Soldiers' Assault: Veteran Special Agents and New Recruits

Gao Cheng had been feeling resentful and annoyed that everyone thought Jackie Chan was letting him, the old company commander, win, rather than that he won on his own merit.

Now, hearing the person involved question him face-to-face, Gao Cheng, who already had a bad temper, couldn't hold back any longer and completely exploded.

"Did I lose?"

Gao Cheng stared wide-eyed and shouted back, clearly already convinced that he was serious.

Just as Jackie Chan was preparing to retaliate against Gao Cheng again, Wu Yiwen suddenly ran out and interrupted, saying, "Hey, alright, alright, you lost, so what? Why are you still arguing about it? Losing to the old company commander isn't shameful."

Wu Yiwen's words sounded like he was advising for reconciliation, but they actually contained a deeper meaning.

"Jackie Chan, you should know very well that in today's exercise, neither of us gave way to you. We were fighting with our true abilities."

Taking advantage of Wu Yiwen's imposing appearance, Gao Cheng defended himself again with smugness and pride, deliberately adding, "You are someone I trained. If you want to beat me on the battlefield, you are still too green."

Jackie Chan did intentionally let Gao Cheng win, but he didn't want it to be too obvious, so he put in a little effort.

Experimenting with immature new tactics during exercises!

Otherwise, given Jackie Chan's meticulous work style, how could he not know that current technology and equipment simply cannot support new tactics and strategies?

Ultimately, this resulted in the untimely collection of key information, causing us to fall behind Gaocheng by one step.

If Jackie Chan were to go all out, he would have countless well-developed tactics in his mind, any one of which could easily defeat Gao Cheng.

However, it was precisely because Jackie Chan concealed it so well that Gao Cheng was unaware of all this.

He thought he was really better than Jackie Chan!

Jackie Chan was deeply hurt by Gao Cheng's repeated provocations and his ingratitude, which made him abandon his last reservations.

"Staff Officer Gao, your problem is that you only saw that green flag. You didn't see this live-fire exercise as an actual combat operation, a combat operation that conforms to the First Division's new type of digitalized combined arms division."

You only completed a basic task; you have absolutely no concept of information warfare in your mind.

You think your circuitous climbing is absolutely concealed? That your water-retaining slope won't encounter obstacles? That you think you can hold your position after taking the hilltop with infantry? Your heavy equipment…”

"That's enough!"

Jackie Chan pointed out all the flaws incisively, and Gao Cheng couldn't listen anymore. The more he listened, the more guilty he felt, so he could only interrupt loudly, "You are the loser in this round. It's not your place to lecture me."

To hide his guilty conscience, Gao Cheng finished speaking, picked up his wine glass, and drank it all in one gulp.

Using alcohol to mask emotions!

He then deliberately took a moral high ground and solemnly criticized Jackie Chan, saying, "An excellent commander must be able to face his own mistakes."

As a soldier, you should have the courage to admit your failures.

"Snap!"

After Gao Cheng finished speaking, he slammed the cup to the ground, bringing the atmosphere to a freezing point.

Xu Sanduo, Cheng Cai, and Wu Liuyi were completely dumbfounded. They sat there feeling like they were sitting on pins and needles, wanting to leave but not daring to, wanting to speak but not daring to, feeling even more uncomfortable than being in prison.

Wu Yiwen was also scared away by Gao Cheng's act of smashing the glass, which made him half of the drunkenness disappear.

He asked, quite annoyed, "What are you doing? What are you doing? Who are you trying to impress by throwing this?"

Jackie Chan wasn't intimidated by Gao Cheng, but he knew that Gao Cheng's emotions had completely collapsed, and there was no point in continuing to talk to him.

In such a heated emotional state, a long-standing relationship could easily fall apart.

He stood up and said, "Alright, I think we've had enough to drink tonight. I also have some urgent business to attend to."

So, Staff Officer Gao, Deputy Division Commander Wu, let's call it a day for now. We'll talk again another time later.

Without waiting for Gao Cheng and Wu Yiwen's reply, he grabbed his hat, put it on, and left.

Cheng Cai and the other two were all Cheng Long's soldiers. In this awkward atmosphere, they couldn't care less about the old company commander and could only silently slip away with him.

"Hey, Staff Officer Gao, why did you smash a glass while drinking? It was a perfectly good victory celebration, and now you've ruined it like this."

Wu Yiwen got up and tended the fire, then he also got up and left.

Only Takagi was left there.

Looking at the empty private room, Gao Cheng's feverish head gradually began to cool down, and reason returned to his mind. He realized that he had drunk too much and had lost himself in the moment.

