Chapter 7 Disputes

  "What did you do in the new Third Division?"

  The officer standing upright and in a dignified manner said: "I am He Mingliang, the commander of the 1st Regiment of the New Third Division of the National Army!"

  Chen Feichen's eyes lit up even more, he was an old hand! Still the commander of the Central Army, yes, a good helper! In terms of military literacy, the enemy is one step ahead! This is a fact, what circular fortifications, what drawing lines and building bridges! These are all strong points of the enemy, taught by the Americans! Moreover, they were also officers who had experienced the Burma War, experts in jungle warfare and mountain warfare!

  With a head, the rest will follow. Soon, most of the soldiers in this prisoner-of-war camp were willing to join the army! This was just one of the many concentration camps for the more than 4,000 prisoners of the new Third Division.

  Chen Feichen was busy for a day, and soon his team was pulled together! The training camp, with 550 personnel, had a full complement of 1,300 people! When Xiao Fei saw this list, he really didn't know what to say!

  Xiao Fei immediately called Chen Feichen over! Xiao Fei looked at Chen Feichen seriously and said: "Speak, what's going on? I let you be the regiment commander, are you trying to be the division commander?! One company has quickly become two companies in strength! You're leading the instructional regiment which is supposed to be an enhanced regiment, okay?! Suddenly it's become the scale of two instructional regiments! I think you don't want to be a regiment commander, you want to be a division commander, right?!"

  Chen Fei said with a hum: "Of course I want to!"

  "Huh?! What?!" Xiao Fei's eyes widened and he said: "Good kid, you really dare to say that!"

  Chen Feichen stood there, not saying a word. He was now waiting for Xiao Fei's verdict. Xiao Fei looked at Chen Feichen with an air of displeasure and said: "Do you know? The fact that I promoted you to be the battalion commander has caused a huge stir in the entire army! There is great controversy surrounding it, and even now, the higher-ups have not given their approval. Fortunately, the commander of the column suppressed many opposing opinions, otherwise, you would not be just an acting battalion commander right now! You might have only been made a platoon leader!"

  "What?! Chen Fei Cen was now like a bucket of cold water from head to toe, he said urgently: "Master, you promoted me on the spot, you can't go back on your word!"

  "Nonsense, if it weren't for this battlefield promotion, do you think you'd still be in this proxy position? Dream on! " Xiao Fei said somewhat irritably: "Many comrades in the column have differing opinions, so the column leader has already reported this matter separately to the Wild General. You just calm down and wait, now immediately hand over the excess soldiers to me, I'll arrange for the political department to take them!"

  Chen Feichen was still unwilling to hand it over, this was something he had managed to swindle in with great difficulty, if he handed it over, what would be left for him? His eyes rolled around and he quickly said: "Commander, the third battalion has basically completed its task and is now stationed on the battlefield, besides, Commander!"

  Chen Fei dust heap smiled and continued: "On the blocking position, you and I are comrades-in-arms who have fought in the same trench. You can't treat a comrade who has gone through life and death with me like this, can you?!"

  "Huh?" He had thought Chen Fei would be obedient and accept his orders, but he didn't expect him to say something like that. It seemed that Chen Fei's words had struck a chord in him! As it turned out, this little comrade Chen was indeed his own comrade-in-arms! They had fought together in the same trench, through life and death. This time, the blocking battle could be counted as one of them. On the third battalion's position, only these four people were left, with Luo Hao still in the hospital, probably unable to recover from his injuries for three or four months!

  At the time of Xiao Fei's hesitation, Chen Feichen said: "Master, no matter what I am a meritorious minister, you can't abandon the mill and kill the donkey. Seeing that the task is completed, you cut off the heavenly character's merit! This is unfair!"

  Chen Feichen said this with a pitiful tone, which gave Xiao Fei a headache. What's going on?! This kid is still being stubborn. Xiao Fei said: "You can't escape the responsibility of being the regiment commander, but you can't recruit more soldiers! Our division has been almost wiped out, and this troop is basically rebuilding from scratch. Not to mention the third battalion, even my own guard company isn't at full strength yet!"

  Chen Feichen said in a low voice: "If it's really not possible, let them be the soldiers of our 1st battalion after expansion. We can save some for later when we need more men!"

  "What?!?" Xiao Fei almost fainted after hearing that. He had never met someone like this before. His own position as company commander was not even secure, yet he already had his sights set on the battalion commander position!

  Xiao Fei looked Chen Feichen up and down again, Chen Feichen felt a bit uneasy being stared at by his senior Xiao Fei like this, he said somewhat anxiously: "Senior, why are you looking at me like that?"

  Xiao Fei's face was smiling, but his heart wasn't: "Can't tell at all, Chen Fei Cen, I understand now, you're not an ordinary person, you're a real talent! Since you're so particular about these few hundred soldiers, fine. You don't have to be the battalion commander anymore, go to the kitchen squad for me and cook for your old man!"

  Chen Feichen didn't say a word, if he spoke again, he would really have to become a chef!

  At this time, the phone on the desk rang. Xiao Fei waved his hand and said: "Get out! I'll settle with you later!"

  Chen Feichen hastily turned around and left, Xiao Fei answered the phone at this time and said: "Hello, I'm Xiao Fei."

  "Hello, is this Comrade Xiao Fei? This is Number Two!"

  Xiao Fei immediately stood up straight, his previously somewhat relaxed demeanor suddenly becoming serious and solemn. He said loudly: "Hello, Commander! I am Xiao Fei, please instruct me!"

  "Hmm, I heard that your unit has a Regimental Commander Chen Feichen who distinguished himself in this battle, and was very brave in the fight against the New Third Division! However, it seems that there is a lot of controversy over Comrade Chen Feichen's promotion, and this case has even been brought to the attention of the Field Army Headquarters?!"

  Xiao Fei smiled awkwardly and said, "Isn't this a dead end? If there's merit, there must be reward; otherwise, the rules will be broken. How can we lead troops like this?"

  "No. 2 smiled and said, 'Alright, have Comrade Chen Feichen come to the headquarters immediately. No. 1 wants to see him. We'll discuss his position after we've talked.'"

  "Yes, sir! I'll pass it on." The phone hung up, Xiao Fei subconsciously looked at the door and unexpectedly saw Chen Feichen still standing there, staring at him.

  Xiao Fei was taken aback and said, "What are you still doing here?" Before Chen Feichen could respond, Xiao Fei continued, "It's just in time, go to Ye Si immediately, the First Leader wants to see you!"

  "What?! Chen Fei's mind immediately started racing, wasn't this that guy? He was a fierce man! During the Cultural Revolution, he was notorious for his brutal tactics!"