Chu this time and will give this human hero, who single-handedly fought against six demon kings, three demon king inner cores free of charge to help him recover from his injuries.
If that's still not enough, we'll find another way later. We will never give up on him, and we hope you can understand.
At this point, Li Guofeng slowly raised his head and glanced at the calm and silent young man in front of him.
His admiration was even more evident in his eyes, and then he continued:
"As for you, Major Wang..."
If you are willing to participate in the national project to develop psionic weapons.
For any delays in your studies and missions in the military region, the Imperial Capital Military Region will provide you with an additional 1,000 kilograms of liquid spiritual energy as compensation.
If you don't want to join, that's perfectly fine too.
I hereby swear an oath in the name of the Minister of the National Armed Forces and the Commander-in-Chief of the Military Regions.
No one, including any individual, will object to your decision; the decision-making power rests entirely with you!
After recounting all the decisions he had made in the meeting, Li Guofeng picked up his teacup and took a small sip.
Then he stared intently at Wang Zheng, and winked at him meaningfully under the cover of the cup lid.
Wang Zheng was initially stunned when he heard the bigwig say righteously that "the capital city refuses all exchanges of benefits," but he quickly understood after hearing what followed.
'Wow, that's quite the trick! No wonder you're the Commander-in-Chief, the brains of the military region. Your methods are truly impressive, and you won't compromise at all. I almost believed you...'
It must be said that Commander-in-Chief Li Guofeng's move to shift the focus was truly masterful; by simply changing the wording, the nature of the matter was completely altered.
Wang Zheng transformed from someone who used his technical skills and cooperative research to make a deal in exchange for favors into a hero whom the nation actively cared for and rescued.
This not only preserved the country's face and won the hearts of the people, but also maintained the image of the capital. It even prevented Wang Zheng from using this incident to gain sympathy in the capital, which could have had a negative impact if the news got out.
Moreover, the drama of the state sparing no expense to treat a national hero can not only make the already patriotic old man even more devoted to his country, but also provide an opportunity for propaganda.
This move was truly amazing! It's like Bulbasaur eating Doritos and entering Mickey Mouse Clubhouse—it's absolutely brilliant!
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