Thinking back to our pleasant conversation when we first met, I felt uneasy.

How did it end up like this?

He wanted to chase after her to apologize, but in the end he couldn't save face, so he could only sit down and pour himself another drink.

This time, I poured a full wine glass, which must have weighed at least half a pound.

It's like punishing myself.

He gulped it down in one go.

……

Division Headquarters Guesthouse.

At this time, Chief Zhong and Minister Wang were also together, discussing the topic of the selection of division commanders.

"Sir, are you still undecided about the final candidate for division commander?" Minister Wang asked.

"Each of the three men has his own strengths and weaknesses. They are all more than capable of being the commander of a division in the First Platoon. However, we are choosing the commander of the First Division, which is an experimental unit with advanced technology and sophisticated weaponry."

Chief Zhong frowned and paced back and forth to the window, holding up the curtains as he said, "In the initial stage of the First Division's establishment, I think Wu Yiwen is more suitable."

This person is calm, meticulous, has strong coordination skills, knows how to read people, is very tactful, can win people over, is good at diplomatic negotiations, and is quite reliable.

However, his military knowledge was too traditional, and he had no understanding of digital information warfare, making him far inferior to the other two.

As for Gao Cheng, in terms of quality, experience and education, he met the standards of the First Division Commander. Among the mid-to-high-level cadres I have met, he handled the relationship between being an official and pursuing a career quite correctly.

But I don't know how to put it, I always felt that he lacked something that Jackie Chan possessed, and this kind of thing is very important to the First Division.

As for Jackie Chan, his experience is completely different from theirs. He has never been a commander of a main combat unit, nor has he ever worked in a government agency.

They all rose through the ranks from Team A, so their experience and skills in special operations are beyond question.

However, corps operations are different from special operations. He had no experience in leading teams, which was his biggest weakness and made him seem a bit inexperienced.

In the military, a special group that highly values ​​seniority and prestige, he was promoted from chief of staff of a special operations brigade to division commander.

Jumping three levels at once is indeed quite unusual.

If he were appointed as a division commander, it would definitely be a huge risk. It's very likely that his superiors would find it hard to accept him, and his subordinates would find it hard to gain their respect. Sigh...

Chief Zhong spoke at a long and clear pace, providing a detailed analysis of each person's strengths and weaknesses.

It was a truly difficult choice, and all I could do was sigh deeply.

"Commander, I think you should stop hesitating. If you're asking for my opinion, then let's cut to the chase. Gao Cheng is the most suitable candidate."

Minister Wang offered his advice and analyzed: "Although Jackie Chan has some advanced qualities, he may not be able to adapt to the current situation."

Compared to Gao Cheng, Jackie Chan is very energetic, while Gao Cheng is already mature. The situation during the formation of the First Division was complex, and the mature one was obviously more suitable.

Minister Wang's analysis is quite insightful.

"One is raw and vigorous? The other is mature?" Chief Zhong murmured to himself, deeply moved by these two words.

"Chief, I feel... you've been... a bit..." Minister Wang hesitated, unable to finish his sentence for a long time.

"Hey, just say what's on your mind, what's there to be afraid of?" Chief Zhong urged.

"You've been a bit fickle lately, easily bored with the old and looking for the new," Minister Wang blurted out through gritted teeth.

"What? What do you mean by 'falling out of love' or 'being fickle'? What are you talking about? This is utter nonsense, hahaha." Chief Zhong was amused.

Minister Wang was embarrassed by the laughter and didn't know how to respond.

He laughed for a long time.

Chief Zhong finally stopped, as if he had a good idea in his mind. He said with a smile, "Alright then, since you've put it that way, let's find a method that is both innovative and familiar."

"Huh? What method?" Minister Wang asked curiously.

You'll find out then.

Chief Zhong maintained an air of mystery, deliberately keeping everyone in suspense and not revealing anything.

Two days later.

The most important officer appointment ceremony of the First Division was solemnly held in the division headquarters auditorium.

All the officers of the division, numbering in the hundreds, gathered in the Great Hall to personally witness the most important moment in the formation of the First Division.

"Everyone stand up!"

With a loud command.

All the officers stood up in unison and welcomed Chief Zhong, Minister Wang, and Political Commissar Lu with enthusiastic applause as they entered the Great Hall of the People and took their seats.

"sit down!"

The command was given again, and all the officers sat down.

"Now, please invite Commander Yuan Zhongyuan of the Military Region to announce the order on behalf of the Military Region."

Minister Wang stood up and gave the order. All the officers who had just sat down stood up, including all the leaders on the platform.

"I now announce..."

