Chapter 28: Cloud Movement

  As the saying goes, "a word out of place can cause trouble", Vasilyev immediately bid farewell and wanted to leave. He planned to investigate this young regimental commander, a colonel named Chen Feichen.

  However, Chen Feichen stopped him and said with a smile: "Colonel Vasilyev, to understand the relationship between people, you need to have an in-depth understanding of them. Only then can you know whether this person can be a friend or become an enemy? So I'd like to invite you to have a drink together at noon, what do you think?"

  Friend? Enemy? Vasily was a bit bewildered, was this supposed to show his intention? However, after seeing Chen Fei's sincere gaze, he decided to accept the invitation anyway. A smile slowly appeared on his serious face as he readily agreed. Next, they would see a young Chinese officer and a blond-haired, blue-eyed old Russian officer hugging each other, patting each other on the shoulder, smiling and chatting happily.

  When lunchtime arrived, Chen Fei had already downed a bottle of white wine with Vasilyev. There were only the two of them at this table, while another table was packed with people, mostly from the Independent Regiment and fewer Russians, in a ratio of six to two, which was quite advantageous when competing in drinking!

  Vasily's face was already flushed with wine, bright red, but his speech wasn't slurred, he was very spirited, and his eyes were shining even brighter. It was clear that this guy had a good capacity for liquor. Chen Feichen was also quite alright, his face slightly reddened.

  Vasilyev's words became more numerous, and from his words Chen Feicheng knew many things, but they were all nonsense, unrelated to his mission. It was just that Chen Feicheng was also talking nonsense, all empty wine table phrases.

  After both sides had probed each other's depths, neither side was willing to continue probing. The so-called probing was just a cup of wine followed by a few words, and then more drinking.

  You know, this is the territory of the independent regiment, and a place has been cleaned up in the team department as a reception room. What wine is on top? Who serves wine to whom? This is a very learned question. As a result, everyone can't help but guess that old Maozi are all drinking full-bodied liquor, while Chen Feicheng and others were also drinking genuine goods at first, but the next few bottles were mixed with water, and finally, it was simply white wine bottle with plain water!

  Chen Fei and his friends were drinking happily! The old guys also drank happily, but after they finished drinking, they just knocked their heads on the table and fell asleep.

  Chen Feichen was a bit dizzy even after drinking water, and his walk was a bit floaty! He was very happy to see off those old devils! There's no reason not to be happy, on the one hand, he had outdone the old devils at the wine table, and on the other hand, he had finally extracted some important information from Vasilyev's mouth.

  The Soviets provided aid to the Communist Party of China, but still made speeches in support of the Nationalist government on important occasions. The Soviets even stationed their most elite mechanized troops within Outer Mongolia. Oh no, the Soviet term is motorized troops. These were inadvertently mentioned by Vasily when he was arguing with himself about which country's mechanized troops were the best.

  The wine and dishes were withdrawn, Chen Fei dust pulled up Liu Guangda deputy commander, Chen Mingliang chief of staff three people opened a military meeting. Before that, the three of them had spent some time sobering up.

  Chen Feichen told them about the situation of the Soviet garrison in Outer Mongolia and then asked: "What do you think?"

  Liu Guangda said solemnly: "If the Soviet people are like this, then the thoughts of the Soviet people are worth paying attention to. The Soviet people are several times better than our army in terms of equipment and quality!"

  Chen Mingliang continued: "Yes, Old Liu is right! Moreover, looking at the entire northern region, the terrain is unfavorable to us, extremely beneficial for motorized troops to advance. Even if our army resists in a limited area, it will be surrounded and annihilated by the old devils! Furthermore, our main force is still on the side of the National Government. Once both lines are at war, the outcome is self-evident!"

  Chen Feichen rubbed his temples and said somewhat bitterly: "So what should we do now?"

  Chen Mingliang said without hesitation: "One word, wait!"

  Chen Feichen said in surprise: "Wait?"

  Chen Mingliang explained: "At present, the country is not yet unified. In this situation, the central government cannot fight externally. Why did the Soviet Union support Outer Mongolia's independence at that time? It was because they saw that both we and the Nationalist Government were busy with internal affairs and had no time to spare. The Soviets are now waiting for a good price! No matter which side they support, they will have an advantage! And the side they support will undoubtedly increase their chances of winning!"

  Liu Guangda added: "Fortunately, the United States is also supporting the National Government. The intervention of the Americans has undoubtedly made the Soviets hesitant. If there were no American intervention, the Soviets would have supported the National Government in all likelihood. After all, the National Government was the legitimate government that won World War II, and this is why the Soviets did not dare to support the Communist Party too much!"

  Chen Fei said with a bit of joking: "I'm saying you guys shouldn't all be calling each other 'Communist Party', it's as if we're not Communist Party members, we're all outsiders! This could lead to misunderstandings!"

  Liu Guangda smiled a little awkwardly, while Chen Mingliang seemed to have sobered up a bit. He still hadn't gotten used to his current identity - yeah, he was already a People's Liberation Army soldier!

