One day, after forming a contract with the old god,

"But then again, if Minister Zhao did this not to let her accumulate qualifications, but to hope that she can uphold the spirit of ancient learning in times of crisis like she did back then, so that she can survive today's disasters. If we try to turn the tide..." Guo Pengqiang flicked the ashes from his cigarette and continued, "I'm afraid I will be disappointed."

His words were full of oppression and insult.

Lu Xiuli stabilized his mind and did not let excess emotions leak out.

He was not angry but smiled and said: "Minister Guo has thought carefully. It is no wonder that he was promoted to three levels in a row. This is unprecedented in the entire federation."

He sneered back.

You, Guo Pengqiang, are not a clean person either.

"Do you know what is the biggest difference between you and me? People have to learn to assess the situation. It doesn't matter how capable and prestigious Minister Zhao is?

Today is no longer what it used to be, and the current Federation is no longer what it was back then. There is no need for such a flag. " He stubbed out the cigarette in his hand, and pressed hard on the armrest as if crushing the opponent's pride.

"Not knowing how to retreat bravely from the rapids is itself a kind of original sin."

Once upon a time, when the Federation needed Zhao Changzhong, he could be regarded as a human god.

Now that the federation has grown in strength, all parties have almost divided the cake. At this time, there is another person who wants to eat the cake, whether she wants to share the cake or want to take the cake.

Her own motives don't matter.

The important thing is that irrelevant people should not be present at the table.

"The most important thing is that his theory is no longer applicable to the current situation. The reason why he formed the task force is not to investigate the root cause of the disaster and try his best to eliminate it before the disaster expands. ." Guo Pengqiang pointed and said, "The idea is good, but it is too old and radical, just like the ancient science he promotes, it is smelly and hard."

"Secretary Lu, don't look at me like that. I know that you were promoted by him and you have been with him for so many years. It is normal to have feelings."

"You are a smart person. You can understand a lot of things you say even without me saying anything. You can also see the general trend of disasters.

Moreover, your own disaster spell ability can be said to be unmatched by anyone in the entire federation. He hammered, "It doesn't matter whether Minister Zhao fails. In the Federation, the most important thing is not ability, but the ability to stand in line and stand on the right side." "

"Thank you, Minister Guo, for the tip." Lu Xiuli said with a smile.

"I know you are not convinced. Since we have talked to this extent, I don't mind saying it more clearly." Guo Pengqiang was like a senior giving advice to the juniors. "You may want to say that Minister Zhao's term is up, but in everything It’s not so absolute. If you are next-term or re-elected, you may stand for the latter.”

"Actually, I had the same vision as you at the beginning." He said quietly, "With Minister Zhao's qualifications, it is reasonable for him to be re-elected."

"Of course, there is a premise for what I said. People, sometimes you have to know how much you weigh. If there hadn't been the matter of the billion-yuan creature, the Federation might still remember the old friendship and give him a decent face.

However, now...the matter of Yiyuan Creatures has come to light. Do you think that Minister Zhao, who tried to protect Gao Yu at the beginning, will still have a chance to make a comeback? "

"It would be nice if everyone doesn't scold me and get off the stage." He laughed.

"You know that this is not the case." Lu Xiuli said, "You have fooled the people who are still in the dark."

"Are these important?" he asked, "A new era is coming soon, and the world no longer needs so many people."

Guo Pengqiang looked at Lu Xiuli, who was full of resistance, shook his head and smiled: "You have to remember that public opinion is always in the hands of a few people, and what the public can see is only what we want them to see. As for what The truth, or whether there is something hidden, doesn’t matter.”

shameless.

Lu Xiuli cursed in his heart.

Perhaps because his expression was extremely ugly, Guo Pengqiang did not dwell on this issue.

Both of them had a tacit understanding and didn't speak.

After a while.

There was a sound of footsteps approaching from far away inside the office.

"A good bird chooses a tree to roost in." Guo Pengqiang suddenly smiled and said, "You are still young, so you should think about yourself."

The voice just fell.

He stood up and patted Lu Xiuli's shoulder meaningfully.

Lu Xiuli lowered his eyes and looked away, hiding the emotions in his eyes very well.

Looking up, he returned to his original state again.

Guo Pengqiang also took a few steps back.

The two of them once again returned to the safe position they had when they first met, as if the "confidence" just now was just an illusion. Dare to say this to him under the eyes of the Federation.

It seems that the other party's power has expanded to the point where it covers the sky with one hand.

Lu Xiuli felt a little unspeakable in his heart.

However, Zhao Changzhong is still in a high position now. Although the influence of the ancient school has been reduced again and again by the Federation over the years, as long as he remains in this position, those people will still take his influence into consideration.

At least, superficial work still needs to be done.

An unprecedented pressure slowly came towards him, making his throat dry and sore.

He took a breath silently and then set his eyes on the door that was about to be pushed open.

The depression in my heart just faded a little.

*

Qin Yu never expected that as soon as she left Nan Jin's place, she opened the door and saw two big shots who looked like door gods.

Lu Xiuli and Guo Pengqiang stood by the door, one on the left and one on the right.

Even if they didn't say anything, the sense of oppression inherent in the superiors still came over them little by little from their gestures.

Fortunately, her spirit value is as high as 500.

Resisting this small feeling of oppression is not a problem.

He probably didn't come here to find me...

"Hi..." She forced out an awkward yet polite smile and said hello perfunctorily.

But his body was very honest and tried to slip past the two of them.

do not care……

Regardless of whether they are waiting for you or not, just sneak away first.

Just when she took one foot out and was about to run away.

Guo Pengqiang took the first step and stood in front of her.

Qin Yu: "???"

No, I really came here for myself.

She subconsciously looked at Lu Xiuli as if asking for help.

If she had to choose one of them for an interview, she would choose Lu Xiuli.

Although his Eye of Truth left a big shadow on her, as long as she didn't seek death, Lu Xiuli would never go berserk.

The most important thing is that she needs to discuss the issue of merit points with the other party.

That’s a bunch of federal coins!

Don’t talk about when we will wait until now!

"Minister Guo, I'm afraid I'm going to disappoint you." Lu Xiuli recalled apologetically after receiving her look for help, "If I remember correctly, it seemed that I was the one who came first just now."

Guo Pengqiang snorted with an unkind expression, reluctantly retracted his arm in front of Qin Yu, and said something in his words: "Of course, even if there is no priority, Minister Zhao should have absolute priority."

If it hadn't been for the conversation just now, Guo Pengcheng's words wouldn't have seemed so harsh.

He was clearly mocking Lu Xiuli:

While that old guy hasn't stepped down yet, I'll give you a few more days of glory.

"Please."

"Thank you."

Qin Yu: "..."

Why does it feel like there is a strong smell of gunpowder in the air?