I want to be a good person

"Come in."

"Commander, urgent telegram from division headquarters."

"read."

"Commander, you should look at it yourself."

The signalman looked embarrassed and the content was unsatisfactory.

"Oh."

It seems like what is coming is bound to come sooner or later, and although I am mentally prepared, I am also very upset that I can't wait so damn much.

We have contributed money and effort, provided trucks, motorcycles, and all kinds of supplies, shed blood and sweat for the Party and the country. Even if we have no credit, we have worked hard. And the Japanese are still here?

The birds have all flown away and the good bows have been put away. Isn’t it a bit early?

If we don't stabilize the situation first and make the regime more solid before talking about other high-sounding things, at least that's what it seems on the surface.

Alas, we were too anxious. No wonder we were defeated. The morale of the people and the army collapsed, and their spirit was lost, like a domino effect.

"Go down and keep it strictly confidential."

"Yes."

The signalman saluted solemnly, looking a little depressed. It was rare to meet good officers these days, and every one of them was striving to have five sons succeed to the imperial court!

The next day, the sun rarely came out, and a group of horses ran to the gate of the military camp. Although their patterns and colors were different, the people on horseback all had the same smile.

"Stop, this is a military stronghold."

The sentry stretched out his hand, asking the other party to dismount and be inspected.

"How dare you! This is the new head of the supplementary regiment, Zhen Renyi. I am here on the orders of the division commander to take over from Captain Wu. Hurry and open the door."

"what?"

The sentry was stunned for a moment. He arrived at the camp at dusk yesterday. How come the leader was replaced?

"What are you waiting for? Go and notify them now."

"Yes."

The door was opened and the horses ran freely.

Behind them were two relatively silent sentinels.

Zhang Aiguo sat in the main seat in the conference room, motionless. Officers above the platoon level sat on both sides of the long table.

No one spoke in the room, the breathing was steady, and the atmosphere was somewhat depressing.

"Snapped"

A copper kerosene lighter lit a Daqianmen cigarette, Zhang Aiguo took a deep breath and blew out a smoke ring.

"Everyone, it's fate that we met. Wu is very lucky. A soldier's duty is to obey orders. So, here's Quartermaster Qian."

"To!"

"Bring up the gifts I asked you to divide last night."

Different colors are placed in front of different levels.

"Everyone, I am not talented, and I am leaving soon. But I think of you brothers who have walked with me all the way. I will distribute the money to you first. I ask you to treat all the brothers well, and I will distribute it all later."

Zhang Aiguo stood up and saluted everyone.

"Please rest assured, Commander."

The officers stood up in unison and saluted back.

"Okay, let's keep all the words in our hearts. Maybe we'll meet again someday. The road ahead is long, so take care of yourself!"

"Go ahead and put your things away. I'll be waiting for the new chief officer here."

No matter how much you talk, it will not be of much use, people's hearts will change eventually.

The legal tender was divided and I kept the 6503 yuan for myself. From a business perspective, I suffered a huge loss, but from a heart perspective, I felt I had earned money.

"Captain Wu, I've heard of your great name for a long time, but seeing it in person is believing!"

The door of the conference room was opened, and a man in military uniform in his 30s walked in with his head held high, his lips curled up uncontrollably.

"you are?"

"This is the new head of the supplementary regiment, Colonel Zhen Renyi."

The lackey's adjutant was equally arrogant.

"Hehe, welcome, welcome. I have received your order."

"Captain Wu, I'm glad you understand. I'm just following orders, brother. I'm sorry, I'm sorry."

As he spoke, he bowed and apologized with a smile.

"It's said that you shouldn't hit someone who smiles at you, so why don't we hand it over now, Captain Zhen?"

"Okay, feel free."

Seeing the other party suppressing his anger, he felt relieved. There were no unexpected problems, and he had a strong army and good equipment.

"Qian, the quartermaster, bring the accounts and take the men with them to count them."

"Yes!"

Zhang Aiguo picked up the kettle on the table and took a sip.

"For all the officers and soldiers of the supplementary regiment, in addition to the weapons and equipment issued in Chuzhou, I will also advance a large sum of money to purchase various supplies. I would like to ask Captain Zhen to review and settle the payment as soon as possible."

“This~this~”

“It’s impossible to have so much money.”

"Why, this adjutant doesn't believe it and dares to question me, hum~!"

"Snapped!"

Qiyinzi slammed the table, scaring the adjutant so much that he shuddered.

"Captain Wu, calm down, calm down, I believe in you."

"Hurry up and apologize to the captain, Captain Wu, please forgive me for my mistakes."

"I'm sorry, I smelled something fishy. Please forgive me, sir!"

The adjutant stood up and bowed deeply.

Zhang Aiguo didn't say anything. If he wanted to bend down, he could just keep bending!

If mistakes are not punished, it is like justice delayed, which is of little significance!

"No need to say more. Once the materials are counted, we can check them against the original ledgers issued by the Lord and know the amount. This will also prove that what I, Wu, said is true."

"That is, that is."

I came here to pick peaches. I spent ten thousand dollars to buy them, and there is still a big pit of more than thirty thousand dollars. When can I get the money back for the empty salary?

Zhen Renyi was sweating, even though it was a bit cold.

"Captain Wu, have you selected the guards yet?"

"I am all alone. The brothers in this supplementary regiment have all been together since we crossed the river. It's only been a few days. Why should I delay their future? Don't you think this makes sense?"

"Yes, that's absolutely true."

Zhang Aiguo was as steady as a rock, while the opponent was sitting on pins and needles.

To serve customers with tea, you need to plant trees first.

About an hour later, when the awkward atmosphere became unbearable for the people in the room, all the officers and soldiers who had taken inventory returned.

A quartermaster whispered a few words into Captain Zhen's ear and finally took out the list.

"Captain Zhen, the supplies and equipment have been counted. I hope you can pay the outstanding balance as soon as possible. Silver bills are fine. I only want dollars. This request is not too much, right?"

"Not too much, not too much, can you pay in installments?"

"Hahaha"

"Are you kidding me?"

"There is no money in the supplementary group's public account."

"I have never seen any money since I took over. Every penny was earned by me. The superiors gave me 6000 French francs in total. In addition, I want to take the submachine gun with me. I bought it myself."

Upon hearing that even Hua Jiguan was going to be taken away, Zhen Chang got really angry and said angrily.

"You must not take this submachine gun away!"

"Ha! What? You want to rob me?"

The glorious tradition is here again. There is no earnest persuasion at all. As if what's yours is mine, what's mine is still mine, and everything belongs to me, with an ugly attitude!

"No, Captain Wu, Brother Wu, since we both serve the Party and the country, please show some mercy."

"Give money, don't think you can eat without spending money, so what's the point? Rob?"

"So what if you grab it hard?"

"Well, why not give it a try? Give everyone a chance."

Zhang Aiguo exhaled a puff of smoke with disdain, leaned back in his chair, untied the Japanese army knife and threw it on the table.

"Captain Wu, that's not what our commander meant. We are all colleagues in the Party and the country. If there is anything, we can discuss it. Everything can be discussed."

A middle-aged man with glasses, short stature and a smiling face stepped forward and tried to smooth things over.

"I have assembled a team with guns and artillery, and military orders are as firm as a mountain. We should all understand each other, and it is natural for the party and the state to allocate funds. But for the things I bought through my own connections, shouldn't you at least pay the cost price?"

"Okay, okay. Just name your price for the submachine gun. I don't mind this little bit of money."

"That's right. Harmony brings wealth. What's the point of being an official? It's all about money. Friendship is friendship, but I can't lose money."

"Yes Yes."

"Then add more money?"