Chapter 62 of Part II

  The Olympics are finally proceeding in a peaceful and orderly atmosphere. With the guidance of Xu Jin, who had previously volunteered at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics and became one of the youngest planners at the 2000 Sydney Olympics, the competition venues in Changsha, Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Qingdao, and Chengdu have received surprising evaluations from the delegations of various countries participating in the Olympics.

  These six venues were selected from more than 20 bidding cities across the country after a five-stage competition process of "bidding, venue inspection, software and hardware facilities, environmental sanitation and sports popularization" and were elected by the first Olympic Committee of 37 people.

  The first day of the Olympic competition was a big event. The athletics competition. A soldier representing the Blood Dragon Special Forces, sent by the Ministry of National Defense, won the gold medal in the marathon with ease and a large margin.

  After 15 days of fierce competition, the Olympic flag slowly fell in the sound of the anthem, and the main host city Changsha of the first Olympic Games handed over the Olympic flag to the mayor of Nanchang, the host city of the next Olympic Games four years later. Due to insufficient preparation by foreigners, although it was held continuously in the Chinese Empire, there was no way. After the closing ceremony of this session, France, the United States, Japan, Germany and the United Kingdom have applied for the third Olympic Games, including Luoyang, China.

  Of course, in this Olympic Games, a total of 76 gold medals, our country won 70 gold medals with a huge advantage. Thirty-four silver medals and fifty-eight bronze medals.

  Looking at this result, I stood up from the office desk and said to Song Mingfeng standing in front of me: "Mingfeng, when will the delegations of various countries estimate to leave our country?"

  Song Mingfeng thought for a moment, looking at me and saying: "Your Majesty, the representatives of various countries are expected to leave by ship of the Great China Ocean Shipping Company in two days." After finishing speaking, he looked at me.

  I looked at Song Mingfeng and said, "Mingfeng, is there anything else you want to say?"

  Song Mingfeng hesitated for a moment before speaking out: "Your Majesty, I don't know if I should say this or not." After finishing, he gazed at me.

  I smiled and said: "Mingfeng, you've been following me for so many years, don't you know my temper? Just say what's on your mind, is this matter related to me now?"

  Song Mingfeng nodded, as if he had finally made up his mind, and said: "Yes, Your Majesty! You know that since the establishment of our country, the Mingfeng troops have been fully integrated, except for two parts that were separated to form the National Security Bureau and the Central Intelligence Agency. The people who came over from Xue Long have helped us establish an assassination system and a surveillance system, which are specifically responsible for assassinations and monitoring."

  I listened to Song Mingfeng say so much, waved my hand and said: "Don't talk about other things, just get straight to the point, I need the key points, Mingfeng you know my personality."

  Song Mingfeng nodded and said "sorry" before continuing, "Yes, according to the information from my intelligence personnel. Your father-in-law General Li Dingguo is suspected of forming a clique for personal gain and secretly plotting a rebellion."

  I stood up in shock and angrily asked with a trembling voice: "Mingfeng, is what you said true? Have you investigated it clearly?"

  Song Mingfeng seemed to have anticipated my reaction, calmly saying: "Yes, the investigation has been clarified, and some evidence has been obtained. However, since he is very secretive in his actions, we are still conducting further investigations. But I think it's necessary to tell you about this matter, so I'm telling you in advance." After finishing, he showed a hint of a predictive expression.

  Although I was quite shocked at the moment, I saw his expression and stabilized my emotions. "Mingfeng, if you have anything else that can surprise me, just say it all together. There's nothing to be afraid of. We will face what we need to face eventually."

  Song Mingfeng looked at me in surprise, then continued: "Currently, the evidence shows that some military and political figures related to Li Dingguo include: Navy Political Commissar Zeng Qing, several high-ranking generals of the Army also participated. These people were former subordinates of General Li."

  I can only stare at Song Mingfeng with a shocked expression, I pondered for a long time, and then said: "Mingfeng, you say Li Dingguo has the intention of rebellion, I can still accept it. But Zeng Qing is someone who has been following me since I started my career. Can't be wrong, right?"

  Song Mingfeng nodded solemnly and said, "There won't be any mistake. I'm willing to stake my head on it. At the same time, my father in the political circle is also involved." He had already spoken with a hint of sadness.

  I can only describe the shock I felt in one day. I nodded weakly to Song Mingfeng and said, "Mingfeng, these things cannot be known by others. Alright, you go down now. Also, secretly inform Zhou Lun, Xu Jin, and others for me." After I finished saying those names in one breath, I didn't even turn my head as I spoke to the person behind me: "Go and inform Zhao Zhe, the commander of the Blood Dragon Special Forces. At the same time, issue an Imperial Highest Military Administrative Order to the following personnel list. Immediately take control of their respective troops."

