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Chapter 571 This Old Zhao is getting a little weirdly righteous! [Please subscribe! Please vote!]

"give it to me!"

At this moment, Hu Yiming showed extraordinary enthusiasm, yelling at Guan Jiwu and giving him a salute before rushing out in a hurry.

I can’t help but be excited!

Zhao Weihong's achievements this time are not something he can benefit from alone.

Even those soldiers who participated in the stakeout but were unlucky enough to miss the firefight can at least receive a "consolation prize," which is a commendation.

In the military, it is very difficult to receive commendations; not only do you need to be capable, but you also need a platform to do so.

When Zhao Weihong was in the 347th Regiment, he was always busy, often sleeping only five or six hours a day. He was in charge of both military discipline and military training, taking on both military and political work. Yet, he still received very few commendations.

Let's take a look at how many confirmed commendations Zhao Weihong has received since arriving at the 446th Regiment.
And each commotion was bigger than the last, and each story was more exaggerated than the last!
Hu Yiming even suspected that if the "Special Merit" award had not been abolished, Zhao Weihong would very likely have become a rare "Special Merit Hero" based on her performance this year!

The difference in development resulting from this different "platform" is particularly evident in capable individuals like Zhao Weihong.

Rather than saying that Zhao Weihong was unable to receive more commendations when she was in the 347th Regiment, it would be more accurate to say that she "had no opportunity" to receive more commendations.

If it weren't for the group army internal exercises organized due to the restructuring, plus the military district competition held every few years, it would have been a different story.

If Zhao Weihong wants to be promoted, she might have to rely on the third-class merit award in her year-end summary, which would delay her promotion even further.

Let's take a look at the 149th Division, in its joint combat exercise and assessment.
Apart from the military district assessment, the remaining two tasks are routine for the officers and soldiers of the 149th Division, and they happen every year!
Joint operations are one of the very few opportunities in this day and age to gain real combat experience.

This is the importance of a "platform"!
Only when the platform is of a high enough standard can there be more opportunities for capable people to stand out and prevent them from being overlooked.

Otherwise, why would Deputy Commander Wei, who already regarded Zhao Weihong as a "promising talent," and Zhou Kehu, who regarded Zhao Weihong as his "heart's treasure," both agree to let Zhao Weihong come to the Bashu Military Region?
It's precisely because they value the 149th Division as a platform that allows Zhao Weihong to grow faster!

Among the many "opportunities" offered by the 149th Division, the practical experience of joint operations was undoubtedly the most valuable.

The military also shows exceptional generosity towards individuals and groups who excel in actual combat missions.

In normal times, the commendations that people would fight tooth and nail for in the grassroots units would be given to everyone as soon as a firefight broke out!
The leaders of the troops will naturally also receive credit. As long as they do not neglect their duties and successfully complete the combat missions assigned by their superiors, they will certainly receive the recognition they deserve.

That's right.

It refers to Hu Yiming!
Although he initially didn't think Zhao Weihong's actions would yield any results, he still provided her with all the necessary support.

We need manpower and equipment; otherwise, Zhao Weihong alone couldn't have gotten the portable radios that each member of the staking out team had!

Based on this alone, even though Hu Yiming did not participate in the firefight and was not present throughout the entire operation, he still deserves credit.

Hu Yiming now understands how Chen Zheng, Li Sanqiang, and others felt during the recent exercises.

Isn't this a complete win without lifting a finger?

He was secretly pleased with the reward he was about to receive, perhaps even a third-class merit.

Hu Yiming's steps became lighter and lighter, and he soon arrived at the dormitory where Zhao Weihong was staying.

Because of her assigned task of stationing people at the location, Zhao Weihong's schedule has been extremely irregular lately, and she often has to wait until after breakfast to go to bed.

In order not to disrupt the normal schedule of Class 1, and also so that I can get better rest.

Zhao Weihong then moved out of the current dormitory of Class One and into the single room that was originally prepared for the quartermaster of the Armed Police Brigade.

Well known.

The quartermaster is like the "housekeeper" of a grassroots unit, constantly thinking about the unit's daily necessities and dealing with finances and property.

The quartermaster's office naturally became one of the most heavily guarded places in the grassroots company.

While ordinary dormitories still used wooden doors that would easily chip and peel, the quartermaster's office had already been fitted with a solid steel security door. The key to the door was usually held by only the quartermaster and the instructor. When there was nothing to do, the door could be closed, and the soundproofing was excellent!
Hu Yiming knocked lightly twice on the door and tentatively reached for the doorknob.

