Chapter 90: Undercurrents Surge

  The next morning, in Kyoto's Nakahama, at Nanshō's small residence.

  As usual, Nan Lao got up and exercised in the yard before returning to his study to listen to the life secretary's work report.

  In just over ten minutes, the secretary had gone through all the important events of nearly two days and then closed his notebook but did not leave as usual.

  Nan Lao raised an eyebrow and looked at his secretary, saying, "If you have something to say, just say it."

  The secretary smiled and said: "Chief, something small happened in Anping last night, it's about your grandson, do you want to hear?"

  Nan Lao looked at the secretary with some surprise, adopting Mo Shaokun as his godson was just a political exchange. To be honest, he had never taken this godson to heart, and the secretary should have been very clear about that. But now the secretary would actually report to him about Mo Shaokun's affairs? It seemed there was more to it than met the eye.

  "Speak up," said Old Nan in a low voice.

  The secretary lowered his voice and said, "Last night, General Mo Hongjun personally dispatched a company of fully armed soldiers to raid a private club in Anping. The reason was that your grandson suspected that the son of Chui Shengli, the governor of Zhong'an Province, had kidnapped one of his female classmates and was hiding her in the club."

  "Is this true?" Old Nan asked with a frown.

  "Hehe, who can really tell what's true and what's false? But as far as I know, the missing girl was indeed found in the club, and she had been unconscious, so it's obviously not her past self."

  Being a secretary for a leader is also an art, and the secretary's words may affect the leader's judgment. The secretary beside Lao Nan can be said to be moderate and impartial, first standing from an objective angle without bias, and then standing from his own angle to put forward his own views for Lao Nan's reference.

  "Hmm, although the behavior is a bit extreme, the starting point is still good." Nan Lao said in a flat and calm tone.

  He has always been firmly opposed to the private use of the military, and if Mo Shaokun dares to rely on his background to bully others without regard for discipline, then he will have to be taught a lesson. However, looking at Old Nan's attitude now, it is clear that he will not pursue the matter further, but in his heart, he still has some reservations about Mo Shaokun. Even if the other party is the son of the provincial governor, you can't distrust your local comrades, and this army is not your private army, you can't just use it as you please.

  "There's still something to say." Seeing that the secretary had no intention of leaving, Old Nan knew that this matter was far from over.

  "Last night, your grandson took that girl away, but the soldiers who went with him didn't leave. They sealed off the club and apparently found many problems." The secretary's expression was slightly serious, what he was about to say next was the real point!

  "As far as I know, the real boss behind that club is Tong Lao's third grandson, Tong Baoliang!"

  Zhengduan raised his teacup, wanting to take a sip, but upon hearing the words, his hand movement paused slightly. He turned his head and seriously stared at the secretary: "Really?"

  "Uh-huh!" The secretary nodded.

  He narrowed his eyes slightly, and Old Nan said after a moment of contemplation: "You go tell the comrades on that side, since they've started investigating, they must investigate thoroughly! Dig deep, and uncover all the problems! The government encourages legitimate business, but as for illegal ones, we must resolutely crack down!"

  "Yes!" The secretary nodded and then left Mr. Nan's study.

  He picked up the teacup and took a sip, and a faint smile appeared on Nan Lao's face. This cheap grandson had given himself a big gift! For a moment, Nan Lao's previous dissatisfaction with Mo Shaokun for privately using the military had disappeared, and he was even thinking about whether to give this good grandson a little reward after this matter was settled.

  During this period, several veteran leaders who had held state power stepped down, and even the Southern Old Man himself publicly resigned from his current position to hand over power to new-generation leaders.

  However, the three elders led by Huang Lao refused to give up their power, and Tong Lao was one of them!

  Nan Lao didn't know how many times he had told these few people, and even directly expressed his attitude, asking them to give way to the newcomers, but unfortunately, these three people stuck together and refused to let go. Nan Lao was very helpless about this, as they were all old comrades and friends who had gone through wind and rain for so many years, and now there were only a few left. He couldn't bring himself to be tough on them, but if he allowed them to continue like this, it would not be in line with the country's interests.

  Nan Lao had also thought that if all else failed, he would give them a lesson and make them retreat in disarray. However, he never got the chance, as it wouldn't do to go looking for trouble out of the blue, now would it? That would be losing face.

