Special forces soldier demobilization: Starting from the county government compound, a meteoric rise

High-Tech Industry Department, National Development and Reform Commission.

Liu Ming's "sick leave" of more than half a month was somewhat suspicious.

There has been no shortage of speculation within the ministry about this ruthless person who was parachuted in and acted decisively, directly taking down Deputy Director Zhao Ruihu.

Some say he offended too many people in Jiangnan Province and is now facing a fierce backlash; this is a "strategic retreat" to avoid the limelight.

Some say that the "Ten-Year Revitalization Plan for Semiconductors" was too ambitious, touching the fundamental interests of certain multinational giants and domestic compradors. They believe that Liu Ming was being "cold-out" due to pressure from above.

Those section chiefs who used to enjoy a life of luxury under Zhao Ruihu and were suppressed by Liu Ming as soon as he took office have started to become active again in the past two days.

"I knew it, young people are still too green."

In the break room, several senior department heads, holding thermos cups, gloated in hushed tones.

"The tallest tree in the forest is bound to be felled by the wind. The waters in Kyoto run deep. Does he, coming from just one place, really think he can turn the world upside down with a few reports? He was only tough for a few days, and now he doesn't even dare to go to work."

"I heard he had a heart problem and is recuperating in Xishan. This illness, well, it's not a big deal, but it's not a small one either... hehe, he might have to take early retirement due to illness."

"What about those joint venture approval projects we have stuck with..."

"Once he retires due to illness, we'll naturally follow the proper procedures. Those foreign companies are as anxious as ants on a hot plate."

Just as these giant rats were secretly rejoicing at their impending "freedom".

A Mengshi off-road vehicle with a military license plate stopped unexpectedly at the main entrance of the National Development and Reform Commission building.

Two heavily armed officers in civilian clothes, each carrying a red file folder, strode into the private elevator amidst the astonished gazes of the security guards in the lobby.

The target is the High-Tech Industry Department.

……

Inside the director's office.

Zhou Jianping, the other deputy director in charge of the work, was looking at the two officers who had suddenly barged in, a fine layer of cold sweat appearing on his forehead.

Zhou Jianping was a well-known good-natured man who usually only cared about his work and didn't get involved in personnel struggles. But at this moment, seeing the bright stars on the shoulders of those two officers, even he, if he were slow to realize, knew that something big had happened.

"Leader...who are you looking for?" Zhou Jianping stammered.

"We're looking for Comrade Liu Ming."

The leading major general's voice was loud and clear, exuding an unquestionable authority. He ignored the department heads who were peeking around and instead placed the red file folder he was holding directly on the table.

That was a commendation order.

Although the specific details of the battle and its location were not specified due to the level of secrecy.

But the bright red national emblem and the supreme seal of the Central Military Commission at the bottom were like a dazzling sun, instantly blinding everyone.

"In a recent classified operation involving major national security and strategic resources, Comrade Liu Ming demonstrated decisive command and took the lead."

They successfully thwarted the conspiracy of hostile foreign forces, saved the lives of dozens of national-level researchers, and made an indelible and outstanding contribution to safeguarding the core interests of the nation!

The major general surveyed the officials outside the office who were completely petrified, his voice booming.

"After deliberation by the Central Military Commission, it has been decided to issue a commendation to Comrade Liu Ming!"

"This commendation will be officially recorded in the personnel file of the National Development and Reform Commission, serving as an important basis for evaluating Comrade Liu Ming's performance!"

……

Dead silence.

The entire office area of ​​the High-Tech Industry Department fell into absolute silence for a full minute.

Those former department heads who had just been mocking Liu Ming for "retiring due to illness to avoid the limelight" in the break room were now stunned, their mouths agape and their faces as pale as paper.

A covert operation?

thwart foreign forces?

Saving the lives of researchers?

Is this some kind of sick leave?

This is clearly going to the front lines to fight a war! And it's the kind of national war that would alarm the Central Military Commission and directly issue the highest commendation order!

A civilian director in charge of economic affairs actually went to the border to fight mercenaries? And he even won?

What kind of magical monster is this?

"My goodness..."

A young staff member who usually felt weak in the knees when reporting to Liu Ming couldn't help but swallow hard when he saw the commendation order.

