Soldiers' Assault: Veteran Special Agents and New Recruits

Minister Wang highly regards Jackie Chan, so he quietly speaks well of Jackie Chan, and his words are biased towards Jackie Chan.

Deputy Commander Zhong was like that before.

However, the influence of rumors spread by three people, coupled with the high expectations placed on the First Division, brought great pressure, which subtly changed his mentality and his views on Jackie Chan.

"No matter how you look at it, he probably can't escape this punishment."

Deputy Commander Zhong did not accept Minister Wang's suggestion and insisted on punishing Cheng Long. He even questioned himself, saying, "What do you think would have happened if we had appointed Gao Cheng and Wu Yiwen as division commanders?"

"Gao Cheng has always been my top choice for the position of division commander, but unfortunately he is too arrogant."

Minister Wang sighed as he spoke, and then continued, "Wu Yiwen is indeed more mature and steady than Jackie Chan. If he were to act as the division commander, one thing is certain: at least there wouldn't be so many problems."

Of course, it's also possible that we won't achieve that many results, and there's a high probability that the First Division will be trained to be too ordinary, failing to demonstrate the combat power of a synthetic division.

Minister Wang's comments were incisive and truly hit the nail on the head.

"The worst thing for a leader is to misjudge people and make the wrong choice in personnel," Deputy Commander Zhong remarked.

"Sir, please review this investigation report now and give your comments." Minister Wang handed over the investigation report.

"I'm not going to look anymore. That's all there is to it. Let's just do as they say."

Deputy Commander Chung still chose to trust Jackie Chan, since changing commanders midway was never a good thing, so he picked up his pen to write an approval document.

Just then.

A civil servant rushed in, saluted at the door, and reported, "Sir, Section Chief Gui is here and says he has something urgent to discuss with you."

"Guipin Plain?"

Deputy Commander Zhong paused for a moment, then said in a deep voice, "Let him in."

"OK."

The civil servant ran out, and soon Gui Pingyuan ran in.

That's right.

They just ran in.

Gui Pingyuan came in with tears streaming down his face and began his dramatic performance, half-jokingly and half-seriously accusing Jackie Chan of violence.

As Deputy Commander Zhong listened to Gui Pingyuan's accusations, he looked at the bright red handprint on Gui Pingyuan's face.

Deputy Commander Zhong was truly enraged this time!

"Alright, I understand. You can go now. Go to the infirmary and get checked out. I will handle this matter seriously and give you a satisfactory explanation."

Deputy Commander Zhong suppressed his rising anger and calmly comforted the devastated Gui Pingyuan.

Never lose your composure in front of your subordinates again!

After Gui Pingyuan left the office, Deputy Commander Zhong finally exploded, angrily saying, "You, Jackie Chan, the investigation isn't even over yet, and you've already openly assaulted someone! Is this how you justify your mistakes?"

"Sir, please don't be angry. I don't think this is Jackie Chan's style. He would never make the same mistake again for no reason. I think there might be some misunderstanding here," Minister Wang hurriedly explained.

"Even at a time like this, you're still pleading for him?"

Deputy Commander Zhong was furious. He slammed his fingers on the table and shouted, "Jackie Chan is a two-meter-tall giant, and Gui Pingyuan is just a child in front of him. If Jackie Chan didn't go to beat him up, did Gui Pingyuan just offer himself up?"

That's actually true, but a normal person wouldn't do something like that.

Minister Wang was speechless!

Deputy Commander Zhong was furious and became angrier the more he thought about it. He was convinced that Jackie Chan had no intention of repenting, acted arrogantly, and completely disregarded military law and regulations.

He picked up the pen he had put down and began scribbling away on the investigation report.

After finishing writing, he tossed the document to Minister Wang and walked out without saying a word.

Minister Wang hurriedly took the report to read, and the results of the investigation made his face change drastically. He turned around abruptly and shouted, "Sir, is this really an appropriate way to handle this?"

"Call a meeting immediately and announce the results."

The leader only said eight words before leaving the office without stopping.

"Oh dear, what a mess this has become."

Minister Wang, seeing that the die was cast, could only sigh deeply.

……

After half an hour.

The members of the Standing Committee were summoned together again.

Comrades.

"Since its formation, the First Division, under the leadership of the Division Party Committee, has worked together to form a basic combat force in a very short time."

This achievement is remarkable, but it has also exposed many problems.

In particular, Acting Division Commander Cheng Long did not pay enough attention to his own image, and his emotional control needs to be improved, which has had a negative impact on the entire division.

