"But isn't the Kong family on intimate terms with the Old Man, and in control of the National Government's purse strings? Why doesn't Director Li give them even a shred of face?"
Liang Xin felt that tonight's conversation was quite profound, and he wanted to pry a little deeper.
"You only see the Kong family and the Old Man; you haven't noticed Director Li's predicament. During the War of Resistance, the Director was always on the front lines. You could say he rendered distinguished service. It was only thanks to his patronage that I was able to come to Beiping and become the Garrison Commander."
Chapter 148