Military career: Starting with a recruitment letter

Chapter 192 Lieutenant, Secretly Investigating the Second Battalion

Chen Mo came out of the conference room, and Pei Shuaijun hurriedly followed. He knew that the Kyoto Military Region had called, but he didn't know about the formation of a new unit.

As Luo Yaowu's assistant, who also studied armored communications, he had a strong interest in information technology.

"Hey, scholar, congratulations! You're going to be promoted to lieutenant ahead of schedule."

As they went downstairs, Pei Shuaijun offered his congratulations.

"Hehe, thanks."

Chen Mo grinned and responded.

This is indeed something to congratulate him on. Normally, it would have taken him another six months to be awarded his rank, but the unexpected large-scale exercise before the military parade shortened that timeline.

Lieutenant.

Although he can't compare to the former major, it's still a good start.

"I'll blow the whistle, you go change into your civilian clothes."

When they arrived downstairs, Pei Shuaijun knew that the director was going to hold a meeting later and confer a title on Chen Mo, so he simply arranged for him to go back and change his clothes.

Chen Mo didn't hesitate, nodded, and ran towards his dormitory.

"Beep-beep!!"

"Everyone assemble! Fasten your belts, put on your hats! Everyone assemble!!"

A loud whistle rang out throughout the base.

For the past two months, the closed training has been almost the same every day. Physical training has been reduced again and again, and most of the time has been spent learning theory and taking cultural assessments.

It's rare, if not impossible, to be suddenly notified to gather.

Suddenly, a whistle blew.

The entire base seemed to suddenly boil over.

Soldiers began to hurriedly gather in various places, including the canteen, dormitories, corridors, and classrooms.

By the time Chen Mo changed into his casual clothes, nearly two hundred people from the entire base had basically assembled.

With a serious expression, Luo Yaowu strode to the front of the line. He glanced at the assembled people, nodded slightly, and said in a stern voice, "Comrades, time is of the essence, so I'll get straight to the point."

"You are all elites from various organizations. You have studied hard here for so long, and I believe you have all gained a lot."

"We have been instructed to depart for the Northwest in the middle of next month to participate in an exercise. I am informing you in advance."

"The arrangements for you may change, so everyone be prepared. Our challenge is coming."

Many of the people lined up at the scene were stunned when they learned that they needed to participate in the exercise.

There are indeed quite a few people studying at the base, and officers and non-commissioned officers are everywhere; it can be said that the base is strong and well-equipped.

But such a strong and well-equipped force cannot be used on the battlefield. For many veterans, especially those who have participated in exercises, they do not believe that they have any advantage.

Without guns or cannons, how can we conduct an exercise?

Luo Yaowu ignored the questioning looks from the ranks. Large-scale exercises require exceptionally complex preparations.

After the military parade was scheduled, the military region had already secretly begun making arrangements for this exercise, although the actions were not very obvious.

But getting them to mobilize was a last-minute decision.

It's an emergency!
Luo Yaowu paused for a moment before continuing, "Comrades, we have a lot of work to arrange next, and the timeframe will be extremely tight."

"Everyone stand by, awaiting further instructions."

"I know this is a temporary order, and the battle ahead will be exceptionally difficult. But I only have one question: Comrades, are you ready?"

"Always be prepared! Always be prepared!! Always be prepared!!"

In the ranks, all the soldiers straightened their chests and shouted in unison.

His voice was booming and full of momentum.

Although they didn't know exactly how this so-called exercise was supposed to be conducted, as soldiers, they all understood the principle of "training soldiers for a thousand days to use them for a thousand days."

As the noise from the crowd subsided, Luo Yaowu and the others announced in a booming voice, "Alright, I now declare everyone on high alert and all academic classes canceled."

"Use the next few days to refresh your skills in killing the enemy. Only by not fighting unprepared battles can you be in an invincible position."

"Understand?"

"clear!!"

"Okay, there's one more thing to announce." Luo Yaowu said, his gaze sweeping across the queue, and called out loudly, "Chen Mo."

"To!"

"Get out of the queue."

"Yes."

Upon receiving the instruction, Chen Mo clenched his fists to his ribs, ran to the front of the line, and slammed his feet together with a sharp "smack".

Then he turned around and saluted the lined-up crowd.

Those currently in line are unaware of what is happening, but Chen Mo knows that conferring ranks, promotions, and flags are the most solemn ceremonies in the military.

Although his conferment of the rank was somewhat rushed and the ceremony was not very grand, the result was at least very important to him.

After Chen Mo stood at attention.

Luo Yaowu's expression was stern.

"Tell me about it."

"Since the beginning of these two months of training, Comrade Chen Mo has performed well and has been very responsible in all aspects."

"Therefore, taking this opportunity today, I hereby announce that Comrade Chen Mo is officially awarded the rank of lieutenant."

An unexpected announcement.

Apart from people like Pei Shuaijun who knew beforehand, the veterans lined up were all completely bewildered.

