Soldiers' Assault: Veteran Special Agents and New Recruits

Jackie Chan rushed back to the division headquarters and found many cars parked in front of the guesthouse, including an Audi with the license plate 00001.

This isn't something just anyone can hang up; it's reserved for the top leader.

"An S-rank expert has arrived?"

Jackie Chan opened the car door with a puzzled look and saw Minister Wang already waiting at the door.

"Chief of Staff Cheng, this way."

Minister Wang greeted Jackie Chan first, and after Jackie Chan approached, he said, "What a coincidence! Just now, Zhang SJ from S came to visit unexpectedly. Deputy Chief Zhong is receiving him. Why don't you wait in my room for a moment?"

"Okay, no problem."

The person coming from S must have something important to discuss. Jackie Chan is free anyway, so waiting here won't hurt.

"This way."

Minister Wang led the way, and soon brought Jackie Chan to his room.

It's a very compact standard room for cadres, with a sleeping area inside and an office area outside, separated by a small partition wall. It's only a dozen square meters in size.

"Chief of Staff Cheng, please sit here for a while. I'll come and get you as soon as the people from S leave."

Minister Wang gestured to the desk or leather sofa for Jackie Chan to sit and rest.

"it is good."

Jackie Chan nodded. He wasn't picky about who he was waiting for.

"Don't be too reserved. There are newspapers and magazines here, you can read them as you like," Minister Wang said warmly.

"May I use your computer?"

Military newspapers and magazines are full of outdated news; Jackie Chan prefers to read live news on his computer.

"Sure, use it as you like. I'll head over now."

Minister Wang agreed to Jackie Chan's request and then went out of the room to assist Deputy Chief Zhong.

Jackie Chan took off his hat and placed it on the table, skillfully opened his laptop, thinking that he would probably have to wait a while, as the conversation with the leaders in S wouldn't end so quickly.

So I logged into my QQ account to see if anyone had left me a message.

On the other side, in the reception room of the guesthouse, Deputy Chief Zhong and the leaders of S were sitting on the sofa, having already poured hot tea and started chatting.

"Zhang SJ, our military region has deployed so many troops at once, which has put a lot of pressure on local work. Thank you for your active cooperation," Deputy Commander Zhong said politely.

"Oh, no need for thanks. Whether the work of supporting the military and giving preferential treatment to families of servicemen is done well or not, and whether the garrison is satisfied or not, is one of the standards for evaluating leadership teams at all levels. Cooperating with the military's development is what we, the local authorities, should do."

Zhang SJ's words were very tactful, instantly making the atmosphere more relaxed.

"Hey, Lao Zhang, I've noticed a lot of changes in Ningzhou this time. There are several streets that I hardly recognize anymore," said Deputy Chief Zhong.

"Ningzhou has indeed developed at a fast pace, and its conditions in all aspects are quite good, but it is short of water."

If the water problem is not solved, Ningzhou's economic construction and development will be hampered...

Zhang SJ and Deputy Chief Zhong talked for a long time, but not much about anything practical. It was mainly a casual visit, a way of offering their condolences.

After all, a new division needs to be built, and the leaders have to make a trip.

Even if it's just formalism, it has to be done properly.

The two talked for about twenty minutes.

Zhang SJ raised his wrist to check the time, slapped his thigh and said, "Hey, look, it's almost time. Okay, let's stop here."

"You're busy with military affairs, and I'm preoccupied with political matters. It's already good enough that we could meet and chat. I'll be going now."

After Zhang SJ finished speaking, he stood up.

"Old Zhang, you're busy with work, so I won't keep you any longer."

As Chung SJ spoke, he quickly got up and escorted them all the way to the gate, exchanging various polite words along the way, until Chung SJ and his group got into the car and left.

Then he turned to Minister Wang, who was accompanying him, and asked, "Has Jackie Chan arrived yet?"

"We've arrived. He's been arranged in my room. I'll go and call him over to see you."

"No."

Minister Wang finished speaking and was about to call someone when he was stopped by Deputy Chief Zhong, who said, "It doesn't matter where we talk. I'm already out here, so I'll just go over there."

Go and prepare two cups of tea; I want to have a good talk with him.

"Yes, sir."

Minister Wang nodded and went to prepare tea.

Deputy Chief Zhong returned to the guesthouse and went straight to Minister Wang's room. From a distance, he saw Jackie Chan sitting in front of the computer, typing away, completely unaware of what was happening outside.

Deputy Chief Chung was curious about what Jackie Chan was doing, so focused that he didn't even notice him coming.