Chief Zhong, holding the appointment document, unusually put on his reading glasses and announced: "Lu Yunhe, the former political commissar of the 208th Division, is hereby appointed as the political commissar of the First Division."

The former chief of staff of the Special Forces A Battalion of the Military Region was appointed, and Cheng Long was appointed as the deputy commander of the First Division.

Wu Yiwen, the former deputy commander of the 203rd Division, became the deputy commander of the 1st Division.

Zhu Zhiyong, the former director of the Political Department of the 329th Division, became the deputy political commissar of the First Division.

Gao Cheng was formerly a staff officer in the Operations Department of the 38th Group Army Headquarters, and later became the Chief of Staff of the First Division.

Wang Zhiqi, formerly the director of the political department of the 35th Artillery Division, became the director of the political department of the 1st Division.

Cai Shengzhang, formerly the head of the logistics department of the 28th Armored Division, is now the head of the logistics department of the 1st Division.

Ma Lihua, former deputy brigade commander of the 8th Conventional Missile Brigade, is now the head of the Equipment Department of the 1st Division.

As Chief Chung finished announcing the list of appointments, the entire room erupted in enthusiastic applause, evoking a range of emotions.

First of all, the Minister of Equipment, the Minister of Logistics, the Director of the Political Department, and others were secretly delighted.

Even though many people's positions were only transferred laterally, due to the special circumstances of the First Division, a lateral transfer was equivalent to a promotion of half a rank.

Everyone was naturally very happy.

Jackie Chan was shocked to learn that he had been appointed as a deputy division commander without any prior notice or recognition of his merits.

Suddenly, without any warning.

It was quite unexpected to be promoted two ranks at once.

Although Jackie Chan's rank of colonel means he could easily be a deputy mayor.

From regimental chief of staff to deputy division commander, that's a real promotion of two ranks.

Unsurprisingly.

Jackie Chan is undoubtedly the biggest winner of this appointment ceremony.

Wu Zhe, Cheng Cai, Tuo Yonggang, Xu Sanduo, Wu Liuyi, and other brothers from Team A were all surprised, delighted, and reluctant to part with Jackie Chan when they heard about his appointment.

Jackie Chan became the deputy commander of the First Division, which meant he was no longer part of Team A.

Once the First Division completes its final setup, these veterans from Brigade A will definitely have to return to where they came from.

Jackie Chan, who came with them, couldn't go back with them.

I've gotten used to fighting alongside Jackie Chan and training all over the country with him. We've been together for ten years, so it's really hard to be separated from him now.

It's hard to believe that Jackie Chan became a deputy division commander, marking the beginning of a completely new phase in his life.

Those of them, as brothers, were very excited.

However, as the saying goes, the army is like an iron camp with ever-changing soldiers; they are all bricks of the revolution, ready to be moved wherever needed.

Although they couldn't accept separating from Jackie Chan, they were still genuinely happy for him.

Wu Yiwen was the one who was in a low mood.

As the most sought-after first candidate at the time, Wu Yiwen's goal was undoubtedly to become a division commander.

Now he has only become a deputy division commander, which is not only half a rank lower than his previous position, but more importantly, it makes him feel particularly uncomfortable.

Fortunately, Gao Cheng was only the chief of staff, and Jackie Chan was also a deputy division commander.

The final decision on who will be appointed as the division commander is still undecided.

Thinking that he still had a sliver of hope, Wu Yiwen felt a little better.

The person who was most upset in the entire venue was Gao Cheng.

From the moment the military exercise ended three days ago, Gao Cheng, even if he said a few humble words, had basically regarded himself as a division commander in his heart.

He also fully believed that the position of commander of the First Division was definitely his.

However, he ended up as the chief of staff.

The unpleasant feeling of having a duck that was already in his mouth fly away left Gao Cheng completely stunned, his wide eyes filled with disbelief.

If it weren't for the excellent acoustics of the Great Hall of the People, the sound wouldn't have reached my ears so clearly.

He thought he had misheard!

When Gao Cheng felt the gazes directed at him from the field, a mixture of surprise and various emotions, it made him feel even worse.

Gao Cheng's failure to become the commander of the First Division was indeed unexpected by everyone.

However, what everyone didn't know was...

These are just appetizers; Chief Zhong has a bombshell in store for later, the kind that will blow the whole place up.

Chief Zhong sensed the atmosphere and quickly dropped the bomb.

"Before the division commander is officially appointed, Cheng Long, the deputy division commander of the First Division, will act as the division commander and preside over the work. It is hoped that in the next preparation work, all units can cooperate closely with Cheng Long to complete the tasks assigned by the superior."

Jackie Chan?

Acting Chief Instructor?

boom--

The whole place erupted!

(End of this chapter)