Soldiers' Assault: Veteran Special Agents and New Recruits

Political Commissar Lu had arrived at the office first. After listening to Wu Yiwen's description, his expression became very serious, and he sat there for a moment, unsure of what to say.

The idea that Gundam would enjoy himself in the missile squadron had been mentioned before at a Standing Committee meeting.

Jackie Chan didn't take it seriously at the time, thinking it was just a joke.

After all, many people have talked about doing this or that in the military, but it's mostly just talk and they never actually do it.

But now Gundam is not only serious, it got angry when it was stopped and withdrew all the construction troops.

This was something Jackie Chan really didn't expect!

"Gundam's disregard for orders from his superiors is not simply a matter of whether he has a strong sense of command; it's a serious problem with his thinking."

Wu Yiwen, his face dark with anger, walked up to Jackie Chan, sat down, and said, "Commander Cheng, I have some issues with you, but I don't know if I should say them."

"Speak," Jackie Chan said solemnly.

"As the commander of the First Division, you represent the highest authority of the First Division. When Bourdaf challenged you, you disregarded your status and drove a tank to race against him. Now look what's happened."

Wu Yiwen glared and snorted, "This Baoerdafu dared to challenge your division commander, and you didn't punish him severely, setting a bad precedent. Now Gao Da is following suit and dares to give my deputy division commander a hard time."

Being treated coldly by the battalion commander when you are a deputy division commander would normally be unacceptable.

Wu Yiwen's reaction was normal.

"Old Wu, why are you linking these two things together? These are two separate matters; they weren't in cahoots," Political Commissar Lu advised.

"Hmph, I knew you'd say that. Fine, I won't bring it up again, but..."

Wu Yiwen had conveyed his meaning effectively and did not dwell on it further. He changed his tone and said, "I think it's necessary to remind you that none of these captains are kind-hearted people, and none of them are easy to deal with."

If you give them an inch, they'll take a mile, completely disregarding organization and discipline.

If things continue like this, what will we become in the end? Will we become babysitters? Following behind a bunch of little kids, coaxing this one and accompanying that one, what kind of behavior is that?

"You two leaders are the class monitors; it's time to step up and crack down on this unhealthy trend."

Wu Yiwen made the matter sound very serious, and it was indeed quite serious. Openly disobeying orders from superiors was something that should not have happened in the First Division.

"While I personally don't really agree with linking these two issues together, I think..."

Political Commissar Lu stood up from his chair and solemnly said, "Gao Da privately modified the regimental headquarters construction plan and ignored the advice of his superiors, forcibly bringing back the construction troops without authorization."

This is a serious case of disorganization and lack of discipline, and as Lao Wu said, it must be dealt with seriously to prevent others from following suit.

"I support it. We must make an example of them and give them a good shock," Wu Yiwen echoed.

"These captains are all troublemakers. Although I personally prefer to conquer them with strength, it wouldn't hurt to add a little something extra in between."

Jackie Chan also made a statement, asking, "Then, Deputy Division Commander Wu and Political Commissar Lu, what punishment do you think would be appropriate for him?"

"Let's issue Gao Da a serious administrative warning in the name of the division headquarters," Political Commissar Lu said.

"A severe administrative warning? Isn't that too lenient? I think a disciplinary action should be taken," Wu Yiwen shouted.

"Alright, a couple of taps to remind them is enough, there's no need to actually kill them."

Jackie Chan retorted to Wu Yiwen, standing up and saying, "There's no time to lose. I happen to have time this afternoon, so I'll personally issue the punishment."

"It will definitely be more effective if you go in person, so you will be in charge," Political Commissar Lu said.

"Okay, I'm leaving now."

Jackie Chan picked up the hat from the table, stood up, and strode out of the office.

After driving all the way to the missile battalion's barracks, Jackie Chan got out of the car and went straight to the regimental headquarters building. Along the way, the sentries and soldiers stopped and saluted.

Jackie Chan moved with lightning speed, lightly nodding his forehead in response.

He went straight to the captain's office, deliberately making his footsteps loud, and strode in with a thud.

Gao Da turned around and saw that it was Jackie Chan coming over, but he did not immediately salute or greet him.

He was still lying on the table, doodling with a pen.

He was clearly still angry!

When Jackie Chan walked up to him with a stern face, he continued looking at the documents on the table, saying without even turning his head, "I knew you would come."

"Do you know why I'm here?"