Especially on the reconnaissance company side, many veterans were almost speechless with shock.

Although officers are everywhere at the base, there are so many lieutenants that you can't count them all, and you can even see majors, lieutenant colonels and senior colonels every day.

It's not unusual for officers to be here.

The problem is that the people in the reconnaissance company know best when Xiucai joined the army and when he was approved for promotion by the political department.

I joined the army last December, served as a recruit for three months, was promoted to officer in May, and then served as a private for two more months. It's only the end of July now.

After two more months of training, I'll be promoted to lieutenant?

Even if you stuffed a rocket in your crotch, you wouldn't be able to launch it like this.

The reconnaissance company members all looked up in disbelief as Luo Yaowu personally pinned the lieutenant's rank insignia—yellow with silver stars—on the scholar's head.

in the crowd.

Liang Hongjie smacked his lips, turned his head to look at the military rank on his shoulder, then looked at Chen Mo, a bitter feeling spreading in his mouth.

He was quite a pragmatist. A full year after graduating from military academy, he joined the army as a platoon leader, enjoying the benefits of a deputy company commander.

Old Liang watched Chen Mo grow from a raw recruit to a lieutenant just like him.

Although he knew very well that Chen Mo, as a promoted officer, was just a platoon leader and didn't have any of the benefits of a deputy company commander, he was definitely inferior to him, who had a formal training.

But a lieutenant is a lieutenant, that's a fact.

Liang Hongjie felt somewhat heartbroken.

Cheng Dong is different.

When he heard that the scholar was to be awarded a rank, he was first taken aback. Then, after exchanging a glance with his instructor Huo Linshan, Company Commander Cheng, who had long given up any hope of promotion, realized that he was not impressed.

Suddenly, a thought struck me.

The flames, which had been extinguished for a long time, showed signs of reigniting.

In any case, Cheng Dong was a seasoned veteran who had been in the military for nearly twenty years. He knew very well that Chief of Staff Luo's conferment of ranks on Chen Mo at this time was not just a simple ceremony.

These are people from the Army Academy, conveying a message to everyone present: as long as the information technology experiment succeeds...

The idea of ​​forming an information force in the future will give everyone present a significant opportunity to contribute. This serves as both an incentive and a demonstration for those present.

After all, some things can't be said outright.

All it takes is to produce something, and use Chen Mo as an example, to inspire the fighting spirit of many people.

Cheng Dong's idea was correct.

The cadets from the Army Academy, along with officers from several other academies assigned to this position, were now displaying an even greater intensity of excitement in their eyes than when they were shouting slogans earlier.

The ceremony was quiet, with only the chirping of cicadas in the summer air. Everyone looked up at the front.

After Luo Yaowu finished putting on his military rank insignia, he patted Chen Mo on the shoulder and said with a smile, "This time, the academy needs to submit the application for rank conferment, so there are no certificates yet."

"But don't get cocky, kid. I've seen your performance over the past two months. I've remembered it. You must keep up the good work and stay true to your original aspirations. In your words, you must carry forward the spirit of self-reliance in the construction of Nanniwan."

"Regardless of the outcome of this exercise, the experimentation with information technology will not be interrupted. Keep up the good work!"

"Yes, Chief!"

Chen Mo raised his hand in salute.

I could feel that the red cadet insignia on my shoulder had changed to one bar and two stars, and those two silver stars were particularly dazzling under the sun.

Chen Mo clenched his fists tightly; at this moment, he was more excited than ever before.

It was indeed exciting; at least it proved that he had chosen the right path.

At this time in his previous life, he was still in the motorized infantry company, carrying mortar barrels every day and practicing iron-footed kicks. He couldn't even be sure about being promoted to officer, let alone being promoted to lieutenant.

Life's encounters can be truly wondrous. A person can remain the same, but by changing their circumstances, they can lead to a completely different life.

The conference has concluded.

Chen Mo hadn't even had a chance to brag to his colleagues about how he felt after being awarded his rank.

They didn't even have time to eat lunch.

Luo Yaowu called them away again, and together with Pei Shuaijun and the lieutenant colonel from the military region's staff stationed there, the four of them traveled by car to the 7th Armored Brigade.

There's no need to rush.

They were told to send a unit to participate in the exercise, but they couldn't just take the few people from the base, equip them with a bunch of guns, and go there like that.

This wasn't the first time such an experiment had been conducted, and those above clearly didn't have the patience to wait indefinitely.

This time, we must produce results.

On the road.

Pei Shuaijun drove, Chen Mo sat in the passenger seat, and Director Luo and the lieutenant colonel staff officer sat in the back.

Their purpose in going to the 7th Armored Brigade was to see if the main force's 2nd Battalion could shoulder this heavy responsibility and cooperate with the experiment to rush to the battlefield.

Chen Mo turned his head to look out the car window at the buildings flashing by. In his mind, he kept thinking about how to specifically organize this reinforced battalion.