Now, I announce a decision.

Everyone knew what was about to happen; it would definitely cause a minor earthquake in the First Division. So they all stood up straight, not daring to be careless in the slightest.

"From today onwards, Deputy Division Commander Wu Yiwen will act as Division Commander and preside over the military and administrative work of the First Division. Deputy Division Commander Cheng Long will no longer act as Division Commander. His next work arrangements will be made by the new Acting Division Commander and Political Commissar in accordance with the principle of division of responsibilities among leaders."

When Minister Wang announced this decision, the expressions of everyone present changed.

Some frowned and looked sullen, some secretly rejoiced, some were indignant, and some sighed at the injustice...

A mix of emotions!

After the meeting, Minister Wang called Jackie Chan aside and said, "The decision has been made. Don't you want to disturb the leader?"

"Do you think I would go to the commander? Crying and making a scene like a child? How could I?"

Jackie Chan smiled, and it wasn't a joke.

Jackie Chan doesn't really care whether he becomes a division commander or not. After all, what he wants most is to promote his ideas and make the country's army stronger and stronger.

If I had to pinpoint where I felt uncomfortable...

That meant he was only brought down by a petty person, not defeated head-on by Wu Yiwen, which left him feeling a bit uneasy and not very satisfied.

"Okay, that's the mindset we need to have."

Minister Wang admired Jackie Chan's composure in the face of honor and disgrace, and remarked with emotion, "If you could just be a little more patient, the situation would be completely different."

However, this is not the final decision, and things may change later.

The commander specifically asked me to tell you to take a month's leave first, to properly sort out your thoughts, and to learn how to be a true teacher.

Minister Wang's words carried a certain implication, which Jackie Chan understood but was not particularly happy about.

Because he was certain that the position of division commander would still be his.

It can only be his.

You should know that during his early years as mayor, he personally experienced that the personality of a capable general was equivalent to his ability, and it took him a lot of effort to win over the captains under his command.

With Wu Yiwen being such a mediocre person, there's no way he could possibly manage the First Division well.

Collapse was inevitable!

Jackie Chan is now already foreseeing that the First Division, under Wu Yiwen's incompetent command and training, will become a hodgepodge of troops.

The scenario where he has to personally step in to handle the inspection if it cannot be completed.

and so.

Jackie Chan agreed with Minister Wang's suggestion of a month-long vacation.

So I thanked them.

Jackie Chan, the person involved, remained remarkably calm, treating the period of being removed from his position as acting division commander as a vacation. No one else had such a good mindset as him.

Political Commissar Lu returned to his office without a word and slammed the documents heavily onto the table.

With a snap.

It was very crisp and loud.

Commissar Lu has worked with Jackie Chan for so long, so he is arguably the most qualified person to speak on this matter. He knows what kind of division commander is needed first.

no doubt.

In Lu Yunhe's mind, Jackie Chan was the most suitable, without exception.

Now that he's been removed from his position because of these trivial matters, Lu Yunhe is both anxious and angry, but there's nothing he can do but sulk in his office.

The person who was the angrier among all the Standing Committee members was naturally Long Xiaoyun, with whom he had the best relationship.

Long Xiaoyun didn't dare to go to Minister Wang, let alone Deputy Commander Zhong, so she went straight to the political commissar's office and ran in without even checking the door.

"Political Commissar, I didn't expect the leader to make such a decision. I think you should go to him and make him retract his decision," Long Xiaoyun said angrily.

"Sit down for a while, don't rush."

Commissar Lu was so angry that his stomach hurt, but he didn't want others to know, so he comforted Long Xiaoyun first and took a few deep breaths to calm down.

"Captain Lin, I understand how you feel right now. I think the commander has his reasons for making this decision."

Political Commissar Lu himself was somewhat disagreeing, and his words of comfort sounded rather weak and listless.

"What do you mean by disregarding one's own image? What do you mean by needing to improve one's emotional control? Is such a small problem worth making such a big fuss about? Everyone has witnessed what Commander Long has done," Long Xiaoyun said indignantly.

"It is precisely because it is obvious to all that Jackie Chan has become the target of public criticism. In addition to the special recruitment and the slapping incident, the rights and wrongs between you and Jackie Chan are also an important factor that prompted the leader to make a decision."

Political Commissar Lu said helplessly, paused for a few seconds, and then said constructively, "If you two really have ideas, you can submit a report first."

