si-mexico Chapter 1266 Not Wanting to Waste Time
Chapter 1266 Not Wanting to Waste Time
"I don't think it's a good idea. If we're going to have a unified response, then everyone is equal. It's not about me interfering with whoever contacts me. Look at the situation outside; it's reached a point of no return. I guarantee that if their situation doesn't improve in the next two to three weeks, these conflicts will escalate and affect the work of various central departments. This meeting is enough; continuing is pointless. No one but me is willing to take them in. If you agree, give me a call. If you don't agree, don't bother calling me to the next meeting; I don't have time."
As Li Shaoyi packed his things, he spoke, and the others nodded in agreement. However, they were still somewhat shocked by Li Shaoyi's disregard for the rules and his audacity.
It turns out that Li Shaoyi was quite bold, but he still maintained some semblance of dignity when facing his fellow party members. However, today Li Shaoyi showed almost no regard for face. In fact, those familiar with Li Shaoyi know that his departure from Hankou last time was a watershed moment.
Before that incident, Li Shaoyi would always give you face, no matter what you did. But after that incident, things changed completely. As for Li Shaoyi, you know what kind of people you are, and you'll have to experience the attitude he's giving you when you get back.
Minister He's face shifted between light and shadow, surprised by Li Shaoyi's response. This indicated that the initiative was no longer in their hands, and things were different from before. Previously, he would do whatever you assigned him; now, if you wanted him to do something, you had to follow his steps, otherwise, this was the result.
"If you ask me, Commander Li is right. If we need someone to do something for us, we have to follow their procedures. Now we're asking them to do things for us and expecting them to listen to us? There's no such thing as a free lunch. If it were me, I wouldn't have come today."
Some people present started praising Li Shaoyi, especially the local officials of the mountain city. The defeated soldiers were fighting and causing trouble every day, giving them a lot of trouble. But they couldn't treat it as an ordinary case. After all, if you dare to deploy the military police, they'll dare to fight you with guns. They've fought the Japanese before, so why would they be afraid of the military police?
Even before this incident, they advocated a tough stance against these individuals. But now that the shooting has occurred, is a tough stance effective?
It's obvious it's not very useful; these people don't do things according to your ideas. If it were to cause another major upheaval, we might all lose our jobs. So, for them, Li Shaoyi taking on this task is like being given a second chance. But unfortunately, the central government has other concerns.
Minister He gave a signal, instructing his secretary to intercept Li Shaoyi. This matter absolutely had to be resolved today. The old man had wanted to test him, and the result was in. Li Shaoyi had to take on this mess, otherwise the entire mountain city would never have a day of peace. Moreover, more and more troops would be arriving in the mountain city to rest and regroup.
Just as Li Shaoyi was about to go downstairs, Minister He's secretary was already waiting there with a smile. Li Shaoyi knew that the meeting hadn't resolved the issue, so Minister He wouldn't let him leave. He followed the secretary, swaying slightly, to Minister He's office.
In less than 10 minutes, the meeting was over. Only then did Li Shaoyi realize that the meeting was specifically for him. After all, apart from his wealth and influence, no one else could solve the current situation in Shancheng.
"Your office doesn't look like the office of a wartime minister of military and political affairs. It could easily be mistaken for the office of the boss of some multinational corporation. Are all these things in this room real?"
Li Shaoyi pointed to some antiques in the display case. It would be surprising to find such things in the office of the Minister of Military Affairs, but his subordinates still decorated it for him, since Minister He liked these kinds of things.
It was the same old story: no matter how tough things were, the superiors couldn't suffer. Although the conditions in the mountain city were far from ideal, these people went to great lengths to ensure their superiors lived comfortably. According to them, if their superiors weren't doing well, how could they properly conceive policies to save the country?
"Don't try to insult me with your veiled barbs. This matter is now on our minds, and the higher-ups are going to assign it to you. If you encounter any difficulties, just tell me directly."
Things are different now than they were a few years ago. Getting Li Shaoyi to do something isn't something that can be done with just a few words. Since the incident in Hankou, everyone in the Ministry of Military Affairs has basically realized that when talking to Li Shaoyi, you have to have a proper attitude and not let him make sacrifices for nothing.
“I can accept all the defeated soldiers in the mountain city right now, including a portion of them later. But I have one condition: each of you needs to pay more than 40 yuan. Don’t think my demand is excessive; that money can’t even buy a plane ticket.”
The price Li Shaoyi offered was already quite low, but Minister He still frowned. Given the current situation in Shancheng, coming up with several hundred thousand silver dollars wouldn't be a problem, but the number of people involved would increase, and eventually, they'd have to squeeze every last drop of money out of them.
Li Shaoyi had his reasons for making this request. After all, life was better in the north, and if they just randomly assigned people, wouldn't he be at a loss? For the sake of the war heroes or experienced combatants, it was worthwhile for him to do this. But if they were to randomly assign people, then they would have to come up with 40 silver dollars first.
"I agree to this in principle, but we still need to discuss it. Let's just agree to it for now, and let the seriously wounded go first."
Minister He thought for a moment and said, "If this becomes a precedent, then more people from Li Shaoyi's side might go there, and even some people from the regular army who are not doing well might go there too."
Originally, I didn't want to open this door, but the situation in Shancheng is really out of control now, so this is the only way. Although everyone is unwilling, apart from Li Shaoyi, there is really no one else who can accept these people. This is the only way now.