The door is unlocked.

The door had barely been opened a crack when Zhao Weihong's snoring, carried by the cool night breeze, drifted into Hu Yiming's ears.

Zhao Weihong lay on the bed without any regard for his image, sprawled out on his back. The moonlight from outside shone through the gaps in the blinds, making his face appear exceptionally deep.

Seeing this, Hu Yiming, who was in high spirits, suddenly stopped what he was doing and hesitated whether to wake Zhao Weihong.

Seeing Zhao Weihong's utterly exhausted appearance, Hu Yiming finally snapped out of his awkward state of mind of "envy, jealousy, and hatred" and realized just how hard-won the commendation that Zhao Weihong, and even the entire Second Company, was about to receive truly was.

Just over ten minutes ago.

Many of them were intentionally or unintentionally remarking, "Old Zhao is really lucky."

But was it really just good luck that Zhao Weihong was able to withstand the opposition and pressure from countless people, lead her team to stake out the location, and ultimately successfully ambush a group of drug traffickers?

His decisiveness to think and act, his meticulous and composed mind, coupled with his tenacity in enduring mosquito bites and scorching heat for several consecutive days in the desolate rainforest, ultimately led to this amazing feat that amazed Guan Jiwu!
However, those who were discussing it seemed never to have considered this.

Zhao Weihong is only a 24-year-old boy this year.

However, his ability and maturity often make people overlook his age and add many burdens to his shoulders that do not belong to him.

Whether it was leading the team to set up an ambush this time, or going deep behind enemy lines during the exercise.

This is all the case.

At such a young age, Zhao Weihong has already shouldered these burdens that are so heavy they could drive anyone crazy, and has been walking alone on the path of military service for a very long time.

No one knows how Zhao Weihong persevered.

Most people only see Zhao Weihong standing on the podium, radiating confidence and poise, and displaying sharp insight when she discusses the situation and weighs the pros and cons.

Few people noticed Zhao Weihong's pioneering spirit, her courage to be the first, and her unwavering self-discipline, which she maintained day after day and year after year.

These experiences, taken together, have led to Zhao Weihong's current status as someone who is admired and enjoys great success.

It is precisely because Zhao Weihong possesses these qualities that she has received these honors, which makes people feel that it is only right and that they can only use the vague factor of "luck" to avoid feeling ashamed when facing Zhao Weihong.

What is this so-called luck?

Opportunities are always reserved for those who are prepared, capable, and willing to take action!
Hu Yiming stood quietly in front of Zhao Weihong's bed, a self-deprecating smile gradually forming on his lips.

He never expected that Zhao Weihong, while fast asleep, could still subtly teach him a lesson!
He exhaled a deep breath, letting out a large exhale of the pent-up frustration in his chest.

Hu Yiming thought for a moment about Guan Jiwu, who was still waiting for Zhao Weihong, and finally leaned down and whispered.

"Old Zhao, Old Zhao"

next second!
Hu Yiming then witnessed Zhao Weihong's astonishing level of vigilance!

Before his soft exclamation had even landed, Zhao Weihong sprang up from the bed like a spring, her previously tightly closed eyes now frighteningly bright as she nervously and quickly surveyed her surroundings.

If Hu Yiming hadn't reacted quickly, Zhao Weihong would have definitely bumped into him.

By the dim moonlight, they could see clearly that the person who came was Hu Yiming.

Zhao Weihong, who had been glaring angrily, gradually calmed down, and her clenched fists relaxed.

"Company commander?"

Why are you here in the middle of the night instead of sleeping?

Hearing Zhao Weihong's complaining tone, Hu Yiming immediately said with a wry smile.

"My old Zhao! Platoon Leader Zhao!"

"I wanted to ask you that too, how did you manage to sleep?"

"A full half ton of contraband! There are still two squads of soldiers guarding it on the parade ground, fully armed!" "Not to mention us, even the division commander was woken up from his bed!"

As he spoke, Hu Yiming kept gesturing, trying to make Zhao Weihong realize just how significant the task he had "casually" completed was!

However, Zhao Weihong still stared at him with a resentful look on her face, blinking her eyes repeatedly. Once Hu Yiming calmed down, she immediately asked him a question.

"So what? What does this have to do with whether I sleep or not?"

Hu Yiming: "."

After staring blankly at Zhao Weihong for a while, Hu Yiming's tone immediately became excited once he was sure that Zhao Weihong was not joking!
"How can it be unrelated?"

"With you gone, how are we supposed to report the details of the operation to our commander?"

