Wang Ping immediately understood why the commander said that he had lost a chance for promotion.

The independent regiment will be expanded from an ordinary infantry regiment into a reinforced regiment with strong firepower. As long as nothing unexpected happens, it will not take long to expand the independent regiment into a detachment or brigade.

If you have not made any mistakes, the regiment commander will become the detachment commander or brigade commander. But now that you have made any mistakes, even the position of the regiment commander may not be able to be maintained, let alone the brigade commander and the detachment commander.

But now it’s too late to say anything, and you’ll do it. Since you have done it, you must take on the responsibilities you should bear.

Thinking of this, Wang Ping became even more calm and asked without any surprise.

"Commander, there should be orders!"

"Not bad! The military region 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 next to him became anxious and immediately asked: "Commander, where is the regiment commander? The independent regiment can have today, but I can't figure it out. Suddenly, I can't figure it out, and the soldiers can't figure it out!"

"Wang Ping was appointed as the director and party secretary of the military region's arsenal, and the level was still the main regiment." The commander added.

Seeing that Cheng Xiao wanted to speak, the commander interrupted directly: "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. Such a punishment should be the best for Wang Ping!"

"If it weren't for Wang Ping's military achievements and the strong support of Commander Nie, Wang Ping could not even protect the director of the military factory now, but went to the Eighth Route Army headquarters to be a mate to the deputy commander-in-chief."

"Wang Ping, don't you know how to repair various weapons? Our Eighth Route Army just lacks such talents. When you go to the arsenal, you can also use your talents!"

"And it's temporary that you can be the director of an arsenal. Our Eighth Route Army lacks cadres everywhere, especially military cadres like you who know everything. After this period, Commander Nie from the Military Region will definitely re-activate you and let you return to the army."

"However, since you have been to the military region as the director of an arsenal, you have to do it for me and don't lose our face as a division!"

"Also, Commander Nie also has high hopes for you to be the director of a military arsenal. The base has been established for so long, and everything seems to be very good on the surface, but there are still many shortcomings and loopholes. Among them, military industry is the biggest shortcoming of our base."

"Commander Nie said that you are the only senior cadre in our base area who understands military industry. If you don't assume this responsibility, military industry will always be a shortcoming for our base area. Therefore, Commander Nie insisted on letting the headquarters change the punishment for you, leaving you in the base area, and serving 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 gradually became serious and he replied loudly.

The commander shook his head and replied: "These guarantees you will tell Commander Nie. Time is tight, Commander Nie only gives you one day to prepare time, allowing you to take away thirty cadres and soldiers from the Independent Regiment, and then go to the military commander to report day and night!"

Because he wanted to be the director of an arsenal and not lead the troops, Wang Ping did not consider the combat personnel of the troops.

Thirty soldiers, except for ten guards, were all workers in the repair shop.

After rushing for five days, Wang Ping finally arrived at the Military Region Command and also saw Commander Nie.

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

"Okay, just open it. When you come, our military industry will be settled." Commander Nie was very satisfied that Wang Ping did not carry any dissatisfaction on his face. After patting Wang Ping's shoulder, he said happily.

Wang Ping was not polite and replied directly: "Please rest assured. The commander had already told me when he came. I promise not to let you down!"

"I don't know where the military factory 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 appearing on Commander Nie's face.

Just when Wang Ping had a very bad premonition in his heart, the Chief of Staff, who was standing next to him, spoke.

"Director Wang, it's not to be hiding. Now the arsenal is almost zero. It's not so much an arsenal as a repair shop. It can only use used waste firearms and parts to reassemble weapons. The personnel are dozens of workers taught by the Independent Regiment's Machinery Repair Club!"

"What? Without equipment and without workers, how can we build an arsenal!" Wang Ping, who suddenly realized that he was actually a commander-in-law, couldn't help but complain.

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

"You Wang Ping can pull out an independent regiment with strong combat power 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, I have two requirements!"

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

But just as a hint of surprise flashed across Wang Ping's face, Commander Nie changed his mind and continued: "But, at most, I want you to display the arsenal, and at least be able to make simple weapons such as grenades for the base area!"

"If you can complete this task, I will 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 a half minute, a trace of determination quickly appeared on his face, and then assured Commander Nie!

"Please rest assured. As long as you agree to me with two conditions, I guarantee that you will complete the task you gave to the arsenal in half a year!"

Commander Nie’s first reaction was his suspicion and he did not believe that Wang Ping could build an arsenal without any foundation within half a year.

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

"Tell me about your two requests!"

Wang Ping did not hesitate and answered readily: "The first requirement is that the arsenal's site and personnel scale, and the organization, I will set up a reinforcement battalion in the arsenal to protect the arsenal!"

Commander Nie saw Wang Ping's little thoughts at a glance: "The arsenal is in the hinterland of the base area, with several main regiments around it, and military region guard regiments to protect it. There should be no need for a reinforced battalion to have so many troops! To be honest, what is the purpose of forming this reinforced battalion?"

Wang Ping replied embarrassedly: "Nothing can be hidden from the long term. Establishing a strengthening camp does have other purposes!"
Chapter completed!