Chapter 186 Big Baby
Wei Rong's death can be said to have lifted the last burden placed on the Dongfeng Corps in the short term. At the same time, it also gave Chen Chen a new perspective on the problem.
That is, he really does not need to think too much about the so-called "moral dilemma", because in this land with no rules at all, the most basic and bottom-line humanity and morality he upholds are often There is no use for it.
Some people will be eager to help him solve those difficult problems, and some people will be willing to bear the consequences and infamy for very little benefit.
There was no need for him to do it himself—not even a hint.
Just like this time.
Yes, I killed Wei Chaoren and Wei Huairen, but they both deserved it. Did I kill them wrong?
As for Wei Rong?
None of my business.
Oh, you said that if I kill Wei Chaoren, Wei Rong will definitely die?
Then I also know that if I kill Nuokang, a lot of his child soldiers who are poisoned to the bone will also die. So what do you mean, I shouldn’t even kill Nuokang?
Doesn't this make sense?
Obviously, no one will use such an inference of guilt to restrict Chen Chen, and this is also the best solution for him to not add new crimes on the basis of the "original sin".
Of course, this is only a short-term optimal solution.
He can make black gloves, but there must be darker gloves under the black gloves, specially used to solve such difficult problems.
Chen Chen secretly made a decision in his heart and put some things on the agenda that he had imagined but had not taken the time to implement.
However, this matter must be considered after Kokang's incident is over and he returns to Mengka.
As for now, let’s wait until Ming Xuechang’s matter is over.
Chen Chen shook his head gently and slowly lay down on the cot. Except for Li Gang who was standing guard, everyone else had already entered the stable water.
In the past few days, they were really too tired. From the first killing in the arch, to the subsequent kidnapping, to using interspersed tactics to defeat the border camp, until they completed the assassination of Wei Chaoren, they There was almost never a moment of pause, never a moment of adequate rest.
Everyone's physical condition has reached the limit, and after the sudden relaxation, they really can't bear it anymore.
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But other people can sleep, but Chen Chen can't really sleep to death.
He simply squinted for two hours and got up before noon. When he opened his eyes, he saw a somewhat familiar figure in addition to Bao Qi, who had taken over from Li Gang on guard.
The one named Ning Ming.
At that time, he followed himself and the Li Gang to divide the battlefield. Although the tactical movements were not standard, he also had his own way of playing.
The most important thing is that, unlike other soldiers of the Allied Army, he is very courageous and highly motivated.
In general, this is a promising talent. On the battlefield, Chen Chen had some thoughts on recruiting him to the Dongfeng Corps, but due to too many things and the fact that he could not fully confirm whether he was trustworthy , so it was not brought up on the spot.
But now I can ask.
So, he walked behind Bao Qi, patted him on the shoulder and told him to continue to rest. He walked to Ning Ming's side and started talking to him.
"remember me?"
Chen Chen asked.
"Report sir, remember!"
Ning Ming answered loudly, and Chen Chen quickly reached out and made a downward movement and said:
"Keep your voice down, they are still resting. Your name is Ning Ming, right?"
"Sir, yes, my name is Ning Ming!"
Ning Ming's voice softened, but his answer was still serious.
This made Chen Chen a little surprised - there were really not many soldiers with this style in the Allied Army.
So, he continued to ask:
"You are Commander Peng's personal soldier? Relax, don't be so serious, let's just chat casually."
After hearing Chen Chen's words, Ning Ming finally relaxed a little and replied:
"Sir, I am not Commander Peng's employee. I was originally working with Wei Chaoren."
"I couldn't stand their style, so I voted for Commander Peng."
"I have been here for less than a year, but I have fought a few battles before, but they were all small battles and not as comfortable as those fought by the commander."
"Wei Chaoren's soldiers? Don't you like their style? What style?"
Chen Chen subconsciously repeated Ning Ming's answer, his face full of doubts.
What the hell, there are still soldiers in the militias of these families who can't stand the style of their superiors?
Even if it is true, if Wei Chaoren can't do it, can Peng Jiasheng do it?
If you are not willing to fight for Wei Chaoren, why are you willing to fight for Peng Jiasheng?
This reason was somewhat far-fetched and made Chen Chen a little suspicious. Then, Ning Ming's words made him even more suspicious.
"Yes, sir, Wei Chaoren's private soldiers are too chaotic. They will make any money and do anything."
