Chapter 123: Liu Zheng's Entrustment

  A certain division of a certain army in the Second Military Region is holding a military meeting...

  Director Zhang Wudao said: "Just now we talked about the work of troop training. As for the political ideological work of the troops, please let Director Liu Zheng speak."

  Today's meeting is attended by the above-mentioned cadres. These company commanders, battalion commanders, regimental commanders, instructors and political commissars are seeing the newly arrived divisional political commissar Liu Zhen Tian for the first time.

  In their eyes, Liu Zhengwei was too young. No matter how they looked at him, he didn't look like someone in his 30s. It's unbelievable that someone of his age could become a division-level cadre in peacetime. You have to know that this is the best unit in the country, and even a small division's political commissar here is more powerful than a general army's military commissar! The key is that once you enter such a unit, it means a bright future!

  Liu Zhengwei coughed and said, "I just arrived at our troops and I'm not very familiar with the situation of the troops. Without investigation, there is no right to speak." So regarding political ideology work, let's ask Deputy Director Wang to give a speech this time.

  Liu Zhentian finished speaking and then lowered his head in silence.

  Calm and composed.

  Master Zhang Wu showed a wry smile, then glanced at Deputy Director Wang. He thought to himself that the newly arrived Liu was a bit too weak, Deputy Director Wang was a bit overbearing, but he was after all the deputy director, what's there to be afraid of?

  Zhang Wu knew that Liu Zhen Tian, the political commissar, used to be in the Capital Construction Engineering Corps. Although most of the Capital Construction Engineering Corps had collectively retired a few years ago, some units still hadn't completed their projects and therefore postponed their retirement. It was said that Liu Zhen Tian's unit had already finished their project this year and were preparing for collective retirement.

  But for some reason, Liu Zhentian was suddenly transferred to the most elite unit in the Beijing Military Region and promoted from deputy division-level cadre of the Capital Construction Engineering Corps to full division-level cadre. This surprised Zhang Wu greatly. However, as a soldier, one must obey orders, so Zhang Wu didn't say much. But since Political Commissar Liu arrived at the unit, he has been very low-key. Until now, all the work related to political thought and education has been handled by Deputy Political Commissar Wang.

  Comrade Wang, the deputy political commissar, looked at Comrade Liu with a pleased expression and said in a hoarse voice: "Comrades, our party and army have always attached great importance to the political ideological work of the troops."

  The cadres attending the meeting in the conference room looked curiously at Vice Commissioner Wang, who was talking eloquently, and Commissioner Liu, who was deep in thought with his head down, unable to figure out what was going on at the moment. Was Commissioner Liu being marginalized? It shouldn't be, right? The superiors wouldn't allow a new commissioner to be marginalized by a vice commissioner! However, rumors had it that Vice Commissioner Wang had strong opinions about the newly arrived Commissioner Liu. Because originally, Vice Commissioner Wang still had hopes of being promoted to full commissioner, only to have someone named Cheng Yaojin suddenly appear and snatch the opportunity from him.

  Vice Minister Wang seemed to be in high spirits today, talking for dozens of minutes. The cadres could only listen patiently. In fact, the political ideology work within the troops is just a few points! Not to mention the cadres of the troops, even new recruits who have just enlisted can recite them fluently. Every time it's his turn to speak at meetings, he just recites those fixed routines from memory.

  Vice Minister Wang saw that someone seemed impatient, so he slapped the table and shouted: "Pay attention to the discipline of the meeting! Listen carefully! The three battalion commanders, the second battalion of the first regiment, and the third battalion commander, disperse the meeting and come to my office. It is said that the political ideology work in your unit is a mess, how can this be done?

  Vice Minister Wang finished speaking and was about to continue his lengthy argument.

  But Liu Zhengwei suddenly cut off Vice Commissioner Wang's words and said: "I think the three battalion commanders, the second battalion of the first regiment, and the third battalion commander" have not relaxed their political ideology work. I just visited their unit yesterday. Now military training is very tense, you three people write a summary after the meeting and return to your respective units

  Seeing Wang Deputy Director's face darker than the bottom of a pot, Liu Deputy Director asked: "Of course, Wang Deputy Director said that your political ideology work is not well grasped, it may be that he is not familiar with your situation as my deputy. Later you will write a detailed report and hand it over to Wang Deputy Director. Got it?

