Chapter 1627: Chapter 1646: Expressing Opinions
"But this matter is simply too crazy, we can’t just watch them go to their deaths."
Xi Liqun said irritably, "How is it crazy? It’s obviously you being cowardly."
"You, you, you... you’re simply twisting words and forcing logic. What kind of potion did Huo Beijiang give you? How can you help him like this??"
"How am I helping him? You were the ones who chose him for the mission back then, and now you’re the ones accusing him of acting rashly." Xi Liqun slammed the desk and stood up abruptly, saying angrily, "If that’s the case, I’ll immediately order Huo Beijiang to return. Whoever feels capable can go; my people are not up to it."
After saying this, Xi Liqun turned around to leave, ignoring the varied expressions of the many leaders in the conference room.
After all, Huo Beijiang belongs to the 36th Army, and Xi Liqun has absolute authority to decide whether to recall Huo Beijiang. It was only at this moment that everyone realized that, even though Xi Liqun’s military rank wasn’t the highest, he had the most authority here.
"Wait! Old Xi, come back, let’s talk things over. Why are you so short-tempered?"
"Come back, quickly come back."
"I must say, Old Xi, your temper is quite something!"
Everyone hurriedly pulled Xi Liqun back, leaving him no choice but to return to his seat with a stern face. "You’ve all voiced your opposition, criticizing Huo Beijiang with disdain. What more can I say?"
Ge Jincheng chuckled bitterly, "Old Xi, are we really criticizing Huo Beijiang here?" Would they dare?
They hadn’t even said anything yet, and already he was protecting Huo Beijiang like this. If they really dared to criticize Huo Beijiang, Xi Liqun might come in with guns blazing! Moreover, Huo Beijiang is Elder Leader Huo’s direct grandson. Who here hasn’t been promoted by the old leader?
Anyone who truly dared to trouble Huo Beijiang, Ge Jincheng would be the first to disagree.
Ge Jincheng lowered his voice, speaking at a volume only two people could hear, "You should know, my opposition is entirely out of concern for Bei Jiang’s safety. Elder Leader Huo and Dong Feng have only been gone for a short while. If Bei Jiang were really to fall in Kannaya, how could we answer to the old leader? How could we face Dong Feng?"
Xi Liqun’s face turned pale, hesitating for a moment, but stubbornly said, "Bei Jiang is already an adult, he doesn’t need us to hold his hand. He can walk on his own, and might even be better than us old veterans. We can’t assume he’s incapable just because he’s young and takes bold actions."
Ge Jincheng couldn’t help but smile at the thought of the exceptional Huo Dongfeng, "Perhaps you’re right! Weren’t there many doubts about Dong Feng’s age back then too? Yet he outperformed all of us."
Huo Dongfeng truly was a legend of their generation.
"Alright, calm down! What does it look like when we argue at every meeting?" Sitting in the main seat was an elder leader specially sent by the Southeast Military Region. He slapped the table twice with his calloused hands, and the entire conference room fell silent.
The elder leader’s face finally looked better, and he said what had been unsaid earlier. Standing up, he casually walked a couple of steps in the conference room, his kind yet sharp gaze sweeping over everyone.
The expressions of many leaders were somber.
"Ahem!" The elder leader coughed twice, then said, "Some of you here might not know Bei Jiang well enough. After all, he spent more time in the Southeast Military Region and caused bigger problems there than he ever has here!"