The general direction of preparing for ambush at night was decided, but how to deal with the details and how to coordinate? Without the platoon leader, the 9th platoon was once again in an awkward situation. Thanks to the two top candidates, Liu Jianqiang and Ma Liang, and Luo Fugui's fanning the flames, they could not choose a temporary commander after arguing for half a day, and the meeting ended hastily.
If the four squad leaders acted independently, the combat efficiency would be lost. Squad 2 would be stubborn, Squad 3 would be lazy, and Squad 9 would be inactive. Shi Cheng was worried because his squad 1 would be in a dilemma. If there were really enemies on the other side, the battle would be a mess, and Squad 9 would have to work together temporarily.
In desperation, Shi Cheng found Ma Liang privately.
"Do you want me to agree to let Runny Nose take over as platoon leader temporarily?" Ma Liang smiled.
Shi Cheng quickly explained: "It's definitely not possible to fight alone. Mistakes might happen. It's better to let him take command than to let everyone be scattered. Didn't you give in once when we broke through the mountain pass? I think..."
Ma Liang patted Shi Cheng on the shoulder, interrupted him, and then said: "Do you think I don't know this? Back then, the Ninth Squad was in a state of disarray and fought a small ambush. Fortunately, the squad leader showed up in time to save the situation. I let him lead the assault at the mountain pass because the situation was urgent and there was no choice. The situation is different now. I am not competing with him for command. I am thinking about the entire Ninth Platoon. Runny Nose is just the assault leader. Now the platoon leader is not here and there is no one to control him. If the Ninth Platoon is handed over to him, then this idiot will dare to lead the Ninth Platoon to attack the artillery tower now. Do you believe it?"
With a sigh, Shi Cheng was speechless after hearing what Ma Liang said.
After a pause, Ma Liang said, "How about this, Shi Cheng, you take over as platoon leader temporarily. Call them to a meeting later, and I will vote for you."
"This... That's not what I meant!" Shi Cheng's face turned red, and he shook his hands repeatedly: "Ma Liang, seriously, in terms of seniority and ability, I shouldn't be the one."
"I know that's not what you mean, but what else can I do?"
"No, no, I'm not being polite. If this is the platoon leader's appointment, I have the imperial sword, so it's fine. But in this situation, first of all, you know what kind of person I am, Shi Cheng. Secondly, do you think I can calm down a runny nose? Do you think I can calm down a mule? What's the difference between me being the temporary platoon leader and being a pile of loose sand?"
This time Ma Liang was speechless. Without the order from the platoon leader, if Shi Cheng, who was unwilling to get into trouble with anyone, was elected through a small meeting, he would be sidelined even if he became the acting platoon leader. He would not be able to command anyone and would be useless.
"Ma Liang, the only way is for me to vote for you, and you will be in charge of the ninth platoon."
Ma Liang looked at Shi Cheng who was serious, and smiled bitterly: "I would like to be the temporary platoon leader, but unfortunately I can't do it!"
"How is that possible? There are four votes in total. Snotlout votes for himself, you and I vote for two, and mules usually abstain. Two to one, why can't you be elected?"
"Haha, you will know what kind of person Mule is after a long time. I bet that if you vote for me, then Mule's vote will definitely not be abstention, but a vote for Runny Nose. Two against two cannot pass, and no one can control who is the result that Mule, the lazy guy, wants most."
"..." Shi Cheng was dumbfounded. There were only a few rotten garlics in the ninth row. Why was the water so muddy and deep? Is it so difficult to start a ** business
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The four of them, Shi Cheng, the first squad leader, Liu Jianqiang, the second squad leader, Ma Liang, the third squad leader, and Luo Fugui, the ninth squad deputy, gathered again under the shade of a large tree in the middle of the open space. Another meeting began. The agenda was to elect an interim platoon leader for the ninth platoon to deal with the current situation.
Luo Fugui complained: "What nonsense, will it ever end? Now that Boss Hu has gone to jail again, we don't know what will happen in the future, why bother fighting? If the enemy is small, then there is no need to fight, anyway, I am sleeping in a bunker, surrounded by machine guns, I am not afraid of death, so let them come; if the enemy is large, then we can just withdraw, it's just a few shabby houses, what's the harm if we burn them down? It's not a big deal if we don't starve or lose weight!"
Liu Jianqiang frowned at Luo Fugui and said, "Shut up! You are not worthy of being a soldier of the Eighth Route Army!"
"Damn it, if I hadn't been stuck in the turret a few days ago and destroyed the Type 99 light machine gun, would you, an Eighth Route Army soldier, still be sitting here talking big? All the bullet shells I fired could bury you alive, believe it or not!"
"Who are you calling me?" Liu Jianqiang rolled up his sleeves and prepared to stand up.
"To you, what can I do?" The bear was very proud of his big and strong body.
