Chapter 40: Negotiations
"Nope." In front of the people who understood, Xiang Ningxuan was too lazy to take out the letter of appointment written by Rong Zheng, and said honestly, "But now the situation is urgent, and the people of the whole city are looking forward to the rescue of the army." Therefore, Comrade Rong Zheng of the Organization Department of the Municipal Party Committee entrusted me to come and invite the garrison to come to the city for rescue. ”
Lu Huasheng thought that Xiang Ningxuan would explain it in a rambling manner, but he didn't expect that he would directly shake out the old bottom. When he was briefed, it was very strange. When their troops encountered such a sudden disaster, the first day was also chaotic, and it was not until the afternoon that they reorganized. Both the tank and the vehicle were repaired overnight and could only be used this morning. The personnel who went out to investigate and make contact with the outside world were also sent out this morning.
It was late at night when the disaster struck, and the leaders of the army lived in the barracks, while the city leaders lived in their own homes. The situation of the municipal party committee should be even worse, how can a plenipotentiary be sent so quickly to contact the army?
Lu Huasheng asked some more about the situation in the city, and Xiang Ningxuan told the truth.
"We lost contact with our superiors and didn't receive orders! And your request to send troops, only you verbally ask for help, it's not in accordance with the rules! Lu Huasheng said carefully.
"It's okay, Rong Zheng said, when the municipal party committee and municipal government are recaptured, the formalities will be completed."
"......" met a stunned young man who didn't play cards according to the rules, Lu Huasheng had no choice but to shake his head and sigh: "You have also seen the situation on our side, and the troops are also very difficult!" ”
"Hmm." Xiang Ningxuan nodded in understanding.
"So, it's okay if you want us to send troops to support. But we also have a lot of things that need local support. For example, our regiment originally had two tank battalions, one motorized infantry battalion, about 1,000 soldiers, and hundreds of auxiliary personnel. But now only a third of the manpower remains. I hope that the local authorities can help us fill in the staff. ”
"In addition, we are now cut off from a supply source and need local supplies. The loss of weapons and equipment is also very large, and the localities should build arsenals as soon as possible to meet military needs. ”
"Didn't he take me, the plenipotentiary of the municipal party committee, seriously? Why make a bunch of requests? How can I say yes to him? Xiang Ningxuan thought to himself.
Just because he has no experience doesn't mean he'll be stupid enough to say yes to everything. Since he didn't know what medicine Lu Huasheng was selling in the gourd, Xiang Ningxuan decided to pretend to be stupid.
"This kind of thing, you go directly to the leaders of the municipal party committee to talk about it. I'm just here to ask for help, and it's your business whether you support it or not. He put his hands directly in his trouser pockets, looking like he loved to go and not pull them down.
Lu Huasheng said step by step: "Aren't you a plenipotentiary commissioner of the municipal party committee?" These things should be within your power! As soon as you sign and agree, I'll gather the people right away. He deliberately accentuated the word plenum.
"My appointment is not formal. I also have no right to agree to your terms. Xiang Ningxuan hurriedly shook his head and said.
"It's okay, the formalities can be completed later."
"Ahh Is this the legendary martial arts mastery of "returning the other body with the way of the other"? If you can't pretend to be stupid, then you can only play tricks.
Xiang Ningxuan took two steps forward, glared at Lu Huasheng angrily and said, "Are you the people's army?" Don't you still have the words 'Serve the People' written on your door? Now when the people are in trouble and need military support, you are still here to bargain with me. Are you worthy of your uniform? Are you worthy of the motherland and the people? ”
"I didn't say I wouldn't support it!" Lu Huasheng hurriedly cleared his mind, "I want this and that, is it for myself to eat, drink and enjoy?" Am I not here to better serve the people? Am I asking too much? It's you, don't do it, don't do it, don't do it, ask you to sign, and you still push back. ”
In terms of lip service, how could Xiang Ningxuan be the opponent of Lu Huasheng, who was the political commissar, he was beaten upside down and was so blocked that he couldn't speak.
Lu Huasheng also knew that he couldn't push too hard, so he stood up and patted Xiang Ningxuan's shoulder and said, "Little brother, you have worked hard all the way over, go and rest first." I immediately summoned the officers to discuss sending troops to support. ”
Xiang Ningxuan's head was a little short-circuited, why did he agree to send troops to support again?
As if understanding Xiang Ningxuan's doubts, Lu Huasheng explained: "As you said, we are the people's army, and if the people are in trouble, can we still stand idly by?" Whether you come or not, whether you agree to my conditions or not, early tomorrow morning, we will organize our troops and march to the city. ”
"Then you still ......"
"Support is support, and the benefits that should be fought for are still to be fought for! Or would you just sign it? Lu Huasheng spread his hands and said very boldly.
"......" At this time, it was Xiang Ningxuan's turn to be speechless.
Lu Huasheng walked out of the office with Xiang Ningxuan, called the guards, and ordered: "Blow the military horn and assemble the troops!" ”
Soon, the loud military horn sounded through the station. The originally peaceful base instantly boiled, and after a while, several neat phalanxes were discharged on the playground.
Xiang Ningxuan looked at these neat phalanxes with a solemn expression, and his chest was full of blood.
However, Lu Huasheng sighed and said: "Except for the people who are on duty outside, this is already all the people in our regiment. Originally, these phalanxes should have been two circles larger. ”
Xiang Ningxuan counted carefully and found that the number of people was only about three hundred. In the past, a unit that suffered more than 30 percent casualties and was able to hold on to the battle could be called a strong army. In front of them, the army has lost seventy percent of its personnel, but it still has to continue fighting.
At this time, Lu Huasheng had already stood on the rostrum, and a major officer ran forward and saluted: "Report to the political commissar, the whole regiment should be 1,052 people, but it is 292 people." Please instruct! ”
After Lu Huasheng returned the salute, he turned to the crowd: "Yesterday, we experienced the worst loss. The regimental commander, the deputy regimental commander, and more than 600 commanders and fighters left us. Powerful enemies that we have never met before are all around us. For the past two days, we have been fighting almost non-stop. However, we can't stop and rest yet. Because the motherland needs us, and the people need us! ”
"Don't think we're in a bad situation here. We're all young and strong guys, and we've lost seventy percent. Only about 10% of ordinary citizens survived, and it was a real life of nine deaths. And even the survivors are now mostly trapped by zombies. They are in dire need of our rescue, can we see death or not save them? ”
"Can't, can't!" The fighters shouted in unison.
"Today, a special commissioner from the municipal party committee came to our regiment and asked for our assistance. I have decided to send troops to support early tomorrow morning. Defending the country and going to difficulties has been the same since ancient times. I have been practicing hard for three years, just to promote my divine power today. We have to prove that we are a force that can fight tough battles; We need to prove that we are the strongest backbone of the country; We need to prove that we are the most solid support for the people. Comrades, do you have confidence? ”
"Yes, yes!"
"Fight for the Motherland and the People!"
"Fight for the Motherland and the People!"