From the 7th Steel Company to the Synthetic Division

Chen Junju's example is very vivid, pointing out all the key points.

The change is so drastic that it's hard to accept all at once.

“What you said does make sense, but you’re talking about street fighting, which is not the same as military training.” Wang Kezheng agreed, but he still had more questions.

"Then let's talk about things that are useful. The war on terror is already a global problem. When will terrorists come? Will they give you a heads-up?" Chen Jun asked.

“Of course not,” Wang Kezheng replied.

"The war on terror is the war we are facing. It is a war without any reason or warning. The fact that they were able to launch a surprise attack proves that our defenses were weak and that an opportunity had arisen, so..."

Chen Jun emphasized, "To be able to cope with this situation, training must be truly close to real combat, and we must break away from the competitive model."

Those who dare to break with convention are often the ones who ultimately seize victory.

"You mean..."

Wang Kezheng pondered seriously and said, "Exercises are just like war. There are no rules. The winner takes all and the loser is condemned."

"Correct."

Chen Jun nodded affirmatively and said, "Take the Kuwait War as an example. Did the United States follow the rules in its fighting? Commander Wang, winning is the only important thing."

"Hearing your words is better than reading books for ten years. I am now enlightened and have benefited greatly."

Wang Kezheng has received so much information that it has indeed changed him greatly. He already has many ideas in his mind and can't wait to read Chen Jun's report.

So he decided to stop chatting and concluded by saying, "Chen Jun, we became friends after a fight."

I will carefully read the analysis and summary report you sent today. I believe it will be of great benefit to me.

Wang Kezheng has already made his stance clear, and Chen Jun and his group have achieved their purpose in coming here.

Commander Wang, representing the entire Seventh Steel Brigade, rose to take his leave, saying, "Our mission has been successfully completed, so we'll take our leave now. We hope to come again sometime."

"Okay, I'll see you off."

Wang Kezheng stood up and saluted, his attitude very sincere.

After seeing Chen Jun and the other two off into the car and watching it drive away, Wang Kezheng raised an eyebrow and asked, "Old He, how did I do?"

"Performance?"

He Yazhou frowned, looking completely puzzled.

"I've been proactive and enthusiastic enough with Chen Jun, haven't I? I've done everything you said I would."

Wang Kezheng was obsessed with saving face. Even though he had changed, he still stubbornly insisted that it was the political commissar who had made the change, which was why he did it.

"You have truly impressed me."

He Yazhou stared intently at Wang Kezheng, a hint of doubt in his expression.

From initially being completely hostile and refusing to let people in through the gate, to later becoming incredibly warm and welcoming, it all took less than ten minutes.

The changes before and after were so significant that they truly exceeded He Yazhou's expectations.

"Sending them away is a piece of cake," Wang Kezheng said arrogantly.

"Is it just a matter of sending them away?" He Yazhou asked seriously.

"Let me tell you, this is the only way to deal with someone who's full of bad intentions." Wang Kezheng tilted his head back smugly, as if to say, "Look how clever I am."

"I thought you were being sincere, but it turns out you've been acting all along?" He Yazhou said speechlessly.

“It’s not time yet. We didn’t have any relationship before, and now they’ve made us look bad. I don’t know how to explain this to Old Meng.”

Wang Kezheng felt his scalp itch again when he thought about the teacher's position.

This is a difficult situation!!

"You'd better hurry up and finish the exercise summary. The military is already urging us. If we don't submit it soon, we'll both get criticized again," He Yazhou said helplessly.

"Aren't you finished writing? I'll just sign it," Wang Kezheng chuckled.

"Don't give me that crap," He Yazhou said with a dark face.

"Alright, I'll look at the materials Chen Jun and the others sent first. I already promised them, so I'll talk about it after I've finished looking at them."

Wang Kezheng's excuse was perfect, and He Yazhou really couldn't say anything to him. He could only glare at him and turn away helplessly.

Because Wang Kezheng received a severe warning, the order to transfer the division was delayed in the military.

They haven't informed us how long the delay will last.

Political Commissar He Yazhou knew better than anyone that this postponement was the most critical thing for Wang Kezheng. If he couldn't be promoted this year, Wang Kezheng's time limit for being promoted to division commander would be up.

This means that his military career will most likely end at the brigade commander level.

