Chapter Twenty-Six: Aftermath

  Chen Feichen let out a long sigh and said: "The Soviets are just like the Americans!"

  Chen Feichen's words made Chen Mingliang's eyes widen, to know that this sentence is spoken out, it's going to cost his head, is this what the team leader of the Communist Party should say? If this were said by the National Army, there would be some doubt, however, Chen Mingliang felt a hint of emotion in his heart, doesn't this prove that the team leader doesn't consider himself an outsider?

  After the banquet, Chen Mingliang left with the help of a security guard, while Chen Feichen had drunk a lot and was dizzy, he didn't say anything and went back to his room to sleep.

  The next day, Chen Feichen came to the political commissar Tang Jingwu. Tang Jingwu was surprised to see Chen Feichen coming over so early in the morning. This was a rare occurrence! Usually, it was he who went to report to the regiment commander, and now the regiment commander had come to his place, which was even rarer!

  Tang Jingwu was very polite and hospitable, but after taking a sip of water, Chen Feichen went straight to the point and said: "Old Tang, do you have any opinions about me as the team leader?"

  Tang Jingwu was taken aback, what's going on? Is the Qing coming to find himself arguing or is he coming to settle accounts with him? Tang Jingwu hadn't figured it out yet, when Chen Feichen continued: "Commissar, I don't have any other intentions. My intention is that we are partners and must speak clearly about our opinions so that we can lead the team better and complete the tasks assigned by our superiors outstandingly!"

  Chen Feichen said that, Tang Jingwu understood, it turned out to be for this task, however, this is also what he worried about in his heart. Chen Feichen can speak openly and honestly like this, which is also what he likes to see! Who doesn't want to complete the task? Although this task is very unreliable according to his understanding.

  Tang Jingwu nodded in agreement and said: "Yes, we must unite internally, otherwise this task will never be completed."

  Chen Fei smiled calmly and looked at Tang Jingwu with profound meaning, asking: "Old Tang, even if we are united internally and have a consensus, what do you think is the probability of us completing our mission in this situation?"

  This sentence can be said to point directly to the key, and this question is quite difficult to answer. Of course, if there was no knot in the heart beforehand, this question would still be easy to answer.

  Tang Jing hesitated, if he answered "not big", then he would have to consider Chen Feichen's idea, what if Chen Feichen got angry? It was well known that the relationship between Chen Feichen and himself had already been very tense; if he answered "big", then what basis did he have? As long as those who understood this task knew its difficulty, if he couldn't come up with a solution, it would be a joke, a big joke!

  Chen Feichen was not in a hurry, he did not urge Tang Jingwu, and he took the opportunity to see what kind of person this political commissar was. Was he for himself or still against himself? If he answered truthfully, then Chen would put aside past grievances and work together with him to achieve great things. If not, then sorry, Chen would have to transfer him away, believing that the leaders would agree with his request. However, his own future would be uncertain, and there would definitely be a bad impression in the leaders' minds. But he didn't care about that anymore, if he couldn't complete the task, he would really be stuck in this place for the rest of his life!

  Tang Jingwu didn't even realize he had subconsciously lit a cigarette, puffing away until the smoke burned his fingers. Only then did he come to and wonder why he was smoking? He woke up with a start and said, "To be honest, the chances of completing this mission are slim. If anything goes wrong, we'll all be in trouble. Although we have to follow orders from our superiors, I think it's necessary to report the situation to the relevant departments!" Chen Feichen was shocked and thought to himself, "Are you kidding me? Reporting to the higher-ups? That's a death wish! Whether or not the Chairman or Lin Gang finds out, the outcome will be the same - disastrous! Who is Lin Gang? He's the Chairman's right-hand man, one of the top leaders after the founding of the country. He's basically the number one guy in the military.

  Chen Fei said angrily: "You want to die don't drag me down, I don't know how you got the position of political commissar? Do you have a brain?"

  Tang Jingwu's old face was a bit unbearable, he was also negotiating, otherwise he would have reported it early and wouldn't need to explain now. Tang Jingwu said stiffly: "How can this not work? You know that this mission is not only a military task but also involves politics. Do you understand the Soviet side's strong stance? Can our party's current strength counter the Soviet Union? Moreover, we are already in a critical period with the GMD, if something unexpected happens at this time, then I will be doomed!"

  Chen Feichen didn't know this point? However, he still thought of the scenes he saw in his previous life in the later generations, Outer Mongolia! It's just that it was unclear and went independent, and Lin Gang's future rebellion would also be the path to Outer Mongolia. Maybe even if Outer Mongolia is recovered, Lin Gang won't escape abroad.

  Chen Fei Chen is just giving himself an excuse, he's still a hardliner at heart, in American terms, that would be a hardcore traditional conservative!

  Chen Feichen knew it was hard to persuade Tang Jingwu now, but he had to persuade him! He also lit a cigarette and took a deep drag. He said slowly: "Old Tang, what are we wearing now? It's military uniform! We are both soldiers, the day when New China is established is not far away, I can guarantee that by '49, our party will definitely be in power, and all of China will definitely be liberated! Are we going to be laughed at then? What is a soldier? That is to defend one's home and country, to expand the territory! I hope that in our lifetime, we don't have to struggle for the sake of defending our own land. I hope that in our lifetime, we should expand our territory. You can imagine what soldiers are after? It's to bring glory to their ancestors, it's to make the country rich and strong! Are we going to be pointed at by future generations and said that we watched as Outer Mongolia and our original territory fell without doing anything?"

  Chen Feichen's expression was so serious, his tone was so sharp yet full of emotion, that Tang Jingwu's heart was still moved. As long as one is Chinese, as long as one is a soldier, no one would disagree with what Chen Feichen just said.

  Tang Jingwu still hesitated, his hesitation was still the previous concerns. Tang Jingwu said in a low voice: "Old Chen, what you said I very much agree with, but emotions are one thing, national affairs are another. If we take a wrong step, it will really stink for ten thousand years!"

  "Chen Feichen said loudly: 'If I fail, I will take all responsibility! But I hope you can support my work!'"

  Tang Jingwu looked at Chen Feichen, the two people's eyes locked in a gaze for a long time before Tang Jingwu finally let out a deep sigh and said: "Alright, I agree! However, I propose that this mission must be carried out with caution, every step we take must be carefully considered!"

  Chen Feichen heard that Tang Jingwu had finally agreed, he had no reason not to be happy and excited, he nodded and said: "That's for sure, this requires collective efforts, this is also why I want to unite as one."

  "After spitting out the smoke, Tang Jingwu said: 'Also, if we fail, we will take responsibility together! Who has seen a chief of staff taking sole responsibility while the political commissar escapes? What kind of logic is this?!'"

  Chen Feichen saw Tang Jingwu's attitude, he excitedly grabbed Tang Jingwu's right hand and said emotionally: "Good, the political commissar is still good! Hehe, if we complete this task, our position will definitely be promoted. Even in old age, you and I can proudly face everything. We are clear conscience! Worth of this military uniform! We also count as worthy of the three words 'Chinese people'."

  Tang Jingwu was also infected and exclaimed excitedly: "Yes, we Chinese must rise up, it's our territory and it must be ours!"