425: The story of the deputy commander of the 19th Division

Cang Xi nodded in satisfaction at his appearance, then slowly began to speak.

"Our Imperial Homeland Security Force are vast, with a total of 101 divisions. However, unlike the front-line armies where strength is ranked by number, our organization here follows different rules. The 19th Division you're going to, its original Division Commander was transferred due to a promotion, which is why the position of Division Commander opened up."

Hearing Army Commander Cang's words, Li Yang not only didn't feel relieved but instead frowned involuntarily.

A scene quickly flashed through his mind.

He was parachuting into a new team to take over as leader, and the person who was originally waiting for a promotion within the team lost their opportunity because of him. This would inevitably cause dissatisfaction from others.

Li Yang said with some concern, "Army Commander Cang, normally, when a Division Commander is transferred, the Deputy Division Commander would naturally fill the vacancy. If I suddenly parachute in, wouldn't that Deputy Division Commander have some thoughts about it?"

Li Yang sighed slightly and continued, "After all, if I put myself in that Deputy Division Commander's shoes, after finally hoping for the Division Commander's position to open up and eagerly anticipating a promotion, only for a new Division Commander to be parachuted in from above—anyone would feel resentful and indignant."

Army Commander Cang nodded slightly, falling into thought.

He understood that Li Yang's concerns were reasonable; the harmony and stability of a team were crucial for the smooth progress of work.

After a while, Army Commander Cang looked up and said, "Hmm, you're right, in general, the Deputy Division Commander should indeed take that position. How about this: I'll arrange for him to be transferred to another division, and send someone I trust to be your deputy. What do you think?"

Army Commander Cang's tone was firm and decisive, as if he had already made the arrangements.

Seeing this, Li Yang's tightly furrowed brows instantly relaxed, and his face was filled with joy.

He bowed slightly and quickly thanked him.

"Really? Thank you so much, it won't be too much trouble for you, will it?"

His voice was full of gratitude, and his eyes sparkled with emotion.

Army Commander Cang waved his hand, saying dismissively, "What trouble is there in this? It's just a transfer order. Alright, something has come up that I need to handle personally, so I won't say more. As for the specific situation of the 19th Division, the new Deputy Division Commander will tell you in detail when he arrives."

Although Army Commander Cang's tone was hurried, it conveyed an undeniable decisiveness.

With that, Cang Xi abruptly ended the call.

From his urgent expression and hasty movements, it was clear that he had indeed encountered something important.

The image on the screen gradually disappeared, leaving Li Yang sitting alone in the Command Room.

After ending the call, Li Yang let out a deep sigh of relief; a huge weight had finally been lifted from his heart.

During this time, his biggest concern had been the attitude of that Deputy Division Commander.

If that Deputy Division Commander harbored resentment about his being parachuted in, disobeyed his commands, or even deliberately caused trouble—even if he had enough confidence to deal with him, the process would surely be fraught with difficulties, perhaps even causing him a lot of trouble and affecting the smooth progress of his work.

But now, with Army Commander Cang's support, it was like having a strong tree to lean on.

The pressure in his heart lessened considerably, and he felt much more relaxed.

He straightened his back again, his gaze firmly fixed on the distance, ready to embrace his new position... Meanwhile, in the Gongjing No. 3 Star System, in the station of the Imperial Homeland Security Force's 19th Division, an oppressive atmosphere filled an office.

The Deputy Division Commander sat at his desk, his face as grim as the sky before a storm, clearly displeased.

His hands were tightly clenched into fists, knuckles white from the effort, and his eyes revealed dissatisfaction and indignation.

Just then, a subordinate cautiously entered the office and softly said, "Deputy Division Commander, the parachuted Division Commander is arriving soon. Should we go and greet him?"

Although the subordinate's voice was soft, it sounded exceptionally clear in the quiet office.

Hearing his subordinate's words, the Deputy Division Commander erupted like a lit powder keg, suddenly standing up from his chair, his body trembling slightly with anger. He widened his eyes, glaring, and shouted loudly, "Greet him? A mere Lieutenant Colonel, coming to be our Division Commander—this is too unreasonable!"

His voice echoed in the office, seemingly making the flags on the wall tremble slightly.

The Deputy Division Commander paced back and forth in the office, saying angrily as he walked, "Parachuting in is one thing, but he's a Lieutenant Colonel! This is simply looking down on me, the Deputy Division Commander!"

His steps grew faster and faster, and his emotions became more and more agitated.

"You should know that I am a Major General Second Class; I am a General Officer. In the military hierarchy, there's a clear difference in rank between General Officers and Field Grade Officers. Now I have to listen to a mere Field Grade Officer; this is simply too much!"

The Deputy Division Commander grew angrier as he spoke, and he slammed his fist onto the desk, sending objects on it flying everywhere.

The subordinate was terrified by the Deputy Division Commander's rage, trembling and bowing his head, not daring to breathe. He could only stand silently to the side, waiting for the Deputy Division Commander's emotions to calm down a bit.

Seeing the Deputy Division Commander slowly calm down, the subordinate quickly stepped forward, smiling apologetically, and softly advised, "Oh, Division Commander, please calm down. If you think about it carefully, this parachuted Lieutenant Colonel is clearly a big shot sent by someone with connections above to gain experience. Think, he'll be here for at most ten years, and then he'll definitely be transferred."

The subordinate spoke while gently gesturing with his hands, trying to soothe the Deputy Division Commander's emotions.

This subordinate was quite open-minded; he knew that no matter who sat in the Division Commander's position, it wouldn't be him.

Instead of complaining with the Deputy Division Commander, it was better to look at the situation from a different perspective.

When a big shot with a background comes to the grassroots for experience, he might even have a chance to connect with him and build a good relationship.

If he could gain his appreciation and promotion, his future development in the military might be smooth sailing.

In fact, how could the Deputy Division Commander not understand these principles?

He knew perfectly well that this was an arrangement from the higher-ups, and he also knew that this parachuted Lieutenant Colonel had a significant background.

But he just couldn't swallow his pride. He had toiled in the military for many years, reaching his current position step by step, only to be easily overshadowed by a rookie Lieutenant Colonel. This greatly wounded his self-esteem.

Just as the Deputy Division Commander was still fuming in silent anger, the office door was pushed open.