"They themselves collect taxes, and the soldiers under their command have to collect them again. I was originally a small businessman, so I joined the army because I couldn't bear the taxes. But when it came time for me to collect taxes, I was really depressed. I can’t help it.”
"So, I couldn't survive in the Wei family, so I came to the Peng family again, but..."
Ning Ming did not continue, but Chen Chen knew what he really wanted to say behind this.
However, the world is as dark as crows.
Do you really think Peng Jiasheng won't do what Wei Chaoren is doing?
If we had to say where Peng Jiasheng was better than the so-called four major families, it would probably be that his identity was relatively good, and he was better at publicity.
To be honest, if one follows this logic, it would be understandable for Ning Ming to join the Peng family.
But here’s the problem. Can a person who is used to being oppressed really stick to his true intentions after his status as an oppressed person is instantly transformed into that of an oppressor?
Maybe elsewhere, but northern Myanmar?
It's incredible.
Chen Chen frowned and continued to ask:
"Don't you have any selfish motives for being a soldier? Isn't this too abnormal?"
Hearing this, Ning Ming immediately shook his head and then replied:
"Sir, I have selfish motives."
"Frankly speaking, don't I just want to make a career out of my career? I'm not that great, and I can't talk about praying for the people, but at least I thought that when I become big, I can be a little different - even if I say How about banning drugs in the military and preventing our subordinates from taking drugs?”
"If they don't take drugs, they won't be so short of money; if they don't be short of money, they won't be so ruthless in exploiting people."
Having said this, Ning Ming sighed.
"But I found that the Allied Army's drug abuse is more severe than that of the Wei family, and it is more difficult to rise in the Allied Army than that of the Wei family."
"I'm practicing much better than the previous captain, but I just can't be the captain."
"You told me this, aren't you afraid that I'll tell Peng Deren?"
Chen Chen interrupted him and asked.
"I already planned to leave, I told Peng Deren."
"Where to go?"
"If we go to Yunnan via the long-distance route, we will no longer be in Guokang. Even if we go to Nanxian to do some jade business, it will be better than here."
"It's pretty good too."
Chen Chen nodded thoughtfully and temporarily stopped trying to recruit Ning Ming.
Frankly speaking, this Ning Ming's experience is a very common experience among the civilian soldiers in northern Myanmar. No matter from any angle, there is not even a single flaw.
They were forced to join the army, were suppressed and then defected to other places, and finally left in despair. If you ask around in the Allied military camps, at least three or four of them will share the same mental journey.
But the problem is that Ning Ming behaves too calmly and soberly.
Even the way he speaks and expresses himself is different from those big-headed soldiers who don't know a few characters.
His background must be more complicated than what he said. In this case, it is best not to draw arbitrary conclusions before thoroughly understanding it.
It is true that the Dongfeng Corps is short of people, but it cannot accept everyone indiscriminately.
If you want to accept him, you have to wait until you have more contact with him and thoroughly understand the story behind him.
Therefore, Chen Chen did not continue to talk to him, but sent Ning Ming away on the grounds that he was "on guard".
He ate the breakfast that Peng Deren had arranged and listened to the Kokang news on the radio. Soon, the news he had been waiting for came out of the radio "ordinary".
". According to reports, the real culprit of the August 24 bombing has been captured. On the morning of March 10, with solid evidence and mature conditions, the Laojie police initiated the arrest of Ming in accordance with the law, and at 8 a.m. He was successfully captured left and right.”
"According to police personnel involved in this operation, Ming was the real mastermind of the August 24 bombing. After creating the tragedy, he used various methods to frame the blame and cover up the crime in an attempt to escape legal sanctions."
"During this operation, the police seized a large amount of arms, explosives, and various physical evidence related to the August 24 bombing, clarifying the crimes committed by Ming and clearing the wronged persons."
"The police and the autonomous region leadership committee jointly decided to cancel the previously issued arrest warrant for Bao Qi and others, and compensate his affected family members."
The announcer's voice on the radio continued, and other members of the Dongfeng Corps had already gathered around.
After hearing the content of the broadcast, Bao Qi said thoughtfully:
"Does the Bai family regard my father as the core figure of the Allied Forces? Why did they specifically mention my name?"
"This is normal."
Chen Chen nodded slightly, and then continued:
"Among the four of us, only your family escaped from them and definitely joined the Allied Forces."
"Now that Peng Deren has made a request to disclose the truth and clear his grievances, it is easy for him to think that Peng Deren wants to give an explanation to some people."
"And this 'certain people' refers to your parents."