  A dark figure emerged from behind the curtains of the window behind me. Without a word, he nodded and disappeared again.

  After doing all that, I unconsciously sat down on the chair. Picked up a cigarette from the table, lit one and started smoking.

  The first to arrive was always Peng Ying, this kid. Behind him were Ye Jun and Zhou Lun, Xu Jin and others. They looked at my expression. Peng Ying, who originally wanted to make a joke, was stopped by Zhou Lun.

  Zhou Lun has been my partner for so many years. He walked over and patted me on the shoulder, saying: "A Xiao, what's going on? You've called everyone who came with us, except Zhao Zhe."

  I raised my head and smiled bitterly: "Zhao Zhe will also rush over later."

  It wasn't until now that people realized the severity of the situation. When Blood Dragon was first established, it had never been mentioned to the outside world that there was a special forces unit called Blood Dragon. Moreover, Blood Dragon had never appeared on the official battlefield. Some battles that were impossible to win suddenly turned around without anyone suspecting a thing. Only we knew that it was thanks to Blood Dragon's efforts. Now, in this relatively 'peaceful era', I've actually mobilized Blood Dragon again, which means things must have already reached a very critical point.

  Seeing the anxious and worried eyes of everyone, I tidied up my thoughts and said: "It was my father-in-law who united with a few people from the military and political circles to form a force intending to rebel and overthrow my Chinese Empire."

  As soon as I said this sentence, everyone had already been called out.

  "What kind of people are involved in this matter that we already know about?"

  I looked at the crowd that had already quieted down and waited for me to speak, saying: "There are Song Yingxing and now the military department's former Li Dingguo's old division. The others are not clear for the time being."

  Zhou Lun looked at me and said: "Your Majesty, have you started specific countermeasures?"

  I nodded and said, "Yes, but we still need everyone's cooperation. After all, nowadays newspapers dare to report anything. I don't want to stir up national unrest, it would be difficult for the Qing royal family to make a comeback later. What do you think?"

  Everyone nodded in agreement.

  I didn't wait for them to express their opinions, and continued: "Xu Jin, you go back and immediately control the major newspapers. Others, control each department. Don't make any rash moves. The military personnel will return to secretly move their troops towards Tanggu Port. If discovered, the external name is this year's three-military joint military exercise - code-named 'Life as Summer Flowers'."

  Tanggu Garrison

  Li Dingguo's heart was filled with conflicting emotions. After all, he now held a high and powerful position, unlike before when he was relegated to Yunnan where the only way to distinguish him was by his heavenly appearance. He thought about how he would not be able to face his son-in-law or his daughter again. Li Dingguo let out a deep sigh and muttered: "Fate is playing tricks on people!"

  A black-clad man stood behind Li Dingguo and said, "General Li, I have been ordered to tell you that in ten days, the Japanese will join us in action. We hope that General Li and your troops will lead their respective armies to launch a coup after seeing the signal flare at dawn on the tenth day, controlling the entire Tianjin area and advancing on Beijing! At the same time, Song Yingxing in Beijing will launch a political coup during the national assembly in ten days' time. We will have 500 good men surrounding the assembly, forcing it to declare independence from the Chinese Empire." After finishing speaking, he looked at Li Dingguo's unmoved figure and said, "The young master has promised that you will be the Prince of Dingbei of the Great Western Dynasty, with a hereditary title that will not be replaced."

  Li Dingguo waved his hand and said, "You go back and report to the young master. Dingguo will do his best for the young master no matter what. But whether it succeeds or not, from now on, I have nothing to do with the Zhang family."

  Beijing Premier's Mansion

  Song Yingxing looked at the person in front of him helplessly and said, "I will do as you wish, but please tell your young master that ten days later I hope to see my granddaughter Mingfeng for the last time. I hope she will be safe and sound then. Otherwise, I will stop at nothing to prevent your success."

  The fat man in front nodded and smiled, saying: "Don't worry, Mr. Song, Miss Sun will definitely be safe and sound, if anything happens to her, you can take it out on me. We'll take our leave now, hoping to hear your good news later." After finishing speaking, he waved his hand and led the people beside him away.

  After a while, Song Mingfeng walked in and looked at Song Yingxiong with a gloomy expression: "Grandfather!"

  Song Yingxing nodded and said unnaturally: "En, you're back. It's rare for you to come back once."

  After finishing speaking, Song Mingfeng still didn't seem to want to leave, so he asked: "Mingfeng, is there something on your mind?

  Song Mingfeng did not raise his head, but with a trembling voice said: "Why? Why is it like this now?" He didn't wait for Song Yingxing to respond and continued: "In my impression, you are a man of principle, an upright person. But now I see that the peaceful life you have been longing for, the era where everyone lives in peace and contentment that you dreamed of, has been destroyed by your own hands." After finishing speaking, tears were already welling up in his eyes.