Ma interrupted loudly, "That's all! Calm down, Snotlout, and start the meeting!"
Liu Jianqiang finally realized that Luo Fugui was going to cause trouble again and he almost fell for his provocation. In that case, the venue would naturally become a wrestling arena again.
Shi Cheng on the side also realized that Ma Liang was right, this bear was definitely a wise but foolish troublemaker; and Runny Nose was really stupid, he rolled up his sleeves and planned to take action against a mule as big as it was, so why wouldn't he be afraid to lead the ninth platoon to attack the artillery tower
The content of the meeting was extremely simple. Four people voted to select a commander.
Liu Jianqiang was the first to express his opinion: "There may be a fight. I think I am the most suitable person to take the position. I am confident that I can do a good job. I will vote for myself."
This was expected, so Ma Liang and Shi Cheng looked at Luo Fugui at the same time.
"Let me think about it. You guys express your opinions first." The bear looked up at the sky as if nothing had happened.
This was also expected, so Ma Liang said calmly: "I vote for the girl."
Cough cough... cough... The bear was choked by its own saliva, and Liu Jianqiang was furious and stared at Ma Liang, thinking he had heard it wrong.
At this time Shi Cheng said: "I will also vote for the girl." Then he and Ma Liang looked at the stunned Luo Fugui.
Plop—someone accidentally fell near the venue.
"Ouch! It hurts so much! Pfft, pfft, pfft." She spat out a mouthful of ashes, and then fell to the ground with two pigtails tilted, asking the person beside her: "Did I hear it right? Idiot, are they talking about me?"
"Yeah." Wu Shitou nodded.
Liu Jianqiang finally recovered: "Are you kidding? Ah? Isn't this nonsense!"
Ma Liang calmly replied: "Comrade Chang Hongying is affiliated with the ninth squad of the ninth platoon of the ** regiment. She is registered on the register. Why is she making trouble?"
"But she..."
"I know what you want to say. That's better than being scattered and disorganized." He blocked Liu Jianqiang's mouth, and then Ma Liang asked Luo Fugui: "It's your turn to vote."
Luo Fugui was really dumbfounded. Seeing the little girl who had just fallen and was being helped up by Wu Shitou, he smacked his lips unwillingly and said helplessly, "Okay, okay, you guys really have good taste. I'll vote, I'll vote for the little girl too!"
"Okay, three votes to one vote, the girl will temporarily take over as the platoon leader of the ninth platoon." Ma Liang made a brief summary and announced the result.
The little girl walked over while brushing off the dust on her body, her face clearly filled with the happiness of being hit by a pie, but she said to the four squad leaders under the shade of the tree: "How can I... How can I be a platoon leader? I'm so embarrassed." Her face suddenly changed and she said: "Hey, what are you doing standing there? Hurry up and announce the result to the soldiers!"
"… "
At this moment, Ma Liang and Shi Cheng looked at each other, and suddenly they regretted it. Is it really okay to choose her
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The ninth platoon hastily assembled, except for those on duty, all lined up in the open space, whispering to each other. I never thought that the wicked girl would be the temporary platoon leader. I have to believe it, this is the result of the election of the four squad leaders.
"Isn't this too much? She's too young!"
"It's really ridiculous, but she... in terms of qualifications, popularity, and prestige, it seems... there's really nothing wrong with her."
"No matter how you put it, it feels awkward. This is not like picking flowers and catching butterflies. She is the platoon leader, so we have to coax children. It's too embarrassing!"
"What's the point of you complaining to me? Go and give your opinion to your squad leader. If you have the guts, go talk to that girl directly!"
Seeing the team whispering to each other for such a long time in the sun without seeing the protagonist, Ma Liang finally couldn't help it and ran to the door of the stone house to urge: "Girl, how long have you been gathering? Can you do it?"
Inside the room, the little girl pulled at the folds of her military uniform and answered rudely, "You are the platoon leader and I am the platoon leader? You can't stand for such a long time? Just wait patiently!" Then she asked the person next to her, "Silly man, do you think my back is flat enough?"
"Yeah. Flat."
The little girl deliberately stayed in the room for a while to get dressed. On the one hand, she wanted to put on a show in front of everyone in the ninth row, and on the other hand, she wanted to use this time to think about the problem.
Although she loves to show off and boast, she knows her own limitations. It's okay for her to play tricks, but when it comes to commanding a battle, she's a nobody, and can't compare to Ma Liang and Liu Jianqiang. Now a platoon leader has fallen from the sky and hit her on the head. Although she's not good at commanding a battle, she can't bear to miss this opportunity to show off, so she has to think clearly about how to be a platoon leader!
She counted on her little fingers, muttering: I have prestige; I have courage; I have a smart mind; I have tactical command ability... Uh--hmm--it seems... No, does having one **** count as having it? Forget it, forget it, let's just forget it. It seems... the position of platoon leader is still too low, I am the material for being a regiment commander! Hey--there is no other way, I will just treat this platoon leader as a regiment commander.
