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"I've never met him before, we're complete strangers, so how can we be considered old acquaintances?"
"Then how can you be so sure?"
"Because of the importance of our DA Division, no matter what branch of service or what unit, everyone must resolutely obey the orders of the DA Division."
There's one more thing Fang Zhenhua didn't say here: he was also a major contributor to the navy.
Putting aside everything else, the two nuclear submarines Yuri acquired from the north, along with the data on the Typhoon-class submarines, are extremely valuable to the navy.
Not to mention there's a big shot above him who has always been obsessed with aircraft carriers.
Fang Zhenhua understood a principle very well: when giving gifts, you have to give something that touches the heart.
The old commander is a genuine former naval commander. As long as the old man makes the decision personally, he doesn't believe Yi Zhengbang won't back down.
Trade an aircraft carrier for an elite force.
In the old commander's view, the navy business was definitely worthwhile.
Two days later, Fang Zhenhua and Yue Jun went to the garrison of the 3rd Marine Brigade.
The 3rd Marine Brigade and the DA Division were stationed in the same province, so the distance between them was not far.
Upon arriving at the entrance of the Third Brigade, the two army colonels were stopped by naval soldiers.
"This is a military area, and unauthorized personnel are not allowed to enter. Who are you two?"
Fang Zhenhua was so angry he laughed. That Yi Zhengbang! He knew they were coming today, but he didn't inform the soldiers below. It was obvious he wasn't welcoming them!
"I am Fang Zhenhua, the commander of the DA Division. We contacted your brigade commander Yi before we came. You can call now to confirm."
The sentry on guard looked at Fang Zhenhua and Yue Jun with suspicion. He told another sentry to keep an eye on the two of them, and then went to the guard room to make a phone call to Yi Zhengbang.
The sentry spoke immediately after the call connected.
"Reporting to the commander, a jeep with army license plates has arrived at the base gate. The person inside says he is Fang Zhenhua, the commander of the DA Division. May I ask if the commander allows it to pass?"
Yi Zhengbang held the phone in his right hand, but muttered to himself.
Fang Zhenhua arrived really quickly!
How many days has it been?
It seems they really want their own troops, but we can't just give them away so easily.
Not to mention that no transfer order has been issued from above yet, so we can't just accept whatever he says.
This is the navy, not the army.
Without orders from above, no one can transfer a single soldier from his Third Brigade.
Chapter 123 Aircraft Carrier for Troops
At the entrance of the 3rd Marine Brigade, Fang Zhenhua and Yue Jun were still stopped by the sentries.
After the sentry finished making the call, he came up to Fang Zhenhua and spoke directly to him.
“Our brigade commander said that you are not allowed to go in before he arrives.”
Fang Zhenhua wasn't in a hurry; instead, he asked the sentry with a smile.
"Comrade, has your brigade commander said when he's coming?"
"The brigade commander said he would be here soon."
"Okay, we'll wait."
Seeing this, Yue Jun, who was standing to the side, hesitated to speak.
Fang Zhenhua raised his right hand, signaling him to remain silent.
The two stood at the entrance of the Third Brigade and waited for a while before Yi Zhengbang finally arrived.
"Old Yue, the main character has arrived."
Fang Zhenhua gestured with his lip towards Yi Zhengbang's direction.
Yue Jun looked over and saw a naval colonel in a white uniform with wave patterns arriving at the door.
Yi Zhengbang walked to the door himself, and upon seeing Fang Zhenhua and Yue Jun, he burst into laughter.
His slightly hoarse laughter left a deep impression on people.
"Commander Fang, Deputy Commander Yue, I'm sorry to have kept you waiting. There were some things to take care of at the brigade. I apologize."
The three men saluted each other, and Fang Zhenhua smiled and shook his head.
"Brigade Commander Yi, we're all soldiers, we understand."
"Commander Fang has come from afar, presumably to visit our Third Brigade. Please, this time I will personally accompany you."
Yi Zhengbang seemed particularly enthusiastic, but he never mentioned mobilizing troops.
His attitude was very clear: you are absolutely welcome, but nothing else is up for discussion.
Yue Jun seemed a little anxious, but Fang Zhenhua glanced at Yi Zhengbang and then gestured for Yue Jun not to rush.
“Great! Although I’m in the Army, I’ve heard of the 3rd Marine Brigade. This is a good opportunity to visit the Marine Corps.”
Under Yi Zhengbang's leadership, Fang Zhenhua and Yue Jun entered the Third Brigade's garrison.
They first visited the training ground, and then looked at the Third Brigade's exhibition hall, which displayed the Third Brigade's achievements.
During the visit to the exhibition hall, Yi Zhengbang said something with a deeper meaning.
"Our Third Brigade undertakes heavy military tasks, and many units cannot be missing. There's no other way; after all, we are the ones guarding the motherland's sea borders."