Indeed, the Army Academy has a lot of experience in this area.

After all, so many experiments had been conducted before, and the only difference this time was the addition of nearly two hundred fresh troops from the base.

This group of people can be said to have mastered the basics of professional knowledge. They have commanders, professional maintenance personnel, and can operate various information technology equipment.

If we follow our plan and place these people in a main battalion to assist in a small-scale experiment, then there's no problem.

Unexpectedly, plans can't keep up with changes.

A large-scale exercise was launched, but a sudden order from above disrupted all of Chen Mo's preparations.

At this moment, he was somewhat apprehensive.

Chen Mo was engrossed in his research when Director Luo, sitting behind him, suddenly spoke up: "Chen Mo."

"To!"

"Chief."

Hearing the shout, Chen Mo hurriedly turned halfway around and looked at the back row.

Luo Yaowu waved his hand and laughed, "No need to be so nervous. You've always wanted to recommend the Second Battalion of the Seventh Brigade. What, are you very familiar with this battalion?"

"I'm not very familiar with them, but I've seen a summary of their exercises, and overall it was alright."

Chen Mo spoke hesitantly.

In reality, he had only been in the brigade for a few days, so how could he possibly be familiar with the tank battalion under his command?

I highly recommend the Second Battalion. Firstly, because the old gunman had taken him there, and the battalion commander was also a soldier under the old gunman's command. With this connection, there's little chance of any lack of cooperation in command.

Secondly, during his time as a recruit, Feng Junling, who shared a dormitory with him, and Zhu Gaituan were also there.

Therefore, this Second Battalion held a natural attraction for Chen Mo.

After listening to Chen Mo's account.

Luo Yaowu nodded slightly and didn't say anything more. This time, the military region's order not only disrupted Chen Mo's plans, but also his own.

Although the Army Academy is not under the jurisdiction of the Kyoto Military Region Command, the other party is serving as the chief director of the Northwest Military Exercise and has extended an invitation to them to send experimental troops to the battlefield.

Who would dare refuse?

Even if the president of the military academy is incredibly powerful, he only has one star on his shoulder. This time, the order was given by the commander-in-chief of the three major military regions.

Luo Yaowu looked up and glanced at Chen Mo, who was sitting in the passenger seat, but ultimately did not say anything more.

Zhang Jinan, the vice dean of the Army Academy, described the young man as having a strong sense of purpose and utilitarianism. He believed that everything he did was aimed at a predetermined goal, and that he was not a pure person.

However, proposing the establishment of a non-commissioned officer academy is indeed a good idea, as it is an area that the academy has long neglected.

From the bottom of my heart.

Luo Yaowu was in favor of building the officer academy, but the problem was that the academy was different from the base. The base could easily be set up by allocating a piece of land under the guise of experimentation.

But what about the college?

Once these things are involved, there are many areas of responsibility.

Education, school affairs, and administration all need to be developed. The college should issue certificates, have separate welfare benefits for faculty and staff, provide family housing, and be rated.

The lowest rank is deputy corps level, which requires meeting the standards for army weapons testing. To meet these standards, various training grounds must be built.

We also need to work with military factories to conduct technical weapons project tests.

If we focus all our energy on this, we will completely go astray in our approach to information technology experiments.

But now, the base already has nearly two hundred people, if this experiment really succeeds.

Let's see the effect above.

Perhaps the college's affairs can actually be put on the agenda.

After all, the existence of the academy is predicated on the need for the establishment of an information-based military force, which must already be on the agenda.

Hopefully, this time it will go smoothly.
Luo Yaowu was lost in thought, leaning back in his chair and closing his eyes to rest.

I was in the same car as him.

Since even the leader was silent, Chen Mo and the others were even less likely to speak.

The vehicle sped along the main road.

The accompanying lieutenant colonel was a member of the military region's staff stationed at the base, and he was there to guide the route.

Around 1:10 PM, the vehicle stopped about 50 meters away from the Second Battalion's gate.

I felt the car stop.

Luo Yaowu stood up first and said in a low voice, "Let's go. If you want to see if a unit is okay, you can't just swagger in."

"The car is parked here."

"Let's walk there."

Hearing Director Luo say that, Chen Mo was slightly taken aback.

What does this mean?
Is a surprise inspection of the 2nd Tank Battalion underway?

Goodness, for some reason, Chen Mo felt a little flustered when he realized he was about to be suddenly inspected.

But then, Director Luo, the staff officers, and Pei Shuaijun all got out of the car.

He strode towards the camp gate.

He could only pray in his heart that the Second Battalion would put in some effort today and that they would not fall into Luo Yaowu's hands.

The company I recommended myself.

Although he is no longer a leader of the 7th Brigade, he was once the chief of staff of the 7th Division.

If a division-level officer were caught doing something wrong, who knows? The Second Battalion is in the midst of this troop reduction and reorganization.

What happened?

(End of this chapter)