Chapter Eleven Seeking Higher-Level Support

  Tang Jingwu had just returned to the regimental headquarters from the First Battalion when he saw Chen Feicheng deep in thought, not making a sound. He walked over and picked up his own teacup on the table, taking a big gulp of water with a gurgling sound, then sat down and asked: "Regimental Commander, what are you thinking about?"

  Chen Feichen came to after Tang Jingwu arrived, and he said: "I was thinking whether I should go to the division headquarters to ask for more meat, to improve the troops' food?"

  Tang Jingwu was taken aback and said: "Can this be done? This is equipped according to a unified standard, there can't be any exceptions!"

  "But now that the troops are having a big exercise, the intensity of this training is very high. If nutrition can't keep up, isn't it all for nothing? This could lead to problems!"

  Tang Jingwu listened and said: "So! Hmm, it's indeed something we should pay attention to. Otherwise, let's think of another way."

  Chen Feichen sighed and said, "I've thought about it, raising livestock myself, there's not enough time, buying from the villagers is also unrealistic, they all have very little, they can barely make a living for themselves. Now the troops still have twenty days, after that, it will be evaluated! This is the moment to prove our third battalion's importance! Many people are watching us as a joke, we can't let others laugh at us!"

  Tang Jingwu also had no good way, but he disagreed to go to the division headquarters. Chen Feichen asked: "Why? Are our three regiments not part of the 18th Division? I'm having trouble here, and the division commander won't help or support?"

  Tang Jingwu listened and felt a bit helpless. Seeing his political commissar's expression, Chen Feichen somewhat understood that he might have misspoken. He carefully asked: "What? Commissar, was I wrong to say so?"

  Tang Jing shook his head and said, "Captain, you can't think of the problem this way! The division commander has a lot on their plate. Are they supposed to ask for help and support from higher-ups every time there's a difficulty? What's the point of having you as captain then? If everyone was like you, the division commanders wouldn't need to work at all, they'd just do everything for you!"

  Chen Feichen felt a bit embarrassed and laughed, saying: "Hehe, don't I not understand? You're the political commissar, you're an expert in ideology!"

  Tang Jingwu couldn't help but smile wryly and shake his head, but Chen Feichen's appearance actually made Tang Jingwu feel a little better. This was the captain in his heart, so young and yet having such thoughts was normal! Seizing this rare opportunity, Tang Jingwu began to engage in his favorite ideological discussions.

  As time went on, Chen Fei felt a headache coming on. He hated meetings the most in his past life! What he hated even more was being called into the office by teachers for lectures! He couldn't help but say: "Then Comrade, what do you think we should do?"

  Being interrupted by Chen Fei's dust also made Tang Jingwu realize that he seemed to have deviated from the topic, and now is not the best time to do ideological work. Tang Jingwu said with profound meaning: "Captain, Comrade Chen Feidust, I hope you can continuously improve your ideological awareness during your tenure as acting captain, unite around the Party, and resolutely obey the Party's leadership!"

  Chen Feichen smiled wryly and nodded, fortunately Tang Jingwu didn't continue. Tang Jingwu said: "There is a way, but it's not easy."

  "Hmm? Comrade, what's your brilliant idea? Don't hide it, bring it out and show off!"

  Tang Jingwu thought for a moment and said, "Captain, wasn't there a batch of supplies captured when the new Third Division was annihilated? There's a batch of canned beef in here!"

  "Haha, right! I forgot about this! Ah, where is this batch of things now?"

  "In the logistics department of the division! I heard that the division commander plans to embezzle it and not hand it over!"

  "Uh-huh, that's right. Our 18th Division almost exhausted all our strength to achieve victory, so it's reasonable and fair that this batch of good stuff should belong to us, the 18th Division!" Chen Feichen nodded in agreement.

  That's for sure, otherwise this batch of canned beef wouldn't have anything to do with you, right? Tang Jingwu continued: "Now all the gangs are eyeing this stuff! If you act now, isn't that immediately igniting a fire? Wouldn't all the gangs be coming after you?"

  Chen Feichen said with a big smile: "I'm telling you, Old Tang, isn't this idea the same as what I thought before? Isn't it still about going to the teacher's department to seek support? Hmm! However, Old Tang, you really are my partner in crime, we're on the same wavelength. Alright then, I'll go find the teacher now!"

  After finishing speaking, Chen Fei Cen quickly left, Tang Jing Wu still wanted to speak, but there was no sign of Chen Fei Cen in his eyes. Tang Jing Wu sighed and shook his head, well! At first, it was all "Comrade" this and "Comrade" that, now it's all "Old Tang" this and "Old Tang" that!

  Xiao Fei was sipping tea in the old temple, each team's work had begun, and the headache-inducing things had come to an end! Xiao Fei also took the opportunity to start resting.

  "Master, Master!" The voice outside the courtyard gate made Xiao Fei's hand holding the teacup tremble involuntarily. Fortunately, he hadn't taken a sip of tea yet, or else it would have scalded his throat! Xiao Fei saw a familiar figure walking in from outside the courtyard and said irritably, "Get in here!"

  Chen Feichen smiled and walked in, saluting Xiao Fei and saying: "Greetings, Master." After finishing speaking, he sat down on the stool below Xiao Fei's.

  Xiao Fei was also helpless towards Chen Feichen's actions, who let this kid fight alongside him? This is a life-and-death friendship! Xiao Fei said somewhat impatiently: "Speak up, what brings you to my place?"

  "Uh, nothing much, it's been a while since I last came to visit my elders, right? I was just thinking of you, hehe." Chen Feichen said with a bit of shyness.

  Xiao Fei's face turned cold as he said: "Is that so?" Then Xiao Fei's face turned fierce and he shouted: "Hurry up and speak, if not then hurry up and leave!"

  "Wait, wait, let me say it, let me say it!"

  Xiao Fei looked at him with satisfaction, and Chen Feichen said: "Master, isn't my place strengthening training? Isn't this to quickly hone the troops? Isn't it to quickly improve the combat effectiveness of the troops?"

  "Cut the crap, I'm not a woman, don't beat around the bush. Hurry up and get to the point, I don't have time for idle chit-chat!"

  Chen Feichen could only say helplessly: "In short, our warriors there are malnourished and need nutritious supplements!"

  Xiao Fei coldly snorted and said: "No!"

  Chen Feichen didn't think and immediately said: "There is! Didn't we confiscate a batch of canned beef from Xin San Shi last time?"

  Xiao Fei gave Chen Feidu a sideways glance and said, "Don't even think about it. I was originally going to consider giving you some canned goods, but with your attitude today, let me tell you, there's no canned goods at all!"

  Chen Feichen knew that if things continued like this, the canned goods would definitely be hopeless. Since the direct approach didn't work, he had to take a detour. Chen Feichen smiled and said: "Superior, after all, I am also someone by your side. This team leader is just an interim one. If I can't secure this position as team leader, not only will I lose my life, but you'll also lose face. You can't just stand by and do nothing! This isn't the style of a party member!"

  Xiao Fei's face immediately turned black, and he glared at Chen Feichen, saying: "What's with the loudmouth! You haven't been seen for a few days, and you've become so bold! Even this originally polite phrase is now spoken fluently from your mouth!"