Gao Guang made a pushing gesture with both hands and said, "So just push the responsibility up the chain, huh? It can't be plainly stated, but all decisions were made by them, negotiations and compromises included. If you manage to keep half of the artillery, that will be seen as an achievement, this battle will be a victory, a grand one at that. Not only will you avoid blame, but you'll also be rewarded because everyone from top to bottom needs a victory. Understand?"
Several officers remained silent, just looking at each other.
Director Gao Guang waved his hand and said, "This battle needs a hero, and you are... what's your position?"
The camp leader who liked to speak in dialect replied softly, "I'm the camp leader."
"How many artillery pieces do you have?"
"Twelve AH-2 self-propelled guns."
