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Chapter 757
chapter 0319 part 3
Due to special reasons at Leon Base, the lowest military rank of the main officers in charge of the base was Major General from various countries around the world.
Logically speaking, they didn't need to show respect to Tang Group just because he was the Boss of a group company, or rather, the former President/CEO. However, they couldn't withstand the current scale and size of Tang Group, which was a true giant.
To put it simply, Tang Group in a Parallel Universe would be equivalent to Umbrella in Resident Evil.
However, compared to Umbrella's high-profile nature, Tang Group was like an iceberg hidden below the sea level. What was exposed outside, what people saw, was always just the tip of the iceberg.
But even just this tip of the iceberg was a giant creature capable of sinking the Titanic.
Under the Western money-based system, Tang Group's wealth and influence could even affect the political elections of countries like the Federation, France, and the United Kingdom.
As for military strength, aside from a few select countries, Tang Group's Private Military, combined with armament more advanced than the Federation's active military, was enough to easily subvert any country in the world except for those few rogue ones.
Therefore, in terms of the welcome ceremony, the High-level Staff at Leon Military Base welcomed Boss Tang with the attitude reserved for a Head of State.
But why was the person who got off the aircraft a woman?
Just as the crowd inside the base was secretly speculating, the black shuttle finally landed on the ground.
A handsome man wearing a white suit and holding a silver cane slowly walked out of the cabin.
Although Boss Tang had kept a low profile in recent years, there were still many acquaintances at the base who recognized him.
The highest-ranking defense officer at the base, former Federal Department of Defense Minister General Ross, had dealt with Tang Song before and recognized at a glance that the person who had arrived was the controller of Tang Group, former Federal Congressman Tang Song.
Four Black-clothed Bodyguards carrying silver briefcases walked steadily out of the cabin. They followed closely behind Tang Song and walked towards the crowd with large strides.
From a distance, General Ross extended his hand towards Tang Song:
"Mr. Tang, long time no see. I didn't expect you to look even younger after just two years!"
Taking a deep look at Ross, Tang Song politely extended his hand, "Secretary Ross, long time no see. I remember the last time we met was at The Pentagon!"
A trace of awkwardness flashed across Ross's face, but he quickly covered it up.
As the saying goes, a new emperor brings new officials. This was true throughout history, regardless of East or West. Ross had become Minister of Defense thanks to Francis's appreciation.
But after Francis stepped down, no matter how outstanding Ross's ability was, the current president would remove him and replace him with his own team.
This was a political game.
Didn't Francis assassinate the president back then precisely because that president violated the promise he made before taking office and gave the position of Secretary of State he had promised him to someone else?
People who violate the rules of the game will inevitably suffer backlash.
Before Barack Obama was elected president, the small group around him each had their own division of labor, and Barack Obama also made promises to his team.
However, Ross's ability was indeed good. Even after being removed from the position of Minister of Defense, he wasn't sidelined but was sent to Leon Base to preside over the situation here for the Federation.
"Mr. Tang, let me introduce you. This is Wang Zhihua from China!"
As Tang Song's "acquaintance" and half a host at the base, Ross naturally began introducing the row of soldiers to Tang Song!
"Hello, Mr. Tang! I..."
Wang Zhihua, wearing a Chinese Army uniform, had a slightly round face and was in his fifties or sixties. He was smiling cheerfully and very enthusiastically shook Tang Song's hand, greeting him warmly in Chinese.
Tang Song smiled and replied in Chinese, "Very happy to meet you, Chief Wang!"
Ross stood behind Tang Song and, after Tang Song finished greeting Wang Zhihua, extended his hand again to introduce the next person, "Mr. Tang, this is Lieutenant General Pushkin from Russia!"
The big-bearded Russian Lieutenant General also extended both hands, getting ahead of Ross, and gripped Tang Song's hand tightly with both hands, "Very happy to meet you, Davarish!"
Hearing this appellation, Tang Song raised his eyebrow in surprise, but his face still held a gentle smile, "Very happy to meet you too, General Pushkin!"
It must be said that compared to the treatment the former Pope of the Vatican received, the treatment Boss Tang received upon arriving at this Military Base was much grander.
By the time Tang Song finished shaking hands with the personnel who came to receive them one by one, Gu Zi Yun, who was beside him, was already boredly kicking the stones by her feet.
"Mr. Tang, the base has prepared a welcome banquet for you. It's getting late, how about we go over now!"
A row of black protocol vehicles was parked not far away. Gu Zi Yun held Tang Song's arm while curiously looking around at the dense firing ports around the base.
Since Leon Base was attacked last time, the base's Defense System had been further strengthened. Many of the original gunpowder weapons had been directly replaced by energy emission ports.
The thick gun ports faintly flashed with cold light. Inside the gun barrel, blue energy flow guide pipelines could be clearly seen.
