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Chapter 556 Change Your Mindset or Change Your Personnel! [Please Subscribe! Please Vote!]

Ignoring the surprised and confused expression on Zhao Weihong's face, Deputy Chief Wei spoke even faster.

He was like the last embers in a fire, trying to radiate all the light and heat from his body in the final moments before it went out.

"Well, that's a bit of an overstatement."

Whether it's suitable or not, you'll only know after you try it.

"To be honest, I haven't even asked you, the person involved, for your opinion yet."

"If you yourself are unwilling to go, wouldn't I become a feudal patriarch?"

Deputy Chief Wei's lips suddenly curved into a very obvious smile, as if he had told a very funny joke.

We are approaching the summit.

The weeds under Zhao Weihong and Deputy Chief Wei's feet grew thicker and thicker, and the mountain path became increasingly steep.

However, Deputy Commander Wei did not slow down, as if something on the mountaintop was attracting him to go there.

Zhao Weihong was still a little dazed at this point.

Everything that Deputy Commander Wei said today far exceeded his expectations, causing his usually brilliant mind, which was capable of making perfect calculations during the exercise, to short-circuit.

Fortunately, Deputy Chief Wei seemed to have anticipated Zhao Weihong's reaction, and immediately changed the subject, continuing on his own.

"Wei Hong, tell us about it."

"The sentence you used to conclude your report was very good."

Why did you end with that sentence? What deeper meaning do you think it holds?

Deputy Chief Wei's words, seemingly unrelated to the previous topic, actually contained an unspoken understanding between him and Zhao Weihong, finally clearing up Zhao Weihong's somewhat confused thoughts.

After a moment's thought, Zhao Weihong mentally organized her words before speaking.

"If we analyze the literal meaning of my words, the underlying meaning is actually quite simple."

"It's simply saying that military development, or rather, information technology development, is a very long-term task that requires persistent efforts to succeed."

"This understanding is not wrong, but that is not what I actually meant."

"Oh?"

Upon hearing this, Deputy Chief Wei gave a knowing look and then cast an encouraging glance at Zhao Weihong, signaling her to continue.

Zhao Weihong was not intimidated and directly revealed the profound meaning that made many commanders take notice and made politically astute people like Wu Fengxu pale in comparison!

"If we take this statement to a deeper level, we can actually understand the term 'strong military' as the ultimate goal that our force wants to achieve!"

"Faced with this goal, whether you are a veteran unit with a long history of honors or a formidable elite unit, you are all practitioners, strivers, and fighters pursuing this goal!"

"Past achievements can never guarantee future excellence. To stand out in this massive wave of reform, they must be mentally prepared to be 'always on the move'!"

"No organization or individual should rest on their laurels and be complacent with the past!"

"Without this understanding, they will sooner or later be left far behind by the wave of reform!"

The cadres of the 116th and 149th Divisions still greatly underestimated Zhao Weihong.

They thought Zhao Weihong was firing at their two divisions.
wrong!

Zhao Weihong, in fact, was deliberately pushed by Deputy Commander Wei to sound the alarm for their unit!
"OK!"

"I knew it! I, this old man, hadn't misjudged you!"

At that moment, Deputy Commander Wei revealed a hearty smile.

It's like a lost traveler who has been wandering alone on a mountain road for a long time, finally seeing his fellow travelers around the next corner!

"That's right!"

"What we are doing right now is something we have never done before in history, and there is no precedent to follow!"

"We acknowledge our past achievements and contributions! But we must never let them become stumbling blocks on our path forward!"

At this point, Deputy Chief Wei became excited again.

Zhao Weihong had no doubt that if they were still on the podium, he would probably be slamming his fist on the table again!
"That's exactly what I'm worried about!"

"Wei Hong, as you've seen, the 116th Division, equipped with new gear, has fallen far short of expectations. They're still using old ideas and old tactics, fighting without any change!"

"I want to criticize them even more than the 149th Division!"

"Wearing new shoes but walking the same old road."

"Do they deserve the support they've received over the years? Do they live up to the expectations of the military workers and ordinary people who have worked tirelessly behind the scenes?"

"Do you think that because you're an elite force and have new equipment, you can rest easy and that your combat effectiveness will naturally increase?"

"Holding this kind of mindset will lead to great losses in actual combat!"

