Chapter Thirty-Four: The Matter Arises Again (First Update, Seeking Collection and Votes)

  Chen Fei said with a sinister tone: "Since the old Maozi is so shameless, and looks down on us Chinese like that, then we'll give them a show!"

  Tang Jingwu was shocked and hastily said, "No! This is absolutely impossible. Even with our current strength, we are not a match for the Soviet Union. On the Soviet border, there are more than three armies stationed, and just across from Manzhouli, there is a Soviet army division that participated in the Great Patriotic War - an elite infantry division! Not to mention the Soviet air force and artillery, we wouldn't even be enough to fill the gaps between their teeth if we were to engage in battle with them!"

  Chen Feichen sneered, "What's there to be afraid of? The Soviets are now sending troops, but they're still just talking. Besides, as long as we capture the Soviets in Manchuria and record their confessions, we'll have a case to make when the time comes! And did we initiate an attack on Soviet territory? No, all of Manchuria is Chinese territory, we're just taking care of business on our own land!"

  Tang Jingwu shook his head repeatedly and said, "Don't try to fool me, are the Soviet people also reasonable? I've seen it from the Outer Mongolia incident! They're no different from the Americans! In the end, it's still about who has the real power. We can't even match a single division or army, let alone a regiment. This is fundamentally a difference in strength. What about the soldiers and civilians who will die? Who will they turn to? Can you bear this guilt? Even if we win, does that mean we'll be rewarded and promoted? History has shown many examples of victors being punished! Let's take a step back, don't we still have the Wild Division behind us, and the Party and Chairman above us? We must wait for orders from our superiors, we must wait for instructions from the Central Committee!"

  Chen Feichen gave Tang Jingwu a sideways glance, he was quite angry, and Tang Jingwu couldn't explain it clearly, what to do? He could force the team, but this was after all a last resort! Tang Jingwu lit a cigarette and fell into deep thought.

  Tang Jingwu saw the opportunity and immediately began to persuade Chen Feidust again. Anyway, Chen Feidust didn't listen to a word, his mind was still on what to do next. This is an opportunity! A great chance comes with great danger, big risks bring big rewards, it's a positive correlation!

  Chen Feichen's silence was taken by Tang Jingwu as a sign that he had been persuaded, which was a good omen! So, Tang Jingwu played to his strengths as a political commissar, speaking more and more passionately until he finally ran out of words. He had no choice but to stop and say: "You think I'm right, don't you? I think we should wait for the central authorities to decide, Feichen. We must be cautious! We can't affect the overall situation!"

  After finishing speaking, Tang Jingwu was still very pleased with himself and personally poured water to drink a little to quench his thirst. Having said so much, he really is thirsty!

  When Tang Jingwu had drunk half of the boiled water, Chen Feichen suddenly stood up and said loudly: "Let's do it this way! Hehe! We won't take the initiative to cause trouble, so let them start it. It's best if they make the first move! When the time comes, we'll just investigate and we won't be afraid! Let's do it this way!"

  "Alright, Comrade Political Commissar, you're a great comrade! Thanks for your hard work! I'll go take care of it now!"

  Tang Jingwu was stunned, and it wasn't until Chen Feichen left the office that he came to his senses. He growled: "This kid didn't listen to anything!"

  After roaring, he slowly sorted out his thoughts and gradually understood. He lost his voice and said, "How can we continue? Is he crazy?"

  At noon, when all the warriors started having lunch, the high-level cadres of the division were sitting in the conference room for a working meeting. The meeting had been going on for nearly two hours.

  Chen Feichen thought of a way to provoke and confront Vasilyev personally, so that the Soviets would be unable to bear it. However, this method is good and feasible, but the biggest problem is what to do if the Soviets really get angry? With only one regiment plus the Manzhouli Guard Regiment, they are no match for the Soviet army in terms of weapons, equipment, and numbers! What about the safety of the local people's lives and property? Those are precious lives!

  Chen Feichen also fell silent, he couldn't say: "Everything for the recovery of Outer Mongolia, everything to increase the determination of the Central Government, let them lose a bit!" He knew that if he said this, the result would definitely be that everyone present would rebuke him!

  Tang Jingwu was the first to speak up, saying: "I just don't get it, is Outer Mongolia really that important? Do you all understand what I mean? This isn't something we need to consider, we're not qualified to decide on central policy decisions, we're still just team-level cadres! We must calm down and think carefully!"

  Chen Feichen is not unaware of these things, and even if it's Tang Jingwu, everyone has already fallen into this circle of Outer Mongolia and can't extricate themselves. Don't look at how clearly and plainly Tang Jingwu speaks, he himself is also deeply trapped in it. Knowing is one thing, solving is another matter.

