Inside the smoke-filled conference room.
General Qi was pacing, his tall and straight posture exuding the aura of a soldier. A pair of sharp eyes flashed with a fiery light.
Nearly ten generals sat at the oval table. There were chiefs from the main military region. There were senior generals from the military headquarters. There were even two military bigwigs from the military commission!
One of them was even a deputy national level bigwig from the Politburo!
It could be said that this was a powerful lineup, the highest level meeting of the military headquarters.
And the content of the discussion was also a national policy. A national policy related to honor and international status!
No one would underestimate this meeting. Even every detail of the meeting had to be thoroughly analyzed. There was no room for error.
"Everyone!"
General Qi suddenly turned around, his sharp eyes sweeping across all the generals present. "Since the country has already made a clear attitude. Why is it not willing to take a bigger step? What are we afraid of? Moreover, the soldiers outside are still waiting for our reply! Are we going to disappoint the hearts of the soldiers again? "
General Li, also the deputy national level bigwig who was also the highest ranking general in the meeting, said, "Old Qi. The core issue of this meeting is not to discuss the emotions of the soldiers. It is the national policy. No one said that we must disappoint the soldiers. But how can personal honor and disgrace be compared to the interests of the country? "
General Li this time represented the will of the military headquarters and even the country's top officials. The angle from which he stood was completely different from General Qi.
This was also the biggest contradiction of this meeting.
General Qi's side wanted to seek justice for the soldiers. He wanted the military to make a clear statement, and even — — not to have any ambiguous statement!
General Li, on the other hand, had to consider the internal contradictions and international relations. After all, the massacre of the child soldiers had already attracted widespread attention. Not only Hua Xia, but even the US and Russian armies had not yet expressed their position.
Why?
They were afraid of being criticized by the public!
The US was not strong enough?
The Russian army was not strong enough?
These were two big brothers in the military!
Even they had not expressed their position, how could Hua Xia act rashly?
Not to pursue the matter, not to settle accounts after the fall, and even to give a positive attitude. This was already the biggest concession that General Li represented the top officials had made.
"Old Qi." Another military commission leader took a sip of strong tea. After a day of meetings, the old general's mental state was a little dispirited. However, this was a serious matter. No matter how tired he was, he had to persevere. "You have to eat one mouthful at a time. If he took too big a step, it was easy to sprain his waist. Don't tell me you don't understand these basic questions? "
"The government is already changing its mindset," the leader of the Military Commission said slowly. "Old Qi, everyone here is one of us. I said something I probably shouldn't have. If this had happened in the past, do you think there would have been any leeway? Are we going to sit here and discuss this matter? "
"Just from this point alone, just from the fact that General Li was present throughout the entire process. You should know that this is the first step for the country. This is the signal of the gradual transformation of the country, "the leader of the Military Commission said slowly. "But nothing can be done in one go. There are many aspects involved in this, and it's not something we can decide on a whim. We have to think about it at length. "
The attitude of the representative of the Military Commission was obvious. This time, they were able to withstand the pressure and not punish the anti-terrorism warriors. They would even publicize their anti-terrorism deeds within a small circle. But that was all. They would not hold a medal ceremony, and it was even more impossible to commend the anti-terrorists in a high-profile manner.
Because even the US and Russian army did not make any statements!
By doing this, Hua Xia could easily put himself in a passive position!
Going according to the policy and not making any mistakes was the best method. As for the personal feelings of the soldiers, how could they be compared with the national interest?
Basically, the tone of the meeting had been set under the manipulation of the two representatives of the Military Commission.
General Qi's face was gloomy, and a bitter smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.
It seemed that — — I still can't fight for the honor that the soldiers deserve!
Not only General Qi, but the group of old generals who attended the meeting were also quite regretful.
This cannon should have been fired a little more.
Although there was no harm in moving forward slowly, it had seriously hurt the enthusiasm of the soldiers. Once the results were announced, the morale that was ignited by this anti-terrorism operation would probably return to its original state.
But since General Li had already spoken and represented the will of the country. Even if they wanted to ask for honor for the soldiers, it was probably unrealistic.
"Everyone," General Li could see that the atmosphere was not very harmonious, so he took a sip of tea and said slowly. "As I said before, we have to take it one step at a time. It is easy to make mistakes if you are too hasty. This is not what you want to see, right? "
"I know. This result is not very satisfactory to you. I also know that the soldiers who sacrificed this time came from various military regions. They are the soldiers of everyone here. But our decision is not considered from a personal point of view. It is analyzed from the perspective of the country. So I hope that everyone will not bring too much personal feelings into it. This will cause us to lose our rational judgment. "
After General Li made his final conclusion, he glanced at the indignant General Qi. "Old Qi. "Old Qi, although the military will not express its position in public. But in your Long Formation, you can still hold a small medal ceremony. The medals will be provided by your Long Formation. I will personally award the medals to the soldiers. "
This was already the biggest personal concession General Li had made.
The generals listened to General Li's words and also knew that General Li did not want the generals to be too emotional. A dignified deputy national level big shot personally received the group of soldiers. No matter what, it was a great honor.
The result was satisfactory.
But they were satisfied, but General Qi was not at all satisfied.
Personally receive? Internal award?
What was the point of this?
How much pressure did Xiao Zheng bear because of the anti-terrorism this time? Even Xin Ao, where he was stationed, had a considerable problem! Even Lin Huayin had to come forward to clarify and interview.
Why?
It was to share Xiao Zheng's burden!
But what about him?
He kept saying that the country was firm and that they would fight if they were not satisfied. But in the end?
When it really came to a critical juncture, he couldn't share the burden for Xiao Zheng and the soldiers. He could only watch the soldiers being slandered and discredited.
He could not even stand up for them and say a word of justice!
General Qi was not at all satisfied with this result!
At this moment, someone suddenly knocked on the door of the conference room. A bodyguard of General Qi appeared at the door. With a slightly complicated expression, he said, "General Qi — someone is looking for you."
"Who is looking for me?" General Qi asked impatiently.
"This —" The bodyguard looked hesitant, as if he did not dare to say it.
"If you have something to say, say it!" General Qi said angrily.
He was not angry at the bodyguard, but he was extremely dissatisfied with the result this time. Of course, it was also a scolding for General Li.
Hearing this, General Li could only shake his head helplessly. He thought to himself that Old Qi's bad temper had not changed at all. In wartime, he might be an excellent general, but in times of peace. He could only work in a special unit like Long Formation. Sooner or later, he would be at a disadvantage if he went into administration.
Seeing that the chief was angry, the bodyguard immediately straightened his back and said loudly, "It's Lord Ye who wants to see you!"
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