"At times like these, we need a group of people, a group of people who always remember what we are striving for, to stand up and give them a wake-up call! Let them know just how much they really are!"

"If things don't improve by then, I'll stick to one stance!"

"If they don't change their mindset, we'll replace them!"

I looked up and saw the mountaintop was already so close.

Slightly out of breath, Deputy Commander Wei quickened his pace again, determined to make the most of the moment and see the view from the mountaintop!
"Soon, when the time is right, when the informatization reform has been initially implemented and all levels of the military have achieved the initial transformation to informatization."

"Within the Army, we must establish a unique unit, one that constantly strives to emulate foreign militaries, especially the United States, so that every unit in the Army, like the 116th Division, can fully recognize its own shortcomings and the gap between itself and foreign militaries!"

"The establishment of this unit has already been put on the agenda."

"As for how long it will take to take root here, I, an old man who is about to retire, cannot give a guarantee."

"But I am certain that this unit will become a benchmark for the entire military on the road to informatization, and a whetstone for our unit to rise from the ashes and be reborn!"

The words fell.

An old man and a young boy had reached the mountaintop.

Looking out, the mountains rise and fall, and the silver moon hangs high in the sky.

"What do you see?"

At the mountaintop, a strong wind rushed towards Zhao Weihong, causing her clothes to flutter and rustle.

Faced with Vice Chief Wei's question, Zhao Weihong answered without hesitation and firmly replied!
"I saw the day coming to an end."

"And I also witnessed the arrival of a new day!"

Upon hearing this, Deputy Chief Wei's smile widened, as if he had heard the answer he most wanted to hear.

"Comrade Zhao Weihong!"

Hearing the sudden seriousness in Deputy Commander Wei's tone, Zhao Weihong instinctively stood at attention!

"To!"

"I am now formally inquiring about this on behalf of the organization!"

"Are you willing to become a member of this unit? Are you willing to use your knowledge to help our unit find a way forward in the unknown?"

There's no need to even consider it.

Zhao Weihong immediately faced Deputy Chief Wei, the mountains, and the distant future, and shouted out her vow!

"Reporting, sir! I am willing!" "But more than a whetstone, I want to be a sharp blade, the sharpest blade in our unit!"

His roars echoed through the mountains, rising and falling.

The mountains witnessed his vow.

Looking at Zhao Weihong, who was bathed in starlight, in front of him, Deputy Chief Wei's vision blurred for a moment.

Standing before him at this moment is not only the trainee Zhao Weihong, but also the Zhao Weihong who once made a name for himself as a new recruit, the Zhao Weihong who, after experiencing setbacks, remained true to his original aspiration and still chose to return to the army!
As the blurriness reached its peak, Deputy Commander Wei saw, amidst the layers of images, a figure carrying a floral cloth bundle and wearing a patched-up single garment, standing on tiptoe in cloth shoes outside the former Tsar's palace, trying to see further and further.

This is the story of millions of people who have left their homes and wandered far from home on the road to the rejuvenation of Yan, who are always thinking about returning home after completing their studies to build their motherland.

It was also Vice Commander Wei himself when he was young.

Without making a sound, she wiped her face, wiping away the tears that were gradually welling up in her eyes.

Deputy Chief Wei led the way down the mountain, saying as he did so.

"That's ambitious! Well done!"

"Whether it becomes a sharp blade or a whetstone depends on your own abilities!"

We will never let you down!

After saying that, Zhao Weihong chuckled and quickly stepped forward to help Vice Chief Wei up.

"Grandpa, I can't walk anymore, please let me help you."

When they went up the mountain, Zhao Weihong even dared to let Deputy Chief Wei walk by himself.

But it was already dark, and Zhao Weihong dared not let Deputy Chief Wei go down the mountain by himself.

If Deputy Chief Wei were to slip, Zhao Weihong wouldn't have to worry about the whetstone and the blade anymore; she would simply become a sinner for all time!
"Humph!"

She rolled her eyes at him, annoyed, but didn't expose his little scheme. She let Zhao Weihong help her back the way she came.

On the way, the father and son, who were not related by blood, continued to chat.

Perhaps because they hadn't seen each other for a long time, they both had a lot to say. They talked about everything from Zhao Weihong's difficult and remote work unit to her graduation thesis.

