In 1959, what's wrong with me pedaling a tricycle?

Kong Xiangqing asked in surprise, "Director Wang, why is there a meeting today?"

Wang Xingguo yawned, shook his head, and replied after clearing his head, "I don't know how to put this. It's probably about the recent heavy transportation pressure. Director Kong, we'll know when you get back from your meeting."

Kong Xiangqing nodded, then couldn't help but ask, "Director Wang, do you think it might be related to the transfer of personnel to southern Xinjiang?"

After thinking for a moment, Wang Xingguo nodded and said, "It's very possible. I don't know the specifics, but you'll know after the meeting today, Director Kong."

Kong Xiangqing frowned and said, "Director Wang, when we were in the Oil Transportation Department, there were four sections and sixteen sub-sections, with a total of thirty-six teams led by section chiefs and deputy section chiefs, which allowed us to take turns escorting supplies. But now the Materials Transportation Department only has eight teams. If there are transportation tasks other than daily necessities, we won't have enough manpower..."

Wang Xingguo understood Kong Xiangqing's meaning, but he felt that this concern was a bit unnecessary!

He looked at Kong Xiangqing with sharp eyes and said, "Back then, we deployed troops based on the amount of supplies we had, all to ensure that the base's supplies would not run out. I worked non-stop many times, and we overcame such difficulties. Now, most of our supplies are supplied by the military region there, and the base grows and raises a small amount itself. What do we have to worry about?"

Because of Wang Xingguo's rank, he was qualified to know the situation, so after hesitating for a moment, Kong Xiangqing explained to him: "Director Wang, you should also understand that we have only succeeded in the experiment, but when the enemy really goes crazy, we do not have the strength to fight back."

The most important task of the Oil Transportation Division at present is to prioritize the supply of materials needed for the transportation base; everything else is secondary, and the survival of the Republic is the primary concern. Therefore, the work of the Oil Transportation Division has reached its limit.

Wang Xingguo stood up and said fiercely, "So what? If it really doesn't work, we comrades will step up! If we old comrades aren't enough, then let the comrades behind us take over! Our predecessors survived the days of national ruin and family destruction; now that it's our generation's turn, what reason do we have to back down?"

Kong Xiangqing waved his hand and said, "Don't worry, that's not what I meant. I was just worried that if the oil transportation department is understaffed, we might need to transfer people from other departments to work in other places. I just wanted to let you know in advance."

Wang Xingguo said with unwavering determination, "Don't worry, when it really comes to the need to transfer personnel, I'll be the first to step forward and volunteer! My son and daughter are still young; I can't let them live under a sky shrouded in war!"

"I know, I'm a father too, I understand how you feel. I also want to protect my family; it's our duty and mission as soldiers..."

If you ask Wang Xingguo why he is so assertive, it's not because he knows that the country can become strong simply by following the established procedures.

He has become a father of two!

Before having children, Wang Xingguo could certainly live a carefree life on his own. As long as his family was safe, he didn't care what happened to him.

No amount of blackmail, threats, or intimidation will work!

Wang Xingguo only believes in one principle: whoever dares to invade this land and prevent his children from growing up in peace, he will kill them!

Kong Xiangqing's eyes were filled with complex emotions. He sighed and said nothing more.

Actually, he had another task this time, because there was a huge shortage of staff to transport supplies to North Korea, and a group of people needed to be transferred from various departments.

As the section chief, he was given an order by the organization to select a suitable candidate to be in charge of transporting supplies to North Vietnam!

Kong Xiangqing hesitated for a long time because he knew what this meant. Although we were only providing aid to North Vietnam, roads, bridges, and even railways and airports were all key targets of the American empire.

It could be said that whoever was recommended would be risking their life to go to the front lines of the battlefield, and he hesitated for a long time about who to send.

The key issue is that our People's Liberation Army cannot openly wage war against US imperialism; it can only provide material assistance and infrastructure support, but cannot directly participate in the war.

Kong Xiangqing came to the ministry and attended the meeting.

With red eyes, he said to everyone, "I've spoken with all the relevant personnel, and it was all done without their knowledge. No one is unwilling to go. You can transfer any of us you want, even me. I can leave for the front lines tomorrow!"

Seeing Kong Xiangqing's expression, Li Zhong asked, "Old Kong, what's wrong?"

Kong Xiangqing sighed and said, "It's nothing, I'm just a little reluctant to let them go. My logistics department has finally brought so many good comrades here, each one of them is fearless of death, I can't bear to let them go to the front line."

Li Zhong slammed his fist on the table and roared, "Nonsense! If everyone thought like that, who would defend our country? How can you, an old comrade, not have this much awareness?"

Kong Xiangqing turned his head to the side, lowered his head, and remained silent.

Seeing this, Li Zhong sighed helplessly and said, "No matter what, we must consider the overall situation and not let American imperialism succeed! If they control all of Vietnam, we will be surrounded, and we will need to deploy troops everywhere to defend against their invasion. This will be too much of a drain on our national strength and will not be conducive to our economic development and the construction of our country's four modernizations!"

Kong Xiangqing looked up and said, "Minister Li, is it absolutely necessary to send people from our Logistics Department to handle this?"

Li Zhong nodded and said, "You need to send a group of people. The situation over there is very serious, and we need to send someone to provide support."

Kong Xiangqing sighed, stood up, and earnestly addressed the attendees: "Comrades, our Materials Transportation Department is a newly formed team. Only Comrade Wang Xingguo and I are experienced veterans; everyone else is new, even the two deputy directors are newly promoted young cadres. I am willing to lead the team, along with Comrade Wang Xingguo, to support southern Xinjiang..."

Li Zhong's mind was buzzing. He never expected that Kong Xiangqing would volunteer.

But what surprised him even more was that this guy also brought Wang Xingguo along!

Li Zhong opened his mouth, wanting to say something, but couldn't utter a word.

He certainly favors Wang Xingguo, but how can he be biased under these circumstances?

Does that mean I can't let my older brother's grandson take risks?

Even if people couldn't accept it, Li Zhong himself wouldn't do such a despicable thing!

Li Zhong was silent for a moment, then slowly said, "Director Kong, why are you speaking on behalf of Deputy Director Wang?"

Kong Xiangqing took a deep breath, looked earnestly into Li Zhong's eyes, and said, "After talking with everyone, only Comrade Wang Xingguo is someone who is willing to work in another place without asking any questions and without any conditions! I know that Comrade Wang Xingguo is still young, and perhaps he would be better off with a few more years of training. But in our Materials Transportation Section, he is the only one who is truly sincere and willing to go without asking any questions and without any conditions. I have no better choice..."