  "Understood!" The three battalion commanders, the second battalion commander of the first regiment and the third battalion commander replied loudly. Now they are a bit more spirited.

  Everyone looked at this scene and lowered their heads in silence. It seems that this Liu Zhengwei is not a simple person. This time, Vice Minister Wang may be a bit embarrassed.

  Master Zhang furrowed his brow and looked up at Director Liu with a thoughtful expression.

  The atmosphere in the venue was a bit tense, and everyone knew that the cadres mentioned by Vice Minister Wang earlier seemed to have been in contact with Minister Liu a few days ago. It was clear that Vice Minister Wang wanted to undermine Minister Liu, but Minister Liu countered decisively.

  Vice Minister Wang looked at Minister Liu with a cold gaze and continued speaking. The meeting, which was originally scheduled to last an hour, dragged on until lunchtime without coming to a close.

  At this time, Captain Zhang Wu's orderly walked in and whispered a few words into Zhang Wu's ear. Zhang Wu nodded, with a puzzled look on his face.

  "Comrades, let's hold high the banner of 'keeping pace with the Central Committee'! I believe that our army's political ideology work will surely be in the forefront of the whole military!" Vice Political Commissar Wang finally waved his hand and shouted a few slogans.

  The delegates immediately applauded frantically! They are now welcoming from the bottom of their hearts. "Finally finished speaking, time to eat!"

  "I'd like to add a few points. Vice Minister Wang's words just brought everyone back from heaven to hell. Who knows how long it will take for these additional points?"

  Director Zhang Wu suddenly interrupted Deputy Director Wang's words: "Wait a minute, Comrade Liu. It seems that your relatives are looking for you outside. Comrades, why don't we stop the meeting here today?" Deputy Director Wang said, "You see..."

  Director Zhang Wu still gave Vice Commissioner Wang a lot of face because Vice Commissioner Wang's background was very strong.

  Vice Minister Wang smiled and said: "Since Commissioner Liu has arrived with his relatives, oh, it's time for lunch. Look at me, I've gotten carried away with my talk, let's quickly adjourn the meeting."

  Everyone left the venue in an orderly manner according to the rules of the meeting.

  Everyone in their hearts is still grateful to Liu Zhengwei's relative. Otherwise, this meeting would have gone on for who knows how long.

  Liu Zhentian stood up and asked Zhang Wu in a puzzled tone, "Squad leader, are you mistaken? How could there be relatives coming to look for me? My wife is in the countryside. My son is in the armed police force in the south. Apart from that, I really don't have any other relatives. Besides, can ordinary people easily enter our troops?"

  "Shi Zhang Wu smiled and said, 'I'm also curious. But my orderly told me that your family's license plate number can even enter the Military Region Command, let alone our unit? Let's go take a look.'"

  Master Zhang Wu was also very curious. What is this place? It's a restricted area! This unit is an important force in defending the capital, so generally, family members are not allowed to come to the unit. Even for families who follow the army, there are strict requirements.

  Liu Zhentian walked out of the conference room with a puzzled expression, and not far away, he saw a brand new military jeep in the distance. The license plate number was very eye-catching. Next to the car stood a man and a woman, and that woman was really too beautiful, so those company commanders and battalion commanders who had just dispersed from the meeting walked slowly, their eyes fixed on the girl.

  Liu Suohua and Liu Yifei stood beside the jeep for a long time before they saw their father come out.

  It's been a long time since Liu Suohua saw his own father, and now he finds that his old man hasn't aged at all, but instead looks younger than ever.

  Liu Yifei quietly touched Liu Suohua and whispered, "Suohua, that young cadre is your father, right? I've seen his photo. How can he be so young? Just like your older brother."

  Liu Suohua smiled and said: "Then you call me big brother later." Liu Suohua finished speaking, quickly walked two steps forward to meet his own father.

  "Dad, it's me," Liu Suohua said excitedly as he stepped forward. "Are you okay?"

  Liu Zhentian had just seen Liu Suohua and couldn't quite believe it. He rubbed his eyes and said, "Little Hua, is that really you? You're not with the Southern Armed Police Force, how did you end up here? Why are you wearing plain clothes? Or a suit? Did you commit some kind of mistake?"