Strictly speaking, Zhao Weihong's graduation thesis was already completed.

Yes, it was the report he wrote after visiting various remote and difficult units.

[Research Report on Hardship and Remote Units—On Five Major Issues Urgently Needing to be Addressed at the Grassroots Level in the Construction of a Modern System]

This report, which covers logistics, equipment, troop system construction, and grassroots development, is more than sufficient to serve as Zhao Weihong's graduation thesis for her defense at the National Defense University.

However, after experiencing this exercise, Zhao Weihong plans to further improve the paper and add some more content.

This is the significance of military academy cadets completing their graduation theses during their internships.

When Zhao Weihong shared this idea with Deputy Chief Wei, he expressed his strong approval.

"There are still more than two months until the defense, which is plenty of time. Just go ahead and do whatever ideas you have."

"Speaking of which, I'm really looking forward to your graduation thesis."

"If you don't satisfy me, see how I deal with you!"

At this point, Deputy Chief Wei paused and added a sentence.

"And it will be the same in the future!"

"If you don't do your job well, even if the organization doesn't punish you, this old man will still deal with you!"

Upon hearing this, Zhao Weihong immediately protested!

"Sir! What are you saying? Do you think I'm that kind of person?"

"Hmph! I'm just giving you a heads-up, so you don't become the next Guan Jiwu, always causing trouble!"

When Guan Jiwu was mentioned, the father and son, who had been having a pleasant conversation, suddenly fell silent.

After passing through a dense forest and returning to the foot of the mountain, Deputy Commander Wei looked at the scattered lights in the distance and said in a deep voice.

"You don't need to keep that new job on your mind all the time."

"You should be aware that it takes time for information technology reform to be fully implemented."

"At present, we are only assessing relevant personnel. You can prepare in advance and learn more about the necessary knowledge, but you can't neglect your own job."

"The 13th Army Group is a good place, and the 149th Division is even better."

"After the exercise ends, before you return to school to prepare for your thesis defense, the 149th Division should have another large-scale mission related to actual combat."

"What you lack most right now is this kind of experience. Whether it's an internship or after graduation, you need to pay attention to it and not leave any shortcomings for your future development."

Are there any missions after the exercise?
As Zhao Weihong pondered Vice Commander Wei's words, she nodded in agreement.

"Yes!"

As they spoke, the old man and the young man got closer and closer to the location of the directing department.

After crossing an intersection, Zhao Weihong immediately spotted a large group of people looking in their direction from a distance.

Leading the group were none other than Zhou Kehu and Peng Jia'an, who had been driven off the stage by Deputy Chief Wei.

Zhou Kehu took a few careful glances in the direction where Zhao Weihong and the other person were, and after confirming their location, he was overjoyed and hurriedly went to meet them.

Seeing this, Peng Jia'an reacted quickly and immediately led Guan Jiwu and others, who had also been waiting for a long time, to follow.

Judging from this, ever since Deputy Chief Wei left, Zhou Kehu and Peng Jia'an have been waiting here with the teams from both sides, ready to receive another lecture or criticism from Deputy Chief Wei.

Seeing Zhao Weihong supporting Deputy Chief Wei in an intimate manner, like a grandfather and grandson next door, Zhou Kehu's lips twitched, and he quickly turned his gaze away.

"Hello, Chief!"

Zhou Kehu saluted Deputy Commander Wei, then bowed slightly and asked cautiously.

"Sir, it's past lunchtime, and it's getting dark."

"How about we go grab some food first?"

Zhou Kehu's words were very cunning.

The focus seems to be on eating, but it's actually on "us".

His next words revealed his true intentions completely.

"After we finish eating, if you have time, I'll bring those good-for-nothings and have them apologize to you in person. I really need to."

"okay."

"What's the use of making a self-criticism to me? They should make a self-criticism to those comrades in the military industry, to the people who support us, and to everyone who has made sacrifices for the cause of reform!"

"If you truly recognize your mistakes, then let your actions speak for themselves in your future work, and stop giving me these empty platitudes!"

He waved impatiently, interrupting Zhou Kehu's words.

After scanning the crowd for a moment, Deputy Chief Wei's gaze finally settled on a calm-looking figure.

"Guan Jiwu, come have a meal with me."

"Everyone else, go do what you were doing! Don't bother me!"

(End of this chapter)