"What exactly did our Director Liu do before?"

"Are you stupid?!" A veteran officer next to him whispered, his voice trembling. "To have a major general from the Central Military Commission personally deliver the commendation order, and to be in command of such a top-secret operation... that's definitely a top-tier soldier who crawled out of piles of corpses!"

"I remember now! Someone dug into Director Liu's file before and said that he used to serve in the Southeast Military Region... and, it seems, he even received several First-Class Merits!"

boom!

This statement was like a nuclear bomb, completely detonating within the National Development and Reform Commission!

A soldier with four First-Class Merits!

Now he has transformed into a director-general at the provincial level, who controls the nation's scientific and technological lifeline!

Those corrupt officials who had secretly colluded with Zhao Ruihu, attempted to set a trap for Liu Ming, and even tried to sell out national interests in the chip project, now felt a chill run from the soles of their feet to the top of their heads!

They finally understood why Zhao Ruihu had suffered such a crushing and swift defeat.

Now I finally understand why Liu Ming was so calm and composed when facing threats from those foreign giants, and even dared to tear up the contract!

Because they're not playing those bureaucratic games with you at all!

That's the murderous aura they've forged through real fighting!

If you push him too far, he really is capable of flipping the table and killing someone!

"Quickly...quickly go back and return all those foreign investment approval documents!"

An old section chief who had just been thinking of a secret plan was now so frightened that he scrambled back to his office.

"If anyone ever dares to mention any shady joint venture dealings to me again, I'll personally send them to the disciplinary committee! That's like daring to challenge the King of Hell himself!"

In a short time.

The entire High-Tech Industry Department was on edge, and those political enemies who had been secretly sabotaging them completely fell silent, behaving as obediently as a flock of quails.

At this moment, Liu Ming's prestige reached an unchallenged peak, not only in his professional field but also in his absolute military strength and background.

……

at the same time.

Qincheng Prison, on the outskirts of Kyoto.

The atmosphere inside this iron cage, which holds countless fallen high-ranking officials, is cold and oppressive.

Zhao Ruihu, dressed in prison garb, sat behind the glass of the visiting room. His once arrogant face was now sunken and ashen from days of interrogation, making him look like a walking corpse.

The person who visited him was the expensive lawyer he had hired from outside.

"Mr. Zhao, the situation outside is not optimistic." The lawyer pushed up his glasses, his tone heavy.

"The Nangong Group has taken over all of the Zhao family's assets in Jiangnan Province. Moreover..."

The lawyer paused, seemingly hesitant about whether to tell him the most devastating news.

"And what? Speak!" Zhao Ruihu slammed his fist on the glass, his eyes bloodshot.

"Furthermore, the latest news about Liu Ming has just been circulated internally."

The lawyer lowered his voice and recounted in detail how Liu Ming had made outstanding military achievements on the border and how a major general from the Central Military Commission had personally delivered a commendation order to the National Development and Reform Commission.

After listening to the lawyer's words.

Zhao Ruihu's chest, which had been heaving violently, suddenly stopped moving.

He stared blankly at his reflection in the glass.

Looking at that face, twisted by the lust for power, which ultimately led to the destruction of his family and the death of his loved ones.

Commendation from the Central Military Commission.

The king of individual soldiers.

Frustrate foreign conspiracies.

These legendary achievements, one after another, were like heavy hammers, smashing his pitiful pride and self-esteem to pieces.

"Ha ha……"

Zhao Ruihu suddenly laughed.

At first, it was just a low chuckle, but then it turned into a maniacal laugh, laughing until tears streamed down his face, laughing like a completely insane beggar.

"Ha ha ha ha!!!"

He laughed hysterically in the visiting room, his voice echoing in the empty room, filled with endless absurdity and despair.

"Mars……"

"He's actually a war god?"

"I, Zhao Ruihu, pride myself on my intelligence and believe that I am invincible in manipulating power in the officialdom of the capital."

"result……"

Zhao Ruihu slumped back in his chair, covering his face with his hands in anguish, tears streaming through his fingers.

"I'm actually... playing power games with a war god who can take a man's head amidst a thousand troops?"

"I'm such a fucking blind idiot..."