Xiao Zheng's action of smoking paused for a moment. He looked up and asked, "That Guo Zhendong?"
"That's him," Lu Jun said meaningfully. "He really made a name for himself in the army. He's a colonel now. He's the leader of the Special Forces. He's one year younger than you. He's the role model of the three armed forces and has been used as a model by various military regions. He's really popular. "
Xiao Zheng pouted. "You're the one who should be jealous. I'm not in the military anymore."
"Forget it. Didn't you just enter the Long Formation? "Lu Jun said with a smile. "Why? Do you want to hide things from us?"
"I was tricked into going in. First, I don't have any power. Second, no one cares about me. I've been in there for a month and they haven't shared anything with me. I reckon that in another three to five months, they won't even remember me. "Xiao Zheng joked. "How can you be compared to Lieutenant Colonel Lu? You're the most popular person in both the military and the political circles. "
"Get lost," Lu Jun scolded. "I'm working like a horse here. I even have to take care of the logistics when they organize a martial arts competition. Who dares to compete with you? "
Xiao Zheng smiled and asked, "What's the point of this battle? Even if the military wants to be a role model, they don't have to make such a big scene, right? Aren't they afraid of being gossiped about? "
"You don't know, do you?" Lu Jun said slowly. "It looks like a battle between the two champions. In fact, isn't it a battle between the two forces? Let's put it another way. It's a battle after both sides compromise. Whoever wins will get a lot of benefits. "
"Of course, it can also boost people's morale." Lu Jun took a sip of hot tea and smacked his lips. "Just wait and see. After the martial arts competition ends tomorrow, a bunch of people will be furious. On the other hand, the mouths of the other group of people will rise to the sky. "
"It's so complicated." Xiao Zheng shook his head and said disinterestedly. "It's not as straightforward as the Long Formation."
"Yo, you're already leaning towards your parents' side?" Lu Jun said with a smile. "But then again, where there are people, there will be Jianghu. It doesn't matter if it's the military, the government, or the Long Formation. How could he be so pure that he didn't have any schemes? If you want to be clean, just lie down in a coffin and all your worries will be gone. "
Xiao Zheng cast a sidelong glance at Lu Jun. "You're not a high-ranking official, but your ability to spout nonsense is getting better. If I work hard for another two years, wouldn't I become a multi-level marketer? "
Lu Jun laughed heartily, took a sip of hot tea and said, "Isn't society trying to force innocent sheep like us to become old hooligans?"
Xiao Zheng's expression turned serious. "I'm still me, the young man from back then."
The two chatted for a while, and soon it was time for dinner. Lu Jun dragged Xiao Zheng to the garrison's cafeteria for a meal. Although it could not be compared to the big hotels, it was still eight dishes and a soup. The combination of meat and vegetables was very nutritious. Less than two minutes after he sat down, a figure as slender as a pen walked over. Upon closer inspection, who else could it be but Jiang Qing?
"Captain Jiang, come quickly. I've been waiting for you for a long time. "Lu Jun smiled and stood up to welcome him. Xiao Zheng also looked over in surprise. Then he glanced at the cunning Lu Jun. It seemed that this kid knew in advance.
After the three of them sat down, as the host, Lu Jun naturally had to urge them to drink and eat. After a round of toasting, Lu Jun tactfully used the excuse of peeing to escape. He left his private space to the two Long Formation members.
"Why are you here?" Xiao Zheng asked curiously as he took a bite of food.
"It's General Qi's order. How dare I disobey? "Jiang Qing said lightly.
This woman's capacity for alcohol was amazing. When Xiao Zheng drank, she would definitely not miss a single glass. She finished a bottle of Wuliangye in no time. Just as he was about to open another bottle, Xiao Zheng shook his head and said, "Don't open it. I have to drive later. "
"I'll find someone to send you." Jiang Qing uncharacteristically opened the second bottle of white wine without any military airs. She poured a full glass and said, "Come on, bottoms up."
Xiao Zheng had no choice but to drink with her.
After drinking another two glasses, Xiao Zheng casually lit a cigarette to suppress the alcohol. He glanced at Jiang Qing and said, "What's wrong? You look like you're in a bad mood. Don't tell me you've been abandoned by someone? "
Jiang Qing suddenly raised her head and glared at Xiao Zheng. "What nonsense are you talking about?"
Xiao Zheng shrank his neck and raised his glass. "Come on, drink to your heart's content if you want to. I won't ask, okay? "
After getting to know her during this period of time, he realized that Jiang Qing was an extremely loyal female officer. She didn't refuse when there was something. Even if it was her own problem, she would still bear it. She was very particular about swallowing grievances. Therefore, Xiao Zheng didn't put on airs. He drank when she said he would and didn't refuse at all.
After three rounds of drinking, Jiang Qing, whose face was flushed, took off her military cap and said with a dazed look in her eyes, "Why should we stop the investigation just because you said so? We've spent so much time, and we've lost two of our brothers. What do you think we are? Just saying that the case is over? Although we are soldiers, we are also human beings! Can't you give us an explanation? "
He could see it.
It turned out that they had been wronged in the Long Formation.
And it was very likely that they had stopped the investigation of the fox hunting. As for the order, it was General Qi who gave it. And it was the political commissar who gave it. Xiao Zheng didn't know. But no matter who it was, they didn't do anything wrong. Even the Long Formation could only stop at a certain point. It was impossible to investigate further.
But their mentality was naturally different because of their different positions. For example, Jiang Qing, who rushed to the front line, naturally needed to give an explanation to her subordinates and her dead brothers. Now, he just said he wasn't doing it anymore. A woman like Jiang Qing, who valued relationships and righteousness, naturally felt aggrieved and couldn't stand it.
Xiao Zheng sighed and said, "There are many things that we can't control. The people below will understand your difficulties. Besides, everything you've done hasn't been in vain. At the very least, it had a very positive effect. Otherwise, the higher-ups won't let you stop. "
"Positive effect? Jiang Qing said angrily. "I'd rather not have a positive effect that can be exchanged with my life!"
"That's a little extreme," Xiao Zheng comforted.
"Extreme? It's not your brother who died, so of course it's easy for you to say that! "Jiang Qing said in a deep voice. "If I die on the battlefield fighting the enemy, I'll be able to protect myself. I have nothing to say. But now, it's just a precaution, without any actual action. Will my subordinates be convinced? "
Xiao Zheng frowned and said, "Comrade Xiao Jiang. It's not your first day in the army. In times of peace, the role of a soldier is not just to do national defense. You have to do these arduous and unrewarding things. It's a soldier's duty to obey orders. Are you going to learn from me and be a low-class soldier? "
Jiang Qing suddenly looked up and said with bright eyes, "If it weren't for so many brothers, I would have to continue even if I had to disobey orders."
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