.Li Pingko came to find Sheng Shiping, which really has nothing to do with economic matters.

"You are right. Cia is not targeting Liu Junshi himself, but the policies he implemented." Sheng Shiping put down the crystal wine glass and went to the cabinet to get a box of candy. "When I was studying in the United States, I met him, two grades higher than me, and I studied law major. After graduation, I met him three times. The most recent time was at the Chinese business negotiation meeting held in Taipei last year. I talked with him alone for half an hour."

Li Guoqiang's brows jumped a few times because he had never heard of this.

"In my personal impression, Liu Junshi is a very pragmatic and very smart politician."

Li Guoqiang noticed that Sheng Shiping used "politicians" rather than "politicians" to call Liu Junshi.

"In college, Liu Junshi was a very active left-wing young man. I heard that after returning from his studies, he participated in the Diaoyu Islands protection campaign the following year."

"He did not follow the fishing boat to sea, but was just helping the crew on the shore."

Sheng Shiping smiled and said, "No matter what, he is very smart, very smart, and very courageous. A shrewd politician cannot know that the Taiwan Strait issue will not be delayed forever. With the increasing frequency of civil exchanges between the two sides of the Taiwan Strait, the gap in comprehensive strength is getting wider, especially the gap between us and the United States is narrowing, and the strength to defend national interests and achieve national unity is greatly enhanced. One day, the Taiwan Strait issue will be resolved in the hands of us or our descendants. At that time, the United States will not only not stand up to protect Taiwan, but also avoid it. It is not the Americans or Taiwanese compatriots who suffer, but those politicians who are going further and further on the route of national separatism."

"The former 'president' who became a prisoner is a lesson from the past."

Sheng Shiping glanced at Li Guoqiang and said, "Is Liu Junshi a veteran or beneficiary? I must know the powerful relationship. Even without vivid examples of the former 'president', Liu Junshi will vigorously improve cross-strait relations, promote political reconciliation, and promote national reunification after taking office."

Li Guoqiang frowned and heard Sheng Shiping's implicit meaning.

The relationship between Liu Junshi and Sheng Shiping is definitely not simple!

"The key to achieving national unity is not the will of politicians, but the will of the public. Over the years, we have been working in this direction, hoping to enhance national kinship between the two sides of the Taiwan Strait through folk exchanges, economic cooperation, tourism development, cultural exchanges, etc., so that more Taiwanese compatriots can benefit from it, and thus support national unity." Sheng Shiping paused for a moment and said, "This is an achievement that requires long-term efforts. Perhaps our generation will not see that day. Only from now on, seizing all opportunities and seizing all time can we let the descendants of compatriots on both sides of the Taiwan Strait come together in decades and witness the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation."

"This is called "predecessors plant trees and future generations enjoy the cool air." Li Pingkoo smiled and said, "Maybe it won't take decades. As long as our development momentum has not weakened, the people-to-people exchanges on both sides of the Taiwan Strait will not be affected. Perhaps more than ten years later, at most twenty years later, there will be a chance to achieve peaceful reunification."

Sheng Shiping was not so optimistic. At least from his expression, he did not agree with Li Pingkoo's views.

"At the current development speed, in another fifteen years, we will surpass the United States in total economic output. While the economy is developing rapidly, our military strength is also steadily increasing. Although there is still a long way to go to surpass the United States in all respects, as long as the United States realizes that it is not worth the cost of interfering in the Taiwan Strait issue, we can use the foundation laid by decades of exchanges between the two sides of the Taiwan Strait to achieve national unity."

"It's not that simple, don't underestimate the United States."

Li Pingko smiled and did not argue with Sheng Shiping.

"As the number one power, even since World War I, the United States has only been in control of world hegemony for about a hundred years. The United States is now at the peak of its strongest national strength. Don't be blinded by the current situation. The benefits of the global financial crisis bring far more benefits to the United States than the disadvantages. In the final analysis, the root of this crisis is that the United States burned too much money in the Afghanistan and Iraq Wars, and had to make money from other places, resulting in disorder in financial order and derailment of economic development. The crisis spreads around the world, which is just a means for the United States to pass the crisis on other countries. After the crisis is over, the United States is still the most powerful country in the world and will soon usher in a 'golden period' similar to that of Clinton's rule. We still have a long way to go to surpass the United States."

"The United States will be at least underestimated for a while."

Sheng Shiping smiled and shook his head, saying, "What will happen to the United States? Let's discuss it in the future. When it comes to the Taiwan Strait issue, the key is military power."

Li Pingko sighed, not opposing Sheng Shiping's view.

"The army is like a sword. It takes four factors to cast this sword, raw materials, iron smelting furnace, craftsman and forging time. For the army, the four factors are soldiers, training, technology and practical combat. After the sword is cast, there must be a strong, smart and quick-responsive swordsman, otherwise the sword will always be just a sword, not a weapon to defeat the enemy. We will only say that a swordsman is invincible in the world, and we will not say that a sword is invincible in the world." Sheng Shiping smiled and said, "It's a pity that we have not cast a peerless sword, nor the body required to swing the sword. As long as we are not a swordsman like the United States, we will not surpass the United States."

