Reborn 73 years later, he takes his mother-in-law hunting in the mountains.

Chapter 266 Disciplining Disobedient Soldiers

Zhang Zongshan knew that Lu Yao wouldn't be going this time.

They didn't have much confidence in front of other militia companies.

At this moment, Lu Yao told him not to bring any girls, and he nodded in agreement:

"Yes, Company Commander Lu."

Wang Tieshan was also angry when he saw the deputy company commander giving orders to the company commander in a condescending manner.

"Old Zhang, how can you be such a spineless company commander? If my deputy company commander dared to talk to me like that, I would have slapped him across the face!"

Zhang Zongshan quickly explained, "I was given the company commander position by Company Commander Lu. Actually, I'm not qualified to lead him; he's far more capable than me!"

Wang Tieshan angrily said, "How can you be a leader like this? No wonder the militia of your Shuiling Commune are always hopeless."

These words infuriated the entire militia of the commune.

However, veteran militia members who participated in the competition know that Wang Tieshan's arrogance was justified; in the competition, their Tietouling always ranked among the top.

Wang Tieshan's two big slaps were definitely not for nothing.

So, despite their anger, no one dared to directly confront Wang Tieshan's provocation.

Lu Yao glanced at him, deciding not to provoke him if he didn't go.

After all, Mei Ping said that if she wasn't going to be the team leader, she shouldn't go, because she was afraid of internal conflicts within the militia.

But Lu Yao's disdainful glance at Wang Tieshan was enough to provoke him again.

"What are you looking at?"

If someone has a temper, they'll definitely say, "What are you looking at?"

Some, even more temperamental, would add, "Does it imply 'drying'?"

However, Lu Yao didn't; instead, he smiled.

"I saw that Company Commander Wang was exceptionally brave and capable; he was clearly a leader!"

He said one sentence and was about to go inside.

"Stop right there! Who are you mocking?"

Wang Tieshan strode over.

At this point, no matter what Lu Yao said, Wang Tieshan was determined to beat him up.

It was to make an example of one to warn a hundred.

Otherwise, the militia of Shuiling Commune might not be convinced.

He has already traveled with Chen Ping'an to several communes.

Anyone under the jurisdiction of the First Squadron must obey orders; anyone who disobeys will be beaten up by their company commander.

When Zhang Zongshan arrived at Shuiling Commune, he was quite well-behaved.

Lu Yao seemed so unruly.

I'd heard from above that they'd been hunting wolves recently, and then killing the remaining Japanese soldiers in the mountains these past few days, but I didn't know if it was true or not.

Sometimes, in order to inspire and motivate people, the authorities will create images of heroic figures to encourage them.

Perhaps they see that Shuiling Commune is not making any progress, so they want to encourage them and make up some stories about their achievements.

The old Ge Sanwang rose to power through flattery and sycophancy, and nobody respected him.

At this moment, Wang Tieshan arrived in front of Lu Yao, his eyes fixed intently on him:

"I'll say it again, if you're a militia member from Shuiling Town, you'd better get back to your unit immediately and stand at attention. Who goes and who doesn't is up to me, not Zhang Zongshan, right?"

Lu Yao sighed:

"My decision not to go was approved by Director Mei and Minister Ju. Are you implying that you hold a higher position than them?"

Wang Tieshan was even more furious:

"I hate people who constantly bring up connections. Are you afraid to go with me because you're worried your boasting will be exposed?"

"What did I brag about?"

"Aren't you a war hero? I want to see where your heroism lies."

Lu Yao smiled slightly and said, "I'm not a hero. Just treat me like an ordinary person."

The more low-key and humble Lu Yao was, the more Wang Tieshan thought he lacked confidence.

He must have climbed up to some leader through nepotism, so he fabricated a heroic deed to help him get promoted.

Many leaders' children go through this process.

He attributed all the credit to others or the collective effort to himself.

Wang Tieshan's face turned ashen:

"No matter who you are, I'm ordering you to rejoin your unit! Do you hear me?"

The militiamen from Shuiling Commune, along with a dozen or so militiamen who had come with several leaders, all stared at the two men in the courtyard.

In the eyes of the militia of Shuiling Commune, Lu Yao was a god.

However, Wang Tieshan was an irreplaceable god in the eyes of the militiamen he brought with him.

Everyone was on tenterhooks, but no one dared to speak up and dissuade them.

