"We taxi drivers don't even know what this place is for. We saw soldiers guarding it all the time before, so we thought it was a military-controlled area. The day before yesterday, when news of a state funeral came out and the address was announced, we learned that this place has always been guarded by soldiers. It is the cemetery of the Special Branch. By the way, you are from the Special Branch, how could you not know that the state funeral is held here?"
Xu Qian muttered something about "rarely watching the news" while taking out money to pay the fare.
"I can't accept money. If people know that I accept your money, the car will be smashed." The driver smiled and waved his hand.
Xu Qian was a little embarrassed, but he had never done anything like not giving money.
"Otherwise, King Xu Tian, can you take a photo with me and I'll put it in the car so that everyone who rides in my car can see it and I can brag about it."
"Okay!" Xu Qian agreed readily.
The two took a selfie with their mobile phones, and then the driver asked Xu Qian to sign his autograph.
"It seems I have to find some time to practice calligraphy." Xu Qian's handwriting is not beautiful, but it is definitely not ugly. However, there may be situations in the future where he will sign, so it is better to practice a little better. Xiao Xu is still better. Face-saving.
The state funeral was held at 3 p.m., but the admission deadline was 2:30, which was a few minutes past the deadline. Except for a few soldiers, there was no one else at the entrance.
Xu Qian came to the entrance of the avenue and was stopped by soldiers as expected.
"Excuse me, what are you here for?" There were only four of these soldiers standing guard, and there were three others walking back and forth. When they saw Xu Qian approaching, they first stretched out their hands to signal to stop, and then asked them in a routine manner.
"I'm here to attend the state funeral, right here." Xu Qian was not surprised. If he just let himself swagger in, then these soldiers would be just decorations.
"It's past the admission time and entry is prohibited. Please leave." The soldier's face was expressionless and his tone was unquestionable.
Xu Qian looked at the uniforms of these soldiers and could identify that they should be from the security battalion of the General Bureau of Special Branch. He had also rescued some soldiers from the guard battalion of the Dongshan Branch, so he finally had some connection with them.
"That's right, I'm also from the Special Branch. I came a little late and haven't started yet..."
"Are you from the Special Branch? Please show me your ID." The soldier said immediately.
There were more than 30,000 people participating in today's state funeral. They were all organized by various units in the capital. They entered in batches after checking their IDs. There was no such thing as a single person coming on his own. Because these participating units had already reported the number of participants and their lists yesterday. They knew how many people came in from each unit and who was there. In fact, they did not accept individuals who came by themselves. If an individual wants to participate, he should find an organization and submit his name together before getting off work yesterday at the latest. If there is no organization, there are many private voluntary groups that can also sign up. Needless to say, the members of the General Bureau of the Special Branch themselves, except for those who are left on duty, everyone else must participate.
So if you are from the Special Branch, you can go in even if the time has passed. After all, this state funeral is for the martyrs of the Special Branch who died in the war with the orcs.
Documents...
Xu Qian could only take out a few IDs that Han Qianqian had given him before, all of which were from other departments such as military officers' IDs and police IDs. In fact, as an external monk, he does not have a work permit issued by the Special Branch, only full-time personnel have it.
"Sorry, we can't let you in without the ID of the Special Branch." The soldier looked serious and had no intention of being accommodating.
Xu Qian sighed and could only take out his phone to find an acquaintance in the Special Branch to solve the problem.
It is naturally impossible for these ordinary soldiers to stop Xu Qian. It is just that these soldiers are doing their jobs and are loyal to their duties. He will not put his own identity to put pressure on the other party. He won't rush in directly with force. Doing so is not in line with his character.
But when Xu Qian took out his mobile phone, he felt suffocated.
At the Special Branch headquarters, there were only three people with phone numbers for him. One was Han Qianqian, who had gone into seclusion to practice. He had already made the call in the car, and it was indeed turned off. The second one is Pan En. Pan En has already been killed by Yan Ke. The third one belonged to Director Sun Fuwang, but in this battle, after Sun Fuwang killed a squad leader, he was tortured to death by the orc squadron leader. Of course, it was impossible to call him.
At the beginning, Han Qianqian also said that he would arrange for someone to be his docking person, but this person has never been arranged, because soon, Han Qianqian felt that Xu Qian did not need to arrange anyone else. With his ability, he could directly Just connect with him, Xu Qian has such weight.