(end of chapter)
Due to special reasons at Leon Base, the lowest military rank of the main officers in charge of the base was Major General from various countries around the world.
Logically speaking, they didn't need to show respect to Tang Group just because he was the Boss of a group company, or rather, the former President/CEO. However, they couldn't withstand the current scale and size of Tang Group, which was a true giant.
To put it simply, Tang Group in a Parallel Universe would be equivalent to Umbrella in Resident Evil.
However, compared to Umbrella's high-profile nature, Tang Group was like an iceberg hidden below the sea level. What was exposed outside, what people saw, was always just the tip of the iceberg.
But even just this tip of the iceberg was a giant creature capable of sinking the Titanic.
Under the Western money-based system, Tang Group's wealth and influence could even affect the political elections of countries like the Federation, France, and the United Kingdom.
As for military strength, aside from a few select countries, Tang Group's Private Military, combined with armament more advanced than the Federation's active military, was enough to easily subvert any country in the world except for those few rogue ones.
Therefore, in terms of the welcome ceremony, the High-level Staff at Leon Military Base welcomed Boss Tang with the attitude reserved for a Head of State.
But why was the person who got off the aircraft a woman?
Just as the crowd inside the base was secretly speculating, the black shuttle finally landed on the ground.
A handsome man wearing a white suit and holding a silver cane slowly walked out of the cabin.
Although Boss Tang had kept a low profile in recent years, there were still many acquaintances at the base who recognized him.
The highest-ranking defense officer at the base, former Federal Department of Defense Minister General Ross, had dealt with Tang Song before and recognized at a glance that the person who had arrived was the controller of Tang Group, former Federal Congressman Tang Song.
Four Black-clothed Bodyguards carrying silver briefcases walked steadily out of the cabin. They followed closely behind Tang Song and walked towards the crowd with large strides.
From a distance, General Ross extended his hand towards Tang Song:
"Mr. Tang, long time no see. I didn't expect you to look even younger after just two years!"
Taking a deep look at Ross, Tang Song politely extended his hand, "Secretary Ross, long time no see. I remember the last time we met was at The Pentagon!"
A trace of awkwardness flashed across Ross's face, but he quickly covered it up.
As the saying goes, a new emperor brings new officials. This was true throughout history, regardless of East or West. Ross had become Minister of Defense thanks to Francis's appreciation.
But after Francis stepped down, no matter how outstanding Ross's ability was, the current president would remove him and replace him with his own team.
This was a political game.
Didn't Francis assassinate the president back then precisely because that president violated the promise he made before taking office and gave the position of Secretary of State he had promised him to someone else?
People who violate the rules of the game will inevitably suffer backlash.
Before Barack Obama was elected president, the small group around him each had their own division of labor, and Barack Obama also made promises to his team.
However, Ross's ability was indeed good. Even after being removed from the position of Minister of Defense, he wasn't sidelined but was sent to Leon Base to preside over the situation here for the Federation.
"Mr. Tang, let me introduce you. This is Wang Zhihua from China!"
As Tang Song's "acquaintance" and half a host at the base, Ross naturally began introducing the row of soldiers to Tang Song!
"Hello, Mr. Tang! I..."
Wang Zhihua, wearing a Chinese Army uniform, had a slightly round face and was in his fifties or sixties. He was smiling cheerfully and very enthusiastically shook Tang Song's hand, greeting him warmly in Chinese.
Tang Song smiled and replied in Chinese, "Very happy to meet you, Chief Wang!"
Ross stood behind Tang Song and, after Tang Song finished greeting Wang Zhihua, extended his hand again to introduce the next person, "Mr. Tang, this is Lieutenant General Pushkin from Russia!"
The big-bearded Russian Lieutenant General also extended both hands, getting ahead of Ross, and gripped Tang Song's hand tightly with both hands, "Very happy to meet you, Davarish!"
Hearing this appellation, Tang Song raised his eyebrow in surprise, but his face still held a gentle smile, "Very happy to meet you too, General Pushkin!"
It must be said that compared to the treatment the former Pope of the Vatican received, the treatment Boss Tang received upon arriving at this Military Base was much grander.
By the time Tang Song finished shaking hands with the personnel who came to receive them one by one, Gu Zi Yun, who was beside him, was already boredly kicking the stones by her feet.
"Mr. Tang, the base has prepared a welcome banquet for you. It's getting late, how about we go over now!"
A row of black protocol vehicles was parked not far away. Gu Zi Yun held Tang Song's arm while curiously looking around at the dense firing ports around the base.
Since Leon Base was attacked last time, the base's Defense System had been further strengthened. Many of the original gunpowder weapons had been directly replaced by energy emission ports.
The thick gun ports faintly flashed with cold light. Inside the gun barrel, blue energy flow guide pipelines could be clearly seen.
(end of chapter)
