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Chapter 498 The Assessment Begins! Wang Chuan Arrives! [Please Subscribe! Please Vote!]

Zhao Weihong's voice was like a resounding bell, echoing continuously in the empty conference room, deafening and resounding!

Only then did the group of people belatedly realize what was happening.

The three-month winter training and discipline rectification that had tormented them came to an abrupt and unexpected end.

The sweat, tears, and even blood shed during winter training will all be transformed into medals unique to them, shining brightly on this grand stage concerning the entire Sichuan military region!

After a brief moment of surprise, Zhao Weihong clearly heard the previously uniform, calm, and long breathing in the meeting room suddenly become a bit heavier!
Their emotions seemed to be linked with Zhao Weihong's, forming a collective called "Red Second Company First Platoon"!

From this moment forward, this group has only one goal.

That is to win over every examiner present with an indisputable performance during the year-end assessment!

As for the rest, meals, and even outings they had been looking forward to after the assessment, those were no longer important.

These material pleasures can at most become a pastime for soldiers after a busy day, and can never become the goals they strive for.

Only honor itself is the goal that young soldiers pursue, and it is also the best recognition for them!

However, the soldiers under her command were aware that Zhao Weihong, as the platoon leader, could not be "ignorant of the rules."

Half a year ago, Zhao Weihong might have thought that military training was a matter of course.

Preparing for the assessment is a matter of course.

Even if one is fortunate enough to achieve some insignificant success in assessments or other broader arenas, one should not expect so-called "rewards," especially material ones.

However, after six months of arduous visits to remote areas, Zhao Weihong realized that her idea was really "out of touch with reality".

Those officers and soldiers stationed in harsh and remote areas, even if they just lie in bed and sleep all day, let alone train, are contributing to the motherland and the people.

What kept them going in those desolate and extremely harsh conditions, besides their faith and perseverance as soldiers, was the "material conditions" that Zhao Weihong had once overlooked.

Several model soldiers from the border region, veteran sergeants with more than ten years of military service, have all spoken frankly to Zhao Weihong.

The reason they can stay on the frontier for more than a decade is because the subsidies and benefits in these harsh areas are high enough.

Although I suffered some hardships, I was able to provide a better life for my parents, wife, and children.

Soldiers are human beings too.

They also have their own desires, as well as the most basic human emotions of joy, anger, sorrow, and happiness.

Most of the people sitting in front of Zhao Weihong right now, if they took off their military uniforms, would still be a group of immature teenagers, children in the eyes of their parents and elders.

They would risk being punished by the class monitor by sneaking off to the small shop just to get a sip of the iced cola they longed for.

They would also outwit the police to satisfy their cravings, and even if they were reported, they would still have the barbecue in their mouths and smile innocently.

However, this group of "children" in the eyes of outsiders resolutely shouldered the heavy responsibility of protecting their country and proved with their actions that they had the ability to shoulder this responsibility.

As the platoon leader, Zhao Weihong had no authority to give these soldiers any meaningful commendation.

However, within his authority, Zhao Weihong could only ensure that these soldiers, who had worked hard all year, could enjoy a precious and comfortable pastime after the assessment!

"Everyone seems to be in high spirits, that's great!"

"That concludes the mobilization efforts. Now, I'd like to share a few words from my heart."

As she spoke, Zhao Weihong took off her glasses and casually wiped her hair, which had started to grow wildly due to her recent busy training.

Without the maturity and authority that those two lenses gave Zhao Weihong, many people in the room suddenly realized that Zhao Weihong was just a slightly older kid like them.

"From the first day I joined the army, I knew that the military was a place that emphasized the conservation of energy."

"If there are times when you're comfortable, then there are definitely times when you're uncomfortable!"

"In contrast, after the tough days like training, the comfortable and pleasant days should begin!"

"Right now, we're just one year away from a comfortable life, thanks to the year-end performance review."

"The platoon leader isn't a spoilsport, and he certainly wouldn't do something as monstrous as making everyone suffer until the New Year after the assessment is over!"

The words fell.

A burst of knowing laughter immediately filled the conference room.

Zhao Weihong acted as if she hadn't heard him and continued speaking without changing her expression.

"I don't care about others, and I have no right to interfere."