Jackie Chan's tone was very calm, and he was not angry because of Gao Da's arrogance.

"I know, they're just here to persuade me not to change the construction drawings, aren't they?" Gao Da said nonchalantly.

"No, I'm here on behalf of the division headquarters to announce the disciplinary decision against you."

Jackie Chan remained calm, but Gao Da could no longer maintain his composure. Startled, he turned around abruptly, his eyes wide with disbelief, and said, "Punish me??"

"Yes, a serious administrative warning. If the offense is repeated, administrative penalties will be imposed."

Jackie Chan's simple words stunned Gao Da, who froze on the spot, his face turning pale. He was genuinely frightened.

Children are children after all. They might throw a tantrum in front of adults, and if the adults ignore it, they might still jump around.

Once an adult really gets angry, they can slap the child twice across the face, and no matter how much the child jumps around, they will ultimately be powerless to defend themselves.

Gundam believed himself to be exceptionally capable, and that his subordinates controlled a key missile force.

As the number one and one of the most important trump cards, even if he is a little stubborn and arrogant, and plays some tricks, the division headquarters won't do anything to him.

But now that the slap has landed on his face, he knows what pain really means.

Who is the king and queen?

Once a person feels fear and develops a sense of awe, their attitude will naturally change.

Before the punishment was announced, Gao Da was incredibly arrogant.

After Jackie Chan issued a serious administrative warning, Gao Da's attitude changed completely, and he immediately became very polite to Jackie Chan.

"Deputy Division Commander Wu is your superior. He came to advise you on your mistakes for your own good. How dare you get angry? This is too disorganized and undisciplined. It's just making a scene. Giving you a serious administrative warning is already me being lenient with you."

Taking advantage of Gao Da's shock at being punished, Jackie Chan immediately pressed his advantage and gave him a stern warning.

Gao Da was indeed stunned and completely intimidated at this moment. He put away all his arrogance and said sincerely, "Commander, I admit that your criticism of me is very reasonable."

It was indeed my fault for modifying the construction drawings without the approval of my superiors, but bringing the construction team back was an emotional outburst.

I have no reason not to accept this administrative punishment from my superiors.

Gao Da is a person with high emotional intelligence. He is very proactive in admitting his mistakes and reacts very quickly, which made Jackie Chan jokingly say, "No wonder he is the captain who plays with missiles. He is quick to admit his mistakes."

"It's alright, it's alright."

Gao Da scratched his head and gave an awkward laugh, then hesitated for a second before saying, "However..."

"Oh, you're hesitating now? That's not like you, Gundam," Jackie Chan teased.

"However, as for your division, especially you as the acting division commander, I am very disappointed in you, truly very disappointed," Gao Da said earnestly.

"Oh, really? Tell me your reasons," Jackie Chan asked curiously.

"The formation of the First Division is a completely new attempt. If you, as the leaders, are all bound by conventions and follow the rules, then the purpose of forming this division will be lost."

Gundam's statement sounds reasonable, but it is actually very one-sided and superficial.

"How did you come to this conclusion? Is it just because you were disciplined?" Jackie Chan retorted.

"No."

Gao Da shook his head and said, "It's because you didn't agree to my proposed modifications."

"I have already made my position clear regarding your unauthorized modification of the camp construction plan, but I have not yet commented on the content of your modifications. I am only addressing your behavior and attitude," Jackie Chan said.

"Then I'd like to hear your opinion." Gao Da was a little unconvinced.

"As a brand-new, pioneering combined arms division in the military region, the First Division's barracks construction should indeed keep pace with the times, break through the original concepts, and make corresponding innovations. Therefore, I agree with the original intention of the proposed revision."

Jackie Chan's words gave Gao Da the illusion that he had found a kindred spirit, and he listened intently.

"You mentioned using the existing space to open an entertainment and leisure center, or a club, where people can relax and cultivate their minds after training. This is a great idea, and I think it's necessary and worth promoting."

Jackie Chan agreed with Gundam's statement in the first half, which made Gundam smile with surprise.

The second half of the sentence took a sharp turn as he said, "However, you said that installing a sauna in the bathroom is time-consuming and has no practical effect. It does nothing to improve combat power. Is it really necessary for it to exist?"

Given the current limited funds, wouldn't it be better to use the fuel needed for saunas to power a boiler so that everyone can take hot showers?

For example, building a large swimming pool behind your regimental headquarters is an even more outrageous idea that came to mind on a whim.

