Chapter 989, Return to Fengtian

It was the afternoon of September 25 that Zhang Xiaojun arrived in Fengtian. He didn't bother to rest in the city for a night and immediately took a bus to Sujiatun to meet Wu Shaoting. At this time, when he walked into the Sujiatun military camp again, he always found that the eyes of the people around him had changed, especially when he walked into the building of the head of state camp, the suspicion on the faces of the senior staff and officers appeared on the paper.

He sighed secretly, "It won't be getting bigger and bigger, right?"

Of course, he didn't know what happened, nor was he too worried about this matter. He firmly believed that as long as he could explain things clearly, everything would be revealed sooner or later.

Wu Shaoting originally did not intend to meet Zhang Xiaozhun at this time. On the one hand, it was too late, and on the other hand, he deliberately wanted to give Zhang Xiaozhun a bad look. However, in the end, considering that the Market Garden operation had entered the countdown, Zhang Xiaozhun's important role in this operation should not miss this top priority.

After some notice, Zhang Xiaozhun walked into Wu Shaoting's office. When he saw Wu Shaoting standing in front of the window smoking a pipe, he didn't know how to speak for a while.

"Head of the First Air Cavalry Brigade's training work is almost the same..." After thinking for a while, he had to speak up on official business first.

"I called you to come back. Do you think I asked you to report on military affairs?" Wu Shaoting did not turn around. After vomiting a smoke ring, he said in a low voice.

Zhang Xiaozhun was stunned. Of course, he knew the reason why the head of state vented his anger, but he felt quite wronged.

"Head of the People's Republic of China, you mean that something happened in the Beijing base camp. There must be some misunderstanding. I only heard about this when I returned to Beijing not long ago. As for why the Secretariat did not report it in time, it was because it had been handled properly before, and there was no need to bother the People's Republic of China because of this small matter." He said in a sincere tone.

"Small matter? Rebellion of the new recruits, ***, this is a small matter? Even if you only know the news when you returned to Beijing, I will hand over the Beijing base camp to you to manage, but you have such management efficiency. Why do you still feel wronged?" Wu Shaoting turned around and scolded seriously, knocking his pipe on the marble ashtray on the coffee table.

"Yes, yes, this is a dereliction of duty. But some words have to be said, not a ruling of responsibility, but there are indeed many inside stories in it. I hope the head of state will be careful." Zhang Xiaojun said with a tough bullet.

"What's inside story?" Wu Shaoting asked coldly.

"The riot in Beijing Base Camp originally occurred in early August. The perpetrator was the son of the chief of the Military Officer's Officer's Office in the Ministry of National Defense. He had already convicted the perpetrator in accordance with the military law procedures. The recruits who participated in the riot have been appeased and explained. Strictly speaking, the incident has been over. Perhaps because of this, the secretariat believes that there is no need to report it." Zhang Xiaozhun gave a detailed introduction to the whole story. After saying these previous words, he also told Zhang Hanju's son's evil deeds at Beijing Normal University, and said that he learned about the criminal record of the riot because of this incident.

Of course, it was the first time that Wu Shaoting heard about the incident. He didn't expect that a bureaucrat's son was so rampant that he was sentenced to ten years in prison but only served ten days in prison. This was simply a serious corruption of the legal system.

"Zhang Hanju? A military officer stationed in Beijing base camp has such skills. Don't he know where the Beijing base camp is?" he said angrily.

"I have to say that all this is a dereliction of duty and failed to properly govern the Beijing headquarters. After investigation, many of the people who excused Zhang Hanju's son were bureaucrats in the Beijing camp, which is really heartbreaking. This is also the result of being incompetent and unable to convince the public." Zhang Xiaozhun sighed and blamed himself.

Wu Shaoting knew that Beijing was a place where there were mixed together. After two teams of the former Qing government and Beiyang government, most of the bureaucrats serving in Beijing are strong-minded people. Regardless of whether they have real power or not, they at least have reputation and prestige. He originally thought that Zhang Xiaozhun and Cai E were the same type of people, not only capable, but also smart and flexible, so he was allowed to deal with the complex circle of Beijing.

But now it seems that he may have overestimated Zhang Xiaozhun's ability to deal with things, or it may have caused a trough in Beijing's environment.

In short, he should not blame Zhang Xiaozhun for all the blame, but the Beijing base camp is his own direct-level camp. If such a big thing happens here, it must be dealt with strictly no matter what. This is not only to crack down on those bureaucratic groups that are doing things randomly, but also to take care of his majesty as the head of state.

"You are not only dereliction of duty, but also letting down my trust in you. Do you understand?" Wu Shaoting said seriously.

"Yes, I understand." Zhang Xiaozhun sighed and said.

"Tell me now, how did you deal with this matter!" Wu Shaoting Xuan'er asked again. In his opinion, continuing to sentence the playboy to ten years in prison is not enough to make an explanation. He can still be released in prison. It can be imagined that Zhang Hanju will never let his son suffer.

