Soldiers' Assault: Veteran Special Agents and New Recruits

"Old Company Commander, since you've said all that, I have nothing more to say. I'll just say one last thing."

Jackie Chan stared intently at Gao Cheng and said, "I hope you will seriously consider what I just said. The military region can't just have one First Division. Don't make a decision impulsively, or you might regret it for the rest of your life."

Done.

Jackie Chan didn't say another word and turned to leave the chief of staff's office.

"A lifelong regret..."

Gao Cheng watched Jackie Chan leave and muttered to himself, a crack left in his original decision.

New buds of hope sprouted from the cracks.

The possibility that Jackie Chan said it is very high is that it is not impossible to form a new type of digital second division.

If the Second Division is to be formed, I, as the most promising candidate, will have already been transferred to civilian work by then.

When I hear this news, will I feel regret and remorse?

Gao Cheng asked himself honestly, and his thoughts began to waver.

……

An hour later.

All the senior officers of the 1st Division were on the parade ground behind the division headquarters.

Having assisted in completing the preliminary preparations and successfully established the First Division, Commander Zhong, who has successfully completed half of his mission, is now ready to withdraw.

Commander Zhong shook hands with everyone one by one, and finally stopped in front of Political Commissar Lu and said: "In a few days, I will lead the military region's inspection team to conduct the inspection."

I hope to see a well-disciplined and civilized army, and a powerful army that is technologically advanced and highly efficient.

As for how to achieve it, that's up to you all here.

I don't want to hear about the difficulties, nor do I care about the process, I don't want to hear any excuses. I only want the final result, the facts I've witnessed with my own eyes.

Chief Chung is giving us a heads-up.

Forming an ordinary division-level unit is already fraught with difficulties, let alone forming a combined arms division with no precedent and where everything has to be started from scratch.

Chief Chung's goal is to block all other paths, leaving only the one path leading to success.

Pressure was put on the leadership of the First Division, so that everyone would internalize the concept of failure and do their utmost to complete the construction of the First Division.

"yes!"

Jackie Chan and the other officers, fully aware of their heavy responsibility, answered in unison with exceptionally loud voices.

"Okay, then I'll be going now."

"Commander, Commander, wait a minute."

After Chief Chung finished speaking, he turned around to get on the helicopter, but found someone shouting and running towards him quickly.

Everyone immediately turned to look and found it was Gui Pingyuan.

"Sir, I'm sorry, I'm too busy with work to get away. Since you're about to go back, I'd like to ask you to bring some dried longan to the military region for me."

Gui Pingyuan handed over the bag, which indeed contained several kilograms of dried longan.

"Okay, sure, who should I give it to?"

Chief Zhong was never one to put on airs, and he didn't refuse any small favors he could do, immediately accepting the offer and asking questions.

"His name is Jin Doufu," Gui Pingyuan said.

"Oh, Jin Doufu? We're old friends, old friends. What's his relationship to you?" Chief Zhong asked casually, unaware of the problem.

"He's my uncle," Gui Pingyuan said loudly.

"Okay, we don't live far away, I'll bring it to you tonight."

Chief Zhong, being too kind-hearted, didn't notice the problem, but Minister Wang, who was following beside him, changed his expression and his brows furrowed noticeably.

Among the group of high-ranking officers from the First Division who came to see them off, several had changed expressions.

Gao Cheng looked at this behavior with disdain.

Wu Yiwen was initially surprised, but then a smile appeared on his face.

Jackie Chan just laughed.

The kind of laughter you get when watching a clown performance.

Chief Chung, being in the thick of it, couldn't see clearly, but bystanders could immediately recognize that Gui Pingyuan did this deliberately to show Jackie Chan and other high-ranking officials.

They want to elevate their social standing and worth!

It's obvious he's saying: Although I, Gui Pingyuan, am just a lieutenant colonel, I have connections above me.

Chief Zhong thought it would be nice to bring some things back for his old friend along the way, so he quickly boarded the helicopter and waved goodbye.

Once the helicopter took off, the people who came to see them off left in twos and threes.

Political Commissar Lu specifically sought out Gao Cheng, following his conversation with Jackie Chan, to rekindle their discussion and persuade Gao Cheng to abandon his idea of ​​leaving the military and continue serving in the army.

Jackie Chan and Long Xiaoyun went to the office together to discuss the new equipment that had just arrived for the Information Brigade.