"Report? What report?" Long Xiaoyun didn't understand.

"Marriage application report," Political Commissar Lu said earnestly.

"ah?????"

Long Xiaoyun was dumbfounded!

……

Upon learning of the leader's decision, Gui Pingyuan immediately rushed to Wu Yiwen's office, his smugness impossible to hide.

He walked straight to the desk as soon as he entered, raised his hand in salute, and shouted loudly, "Commander Wu."

"Hey, don't call me that, I'm the acting division commander," Wu Yiwen said, waving his hand.

"We're just half a step away," Gui Pingyuan said.

"Come, sit down, I'll make you some tea."

Wu Yiwen knew that Gui Pingyuan had played a significant role in his appointment as acting division commander, and his attitude immediately changed, becoming exceptionally polite.

For a dignified acting division commander to pour tea for a section chief is truly an act of utter rebellion.

After pouring the tea, he politely went over and said, "Pingyuan, to be honest, I was really taken aback; I wasn't prepared at all."

"It all makes perfect sense. I told you so from the beginning, but you didn't believe me," Gui Pingyuan said smugly.

"You little rascal, you really have some foresight." Wu Yiwen, as the beneficiary, was now convinced.

"Those two slaps will probably take ten days to half a month to heal, but it was worth it. Jackie Chan knocked himself down with those two slaps," Gui Pingyuan said vividly.

"Hey, how dare you talk like that? Huh? Jackie Chan is going to be kicked out just because of those two slaps?"

Wu Yiwen was very good at interpersonal relationships and managing subordinates. He knew that Gui Pingyuan should not be too complacent, so he interrupted him in time and said sternly, "What he did was wrong, but you were too mean."

And they even drove away the people that Jackie Chan had gone to great lengths to recruit.

"Don't even mention him. If you were me, I wouldn't let you off so easily after what you did. You'd better watch out next time."

Wu Yiwen's words had two layers of meaning.

One message was to warn Gui Pingyuan not to go too far, and not to think that just because he helped him become the acting division commander, he can act as if he were a great hero and do whatever he wants.

The second layer is a clear message to Gui Pingyuan: before, when I was the acting division commander, you could do whatever you wanted; now that I'm the acting division commander, you must behave yourself.

In case Gui Pingyuan didn't understand, Wu Yiwen even added in a concerned tone, "From now on, be more careful with your words and actions. It won't do you any harm, understand?"

There is no future.

As Gui Pingyuan spoke, he started to reach into his pocket, then took out a piece of paper, unfolded it, and handed it over.

Wu Yiwen was completely bewildered. Looking at the contents of the paper, he asked in confusion, "A transfer report? Why are you suddenly requesting a transfer?"

"Have you forgotten? Didn't we agree on this?" Gui Pingyuan said seriously.

"What are you saying?" Wu Yiwen still didn't understand.

"We agreed that the day you take office would be the day I, Gui Pingyuan, retire from the military," Gui Pingyuan said.

"You must be mistaken. I mean, no matter what, I will hold onto you tightly. You are the talent I want most," Wu Yiwen said.

"Once your hand is pricked, it will naturally loosen," Gui Pingyuan insisted.

Unable to fathom Gui Pingyuan's thoughts, Wu Yiwen got up and walked out from behind his desk.

Standing in front of Guipingyuan, he stuffed the demobilization report back into his pocket and said with a sincere expression, "Even if my hand gets pricked and I'm covered in blood, I will never let go."

Don't worry about it anymore. As long as I'm here, don't bring it up again.

When it comes to how to win people's hearts with words, Wu Yiwen has quite a few tricks up his sleeve.

The Guiping Plain is easily within my grasp.

When Gui Pingyuan saw how much Wu Yiwen valued him, he suddenly felt as if his bones had lightened by two ounces, and his whole body seemed to float away.

He submitted his transfer application precisely for this effect.

Now that he has achieved his goal, he naturally won't foolishly persist.

Wu Yiwen was also very knowledgeable in this area, and smoothly changed the subject, saying, "Come on, give me some advice, what should we do next?"

"Based on my analysis..."

Gui Pingyuan was speechless after uttering those four words.

He recalled his previous visit to Wu Yiwen's house, where he analyzed the situation many times before finally concluding that the acting division commander was Jackie Chan.

This made Wu Yiwen very unhappy, and he warned Gui Pingyuan not to make random analyses all day long.

He's deliberately blocking things now, just to get back at them.

(End of this chapter)