  Chen Mingliang felt a little grateful and looked at Chen Feichen, who smiled kindly at him. After listening to the reports or views of both of them, Chen Feichen thought for a moment and said: "Now it can be confirmed that the No. 1 leader is aware of the Soviet Union's plan, and similarly, the No. 1 leader is not willing to let Outer Mongolia become independent in vain. Therefore, he arranged us here, his main intention is to do a good job in the early stage and create good conditions for the future northern expedition."

  Chen Mingliang nodded, and unexpectedly said: "I'll add something, it's very likely that the chairman of the Central Committee also understands this point, maybe this is what he instructed the No. 1 leader to do."

  Chen Mingliang's words suddenly made Chen Feichen realize, the more he thought about it, the more he felt that this was possible. He was shocked, really shocked, how could he not have thought of this? It seems his vision still needs to be improved!

  Chen Feichen jokingly said: "I didn't expect that you, the former National Government's Colonel and Chief of Staff, are also a fan of the Chairman!"

  Chen Mingliang said with a smile: "The chairman has always been admired by us, and the 'Enduring Wheel' published during the War of Resistance Against Japan is something we admire!"

  Liu Guangda nodded and said, "The chairman is not an ordinary person who can be compared to others. Since he took charge of the Central Committee, our party's appearance has undergone a fundamental change. Without the chairman, there would be no today for our party! His merits will benefit future generations!"

  Chen Feichen spread his hands and sighed: "You've all said your piece, what can I say now?"

  Chen Feichen's demeanor and words made Liu Guangda and Chen Mingliang laugh uncontrollably, and Chen Feichen also burst into hearty laughter along with them.

  After laughing for a while, Chen Feichen's expression turned serious and he said: "I'll personally go to deal with Lao Maozi, as for the Outer Mongolia side, what methods do you have?"

  Liu Guangda was silent, but Chen Mingliang spoke up: "In my opinion, we should still try to find Mongolians and make contact with local people in Outer Mongolia, then infiltrate and befriend the people in power. This is something that can only be done through waiting!"

  Liu Guangda shook his head and said: "It's not just waiting, but also the people sent by this faction must be our comrades, and all aspects must be excellent. This is still not enough, and luck is also needed!"

  Luck? Chen Feichen and Chen Mingliang both nodded in agreement, Chen Feichen sighed: "Yes, doing anything can't be separated from luck, without luck, even the best calculations are useless. It's still very reasonable to say that human calculations are not as good as heavenly calculations."

  After a long time, everyone couldn't think of a good solution. The personnel selection was also difficult to produce, and the intelligence personnel were originally difficult. Moreover, they had to be Mongolians, which greatly limited the scope.

  Chen Feichen could only say helplessly: "Then I can only send a telegram to No. 1 for help in person tomorrow! There's no other way."

  "Hmm!" "It can't be helped."

  They soon dispersed and each went back to rest.

  The next day, Chen Feicheng got up and came to the team department, personally sending a telegram to Ye Si. He ordered the team's staff: "As soon as there is a reply, bring it over immediately!"

  Chen Fei then went to tell Political Commissar Tang Jingwu that he was going to Lao Maozi's place to establish a connection. Tang Jingwu agreed with this, as it was necessary for both public and private reasons. Placing the breakthrough point at Lao Maozi was also a good move, Tang Jingwu said: "Hmm, okay, I'll take care of things here, if anything happens, I'll send someone to inform you."

  "Alright, I'm off!" Chen Fei dust shouted to the security guard Dong Cheng as he got into the car and headed towards the Soviet compound in the city. The Soviet compound was located in a small Western-style building, which was said to have once been a residence of Mongolian nobility, but now belonged to the public! The Soviet coordinators were temporarily staying here.

  Chen Feichen saw the Soviet soldier standing at the door, and his first thought was that this was not good. How could there be a Red Army on the land of this country? Seeing the soldier's serious face, Chen Feichen felt a bit awkward, but when he saw the guard's arrogant eyes, Chen Feichen felt even more displeased.

  Chen Feichen muttered in his heart: "Old Maozi, one day I will teach you a good lesson, one day."

  Chen Feichen and Dong Cheng were stopped by the guards, Chen Feichen's eyes turned cold and said: "Can't I pass? You should understand that you are just guests, not the hosts! Moreover, your leader invited me yesterday, can't you keep your word?"

  The guard said in broken Chinese: "Please state your identity and purpose, I must report to my superiors. If they agree, you can enter."

  Chen Fei gave a cold laugh, pulled out his pistol and swiftly pointed it at the guard's forehead. "Is this how you treat an officer?" he said. "Let me tell you, on Chinese soil, none of you have the right to carry guns!"

  After finishing speaking, Chen Fei dust put the gun back into the holster, and his left hand also released the guard's submachine gun.

  After retreating two steps, the guard's expression was a bit unsightly. He glanced at Chen Fei Cen and reluctantly turned around to report. Chen Fei Cen also stopped in his tracks, standing at the door waiting for Old Maozi.