After a fierce battle, the forces successfully captured a hilltop. The good news spread to other regions, reigniting the morale of the troops. Following the destruction of another base, the leaders and fighters from that base retreated to this hilltop.
Although capturing the hilltop was a major contribution of Company Four, the military has its rules, as unyielding as mountains, not to be taken lightly. Merit and fault go hand in hand, with the former outweighing the latter. Jiang Jinghuai was promoted by one rank but was also punished with the task of writing a self-reflection report.
Jiang Jinghuai had expected as much; this was merely the opening move. What truly required him on the field was still ahead. That afternoon, he went to the command tent to have a discussion with other high-ranking officials. Nobody knew what they talked about, but history later bore witness to this victory.
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Several groups converged, gathering in one place, creating quite a chaotic scene.
