Tang Fei looked at Chen Binghan with some surprise; those were his subordinates or colleagues...

Just let him slaughter them like that?

Even Bai Wuxin, sitting there bored and always uninterested in politics, began counting the number of peanuts on his plate, with an amused glance turned over, hmm, this kid's style of doing things...

I like it.

Chen Binghan noticed Tang Fei's change in expression, sat upright with his spine straight, and spoke seriously and solemnly: "A great man once said, 'Revolution is not a dinner party, not writing an essay, not painting or doing embroidery, cannot be so refined, leisurely, and gentle, courteous, thrifty and deferential. Revolution is an insurrection, an act of violence by which one class overthrows another.'"

"We are going through a brutal war; it's life and death, blood and fire, conspiracy and betrayal… They are my subordinates, colleagues, even friends."

"However, when everyone's choices diverge, they become enemies, fierce beasts capable of shooting through each other's chests."

"I've given them chances, tried to persuade them... but they refused to accept our goodwill, stubbornly standing with the enemy."

"Since the Marshal has entrusted the Beihai Fleet to me, I must be accountable to the Marshal, to the entire Beihai Fleet... I have the responsibility, the obligation, to eliminate all destabilizing factors."

"For final victory."

Chen Binghan had to be cautious because the matter was extremely sensitive.

He did not want to leave the impression of 'ruthlessness' and 'cold-blooded indifference' in Tang Fei's mind; a leader may use such subordinates, but would definitely not like them.

Once the situation stabilizes, Tang Fei would speculate internally whether he could completely trust someone who would kill his own friends and brothers?

Once a seed of doubt sprouts, his future becomes bleak.

In extreme cases, are there not few instances of a rabbit dying and the dog's death, the bird gone and the bow hidden?

But, as the highest commander of the Beihai Fleet, there are things he cannot avoid doing.

He needs to resolve internal conflicts quickly and consolidate various team strengths into one.

Before, he was but one of the command officers of the Beihai Fleet.

Above him were the Commander, Political Commissioner, ship captains of various fleets... the relationships were intricate, intertwined.

He needs to establish prestige and strengthen power.

Therefore, the best way is to kill the chicken to warn the monkey.

If he just lets them go, others would naturally follow suit… How can he then discipline the troops? How can he achieve absolute obedience?

This degree is very difficult to grasp.

So he must make Tang Fei understand his intentions and helplessness in acting this way.

Tang Fei raised his glass, looked at Chen Binghan and said: "This glass, I toast General Chen. For the final victory."

"Thank you, Marshal." Chen Binghan's heart felt relieved, quickly raised his glass before him, and said: "For the Marshal, for the final victory."

Bai Wuxin sourly said: "It's just killing a few people... if they aren't ours, they're the enemy. If they're killed, they're killed. What's the big fuss?"

In his mindset, if they aren't on his side, then they are enemies.

Enemies are meant to be killed, aren't they?

Why, should they be worshipped instead?

Due to unique life experiences, he only has stance in his thoughts, devoid of right or wrong.

If Tang Fei tells him to kill, no matter who, he will kill...

Good person? Bad person?

He doesn't care about that.

Such words Bai Wuxin can say, but Chen Binghan could not agree.

Bai Wuxin held no official position, but was Tang Fei's confidant.

Even though he was the main commander of the Beihai Fleet, when interacting with Bai Wuxin, he still gave enough respect.

Sometimes even fawning.

Of course, he concealed it well, not easily letting outsiders see it.

Tang Fei waved his hand, smiled and said: "Killed then killed, as the great man said, politics is not a dinner party, it's about bleeding and dying."

"On this path, it's either you kill me or I kill you. Even if you let them go today, they would unhesitatingly shoot on the battlefield tomorrow…"

Tang Fei's smile was magnanimous, but his gaze sincere, looking at Chen Binghan and saying: "By handing over the Beihai Fleet to you, it shows I trust you enough. I believe everything you do is for our good, for the fleet's good."

"Remember, this is just the beginning; our journey is the stars and sea."

Ah!

Chen Binghan stood up in salute, declaring: "Willingly give my life for the Lord."

"Sit down, sit down, drink," Tang Fei said cheerfully, "Everyone is both comrade and friend. No need to be so restrained privately."

"Yes." Chen Binghan sat down from command.

Just then, the clerical officer came: "Report to the superior, our soldiers and Aus soldiers clashed in Liyu Lane, likely escalating into a mass event."

Tang Fei looked at Chen Binghan, Chen Binghan explained: "We and the Aus Empire's Sea God Fleet are ordered to garrison Liyu Port, during rest times, soldiers like to hang out drinking and singing near the port at Liyu Village..."

Tang Fei expressed understanding.

Soldiers are also people; with tense minds and heads tied to belt loops, they also need outlets.

Before capturing Liyu Port, this was already the norm for garrisons there.

Considered a special benefit.

If canceled abruptly, it may provoke resentment among soldiers.

Discipline troops strictly, yet allow them relaxation.

Balancing work and rest is true reason.

Blindly enforcing stern discipline might backfire ultimately.

Though Tang Fei is a 'wild' Lord, as they say, 'like father, like son,' he seems inherently adept at this.

"Precisely due to this reason, conflicts and fights occur between soldiers on both sides."

"Is this problem frequent?" Tang Fei asked.

Bai Wuxin added: "This has already been the seventh clash this month."

Tang Fei frowned and asked: "Hard to resolve?"

Chen Binghan chuckled bitterly and replied: "Even within the same roots and origins, there's often soldier conflict within the army, extending to squads, teams occasionally. How easily could it be reconciled between us and the Sea God Fleet's troops, not from the same system?"

Tang Fei got up and said: "Let's go, let's take a look."

He knows it's no trivial matter.

Minor conflict turns into major discord, major discord into life-and-death resentments.

If left to fester, future cooperation risks considerable threats.

No mention of mutual aid anymore, stabbing from behind becomes uncertain.

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