Wu Yiwen then enthusiastically invited Gui Pingyuan over, made up a lame excuse that he hadn't had a drink in a long time, and they took a car together to his house for lunch.

"Pingyuan, with so many leaders seeing off the chief today, how could you possibly ask the chief to bring you something?" Wu Yiwen deliberately asked, knowing the answer already—this was his specialty.

"What's there to be embarrassed about? That's my uncle. I just want everyone to see that Turtle Plains isn't without its own backers."

Gui Peiyuan said with a smile, a hint of pride in his voice.

"What does your uncle do? How come he seems to be so familiar with Chief Chung?" Wu Yiwen was genuinely curious; what he did would determine his attitude.

"It's right here at the military region headquarters."

Gui Pingyuan was quite cunning; he deliberately only told half of what he knew, leaving the audience in suspense.

"Oh, no wonder you're so familiar with the leader. Why didn't you say so sooner?" Wu Yiwen was too embarrassed to press further, so he changed the subject.

"Oh, there are plenty of military headquarters, what's there to brag about?"

Gui Pingyuan appears modest, but in reality, he is showing off.

"Have you successfully navigated the Huarong Road puzzle?" Gui Pingyuan asked, pointing to the chess pieces on the table.

"Sigh, this road is blocked."

Wu Yiwen shook his head, looking very uncomfortable.

"If we make an exception, it should work," Gui Pingyuan said mysteriously again.

"What does that mean?" Wu Yiwen genuinely didn't understand.

"Gao Cheng has been demobilized."

Gui Pingyuan perfectly exemplifies what clickbait headlines are and what it means to spread misinformation and make a false claim.

As one of the two candidates for division commander, Gao Cheng's every move affects many people.

He had just submitted his demobilization report, and although only a few people knew about it, Gui Pingyuan, who loved gossip, got the first-hand information.

"What? Chief of Staff Gao has been transferred to civilian work?"

The other person had only submitted a transfer application report, but he said it as if he had already transferred, which shocked Wu Yiwen so much that he jumped up.

"I just heard that he has already submitted a report to Political Commissar Lu regarding his transfer to civilian work."

Gui Pingyuan smiled and said sarcastically, "I heard he went to the commander to demand an explanation. Ha, this demand backfired, and he ended up being expelled from the First Division."

"Why."

Hearing that it was just a report, Wu Yiwen sat down again and said, "Actually, I know Gao Cheng very well. He has a short temper and is prone to acting impulsively when he's angry."

Once he calms down, he'll definitely change his mind.

Besides, he's a talented person, having just returned from further studies abroad. Even if he wanted to leave, the organization wouldn't allow him to.

Wu Yiwen is known for his composure; he will not make a decision lightly if something is not completely certain.

Eager to prove himself, Section Chief Gui, seeing that Wu Yiwen didn't believe his judgment, immediately followed up, "Deputy Division Commander Wu, do you remember what we talked about last time?"

"What's wrong? Why are you in such a hurry?" Wu Yiwen asked.

"I made a judgment back then, and sure enough, it came true."

Gui Pingyuan spoke with great conviction, and his words seemed quite plausible. Deputy Division Commander Wu was taken aback and began to ponder deeply.

"What's now blocking Cao Cao's way..."

Gui Pingyuan used the Huarong Road chess pieces as a comparison, tapped the Zhang Fei chess piece with his finger and said, "Just Zhang Fei, that is, the acting commander Cheng Long."

But in my judgment, Chief Chung lacks confidence; otherwise, he wouldn't have added the word "substitute" to Jackie Chan's name and simply made the arrangement directly.

The First Division is currently in dire need of development in all sectors. With so many units gathered together, the middle-level leaders are all exceptional individuals, each one a dragon among men.

With Jackie Chan's 30-year-old colonel qualifications, there's no way he can keep them in check. If things go wrong, come find me.

If things go wrong and the mission isn't completed, and the First Division's acceptance inspection fails, he will definitely be eliminated. That's Jackie Chan's fate.

Gui Pingyuan's confident and eloquent speech has already sentenced Jackie Chan to death before the story has even begun.

"Hey Pingyuan, that's a pipe dream! If you move a piece here and a lump there, will it still be Huarong Road? It'll become a broad highway!"

Wu Yiwen's words revealed his distrust of Gui Pingyuan, but the bright smile on his face betrayed his true feelings.

