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"I believe that everyone has come here with your own purpose, so let's not waste time talking and speak frankly!" Xu Le sat lazily in the main seat, drinking tea and speaking nonchalantly.

It was as if the people sitting in front of him were all his subordinates and he didn't care at all!

However, after a long time had passed since Xu Le finished speaking, no one spoke first and they just looked at each other!

General Tong shook his head slightly and said, "Forget it, let me take the lead!"

Then he looked at everyone and said seriously, "Tell Commander Jiang!"

Swish, everyone stood up, because the highest leader of the Tang Dynasty sent a message that they were all under the jurisdiction of the Military Commission and must be serious!

"Young Marshal!" Jiang Feng reminded Xu Le softly in his ear!

Xu Le had no choice but to slowly stand up. There was no other way. The Independent 176th Division was also under the jurisdiction of the Military Commission, and his immediate superior was Commander Jiang. As the young marshal, he had to give him some face!

Seeing Xu Le finally stand up, General Tong took out a document from his arms and began to read:

"From the September 931th Incident in 937, when Fusang invaded the three northeastern provinces, to the July th Incident in , when Fusang launched a full-scale invasion of the Tang Dynasty, Fusang has evil ambitions and everyone should kill them!

Up to now, half of the territory has fallen into the hands of the enemy, tens of millions of soldiers and civilians have been killed or injured, and countless people have been displaced!

In our Great Tang, regardless of north or south, regardless of age, everyone has the responsibility to defend the land and fight the war, and everyone should be determined to sacrifice everything.

When I first heard the news of Kang Jun Xu Gong's death, I was heartbroken. He was a role model of our Tang Dynasty and a hero of the nation, and he should be respected by the people of the country!"

Commander Jiang’s speech was very short, and its content was equivalent to a shortened declaration of resistance against Japan!

But what puzzled everyone was that the Mr. Xu of Kangjun mentioned in the words must be Xu Le's father, Xu Xiao, the former commander of the 176th Division!

Although Xu Xiao is a lieutenant general, everyone knows that this is just an empty title, the purpose of which is to appease local warlords!

If such a hollow lieutenant general died in battle, it would not be necessary for Commander Jiang to personally send a document to announce the death. Moreover, if he had any intention, he would not have arrived half a year after Xu Xiaodu was buried.

Not everyone is worthy of the title of "Gong". It is a respectful title for people of high moral character and prestige. Commander Jiang personally called Xu Xiao "Gong Xu", which means that Commander Jiang at least recognized Xu Xiao on the surface!

This is probably because of Xu Le!

Xu Le just frowned. No matter what, Commander Jiang had fought for his father's status.

Then, General Tong changed a document and read out: "Since the expedition, the 176th Independent Division has won many battles and dealt heavy blows to the Fuso invaders several times, with remarkable results! After the agreement of the Military Commission and the approval of Commander Jiang, the independent number of the 176th Independent Division was revoked and it was expanded into the 88th National Guard Army.

Xu Le, the former commander of the Independent 176th Division, was appointed commander of the 88th Army and his military rank was promoted to Army Lieutenant General.

Jiang Feng was appointed Chief of Staff of the 88th Army and his military rank was promoted to Army Lieutenant General.

Officers at the division level and below can be appointed directly by the army commander, and they only need to report to the Military Commission and create a file!

In addition to the original 176th Division, there are additional 177th and 178th Divisions. In case of special circumstances, the division can expand on its own, and the army-level organization will still prevail! "

Handing the document to Xu Le, General Tong clasped his fists and congratulated him, "Congratulations, young commander, on your promotion to general!"

Jiang Feng was stunned for a moment, then hurried forward to take the document, as if what he was holding in his hand was not a piece of paper, but a thousand-pound boulder!

The others also realized it later and kept congratulating him!

They were probably shocked more times in this day than in the entire first half of their lives combined.

That's the rank of lieutenant general, there are only 20 vacancies, and only when an incumbent general dies, is dismissed or retires will a "newcomer" take his place.

Due to changes in the war situation, it was common to expand a division into an army, but it had never happened before that a lieutenant general division commander suddenly became a lieutenant general commander, not to mention that Xu Le was less than 30 years old!

Moreover, the Army Chief of Staff usually holds the rank of Major General. Jiang Feng unexpectedly became the first Lieutenant General Chief of Staff of the National Guard Army.

The army commander could only directly appoint officers below the regimental level, but the Military Commission actually gave Xu Le the right to directly appoint officers at the division level and below, without the need for review by the Military Commission!

Moreover, the 88th Army was given the right to expand on its own. Although it can only be a military-level organization after all, it is not known whether the above privileges will be repeated in the future, but it is definitely unprecedented!

Not only did Xu Le completely enter Commander Jiang's sight, but even the entire Military Commission opened a big back door for Xu Le, and invited him in through the back door in front of generals from major war zones.

Xu Le was also confused. He had been planning how to expand the 176th Division by separating it from the National Guard Army. Now Commander Jiang had done this to him, and he was at a loss as to what to do.

In addition to the three formal divisions under its jurisdiction, it can also expand its military on its own under special circumstances. This special situation is a bit intriguing, as it basically means that the military can be expanded at will.

It’s just that the additional expanded troops cannot enjoy the treatment of formal organization, just like the existing independent regiments.

But it is different from the independent regiment. The future over-birth force will be considered a semi-formal force and can carry out various military activities openly. Even if there are any problems, even if Director Dai himself comes, he can't do anything to them.

Unless Director Dai can overthrow the Military Commission headed by Commander Jiang, but this is impossible!

It took Xu Le five minutes to come back to his senses. He really had no mind to think about anything else now. This order from the Military Commission made many plans previously made by the General Staff invalid.

"General Tong, everyone. I know that everyone is interested in our military's equipment, so I'll just say it directly. In fact, our army has been engaged in arms trading. Commander Yan is my big customer. You can ask Commander Yan for details about the transaction!"

Swish, everyone, including General Tong, turned their eyes to Commander Yan, with murderous looks in their eyes.

Commander Wei sensed something was wrong and moved the chair under him, trying to distance himself from Commander Yan.

He finally understood why Commander Yan insisted on sitting with him. He wanted him to share the firepower.

Although he also got some equipment from Xu Le, it was nothing compared to what Commander Yan bought.

Commander Yan also smiled awkwardly and explained hurriedly: "As you all know, the Japanese concentrated their forces to attack Zhongtiao Mountain before. I also happened to know that the young marshal had arms, so I bought some in an emergency. It was really sudden, and I didn't have time to tell you about it!"

At the same time, he cast a resentful look at Xu Le. How could he sell himself out just like that?

But Xu Le pretended not to see it!