  Liu Zhentian found that his own son had matured a lot, and the changes in his eyes and temperament were really too great! For an instant, Liu Zhentian felt a kind of inexplicable strangeness. It made him suspect whether the person in front of him was actually his own son or not.

  Liu Suohua smiled and said, "Dad, what are you talking about? How could I make a mistake? Didn't I write to you earlier that I was temporarily transferred to work in the public security department? When I came here to see you, it wasn't suitable for me to wear my armed police uniform or my public security uniform, so I had no choice but to wear plain clothes. By the way, Dad, let me introduce you to my girlfriend Liu Yifei."

  The master Zhang Wu on the side had just seen Liu Yifei stunned, and when he heard Liu Zhonghua mention the name Liu Yifei, Master Zhang Wu's body shook, and immediately looked at Liu Zhen Tian and his young son with an incredulous gaze.

  Liu Yifei shyly stepped forward and said to Liu Zhentian: "Uncle, hello." After finishing speaking, Liu Yifei's face turned red, and she slowly hid behind Liu Suohua.

  Liu Zhentian stared at Liu Yifei in shock, then asked Liu Suohua disbelievingly: "Xiao Hua, what did you just say? She... she's your girlfriend? Why didn't you ever tell me before?"

  "Dad, isn't it the same now?" Liu Suohua thought to himself, "In the past? In the past, I didn't even know that Liu Yifei would be my girlfriend, how could I tell you?" Liu Zhentian smiled and said, "That's also true. Now it's the same." Ah, right! Let me introduce you. This is our unit's Commander Zhang. Old Zhang, this is my son Liu Suohua." Liu Zhentian was over the moon with joy! His own son had gotten a wife? And this daughter-in-law was actually a beautiful woman in military uniform! This was truly too exciting!

  Liu Suohua stepped forward politely and said: "Hello, Master Zhang"

  "Ah, ah!" Are you Liu Zhengwei's son? Liu Suohua, what a great name! Zhang Shilang seemed extremely enthusiastic. He chatted with Liu Suohua while observing Liu Yifei's expression. Liu Zhentian felt puzzled, although Instructor Zhang Wu was nice to him, but did he need to be so passionate?

  Liu Suohua smiled and said, "Thank you, Uncle Zhang, for the compliment." Liu Suohua immediately changed his tone to be more friendly. It was clear that this Master Zhang had a very good relationship with his father, otherwise he wouldn't have been so enthusiastic towards him. As his father's brother, it was only natural for Liu Suohua to call him "Uncle".

  Liu Suohua finished speaking and gave Liu Yifei a glance. Liu Yifei hesitated for a moment before saying to their teacher Zhang Wu: "Zhang

  "Ah, Xiao Fei, you can't call me Uncle," Zhang Wu said immediately with a tense tone. "Your dad is my senior, so I'm your elder brother." He chuckled and continued, "You and Suo Hua should both call me Shifu, not even 'Ge' (older brother) will do."

  Liu Yifei let out a sigh of relief and smiled, "Zhang Shizhang, I didn't expect you to be in this unit now." Liu Yifei still had an impression of Zhang Wu, these were all people who had the qualifications to pay New Year's greetings to his father during the Spring Festival.

  Liu Zhen Tian saw that his superior, Zhang Wu, actually knew his son's girlfriend, Liu Yi Fei, and suddenly understood. Then he revealed a slight smile at the corner of his mouth, but Liu Suo Hua couldn't help but exclaim: "Xiao Fei, you actually know Commander Zhang?"

  Liu Yifei nodded slightly and said: "He is my father's trusted aide."

  Zhang Wu heard Liu Yifei say this and immediately became excited! He said enthusiastically: "Hey, don't stand here anymore, it's time to eat. Yifei, if you're not disgusted, come have lunch with us in the cafeteria."

  Zhang Wu suddenly realized it was inappropriate and quickly asked Liu Suohua, "Suohua, do you think it's okay?" Zhang Wu didn't know what background Liu Suohua had at home, but he could actually be Liu Yifei's boyfriend, so Zhang Wu had to show respect to Liu Suohua.

  As expected, Liu Yifei's furrowed brow immediately relaxed, and then looked at Liu Suohua. Liu Suohua turned around to look at his father, Liu Zhentian.