"Even so, we cannot do nothing." Li Guoqiang did not oppose Sheng Shiping's view, nor did he fully agree. "The country's development must be progressive step by step, and the construction of arms must also be carried out step by step. We cannot wait until the economy is strong before developing arms, nor can we blindly expand our arms regardless of the country's basic strength. As long as we move forward steadily and develop faster than our opponents, we will be able to surpass our opponents sooner or later."

"I've said it was a very long process and I have to be patient."

"The further you talk, the further you go, this is not a debate." Li Pingkoo smiled and pulled the topic back, "Lao Sheng, you can't stand aside in this matter."

"You've come to the door, can I stand aside?" Sheng Shiping smiled and shook his head, saying, "If Liu Junshi survived this level, I'll go to Taiwan to talk to him."

“Is it convenient?”

"What's inconvenient? I'm a shareholder of several Taiwanese-funded enterprises and I'm getting a US passport. The Taiwan authorities also gave me permanent visa-free entry rights." Sheng Shiping breathed and said, "I'll go to him and speak more conveniently. But I can't go empty-handed and lobby for Taiwan's 'president' with just one mouth."

"you mean……"

"Before this, I have to know what you think and how you plan to deal with the Taiwan Strait issue."

Li Pingko frowned. This question was too general.

"You also know that when I went to Taiwan last time, Liu Junshi mentioned that as long as the mainland agrees to a high-level meeting, even if it meets privately in informal occasions, he will agree to conduct unified negotiations." Sheng Shiping glanced at Li Pingkou and said, "This is an opportunity. Seizing this opportunity can shorten the distance between the two sides of the Taiwan Strait and speed up the pace of getting together between the two sides. The key is that a basic policy must be proposed so that Liu Junshi knows that we are very sincere."

"Do you think the time for peaceful reunification has come?"

Sheng Shiping smiled, then shook his head, and said, "I began to say that the basis of peaceful reunification is the public, not the politician. Even if Liu Junshi knows that Cia wants to get rid of him and let Song Yingjie replace him, he will not be ahead of the public, let alone interfere. With Liu Junshi's personality, if we put pressure on him, it will backfire and force him to compromise with the United States."

"How is it possible? The United States wants to get rid of him..."

"Lao Li, you are also a politician, and you still don't understand the reason?"

Li Pingkoo breathed a sigh of relief and his expression became deep.

"Compared with the lofty ideals pursued, a true politician will definitely put his personal safety behind his head. Liu Junshi compromised with the United States not to save his life, but to protect the political achievements he has built over the years, and to protect the cross-strait policies he implemented." Sheng Shiping paused for a moment and said, "If you put you in Liu Junshi's position, I believe you will make the same choice."

Li Pingko nodded and said, "You are right, I will do this."

"Before I go to Taipei, you have to give me a clear answer to let me know what to say to Liu Junshi and how to deal with this matter."

"I can't give you an answer because it's not within my decision."

"You mean..."

"After such a big thing happened, no matter whether Liu Junshi can survive this level, Taiwan Strait relations will be affected." Li Pingko sighed and said, "As you said, if we suppress Liu Jun at this time, it will only have a counterproductive effect. The problem is that Cia takes huge risks and intends to get rid of Liu Junshi, and will definitely have a more ulterior motive. If we do not raise our guard properly, it will only make things worse. For us, there is only one choice now, that is, whether to fight or not."

"Is it so serious?"

"If the situation continues to deteriorate, we will have no choice." Li Pingko glanced at Sheng Shiping and said, "As long as Liu Jun is really good at it, we cannot sit idly by. With our current military strength and the United States' influence in the Western Pacific region, if there is another Taiwan Strait crisis like the mid-1990s, there is no force that can prevent the top leaders from making a decision."

"This is definitely a disaster, a disaster for all the descendants of Yan and Huang."

"So you can't let something like this happen."

Sheng Shiping nodded and said, "First of all, you must protect Liu Junshi and not let him be hurt. Secondly, you must let Cia give up the idea of ​​assassinating him and avoid worries. Finally, you must make a complete plan to prevent us from being out of control and pushing us to the brink of war."

"Old Li is arranging the first two things. It's just the last thing you have to do in person."

"I?"

"I didn't study in the United States, so your words are more convincing."

Sheng Shiping sighed and said, "It seems that I should say goodbye to Seclusion Life."

"Maybe it's a farewell forever." Li Pingkoo smiled and said, "No further ado, you can go back with me immediately."

"Don't hurry, eat something first. You have to have a full meal before going to the execution ground. You can't let me go hungry."

Li Guoqiang did not go back with Li Pingkoo and Sheng Shiping. After having a midnight snack, he said goodbye to the two and drove back to the Military Intelligence Bureau alone.
Chapter completed!