Chapter 640: The Great Tang Dynasty. Parting on bad terms
Seeing that Tang Zhen didn't say anything, Chu Bei's facial features finally relaxed. "I know your temper. You can't tolerate any grain of sand in your eyes. I can understand you for wanting all your soldiers to be well. But can you understand me? It's not easy to manage such a large base. Look at which bases have the military and political divisions separated now?
Brother, it has been more than two years since the end of the world. The old rules no longer apply now. Let me give you an example. Who of us dared to point a gun at ordinary people? You didn't dare, and neither did I.
But now, I dare, but you still don’t dare, so you will suffer, and Mou Ci will suffer.
There is something wrong with the information about Mou Ci's actions. I will investigate it thoroughly, but even if my people go there, there is still something wrong with the information. They say Mou Ci has no ability, but it doesn't mean they don't approve of him. It's just that we are not on the same page now. Even if he is more capable, my people will not approve of him. I believe you can understand me."
Chu Bei found that Tang Zhen was staring at him straight, and he felt a little nervous. Those were a pair of eyes that had more than 50 years of military service, had seen countless real guns and artillery shells, and had experienced life and death.
"Old Tang, since we've come to this point today, I'll tell you something straightforward. If you don't hand over the military power, no matter how much Mou Ci does, it's nothing to me. No matter how much blood and tears you shed for the base, I won't be grateful. If the military and the government don't get along, the base will be destroyed sooner or later."
Finally, he added, "Old Tang, it's time to let go of your power."
Tang Zhen was naturally not moved by his words. He had heard too much in the past year. When the relationship was at its most strained, someone tampered with his home, car, and food.
He didn't care about these things, because he believed that Chu Bei didn't instigate it. But the more this happened, the more he couldn't let go easily. If he gave up his power, it would be like giving up his soldiers. Fighting against these people, the soldiers were no match.
Even if he was asked to seize power, he knew that he was not capable of managing an entire base. The base was not a military camp, and all aspects involved could not be handled with just tough measures.
He had no selfish motives and had even long been prepared to integrate the military and politics. He just wanted to find a way out for his soldiers instead of making them cannon fodder or stepping stones for others to climb up.
He had already experienced the end of the world.
In peacetime, when the country was bustling with lights and feasting, he and his comrades ate cold steamed buns and lay in the snow at the border for several days, just to prevent anyone from entering the territory of the motherland. He also accepted a mission that required his death, and returned home covered in blood after being stabbed more than a dozen times.
He has lived his life to the fullest and lived up to his motherland and his people.
"Ouch, my headache comes back again. I have to go home and rest." Tang Zhen covered his head with one hand and reached out to Chief of Staff Jiang next to him with the other. Since he couldn't make it through today, he would stop talking for the time being. He didn't believe that he could not defeat this old fox.
"The commander has a headache. Go call Doctor Zhang." Chief of Staff Jiang knew his old boss' every move very well. "Zhuo Hao, come and give me a hand. My waist is not working well."
Chu Bei's emotions were interrupted, and he was a little confused, but it seemed that this was not the first or second time. As long as Tang Zhen had the upper hand, he would not feel any pain and would scold him for three days and three nights. If he talked about reason, Tang Zhen would get angry.
"Old Tang, you...you are such a scoundrel." Chu Bei was unconvinced, "You were fine just now."
"Captain, I can't sit still any longer." Chief of Staff Jiang pushed Han Dagu again, "The bullet in your leg that can't be removed hurts every night, don't you bear it? Go home quickly."
Han Dagu not only had a bullet in his leg, but also shrapnel in his head, but he didn't feel any pain today.
"I..."
"I know you are not leaving the front line because of a minor injury." Chief of Staff Jiang hurriedly interrupted this straightforward old man, "Can the base commander still let you stay here with this special merit?"
In non-war times, individuals are generally not awarded special merits, which shows that his contribution is extraordinary.
Chu Bei had a gloomy face. These were all walking medals of military honor and no one could afford to offend them. That was why the unification of military and politics had not been pushed forward for a year.
He turned to look at the people around him, they all looked tired. He sighed and decided to call it a day.
However, he could feel that the integration of military and politics was not far away.
Chu Bei reluctantly said goodbye to a few "medals of honor" and called the three deputy base commanders to stop. He waited until he was sure that the outsiders had gone far away before explaining three things?
First, no matter what means are used, the Blue Gold Society must be eliminated within a week. Second, Boss Yao must be appeased and his military factory must not be shut down.
"If all else fails, let Gong Xin and Zheng Tianguang kneel down and apologize in front of the Yao family's door."
Sun Boyi's face twitched. These two men were his subordinates, one was the captain of the mobile team and the other was the director of the Public Security Bureau.
Third, don’t cause trouble for Mou Ci anymore.
"If Mr. Tang is investigating the affairs of the Blue Gold Society, don't interfere. Let them investigate and just send someone to keep an eye on them." Chu Bei had to admit that the mobile team was still too inexperienced.
"Okay, I get it." Sun Boyi covered his chest, feeling really exhausted today. "The less casualties we can suffer, the better. By the way, Lao Qi, you have to keep up with the supply of materials. You can't let the mobile team and the security team eat the cake every day."
Qi Lu said helplessly: "The big pancake is already good, I have started to eat whole grain steamed buns now. You should quickly uproot the Blue Gold Society and raid their lair. There must be a lot of good things there, and we can eat white rice."
Sun Boyi was speechless. A member of the Blue Gold Society broke into the grain reserve warehouse and replaced the grain and supplies in three warehouses.
"Too many evil cults have grown up around the prosperous Tang Dynasty. They cannot be destroyed overnight."
Qi Lu, "Old Sun, I'm counting on you."
Anyone can say no, except him. The Public Security Bureau and the Mobile Squad are the two departments he is in charge of.
The base commander didn't want to listen to their arguing and sternly warned them that they must complete the mission this time, otherwise everyone would be fired.
Several deputy base commanders broke out in cold sweats, signed a military order and left.
Chu Bei held his chest and sat on a chair to calm down. Secretary Xiao Xu handed him a glass of water, "Base Commander, drink some water."
Chu Bei waved his hand, indicating no.
Xiao Xu wanted to leave, but looking at the empty conference room, he couldn't bear to leave Chu Bei alone. "Base Commander, are you having chest tightness again? Let's go to the hospital."
"What's your name?" Chu Bei suddenly asked.
"Ah?" Xiao Xu was stunned for three seconds, "Xu...Xu Nuo."
"Okay." The base commander stopped talking. Xiao Xu was a little embarrassed. Finally, he found a small plastic stool at the door of the conference room and sat down to accompany Chu Bei.
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