allonlinenovel Chapter 531: Bai Juxuan's Angry Sparks a Prairie Fire
Chapter 531: Bai Juxuan's Angry Sparks a Prairie Fire
An hour later, the lights in the corridor cast mottled shadows on Bai Juxuan's figure. He stood there quietly, holding a cigarette in his hand, and the smoke slowly rose in the cold air. On the ground, there were already scattered cigarette butts, just like his chaotic mood at the moment.
"Mr. Bai, our commander invites you to come in and have a seat." A soldier respectfully appeared at the end of the corridor, breaking the silence.
Bai Juxuan tilted his head slightly, his eyes revealing an indescribable complex emotion. He silently extinguished the cigarette in his hand, threw the cigarette butt into the trash can beside him, and then strode towards the office.
Pushing open the office door, Bai Juxuan's eyes fell directly on Zong Yuan who was sitting behind the desk. Zong Yuan was wearing a neat military uniform and looked calm, as if he had expected Bai Juxuan's arrival.
Bai Juxuan stared at Zong Yuan closely, his eyes flashing with anger and confusion. He said word by word: "In fact, you have already discovered that something is wrong with Zhang Li, right? You have even been prepared for the possibility that the Military Control Commission will take action against you!"
Zong Yuan raised his head slightly and met Bai Juxuan's gaze. He did not answer immediately, but remained silent for a while, as if thinking about how to respond.
"Yes, I have already discovered that something is wrong with Zhang Li." Zong Yuan finally spoke, his voice calm and firm, "But I can't act rashly. The Military Control Commission has a huge influence in the army. If I take down Zhang Li too early, it is likely to alert the enemy and cause greater trouble. I don't know how many pawns the Military Control Commission has planted around me. Any mistake may make my plan fail. I must tread on thin ice."
Bai Juxuan frowned after hearing this, and was obviously not satisfied with Zong Yuan's explanation. He continued to question, "You obviously have the ability to control everything, why did you endure it until the end? Do you know that our brother who died, his daughter is only five years old! His wife is still waiting for him to come back at home!"
Zong Yuan took a deep breath and sighed, "I understand your anger and confusion. But as a commander, I have to consider the overall situation. Until the last moment, I can't tell whether the people around me are human or ghost. I also took a huge risk and entered the game, didn't I?"
After listening to Zong Yuan's explanation, Bai Juxuan was silent for a while.
He knew that what Zong Yuan said made sense, but the anger and grief in his heart were hard to calm down. He turned and left the office, his back looking unusually lonely under the light.
The corridor returned to peace again, with only Zong Yuan sitting alone behind his desk, facing the scattered maps and documents on the table.
On the morning of the second day, the sky was clear blue, and the sun shone through the clouds, bringing a touch of warmth and vitality to this city that had experienced the baptism of war. Chen Tong led the mighty expeditionary force and marched into the city in a mighty manner. The streets were lined with welcoming citizens and soldiers.
Zong Yuan had been waiting in the military camp in the city for a long time. He was wearing a neat military uniform and standing solemnly at the gate of the camp. When Chen Tong's troops approached, he went forward and had a formal meeting with Chen Tong.
"Commander Zong, I have long heard of your name. You have made the right decision. The history of China will remember your choice." Chen Tong's voice was loud and majestic.
Zong Yuan nodded slightly and said, "Commander Chen, nice to meet you. Today, our 16th Army officially surrenders and returns to the embrace of China."
The two shook hands and made peace, and the atmosphere was very harmonious. Afterwards, Chen Tong announced that tens of thousands of soldiers of the 16th Army would be sent back to the inland in batches, which was undoubtedly good news for the soldiers who had been away for a long time.
As the news spread, the barracks were in an uproar. Soldiers gathered together and discussed various possibilities of returning home. Their faces no longer showed resentment and anger, but relief and relief.
"Xiao Lu, do you remember that when we left Huzhou, your wife had just given birth to a baby for you, right?" An old soldier patted the shoulder of the young soldier next to him and said with a smile.
Xiao Lu nodded, his eyes gleaming with anticipation: "Yes, Lao Li, I miss them so much. I never thought we would have a chance to go back."
"Haha, yes, now I can go back and hug my son and kiss my wife!" Old Li laughed, his eyes full of anticipation.
The surrounding soldiers also joined in the discussion. They talked about the delicious food in their hometown and the smiles of their loved ones, as if they were already in that familiar land.
These heartwarming scenes made Zong Yuan feel a little relieved. He knew that these soldiers had sacrificed too much for the Southern Government, and now that they could go home and reunite with their families, it was his greatest wish as a military commander.
The expeditionary commander Chen Tong learned about the outstanding performance of Zhu Feng and others in this mission and decided to meet them in person. In the solemn military camp meeting hall, Zhu Feng, Bai Juxuan and a group of intelligence personnel participating in the mission lined up neatly, waiting for Chen Tong's arrival.
Soon, Chen Tong, wearing a neat military uniform, walked into the conference room with steady steps. His eyes swept across everyone's faces one by one, and finally fixed on Zhu Feng, with admiration in his eyes.
"Everyone, thank you for your hard work!" Chen Tong's voice was loud and powerful, instantly filling the entire conference hall. "I, Chen Tong, on behalf of all the soldiers of the expeditionary force, would like to express my heartfelt thanks and high respect to you!"
Upon hearing this, Zhu Feng and others stood at attention and saluted Chen Tong. As a representative, Zhu Feng stepped forward and said, "Commander, we are just fulfilling our duties and being loyal to our country and our nation."
Chen Tong shook his head and smiled, saying, "You not only fulfilled your duties, but also did an excellent job. I understand that in this mission, you overcame many difficulties, successfully obtained key intelligence, and instigated Zong Yuan to rebel, making great contributions to the development of the entire war situation."
Bai Juxuan added: "Commander, we also sacrificed a lot of our brothers. Their efforts and sacrifices are the key to our successful completion of the mission."
Chen Tong was silent for a moment, a trace of sadness flashed in his eyes, and his voice was low and powerful: "Yes, every soldier who sacrificed his life for the country is our hero, and their sacrifice will be forever remembered in the history of the country. And you, as their comrades and successors, must continue to carry forward their spirit and contribute your own strength to China!"
After hearing this, Zhu Feng and others were filled with lofty sentiments and ambitions. They knew that their efforts were recognized and praised by the supreme commander, which was the greatest encouragement and affirmation for them.
Zong Yuan's formal surrender was like a stone dropped into a calm lake. Although it seemed small, it caused ripples. The news quickly spread throughout the entire Wanbei area, causing a huge shock.
Five days later, the 11th Army stationed in Chonghua County outside Wanbei City, after careful consideration, finally decided to follow the trend and announced its surrender to China.
With the surrender of the 11th Army, other armies in the Bay North area followed suit. The 17st Infantry Brigade in Yulan City and the th Division of the Zuoyuan garrison successively announced their surrender. This series of surrenders was like a rolling stone down the mountain, unstoppable.
This also means that the once powerful Southern Government has truly come to an end. This regime, which had been exiled to Liuwan Island and ruled the northern part of the Bay for more than two years, now completely collapsed and disintegrated with the surrender of Zong Yuan.
Zong Yuan's surrender was like a spark. Although it seemed weak at first, it spread rapidly with the help of the wind and eventually completely ignited the entire wilderness of Liuwan Island.