But Wang Kezheng didn't seem to care. He never paid any attention to it and only cared about what he cared about most. In He Yazhou's words, Wang Kezheng really got into a tough spot.

In terms of keeping one's word, Wang Kezheng is several levels above Chu Zhangang.

Chu Zhangang outwardly agreed that he would definitely study the summary report carefully, but as soon as he saw the person off, he stuffed the report into the bottom drawer.

Wang Kezheng said he would watch it, and he really will.

And he read it very seriously, paying attention to every word and not missing any details, from the afternoon until late at night.

I gained a lot from reading it and couldn't wait to call the political commissar to share it.

"Old Wang? It's already past nine o'clock? You're still not asleep?"

He Yazhou was rushing to write a report, and he was very surprised to receive a call from Wang Kezheng so late.

"Old He, I'm finished."

Wang Kezheng suddenly blurted out a suggestive remark, leaving He Yazhou completely bewildered. Completely confused, he asked, "It's over? How come you're suddenly over?"

"Oh, it's that report. I've read it all," Wang Kezheng quickly explained.

"So? What are your thoughts?"

He Yazhou couldn't help but put down his pen, eagerly anticipating what kind of evaluation Wang Kezhen would give.

"I think Chen Jun is setting us up. The tactical analysis report he sent is incomplete," Wang Kezheng said with some dissatisfaction.

"How could it be incomplete?" He Yazhou asked, puzzled.

“It’s hard to explain over the phone. Here, I’ll bring the report to you right now.”

Wang Kezheng hung up the phone, picked up the analysis report, and went straight to the political commissar's office across the street. He pushed open the door and said, "After reading Chen Jun's analysis report on the decisive battle of 2001, I think they must have another copy, a more detailed and comprehensive one, that they haven't given me."

"Do you think Chen Jun, that kid, didn't give us everything? Is he setting us up for a trap?"

The fact that Wang Kezheng could identify problems after reading the analysis report proves that he was truly paying attention and had gained a lot. He also seemed eager to learn more, which is why he wanted a more detailed report. "Really? They don't need to. Don't be so suspicious," He Yazhou criticized.

"It's all because of the battle fought by the Seventh Steel Brigade. That kid Chen Jun is too cunning; he's left a shadow in my mind, making me have to be a little suspicious of him," Wang Kezheng said.

"Is it that serious?" He Yazhou was amused.

"Chen Jun is one of the most professional people in the combined arms forces. Now that the theater command has assigned him to be a professional enemy force, I have to be on high alert."

Wang Kezheng walked to the sofa next to him and sat down. He frowned and said in a deep voice, "I heard that he sent a copy to the 909th Brigade. It was for the second phase of the exercise, which was to confront the 909th Brigade."

You said he only gave us the first stage, but not the second stage. What does that mean?

This is clearly Wang Kezheng overthinking things.

Chen Jun acted entirely according to Chief of Staff Shen's instructions, without any other emotions or thoughts involved.

The 708th Brigade did not participate in the second phase of the exercise, so naturally there will be no report on the second phase. Similarly, the 909th Brigade will not have a report on the first phase of the exercise.

"Hey, I thought it was something serious. Isn't this just a normal thing?"

He Yazhou explained, "What he gave us is related to us. What does their confrontation with the 909th Brigade have to do with us? Why should they give it to us?"

You're like that. When you didn't want something, you wouldn't even accept it when it was offered to you. Now that you want it, you cram in a lot of things and still complain that what they gave you wasn't enough.

You can have it if you want; it's very simple. Just call Chen Jun and ask him for a copy.

Based on my understanding of Chen Jun, he's definitely not a stingy person. If you just ask, he'll definitely send you a portion.

He Yazhou made it sound so easy, but for Wang Kezheng it was incredibly difficult.

Wang Kezheng is a person who is extremely concerned about saving face.

How could he possibly say that?

So almost without thinking, Wang Kezheng immediately replied, "I won't make this call."

"Why? Is it so hard to make a phone call?" He Yazhou was very confused.

"Like you just said, they don't need to give me a second-phase report. If you ask me to make a phone call, I don't even know what to say to them."

Wang Kezheng spoke in a very soft, weak voice.

"Weren't you behaving very well at noon today? You were chatting with people so enthusiastically. Why have you turned into a girl now? So hesitant and timid," He Yazhou teased.