  Song Yingxing said in a calm tone, "I knew you would know. You have control over the Mingfeng troops. I should have known that your eyes and ears are everywhere. Alas! Now that things have come to this, there's nothing more for me to say." He looked at Song Mingfeng's expression and said, "If your dearest younger sister, Mingfeng were kidnapped and used as leverage against you, what would you do?" After finishing speaking, he gazed into Song Mingfeng's eyes.

  Song Mingfeng listened to this and looked at Song Yingxiong, saying: "Grandfather, do you think that my Mingfeng troops wouldn't know about Cang Feng's disappearance? You're wrong, I've known for a long time. You're old. Old to the point of not being able to distinguish right from wrong."

  "Speaking of which, it's like recalling the past... 'Heaven and Earth, Ruler, Parents, Teachers' - you used to tell us this all the time when we were young. Now you..."

  Song Yingxing seemed to have been shaken by something, and said in a decadent tone: "Now it's too late to say anything. Things have come to this point. I can only go down from here. If I don't agree, Mingfeng will die. No matter what the outcome of this matter is, I can only atone for my sins with death."

  After finishing, he seemed to have aged a lot, and looked at Song Feng with comfort: "Feng, you've grown up. Grandpa has become muddled and walked to this step. In the future, take good care of the Song family and make the Song family proud!" He said, walking out.

  In September 1662, the National People's Congress Central Meeting was held in Beijing. Song Yingxing smiled and entertained delegates from all over the country. As the delegates took their seats, the meeting officially began.

  Firstly, Song Yingxing represented the Prime Minister's Office and the Cabinet to deliver the State of the Nation Report.

  Song Yingxing walked up to the microphone without any hesitation. He tried it out and said, "As of August 1662, my Chinese Empire has thirty-three administrative provinces. The country's total GDP ranks first in the world, and the per capita GDP also ranks first in the world. Steel production is also ranked first in the world. All indicators are very satisfactory, and the country is currently implementing a twelve-year compulsory education system. The enrollment rate of school-age children has reached 96.55%. The economy has maintained rapid growth, with a year-on-year increase of 16% compared to the same period last year. People's lives are basically rich. Although there are some shortcomings in the newly liberated areas, with the support of various brother provinces, the situation has gradually improved."

  The lengthy state report has finally been presented. Song Yingxing looked at the soldiers in military uniforms who were walking in one after another, and then said: "Next, please welcome Minister of National Defense, Vice Chairman of the Military Commission of the Chinese Empire, Zhou Lun to make a brief military report."

  Zhou Lun walked out of the podium, standing steadily on the stage, clearing his throat and saying: "Next, I will introduce you to the general situation. As of now, our Imperial Chinese People's Army has six group armies, with a total of seven major military regions across the country. Including overseas garrisons, our field army personnel have reached over 15 million. This does not include reserve forces, military police, and national security troops. Among them, there are more than 6 million reserve forces, more than 4 million military police, and more than 1.5 million national security troops. In addition, the public security police nationwide has more than 10 million people. Currently, our military branches include land, sea, and air. The total tonnage of the navy ranks first in the world, and the air force is a unique branch of the Imperial Chinese Army."

  Zhou Lun's speech received warm applause from everyone.

  It's finally time to vote on whether to implement the new bill. At this moment, a young man stood up and signaled something to Song Yingxing.

  Song Yingxing looked around, his eyebrows furrowed. After a while, he said: "Next, I propose that everyone vote to decide. We will overthrow the current emperor Zhu Xiao's rule. Please raise your hands to vote."

  At this time, the members below had already become chaotic. The hard-won peaceful period was about to be broken. Everyone had opinions about Song Yingxing. They were all preparing to go forward and question him.

  Bang!

  The sound of gunfire rang out, and the venue immediately fell silent. The young man walked onto the stage, holding a microphone and said: "Honorable members of parliament, I hope you look around you. You may have already seen it. If you don't vote, none of you will be able to leave here. But if you do vote, I think you'll still be big shots when you go back to your places. Alright, let's not waste any more time, start voting."

  At this time Zhou Lun stood up and walked onto the stage. The young man was frightened and looked at Zhou Lun, saying: "You... you... what do you want to do?"

  Zhou Lun coldly laughed and looked at him saying: "I represent the Emperor's highest decree, declaring to you that you are sentenced for treason."

  The young man looked around and sneered: "You're joking. You're about to die and you still dare to say that. Take him out and shoot him."

  There was no response. Zhou Lun smiled and looked at him, saying: "Your people are not listening to you anymore." After finishing speaking, he turned to the soldiers around him and said: "Take this person away and hand him over to the National Security Department." After finishing speaking, he turned his head to Song Yingxing and said: "Song Lao, let's go! Wait for the public trial by the people!"

  At this time all the members of the House, after a moment of panic, burst into warm applause.