  Chen Feichen knew that if he didn't speak up now, it would definitely cause confusion in the future combat plan, which was not conducive to his own troops' fighting! Thought must be unified.

  "What are we?! We are soldiers! We can't influence the central government's decisions, but when we see an opportunity to teach the Soviets a lesson and even recover Outer Mongolia, why shouldn't we do it? Are we all cowards? Is this military uniform really that important? The Shenyang Battle is about to end, and now the war is raging in North China and East China. We have already grasped the initiative of this situation! The liberation of the Yangtze River north has become a foregone conclusion! The National Government can only delay now. Why do the Soviets still recognize the National Government as the legitimate government? Do they really consider our party to be their own people? Would they do that? What I want to say is, there must be a country before there is a party! Don't put the party above the country, what is that? That's treason!"

  What Chen Fei said was a bit confusing, but it is undeniable that he said something shocking. First, there must be a country, then there can be a party. The party cannot be placed above the country. These words were like a heavy morning bell ringing in everyone's ears!

  Tang Jingwu found that his ideological awareness was not as good as Chen Feichen, not as good as this young man who had only been in the team for two years, this little guy whose party age was less than a year! Tang Jingwu had an epiphany, which is why he was the captain and himself was the political commissar? This is also why this young man could get such support from the soldiers! Everything is because he is a man of character! Character ah!

  At this time, Chen Mingliang stood up and said: "The captain's words are thought-provoking! The captain's words have broadened my horizons! Just based on what was just said, I, Chen Mingliang, am convinced! Thoroughly convinced! I, Chen Mingliang, am willing to work with Captain You together!

  Liu Guangda's blood had not cooled down, and he too felt his own blood boiling. He exclaimed excitedly: "The captain's words remind me of a saying 'A weak country has no diplomacy'. The captain's words really make me ashamed! Why did we join the revolution? Isn't it to enrich the country and strengthen its people?! A crippled nation will be our lifelong regret! We cannot leave any regrets, even if we die, we can still hold our heads high in front of our fallen comrades and ancestors! No need to say more, I obey the captain's orders!"

  Everything was under Chen Fei's control. Tang Jingwu's heart wavered, he had no reason to convince himself, seeing that everyone present was staring at him, waiting for his response.

  He stood up slowly and said: "I am the political commissar of the Third Regiment, I hope that after my death, the word 'Third Regiment' can be engraved on my tombstone!"

  Chen Feichen looked at his three comrades standing and excitedly raised his head to shout: "Good!" After shouting, he stretched out his right hand and said: "Then let's have a good fight!"

  "Alright! Let's have a good fight!"

  Gradually, the four people's hands were involuntarily clasped together, and the eyes of the four people were so excited and so ardent!

  Vasilyev was just about to take a nap when Chen Feichen visited. Vasilyev still attaches great importance to Chen Feichen, despite the unpleasantness of their last meeting, which has made him more vigilant and given him a bad premonition. The last sentence of Chen Feichen's previous visit was full of threats, making his heart feel a bit hairy.

  Vasilyev has already contacted several domestic allies and they have all agreed that after this is done, they will immediately retreat and cannot have any further contact with Chen Feichen. Chen Feichen is a time bomb, and when the time comes, not only will he die, but he will also bring these people down with him.

  Vasilyev is preparing to return home, he has already communicated the relationship, and tomorrow there will be a telegram order, he will be transferred to a new position. Since he is about to leave soon, let's have a good gathering and farewell.

  Vasilyev invited Chen Feichen to the living room and sat down. After exchanging some insincere pleasantries, Chen Feichen directly stated his purpose for coming!

  What is a threat, what is blackmail? This is probably it! Chen Fei said: "Vasiliev, your corruption situation I think it's very necessary to report to the Central Committee, and our party central committee will issue a circular to your central committee. I believe that soon your leader Stalin will know about this scandal! What does Colonel Vasiliev think now?

  Vasily's hand trembled as he smoked. He knew something was coming. He quickly regained his composure and said, "I don't know what you're talking about? Is this a joke?"

  Chen Feichen chuckled and said, "A joke? Of course you'd think that way, it's not bad! My intention is simple, if you can serve me, then you can do what you should be doing well, and you can continue to roam free in the Soviet Union! What do you say?"

  "Heh heh, what evidence do you have? What proof is there that I'm corrupt? Everything must be based on facts!"

  "Haha! Evidence? Do you think you can fool the Ministry of Internal Affairs with what you've done? Besides, I have a detailed list of goods entering the country in my hands. This thing I need to hand over, and then you'll be like a naked woman, it's obvious!"