Gui Pingyuan's analysis hit Wu Yiwen right where it hurt, rekindling hope in his heart that had been dead.

"That's just how it is. Old ginger is spicier, and Nenjiang River ginger can't be used in fancy dishes."

Seeing Wu Yiwen's expression, Gui Pingyuan knew that his words had had an effect, and said with even more radiance, "Commander Zhong is well-versed in the art of war."

When Division Commander Cheng found himself in a difficult position, the true commander of the First Division was about to emerge. "Just wait and see, you'll become Division Commander Wu."

When Gui Pingyuan finally mentioned the division commander, Wu Yiwen's eyes lit up.

The flame in my heart rose rapidly.

"Pingyuan, if this were ancient times, you would definitely be a good advisor, but don't forget, advisors don't always end up well," Wu Yiwen said meaningfully.

"It's alright, I'll leave before the next round," Gui Pingyuan said with a smile.

"Leave voluntarily? What do you mean by that?" Wu Yiwen was confused again.

Every time Wu Yiwen chatted with Gui Pingyuan, it sounded like his wife was scolding him: such a high-ranking deputy division commander, being completely intimidated by a section chief.

"The day you take office as division commander will be the day I, Guiping, take off my military uniform."

Katsura Henpei perfectly exemplified what it means to be the ultimate in flattery.

Although he said he wanted to leave the military, if Wu Yiwen really became a division commander, given how much Gui Pingyuan had helped him, it would be impossible for him to let Gui Pingyuan transfer to civilian work.

Gui Pingyuan's current display of loyalty will only make him more valued in the future.

This is the pinnacle of horse racing!

……

Wu Yiwen and Gui Pingyuan conducted a completely new analysis of the position of division commander using his unique logic, which almost overturned all the information.

Meanwhile, Jackie Chan, who had already assumed the position of division commander, was discussing Gao Cheng with Political Commissar Lu.

Political Commissar Lu had a serious talk with Gao Cheng, but the final result was still not ideal. Although Gao Cheng softened his attitude, he still did not give in.

Political Commissar Lu had no choice but to let Gao Cheng go back and rest first.

Give him enough time to think things through before we talk about it.

"Gao Cheng persuaded Chief Zhong, and the higher-ups are considering his application. It would be such a pity if it were approved."

Political Commissar Lu was very reluctant to see Gao Cheng leave, as he recognized Gao Cheng as a talented individual.

He didn't want to see that outcome, either publicly or privately.

"In a sense, being a soldier is about responsibility and spirit. Someone like Chief of Staff Gao is a soldier to the core. It's easy to say but not so easy to actually do it."

Jackie Chan sighed, and said with a mixture of speculation and hope, "Let him go back and rest for a few days, let his mind clear up."

Once he figured out what he needed, his anger subsided considerably.

We'll talk to him again later, find a better angle, and give him a way out; things might not be so bad then.

"If that's the case, then that would be wonderful. I hope your prediction is correct."

Political Commissar Lu could only think positively now. Remembering that there were still important matters to attend to, he got to the point and said, "Jackie Chan, I've already prepared the agenda. We've decided to hold the first formal meeting of the Standing Committee this afternoon. What do you think?"

"Okay, I don't know much about the work of the Standing Committee and the Party Committee, so you can make the decisions." Jackie Chan agreed.

"Okay, then it will be held at 2 PM. I'll go down and inform the Standing Committee now. You should come too, and we can preside over it together," Political Commissar Lu said.

"Okay, it's lunchtime now, how about we go eat together?" Jackie Chan suggested.

"No need, I'll have Xiao Liu print out a copy for me. I need to get the documents ready as soon as possible. That's all for now, I'll head back to my office."

Political Commissar Lu left after he finished speaking.

Jackie Chan also had some things to take care of, and since he needed to go to the Special Forces camp, he decided not to eat at the division headquarters and instead drove straight to the Special Forces camp.

The matter that Jackie Chan is dealing with can be considered both a private matter and a public matter.

Wu Zhe and the other members of the Old A were reluctant to part with Jackie Chan. Jackie Chan, who had spent so many years with his brothers, also wanted to be separated from them.

Jackie Chan's purpose in joining the special forces was to find a way to continue being with everyone.

and……

Now that he has "attained enlightenment," he cannot forget his brothers. (End of Chapter)