"You are a major contributor to this operation."

Before Hu Yiming could finish speaking...

Zhao Weihong then adopted a very serious expression and spoke in a way that left no room for argument.

"Company commander, I am not the great hero you speak of."

"If we really want to talk about who the heroes are, then every single member of the stakeout team is a hero!"

"If I were to rely on myself, I could at most take down three or four people."

"These drug traffickers must have received military training; they are extremely cunning and difficult to deal with!"

"Including during the final chase, if the second squad leader hadn't drawn my attention, I wouldn't have been able to take down the last fleeing drug dealer so easily."

"Oh! And the other comrades who have been stationed here these past few days, the cooks who have been providing logistical support, and you, Company Commander."

"Aren't they all heroes of this operation?"

The more enthusiastically Zhao Weihong spoke, the more ferocious Hu Yiming's expression became.

Finally, Hu Yiming couldn't hold back any longer. His eyebrows furrowed tightly, and he looked like he was questioning the meaning of life.

"Stop, stop, stop! Old Zhao!"

"Of course, the others were also heroes! I know that!"

"But aren't we discussing your personal issues right now?"

"Putting aside other merits, you have at least six confirmed kills in this operation!"

Do you know what this means?

"It's all thanks to our efforts to secure second place and strive for first! How could you say that?"

"Company commander."

Accompanied by Zhao Weihong's calm voice.

Hu Yiming and Zhao Weihong's calm gazes met.

"Did we come all this way for some so-called merit?"

Zhao Weihong's voice was very soft, and her tone was very calm.

But to Hu Yiming, it sounded like a thunderous divine thunder rolling down from the horizon and exploding around him!
Yes!

Zhao Weihong, the Second Company, and even the entire 149th Division, along with comrades from other fronts, gathered here because of their deep-seated desire to protect the people and the motherland.

Even if they didn't achieve any so-called merit, does that mean they wouldn't come or participate in this operation?
This is wrong! Absolutely wrong!

While merit is certainly admirable, it should never be their goal!

A true and qualified soldier of the Republic has only one goal in his heart!
That is to fight for the motherland and for the people!

After Hu Yiming understood this, he felt a burning pain in his cheeks!
He suddenly regretted coming to find Zhao Weihong.

Zhao Weihong gave him a lesson before he was fully awake.

Now, with a simple rhetorical question, Hu Yiming was rendered speechless and utterly ashamed!
It truly is a case of "one lesson after another, and each lesson is different!"

"Company commander, company commander?"

Seeing Hu Yiming lost in thought, Zhao Weihong didn't say anything more, but politely asked.

"Is there anything else?"

"If there's nothing else, I'll go back to sleep."

"I haven't slept much these past few days, I'm really sleep-deprived, I almost dozed off while on duty."

"I need to catch up on some sleep right away, because I still have to keep staking out after I wake up!"

"You...you're going to stake out the place again?"

"Of course!"

Zhao Weihong nodded as if it were the most natural thing in the world, but instead looked Hu Yiming up and down with a strange expression, and asked in confusion.

"Our superiors haven't assigned us any new tasks yet, so what else can we do if we don't stay and observe?"

Hu Yiming: "???"

"Didn't you just finish staking out the location?"

Upon hearing this, Zhao Weihong chuckled and waved her hand dismissively. She then darted into bed, found the most comfortable sleeping position, and said without even looking up.

"That's all in the past!"

"Tap tap. tap."

The heavy footsteps approached from afar and reached the ears of the people who had been waiting in the duty room for a long time.

"It's finally here!"

"What's wrong with Old Hu? How come he's taking so long to find someone?"

While criticizing Hu Yiming for "ineffective action," the cadres all walked towards the door in unison.

Don't get me wrong, they weren't there to welcome Hu Yiming, but to welcome Zhao Weihong and, incidentally, to express their respect to him!

But when they got to the door, they only saw a distraught Hu Yiming, and there was no sign of Zhao Weihong.
"What's going on? Old man, didn't you go to find Old Zhao?"

Why did you come alone?

"Don't even mention it."

After listlessly recounting his "learning experience" to everyone, the duty room fell into a silent, bewildered silence.
Old Zhao
It's gotten a bit too righteous and evil!
On the screen, Guan Jiwu, after a brief silence, gradually began to laugh, his voice growing louder and louder, carrying an indescribable sense of joy!

"Did you see it?"

"This is Zhao Weihong!"

"That's why he's been able to create so much trouble!"

(End of this chapter)