  But now Mo Shaokun has placed a great opportunity in front of him! As long as he can grasp this matter and investigate it thoroughly, he doesn't believe that he won't find anything useful. Even if there's nothing, he can fabricate something! As long as he finds a breakthrough from Lao Tong's third grandson and implicates the Lao Tong family, humph, then he'll see if Lao Tong won't come to compromise with him!

  Lao Huang, Lao Tong and Lao Liu have always been a tight-knit group. Once Lao Tong is taken down and their small organization is broken up, the remaining two won't be able to struggle for much longer.

  Thinking of this, Nan Lao couldn't help but hum a Peking Opera tune. Last time he successfully persuaded Old Tang and others because of Mo Shaokun, now again because of Mo Shaokun, he found the breakthrough for the Tong family. This cheap grandson is really his lucky star!

  At this time, in another courtyard by the Mediterranean Sea.

  An octogenarian with a robust spirit, Tong Lao's face was ashen as he stared at his grandson kneeling before him.

  "Damn it! You'd better give me a good explanation, is there really something wrong with that club of yours?"

  "Grandpa, I'm doing legitimate business, really no problem." Tong Baoliang said with a sad face. Last night when he came back, the old man had already fallen asleep, and he didn't dare to disturb him, so he patiently waited for a whole night. This morning as soon as the old man got up, he told him about what happened in Anping, just like he thought, the old man was furious after knowing it.

  "Hum! If there's nothing wrong, why are you afraid of others investigating? Hmm?"

  "Dad, Mo Hongjun is too much! The army's private use is strictly prohibited, and he dares to openly send troops to be his nephew's thugs? Does the army belong to the country or him personally? If everyone does this, won't it be chaotic?" A middle-aged man with a face similar to Tong Baoliang said.

  "Exactly, Grandfather, you don't know how arrogant Mo Shaokun is. Just because he's not a VIP member of the club and wasn't allowed in, he actually crashed through the gate with his car, then had his men beat up the security guard, and finally even got his uncle to send an entire platoon of fully armed soldiers to blockade the club. If you don't take care of this, who knows what other dirty tricks he'll try to pin on me?" Tong Baoliang was beyond caring about dignity at this point, it had been a whole night after all, surely they must have uncovered many problems by now, just shift the blame onto Mo Shaokun for now.

  The old master's eyes narrowed slightly at the words, although he knew that his grandson's words were not entirely trustworthy. However, no matter what, he was definitely on his own side. Moreover, he and Huang Lao and Liu Lao had always been at odds with the Old Tang family, so if he could take this opportunity to annoy Old Man Tang, he would be more than happy to do so.

  He snorted and said to Tong Baoliang, "Your club had better be clean, otherwise don't wait for others to make a move, I'll take care of you first! Hmph!" After finishing speaking, he got up and returned to his study.

  Mediterranean, the office of the top leader of the Huaxia State. The No. 1 leader put down what he was doing when the red confidential phone on his desk rang, and only a few people were qualified to call this number.

  "Hello, I am..."

  "Does Comrade Ai Min have any news? I am Tong Deyan, and I have some things to report to you." Before the No. 1 leader could finish speaking, Old Man Tong hastily spoke up.

  Director No. 1, your face looks a bit unsightly. You, Old You, hold a high position, but can't you show some respect for me? Even if you don't take this Director No. 1 seriously, at least wait for me to finish speaking before opening your mouth. Is there anyone as rude as you?

  "Hmm, Old Tong, please speak." He felt displeased in his heart, and even the tone of Chief No. 1 didn't sound as enthusiastic as usual.

  "Comrade Ai Min, I just want to ask you, is this army still a national one? Hmm?! What exactly does Mo Hongjun want to do? Just because his nephew got into a conflict with someone, he dares to send a fully armed company to be his nephew's thug? This is warlordism! Such things are not allowed! I suggest the Military Commission severely deal with Mo Hongjun's behavior! I'll wait for news here, you tell me as soon as you have results!"

  Listening to Tong Lao's words, the No. 1 leader's face turned iron-green. This old guy was a bit too much! Did he think he was his family's servant? Even when Nan Lao called him on the phone, it was always in a consulting tone, never so bluntly and directly giving orders!

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