National Development: I built a base on the rock beast - Chapter 230
Chapter 230 Seeking Cooperation
But Duan Ming couldn’t tell anyone about this agreement with the space star beast, so he had to find an excuse.
But before Duan Ming could say anything, Admiral Nico’s voice sounded:
“Lieutenant General, according to the latest Star Territory Laws of the Earth Alliance, you don’t seem to have the right to point fingers at our two Star Territory leaders, right?”
Duan Ming was deeply surprised to hear what Admiral Nico said.
Unexpectedly, Admiral Nico took the initiative to find Lieutenant General Zhang Feng’s “bad luck” without having to make any excuses!
Lieutenant General Zhang Feng frowned slightly and asked in a bad tone: “What do you mean by this?”
Admiral Nico smiled shamelessly.
“Of course it means that literally. I still hope that the Lieutenant General will not stretch his hand too far. If I remember correctly, the Lieutenant General is not the supreme commander of the Saturn-land coalition forces now, right?”
Even a child of any age could tell that Admiral Nicol’s words were clearly directed at Lieutenant General Zhang Feng.
“So, you are questioning whether I can fully represent the Saturn coalition forces and Fang?”
The smile on Admiral Nico’s face became even brighter. He took out an interstellar wristband from his pocket and placed it in front of Lieutenant General Zhang Feng.
“Lieutenant General, I think you should listen to this call. Maybe you will change your mind, maybe?”
It seems that Admiral Nico is indeed well prepared this time! I just don’t know what he relies on?
After Lieutenant General Zhang Feng hesitated for a moment, he picked up the interstellar wristband. The moment the call was connected, Lieutenant General Zhang Feng’s body shook first, and then stood upright.
Throughout the entire call, Lieutenant General Zhang Feng only responded with simple “yes”, “understand” and other similar words.
Duan Ming roughly guessed something from Lieutenant General Zhang Feng’s attitude.
It seems that Admiral Nico’s “trump card” is someone who has more say in the coalition forces and parties on Saturn than Lieutenant General Zhang Feng!
You know, Lieutenant General Zhang Feng is already the number two figure in the current Saturn-land coalition forces, and he has more say than him. There is only the general commander-in-chief who is about to retreat to the second line!
After the call was hung up, Lieutenant General Zhang Feng’s face looked ugly, and his brows furrowed even more.
“The meeting is temporarily suspended. I have some things to deal with. We will resume in an hour.”
After saying these words, Lieutenant General Zhang Feng walked out of the conference room without looking back, leaving behind those major generals from the Saturn-land coalition forces and Fang who looked stunned.
Duan Ming just took this opportunity to go back to the room to check on Tang Yaqing’s condition. After all, Duan Ming was not reassured if she was left alone in the room, even with the protection of Lin Dengwan and Colonel Lin Deng.
As soon as he walked out of the conference room, Duan Ming was called from behind.
“Master Duan, do you have time to talk?”
If it had been anyone else, Duan Ming would have ignored it, but the person who called him out was Lieutenant General Zhang Feng.
Following Lieutenant General Zhang Feng back to his room, Duan Ming was shocked by what he saw as soon as he entered the room.
In the entire room, apart from daily necessities, there were no other extraneous items, and the quilts were stacked like standard tofu blocks.
“Lieutenant General, I really didn’t expect that your room would be so neat. I originally thought that when you reach your military rank…”
Duan Ming did not continue what he said later, but was added by Lieutenant General Zhang Feng.
“You thought I was just a high-ranking lieutenant general? I no longer have strict requirements on myself?”
Duan Ming smiled and said nothing, not denying it, which meant admitting it.
Lieutenant General Zhang Feng sat beside the bed, sighed softly and said:
“You might think that I am able to reach this point because of some deep-rooted power behind me, right?”
Duan Mingzhi indeed thought so!
After all, not every soldier or person in their early thirties can become a lieutenant general!
Lieutenant General Zhang Feng smiled helplessly: “To tell you the truth, I, like you, have come step by step from a civilian with no background to where I am today. It is precisely because of this that I will never let me work hard. After more than ten years of living, the things I exchanged for my life were easily taken away by others!”
When he heard what Lieutenant General Zhang Feng said, Duan Ming just stood by the bed without any reaction.
In fact, the meaning of these words could not be clearer. Although Admiral Nico somehow got on the path of the Saturn-land coalition forces and General Fang, this also meant that Admiral Nico and Lieutenant General Zhang Feng were on opposite sides.
The enemy of my enemy is my friend. Duan Ming knows this truth very well. He is waiting for Lieutenant General Zhang Feng’s next statement.
“Duan Ming, speaking of it, I actually feel like I’m looking into a mirror towards you. Back then, I was just as young and arrogant as you are now. I wonder if you would like to be friends with me?”
There are three types of friends in Duan Ming’s mind. The highest-level ones are like Wu Yong, who can give each other’s backs. The middle-level ones are like every member of the Duan family and are what Duan Ming cares about. People, at the lowest level, come together temporarily because of interests, such as the current Lieutenant General Zhang Feng.
“Lieutenant General, you have to be sincere to be a friend!”
Lieutenant General Zhang Feng stood up, walked to Duan Ming, and spoke.
“Admiral Nico and the Admiral must have reached some kind of agreement. Only if you and I unite can we have the possibility to compete. I will try my best to contain the Admiral. I hope you can defeat Admiral Nico in the shortest possible time. ”
Even without Lieutenant General Zhang Feng, Duan Ming would still do this. Since it is cooperation, it naturally requires benefits.
“When I defeat Admiral Nico, you take control of the Saturnian coalition forces and all the forces on the other side, and then turn around and deal with me?”
Lieutenant General Zhang Feng smiled bitterly. He could understand Duan Ming’s distrust of him, just like he also distrusted Duan Ming when he first met Duan Ming.
“As long as you defeat Admiral Nico, I will make this special case for you and allow you to become the co-ruler of the sixth and seventh star regions!”
The bargaining chip given by Lieutenant General Zhang Feng did make Duan Ming a little excited, but it was not enough to completely impress Duan Ming.
“Plus the fifth domain!”
Lieutenant General Zhang Feng was slightly dissatisfied with Duan Ming’s lion’s opening: “There are only seven star regions in the Saturn region. Isn’t your appetite too big?”
The control now lies in Duan Ming’s hands. He shrugged casually and replied.
“Since the Lieutenant General is unwilling, I will not force anyone to do anything, so I will take my leave.”
With that said, Duan Ming walked towards the door.
“I promise you! But I have a condition!”
Duan Ming stopped and turned his back to Lieutenant General Zhang Feng. The corners of his mouth raised slightly.
“What conditions?”
“I must send people to take over the armies and parties in each star field. After all, I don’t want the Saturn-land coalition forces and parties that I work hard to control to become a decoration in the eyes of your Duan family.”
Duan Ming turned around, gestured “OK” to Lieutenant General Zhang Feng, turned and left the room.