"That's good. At least our identity security can be improved to another level."
"Let's go, the results are out, now we have to find Peng Deren to confirm the next plan!"
"clear!"
Everyone immediately got up and dressed up, and as soon as they put on their equipment, Peng Deren came directly over.
"Sir Chen, the results are out!"
"Bai Suocheng will hand over Ming Xuechang this afternoon! We will simultaneously provide them with the location of Ang Tingling!"
"After Ang Tingling is rescued, we will further negotiate and determine how to deal with the prisoners!"
"Things went very well! Sir Chen, this is all your fault!"
Peng Deren had an excited expression on his face. Of course, it was normal for him to be excited because he could force the so-called "coup army" to compromise in such a desperate situation and create an opportunity for the Allied forces to counterattack again.
But of course, such excitement did not affect Chen Chen. He just asked calmly:
"How to hand over Ming Xuechang? Where is Ang Tingling?"
"No interference, remote handover!"
Peng Deren replied:
"The police camp will find a cage to lock up Ming Xuechang, and then send a team to the vicinity of Hongyan."
"They will leave after we release Ang Tingling's location information. We can wait to receive it after they leave."
"But actually it's not that important anymore whether you accept it or not. Our goal has been achieved, right sir?"
"No, this is important."
Chen Chen shook his head seriously, and then said:
"We must take revenge, and Ming Xuechang must die."
Hearing this, Peng Deren was stunned for a moment, but he quickly came to his senses.
Yes, this so-called Dongfeng Corps, they are here to take revenge.
However, the way they took revenge made them somewhat forget their true purpose.
So, he quickly replied:
"No problem, there's no problem in receiving it, I'll make arrangements!"
"Go and make arrangements. After killing Ming Xuechang, we will leave."
After a brief pause, Chen Chen continued:
"By the way, let's clear our accounts."
"The $3.6 million for the car, plus the $3 million you promised, totaling $6.6 million. When will it be paid?"
"immediately!"
A trace of doubt flashed in Peng Deren's eyes - he didn't understand, when did he promise another $3 million?
But that’s not the point. US$3 million is a lot less than a lot. If it can be exchanged for the trust of the Dongfeng Corps and other people behind the Dongfeng Corps, the money will be worth it.
Taking a step back, even if we don’t talk about the subsequent impact, the fact that the Dongfeng Corps helped us establish the current situation, completely messed up Kokang, and created a unique opportunity for ourselves is definitely worth tens of millions. dollars.
Otherwise, if we rely solely on ourselves, when will we have a chance to counterattack?
It's all gambling. How can you make big money without making big bets? !
Under the guidance of this kind of thinking, Peng Deren quickly arranged the transfer, and in less than an hour, US$6.6 million arrived in batches.
Including the US$1.8 million previously received, Peng Deren has paid a total of US$8.4 million.
Chen Chen finally felt a little better - after all, their losses this time were really not small.
Not to mention warrior vehicles, equipment, and ammunition, the Predator is something that has a price but no market!
It looks like it only cost 1.6 million US dollars, but in fact, it was exchanged for my friendship with Wanfeng Group and the potential benefits I provided them!
3.6 million US dollars is really not much more than Peng Deren.
I still started too lightly. It seems that in the future, on the condition of "equipment sharing", I will have to take a good look at Peng Deren's skin.
Chen Chen had a smile on his face and looked like he was happily cooperating with Peng Deren, but in his heart, he was already thinking about the property accumulated by the Peng family for many years.
Looking at his smile, Peng Deren was a little frightened for no reason, but he didn't know what he had to worry about.
However, he still had a lot of things on hand. After exchanging a few pleasantries with Chen Chen, he left and continued to deal with various affairs in the camp.
Chen Chen sat down and prepared to discuss the detailed follow-up plan with other members of the Dongfeng Corps.
However, at this moment, his phone rang suddenly.
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It is close to Zhongshan Township, Yunnan, and the mobile signal is quite strong.
However, the caller came from an unknown number.
"Hello, I am Dongfeng Corps Sunken Ship."
Chen Chen said.
"Chen Chen, I am Xiaoyu."
Chen Chen was stunned for a moment.
Are you coming so soon to ask questions?
It shouldn't be. In such a chaotic situation, they shouldn't just intervene casually.
"Is there a problem?"
Chen Chen couldn't help but become vigilant, but Xiaoyu's next words made him freeze on the spot.
she says:
"I have a big baby."
"Dongfeng warrior."
"Want it?"