  Liu Zhentian called out: "Xiaohua, Yifei, then let's go to our cafeteria for dinner together. Yifei, you can also experience the life of a grassroots unit."

  "Okay," said Uncle Liu Yi Fei with a smile.

  Zhang Wu was also delighted and quickly led the way. However, he smiled wryly to himself, "Just now when I invited Liu Yifei, she didn't even bat an eyelid. But as soon as Liu Zhentian spoke up, Liu Yifei immediately agreed with a smile. That's the difference between people!

  As he walked, Zhang Wu suddenly felt a shock in his heart: "Why did Liu Yifei come? Is it for herself to see? Fortunately, I have a good relationship with Liu Zhentian, otherwise it would be troublesome."

  When she arrived at the troop officer's cafeteria, the officers who had just finished a meeting saw Liu Yifei walk in and immediately began whispering to each other. Liu Yifei sat there calmly, clearly already used to being looked at by others.

  Liu Suohua felt uncomfortable all over at this time. In a large military camp and cafeteria, only he was wearing casual clothes, which was really a bit too unusual.

  Xiao Fei, you're going to get me killed! Just look, I'm the only one wearing plain clothes, it's too conspicuous." Liu Suo said softly beside Liu Yi Fei.

  Liu Yifei looked around and smiled, "You, no matter what, today you will definitely stand out. Plainclothes, public security uniform, armed police uniform... none of them match the clothes here. Even if you wear an army uniform, sitting with me, you'll still stand out." Liu Yifei finished speaking and gave Liu Suohua a sly smile. This made Liu Suohua stare, was this really the cold and elegant woman in front of him? The change was just too great.

  Liu Qionghua quietly observed the situation around him and had to believe Liu Yifei's words. Because all the people around looked at Liu Qionghua with a little curiosity and jealousy.

  "Next time, I won't go to the troops with you." Liu Suohua sighed. When a soldier has been in service for three years, his mother will invite cicadas. A beauty like Liu Yifei would surely cause a sensation in the army.

  Liu Yifei smiled at Liu Suohua with satisfaction. Seeing Liu Zhentian observing them, Liu Yifei quickly sat up straight and didn't dare to exchange flirtatious glances with Liu Suohua again. Liu Zhentian looked at Liu Dihua with great effort, unable to understand how his son had managed to find such a beautiful daughter-in-law. And on top of that, Zhang Shilang was still her father's trusted subordinate? This was truly shocking.

  At this time, Zhang Shilong walked over and sat down, saying: "Old Liu, do you want to call over the main leaders of the school? Let them see the elegance of your son and his girlfriend Liu Yifei?"

  Liu Zhentian said without hesitation: "I think this is not good?"

  Liu Yifei immediately smiled and said, "Uncle, I'll follow Lockwood's lead, you can arrange whatever is convenient." Didn't Zhang Wuhe understand what Liu Yifei meant by this sentence? Indeed, Liu Yifei came to support Liu Zhentian today! As the main leader of the school, it's likely that someone will recognize Liu Yifei, and with his own actions, Liu Zhengwei will quickly establish prestige and break the deadlock in the army.

  Liu Suohua's father, Liu Zhentian, let out a soft sigh and said, "Then let the master arrange it."

  Zhang Wu immediately stood up and had the orderly call over seven or eight people, including Shi Li, the division commander, political commissar, and chief of staff, who were just about to eat. He then introduced Liu Suohua and Liu Yifei to everyone.

  Zhang Wu's guess was correct, and Xu Sheng and Wang Fu indeed knew Liu Yifei! This meal was filled with hidden thoughts among the leaders. Everyone could still feel Zhang Wu's enthusiasm for Director Liu's family. At the same time, everyone also saw that Wang Fu, who had been arrogant in front of Director Liu before, now looked a bit embarrassed.

  After finishing dinner, Liu Zhentian suddenly said: "Xiaohua, I almost forgot to ask you, what did you come here for today? You didn't just come to see me for no reason, did you?"

  Liu Suohua smiled and said: "Oh, my mom is now in the General Hospital of the Army... thinking that you also don't have time to see her... Mom wants to see you."

  "What? Your mother is hospitalized? Is it serious?"