"I... I was just pretending because you forced me to. I don't know him at all. Now, now is the real business," Wang Kezheng explained.

"Oh, why don't you call someone first to express your condolences again, say some polite words, and then bring up the matter of asking for the information? Isn't that enough?" He Yazhou patiently taught him step by step.

"Old He, Old He, you should do the hitting."

Wang Kezheng still couldn't bring himself to back down, so he simply grabbed the phone and placed it in front of He Yazhou, saying, "Call now, the sooner the better."

"Look at your insincere face, if I were Chen Jun, I definitely wouldn't give it to you."

He Yazhou gave Wang Kezheng a serious critique, but he still sided with Wang Kezheng in his heart. His hand gestures were very realistic, and he picked up the microphone as he spoke.

“Political Commissar, you can’t always look at me with old eyes. Well, then I’ll just be more sincere,” Wang Ke argued.

"Stop with the nonsense. If you're really sincere, go to the Seventh Steel Brigade yourself." He Yazhou stopped dialing and delivered a decisive blow.

“I am a defeated general and a prisoner of war. You want me to go to the Seventh Steel Brigade? Are you trying to embarrass me?” Wang Kezheng really couldn’t bring himself to do it.

"Oh, you're quite thin-skinned."

He Yazhou deliberately leaned closer and stared at Wang Kezheng's old face for a long time before saying in an annoyed tone, "With your cowardly appearance, you should go back to sleep. I'll take over the fight, okay?"

"Okay, great! I knew you were reliable. I'll leave this to you."

Wang Kezheng, who was frowning just a second ago, turned into a beaming man in the next second, and left with tears of gratitude and satisfaction.

But after walking a few steps outside, he turned back. He still wasn't at ease calling without seeing it in person.

I listened closely by the door for a while, but I didn't hear any phone calls coming in. Instead, I heard the sound of the receiver being put back into the landline.

Wang Kezheng immediately became anxious, pushed open the door and went in to ask, "Old He, why didn't you make a phone call?"

"I was holding the microphone just now when I suddenly realized that I'm actually quite shy."

He Yazhou smiled sheepishly and continued, "Besides, you asked them for the second phase report, it wouldn't be appropriate for me to call it."

"Hey He Yazhou, are you playing this game? Are you trying to force me to jump off a building?" Wang Kezheng said defiantly.

"Fine, when are you going to jump? I, He Yazhou, will risk my life to accompany you, you little devil." He Yazhou didn't back down at all and immediately retorted.

"you……"

Wang Kezheng couldn't argue with him, and threats didn't work either. He was truly at his wit's end, so he simply stopped talking and angrily turned and walked out.

"Bang~"

He slammed the door shut.

"No, this call has to be made."

Wang Kezheng took seven or eight steps forward, still reluctant to part with the summary report written by Chen Jun. The contents of the report were so good that he couldn't put it down.

So Wang Kezheng turned around and went back, determined to risk his reputation.

But as he walked to the door and put his hand on it, he heard someone dialing a phone number inside, the dial tone clearly audible from outside.

"hey-hey."

Wang Kezheng guessed that He Yazhou was on the phone and couldn't help but grin like an idiot.

It was indeed He Yazhou making a phone call inside the room. He knew that Wang Kezheng was really too embarrassed to do it, but he didn't want Wang Kezheng to miss such a good opportunity.

So he had no choice but to bite the bullet and put on what he thought was his most sincere smile.

Once the call connected, he said amicably, "Is this the 7th Steel Brigade? This is He Yazhou, the political commissar of the 708th Brigade. I'm looking for your chief of staff. Could you transfer me to him?"

The person who answered the phone was the duty room of the Seventh Steel Company. Upon learning that the call was from the political commissar of the brigade, they immediately transferred the call to him.

Chen Jun happened to be working as well.

The exercise has been over for several days now, and the combined arms training of the 7th Steel Brigade should be put on the agenda. The brigade leaders have a lot of work to do and have been very busy these past few days.

In particular, as a key figure, Chen Jun had to do most of the work himself.

Therefore, he is the busiest.

I don't sleep until almost midnight every day.

Chen Jun, upon receiving the call, didn't pay much attention, assuming it was someone from the brigade calling, and casually asked, "Hello, what's up?" (End of Chapter)