Wang Ping immediately understood why the commander just said that he had lost an opportunity for promotion.
The independent regiment has expanded from an ordinary infantry regiment to a reinforced regiment with powerful firepower. As long as nothing unexpected happens, it won't take long for the independent regiment to expand into a detachment or brigade.
If he had not made a mistake, the regiment leader would have become the detachment leader or brigade commander. But now that he has made a mistake, he may not even be able to keep his position as regiment leader, let alone the brigade commander and detachment captain.
But now it's too late to say anything. If you do it, do it. Since you have done it, you must bear the responsibility you should bear.
Thinking of this, Wang Ping became more calm and asked calmly.
"Commander, there should be more orders!"
"That's right! The military region has decided to remove Wang Ping from your position as the leader of the independent regiment and appoint Cheng Xiao as the leader and political commissar of the independent regiment."
Before Wang Ping could speak, Cheng Xiao beside him became anxious and immediately asked: "Commander, where is the leader? The independent regiment can't be what it is today without the leader. I can't understand why the leader was suddenly transferred. Soldiers
I can’t figure it out either!”
"Wang Ping was appointed as the director of the military region arsenal and secretary of the party committee, and his rank is still in the regiment," the commander added.
Seeing that Cheng Xiao still wanted to speak, the commander interrupted directly: "Old Cheng, you are also a veteran cadre and party member. You should know how big of a mistake Wang Ping made this time. This kind of punishment should be the best for Wang Ping.
of!"
"If it weren't for Wang Ping's great military exploits and Commander Nie's protection, Wang Ping wouldn't even be the director of the munitions factory. Instead, he would work as a cook for the deputy commander-in-chief at the Eighth Route Army headquarters."
"Wang Ping, don't you know how to repair various weapons? Our Eighth Route Army just lacks such talents. Going to the arsenal can be considered as a way to use your talents!"
"Furthermore, your appointment as director of the arsenal is temporary. Our Eighth Route Army is short of cadres everywhere, especially military cadres like you who know everything. After this period of time has passed, Commander Nie of the Military Region will definitely re-appoint you and let you
Return to the army."
"However, since you have become the director of the arsenal in the military region, you must do a good job for me and don't disgrace our division!"
"Also, Commander Nie has high hopes for you to be the director of the Military Region Arsenal. The base area has been established for such a long time. On the surface, everything seems to be developing well, but there are still many shortcomings and loopholes. Among them, the military industry is the largest industry in our base area.
A shortcoming."
"Commander Nie said that you are the only senior cadre in our base who understands the military industry. If you don't shoulder this responsibility, the military industry will always be a shortcoming for our base. That's why Commander Nie insisted that the headquarters change the punishment for you.
, leaving you in the base area as the director of the arsenal!"
"Commander, please tell Commander Nie that Wang Ping will definitely live up to his high expectations~" Wang Ping's face slowly became serious and he replied loudly.
The commander shook his head and replied: "You must make these promises to Commander Nie yourself. Time is tight. Commander Nie only gives you one day to prepare, allowing you to take away thirty cadres and soldiers from the independent regiment, and then travel day and night to report to the commander of the military region!
"
Since he was going to be the director of an arsenal, not to lead troops, Wang Ping did not consider military personnel.
The thirty soldiers, except for ten guards, are all workers in the repair shop.
After traveling for five full days, Wang Ping finally arrived at the military region headquarters and saw Commander Nie.
"Report to the leader, Wang Ping, director of the arsenal, has been ordered to report!"
"Okay, just open it. With you here, the military industry of our military region will be settled." Commander Nie was very satisfied that Wang Ping did not have any dissatisfied lust on his face. After patting Wang Ping's shoulder, he said very happily
.
Wang Ping was not polite and answered directly: "Please don't worry, chief. The commander already told me when he came here. I promise to live up to your trust, chief!"
"I don't know where the arsenal is. I want to get to the arsenal as soon as possible, adapt to the new working environment, and complete the tasks you gave the arsenal to the arsenal as soon as possible, chief!"
At this moment, Wang Ping clearly saw a very embarrassed smile on Commander Nie's face.
Just when Wang Ping had a very bad feeling in his heart, the chief of staff standing next to him spoke.
"Director Wang, to be honest, the arsenal is almost zero now. It is more like a repair shop than an arsenal. We can only use scrap firearm parts to reassemble weapons. The personnel are also taught by the independent regiment's repair shop.
Ten workers!”
"What? How can we set up an arsenal without equipment and workers!" Wang Ping, who suddenly realized that he was a mere commander, couldn't help complaining.
At this time, Commander Nie spoke up, stared at Wang Ping and asked: "If there are equipment and technicians, what do I want you to do, Wang Ping? Every cadre in the headquarters can be the director of the arsenal, and his ability may not be better than yours!"
"
"If you, Wang Ping, can build an independent regiment with strong combat effectiveness without any support or foundation, you will be able to build an arsenal for me without any foundation!"
Wang Ping thought for five minutes before answering: "I am the director of the arsenal, but, chief, I have two requirements!"
"As long as it doesn't go too far, I agree!" Commander Nie readily agreed.
But just when a hint of surprise flashed across Wang Ping's face, Commander Nie changed the topic and continued: "But, in a year at most, I want you to develop the arsenal. At the very least, you must be able to manufacture grenades and other simple things for the base area.
arms!"
"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 leader!"
After Wang Ping frowned and thought for half a minute, a touch of determination quickly appeared on his face, and then he assured Commander Nie!
"Please rest assured, chief, as long as you agree to my two conditions, I promise to complete the tasks you gave the arsenal within half a year!"
Commander Nie's first reaction was doubt. He did not believe 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 it. Then he stared at Wang Ping and asked.
"Tell me your two requests!"
Wang Ping did not hesitate and answered readily: "The first request is, I will decide the location of the arsenal, the size of the personnel, and the establishment. In addition, I will set up a reinforcement battalion in the arsenal to protect the arsenal!"
Commander Nie saw Wang Ping's thoughts at a glance: "The arsenal is in the hinterland of the base area. There are several main regiments around it and there are also military area guard regiments for protection. There shouldn't be a need for a reinforced battalion with so many troops! To be honest, if you set up this reinforced battalion,
What is the purpose?"
Wang Ping replied in embarrassment: "Nothing can be hidden from the chief. The establishment of the reinforcement camp does have other purposes!"