So he turned around and ordered: "Fool, from now on, you are my guard, understand?"
"Yeah." Wu Shitou stood as straight as a log and answered firmly and unambiguously.
When the soldiers of the ninth platoon were thirsty from the sun, their temporary platoon leader finally showed up. He was dressed in the same outfit as when Officer Su came to the wine station to investigate the situation, and he walked with small steps and a proud look, followed by Wu Shitou, who looked like he didn't recognize anyone.
He walked past the soldiers standing in the front row, all the way to the other end of the team, then turned around and walked to the middle of the open space. Facing the queue, he raised his eyebrows and shouted in a loud voice, "Don't look at me because I'm small. This is not a joke! If you have something to say, let me be frank. If anyone thinks I'm not worthy of being the acting platoon leader, stand up now!"
The whispers died down and the team fell silent.
"If anyone thinks I'm not fit to be platoon leader, stand up now!" she shouted for the second time with her eyebrows raised.
The four squad leaders have all admitted it, who would dare to take advantage of this? If they stand out, will they be beaten to death by the stupid guards behind her? Or should they just bear it against their conscience
"I've given you the chance, so now my position as platoon leader counts. From now on, military orders are as heavy as a mountain! Isn't that right?"
The queue was silent.
"Is it?" The tone of his voice rose, bringing out a childish hoarseness.
"Yes." The queue finally answered sparsely.
"You're not even as loud as a little girl like me. Do you have the nerve to laugh at me? Right?"
"Yes." The answers finally came in unison.
"Yes or no?"
"Yes!" The overall answer finally became loud.
Her little face scanned the queue with satisfaction: "Now the order: the third squad will be temporarily incorporated into the second squad, and will be under the unified command of Liu Jianqiang." She knew what to say given her identity, and it was fine for the fox to call Liu Jianqiang whatever he wanted, but as a small new official, she couldn't use a nickname if she wanted to emphasize her seriousness.
Liu Jianqiang was stunned when he heard this, and then he smiled. It seemed that letting her be the temporary platoon leader was not a bad thing.
Ma Liang was stunned on the spot, and regretted his decision to the point of rage. But when he heard the little girl continue to say, "Ma Liang," he could only answer listlessly, "Yes."
"I appoint you as the staff officer of the ninth platoon and also my communications officer."
"Yes. Ah?" Ma Liang's jaw dropped, and he was stunned. Staff officer? And a communications officer? You are not a platoon leader, you are not a regiment commander! But... although it is absurd, it seems to be quite beneficial to me, is this a good thing
"Luo Fugui."
"have."
"You will be the instructor of Class 2."
The whole place was in an uproar. Luo Fugui didn't react. He didn't understand at all. Second class instructor? What kind of logic is this? He stared at it and thought about it before he understood. You really chose a bad platoon leader. The battle is going to become a game, right? It's deserved!
Liu Jianqiang swayed and objected with a serious face: "You are kidding! Do you know what you are talking about? This is all nonsense!"
Xiao Hongying's face instantly turned cold, and she began to scan the queue without saying a word. The buzzing sound finally gradually disappeared, and the scene became quiet again. Then she spoke: "Liu Jianqiang, you know how to raise your opinions, right? Rebellion is disorganized and undisciplined. What about your awareness? Based on this, I can transfer you to the fourth company to farm. Do you believe it? You don't have to be a platoon leader. I can also transfer you to the fourth company to farm. Do you believe it? Do you believe it?"
Liu Jianqiang was so overwhelmed by this naked threat that his face turned red and his neck became thick. He didn't dare to continue arguing with Xiao Hongying. He gasped and kept silent.
"Is a title so important? To put it bluntly, I want Mule to be the military supervisor. If you think this is nonsense, I can directly let Luo Fugui temporarily act as the second squad leader and let you guard the prisoner. This arrangement is not nonsense, right? Are you satisfied? Hmm? What do you think?"
At this moment, not only Liu Jianqiang, but all the people in the ninth row felt cold all over and no longer felt hot, because the "wicked girl" finally revealed her true colors. She was not a child at all, but a little scoundrel, and there was no solution.
"I'll ask you one last time. Do you have any objection to Luo Fugui being the instructor of Class 2?"
"No problem." He could only give the answer despite his reluctance.
The pigtail swung proudly, and her beautiful eyes no longer looked directly at Liu Jianqiang, but continued: "Five newcomers, you will be temporarily assigned to Class 9, and I will also be the monitor of Class 9!"
At this point, no one thought this was nonsense anymore, and no one dared to express opposition. The internal organization of the Ninth Platoon was completely dismantled by the arrogant Xiao Hongying, and it was temporarily transformed into the ridiculous "Ninth Regiment".
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