If the criminal does not suffer, it is losing his face! How can such a thing be allowed to happen?

"In violation of the regulations on the management of military important places, causing trouble without reason, intentionally hurting people, in accordance with the provisions of the criminal law, the crime is increased to first level, and sentenced to 20 years in prison, and no demand for commutation of sentence is accepted." Zhang Xiaozhun replied.

"I immediately changed the sentence to death, the charge was to incite new recruits. Zhang Hanju was dismissed from office and investigated, so all those who covered the perpetrators were punished strictly." Wu Shaoting issued an order directly without hesitation. He would never show mercy for those who thought they were privileged. There was only one person who was truly privileged in China, that was himself.

If it were just the Beida Gate incident, I honestly served ten years in prison, and it didn't matter even if this matter was concealed. But the problem was that this kid was released after ten days of jail. Not only did he not repent, he also went to the Normal University to have a chance to think. How did the students who participated in the riot think? How did the people think?

With this example today, it will inevitably become more arrogant in the future. The bureaucratic class is afraid that it will never take the legal system seriously again.

When Zhang Xiaojun heard this, his face changed instantly. Even though he hoped that the head of state could handle this matter strictly, it would not be so strict that he would be sentenced to death directly?

"First of the People," he said quickly, "You...you have to think twice. The death penalty is indeed too severe. Moreover, maybe you don't know that Zhang Hanju is the brother-in-law of General Ni."

"General Ni? Ni Yingdian?" Wu Shaoting asked, a cold light flashed in his eyes.

"That's right. Although I don't know if this matter is related to General Ni, please allow me to say some common words. At least General Ni has followed General Ni for many years. Now that his nephew has been in trouble, he should help Zhonghanxuan if he is a uncle. This is a common thing, and anyone would have done this. What's more, this incident has ended and the consequences are under control. Why should the head of state make a big deal?" Zhang Xiaozhun said hurriedly.

What he was most worried about now was to offend Ni Yingdian. He had already dealt with Zhang Dashen under a lot of pressure. Ni Yingdian is an old figure no matter what. Once the head of state attacked Ni Yingdian at this time, Ni Yingdian would definitely think that he was making a report behind the scenes.

No matter how the head of state will deal with Ni Yingdian, as long as the matter is spread, Zhang Xiaozhun's reputation will definitely be completely ruined. Ni Yingdian's friends, generals, subordinates and other veterans will definitely have a lot of gossip and concern, how can he defend himself at that time?

Wu Shaoting stared at Zhang Xiaozhun carefully. He saw the urgency from the other party's expression. He knew that the other party was sincere in expelling Ni Yingdian, so he easily guessed the other party's thoughts. Then, he said coldly: "Zhang Yunnong, do you still have the leisure to plan for others now? Let me tell you, I have made up my mind to take this matter seriously. Why do you have to make a big deal? I want to give everyone a warning. Today's Republic of China is not the Qing Dynasty, nor the Beiyang government. Who dares to make small moves behind my back? I will let you see the big moves!"

Zhang Xiaozhun's throat was a little excited. It seemed that not only Ni Yingdian was going to be unlucky this time, but he also caused Wuwang's disaster. But if he thought about it carefully, he deserved it. He had run the Beijing base camp for so many days, but there were not many people under him who could be assured. If the people below did not report it in time this time, would he end up like this today?

He sighed heavily and said helplessly: "The Head of State shall do as he ordered. As for the punishment of the head of state for the dereliction of duty, he will never complain. As the head of state said before, this is not just a responsibility for dereliction of duty, but also a failure of the head of state for trust in the lower state."

Wu Shaoting snorted coldly: "It's fine if you understand. I'll settle your accounts after the Market Garden operation is over. You will go back to Beijing tomorrow and handle what I have told you to see me again."

Of course, Zhang Xiaozhun dared not refuse to obey, responded timidly, then left the report of the First Air Cavalry Brigade, and then left the office dejectedly.

A few minutes later, Wu Shaoting asked his attendant to send a telegram to Nanjing, informing Deng Keng to go north to Beijing immediately and personally urged the Beijing base camp to carry out a comprehensive rectification.

He made a special explanation in this telegram, and Deng Keng took over the military police force stationed in Beijing and the garrison troops stationed in Nanyuan. After rectifying the internal affairs of the base camp, he then launched bureaucratic style issues in Beijing and Tianjin. He used Zhang Hanju's affairs as a typical example and issued a harsh warning to the whole country.

After explaining this telegram, Wu Shaoting originally planned to send someone to inform Ni Yingdian to see him immediately, but suddenly changed his mind. It has to be said that even though he already has different identities and status today, Ni Yingdian has been acquainted since the old Guangzhou army, and he has almost participated in the battles he fought along the way.

As Zhang Xiaozhun said, it is normal for his uncle to help his nephew. Even if Ni Yingdian is not the director of the logistics headquarters of the Ministry of National Defense, he will still help.
Chapter completed!