Section Chief Li from the Armed Forces Department also enjoyed watching the spectacle and thought it was all going to be a big deal.

I thought to myself that soldiers should have guts, and whoever is more capable should cause trouble; the winner takes all.

Chen Ping'an had great faith in Wang Tieshan's abilities.

I had heard that there was quite a commotion in this part of the Shuiling Commune, and I thought it was just someone trying to gain fame and reputation.

Hopefully, Wang Tieshan can expose his fraud.

Lu Yao glanced at Wang Tieshan, whose expression was full of tension, but still wore a smile:

"I already said my refusal to go was approved by the leaders of the Armed Forces Department and the Public Security Bureau. I ask you, is your position higher than that of the minister or the bureau chief?"

"Hmph, a general in the field may disobey the emperor's orders. Since I've made you a squad leader, you have to listen to me!"

Lu Yao's expression changed: "Company Commander Wang, I've only made you a platoon leader, are you trying to rebel? You say you can disobey the emperor's orders, but which 'emperor' are you referring to? Do you still want to follow the feudal path? Do you want to find an emperor to install as your monarch? This is the era of the poor and lower-middle peasants rising up to become masters of their own destiny. Do you think you're a general?"

These few words made Wang Tieshan's already dark face turn even darker.

Sweat was pouring down my forehead:

"Don't label me like that, I was just using an analogy."

In this era, the most feared thing is being labeled as either taking the capitalist road or restoring a feudal dynasty, which could lead to being sent to a cowshed at any time.

Lu Yao sneered: "Using a metaphor? Why don't other people use metaphors like that? Your motives are still impure!"

"I have no ulterior motive; my only motive is to make you obey orders. Is that wrong?"

Lu Yao's voice grew louder as he took a step closer: "You yourself don't obey the orders of the Armed Forces Department, nor do you heed Director Mei's instructions, yet you dare to make demands of me? What qualifications do you have?"

Wang Tieshan couldn't help but take a step back.

Speechless for a moment.

He was already bad with words, and when he met the quick-witted Lu Yao, he was forced to back down after just a few words from him.

At this moment, Chen Ping'an, who had been sitting on the sidelines watching the fight, said something ambiguous:

"If Minister Ju gave an order that you, Lu Yao, were not required to go, we naturally wouldn't ask anything of you. But I didn't receive any orders from Minister Ju; it was all you who said it."

Then he looked at Li Fengxiao: "Section Chief Li, did you hear what Minister Ju said?"

Li Fengxiao shook his head: "No, Minister Ju didn't tell me."

He was given the order on short notice and really didn't know what relationship Lu Yao and Ju Zhenghua had.

Upon hearing this, Wang Tieshan became even more excited, his eyes widening:

"Did you hear me? Get back in line right now. Or I'll get rough!"

Lu Yao could tell that these people had come to establish their authority.

Even if I don't go myself, I don't want my teammates to be bullied.

Take off the hat and throw it to Zuo Xiaoying.

They took off their gloves and coats.

He looked at Wang Tieshan and said, "I won't listen to you, what can you do about it?"

Wang Tieshan laughed wildly, then turned to Li Fengxiao: "Section Chief Li, if I'm going to be this squad leader, I'll have to manage my subordinates, so I'm going to discipline these disobedient soldiers!"

Li Fengxiao looked at Chen Ping'an: "Is this appropriate?"

Although I don't know the relationship between Lu Yao and Ju Zhenghua, I do know that Lu Yao is a prominent figure during this period.

It would be easier to deal with if we hit another commune's company commander, but we're a little worried about the consequences if we hit him.

"It's nothing, it's just a little exchange of skills, there's no big deal. Anyway, there's a big competition coming up soon after the New Year, so let's just treat it as a friendly spar."

Chen Ping'an had long heard that Director Mei initially wanted Lu Yao to lead the team as the commander-in-chief, and he was unhappy to hear this news.

Now that we have an excuse to beat him up, what are we afraid of the consequences for?

He said to Wang Tieshan, "Comrade Tieshan, you two can consider this a friendly martial arts match, but let's stop here."

Lu Yao looked at Chen Ping'an: "Deputy Commander, I didn't intend to compete with him. We're all on the same side; resorting to violence would only damage our harmony!"

Wang Tieshan sneered, "Trying to back down now? Too late! Let's do it..."

"Bang"

Lu Yao punched him right on the bridge of the nose.

Wang Tieshan's nose tingled, and he almost burst into tears.