Chapter 26: Almost "With Ulterior Motives"

  Unlike before, Commander Liu hesitated for a long time before reluctantly agreeing. A rifle with a scope is a precious thing, and very few are equipped domestically. Unless it's a sniper rifle used by a sniper, ordinary firearms are not typically equipped with scopes. The 85-style sniper rifle does have a scope, but there are only a handful in the entire Northern City Military District, treated like treasures. Those snipers practically sleep with their guns, and Commander Liu is reluctant to let Lin Feng take one out for a spin. If it weren't for the huge political achievement he'd gain from this, Commander Liu wouldn't have agreed.

  There is also a telescope modified into a sighting mirror, Liu Fengcai was very skeptical of the possibility of success.

  Telescopes and rifle scopes both have the purpose of seeing far, but in reality they are completely different. Telescopes are optical magnification devices that can be held close to the eye, while rifle scopes on firearms must take into account the recoil when shooting, and cannot be held close to the target, otherwise as soon as the trigger is pulled...

  "Bang!"

  A black eye has appeared, how can the rest of the fight go on?

  So instead of directly negating, Liu Feng decided to listen to Lin Weiguo's idea. Only then did he realize that Lin Weiguo was also a veteran who had served for decades and couldn't possibly be unaware of this principle. If so, why did he still insist on making this suggestion? Let's hear what he has to say first.

  Lin Weiguo felt embarrassed, but he had to say this, pretending to be annoyed, "My family's little brat said that it's just for show, to let the leaders above know what this thing is used for. The real use of ordinary single-soldier low-magnification scopes will have to be developed later... Isn't this just playing a chaotic tune?"

  So that's how it is!

  Liu Fengcai immediately understood, what this kid wants is just a show-off? How simple!

  "Alright," Liu Fengcai naturally couldn't say "I knew it", and nodded with a smile, "Don't worry about this matter, just go ahead and do it. I'll talk to the construction department later and we'll fully cooperate with your work for the time being."

  "Yes, thank you, Commander!" This was equivalent to a military order. Lin Weiguo stood up and saluted solemnly, "Please rest assured, Commander, I guarantee the completion of the task!"

  "Sit down and talk, sit down and talk," Liu Feng said with a smile, beckoning Lin Weiguo to hurry up and sit down. He asked anxiously, his way of addressing Lin Weiguo also changing unknowingly, "Weiguo, in this matter, do you think there's anything else that the party committee and the command department need to cooperate on?"

  Liu Fengcai's attitude towards Lin Weiguo became increasingly satisfied, knowing that Lin Weiguo was determined to join the troops. For a time, Liu even felt reluctant to let Lin go, as he had found a subordinate who was considerate of his leadership, understood boundaries and had ability. Which leader wouldn't like such a subordinate? But once Lin left, could he find another trustworthy subordinate like him?

  "I don't dare to agree, I just have a small immature view, I don't know if it's suitable or not." Lin Weiguo said cautiously, with resentment in his heart: How did this kid grow so many fancy ideas in his belly?

  Really have suggestions? Liu Fengcai was stunned for a moment, he really didn't think of it.

  "Any suggestions?" Liu Feng picked up the teacup and took a sip of water, covering up his own awkwardness, saying calmly, "Wei Guo, don't be polite."

  "If possible, shall we report this matter at the district party committee meeting?" Lin Weiguo said with a blush.

  Report at the military district party committee meeting... Oh my god! How could I have forgotten this? Liu Fengcai was taken aback, and immediately a layer of fine sweat broke out on his forehead, his heart racing wildly: Oh my god, I almost made a political mistake!

  This is going to be the death of me!

  At all times, a core principle of the army is unchangeable: the Party commands the gun.

  Relying on Mao Zedong's famous saying "Political power grows out of the barrel of a gun", our party, which has established its dominance through this principle, has set a precedent for strict control over the military in the past 5,000 years. The core tenet is to ensure that the gun remains in the hands of the Party. To date, the highest commander-in-chief of the armed forces is also the highest military officer. Specifically, in the Beiguan City Military Sub-district, the top military leader is Commander Liu Fengcai, but the actual controller of this branch of the army is its political commissar. The political commissar represents the Party in grasping the gun barrel of this branch of the army. In the case of the Beiguan City Military Sub-district, it is Political Commissar Gu Bohan.

  He just thought about making political achievements in this matter, but forgot that he had actually bypassed the political committee!

  To bypass the political commissar is to bypass the Party committee. In military matters, the military commander bypasses the political commissar... What is your intention?!

  The nature of this matter is too serious, to put it bluntly, the leaders above will be suspicious, Liu Fengcai, what are you trying to do with such careful planning? Are you trying to rebel?!

  To put it bluntly, Lin Weiguo's "suggestion" was equivalent to saving Liu Fengcai's political life. It made the leaders above think that they were "plotting something", and not only did he get promoted because of this achievement, but he could also stay safely in his position as commander of the military district, and it would be a blessing if he wasn't kicked out for some reason in the future.

  "Defending the country... Thank you for this, your suggestion is very good," Liu Feng knew that Lin Weiguo must have understood the weight of this suggestion, otherwise he wouldn't have brought it up in such a subtle way at this time. "Let's do it like this, I'll go talk to Old Gu tomorrow about this matter, and then bring it up again at the Military District Party Committee meeting...". Liu Feng couldn't help but feel emotional as he said this, "However, Weiguo, this matter may end up being a sacrifice for you."

  Now that this matter has become a collective decision under the leadership of the Beijun City Military Sub-district, Lin Weiguo's credit as the specific operator is naturally not so conspicuous. This point was already explained to him by Lin Hongfei earlier, so now Lin Weiguo responded calmly, "Commander, you're too polite, aren't we all serving the people and thinking about making our people's army stronger? As for other things, they are secondary."

  They chatted for a while, and when they saw that it was getting late, Lin Weiguo suggested taking his leave. Liu Fengcai, however, broke with convention and insisted on seeing Lin Weiguo out, despite the latter's repeated attempts to decline. This time, Commander Liu's attitude was unusually resolute.

  "When did this Lin Weiguo become so sensitive about politics?"

  Watching Lin Weiguo's figure disappear around the corner of the building, Liu Feng furrowed his brow and muttered to himself. But in his heart, he had already made up his mind to push Lin Weiguo forward, no matter whether this suggestion was thought of by him or someone else, this guy's future prospects were boundless anyway.