Don't you know that the biggest shortage in Linzhou is water? Even the water supply for daily life is barely enough. If the swimming pool is built, where will you get water to swim in?

The swimming pool that cost so much to build can only be used as a roller skating rink in the end. Do you think that money was well spent?

Innovation is not about coming up with random ideas on a whim, or simply overturning everything that's old and filling in the gaps with a bunch of unrealistic things.

We need to prioritize actual needs, and then boldly innovate based on that, ensuring every penny is spent wisely. Understand?

Jackie Chan is tall and strong and is best at intimidating people with force, but he is better at intimidating people with virtue.

His emotional intelligence and IQ are sufficient to support him.

After his long, reasoned, calm, and balanced argument, Gao Da was truly convinced.

He said very seriously, "Commander Cheng, is this your true opinion?"

Do you think I need to please you?

Jackie Chan's question was very sharp, but it caused a noticeable change in Gundam's eyes. It was from this moment that Gundam began to have a deep understanding of Jackie Chan.

"Of course not. You're my superior; you don't need to curry favor with me."

Gao Da's mindset changed, and his attitude became extremely sincere as he said, "The military profession is a special one. Its superior-subordinate relationship is fundamentally different from other industries."

The trust and entrustment that subordinates place in their superiors often comes at the cost of their lives.

It is unrealistic to expect subordinates to entrust their lives to their superiors based solely on an appointment.

Actually, my truest thought is to conduct a thorough test on you, the squad leader, and especially you, the acting squad leader.

Overall, I'm quite satisfied with the outcome of this trial.

Gao Da's words were heartfelt and sincere; every word came from his true feelings. The fact that he said this to Jackie Chan proves that he has already accepted Jackie Chan.

"The price you paid for this test wasn't small. Do you think it was worth it?" Jackie Chan asked with a smile.

"Worth it! Absolutely worth it!"

Gao Da answered decisively, then said, "I originally thought you didn't have the guts, but I didn't expect..."

Gao Da laughed at this point, but didn't continue. Instead, he said, "Getting to know a division commander through a disciplinary action—that's a very good deal."

"Hahaha."

Jackie Chan patted Gundam on the shoulder, very happy that Gundam was able to open up to him, and said in a similarly candid manner: "Actually, whether you explore or not is like putting your hand into the water."

When you feel the water temperature with your hand, the water can also feel the temperature of your hand.

When you're probing others, they're also probing you; it's a two-way street. You get to know me, and I get to know you completely.

……

Jackie Chan, through his emotional intelligence, IQ, and eloquence, successfully won over Gundam and dispelled the prejudice against it.

The troubles of the missile squadron gradually dissipated as the two engaged in pleasant conversation.

Meanwhile, Gui Pingyuan, who had been quiet for a few days, slipped into Deputy Division Commander Wu's office again and began his long-winded talk once more.

"Deputy Division Commander Wu, I've discovered that Gao Da is secretly pursuing Long Xiaoyun, and Long Xiaoyun and Jackie Chan are getting so close. Do you think Gao Da and Jackie Chan can really hit it off?"

Gui Pingyuan clearly knew that Jackie Chan was going to find Gao Da, which is why he came to find Deputy Division Commander Wu at this time.

"Pingyuan, issues between men and women are not trivial matters. Don't believe everything you hear. Jackie Chan and Long Xiaoyun are often together because of work. Don't make wild guesses."

Although Wu Yiwen wanted to replace Jackie Chan, he still had his own bottom line.

"Work relationship?? Hahaha."

Gui Pingyuan burst into laughter: "I've heard a lot of talk about how Jackie Chan, this dark horse, was able to emerge and take over the position of division commander. Long Xiaoyun played a huge role in that; she was practically his strategist."

Could their close collaboration be more than just a working relationship?

"They're both single, and about the same age. Even if it's not purely a work relationship, what's the problem?"

Wu Yiwen got a little annoyed and said seriously, "Don't keep coming to me with these kinds of things in the future. I don't have that much time to gossip with you."

"Okay, got it."

Gui Pingyuan had quite a temper. After being scolded by Wu Yiwen, his face immediately darkened, and he turned and left without looking back.

After watching Gui Pingyuan leave, Wu Yiwen thought about his connections in the military region.

His expression became complicated!

Gui Pingyuan wanted to call out to stop him from leaving, but in the end, he couldn't bring himself to do it and could only sigh and sit down in a chair.

For the first time, a rift appeared in their relationship.

(End of this chapter)