Chapter 31: Contradictions Above the Flying Web

  Commissar Chen had originally planned to do some ideological and political work on Liu Feng today. Although Liu Feng had become the chief of staff of the Eighth Route Army's assault team, he had not received systematic ideological education, so it was normal that he did not understand the policies of the Eighth Route Army. Commissar Chen was prepared to give Liu Feng a good lesson, to transform his thinking and make him a qualified soldier of the Eighth Route Army.

  But unexpectedly, I didn't even get to say anything, and instead got lectured by Liu Feng. In the end, Liu Feng actually said that his small special forces team would affect the outcome of the battle, and even mentioned something about possibly going on a decapitation mission. How is this possible? What kind of concept is the enemy's command center? Is it something that just a few dozen people like us can do? This Liu Feng is really full of hot air.

  Chen Zhengwei's face sank, "You're treating me like a three-year-old kid. I joined the revolution when you were still nowhere to be found." He said, "So you're saying you're very familiar with the Eighth Route Army's policies? Are you intentionally committing a crime?"

  Liu Feng knew he had said so much in vain, and helplessly said: "Comrade Chen Zhengwei, let me repeat it again. From now on, when the assault team carries out tasks, except for those who need to be interrogated, all captives are not allowed to be left behind. Otherwise, it will inevitably affect our next combat plan."

  Chen Zhengwei was furious and stood up suddenly: "Liu Feng, we are the people's army. What's the difference between doing this and the Japanese devils?"

  Liu Feng also stood up and said, "This will enable us to complete our predetermined tasks smoothly, cultivate the soldiers' perseverance and unyielding character, and exert great psychological pressure on the Japanese puppet army. I insist on my point of view."

  The voices of the two men grew louder, and Captain Lin hurried in, handing Chen Zhi-kui and Liu Feng each a bowl of water, mediating: "You two, take a break, take a break, have some water."

  Chen Zhi Kui and Liu Feng each took a sip of water, sat down, lowered their heads to drink, and ignored each other.

  Lin Xuejun said, "Two of you, it seems like we've won the battle. What are you doing? Chen Zhengwei, you too, Liu Canmou just arrived and doesn't know our Eighth Route Army's discipline, so let's talk properly, do we need to get angry? I was even more foolish than Liu Feng back then, wasn't I also educated by you?"

  Chen Zhi-kui said with a deep breath: "Others, Liu Feng, don't think he's wrong at all. He knows our Eighth Route Army's discipline very well, but listen to what he says! He says 'I insist on my point of view'! What is insisting on one's point of view? It means that every time we take action, we don't leave any captives behind! Does this make sense? Is this something an Eighth Route Army soldier would say? Can I not get angry?"

  Lin Xuejun only then knew the reason for Chen Zhi's anger, and turned to Liu Feng: "Director Liu, this is where you are wrong. You clearly know the discipline of the Eighth Route Army, yet you deliberately violate it, and still insist on continuing to massacre prisoners next time. Isn't that the same as the little devils? Our Eighth Route Army cannot allow such a phenomenon to exist."

  Liu Feng said: "Captain Lin, this assault team is not an ordinary team, but a special forces team..."

  Liu Feng repeated what he had just said to Chen Zhi Kui, and he knew that it was very difficult to change the thinking of these revolutionaries who had been educated by the party for so many years, so he was very patient. Because if they could get their full support, then this army could play its due role.

  Lin Xuejun's eyes grew brighter and brighter as he asked Liu Feng many details, who patiently explained without getting tired. He even talked about the purpose of many trainings and how they would be used in future battles. Lin Xuejun and Liu Feng chatted non-stop for two hours. Chen Zhiyuan, who was originally sulking, gradually grasped some key points and listened attentively, although he didn't dare to ask questions.

  Finally, Lin Xuejun seemed to understand what kind of troops Liu Feng was going to turn this unit into. According to Liu Feng's idea, this troop could go to heaven and earth and do anything. Although he still didn't dare to believe it, he felt a glimmer of hope. So in the end, he said: "Liu Chief of Staff, if it really works out, killing a few prisoners is nothing! As long as we can severely strike the devils, I think this kind of discipline violation is also acceptable!"

  Chen Zhengwei thought otherwise, and when he heard Lin Xuejun was almost persuaded by Liu Feng, he said discontentedly: "Old Lin, how could you be like this? After so many years of education, how could you forget?"

  Captain Lin said, "Of course I haven't forgotten, but Director Liu also has a point. How about this? We report to our superiors the training situation over the past few days, yesterday's battle, Liu Feng's ideas on special operations, and our debate, and let them make the decision. Is that okay?"

  Chen Zhengwei also thought this method was not bad, after all, the three leaders of the assault team had seriously opposing ideas, which was not conducive to the next battle and needed instructions from superiors. He agreed with Captain Lin's suggestion.

  Liu Feng also agreed, wanting to make this unit fully cooperate with himself in battle, indeed requires unified thinking.

  However, Liu Feng said: "Firstly, the four fake soldiers we captured this time have already been captured in Hanxizhen. If they need medical treatment, they should be treated, but no matter whether they are willing to join the Eighth Route Army in the future, they must not be released. Otherwise, our troops will be exposed, and Hanxizhen will also be swept by the devils. We can leave, but the villagers will suffer."

  Captain Lin and Commissar Chen nodded in agreement, indicating that this was acceptable.

  Liu Feng continued to say: "Second, we must strengthen our training, and at the same time use the puppet troops of the enemy to accompany us in training. Strive to form combat effectiveness by the beginning of next year and break through the situation!"

  "Alright," said Captain Lin, "from now on, we'll follow your instructions on how to train and fight."

  Chen Zhengde also said: "In combat, we can listen to you because you are indeed better than us in terms of command and tactics. However, when it comes to discipline, we must listen to our superiors. In daily life, we must strictly follow the Eight Route Army's code of conduct."

  Liu Feng smiled and said, "In terms of living conditions, I suggest that we should increase the nutrition for our soldiers, such as increasing the supply of meat and protein, because our subsequent training will be more intense, and without a large amount of food intake, they may not be able to keep up!"

  Chen Zhengde said: "I also want to give the soldiers white steamed buns every day, and meat to eat every day, but our Eighth Route Army is in this condition, being able to eat one's fill is already very good."

  Liu Feng said, "Alright, before I joined the Eighth Route Army, I had saved some money. I'll turn it over to our shock troops to improve their food and living conditions. The food must be prepared according to my list, can this be done?"

  Chen Zhengwei's eyes lit up, and he immediately said: "Director Liu, that is your personal property, how can we want it?"