"The only thing I can be responsible for, and the only thing I can keep my word about, is our platoon's little plot of land."

"Here, I make a promise to everyone."

"As long as we can achieve the goal of everyone being excellent in the assessment."

"So after the assessment is over, our platoon won't organize any high-intensity training until the Chinese New Year!"

"If we can achieve the goal of 'everyone being an advanced worker,' I'll go and ask the company commander and political instructor for us to go on a day trip as a group!"

"It's almost Chinese New Year, everyone should take a shower, have a meal together, and enjoy a comfortable holiday!"

Zhao Weihong's words were like a meteorite falling from the sky, leaving everyone in the row dumbfounded!
Should we avoid organizing high-intensity training?
They can even go out together?

Damn it.
"Long live the platoon leader!"

After struggling under Zhao Weihong for so long, the group finally tasted the sweetness of their hardship, and some of them immediately cheered for Zhao Weihong with great joy!
However, the content of the cheers was rather inappropriate.

Enraged, Zhao Weihong glared at the veteran from the third squad who had been cheering first, and feigned anger as she questioned him.

"Hey! You little rascal, it's still uncertain whether you can even go out, and you're already shouting 'Long live the Emperor!'"

"If I gave you three days off, you'd probably treat me like royalty, wouldn't you?"

"Hahahaha!"

Amidst the laughter of the crowd, the veteran from the third squad blushed deeply and scratched his head in embarrassment.

"All right."

Zhao Weihong casually pressed her hand down.

The previously enthusiastic laughter came to an abrupt halt.

"The joke is over, but don't get too excited yet."

"Let alone going out, it's questionable whether you can even achieve the goal of everyone being excellent!"

"Don't forget, my requirement is that everyone is excellent. If even one person or one subject is missing, it doesn't count as a complete team!"

"My soldiers, Zhao Weihong's men, must be all-rounders!"

After hearing what Zhao Weihong said, it seems that his requirement should be "excellence in all subjects for all staff".

Just by hearing the name, you can tell how difficult it is to achieve this goal.

But the group still had great confidence in achieving this goal.

Some soldiers who could easily achieve excellent results even looked at the few "difficult" ones in the platoon with "malicious" eyes.

We're brothers and comrades-in-arms normally.

But when it comes to the assessment, no one can afford to drag this group down! These top students have already made up their minds.

Even if it means forcing them, they will lead these "difficult cases" to achieve "all-around excellence" on the training field!

And this is exactly the situation Zhao Weihong hoped to see.

There are inherent differences in the qualities between people, and this is unavoidable.

But the military is never a place where you fight alone.

We pool our wisdom and efforts, and help each other.

This is the true meaning of the existence of a "collective".

Seeing that his soldiers had already made up their minds, Zhao Weihong didn't say anything more, but instead gave a brief explanation of other matters that needed attention in the year-end assessment.

Preparing for inspections is a common practice in the military before exams.

At first, Wang Fei and several other veteran sergeants thought this was just a tired old topic and that Zhao Weihong wouldn't be able to express any real feelings.

But the more Wang Fei and the others listened, the more they felt something was wrong!

Let's just put it that way.

Other cadres were given instructions on what to do during the inspection, which mainly involved cleaning and checking various study notes.

Zhao Weihong, on the other hand, explained to everyone, step by step, the things the examiners might check, leaving no detail untouched. Some of these items were even things that veteran sergeant Wang Fei had never heard of before!
By the end, the veteran sergeants were increasingly suspicious of what Zhao Weihong had done before being promoted to officer.

Could it be that he once worked in a government agency? Or even joined an inspection team?

Otherwise, how could he be so clear about the inspection? It feels like the staff officers in the division's military affairs department and training department are not as professional as Zhao Weihong!

This can only be considered a different kind of "matching one's major".

Who is Zhao Weihong?

He was a "top-notch military policeman" trained by Chang Dingfang, possessing both literary and martial skills and being proficient in military and political work!

They're not only adept at checking people, but also incredibly skilled at preventing their own workplace from being investigated!

In other words, Zhao Weihong has not yet become the head of the department, so she is not involved in financial matters.

Otherwise, Zhao Weihong could even offer some advice on the financial records of the Second Red Army Company!

