Chapter 1050: On the Eve of the Transfer

Lu Chong looked at Yu Zhengguo and smiled understandingly, not interrupting him. Instead, he turned to look at Zhao Gang, who also had a puzzled look on his face. A playful smile played on his lips, and his tone was filled with a hint of teasing and disbelief:

"Old Zhao, Old Zhao, you might not believe this when I tell you—we're having a blast here, but the root of the problem is actually your 'baby Kun Kun'!"

"Kunkun? Li Kun? Old Li?!" Zhao Gang's brows immediately twisted into knots, his face full of surprise, "Why is it him again?"

"What does this have to do with this old fellow? Didn't he go to the East Column's front line to inspect it? How could he stir up trouble from hundreds of miles away?"

"Hahaha!" Lu Chong slapped his thigh and laughed even louder. "We really misjudged you this time! Old Li isn't stirring up trouble at all. He's clearly a man of profound cultivation, quietly achieving enlightenment!"

He paused deliberately, whetting Zhao Gang's appetite, and then continued in an exaggerated tone:

"Look, in this Northwest Garrison, Old Yu is serving as deputy commander. Guess who the real commander is?"

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"What?!!" Zhao Gang's eyes nearly popped out of his head when he saw Lu Chong's expression. His voice suddenly rose, filled with a sense of absurdity:

"Old Li?! He became the commander of the Northwest Garrison?! What a joke! When did he become so powerful?!"

"Hahahaha—you can't believe it, right? Otherwise, how could I say that this old guy, Old Li, is a cunning scoundrel?"

"He made a fortune quietly, and then he quietly gave us a big blow! Tsk tsk! Yesterday we were still guessing who it would be, but after a while, maybe we'll have to salute him first when we see him!"

Speaking of this, Lu Chong's expression couldn't help but become a little emotional:

"According to the news from the theater headquarters, the commander nominated him directly at the meeting, and the decision was final! The Standing Committee meeting was smooth and passed unanimously! It was so smooth that it was unbelievable!"

"hiss--!"

Upon hearing this, Zhao Gang gasped, completely stunned by the news. He subconsciously rubbed his chin, as if trying to comprehend the situation. His expression shifted unpredictably, ultimately transforming into a mixture of extreme shock, a touch of admiration, and a heavy dose of regret that "I didn't even see that!"

"Damn it..." Zhao Gang muttered to himself, unable to resist cursing. "That Li Kun kid is always cracking jokes and acting like a complete jerk, but at the crucial moment... he's so damn good at hiding his true power! This connection... is so subtle and silent, it goes straight to the leader's heart!"

...

Lu Chong contentedly admired Zhao Gang's shocked expression, as if he had swallowed a light bulb, and felt secretly happy:

"You, Old Zhao, always act like you're calm and collected in front of me, but now you're dumbfounded!"

He suppressed the smile that was about to fly up at the corner of his mouth, and put on a serious look. He reached out and patted Yu Zhengguo's shoulder, who was still digesting the information, and his tone became pragmatic:

"Old Yu, the transfer order is as heavy as a mountain. Now that the documents have arrived, we need to act quickly. Go back and pack up the important things. Old Li will definitely be back by noon at the latest. When that happens, I'll directly dispatch the Air Assault Brigade's armed helicopter formation to clear your way and escort you directly to the Zhanjiang Railway Freight Station."

He pondered for a moment, then continued with the detailed arrangements, "There are several military trains carrying combat supplies there every day. I'll have them temporarily add a special carriage for you, so it will be convenient for you to eat, drink, and rest on the way."

"It's not that I'm reluctant to spend that little bit of fuel. Although Zhouchuan Airport has several modified transport planes, without fighter escort, the risk is too great!"

"As for the railway, it's a little slow, but safety is paramount. Getting home safely is more important than anything else!"

Hearing that Lu Chong, a fierce general who usually behaves in an unrestrained and even "barbaric" manner and is regarded as a benchmark for the young forces in the war zone, was now considering him so thoughtfully and meticulously, even thinking clearly about the means of transportation and route safety, Yu Zhengguo couldn't help but feel a strong sense of warmth in his heart.

This probably echoes the famous saying of the famous psychologist Wojciech Schoen: No one in this world can resist the charm of 'contrast'!

...