"Not to mention, those rebels on the other side are putting a lot of pressure on us. We have to be on guard against them all the time. Commander Fang, am I right?"
Fang Zhenhua nodded. The navy and the army share the same interests regarding the rebels on the other side.
“Brigade Commander Yi, you don’t need to be nervous. You may not know me, Fang Zhenhua, but I have never liked to do things that force others to do things against their will.”
"Haha, Commander Fang's name is legendary, and meeting him today proves it lives up to its reputation."
As long as you don't mention transferring troops, Yi Zhengbang's attitude is incredibly good.
That noon, Yi Zhengbang treated Fang Zhenhua and Yue Jun to a good meal, and then suggested that they could rest for a while.
It was at this moment that Fang Zhenhua took the initiative to mention that he wanted to borrow the Third Brigade's phone.
Upon hearing that a phone call was being used, Yi Zhengbang's expression changed slightly, because he had misunderstood. He thought Fang Zhenhua was going to report to his superiors and use their power to pressure him.
So he simply said "whatever" and left.
Yi Zhengbang's attitude displeased Yue Jun, so Yue Jun directly said something to Fang Zhenhua.
"Commander, if all else fails, we can ask other units for help."
"No need, I'll just make a call."
Who did Fang Zhenhua call? He called Liu's office directly.
The person who answered the phone was a secretary from Liu's office.
Because of Mr. Liu's rank, he has a dedicated office to handle various affairs.
Even Fang Zhenhua, the son-in-law, now has to go through Liu's office first if he wants to contact Old Liu.
After all, as the first vice president, Mr. Liu has too much work to do, and no one knows how busy he is right now.
Only after the staff at Liu's office realized it was Fang Zhenhua did he immediately reply.
"Commander Fang, this call doesn't seem to be from the DA Division. Where are you right now?"
"The location of the 3rd Marine Brigade."
"Understood, Commander Fang. Please wait a moment. The commander will have five minutes of free time in three minutes and will make this call directly then."
"Okay, please."
Yue Jun stood to the side, staring at Fang Zhenhua, completely dumbfounded.
He couldn't help but ask.
"You called Old Liu?"
"What is the purpose?"
"I'll have my father-in-law contact the old commander of the Navy. We'll trade an aircraft carrier for his entire shipping fleet."
Yue Jun understood everything, and now he couldn't wait to see Yi Zhengbang's expression.
Serves you right for showing off, you old codger. Things are getting interesting now.
Three minutes later, the call was reconnected, and Fang Zhenhua gave a brief report.
"I asked over the phone," Mr. Liu said.
"An aircraft carrier? That's a huge thing, it's probably not that easy to get your hands on! Are you confident you can handle it?"
"Yes, there is an aircraft carrier in the north, which was recently launched. However, in my estimation, given the current turbulent domestic situation, this aircraft carrier is completely finished. The Russians don't have the money to continue building it."
"What method do you plan to use to get it back?"
"Yuri will buy the ship for $1000 million. His uncle is now the Deputy Secretary of Defense in the North, so it's no problem at all."
"Okay, I see."
"Dad, thank you for your help."
"no big deal."
The 3rd Marine Brigade, Brigade Commander's Office.
Yi Zhengbang was looking at the documents in his hand when suddenly the phone on his desk rang.
He glanced at the number on the phone and his heart skipped a beat; it was from headquarters.
Yi Zhengbang quickly answered the phone; the person on the other end was the head of the Navy.
"Commander, please give your instructions."
"Yi Zhengbang, Yi Zhengbang, what a mess you've made! I'm asking you, why didn't you agree when Fang Zhenhua from the DA Division came to ask for troops?"
"Commander, he's from the army, and I'm from the navy. I can't just give him troops whenever he asks for them, can I?"
Yi Zhengbang sounded somewhat aggrieved on the phone.
This is what the head of the navy said.
"Don't tell me that. I'm telling you, the old commander is in my office right now, and he's going to talk to you soon."
Yi Zhengbang's strange feelings intensified.
If Fang Zhenhua had managed to get JW's people to put pressure on the commander, he would have believed it to some extent.
But who is the old leader?
Even someone of JW's rank couldn't persuade the old leader to come.
There must be something strange about this.
Chapter 124 I still love your rebellious side!
Yi Zhengbang was in his office, filled with doubts and questions.
But soon, the voice on the other end of the phone changed to that of an old man.
"Is that Xiaoyi?"
"Old Chief, I am Yi Zhengbang."
"Xiaoyi! I'm calling you this time not to criticize you. You didn't do anything wrong, and you did a great job on matters of principle."
"Old Chief."
Yi Zhengbang's pent-up grievances burst forth instantly amidst the comforting words of the old leader.
Did he do something wrong? No.
The 3rd Marine Brigade has a very important defense mission. He was not lying. Moving any unit could cause serious problems.
His insistence on his own opinion was not wrong in terms of principle.