Seeing Xu Anhua yield, Yang Hongchang remained unmoved.
"I know you're just a gofer, but to have the captain of a special forces unit personally run errands..."
"You have to tell me, what exactly do you want to ask Advisor Liu about, with such a grand procession to the war zone?"
Xu Anhua's expression became even more awkward and embarrassed.
"this..."
Finally, he gritted his teeth and lowered his voice to a whisper: "I really don't know the specifics, but I've heard... someone has accused Advisor Liu of treason!"
"What?!"
Yang Hongchang let out a loud shout, immediately attracting everyone's attention.
However, his next words were what truly ignited the powder keg of emotions among the crowd.
"Damn it, which son of a bitch made this false accusation? Advisor Liu is a traitor! Does anyone believe that?!"
He shouted so loudly, it's unclear whether he was genuinely surprised or doing it intentionally.
In short, after hearing these words, the atmosphere suddenly fell into an eerie silence.
But a moment later.
Everyone snapped out of their shock, their eyes instantly blazing with fury.
Treason?!
Everyone has witnessed the extremely difficult missions that Liu Kai has completed, and the war zone recognizes them.
He was undoubtedly an idol and a war hero in everyone's hearts.
But now the tone has suddenly changed, and people are saying he's a traitor?
Even if someone reports it, they should investigate discreetly instead of making such a big show of demanding people out of the country.
Isn't this bullying honest people?
To put it more conspiratorially, this might not be a case of discarding a useful tool after it has served its purpose.
After risking their lives, they still get treated like this. Aren't they afraid of alienating others?
So, without any orders or agreements, everyone stepped forward almost simultaneously.
A circle was formed, completely surrounding Xu Anhua and the others.
It looks like these people won't be leaving until they get a reasonable explanation today.
Zhong Linyu, hidden in the crowd, frowned deeply.
He patted Yu Dalong on the shoulder, who was also filled with resentment, and gave him a wink.
Yu Dalong immediately understood and quietly retreated behind the crowd.
He took out his walkie-talkie and whispered, "Squad, assemble. We've got work to do."
Many people at the scene were emotional.
The most agitated was Qin Luofei, who immediately glared at him and was about to step forward to argue.
But Liu Kai, with a strange expression, grabbed her and gestured for her to be quiet.
He wasn't worried about his current situation at all.
He just wanted to wait and see who was the one secretly sabotaging him.
Seeing everyone's reactions, Xu Anhua was no longer the composed person he had been just moments before.
He wanted to stop Yang Hongchang from shouting, but he didn't dare to make a move.
I felt like crying but couldn't, regretting taking on this hot potato.
"Commander Yang, please stop messing with me. This was personally ordered by Commander Shen. Why don't you..."
"Hmph, don't try to use Commander Shen as an excuse. I'll make the call right now!"
After Yang Hongchang finished speaking angrily, he turned around and shook his head slightly at the crowd, signaling them not to act impulsively.
He immediately took the cell phone from Secretary Wu.
Without anyone following me, I walked alone with my umbrella to a secluded spot.
After staring at his phone screen for a long time, Yang Hongchang finally dialed the number.
His feelings were quite complicated; he even considered the possibility that the other party might not answer the phone.
However, to his surprise, the other party answered immediately!
Before he could speak, a slightly aged but still authoritative voice rang out first.
"Hehe, I knew you couldn't hold back and would call."
Yang Hongchang truly did not expect the other party to say that.
It was this rather friendly remark that instantly shattered his carefully prepared argument.
For a moment, he didn't know what to say.
But thinking of how Liu Kai had spared no effort in completing so many tasks.
Let's not talk about whether we owe him anything, nor about our relationship with Qin Luofei.
Even though Liu Kai was a stranger, Yang Hongchang had long harbored a fondness for talent and was determined to find a way to protect this junior.
He immediately mustered his courage, but still maintained the humble posture of a subordinate.
"Commander Shen, please forgive my bluntness, but I'm only calling to ask if Liu Kai really needs to be taken away?"
"Hehe, Xiao Yang, you're mistaken. It's not about taking me away, it's about inviting me over. After all, I'm quite old and have difficulty moving around. I can't very well come to your Rongcheng to find Consultant Liu in person, can I?"
This answer left Yang Hongchang speechless once again.
He didn't want to dwell on this, and continued, "Commander Shen, you don't really believe Liu Kai has betrayed the country and colluded with the enemy, do you?"
"Personally, I certainly don't believe it."
Commander Shen decisively expressed his attitude to appease Yang Hongchang, but then immediately changed the subject.
"But Xiao Yang, since someone has provided highly credible evidence, we have to investigate. That's our principle!"
"Don't worry, we won't wrong an innocent comrade, nor will we let a bad person go unpunished. A clear conscience fears no accusation. If the investigation is thorough and there are no problems, your son-in-law can go home, hehe."
But Yang Hongchang didn't laugh at all when he heard this joke.
He even changed his form of address in his impatience: "Hey, old chief, don't try to fob me off with these official words. Which blind fool reported Liu Kai?"
"Sorry, protecting whistleblowers is our duty, Xiao Yang, don't forget the rules."
"OK!"
Yang Hongchang was somewhat uncomfortable with this businesslike attitude.
Rules are rigid, but people are flexible; they show no regard for the camaraderie of those who fought side by side back then.
Since you insist on following the rules, then I'll also follow the rules with you!
So, with a hint of estrangement in his words, he reverted to using the original form of address.
"Since Commander Shen mentioned the rules, then as Liu Kai's half-superior, I'll ask about the rules on his behalf!"
"Liu Kai has a special identity; he is both a resident of Fenghai City, which is under the jurisdiction of Rong Province, and a special advisor hired by our Rongcheng Military Region."
"If he were an ordinary citizen, the investigation should be conducted by the local National Security Bureau if he were accused of treason. However, the current situation is special, as the local National Security Bureau has been taken over by the local military region, so the investigation should be conducted by me!"
"If his identity is that of a military advisor, the report of him colluding with the enemy and committing treason should be investigated by our Rongcheng Military Region Discipline Group first, and then sent to your theater military court for trial."
"In any case, you should send us the whistleblower's name, the details of the whistleblower's report, and the evidence."
"Instead of taking Liu Kai away directly before the matter was fully investigated, or even having you, as a general and commander, personally interrogate him."
"This is against the rules!"
Even from a great distance, Liu Kai was able to filter out the noise of the torrential rain with his powerful ears.
I could hear their conversation clearly.
Hearing Yang Hongchang argue so forcefully, even at the cost of contradicting his superior and a general, was quite a shock.
He was somewhat moved.
Although this old man Yang is usually a bit of a troublemaker, he really will stand up for people in critical moments.
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