Chapter 1858: Concealing the truth

Qin Guang said seriously: "Comrade Liu Fusheng, we are all in Jiangtou City, we can't just ignore this kind of thing. I firmly request that the special task force participate in this operation."

Liu Fusheng's expression seemed somewhat helpless: "Okay, then wait until I get accurate information, and then work with you to formulate an action plan."

Qin Guang pondered, "The risk of interception at sea is relatively high. The only critical area for problems is the sea near Jiangtou City. For this mission, confidentiality is the top priority. I think the strength of the task force is enough to deal with emergencies. You'd better not expand the problem. The more units that cooperate, the more likely it is that an accident will occur."

Liu Fusheng said: "That makes sense. I will follow Team Leader Qin's idea."

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Yanjing, Shengtang Group headquarters, Tang Shaoxiong's office.

Tang Shaoxiong had just returned to Yanjing and had not yet dealt with any work issues when Tang Shaohao knocked on his office door.

"Why are you back?"

Tang Shaoxiong was slightly stunned.

Tang Shaohao laughed and said, "I came back following my second brother."

Tang Shaoxiong was surprised and asked, "Why are you chasing me? You should be in Jiangtou City and be the vice president."

Tang Shaohao smiled and said, "Second brother is still angry with me?"

Tang Shaoxiong asked expressionlessly: "I always thought that we two brothers had the best relationship, but you stabbed me in the back. Tell me, should I be angry?"

Tang Shaohao smiled and said, "So, I came back specially to apologize to my second brother in person."

Tang Shaoxiong shook his head and said, "I don't need you to apologize, just stop cheating me."

Tang Shaohao smiled and said, "Second brother, to show my sincerity, I will tell you another piece of news."

Tang Shaohao frowned and asked, "What news?"

Tang Shaohao asked: "Second brother, have you ever understood the technology of lithography machines and chips?"

When Tang Shaoxiong heard this, his eyes flickered but he didn't say anything.

Tang Shaohao said: "The lithography machine is a key link in chip manufacturing. The level of lithography machine technology directly determines the computing power and accuracy of the chip. I have received reliable information that a lithography machine representing the most advanced level in the world is about to arrive in Jiangtou City."

"Once this lithography machine successfully enters our country, our lithography machine technology will immediately reach the world's advanced level."

Tang Shaoxiong asked: "Why are you telling me this?"

Tang Shaohao said: "I think that the arrival of the lithography machine in Jiangtou City is a major breakthrough for Liu Fusheng in the industrial layout of Chaojiang area, and it is also a good reflection of his political achievements. Once the lithography machine is put into production and starts to produce the world's most advanced chips, Liu Fusheng, as a leader who has changed the pattern of the chip industry, will definitely be highly valued by the country."

"I want to discuss with my second brother how to deal with this matter. Should we try our best to stop him, or do nothing?"

Tang Shaoxiong understood that the third brother wanted to do him a favor. He believed that the lithography machine was related to the struggle for power between Tang Shaoying and Liu Fusheng in East Guangdong Province. This industrial layout, which would bring huge benefits to Liu Fusheng's political achievements, reputation, and promotion, would definitely have a certain negative impact on Tang Shaoying.

Obviously, Tang Shaohao had already seen that Tang Shaoxiong wanted to compete with Tang Shaoying, so he deliberately used this matter to let Tang Shaoxiong make a choice.

Tang Shaoxiong already knew that lithography machines were about to enter the country. Now he was curious about the channel through which Tang Shaohao got the news.

Tang Shaoxiong thought for a moment and said, "How did you know about this? Is the information reliable?"

Tang Shaohao said, "Brother, don't forget, I am the president of the Western Returned Scholars Association. This news was revealed to me privately by a classmate who has connections overseas. It is said that this time, the acquisition of the lithography machine and chip technology company Fuyun Network was able to complete this project with the help of many overseas Chinese."

"There is a member in our organization whose family runs a shipping company. One of his relatives is even the captain of a cargo ship responsible for transporting lithography machines!"

Hearing this news, Tang Shaoxiong's heart moved slightly. He was inquiring about the transport ship.

Unexpectedly, Tang Shaohao actually delivered such important news to him.

Tang Shaoxiong was secretly delighted, but said calmly, "Old Third, why are you telling me this? Do you want me to bring the lithography machine back?"

"Well..."

Tang Shaohao smiled and said, "I just want to express some apologies for my previous actions. Since Second Brother doesn't need the information I provide, I will tell the news to Big Brother and ask him to protect the lithography machine cargo ship until it arrives at the port. This can also be considered a political achievement."

From beginning to end, Tang Shaohao acted calm and composed.

After careful observation, Tang Shaoxiong determined that he probably didn't know the inside story of the lithography machine.

"Third brother, there is nothing that cannot be discussed between us brothers. This includes the differences between me and the eldest brother regarding the development of the family. I'm sure you have seen it."

Tang Shaohao said, "Second brother, even though you have control of the money bag, you are still unwilling to give up and still want to develop in the political arena. You even hope to replace your eldest brother and become the heir to the family. Am I right? The disagreement between you two is not just a simple one."

Tang Shaoxiong did not answer the question, but picked up a cigar and threw it to Tang Shaohao.

Tang Shaohao took two puffs of his cigarette and said, "Big Brother is too powerful right now, just like Cao Cao in the Romance of the Three Kingdoms. Between the two of us, you are like Sun Quan, but I am not as good as Liu Bei. Sigh, it's too difficult to survive in the cracks. What can a vice president with no administrative rank do in front of the deputy secretary of the Guangdong East Provincial Party Committee?"

Tang Shaoxiong smiled and said, "So we two brothers should be closer. Some minor conflicts are not enough to affect our relationship."

Tang Shaohao nodded and said, "Second brother is still the one with the bigger vision... If you are interested in the information I provided, our previous unpleasantness will be written off!"

Tang Shaoxiong said: "It's a deal."

Tang Shaohao laughed and said, "After I've said these things, I'll forget about them. The subsequent choices and operations have nothing to do with me."

Tang Shaoxiong nodded.

Tang Shaohao said: "After leaving the port, the cargo ship transporting the lithography machine turned off the GPS signal and severed all contact with the outside world. It sailed on the vast ocean, relying on the ancient way of navigation, towards the great country in the East."

"The ancient way? Looking at the stars? Can it be reliable?"

Tang Shaoxiong was a little surprised.

Tang Shaohao smiled and said, "In addition to looking at the stars, there are several other cargo ships scattered around the cargo ship, and they all have their positioning systems turned on and communicate with each other via radio. Those small boats serve as navigation."

"The satellites and military vessels of the United States can only search for the signals of the small boats, but they don't think they have any relationship with the cargo ship transporting the lithography machine. This strategy is called concealing the truth from the world, and only our people can pull it off."