Wang Ping immediately understood why the commander had just said that he had lost an opportunity for promotion.

The independent regiment was expanded from an ordinary infantry regiment to a reinforced regiment with strong firepower, and as long as there were no accidents, it would not take long for the independent regiment to be expanded into a detachment or brigade.

If he didn't make a mistake, the regiment commander would also become a detachment leader or brigade commander. But now that I have made a mistake, I may not even be able to keep the position of regiment commander, let alone the brigade commander and detachment commander.

But now it's too late to say anything, just do it, and since you have done it, you must bear the responsibility yourself.

Thinking of this, Wang Ping became more calm and asked without being surprised.

"Commander, there should still be an order!"

"Not bad! The military region decided to remove Wang Pingyou from the post of head of the independent regiment and appoint Cheng Xiao as the head of the independent regiment and political commissar. ”

Wang Ping hadn't opened his mouth yet, but Cheng Xiao next to him was anxious, and immediately asked, "Commander, where is the regiment commander?" The independent regiment can not have today without the regiment commander. I can't figure it out when I suddenly transferred the regiment commander, and neither can the fighters! ”

"Wang Ping was appointed as the director of the military region's arsenal and secretary of the party committee, and his rank is still a regiment." The commander added.

Seeing that Cheng Xiao still wanted to speak, the commander directly interrupted: "Old Cheng, you are also an old cadre and an old party member, you should know how big the mistake Wang Ping made this time, and such a punishment should be the best for Wang Ping!" ”

"If it weren't for Wang Ping's great exploits, coupled with Commander Nie's protection, Wang Ping would not even be able to keep the director of the military factory now, but would go to the headquarters of the Eighth Route Army to be the deputy commander-in-chief."

"Wang Ping, don't you know how to repair all kinds of weapons, our Eighth Route Army just lacks such talents. Go to the arsenal and use your talents! ”

"And it's temporary, and it's temporary, our Eighth Route Army is short of cadres everywhere, especially military cadres like you who know everything. When this period of time has passed, Commander Nie of the Military Region will definitely reactivate you and let you return to the army. ”

"However, since you have become the director of the arsenal in the military region, you have to do a good job for me, don't lose the face of our first division!"

"Also, Commander Nie also has high hopes for you to be the director of the arsenal of the military region, the base area has been established for so long, and on the surface, everything has developed very well, but there are still many shortcomings and loopholes, among which the military industry is the biggest shortcoming of our base area."

"Commander Nie said, you are the only senior cadre in our base area who understands the military industry, and if you don't take on this responsibility, the military industry will always be a short board for our base area. That's why Commander Nie insisted that the headquarters change the punishment of you and leave you in the base area as the director of the arsenal! ”

"Please tell Commander Nie that Wang Ping will definitely live up to his high expectations~" Wang Ping's face slowly became serious and replied loudly.

The commander shook his head and replied, "These guarantees you say to Commander Nie yourself." Time is pressing, Commander Nie only gives you one day to prepare, allows you to take thirty cadres and soldiers from the independent regiment, and then go to the commander of the military region to report day and night! ”

Because he was going to be the director of the arsenal, not leading the troops, Wang Ping did not consider the combat personnel of the troops.

Thirty soldiers, all but ten of the guards, were all workers of the workshop.

After five days of traveling, Wang Ping finally arrived at the military region headquarters and also saw Commander Nie.

"Report to the chief, Wang Ping, the director of the arsenal, was ordered to report!"

"Okay, just open it. If you come, the military industry of our military region will be settled. Commander Nie was very satisfied that Wang Ping did not carry any dissatisfaction on his face, and after patting Wang Ping on the shoulder, he said very happily.

Wang Ping was not polite, and replied directly: "Please rest assured, the commander has already told me when I came, and I promise to live up to your trust, chief!" ”

"I don't know where the arsenal is, I want to rush to the arsenal as soon as possible, adapt to the new working environment, and complete the task you gave to the arsenal as soon as possible!"

At this moment, Wang Ping clearly saw a very embarrassed smile on Commander Nie's face.

Just when Wang Ping had a very bad premonition in his heart, the chief of staff standing next to him spoke.

"Director Wang, to tell you the truth, the arsenal is almost zero now. It is not so much an arsenal as a repair shop, which can only reassemble weapons from scrap gun parts, and the personnel are dozens of workers taught by the independent regiment repair institute! ”

"What? How to form an arsenal without equipment and workers! Wang Ping, who suddenly realized that he was the commander of the light pole, couldn't help but complain.

At this time, Commander Nie spoke, stared at Wang Ping and asked, "If there is equipment and technicians, what do I want Wang Ping to do?" Every cadre in the headquarters can be the director of the arsenal, and the ability is not necessarily better than you! ”

"You Wang Ping can pull out an independent regiment with strong combat effectiveness without any support and foundation, and you have the ability to build an arsenal for me without any foundation!"

After thinking for five minutes, Wang Ping replied: "I am the director of the arsenal, but, chief, I have two requirements!" ”

"As long as it's not too much, I'll agree!" Commander Nie readily agreed.

But just when a hint of surprise flashed on Wang Ping's face, Commander Nie changed his words and continued: "However, in a year at most, I want you to develop the arsenal, at least be able to manufacture simple weapons such as grenades for the base area!" ”

"If you can complete this task, I will personally go to the headquarters to find the deputy commander-in-chief and transfer you back to the army as the regiment commander!"

Wang Ping frowned and thought for half a minute, a touch of firmness quickly appeared on his face, and then assured Commander Nie!

"Please rest assured, as long as you promise me two conditions, I promise to complete the task you gave to the arsenal in half a year!"

Commander Nie's first reaction was skeptical, not believing that Wang Ping could build an arsenal without any foundation in half a year.

However, thinking of Wang Ping's series of achievements in the Independent Regiment, Commander Nie finally chose to believe. Then he stared at Wang Ping and asked.

"Tell me about your two requests!"

Wang Ping did not hesitate, and replied very quickly: "The first request, the site and personnel size of the arsenal, and the establishment, I will decide, in addition, I want to set up a reinforced battalion in the arsenal to protect the arsenal!" ”

Commander Nie saw Wang Ping's careful thinking at a glance: "The arsenal is in the hinterland of the base area, there are several main regiments around, and there are also military guard regiments to protect it, so there should be no need for a reinforced battalion with so many troops!" Honestly, what exactly is the purpose of your formation of this reinforcement battalion? ”

Wang Ping replied embarrassedly: "I can't hide anything from the chief, and the establishment of a reinforced battalion does have other purposes!" ”