So he simply slowed down and walked quietly into the room, coming up behind Jackie Chan.

Jackie Chan, after all, came from a special forces background, and his keen vigilance is ingrained in his bones, so it can be triggered even without conscious effort.

The moment Deputy Chief Zhong entered the room, Jackie Chan immediately turned around warily.

Upon seeing the clock, the deputy chief immediately stood up: "Chief."

"What are you looking at so intently?"

Deputy Chief Zhong curiously peeked out and discovered that on Jackie Chan's QQ page, four words that looked extremely familiar to him were displayed—

Armored tanks!

His pupils widened instantly, and he exclaimed in disbelief, "Armored Tank? You're the infamous Armored Tank from the internet?"

"That's my online name."

Jackie Chan smiled and then asked, "Does the commander usually go online?"

"You think the internet is only for young people? You're so wrong. I also have chat tools, and I occasionally visit our unit's Great Wall Network so I can hear some voices from the grassroots," Deputy Commander Zhong corrected.

"There are indeed many authentic voices online that leaders rarely hear, so this is definitely a good approach."

Jackie Chan agreed with the leader's argument and also explained himself, saying, "The internet is a magical place. There are many liars and people who talk nonsense, as well as many data enthusiasts who have solid knowledge and can expand their knowledge base."

Deputy Chief Zhong didn't say anything, just stared at Jackie Chan, making Jackie Chan completely baffled.

After several seconds, he said, "I watched your duel with the Rocket Force on the Great Wall website. What do you think of his skill level?"

Deputy Chief Zhong looked on with anticipation, hoping to receive praise from Jackie Chan.

As a result, Jackie Chan poured cold water on the situation.

"I think his practical skills are rather amateurish, but his theoretical level is quite good, about the same as mine. We each have our own strengths," Jackie Chan said truthfully.

"On par with you? What level is that? There must be some kind of hierarchy." Deputy Chief Zhong said with a speechless laugh.

"I can probably only lead one group at most."

Jackie Chan gave his final assessment, not wanting to dwell on these digressions any longer, and went straight to the point: "Sir, Minister Wang said you have something to discuss with me. What aspects would you like to discuss?"

"Let's not talk about it anymore."

He thought he would receive high praise, but Jackie Chan only gave him a low-level evaluation. Deputy Commander Zhong was very discouraged and had no mood to talk anymore.

"You're not going to talk about it anymore? Why?"

Jackie Chan was unaware that his bluntness had hurt someone, and looked at Deputy Chief Zhong with a puzzled expression.

"If we're not going to talk, we're not going to talk. Why make so many questions? Go back now."

After finishing his speech, Deputy Chief Zhong turned and left, leaving Jackie Chan standing there completely bewildered.

Minister Wang, who had just brought over two cups of tea, happened to overhear the following few words.

He winked at Jackie Chan, signaling him to go first, then immediately followed and asked, "Sir, didn't you tell me to call and tell him to come? Why are you breaking up the conversation?"

Deputy Chief Zhong didn't say anything, and walked with his head down until he arrived at his room.

He plopped down in his office chair and said, "Do you know what I want to talk to him about?"

"If I'm not mistaken, you still admire Jackie Chan. The matter you want to discuss with him should be the same one you've discussed with Wu Yiwen and Gao Cheng," Minister Wang said.

"After the previous exercises and confrontations, Jackie Chan's performance was indeed amazing. We have learned a lot about these dark horses who came out of nowhere, and they are indeed qualified to run for division commander."

Deputy Chief Zhong sighed deeply, still unable to dispel the frustration in his heart.

After a long pause, he said, "The main reason I called him here today is to learn about his military background and his insights on the construction and development of combined arms divisions."

I just went there, and I realized there's no point in even talking about it.

Perhaps it was the thought that despite being demoted, he had found a suitable candidate for division commander, which suddenly improved Deputy Commander Zhong's mood.

The pent-up frustration in my heart inexplicably dissipated.

"There's no need to discuss it at all? Why not?" Minister Wang was completely confused.

Do you know who he is?

As Deputy Chief Zhong recalled his debate with Jackie Chan that evening, in which he himself had been outmatched in many aspects, he couldn't help but smile upon discovering that such a talented individual was right beside him.

Seeing that Deputy Chief Zhong was laughing as he spoke, Minister Wang was even more confused by the rapid change in his attitude.

He could only stare blankly at Deputy Chief Zhong.