However, Xu Qian was in trouble now. He looked at his phone and couldn't make a single call.
The soldier looked at Xu Qian holding his cell phone in a daze, and he was already suspicious. The man couldn't produce his ID, so he took out a phone as if he was looking for someone, but he didn't make a call, which was very suspicious. He had already winked at several other soldiers. If this person made any move, he would immediately capture him.
Xu Qian was still thinking, why not call Ou Junpei at the Nanhai Branch? Although the branch over there can't control the affairs here, maybe he can contact the general bureau and the general bureau will send someone to take him in. The curve is a bit curved, but it is still a solution.
At this moment, the sound of a car driving was heard from behind.
Xu Qian looked back and saw a military-branded vehicle driving towards him.
The soldier quickly asked Xu Qian to step aside and make way for him.
When the car arrived at the entrance, there was no need to check any documents, and several soldiers saluted directly.
When Xu Qian saw this situation, he thought, "That's not right. Why are you not doing business properly?" Why don't you check your ID? Just as he was about to walk up and say something, the car stopped and did not drive directly in.
Xu Qian and the soldiers were stunned, not knowing what the car was going to do.
The rear window slowly lowered, and a familiar face appeared.
"Xu Qian, why don't you go in?"
"Grandpa Han, it turns out to be you!" When Xu Qian saw that it was Han Qianqian's grandfather Han Song, he suddenly felt like he had seen a savior.
"I can't get in." Xu Qian showed an aggrieved expression.
"Hahaha, you, a great hero, can't get in?" Han Song couldn't help but laugh.
Several soldiers were not stupid, and they immediately understood that Xu Qian was still a person.
However, no one would blame soldiers who were loyal to their duties, at least neither Xu Qian nor Han Song were such people.
Xu Qian got into Han Song's car and drove in slowly.
"The one just now... seems to be Xu Qian..." One of the soldiers said to the soldier checking Xu Qian's ID.
"Xu Qian? King Xu Tian?" The soldier suddenly woke up and felt a sense of regret in his heart. Xu Qian is a great hero. Which of their soldiers does not respect heroes? It's just that he didn't recognize Xu Qian just now. After all, there are some differences between photos and videos and a real person standing in front of him. The most important thing is that the news said that Xu Qian was seriously injured and was still hospitalized. Who would have thought that he would be here alive and kicking now!
The car walked in for about a few hundred meters, turned a few corners, and stopped in a small parking lot. Obviously, not all cars can enter this small parking lot. Ordinary vehicles can only be parked in the large parking lot outside, and the cars that can enter here are all the cars of big shots.
The driver opened the door for Han Song. After getting off the car, Han Song motioned to the driver to stay in the car and wait for him, and then walked with Xu Qian.
As soon as we came out of the parking lot, we saw countless tombstones and countless people.
Each tombstone is a member of the General Bureau of Special Branch who died in the war over the years, and these people are the ones who came to attend the state funeral.
There are many, many people. Of course, this cemetery is also very large, big enough to accommodate these 30,000 people.
In the center of the distance is today's main platform. Surrounding the main platform are hundreds of urns that are about to be buried. Next to each urn is a man wearing a black Hanfu skirt. Xu Qian knew, That's the official uniform of the Special Branch. Ordinary members are white, middle-level officers are blue, directors are red, and everyone's robes are white. Only when attending a funeral, regardless of status or position, are all black inside and out.
Han Song took Xu Qian from the passage in the crowd to the main stage. There were a few seats in front of the main stage, and Han Song took Xu Qian to sit in the front row.
Many people present were secretly wondering who this young man brought in by Commander Han was!
There were several cameras at the scene, divided into different camera positions for filming. Xu Qian knew that this was being broadcast live.
Glancing at the people on the stage, Xu Qian felt familiar and asked in a low voice: "Grandpa Han, who are those on the stage!"
Han Song was stunned for a while, "You don't know who they are?"
Xu Qian had a "should I know" expression on his face, "I don't know, I just feel familiar. He should be someone with a very high position!"
Han Song was speechless. He looked at the row of old people on the stage and whispered: "They are the top leadership. Except for the No. 2 leader who went to Wujiang as a representative, the others are all here."
Xu Qian nodded and said "Oh".
Han Song glanced at Xu Qian and thought: There must be some secret in this young man, but he didn't know whether this secret would be beneficial or harmful to China.
