allonlinenovel Chapter 534: Chang Tai's speech caused a great disturbance
Chapter 534: Chang Tai's speech caused a great disturbance
Surrounded by the crowd, they came to the conference room deep inside the government building. The conference room had been properly decorated, with chairs neatly placed on both sides of the long table, and a white tablecloth covering the table. Everything looked solemn and dignified.
However, even though everyone was present, Chang Tai, the protagonist of the meeting, had not yet shown up. Everyone began to get impatient and began to talk.
"What the hell is Chang Tai doing? He makes so many of us wait for him alone." Li Jun said dissatisfiedly.
"What a big deal!" Wang Hongquan also echoed.
At this moment, Secretary Cohen hurried in, with a hint of hesitation and nervousness on his face. He walked in front of everyone and said softly, "Everyone, the President will be here soon. Please be patient."
After that, Cohen turned and walked to the other door of the conference room, which led to Chang Tai's office. He knocked on the door gently and walked in.
In the office, Chang Tai was sitting at his desk. His temples were already gray, as if he had aged dozens of years overnight.
There was an unconcealable fatigue on his face, and his eyes revealed unquestionable determination.
"Cohen, do you really think this is appropriate?" Chang Tai asked, his voice a little hoarse.
Cohen hesitated for a moment, then said, "Mr. President, this does carry some risks. However, these people are members of the Southern Government. They enjoy the benefits brought by the government and should also bear the upcoming risks."
"That's right." Chang Tai nodded. "The Southern Government is now at a critical juncture of life and death. We must unite and face it together. They are working for the Southern Government, so they must share in everything that is about to happen."
"Although the old president has passed away, this is not a reason for them to harbor evil intentions and surrender to the northern bandits!" Chang Tai stood up suddenly, his voice echoing in the office like thunder. His eyes flashed with a cold light, like two sharp blades, piercing people's hearts.
He clenched his fists, veins bulging, revealing his inner rage.
He knew that the Southern Kingdom was in a precarious situation, and the attitude of these generals and officials was crucial. They could not waver or betray, otherwise the Southern Kingdom would be in an irreparable situation.
Chang Tai took a deep breath and tried to calm himself. He knew he had to stay calm and rational to face the next challenge. He turned and walked to the mirror and carefully adjusted his clothes. The black suit was straight and neat, and the tie was tied meticulously, showing his rigor and seriousness.
After finishing the arrangement, Chang Tai walked out of the office with firm steps. His figure looked particularly tall and majestic under the lights of the corridor. He knew that he was the representative of the Southern Government, the host of this meeting, and the hope for the future of the Southern Government.
He walked straight to the meeting room, his steps steady and powerful. When he walked into the meeting room, everyone's eyes were focused on him. They saw Chang Tai's firm eyes and cold temperament, and they couldn't help but feel a chill in their hearts.
Chang Tai walked to the conference table and sat down.
His eyes swept across everyone's faces, as if he was examining their loyalty and determination. He knew that the next meeting would be a fierce contest, but he was ready. He would use his own strength and means to fight for the last glimmer of hope for the Southern Government.
"I invited you all here today to discuss with you how to deal with the northern bandits' pressing situation!" Chang Tai's voice echoed in the empty conference room with an unquestionable firmness. He stood in front of the conference table, clenched his hands, and scanned everyone present with a sharp gaze.
Everyone exchanged glances, some looked worried.
Some people looked as if it had nothing to do with them. Chang Tai knew that the Southern Government was like a dangerous building in the wind and rain, and it would collapse if he was not careful. As the highest leader of this government, he shouldered the expectations and trust of countless people.
"The Southern Government is a regime established by countless people with their life's efforts. We must never let the Southern Government collapse before our eyes." Chang Tai continued, and every word sounded like a heavy hammer hitting the hearts of those present.
However, Li Jun didn't seem to buy it. He snorted coldly, his eyes showing a trace of contempt, and slowly said: "President Chang, I don't have time to listen to your impassioned speeches here. My soldiers are fighting bloody battles with the northern bandits on the front line. You can sit in the office and talk freely, but we, the generals of the army, have to fight for our lives. Of course, you can say some specious words to show your loyalty to the Southern Government."
Li Jun's words were like a heavy punch, hitting Chang Tai's heart. His face changed slightly, but he quickly regained his composure.
Liu Zhi on the side also echoed: "General Li is right, President Chang, it is useless to talk about war on paper here now. The northern bandits are coming with great momentum and it is difficult to resist. Without the support of a third party, I think we will not be able to continue."
Liu Zhi's words resonated with many people present, and they all nodded in agreement. Chang Tai frowned, knowing that these generals and officials had their own plans and considerations. If he did not take some extraordinary measures, it would be difficult to stabilize the situation.
Chang Tai's eyes were like torches, slowly sweeping over everyone present, and finally fixed on Zhong Jiasheng. The two people's eyes met in the air, and Zhong Jiasheng nodded slightly, which made Chang Tai feel a little more at ease.
He took a deep breath, calmed himself, and then looked at Li Jun calmly.
Li Jun was sitting on the other side of the conference table with a disdainful and provocative smile on his face, as if he didn't care about Chang Tai's words.
"Then according to Commander Li, should we surrender now, clean our throats, and wait for the northern bandits to chop us off?" There was a hint of coldness in Chang Tai's voice, and his eyes were fixed on Li Jun, as if he wanted to see through his heart.
Li Jun curled his lips and answered nonchalantly: "I didn't say that. President Chang should not put any accusations on me." There was contempt and disdain in his voice, as if he didn't care about Chang Tai's accusations.
Chang Tai was not angered by Li Jun's attitude. He continued to remain calm and firm. He continued, "Or does Commander Li think that everyone here should be like you, ostensibly loyal to the Southern Government, but secretly harboring evil intentions, flirting with the Northern bandits, and even ready to surrender to them at any time?"
Chang Tai's oppressive words caused the conference room to suddenly become silent, with only Chang Tai's voice echoing.
Li Jun's expression changed slightly. He didn't expect Chang Tai to be so direct and blunt.
But he quickly regained his composure and retorted: "President Chang should have evidence for what he said, and don't accuse me out of thin air. Although we have some differences of opinion, it does not mean that there is collusion between me and the northern bandits."
"Evidence?" Chang Tai sneered, "General Li, do you think I don't know what you did behind my back? Do you think you can hide your actions from my eyes?"