Deputy Commander Zhong didn't keep them in suspense any longer, and said with a smile, "He's the guy who's always been my matchmaker, the one who never admits defeat."

"Armor... armored tank?"

Minister Wang looked on in disbelief; the coincidence was truly too much.

"Yes, that's him."

Deputy Chief Zhong nodded, his wrinkled eyes sparkling with admiration.

The fire that Wu Yiwen had almost extinguished began to burn brightly again in his heart.

When Minister Wang learned that Jackie Chan was an armored tank, and considering that Vice Chief Zhong would get humiliated arguing with him online, he immediately understood why Vice Chief Zhong had stopped talking about it.

In these past few months of online debates, Deputy Chief Zhong has learned more than he needs to know.

……

Jackie Chan was unaware that the opponent he had been beating up online and provoking with various languages ​​was actually Deputy Chief Chung. He left the guesthouse completely bewildered.

The next morning.

At the first formal meeting of the division headquarters, Lu Zhenwei summoned all the battalion commanders to the conference room, where Minister Wang presided over the meeting.

With everyone seated at the conference table, Minister Wang officially began the meeting.

"As instructed by the military region commander, the previously terminated live-fire exercise will resume tomorrow at 13:00, and will proceed as originally planned. The winner will still be the one who captures the green flag on Hill 131, with only two changes."

Minister Wang held up two fingers.

"First, all units that participated in the formation of the First Division will participate in this live-fire exercise."

Second, Comrade Gao Cheng will continue to serve as the commander of the Eastern Assault Group.

"Yes."

Gao Cheng stood up to receive the order.

"Comrade Jackie Chan has been officially appointed as the commander of the Western Assault Group."

When Minister Wang issued this order, everyone present changed their expressions. This sudden outcome was something no one had anticipated.

Gao Cheng looked at Jackie Chan in astonishment, a complex mix of emotions welling up in his eyes.

Prior to this, Jackie Chan made it clear that he would do his best to help him, and he was a powerful arm in Gao Cheng's path to success, and had already given him many advantages.

But these brothers who fought side by side have suddenly become rivals.

How could Gao Cheng's feelings not be complicated?

However, remembering the promise Jackie Chan had made to him before the confrontation began, Gao Cheng's mood immediately improved, even more so than before.

Long Xiaoyun's mouth was slightly open; she was utterly astonished by this explosive news.

Amidst this atmosphere of surprise, one could also see a hint of joy and anticipation deep in Long Xiaoyun's eyes.

I hope Jackie Chan can become the commander of the First Division.

When Wu Yiwen, the candidate who was eliminated, heard the news, it was like a bolt from the blue, leaving him completely stunned.

I can't believe that I, as the first candidate, have ended up in this situation.

He didn't know what he had done wrong. He felt he had tried his best, so why was he kicked out and lost his chance to compete?

Wu Yiwen couldn't understand it at all.

Jackie Chan himself was completely stunned. He was both surprised and delighted by this unexpected and joyful event that had fallen from the sky.

What shocked him was that with his current rank and qualifications, he was simply not qualified to become a division commander.

Whether it was the high-ranking officials or Wu Yiwen, they were all senior colonels.

The good news is that if he can really become the commander of the First Division, Jackie Chan's life will enter a new stage, and he can truly begin to realize his ambitions.

The advantage brought by the time traveler will be fully unleashed at that time.

Amidst these conflicting emotions and the unusually strange atmosphere in the venue, Jackie Chan remained silent for a long time before standing up to respond.

Minister Wang has a very good impression of Jackie Chan and highly regards his talent and character.

Seeing that Jackie Chan hadn't gotten up for a while, he reminded him, "Comrade Jackie Chan, are you confident you can complete the mission if you take command of the Western Assault Group?"

Sitting next to Jackie Chan, Long Xiaoyun was worried that he was daydreaming, so she secretly poked his weak spot with her hand.

Jackie Chan stood up abruptly from his seat and replied seriously with a blank expression, "Please rest assured, sir, I guarantee the mission will be completed."

At this moment, Jackie Chan cannot laugh, nor can he be nervous.

Laughter will be seen as smugness and arrogance, while nervousness will be seen as a lack of composure.

A blank expression is the most appropriate.

Liang Hang, Huang Yaqiu, and other battalion commanders saw that Jackie Chan, who had just been on equal footing with them, had suddenly become a candidate for division commander.

If it really works out, he will become my boss.

This dramatic turn of events left them with very mixed feelings, and they couldn't help but feel envious and jealous to the point of feeling sour.

(End of this chapter)