Just like that, when several key figures in Yucheng were busy making arrangements to implement the war zone strategy, Zhao Jie, who was far away in the night market of Ye Province, in the joint campaign command class of the active duty officers' training department at the Fuxing Military Academy, also received a transfer order from the war zone headquarters.

As soon as Zhao Jie returned to the classroom of Joint Campaign Command Class 1, before he had time to sit down, he was immediately surrounded by a group of middle-level officers from various troops in the war zone who were wearing the same student uniforms.

Curiosity and inquiry were written all over everyone's face, and they asked questions one after another, like a group of cats smelling fish.

"Brother Jie, what's going on? Director Luo just came over and called you out, and his expression was so gentle."

"That's right! Tell the truth! How could King Luo Yan actually smile at you? Did you do something big behind our backs?"

"Brother Jie, you're being disloyal! You can't keep any inside information to yourself. Tell the truth!"

...

It is no wonder that the students reacted in this way. The department head, Major General Luo Ziyan, has always been known for his sternness and strict requirements, and is known as the "Luo Yanwang".

Just now, he actually came to the classroom in person to look for someone for the first time, and even showed Zhao Jie a "kind" smile. This abnormal scene was enough to make all the students who knew Director Luo's style feel uneasy.

As a result, all kinds of speculations instantly became rampant - some thought that Zhao Jie had made some great contribution, while others suspected that he had some hidden and shocking background.

Seeing that the speculations around him were becoming more and more outrageous, Zhao Jie quickly raised his hands and pressed them down, signaling everyone to be quiet.

He knew that the more he tried to hide this kind of thing, the more likely it would cause misunderstandings, so he decided to be frank and open about it to avoid it getting distorted by rumors.

"Stop, stop, stop! Brothers, stop, stop! Stop guessing!" He said loudly, with a helpless but unconcealable glow on his face:

"It's really no secret. I just received an emergency transfer order from the theater headquarters, ordering me to temporarily suspend my studies and immediately return to the troops to lead the deployment mission."

He looked around at the curious classmates and explained concisely:

"The situation is this: the war zone just decided to establish the Jinling Military Sub-district yesterday. The 1st Yezhou Infantry Brigade, where I used to be, was selected as the first garrison force. So the order came down, asking me, the brigade commander, to return to the unit immediately and lead it to Jinling."

As soon as Zhao Jie finished speaking, the classroom exploded!

"Holy crap! You can do it, Brother Jie!!"

"Brother Jie, you're awesome! Can you sleep well tonight? Your future is so bright."

"The new military sub-district will allow you to lead the troops there. You will definitely have a bright future!"

"Brother Jie, don't forget us old classmates when you get promoted!"

...

Faced with the congratulations and jokes from his classmates, Zhao Jie was naturally very happy in his heart, as refreshing as drinking ice water in the hottest days of summer.

But he knew very well that he had to do enough superficial work. Those who could enter this joint campaign command class were all elite backbones selected from various troops in the war zone, and their future prospects were limitless.

Maintaining this friendship between classmates will definitely be of great benefit to long-term development.

So he quickly put on a humble front, waving his hands repeatedly and saying, "Hey, brothers, please don't flatter me! I'm just lucky. I just happened to be assigned a mission and I just followed the war zone's instructions. Talking about a promising future is way too early. Who can predict what will happen in the future?"

He changed the subject, his tone becoming sincere and warm: "Everyone, don't worry. Once I settle down in Jinling, I will report to you brothers regularly!"

"Honestly, everyone knows my background. If I encounter any difficult problems in the future, I will inevitably send a message back to ask for advice from you top students. When the time comes, you must lend a hand, brothers. Don't hold back!"

"Hahaha—sure deal!" a cheerful voice answered. It was the lieutenant colonel who had been the most active in the booing earlier. "You can ask for advice, but you have to show your loyalty first, right? At this welcoming and farewell banquet tonight, shouldn't you show some appreciation? Otherwise, you'll be too embarrassed to ask for help when we want it later, right?"

"Yes, yes, yes! A treat! I must treat you!"

"That's right! I have to rip you off. Just consider it an advance consultation fee!"

Everyone immediately laughed and agreed, and the atmosphere was lively.

"What? Eat?"

Just then, a surprised voice suddenly rang out from the outskirts of the crowd, and then a head popped in. The man was very young, with a sunny and handsome face, his eyes widening at the mention of the key words. It was none other than Major Gu Yun, the youngest and most eccentric member of the class.