That's how comprehensive it is!

If the inspection team from the military region can't even inspect a single row, that's fine.

But if they were thinking of finding any problems during the examination, Zhao Weihong only had two words for them.

dream!

Two days later.

Zhao Weihong stood at the entrance of the camp, looking at the several government officials shivering in the "cold wind" beside her, and rolled her eyes without making a sound.

True.

This is the coldest time of year in the area, with the lowest temperature even approaching zero degrees Celsius!

But for Zhao Weihong, a soldier who came from the Liaodong military region, such a temperature could only be described as "cool".

In fact, apart from those harsh and remote areas, many places in the Sichuan-Chongqing military region have a very pleasant climate, and it is no exaggeration to describe them as "spring-like all year round".

This is also due to the comfortable local climate, which has made some government officials who "never leave their homes" even more "spoiled".

Just as Zhao Weihong was counting heads and memorizing the trembling faces of the government officials,

A voice, tinged with tension and trepidation, suddenly rang out from the crowd that had been standing still for a long time.

"coming!"

The words have not yet fallen.

Then Guan Jiwu, dressed in civilian clothes, strode forward and stood at the front of the line, turning around to give the order.

"stand at attention!"

To be honest, Guan Jiwu, dressed in his casual clothes with four stars on his shoulders, was a far cry from his usual confrontational attitude with Zhao Weihong. In fact, he exuded a kind of "old horse in the stable" spirit in his every move.

Following Guan Jiwu's gaze, looking towards the winding mountain road outside the camp, one could see a long convoy slowly approaching the entrance of the 446th Regiment's camp.

It was remarkable that the cadres and representatives of the 446th Regiment gathered here, and that Division Commander Guan Jiwu personally led the welcoming party.

It's not hard to guess where this convoy came from.

That's right!

This is a military inspection team that has come from afar from the military headquarters!
Not only that.

Several high-ranking officers from the 13th Army Group were even accompanying the convoy!
Their mission was to accompany the real "protagonists" of the inspection team to inspect the "combat capabilities" of the entire 13th Army Group!
This is a military district-level assessment, which is considered the highest level of assessment that an ordinary soldier might encounter during their military career.

Above that, there are only assessments conducted by organizations nominally affiliated with the "Four Headquarters".

However, the entire Yan Kingdom military has been busy with modernization in recent years.

The "four headquarters," which are in charge of central command and dispatch, are extremely busy and have no time to organize large-scale assessments covering "land, sea, air, and military" capabilities.

It is no exaggeration to say that any organization that can be listed as having the "four headquarters" in the assessment will be the top performer.

Everyone in the unit will benefit from this assessment experience.

For the two commanding officers, receiving awards and commendations for their merits was secondary.

Exceptional promotion and early advancement are definitely within reach!

Accompanied by the sound of tires rubbing against the dirt road.

The entire convoy suddenly stopped in unison at the entrance of the camp.

Zhao Weihong personally witnessed more than a dozen officers with ranks such as colonel, senior colonel, and even Mai Yi getting off various military vehicles.

However, they did not rush to Guan Jiwu and the others, nor did they talk to them.

Instead, they all turned their gazes toward the middle of the convoy, standing solemnly with composed expressions, as if waiting for something.

at last.

After a brief but incredibly oppressive silence.

A sprightly figure stepped out of the green minibus, chatting and laughing with a high-ranking officer wearing the rank of Mai Yi.

Upon seeing this, everyone at the camp gate, starting with Guan Jiwu, lowered their heads slightly, avoiding eye contact with the old man, as a silent expression of respect.

On the contrary, Zhao Weihong, who was usually polite and courteous, seemed to have forgotten her own name at this moment. She just stared blankly at the old man who got off the military vehicle and walked towards her step by step.

The fact that Zhao Weihong looked so surprised clearly showed that he recognized the commander, who held the rank of Second-Class General and was the highest-ranking officer present.

This elderly man was none other than Zhou Kehu's old comrade-in-arms, Zhao Jianguo's former leader, a crucial mentor in Zhao Weihong's military career, and the deputy commander of the Sichuan Military Region, whose word was law.

Wang Chuan!

(End of this chapter)